Researching my Grandfather

[Helen Morrison]

Hi all, I am from Australia and have been researching for information on my grandfather. I believe he was in the Merchant Navy I found a listing for him in the family search Merchant Navy records but had limited information. I have a picture of him in uniform He wears Sergeant stripes and is surrounded with trophies. I am hoping someone might be able to help me with identifying these.
His name is large and easily Identifiable William Alexander Duff McEwan born 4th May 1918 lanarkshire Scotland. Any help would be appreciated.

[Doc Vernon]

Hello Helen
( Your quote ?? I found a listing for him in the family search Merchant Navy records ) What Family Search was that ? I cannot find any? You mention Sergeant Stripes, that would be Army!

Can you upload any Documents you may have on hand please.
Thank You

[Keith at Tregenna]

This would be what Helen found:

William Alexander Duff Mcewan
United Kingdom, Merchant Navy Seamen Records, 1835-1941

Name:
William Alexander Duff Mcewan
Event Type:
Military Service
Event Year Range:
1921-1941
Event Place:
United Kingdom
Birthplace:
Lanarkshire
Birth Year:
1918

[Helen Morrison]

I thought it was army.. but I did a search in Find my past and a listing came up for him in the merchant navy.. how do I upload the screenshot that I took?

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that is what I found yes thank you

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I have posted a picture in the "can you identify this picture" forum on this site.. I wasn't sure if he had stayed in the merchant Navy and moved onto the Scots Guards as he had claimed to my grandmother..

Added for Helen

Can you ID.jpg

[Doc Vernon]

Follow the Instructions Helen , hope this helps
Cheers

How do I add a Picture to my Post (merchant-navy.net)

Added the Pic in your post Helen.
That is definately Army Outfit.
Cheers

But will look into this futher and see what comes up, may be his Records will be with Southampton Archives in their Original Form. (Merchant Navy)

I ahve again looked at all the Merchant Navy Sites i use and he is not listed as far as i can see.
This lads to the Southampton Archives. as said before.
Worth Emailing them with what info you have on him.
Cheers

[Helen Morrison]

Thank you so much for the conformation of the uniform.. I will get onto south Hampton archives and hopefully they can help me .. thank you for your time It is really appreciated cheers Helen

[Doc Vernon]

Maritime history (southampton.gov.uk)


Here is the Link Helen Cheers

city.archives@southampton.gov.uk

[j.sabourn]

What does the silverware represent.? The tankards remind me of two I have from my 21st. Birthday , although was at sea at the time received them when got home. JS

[Doc Vernon]

At a closer look that could well be a Chief Technician in RAF some Years back, i seem to see the small propeller above the Stripes. ?? That could be in his Work Dress not his Parade Dress.

[j.sabourn]

Wouldnt be the RAF Regiment would it ? JS. Although he does appear to have a lot of Brylcream on his hair , which however is more close to short back and sides JS.