Missing next of kin

[nannyval]

where I would be able to find enlistment papers for young man (born 1917)who joined the service in or about 1935.
On the death of his mother and remarriage of his father (1919) he was left in the care of Auntie Nellie? never to see his father again.
My only hope is that the missing Auntie is shown as next of kin on his papers.

[Geoffers]

where I would be able to find enlistment papers for young man (born 1917)who joined the service in or about 1935.

'the service' - Royal Navy or Royal Marines?

Generally for service records from this period you will need to visit the Veterans' Agency web-site

Documentsonline has service records of RM personnel up to 1936

[nannyval]

Thank you...my man was long service Royal Navy. Amongst his property original photos of his ship, on which filming was taking place "The Baby and the Battleship"....and the bonus of signed original from some of the stars.Will take a little while to catalogue, but would love to be able to share then. Thank you again for invaluable help.


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[Michael Duke]

What was his name and number?

[nannyval]

Alexander Thomas Dawson MX 777852

Thanks

[Michael Duke]

was he born 24 july 1917 and did he die Feb. 2002 aged 84?

Where was he based and did he marry in Plymouth ?

and to who?

[nannyval]

yes to heather

[Michael Duke]

nannyval, I have found a marriage in 1957 in plymouth, would the bride be Heather Perry?

I cannot find any birth for Alexander, either he wasn't registered or BMD have not got to him yet.

What is it that you are looking for? is it his father? his Aunt?

Best regards Michael

[Michael Duke]

nannyval,
can you give me the names of Alexanders parents if we can find them in the 1911 census, we may also find a "Nellie", maybe a sister of either parent maybe

best regards Michael

[nannyval]

thank you we are looking to find Auntie Nellie...can I pm you? lots of details