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Death certificate for someone lost at sea

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Victoria

Victoria Report 24 Aug 2008 11:13

Gwyn

Thank you! I did have the above information. I am not really after any further information but I have all my family certificates so far and would really like to have Michael's. I didn't think it would be this difficult!!!

Vicki

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 24 Aug 2008 11:09

From C.W.W.G site

Name: BRENNAN, MICHAEL
Initials: M
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Trimmer
Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine
Unit Text: H.M.H.S. "Llandovery Castle" (London)
Age: 30
Date of Death: 27/06/1918
Additional information: Son of Peter Brennan, of 34, Stafford St., Bootle, and the late Margaret Brennan (nee Hegarty). Born at Liverpool.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL


He may be listed on findmypast.
I have not ordered a similar certificate, but have seen mention on these boards that they give very little further information.

Gwyn

Victoria

Victoria Report 24 Aug 2008 10:56

Hi all
I am after some much needed advice!!
My great uncle Michael Brennan was a merchant seaman.He was aboard the H.M.H.S. Llandovery Castle when it was torpedoed and he lost his life. 27/06/1918. The incident was well documented and big news at the time. There later followed a war crimes trial after the war.

However, I am having difficulty obtaining his death certificate. I contacted the GRO who advised me to put the ships name as the place of death. I tried to order a certificate on line, doing as advised above and putting all the other relevant info. I paid £10 as I did not know the GRO index number. A week later I received a certificate for a lady with the same surname!!!!!

I did not think he would be listed in any military listings as he was a merchant seaman. I have however found in the army list a Michael Brennan but with the rank of Pte. R.M.F and a military number, could this be him??? I know he is on the war memorial at Tower Hill.
I am reluctant to order any more certificates as I now have 5 unwanted ones, ( will be putting these on www.bmdshare.com ) !!

Any advice would be appreciated

Vicki