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Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Jeff	Report	29 Nov 2008 00:22
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Hi,Would anyone be kind enough to advise me how to commence a search for my Grandfather presumed lost at sea between 1939 -45, this is all i have to go on, apart from name of course. Any help much appreciated. Regards, Jeff
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	Nightowl51	Report	29 Nov 2008 00:30
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	Try the webiste merchantnavymemorial.com Carol
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Jeff	Report	29 Nov 2008 00:40
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Many thanks, Carol. Jeff
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	Nightowl51	Report	29 Nov 2008 00:45
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	If you google your ancestor's name and merchant seaman lost at sea 1939 to 1945 you may be lucky to find a ship come up. Carol
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Jeff	Report	29 Nov 2008 01:25
Member Since: January 2006 Posts: 17 Send Message	Thanks again Carol..............Found Him!! Great result. Kindest Regards, Jeff
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	Nightowl51	Report	1 Dec 2008 02:04
Member Since: August 2005 Posts: 105 Send Message	Great news I am pleased I got something right! LOL Happy hunting. Carolx