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Margaret

Margaret Report 26 Nov 2007 12:51

My father William Henry Wormald according to legend had a boarding house in Sydney some time before WW2. I needs tips on how to check if he did nor not.

Also according to family members he served in the Australian forces some time maybe 1916 onwards late 1920's.
Can anyone help me trace him?

There is some sort of secret there as he served in the Merchant Navy (British) from around 1930-1950. He married late in life 1948 .
And I would like to try and find out more about his life early on.

HeatherofOz

HeatherofOz Report 26 Nov 2007 14:15

Margaret, If you go on the National Archives Australian website you can search the records of servicemen for WW1 and WW2. I searched and found 3 records for the name William Henry Wormald.They are:

WORMALD HENRY WILLIAM : Service Number - NG2392 : Date of birth - 13 Apr 1907 : Place of birth - SYDNEY NSW : Place of enlistment - PORT MORESBY PAPUA : Next of Kin - WORMALD HENRY

WORMALD WILLIAM HENRY : Service Number - 14764 : Date of birth - 28 Jul 1902 : Place of birth - CHESHIRE ENGLAND : Place of enlistment - SYDNEY : Next of Kin - ELLEN This one was in the navy. Can see the records on line.

WORMALD WILLIAM HENRY : Service Number - VX108278 : Date of birth - 31 Oct 1906 : Place of birth - STOCKPORT ENGLAND : Place of enlistment - KESWICK SA : Next of Kin - WORMALD JESSIE

Hope this is of some help. Heather

Valerie

Valerie Report 27 Nov 2007 00:06

Hi Margaret, You may like to contact the NSW State Libary - they have an 'Ask a Librarian' service (query form on-line). They will check their records -inc directories and electoral rolls. (be aware of other 'William Henry's - as kind Heather has already found for you) Valerie (WA)