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Note: Was in Merchant Navy, Continuous certificate of discharge NoR229490. Height 5ft 7.5 inches, Hazel eyes, Fair hair, Fair complexion. 1939-43 Star Ribbon issued. Ended service 22nd May 1958. Engineer untill 13th Nov 1943 and 9th March 1946.Chief Engineer 28th Jan 1949 on the Merchant Vessel "BenJohnson" (Built for Exeter canal. Nicknamed Elaine and sistership to "Ben Olliver). Ships cook went under the nickname of"Moonstruck". Thomas Williams also worked on the ship atsometime. National Benzole petrol tanker of London, Official No. 166438.Net Tonnage 100.50. NHP 31.7Holds 64,000 gallons. Length 110ft. Width (Beam) 22ft. Crew ofEight.After leaving Merchant Navy went to work for Reid & LeeLongbrook Terrace Exeter as a Motor Engineer.
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