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Title: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: leamingtonian on Sunday 07 July 24 19:17 BST (UK)
Looking for any info on George Raymond Mann 1902-1967. born in Warwickshire, Petty Officer in Royal Navy.

We know nothing about his history at all, other than birth/death, so would like to know anything about him. So any info would be greatly appreciated even other search sites.

Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 19:50 BST (UK)
Do you have him in the 1911 and 1921 census?

Also, where did he die in 1967?

Not seeing a 1902 birth for that name yet. Who were his parents?
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: leamingtonian on Sunday 07 July 24 19:59 BST (UK)
We have very limited info & sadly no access to Census info. We know his wife was named Eva Clarke and he was born and died in Warwick/Leamington, don't even know his parents name.
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:01 BST (UK)
For the 1841-1911 census -- use (free) Family Search.  Simply register and begin searching.

https://www.familysearch.org/

Is this person in your family tree?
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:08 BST (UK)
There's a 1928 marriage.

Marriages Sep 1928 
Clarke    Eva E        Warwick    6d   2163    
Mann     George R H
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:20 BST (UK)
The 1939 Register has both residing at Volunteer Inn Smith Street, Warwick.

Ray's DOB is 4 Feb 1903 (as per 1939 Register)
Occupation: Licensed Victualler Manager
Civilian role: Special Constable and Mercantile Marine Naval Reserve

1921 census - Ray's in the Army Infantry in Coventry. Birthplace: Leamington

1911 census -- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWZY-NZT
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:39 BST (UK)
No idea if this is Ray....

Warwick and Warwickshire Advertiser
18 January 1946
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: leamingtonian on Sunday 07 July 24 20:44 BST (UK)
Thank you Ashtone, appreciate the info that you have provided and also the links. Gives us something to start with. Again many thanks
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:46 BST (UK)
Leamington Spa Courier
18 August 1967
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Ashtone on Sunday 07 July 24 20:48 BST (UK)
Leamington Spa Courier
25 December 1953
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: leamingtonian on Monday 12 August 24 09:59 BST (UK)
Firstly thanks again for all the info; I've added all the info posted and I now info up to 1940. He passed exams in 1940 and in 1941 he was involved in convoy and mine-sweeping work until his ship was attacked in August 1941. He was evacuated to Cambridge after his hospital on the south coast was bombed. I know nothing of his war service after that.
I'm trying to find the ships that he served on. Is there a website where I can search for his service records? I now have Ancestry but nothing on there.
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Monday 12 August 24 11:01 BST (UK)


Records of service for the deceased are held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and The National Archives (TNA). Who you apply to depends on:

- when the person served
- which service they were in
- their rank

Apply for records held by the MOD
Royal Navy (including Royal Marines)

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service/apply-for-the-records-of-a-deceased-serviceperson


Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: leamingtonian on Monday 12 August 24 13:01 BST (UK)
Brilliant; thank you very much
Title: Re: WW11 Royal Navy
Post by: Kiltaglassan on Monday 12 August 24 13:07 BST (UK)

You're very welcome  :)