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« on: Saturday 29 December 18 10:18 GMT (UK) »
Oh Wow. It was really great to hear from you.
I couldn’t remember when I had asked for information but by the looks it was 8 yrs ago so I can’t tell you how pleased I was & that you are willing to share what you have found out with me.
I know my Great Grandfather William Veitch Wilson was on the “Duke of Albany” as I have a photo of him with the name on his hat. I don’t know when it was but I believe he was on the ship during the war as the Salvation Army at Floeetwood have a Honour Roll & on that list it says R.N.R “Duke of Albany” next to his name. Also he was given the Mercantile Marine Ribbon issued 3/12/19 & the Mercantile Marine Medal issued 8/7/24. I haven’t been able to prove he was actually on the ship at the time of the Torpedoing but it seems very likely. And so I would love to know more about the incident. I have tried to get information of him in the Merchant Navy as I thought that may tell me when he was on the ship but as yet haven’t found anything. I’m in Australia & so don’t even know how or where to look except on the internet. I will really appreciate anything you can tell me. Thanks Virginia