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Have found family snapshots of an unknown man on a quayside,
wearing a suit, carrying coat and bag, not in uniform.   Returning to embark on the American cruiser
USS NASHVILLE, ships name clearly shown.
There are French sailors in the background, the quay buildings look French.
The Nashville made a good will visit to Cherbourg in August 1938.
Also to Portland, Dorset in Sept that year.
This ship survived WW2.


I am trying to find out who this guy is. No idea of his name.
Can anyone tell me where to find US Naval Crew lists for 1938-1945.
Thanks Brionne.

Now confirmed birth certificate for,
WILLIAM CHAPPELL, spelt CHAPEL on cert.
Born 28th June 1841 at Fobbing.
Father, DANIEL CHAPEL a Waterman.
Mother, Mary Ann Chapel, formerly Robinson.
Informant mother her mark, 10th July 1841.

This completes my Chappell family,found varying spellings, thanks to all.
Brionne.

Cep,
Thanks a lot for finding the 1891, this just about completes this family hopefully, after searching for the origins of Lucy Chappell, Williams sister, for many years.
Regards Brionne.

Cep,
Thanks for this.
Got stung for 50 pounds last year, so very hestitant to sign up for any more free 14 day trials.No names mentioned.
Hence I need to ask for these lookups.

Sarah Chappell had an huge family of kids,last one at age 44. Can now sort them out.
Have been looking for the family of Lucy Ann Chappell since 1986. So pleased,its all coming together at last.
Brionne.

Frances,
Many thanks for this.
Now know Mary Anns age.
Very helpful.
Brionne.