William Hansen b1902 Blyth

[emmadog]

The above was one of my grandmothers brothers. I have a photo of him in army uniform (had thought WW1). found hid army records and he enrolled on 13.03.1920 but was consequently deemed to be unfit for service 26.11.20 length of service 26 days. Looking at his medical report it states his disability dated (ear problems) August 1918 mercantile service and place of origin of disability Mediterranean Sea.
This has got the brain cells going as just a few weeks ago my cousin asked about one of the brothers who was in the merch navy and went to join his first ship but wasn't full crew and was sent home. The ship did sail but was sunk. Also another relative had a story very similar to this (told second or third hand). how would I be able to find out about his Merchant navy service?

Thanks.

[nanny jan]

FindMyPast  has a record (Britain, Merchant Seamen 1918-41) for a William Hansen (b 19 December 1901 at Blyth). A two-sided card with small photo.

[emmadog]

Hi Nanny Jan, thanks for your prompt reply. I did a quick search on FindMyPast but as not a member could not look at it to know if it was my William or not. I looked to find PAYG but now the minimum is 3 months payment. rather a lot to pay if mot the correct person but it does sound promising. will have to find a library that has FindMyPast.

Thanks again for your help Barbara.