Victor Royce Lightowler

[Gibel]

What was his mother’s first name?

[dave the tyke]

Sorry Gibel neither of his parents are known

[CaroleW]

I think you may have to buy a copy of his birth cert.  That will at least give you his mothers name.  As he was illegitimate - unless he had a relationship or knew his biological father before he married - it’s unlikely the marriage cert will give you any info

[dave the tyke]

You are probably right Carole. I'll report back and see if the descendent wants to go down that path.
I had a look on Family search and found an unmarried Elsie Lightowler living at Clifford (near York) this made me think that the father could be an unknown so the Lightowler link is passed down through a female.
Thanks everyone

[lancsann]

1939 register shows the same dob as his death registration

[dave the tyke]

Thanks lancsann.
The descendant is now seeking a birth certificate.