This, and subsequent pages will, I hope illustrate his full and active life. Research is on going with further information being sought from various sources including: The Public Record Office, Kew, The National Maritime Museum , Tyne and Wear Archives, Newcastle Central Library and the Internet.
Acknowledgements - Special thanks to Billy McGee Merchant Navy historian; Roger Griffiths, Naval Researcher; www.convoyweb.org.uk; www.mercantilemarine.org; Ron French and Dick Keys maritime historians.
