Ordinary Seaman

Ordinary Seaman George Sanderson

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Ordinary Seaman. HMS Daring. Royal Navy. Service no. P/JX 168766. Early life: George was born on 3rd January, 1919 to parents Harry Sanderson and Christiana Sanderson née Longman. His birth was registered in Keighley. He had a sister, Edna, born in 1909 and twin brothers, Harry and John, born in 1911, Thomas born in 1916. … Read more

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Ordinary Seaman Smith Hanson Houldsworth

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Oakworth men Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy. Service no. P/JX 522102. HMS Penelope. Early life: Smith was born on 15th June 1925. His parents were Arthur Houldsworth, a grocer’s assistant and Hilda Mary Houldsworth née Hanson, a spinner. At the time of Smith’s birth they were living at Brown Springs near Bogthorn, although they also lived … Read more

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