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Title: William Shurrock born 1921 Royal Navy 1941 ?
Post by: LaytonLily on Wednesday 10 December 25 16:34 GMT (UK)

How can I find   information about this chap - think he was Royal Navy not Merchant Seaman.  Married in 1942  - in uniform  - and certificate says Asst Electrician Royal Navy.  Wife Beatrice Vickers.

Title: Re: William Shurrock born 1921 Royal Navy 1941 ?
Post by: Daisypetal on Wednesday 10 December 25 17:03 GMT (UK)

Hi,

This could be William,

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37380/supplement/6007

Royal Navy,

https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/NavalNumbers


Regards,
Daisy

Title: Re: William Shurrock born 1921 Royal Navy 1941 ?
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 10 December 25 17:12 GMT (UK)

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service/apply-for-the-records-of-a-deceased-serviceperson

Title: Re: William Shurrock born 1921 Royal Navy 1941 ?
Post by: LaytonLily on Thursday 11 December 25 11:23 GMT (UK)

Thanks for information.  Military information used to be available on A. . . . website but now it seems it is additional and needs extra payment.