John Hurdley HMS Curlew

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I have a photo of my Grandfather John Hurdley in uniform. His hat says HMS Curlew and I think it would have been taken between 1910 and 1920 but I'm having difficulty finding out anything about him. I know he married my Nan Victoria May Buck in 1919 in Southampton but have nothing else to go on. any help or advise on where to start appreciated

[crisane]

Here is the marriage registraton details. Buying the certificate will give you John Hurdley's father's name.
At first I thought two sisters married two brothers but I now think Victoria M is also registered as May.
From FreeBMD
Marriages Dec 1/4 1919   

May  Buck married a Hurdley  Southampton  2c/96   

Victoria M Buck married John Hurdley  Southampton  2c/96   

Order certificates online from here
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp

In this case I would order using John Hurdley's name only.  Check the details on FreeBMD first

[seaweed]

I don't know if this your man but it may be worth downloading if only for the purpose of elimination.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7092658&queryType=1&resultcount=1

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Thanks Seaweed, that's my man!!!! 

[seaweed]

Great stuff!
If you need to know anymore about HMS CURLEW. Just make another post.

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You know more??!!

I could PM you with that record if you are able to help me read it? It mentions The Vivid which I think was a training base/ship  It also has a marvelous description of John and 2 moles he has....one on his buttock! :-)

[seaweed]

Yes. VIVID was a shore establishment in Plymouth.
Send a PM by all means but If I were you, I would post his Naval records on the general armed forces board. There are several regulars on there who are more knowledgeable than I on Royal Navy matters.