UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1853-1928 shows Thomas Cottar Connor - born 23 November 1898 Dumbarton - served 12 years - served on a number of vessels including Ganges.
Just in case you don't have this - the youngest son Thomas Cotter Conner - born 14 September 1921 - Aberdeen, Scotland - passed away 24 January 2004 - Last Residence 85749 Tucson, Pima, Arizona.
SSN Issued Michigan.
Name appears on the Daily Times Obituary Index -
Thomas Cotter Connor - 82 years - AZ - Tucson Citizen; 2004-2-3 - suet
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 - listed him as Thomas Carter Connor with parents - Thomas C Connor and Ella M Sim. Born 14 Sept 1920 passed away 29 January 2004
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