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Douglas Hislop in Royal Navy

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BrendaC

BrendaC Report 3 Feb 2014 20:17

I'm searching for my g grandfather Douglas Hislop, born 1879 in Liverpool. My dad thinks he was a petty officer in RN. I would be grateful if anyone can find any information on him ;-)

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 3 Feb 2014 20:42

Their is only one Royal Navy record for a William Douglas Hislop born in Kent listed on the national archives web site

Their are 2 records for a Douglas Hislop born Liverpool 1880 in the Merchant Navy Seamen1835-1941 section on Findmypast

http://www.findmypast.co.uk/

Roy

BrendaC

BrendaC Report 3 Feb 2014 21:23

Thanks for your trouble Roy., I'll check that out. :-)