Snoopy Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I got this uniform jacket as a gift a few weeks ago. It used to belong to my wifes grandfather. He served as a chief engineer, with Fenwick ship owners. He sailed in both the North atlantic, and the Pacific during the war. His ship was torpedoed once, but the torpedo was a dud. I was allso told that he, and a gunner on an other ship, participated in downing a japanese bomber. The jacket is undated, so I don't know if it is wartime, or from the fifties. I hope you like it. All the best Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snoopy Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 The golden stripes, is on a purple background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Not much interest in this one. I have no experience with british Merchant Marine items, so I have a couple of questions. Here they come. Is it correct that the stripes on this jacket is for a chief engineer? Is it possible to determine the age of the jacket from the style of the insignia? The only markings inside the jacket, is from a taylor in Sunderland, and the label is undated. I would appreciate any help. I'm trying to find as much information as possible, about him and his jacket. It would be nice to have something to tell my children when they get a bit older. He died before I met my wife, but from what I have understood, he did not like to talk about his service during the war. Is it possible to contact an archive, to find out something about his service in the Merchant marines? All the best Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have no knowledge re the Merchant Navy, but the National Archives have WWII medals issued to Merchant seaman 1946 - 2002 on-line: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/seamens-medals.asp http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse-refine.asp?CatID=12&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1 Also movements of Merchant ships: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/bt389.asp http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/browse-refine.asp?CatID=37&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 26, 2009 Author Share Posted September 26, 2009 Thank you very much for the links, Leigh. All the best Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Snoopy - I meant to write earlier. Back in early Sept. - under British Medals - I posted a group for a merchany navy 2nd. engineer. Very similar background to your wife's grandfather. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hello! Snoopy I like this a lot,congrats and thanks for sharing with us. All the best Nesredep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I can't help on backing colors etc either, but the "traditional" style goes back at least to the First War-- This happy fellow has similar rank and from the amount of war zone service chevrons, has lived to see the Armistice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thank you very much, guys. That's a really great photo, Rick. Your photo collection, must be really impressive. It's a very nice grouping you have there, Mervyn. It's nice to see some items that belonged to these forgotten heroes. All the best Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have a few more questions. Is it still possible to find out, what medals he was entitled to wear? He never bothered to get his campaign stars. Is it correct that they had to pay for the stars? Is it to late for my wife to get his medals? Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I believe they are still issuing replacements. Get the address from the documents I posted with the medals and submit an application. Let us know what they say ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybird Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 British Merchant Navy....Chief Engineer's braid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladybird Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 British Merchant Navy....Chief Engineer's braid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiva Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 All You Mates out there; That is a very nice jacket and to be handed down from your grandfather. Regards, oiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Snoopy Just found this thread, In the past I have had some luck researching Merchant Navy men by contacting the shipping line they served with. I have just done a quick seach and found that the Fenwick line was formed in 1901 and obviously served on throughout the wars. I'm not saying its a definate but all shipping lines have kept records and some are very helpful if you can track down a contact address. Good luck Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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