Cadet J. Vincent Parry. M.N

Peter Clare · 24-05-2008, 10:08 AM

This is maybe one for Hugh MacLean

I'm looking for information regarding the loss of Cadet J. Vincent Parry. I believe Parry served as a merchant seaman. Sorry to say I have no other details to offer in way of help apart that he is named on the Aberdovey (Gwynedd) War Memorial.

Regards
Peter

Hugh MacLean · 24-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Hello Peter,

Firstly, I can see nothing on the CWGC site for a J. V. Parry MN. There are some J. Parrys but no Cadets. So this would suggest that he is not mentioned on the Towerhill Memorial as being lost at sea from a war cause. If he was lost due to a weather related incident or a collision at sea then unfortunately he would not be commemorated on Towerhill which is a disgrace really.

I suggest the way to go here would be to attempt to get hold of his CRS10 (service record) which should be held at the National Archives in piece details BT382/1383 at this link here: Detecting your browser settings

If he is filed under (Vincent) Parry then this link here: Detecting your browser settings

Now unfortunately, as you may be aware, the National Archives have had problems with unauthorised access to personal details and as a result have stopped direct access via the Digital Express service to Seamen's Pouches and CRS10s. This is still ongoing and we do not know when or if full service will be resumed. But If you hit the first link above you can request an estimate for a pdf online copy. This may take a few weeks to complete though.

I take it you dont have a date of death?

There are other ways to find out but the lack of details makes this very difficult and the CRS10, if it has survived, would be best.

In the meantime I will keep digging, see if I can come up with anything.

Regards
Hugh

Peter Clare · 24-05-2008, 04:26 PM

Hi Hugh,

Thought this would pose a few problems, all the details I have I have posted, no idea of date of death.

I'll give Digital Express another go and see what comes up. Grateful for your help and advice, and for keeping on digging

Regards
Peter.

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Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windsor UK Posts: 5,016	Hi Hugh, Thought this would pose a few problems, all the details I have I have posted, no idea of date of death. I'll give Digital Express another go and see what comes up. Grateful for your help and advice, and for keeping on digging Regards Peter. __________________ On weald of Kent I watched once more Again I heard that grumbling roar Of fighter planes; yet none were near And all around the sky was clear Borne on the wind a whisper came 'Though men grow old, they stay the same' And then I knew, unseen to eye The ageless Few were sweeping by

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24-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hugh MacLean Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 71	Hello Peter, Firstly, I can see nothing on the CWGC site for a J. V. Parry MN. There are some J. Parrys but no Cadets. So this would suggest that he is not mentioned on the Towerhill Memorial as being lost at sea from a war cause. If he was lost due to a weather related incident or a collision at sea then unfortunately he would not be commemorated on Towerhill which is a disgrace really. I suggest the way to go here would be to attempt to get hold of his CRS10 (service record) which should be held at the National Archives in piece details BT382/1383 at this link here: Detecting your browser settings If he is filed under (Vincent) Parry then this link here: Detecting your browser settings Now unfortunately, as you may be aware, the National Archives have had problems with unauthorised access to personal details and as a result have stopped direct access via the Digital Express service to Seamen's Pouches and CRS10s. This is still ongoing and we do not know when or if full service will be resumed. But If you hit the first link above you can request an estimate for a pdf online copy. This may take a few weeks to complete though. I take it you dont have a date of death? There are other ways to find out but the lack of details makes this very difficult and the CRS10, if it has survived, would be best. In the meantime I will keep digging, see if I can come up with anything. Regards Hugh

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