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[Pg41562]

Was the 1939 census the last whole population census. I have found most of his siblings but cant find his children. I know of two from his first marriage. Thanks so Much for your help

 

[soleil]

There are later editions of the census, but only the summary information is available.

Census records - The National Archives

1. Why use this guide? This guide explains how to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1911 and provides information on using the census returns

www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

I can see the children from the first marriage too; I'll try to look for the ones from the later marriage later today.

 

[Pg41562]

First marriage was eileen Higgins, two children. I think he remarried in 1950 to a lily murray but can't be sure, know nothing after this. I believe Eric had 7 siblings and his sister Alice holt née gosling was a witness at his first wedding to Eileen Higgins in 1944. Someone else called dessie/bessie/tessie gosling was also a witness.

 

[soleil]

For second marriage, suggest son, Peter, 1st Qtr 1951.

 

[marines son]

just found out my father had a malaya medal anyone have any idea what marine units serverd there

 

[WreckerL]

just found out my father had a malaya medal anyone have any idea what marine units serverd there

Malaya Emergency lasted from 1948 to 1960 so all of them.

 

[Salty-Dog]

just found out my father had a malaya medal anyone have any idea what marine units serverd there

40 & 42 Commando as well as the SBS according to:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_battle_during_Indonesia–Malaysia_confrontation
But following link mentions a member of 45Commando.

Malaysia and Brunei | ͏

www.commandoveterans.org

He could've been on Albion or Bulwark though.

 

[marines son]

my father left the marines in 1960 , he joined in 1945 so can sfely say he was rthere between those dates hopefully next year the records office will be back at strength so i can get a copy of his records