I can see an extract which states ..
DRIFTING MINES DANGER TO SS. PAMELA
“... m. Mr John Benjamin Kennedy, district officer coast guard, stationed at Croyd, said that in October, .
Thu 13 Mar 1947, Western Daily Press, Bristol, England
I think you can pay for a 2 day access to the site which isn't too expensive. I don't know of anywhere else where you could get mid 20th century newspapers online.
Not sure what sort of subscription you have - there is another report about his retirement - might include something on his career or why he received the MBE
CROYDE COASTGUARD CHIEF TO RETIRE
“... CROYDE COASTGUARD CHIEF TO RETIRE Mr. J. B. Kennedy, MBE., district officer of ”
Thu 21 Oct 1948, North Devon Journal, Devon, England
If you put - kennedy coastguard croyde - in the search box, and then filter your researchs by year (left hand column) you can see what shows up around 1947/1948.
Sorry, I don't have a subscription, read the Board of Trade report for the Pamela. Will look at getting one if only for a couple of days. Many thanks for your help.
Both I think! I know I was conceived at Croyde and he was also stationed at Brook in the Isle of Wight, but I know so little about my father's family, anything would be a bonus.
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