Notes
The Mevagissey Museum (see References) provides his service and death details and the following biographical information: 'Albert was born on 17th April 1904 in Manchester. The census for 1911 show’s 6 year old Albert living in Worsley Home for Boys, Manchester, Lancashire which was described as ‘a home for waifs and strays’.
On 13th July 1919, he signed up with the Royal Navy at Devonport, initially as a Boy II, service number J95680, he received training there and was attached to several ships. On the 18th August 1924 he was transferred to Seaman Apprentice M38235 and from this period, underwent further training.
Albert married Gladys May CLARK on 9th March 1930 in Mevagissey.
On 28th January 1939 he joined H.M.S GLOUCESTER. On the 3rd July 1939 he was made Chief Petty Officer Supply, he remained with H.M.S GLOUCESTER until her sinking on 22th May 1941.
At the time of his death, Albert and Gladys were living at 1, The Cliffe, Mevagissey.'