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• Nield-Siddall, Warwick (IWM interview)

  (sound) Made by: IWM (Production company) 1999-09-22

  British marine served with Royal Marines in Malta, 1941-1943; served with 41 Commando, Royal Marines in GB and North West Europe, 1943-1944

• Thurgar, George Arthur (IWM interview)

  (sound) Made by: IWM (Production company) 1999-05-22

  British seaman served with Merchant Navy in GB coastal waters, Atlantic, Norway and Far East, 1939-1946

• Bryson, George Maxwell (IWM interview)

  (sound) Made by: IWM (Production company) 2000-11-13

  British apprentice served with Merchant Navy aboard Athel Viking and Empire Flint in Atlantic, Mediterranean and Arctic, 1941-1945

• Clark, Alexander (IWM interview)

  (sound) Made by: IWM (Production company) 2000-12-07

  British wireless operator served with Merchant Navy in GB coastal waters and Atlantic, 1940-1945

• Monk, George Victor (IWM interview)

  (sound) Made by: IWM (Production company) 1990-07-19

  British radio officer served with Merchant Navy aboard SS Beaverbrae in Atlantic, 1940; served aboard MV Empire Confidence in Atlantic, Pacific and North Sea, 1940-1941; served aboard SS Auditor in North Sea and Atlantic, 1941 including sinking 4/7/1941...

• EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  In the gymnasium of the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper and his new ship mates learn about knots. The instructor is visible on the right of the photograph and Piper can be seen, fourth from the end of the row...

• EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  The first lesson for these prospective Merchant Seamen is to learn what is meant by bow, stern, port and starboard. An instructor points out the various parts of the ship on a model. William Charles Piper can be seen standing at the bow end of the...

• EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  New arrivals to the Royal Navy Training Establishment line up for an inspection upon reporting for duty. The men are kitted up on their way to the school. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS GORDON at Gravesend in Kent.

• EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  A new contingent arrives at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, carrying their kit bags with them. William Charles Piper can be seen in the centre of the photograph, directly under the 'V' on the wall. These new recruits are...

• EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  For the first time during his training at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper takes the wheel on his own. The Chief Petty Officer watches his progress. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS...