Hi
I am Vonee and I live In Queensland Australia. My father was on the Glen Ern in Kure following the end of the 2nd World War and had been with the occupying forces in Horoshima.
Dad is now 83 and he told me a story about a young male orphan that was adopted as a 'mascot' if you will by the crew members on the Glen Ern. He has a photograph of this young fellow - Asian, probably about 12 years old.
From what I gather, the boy could have come from Singapore or Hong Kong and when Dad left the ship in Kure, the lad was still aboard.
Dad was reassigned to the Formidable and as far as I understand, sent back to England eventually.
The photo of this young orphan surrounded by pommy sailors has always struck my heart and I would dearly like to know what ever happened to him.
Has anyone any idea as to how I could start to find a paper trail?
Thanks!
I am Vonee and I live In Queensland Australia. My father was on the Glen Ern in Kure following the end of the 2nd World War and had been with the occupying forces in Horoshima.
Dad is now 83 and he told me a story about a young male orphan that was adopted as a 'mascot' if you will by the crew members on the Glen Ern. He has a photograph of this young fellow - Asian, probably about 12 years old.
From what I gather, the boy could have come from Singapore or Hong Kong and when Dad left the ship in Kure, the lad was still aboard.
Dad was reassigned to the Formidable and as far as I understand, sent back to England eventually.
The photo of this young orphan surrounded by pommy sailors has always struck my heart and I would dearly like to know what ever happened to him.
Has anyone any idea as to how I could start to find a paper trail?
Thanks!