Team
Something a little different, currently working through an old PPC collection
Scan shows a view card of Redruth, (Cornwall) The Parish Church.
Cancelled GREAT WESTERN TPO - 11 Feb 1918
Two line PASSED BY CENSOR in Vilot
Chris
Yes, it is. It is Gould 4C139 and the illustration in his book (Vol 1) appears to be from the same writer.
Gould records 4C139 as from Mullion B. Oscar Thorp, according to FWR was a Leading Mechanic in the RN and Ancestry has his service record as being on HMS Daedalus (Mullion) in 1917 - 1918. Daedalus was a Royal Naval Air Station at Lee-on-Solent, until the RNAS became part of the RAF on 1st April 1918. He then joined the RAF, although I cannot view his record.
Oscar Thorp was born in 1888 and worked as a drapery salesman. He died in 1943 (although he still appears on the electoral register for 1945)
I would scan a copy of the illustration but it exceeds the maximum size permitted. I will consult with my IT expert (my daughter) tomorrow
A Numpty
Thanks Alan
I wondered if it was RANS connected with the location. A nice card, I'll advise the cards owner, a new local member who's not used the Forum as yet. Working on it.
Chris
The cavalry has arrived. Copy of Gould's image attached (I hope)[attach id=6453]Thorp.jpg[/attach]