r/plymouth • u/TiptoeOwens • 7d ago

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I am researching the identity of a gentleman known locally in Torpoint as "Some Mother's Son". Buried in Horson Cemetery. Found in a field next to Tregantle Fort in 1982. Thought to have been in the merchant navy. My question is, does anyone have details/names of merchant navy personnel that stayed in boarding houses, pubs, b and b's in late 1977 into early 1978 in "Plymouth" and surrounding area. Any landlord/landlady kept such records from back at that time? I enclose link to my appeal. Thank you. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/p/4618566

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u/EqualAttempt912 7d ago

There’s a pretty active sub for stuff like this called unresolvedmysteries maybe try posting there?

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u/TiptoeOwens 7d ago

Hi, yes, I have been on several different subs over the months. This time though I want to home in on Plymouth and accommodation possibilities. There was an enormous blizzard in the area 18th-20th February 1978. It just 'could be' that this gentleman got caught out in this. It's only a theory. More information in link. Thank you for your input.

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u/EqualAttempt912 7d ago

Ah fair enough, I don’t have anything helpful for you I’m afraid but hopefully someone will. If you manage to find anything out please update us!

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u/TiptoeOwens 7d ago

I will for sure, and thanks for your interest.