Hello John,

Instead of starting a new thread each time would you please "Reply" to previous responses to your questions about the same person? Thanks.

For merchant navy see:
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/merchantseamanafter1917.htm

Findmypast has him in "Merchant Navy Seamen 1918-1941" under John Marlon Teare (a misreading of his name).
Last name First name(s) Year of birth Place of birth County of birth
TEARE John Marlon 1895 Douglas Isle of Man

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