am trying to find some information about my father tony corkill who died when I was only three years old. He was born in 1912 on the isle of man and died in April 1955 aged 43. He left my mother ernesta and myself and a sister may and her daughter mary. Can anyone tell me anything about my father please? I know that he attended King Williams College, that he was a major in the Royal Artillery but I don't know which regiment: and that he was mentioned in 'despatches'- I wish I knew why.

I know that I have relatives still around on the isle of man - I had two great uncles, laurence and sidney and a great aunt lily - uncle laurence, I believe had children and probably grandchildren etc. I would love to know any family history especially anything to do with my father.

I have five children myself, one of whom is very artistic like my late father. If anyone out there can tell me anything I would love to hear from you.