Slightly edited copy of e-mail to Philip Allen (2-6-2003)

Hi Philip,

Thanks for the family details, I am the Michael D. Joughin you have found. I was born on the 24th October 1958 at the Blake maternity home, Elson, Gosport. My mother's name was Mavis Ann Raspberry prior to her marriage. Her parents were Wilfred and Olive Raspberry. I believe he came from Hull originally and was a trawlerman, although at the time of my birth he was working as a helicopter fitter at Fleetlands in the Portsmouth/Gosport area. My gran came from the Kelso area in Scotland. At the time of my birth my parents were living with my grandparents at 4 Nobes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport. I can obtain futher details if they would be of interest to you. Interestingly my fathers name is given as John Raymond McAvoy not McEvoy on my birth certificate. His occupation is given as a Hotel chef at that time.

Best wishes Mike.