Sir John Frank Kermodes parents were John Pritchard Kermode and Doris Pearl Kermode. He married Doreen Eccles in1947 (dissolved 1970) twins (boy and girl)
He was born 29.11.1919 in the Isle of Man
He was a university lecturer and had some articles published.
He was the captain on my Grandfather's Boom Defence Vessel - the Leonian. It was a very decorated ship serving in the Atlantic, Pacific and Australia.
If you have any information I would appreciate a reply.
Thanks Kay