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Alfred Isaiah 1207 Gotts (tree #011)
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My grand father Roy told a story of how ( Roy) jumped ship in 1914 and joined the army. We know he applied to leave the merhant navy to join the army, so I believe his story could actually be his father ( Alfred) instead. Maybe on a trip to Australia he has jumped ship and never returned to England, I have searched for deserter's from the British navy and their are no Gotts's there, so he was probaly an ordinary seaman.
I think the photo was taken when received the Victorian volunteer's medal. You needed 15 years service to obtain the medal.
With thanks to Kevin Stanley
Alfred Isaiah 1207 Gotts
Roy Stenley 1220 Gotts