Gidday All, I do not know if I have chosen the right mailing list but am looking for information on a Leading Stoker of the Canadian Navy during the War II. This is William Thomas CLARE. He was born in Waitara, New Zealand and left for Canada in 1937 as a civilian. On the outbreak of the War he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and served for over two years on the minesweepers. I am hoping to obtain verification of this and his service number. Is there SKS out there who can assist me in finding this information, or at least point me in the right direction to obtain same. William (Bill) was my mother-in-law's brother. Thanking you for any assistance you can give me. Hooray, Warren C. O. Power in Ballarat, Australia (ex Kiwi).