Alan Butcher (Tom Butcher's brother), was born around 1926. He was conscripted into the Royal Navy during the Second World War and is believed to have served on escort duty on the Russian Convoys. He once brought home a folding umbrella, which caused quite a stir as they had not been seen before.
Donor : Mrs. Violet Butcher
Location
A selection of photographs and documents kindly shared with this project by Mrs. Violet Butcher.
More detail »Hartlepool’s Royal Navy service personnel who served during the Second World War, and some of the Royal Navy warships that visited the port.
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