Hello Danny, searching in my memory I know my father travelled
on the SS Pasteur, and the Grace lines Santa Paula. I still have his crossing
the line certificate. , and I know that that he was posted to Canada SFTS (??) and spent 5 days on a
train to Saskatoon (??). The records show that 4 SFTS had Ansons whilst his
photo's show Oxfords, so a bit of doubt there. Then eventually to Nashville,
I assume by surface transportation as I have some photo's taken in New York.
Then to India. I know he went to Durban, and I know that the Santa Paula
sailed from Durban (Winston Special convoy) to Karachi on July 21st 1942.
I don't yet know how he got to Durban,ie from the UK or direct from USA.
This would get him to Drigh road in good time to assemble a Vengeance for you
After that I know he went to Burma, and did not get to the UK until
1946,when I met him for the 1st time.
When I am re-united with all my stuff I must try to assemble his wartime
travels.
John