Trafford

Born during the March quarter 1919 in the Salford R.D. - ref: 8d/146, the
son of William & Mary Noakes (nee Parkinson).

Joined the Metro-Vicker's Company as a Probationary Trade Apprentice in
October 1933 and became a Trade Apprentice in March 1935.   Joined the R.N.
in July 1939.   Presumed KinA at Sea in May 1940.

1939 National Registration - 151 Sutton Dwelling, Salford.     William
Noakes - Married - born: 3rd January 1890 - occ: Turbine Erector & Tester +
Auxiliary Fireman for Metro-Vickers.   Mary Noakes - Married - born: 20th
Novemer 1893 - occ: Unpaid Domestic Durites.   Charles Noakes - Single -
born: 26th February 1921 - occ: Apprentice Fitter, Motor Assembly.  
Margaret Noakes (later Shaw) - Single - born: 8th January 1923 - occ:
Underwear Machinist.  There is one redacted record at this address -
probably either William S. Noakes (b.1925) or Mary T. Noakes (b.1928)?   
James was serving in the Royal Navy at the time of this census and was not
at home.