Background
Congdon, John Albert was born on January 26, 1928 in Bristol, Somerset, England. Son of William Dynham and Amy Kathleen (West) Congdon. arrived in New Zealand.
Congdon, John Albert was born on January 26, 1928 in Bristol, Somerset, England. Son of William Dynham and Amy Kathleen (West) Congdon. arrived in New Zealand.
Master Mariner, University Wist, Cardiff, Wales, 1956.
Cadet, Elders and Fyffes, London, 1944-1947; from 3d to 2d officer, B.P., London, 1947-1952; from 2d to 1st officer, Stephenson Clarke, Newcastle, England, 1952-1957; pilot, Trinity House, London, 1958-1988.
Cadet Merchant Marine, 1944-1945, N. Atlantic.
Married Nancy Marjorie James, September 24, 1949. Children: Lynnette Anne, Sheila Kathleen.