I came across your web site while researching " Bateau Ecole L'Avenir".
Reading from a Faire Part, my uncle's name was:
'Willy Libert.
Commandant honoraire des Paquebots Ostende Douvre.
Ancient Commandant de la Corvette "Buttercup" Royal Navy.
Veuf de Dame Irma Rayee.
Ne a Ostende le 27 janvier 1911, et y décéder inopinément le 23 mai 1986.
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As far as I know he served on the navire ecole L'Avenir as a cadet.
If there is anyone who knew him, kindly contact me.
Thank you.
Peter M.