James McCrave, (left) shortly on the day of his wedding to Rose Lavery. Seated (middle) is his future father-in-law, Richard P. Lavery. Edward McCrave (right), James’ brother, travelled from Ireland for the wedding. Liverpool, 20 September 1930. Rose and James went on to raise four children in Wallasey, Liverpool. During the Second World War, he enlisted as a firefighter during the Blitz.