It is feared that Jacob Green has little time to live.

Michael Braham, of Southport, said that Mr Green is currently the only Jewish resident at the Alexander House care home on Lord Street.

Mr Braham told the Jewish Telegraph: "I believe he served in the Royal Navy from the Second World War until the 1960s.

"I think he is from Prestwich originally and then moved to Southport.

"He has no Jewish connections, but when he first moved to the care home, 19 years ago, he said he was Jewish."

Mr Braham said that Mr Green was born on February 26, 1911, and would like to ascertain if he still has family in the area.

"When he dies, we would like to notify his family members," he added.

Mr Braham, who is Southport Hebrew Congregation's solicitor, said that when the time came he would arrange Mr Green's funeral.

"We would like someone out there, however distantly related, to come forward," he explained.

Contact Mr Braham on 01704 534101.