Second Lieutenant Albert Grimshaw Biggs Willshire
06 Sep 1903 - 02 Jul 1974
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Herring Patrol | Patrol Leader | 03 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Dorset Group 4 - Weymouth | Assistant Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D Day Dorset Guard Duties | Assistant Group Commander | 03 Jul 1944 | 03 Jul 1944 |
National ID
WLDC 38/8
Occupation
Torpedo Range Firing Staff, Whitehead Torpedo Company, Wyke Regis, Weymouth.
Career
He served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. On 6 Sep 1921 he enlisted in Royal Navy for 12 years service. He was Able Seaman 22822, Chatham Division. Awarded Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal April 1944 (eligible for 18 years Service).
He was the Sergeant of Langton Herring Patrol before becoming Assistant Group Commander. He was promoted Second Lieutenant on 20 Feb 1944.
Address
2 Hillside Cottages, Langton Herring, Dorset. Later White Rose Cottage, Chickerell, Dorset
Other information
Lieutenant Willshire signed a pass for Auxilier Lewis Downton to visit Langton Matravers on 3 Jul 1944, suggesting he was in charge of the D Day guard patrols at Knitson Farm at this time.
References
WO199/3390
Ancestry.co.uk