Anthony Albert Holden

Private Anthony Albert Holden
27 Mar 1922 - 14 Mar 2016
Biography

Known as Tony, he was reportedly a good piano player.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Moreton Patrol Patrol member 22 Jan 1941 03 Dec 1944
D Day Dorset Guard Duties Patrol member 06 Jun 1944 13 Jun 1944
National ID
WLJF/71/3
Occupation

Father Railway Signalman

Career

Transferred to Auxiliary Units 05 Feb 1944

Despite his relatively recent transfer, he was chosen as one of the men to guard coastal facilities around D Day, perhaps as he was one of the younger and fitter men.

Address
5 Station Cottage, Moreton, Dorset
Other information

He was born Albert Anthony.

References

WO199/3391 & Home Guard Records