Arthur James Sowman

Arthur James Sowman
09 Jun 1922 - 15 Mar 2002
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Arthur James Sowman (from Jean Freeman)
Biography

Arthur was the son of Patrol Leader Arthur Felix Sowman and his wife Dorothy. 

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Polstead Patrol Patrol member Unknown 03 Dec 1942
National ID
TZCH 60/37
Occupation

Agricultural labourer

Career

After serving with Auxiliary Units he joined the Royal Army Service Corps and served in Italy.

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Martens Hill, Polstead, Suffolk
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Jean Freeman said her Father only mentioned his involvement after he suffered a stroke and she happened to read out something in the paper. He didn’t tell them much about the whole affair but did show them the rough location of the OB. Arthur was invited to the opening of Parham Airfield Museum.

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Arthur received his defence medal (Jean Freeman)
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References

National Archives WO 199/3389

1939 Register

Jean Freeman  (daughter of Arthur James Sowman and granddaughter of Arthur Felix Sowman).

Gareath Evans