Arthur James Sowman
09 Jun 1922 - 15 Mar 2002
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.
Address
Martens Hill, Polstead, Suffolk
Other information
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.
Other pictures
References
National Archives WO 199/3389
1939 Register
Jean Freeman (daughter of Arthur James Sowman and granddaughter of Arthur Felix Sowman).
Gareath Evans