Charles Edward Haysom

Fred White, baker, formed the Patrol. Charlie Haysom was his assistant in the bakery making him an obvious recruit. Charlie Haysom went to 20 Infantry Training Centre on 16th November 1942 and after training went on to the Highland Light Infantry, before joining the Royal Engineers. Once his Auxiliary Units experience was known, he was transferred to the Assault Engineers, landing early on D-Day to clear the beaches of obstacles. He also saw action at the Rhine Crossing and in the fierce fighting at Walcheran.