Glossary of terms and abbreviations

Name: Patrol
Explanation:

A group of Auxiliers recruited to operate clandestinely in their own locality behind enemy lines. Each patrol had their own OB.

Name: Pers coms
Explanation:

Personal communications

Name: Phantom
Explanation:

The official name of this special reconnaissance unit, which was first formed in 1939, was GHQ Liaison Regiment.

Name: PRO
Explanation:

Public Record Office (see TNA/The National Archives)