The son of Herbert Henry and Mabel Pollard (later Davis) he married Mary Oxley in 1932. His father Herbert and Grandfather Henry William were all local builders owning Messrs H.W Pollard & Sons. Their office being on Monmouth Street, Bridgwater. Henry was the Mayor of Bridgwater 7 times.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaxton Patrol | Patrol member | 22 Jan 1941 | 02 Mar 1944 |
Taunton School 1918-1924
Master builder
In 1939 he was an ARP Demolition Squad. He left Auxiliary Units 2nd March 1944 and joined Corps of Royal Engineers as 2nd Lieutenant 306811.
Cyril went on to join SOE 30 June 1944 as an Officer in the Properties Section. He was signed off and returned to Royal Engineers 10 Jan 1946. His SOE reference states: This Officer has a sound technical and practical knowledge of the building trade, is a capable administrator and carries out his duties in a competent manner. Possesses a marked ability in handling men and is a good mixer.
TNA ref WO199/3390&1
SOE file at HS9/1200/4 accessed by Philip Tomaselli via David Coppin
1939 Register
Medal card