Private Denis Kirk
06 Nov 1912 - 29 Oct 2007
Biography
The sons of Herbert and Ethel (nee Trehearne) Denis Kirk MRCVS and his brother Maurice Kirk MRCVS were the second two Veterinary Surgeons in the Patrol. Both transferred out in April 1943. They both worked for Messrs Saunders, Kirk and Kirk of Bridge Street, Taunton.
Denis Kirk had an aeroplane and post war became known as the Flying Vet by using it to visit farms. In 1979 he was banned from driving due to unsafe towing of a plane through the city of Wells.
He married Violet Jenkins in Croydon in 1938.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol member | 01 Aug 1940 | 01 Apr 1943 |
National ID
WOOV 271/1
Occupation
Veterinary Surgeon
Address
The Croft, Galmington, Taunton, Somerset
Other information
Transferred to 2nd Battalion Somerset Home Guard 1st April 1943
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register