Private Douglas Bernard Oatley
14 Feb 1913 - 24 Apr 1991
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Biography
He married Kathleen Abbott in 1932.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godshill Patrol | Patrol member | 05 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EPHI 258/1
Occupation
Tractor driver
Address
(1939) 5 Manor Farm Cottage, Manor Road, Worxall. Later Holden Cottage Road, Godshill, Isle of Wight
Other information
Oatley’s son could remember his father leaving the house late at night on his bicycle with a .303 rifle on his back and returning several days later no questions asked.
Aged 15 he joined The Royal Regiment of Artillery service number 779364. He served until 10 July 1928
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Caption & credit
Douglas Bernard Oatley Home Guard identity card with 203 (GHQ Reserve) stamp
References
TNA ref WO199/3391,
1939 Register
The Oatley family