Private Douglas "Doug" Gabe
04 Oct 1901 - 23 Jan 1982
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Biography
Doug Gabe was the local Scoutmaster both before and after the war, very popular with the local lads who had suspected that he had been up to something during the war. In 1939 he was a volunteer first aider.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Patrol | Patrol member | 27 Feb 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WLMQ 174/4
Occupation
Universal grinder (Engineer)
Address
Cake Shop, Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset
Other information
Born in Crediton to Francis and Elizabeth Gabe. In 1915 he gained a scholarship to the local Grammar School.
References
WO199/3390
1939 Register
Ferndown the back of beyond, Brian Davis, 1999
Just a Long Weekend, Brian Davis, 2007 Picture copyright
Correspondence with Brian Davis and Charlie Hayter