Private Geoffrey "Geoff" Bernard Ratcliffe
16 Jun 1923 - 17 Nov 2002
Biography
The son of Walter and Sarah Ratcliffe. He married Shirley Hardy in 1952.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bergholt Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
TXKL 233/4
Occupation
Electrical engineer apprentice
Address
Bellinglise, Woodgates Road, East Bergholt, Suffolk
Other information
Geoff was called up to the RAF and not replaced.
Geoff joined the Local Defence Volunteers in June 1940 but was soon approached to join Auxiliary Units. He was 17 and very good at sport, was at home in the countryside and was a good shot.
He wrote up his memories of the Auxiliary Units and these can be found on the East Bergholt patrol page
References
TNA ref WO199/3389,
1939 Register
The memories of Geoff Ratcliffe