Gerry Holdsworth was involved with the Home Defence Scheme in East Anglia in May and June 1940, the forerunner of Auxiliary Units. Many of those recruited would be taken on by Auxiliary Units, either as Patrol Leaders or Special Duties Key Men.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vicarage, Kelvedon, Essex | Intelligence Officer | 1940 | 1940 |
| Massingham Mission | SOE Agent | 29 Dec 1942 | 1943 |
| Massingham Mission | SOE Agent | 29 Dec 1942 | 1943 |
Tenthenhall College
1939
Joined Section D and part of “Cruising Club” surveying coast of western Europe for agent insertions.
1940
East Anglia Organiser for Home Defence Scheme.
August 1940
He set up “Helston Flotilla” which would become part of SOE.
14 Dec 1940
Granted RNVR Commission
21 Dec 1940 transferred to SOE
Director of the J Walter Thompson Co Advertising Agency. After the war, Gerry Holdsworth returned to film making and ocean racing. He also took a prominent role in setting up and running the Special Forces Club. Over a period of thirty-one years, he served variously as Club Chairman, Vice-President and President.