Private Gerald Allin Stanbury
06 May 1924 - 22 Sep 1964
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Biography
The son of Horace and Caroline Stanbury he married Evelyn Elworthy in 1947.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawstock Patrol | Patrol member | 03 May 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WHDT 11/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
3 May 1942
Occupation
Farmer
Address
(1939) Horswell Lake, Martin Hill. Later Halmpstone Farm, Bishops Tawton, Devon
Other information
A friend and neighbour of Bert Verney, Gerald Stanbury was last to join the Patrol. He was a farmer, rough and rash but reliable. He saw no fear and was very fit. Although having joined later he soon picked up explosive skills which would have been his main task.
He died in 1964 aged only 40. A inquest recorded he had shot himself.
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Caption & credit
Stanbury memorial
References
The late Auxilier Bert Verney from his book “Reflections – A trilogy of memories” ISBN 1 874448 20 5
TNA ref WO 199/3391
The Book of Bishops Tawton by Amery, Luxford and Sanders.
1939 Register
Torbay Express 25 Sept 1964