Gilbert Thomas Chalke

Private Gilbert Thomas Chalke
27 Feb 1914 - 1987
Biography

Gilbert was originally a member of the Plush platoon of the (LDV) Local Defence Volunteers. He was then recruited to the Auxiliary Units.

After the war he also served in the second version of the Home Guard in the 1950s

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Plush Patrol Patrol member 16 Jun 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WLEE 36/2
Occupation

Farm labourer

Address
Five Bells Cottage, Plush, Dorset
Other information

The son of Herbert and Louisa he married Faith Alner in 1949. He was known as a poacher.

References

WO199/3390 

Dorset Echo

1939 Register

John Pidgeon