Private Harry James Burt
04 Apr 1925 - 01 Aug 1994
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Harry James Burt (photo by B Rickman via T Johnson)
Biography
Harry spent all his life at The Weirs near Brockenhurst in the cob cottage where he was born in 1925. He kept chicken and geese for their eggs and meat and crops were grown on the 6 acres he owned. To top up his small income from the smallholding he also worked for the Forestry Commission as a contactor.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst Patrol | Patrol member | 18 Dec 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EEMF 129/3
Occupation
Farm lad & forester
Address
South Weirs, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Other information
Harry was buried in Brockenhurst. Harry Burt lived in a Forester’s cottage at South Weirs. Harry Burt’s cottage became infamous for having been left to decay, despite being a listed building and allowed to collapse into ruin, eventually being destroyed and apparently replaced. The New Forest Museum has a replica on display alongside a representation of Harry.
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Harry Burt outside cottage (from New Forest Museum)
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Harry Burt's Cottage (from New Forest Museum)
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Harry Burt - Display from New Forest Museum
References
WO 199/3391
1939 Register
New Forest Museum
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