Private Henry George Davis
07 Apr 1912 - 30 Apr 1992
Biography
The son of William George and Mabel Grace Davis he married Constance Sims in 1942.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainswick Patrol | Patrol member | 31 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WPED 253/3
Occupation
Market gardener
Address
Hillside, Upper Swainswick, Bath, Somerset
Other information
His family recall stories he told of being trained to use a hat pin on the Jugular vein to kill the enemy and the Patrol went to RAF Charmy Down on exercise. The men used to sit in the OB at night playing cards.
He was awarded a Home Guard stand down certificate, and Auxiliary lapel badge. He served in the HG and Auxiliary units – 31 May 1940 to 31 Dec 1944.
References
Caroline and Richard Davey
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register