Herbert Holley Gaunt

Captain Herbert Holley Gaunt
09 May 1900 - 05 Jun 1968
Biography

Gaunt was provided with a paper that confirmed he was authorised to have petrol coupons for Official Business and referring any queries c/o GPO Highworth. He was trained to supervise Grenade Throwing with No.36  Grenades (Mills bombs). This was a high risk activity and there were a number of Home Guard casualties in training, so this was a responsible role. His family have a cup which was awarded to the best Patrol in the Group each year, perhaps as part of the Patrol Competition.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Dorset Group 3 - Dorchester Group Commander 08 Jun 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WLDY/33/1
Occupation

Estate Farm Steward

Career

During the First World War he served as a Corporal in the Rifle Brigade, No.62553 

12th December 1942 Home Guard records note transfer to 203 Battalion

16th September 1943 Promoted Captain

Address
Mill Sreet, Puddletown, Dorset
References

WO199/3390, WO 199/3391
John Pidgeon