Sergeant Jack Page
21 Apr 1923 - 20 Dec 2011
Biography
Jack joined the Home Guard at 17 in 1940. He was then approached to join a new unit and became a member of Auxiliary Units. He was initially in Earlham Patrol before becoming Assistant Group Commander.
In 1939, as he turned 16, he is recorded as not previously employed and seeking work. His father is an engineering smith.
Postings
Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
---|---|---|---|
Norfolk Group 1 - Norwich | Assistant Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Earlham Patrol | Assistant Group Commander | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
TPNX 392/3
Address
5, Albert Terrace, Norwich
Other information
Jack donated his waterproof boots to the British Resistance Museum in Suffolk.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/63/a4404863.shtml