Private Jack Richardson
13 Aug 1926 - 08 Nov 2019
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Okeford Patrol | Patrol member | 12 Oct 1942 | 11 Sep 1944 |
National ID
WLHJ 205/3
Occupation
Father Farm Labourer
Career
Late in life Jack recounted to Dorset researcher John Wareham how he had been one of the men sent to the coast to guard the installations there around D Day. He apparently took over from other Auxiliers who were returning home.
Address
Chisel Cottage
Other information
He is recorded as Discharged 11 Sep 1944, having joined HM Forces. In fact, he was one of the conscripts diverted to work as a “Bevan Boy”, working in the South Wales coal mines.
References
WO199/3391
John Wareham discussion with Jack Richardson