James McNair

Private James "Jim" McNair
19 Apr 1906 - 1969
Biography

James McNair was one of several McNair brothers to serve in the Essex Auxiliary Units. The presence of this Scottish name is the result of Scottish farmers moving to Essex to take over farms which were sold off during the depression in the 1920s. It was reckoned that the Scots were prepared to work much harder than the previous “gentlemen farmers” and thus make the farms profitable.

He taught unarmed combat to the Patrol.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Fingringhoe Patrol Patrol member Unknown 03 Dec 1944
National ID
DDME 187/1
Occupation

Farmer

Address
Plane Hall Farm
References

WO199/3389