John Laity

Sergeant John "Jack" Laity
21 Oct 1902 - 1963
Biography

Laity was the Sergeant of St Leven Patrol.

The sons of Henry and Susan, Jack was the brother of Auxilier Henry Laity. He married Eileen Dugdale in 1932.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
St. Levan Patrol Patrol Leader 03 Dec 1942 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WBTE 63/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
December 1942
Occupation

Dairy farmer

Address
Bosfranken, St Buryan, Cornwall
Other information

Known as Jack, the OB was built on his land at Bosfranken. 

Jack Laity was approached by Group Commander Lieutenant Reggie Sandow of Trencrom Patrol to form the St. Leven Patrol. The recorded date of Jack joining Auxiliary Units is December 1942, so this may be a later Patrol containing a few Auxiliers from a previous Patrol.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

Hancock data held at B.R.A

1939 Register