Private John Lewis Fielding
20 Sep 1922 - 23 Jul 2004
Biography
Born to Olive Colman and Kenneth Hubert Fielding, at 5 Matlock Rd, Thorpe, Norfolk. He married Ann M Fielding in Thanet, Kent, in July 1959.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 19 Mar 1943 |
| Eaton Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
| Operation Bulbasket | SAS combatant | 12 Jun 1944 | 08 Aug 1944 |
| Operation Bulbasket | SAS combatant | 12 Jun 1944 | 08 Aug 1944 |
| Operations Archway & Howard | SAS combatant | 16 Mar 1945 | 08 May 1945 |
| Operations Archway & Howard | SAS combatant | 16 Mar 1945 | 08 May 1945 |
National ID
DDHH 7/10
Occupation
Apprentice accountant
Address
1939 "Elwyn House" Felstead School, Essex then The End House, Church Avenue East, Norwich, Norfolk
Other information
In 1939 he is a Cadet at Felstead School. 19th March 1943 he was discharged to Royal Artillery. On 1st April 1944 to Army Air Corps. He went to SAS and took part and survived Operation Bulbasket. Originally in Eaton Patrol he later moved to Earlham Patrol
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Standing up to Hitler by A Hoare