Grandson Michael Graham; "I remember he was a tall person and during the war years had various jobs all at the same time. He was a farm manager at Shellacres Farm, was a tenant farmer at Gatherick Farm, ran the local grass drying plant near Learmouth, Cornhill for the whole time it operated, was a sales rep for Coopers who made products such as sheep dip and livestock wormers. He was a quiet non assuming man. I can remember as a child seeing photographs when Melrose was sent to protect the Royal Family when staying at Balmoral Castle".
An all round sportsman when younger, playing football in Crookham and District League, hockey for Glendale and cricket for Tillside. In 1953 he became Director of Berwick Rangers Football Club. He was a long term Chairman of Berwick and Borders Branch of National Farmers Union and a capable pianist.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdean Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol Leader | June 1944 | June 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
Farmer
One of two Sergeants in the Patrol but Graham is recorded as the Patrol Leader at stand down in records compiled by Major Hancock.
The son of John and Mary Graham. He married Eleanor Davidson in 1926.
National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Grandson Michael Graham
Berwickshire News 29 Dec 1953 & 17 May 1955