Private Lanyon Thomas
04 Jan 1905 - 28 May 1974
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Biography
The son of Benjamin and Catherine he married Beryl Tregoning in 1934.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madron Patrol | Patrol member | 10 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBTM 3/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
June 1940
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Lanyon Farm, Newbridge, Cornwall. Later Trelew Farm, St Buryan, Cornwall
Other information
Margaret, the daughter of Lanyon Thomas had no idea of his Auxiliary Unit role during the war but she did know about the bunker as she used to play in it at the end of the war. She remembers a single chamber with the bunk beds still in situ.
The OB was on Lanyon Farm which was farmed by his mother Catherine.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Margaret Thomas