Sergeant Leonard Henry "Len" Downes
31 May 1900 - 11 Jan 1965
Biography
He was apparently a textile salesman who mostly worked in London. He drove a Morris 12 car, which was garaged at the house belonging the the Barnes family, an early meeting point for the Patrol.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
DCFE 19/1
Occupation
Commercial traveller
Address
Galleywood, Bull Lane, Rayleigh, Essex
Other information
Known as Len
References
National Archives WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B. R. A
1939 Register
Gerald and Derek Barnes