Lieutenant Leslie Donald Cranston "Tiger" Ayles
04 Aug 1902 - 1981
Biography
Known as Tiger, Leslie Donald Cranston Ayles was too young to have served in the Army during the First World War, but did serve with the Volunteer Training Corps, the equivalent of the Second World War Home Guard. In 1921 he joined the Territorial Army, though just for 84 days as a change of address meant he was discharged from his unit.
He owned the sawmill on the Bickerley in Ringwood during the war. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant from 25th June 1942, promoted 31 Aug 1944 to Lieutenant.
After the war he emigrated to South Africa where he died.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Group 1 - Ringwood Area | Assistant Group Commander | 13 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EESF 124/1 & EES 909330
Occupation
Timber merchant & Hotel proprietor.
Address
Old Mill Guest House House, Bickerley, Ringwood
Other information
He was a Special Constable in Worcestershire.
References
TNA ref WO 199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
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