County Group
Locality
Gamrie is an area around Gardenstown and Macduff to the West. The area is a busy farming and fishing area on the Moray Coast.
Several groups of spies were landed by seaplane off the coast.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Alexander Watson | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Sergeant Kenneth McQueen Yorston | Dentist |
Unknown | Unknown |
| Private Robert Black | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Alexander Cook | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Private Peter Dickson | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Alexander Gill | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Harry Hutcheon | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Frank Ritchie | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Frank Wood | Shop owner |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
Possible area is in a small valley south of the tight road bend between Greenskares and Afforsk.
A Home Guard ammunition Nissen hut existed in the area.
Location
Gamrie Patrol
Patrol Targets
The location of the Patrol would likely to be the Bridge over the River Deveron between Macduff and Banff. Also the railway and roads around the area. Macduff, Banff and Gardenstown all have small harbours.
Training
Most likely at Blairmore House in Huntly.
References
TNA ref WO199/3388 201 Bn rolls.
Hancock report held at B.R.A