A.K.A. (nickname)
Swaton
County Group
Locality
Helpringham is a village in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire. It lies on the edge of the Fens, and 5 miles southeast of Sleaford.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Eric Martin Christopher Barber | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Corporal W. Richardson | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Frank Allen | Butcher |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Hugh Barnes | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private George S. Gill | Assisting father on farm |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Robert Field Knight | Farmer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private W. Olivant | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
Thought to have been north of Manor Farm around Swaton Common.
OB Status
Location not known
Location
Helpringham Patrol
References
TNA WO199/3389,
Hancock data held at B.R.A,
Colin Hayes.
Defence of Britain database complied by Mark Sansom and The Secret Army by Mark Sansom – Lincolnshire Heritage Booklets.
Dr Will Ward