County Group
Locality
Watchet is a harbour town situated 15 miles west of Bridgwater, 15 miles north-west of Taunton, and 9 miles east of Minehead.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Thomas Henry Down | Farmer |
07 Apr 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private George S. Andow | Farm carter and gardener. |
10 Sep 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Edward Percy Bennett Andress | Transport driver |
28 Jun 1940 | 31 Dec 1942 |
| Private Thomas Bruford | Farm carter |
10 Sep 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Ivor Charles Hole | Transport lorry driver |
05 Aug 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Elias Kirby | Garage foreman road haulage |
20 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private John Alfred Pope | Crane driver paper mill |
23 Jul 1942 | Unknown |
Operational Base (OB)
The OB is thought to have been in Staple Plantation. It is recorded the remains of an elephant shelter survives in Staple Plantation. It comprises a pit 12 feet square containing corrugated iron and an old stove. It was used by forestry workers after the war. There is a rumour of a hide at Steart, this is unconfirmed.
OB Status
Location not known
Location
Watchet Patrol
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register