Private Reginald James Wells
12 Feb 1921 - 15 Mar 1977
Biography
R. J. Wells is listed as living at the Kennels, as did Sergeant Slightam, so was likely employed to look after the hounds. Hunting continued during the war, but reduced from 3 to 2 days a week in 1939 and to 1 day a week in 1942.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst Patrol | Patrol member | 27 Aug 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EDUC 98/5
Occupation
Kennel worker
Address
3 Bell Street, Romsey then Buckhound Kennels, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Other information
Wells is recorded on the nominal roll with the 1939 ID number EE35/3. This appears to be a Ronald G Wells with a 1920 year of birth and living at "Markway" Southampton Road, Hythe.
Wells with a date of birth of 12 Feb 1921, as recorded on the nominal roll, is Reginald James and has a 1939 ID number of EDUC 98/5 and is living in 3 Bell Street, Romsey as a butcher and slaughterman. He died at Boldre, near Lymington in 1977 and is buried at Botley Road Cemetery.
References
WO 199/3391
1939 Register
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