Mr Robert "Bob" Potts
26 Aug 1914 - 2002
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Bob Potts in his Dinnington Smithy (Newcastle Journal)
Biography
Bob Potts appeared in a newspaper article in 1945. This described how messages would have been brought to him in his smithy by a farm labourer and taken on by a travelling butcher, concealed in the joints of meat.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Brunton Outstation | Runner | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
National ID
GCQE 41/2
Occupation
Blacksmith
Address
(1939) 41 Station Road, Seaton Valley, Northumberland
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Dinnington Smithy where messages would be passed via Bob Potts, the blacksmith (Newcastle Libraries 054298)