Lieutenant Robert "Bob" Sisterson
12 Nov 1909 - 07 Mar 1984
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Lt Bob Sisterson
Biography
Lieutenant Bob Sisterson, from firstly living at Quarry Cottages, Wharram-le-Street he then moved to Rectory Farm, Settrington, Malton in Yorkshire. He was originally from Linhope Farm west of Powburn in Northumberland. The family were long established Game Keepers in the area.
He appears to have been in the Royal Engineers between the World Wars.
During the Second World War his occupation was vermin destroyer.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire (East Riding) Group 3 | Group Commander | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
JCMF 1/4
Occupation
Vermin destroyer
Career
He was recruited by Captain Atkinson who approached him along with Harry Milson. He asked the pair if they could be sworn to secrecy before telling them about Auxiliary Units.
Address
Quarry Cottages, Wharram-le-Street then Rectory Farm, Settrington, Malton, East Riding, Yorkshire
References
The National Archives in Kew WO199/3398
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Peter Sisterson
Brian McMurray
Beverley Guardian 6 Feb 1998