Private Robert Stanley Prout
18 Nov 1895 - 20 May 1963
Biography
A WW1 veteran he served as Private 266382 in 2/6 Battalion Devonshire Regiment 22 Aug 1914 until 12 March 1919 having served in India. He is recorded as being 5 foot 7 inches tall. He was awarded the British and the Victory medal.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Teath Patrol | Patrol member | 06 Oct 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBAE 113/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
October 1942
Occupation
Quarryman
Address
Coleman's Cottage, St Teath, Cornwall
Other information
The son of Robert Sn and Feta, Robert was the brother of Auxilier William Prout. Both brothers worked in a slate quarry so would have had a working knowledge of explosives. He married Alice Shepherd in 1929.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register