Private Samuel "Sam" Wells
26 Feb 1897 -
Biography
Samuel Wells was one of the older Patrol members. In the First World War he had been a sail maker and rigger for aeroplanes (which had doped canvas wings at that time). His son was serving in the Army during the Second World War and afterwards served in Kenya as part of the Mau Mau conflict, before settling in South Africa.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordingbridge Patrol | Patrol member | 27 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EESS 223/1
Occupation
General labourer
Address
10 Waverley Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
References
TNA ref WO 199/3391
1939 Register