Captain Sidney Basil "Woody" Wood
21 Jul 1893 - 1959
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Biography
Sidney was the Group Commander of Group 6 Devon.
Born in Hammersmith, London he married Marjorie French in 1916.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Group 6 - East Devon. | Group Commander | 14 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WFYA 99/1
Occupation
Retired farmer
Address
The Brecks, Beer Road, Seaton, Devon
Other information
Promoted to Lieutenant 1st February 1941 and to Captain 9th November 1942 he was the Group Commander of East Devon, Group 6.
Known as "Woody" he travelled everywhere in a motorcycle and sidecar.
His Granddaughter, Mrs Bradshaw, recalls him as a fisherman and water bailiff and also a poacher ! The 1939 Register records him as a retired farmer. The house was near the Cemetery gate and was falling down around him.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Granddaughter - Mrs Bradshaw