Private Walter Ernest Reay
22 Feb 1906 - 04 May 1973
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery Patrol | Patrol member | 25 Oct 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
FFGM 181/1
Occupation
Colliery fore-overman
Address
12, Wells Row, Boldon Colliery, County Durham
Other information
In 1939 he was a Special constable in the Durham Constabulary. He enlisted in the regular Home Guard 16 June 1940 in 7th Durham Battalion, No. 3 Company and was promoted to Sergeant in charge of stores 1 Sept 1940. Records show he was posted "To Aux Units" 25 Oct 1942.
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Caption & credit
Walter Reay HG (TNA ref WO409/27/21/538)
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389 and HG records at WO409/27/21/538
1939 Register