Walter Henry Denslow

Corporal Walter Henry "Jack" Denslow
17 Aug 1913 - 20 Dec 2010
Walter and Charles Denslow
Walter and Charlie Denslow
Biography

Walter was the Corporal of Bovey Patrol, Devon.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Bovey Patrol Patrol Corporal 24 Jul 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WHAW 133/1
Occupation

Farm worker

Address
Bovey Cottage, Beer, Devon
Other information

The sons of Henry and Bessie, he was known as Jack and was the younger brother of Auxilier Charlie Denslow. He married Jessie Brunfield in 1937.

He became the Corporal of the Bovey Patrol 19th January 1942 and was awarded the Defence Medal after stand down. He was the explosive expert in the Patrol as he wasn't nervous of using it.

All of the Auxiliers in Bovey Patrol worked on the Bovey Estate.

In later life he wrote his memories of his time in Auxiliary Units. He was also interviewed by the history department of Colyton Grammar School.

Other pictures
Walter Denslow MI
Walter Denslow memorial
References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register

The Late Walter Denslow

Colyton Museum.

Colyton Grammar School History Department for Walter's interview.