William James Pooley

Private William James Pooley
22 May 1905 - 1981
Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Trencrom Patrol Patrol member 29 May 1940 Unknown
National ID
WBAG 235/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
29th May 1940
Occupation

Rockman in slate quarry

Address
19 Penpol Terrace, Hayle, Conwall
Other information

William was entered on the nominal roll twice. The first entry states he was transferred to 14th Battalion (Hayle) Home Guard 17th February 1943. This was crossed out and his name entered again with his address in Hayle.

Working in a slate quarry would have given William knowledge of explosives.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register