Private William "Bill" John Allis
08 Oct 1923 - 13 Jun 2003
Biography
Bill was keen to join the Army but was rejected on medical grounds and so was recruited to the Patrol by his father.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcliffe Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
TNII 31/4
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Manor Farm, Hatcliffe, Lincolnshire
Other information
Known as Bill he was the son of John. He married Elizabeth Hall in 1950.
He never owned his own farm yet seemed to have been a farmer all his working life. In old age he often spoke of the secret army but was in the first stages of dementia and not too many people believed him. He was remembered as a dear soul and a gentleman through and through. He spent his final days in a home in Yorkshire, to be nearer to his daughter.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389,
1939 Register
Brian McMurray
Peter Kirke/Dave Hunter