Private William Rowland "Billy" Elliott
18 Aug 1910 - 08 Dec 1978
Biography
Born in Woodchester, Gloucestershire to Arthur and Ellen Elliott.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford (East The Water) Patrol | Patrol member | 30 Aug 1942 | 25 May 1943 |
National ID
WFDI 43/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
30 Aug 1942
Occupation
Builders mason
Address
Owl Pen, Old Barnstaple Road, Bideford, Devon
Other information
William was discharged from Auxiliary Units to join His Majesty's Forces 25th May 1943. It is thought he served in Burma.
Written by his name on the nominal roll is "documents to War Office 1st May 1946". He originally joined the Home Guard 2 June 1940.
His best man at his wedding to Doris Powe in 1935 was Auxilier John Woolf. Billy was a very self sufficient person. He built his own boat, in the Luxton family workshop, at a very early age, and was soon using it on the River Torridge and at sea.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Christine Luxton