Private Albert Charles Rosslyn Hookey
16 Oct 1903 - 15 Jun 1984
Biography
He quite often used Rosslyn or Ross as his first name. He was the brother-in-law of the Shotter brothers having married their sister Daisy. He worked for Group Commander Jim Fisk at Brighstone. His brother was in the regular Home Guard platoon at Brighstone.
He went out on the Downs at night to “camp out” (probably staying in the OB). He stored hand grenades and other weapons at home beneath the family’s beds.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighstone Patrol | Patrol member | 25 Mar 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EQDA 80/1
Occupation
Farm labourer
Address
Little Shate, Mill Lane, Brighstone, Isle of Wight
Other information
He was a member of Shanklin Auxiliary Fire Service at one point.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391,
1939 Register
S Price