Sergeant Alec Richard Rogers
15 Jun 1918 - 01 Nov 2007
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Biography
Sergeant Alec Rogers was the second Sergeant of Ugborough Patrol, replacing Sergeant Ough.
Alec was the 7th generation to be born in Holbeton, the family moving to Filham Farm, Ugborough in 1928. He won a scholarship to King Edward VI School in Totnes and then farmed at Filham until 1975. In 1951 he married Elizabeth Hoare and they had 2 children.
Alec was the first secretary of the Ivybridge Young Farmers Club.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugborough Patrol | Patrol Leader | 14 Aug 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WIPI 106/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
14th August 1942
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Filham Farm, Filham, Ivybridge, Devon
Other information
Alec Rogers kept a diary which can be seen here
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
The Rogers Family