Alfred George Ovenden

06 Dec 1905 - 30 Sep 1990
Biography

Albert and Alfred were brothers.

Albert Ovenden ;

"Don Symonds came to see me and asked me to join him and he explained as much as he knew or could. He told me it was secret and I was to tell no one. At the time I lived at Sankey Farm, I was looker foreman for Mr Hobbs. My brother Alfred was also recruited by Don Symonds, but we kept it quiet, not even my sister knew until you made the enquiry." [November 1994].

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Dymchurch Patrol Patrol member Unknown 1944
National ID
DJOB 235/1
Occupation

Shepherd

Address
North Fording Farm, St Marys
Other information

Left Auxiliary Units when the Patrol was disbanded January 1944.

References

TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1939 Register