Sergeant Arthur Felix Sowman
25 Jan 1893 - 04 Mar 1955
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Arthur Felix Sowman (Jean Freeman)
Biography
The son of James and Mary, he married Dorothy Amy Pearce in 1919. Arthur died in his local pub The Brewer's Arms, and is buried at St Mary’s Churchyard in Polstead. His son, Arthur James, was also a Patrol Member.
In 1939 he was an ARP warden.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polstead Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
TZCH 60/1
Occupation
Council roadman
Address
Martens Hill, Polstead, Suffolk
Other information
The nominal roll records that he was transferred out.
Jean Freeman (daughter of Arthur James Sowman and granddaughter of Arthur Felix Sowman) knew her Father was in the Patrol, but wasn’t aware her Grandad was in it until CART showed her the nominal role with both their names.
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Arthur Felix Sowman (from Jean Freeman)
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Sowman Memorial
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Brian McMurray
Gareath Evans
Jean Freeman (daughter of Arthur James Sowman and granddaughter of Arthur Felix Sowman).