Second Lieutenant Arthur Williams Pope
23 Dec 1896 - 06 Nov 1989
Biography
Arthur was the Assistant Group Commander of Group 6 Devon.
Born to Albert and Julia in Bristol, he married Marion Swift in Wareham, Dorset in 1924 and in 1939 the family were living in Whiteway Drive, Exeter.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Poppleford Patrol | Patrol Leader | 05 Jun 1940 | 02 Apr 1943 |
| Devon Group 6 - East Devon. | Assistant Group Commander | 02 Apr 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WDBY 264/1
Occupation
School enquiry officer
Address
Cobnalls, Newton Poppleford, Devon
Other information
Arthur was an Auxilier with the Newton Poppleford Patrol but was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 2nd April 1943 as Assistant Group Commander.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register