Private Bernard Francis "Barney" Smith
07 Apr 1907 - 19 Dec 1989
Biography
Francis Bernard is corrected to Bernard Francis in the 1939 Register. He was the son of James and Margaret. Known as Barney and was a colourful character, some time farm worker and quarryman. Also a local footballer of note and keen hunt follower. Called an "incorrigible rake" - "Lock up your daughters, here comes Barney" sums him up. He was the brother-in-law of Assistant Group Commander Second Lieutenant "Mick" Mitchell.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwhitton Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol member | July 1944 | Oct 1944 |
National ID
GDTV 53/3
Occupation
Varied
Address
Ritton White House, Netherwhitton, Morpeth, Northumberland
Other information
He served in the Isle of Wight around D-Day 1944 and at some time between July and Oct 1944 at Balmoral.
References
Bill Ricalton
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388
1939 Register