Bertie Daniels is unusual as he is both a Auxilier and a Special Duties Operator.
Bertie Scoggins Daniels was born in Brockley, London in 1899, to dressmaker Julia Daniels and Albert Scoggins he married Elizabeth Spall in 1936 in Sibton, Suffolk.
In 1922 Bertie moved to Victoria, Australia but returned to Burt House Farm n 1929. He is recorded as 5 feet 10 inches with a fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweffling Suboutstation | Operator | Unknown | 20 Jul 1944 |
| Saxmundham Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Farmer
Bertie joined the Royal Marine Artillery on 19 September 1916. He served as a Gunner 15143 until 22 Jan 1920, during WW1.
He then joined the Royal Irish Constabulary on 18 March 1920, at the age of 20. After just a few weeks of R.I.C. police training, he was assigned to serve in Kerry from 21 April 1920. In 1920 Constabulary Medal (Ireland) was awarded to Constable B. S. Daniels, Royal Irish Constabulary, believed to be for gallantry in operations in East Kerry in May or early June 1920, shortly after Daniels had begun his active service in the field. Daniels served on in Kerry until the R.I.C. was disbanded in 1922.
With Britain in Mortal Danger by John Warwicker
1939 Register
TNA ref ADM 159/90/15143
TNA ref WO199/3389