Private Bertram Henry Spanton Stephens
08 Nov 1921 - 12 Feb 2005
Biography
Bertram and Frederick E B Stephens were brothers. In 1939 he was elected as a member of the Canterbury Farmers’ Club and East Kent, Chamber of Agriculture.
He married Joan Rowbottom in Mar 1945. In thanks for a Wedding gift he provided a film show and supper for the farm workers and their children.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Patrol | Patrol member | 13 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
DJHO 119/3
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Abbey Farm, Bedlam Court Lane, Minster, Kent
Other information
Stephens was issued with a Smith & Wesson revolver serial number 25806. In 1943 this was withdrawn to be reamed to accept British Pattern .38 ammunition, indicating it had previously used commercial US ammunition. However, it was found to be unserviceable by REME and replaced.
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Document confirming replacement of Stephens Revolver (Gardner Papers)
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
1939 Register
Norman Bonney for Captain Gardner's papers.
Thanet Advertiser 25 Mar 1939, 27 Mar 1945