Private Clarence Hicks
08 Nov 1912 - 1987
Biography
The son of Mabel and William Hicks he was born in Pillaton, Cornwall. He married Mildred Ditchfield in 1945 in Taunton.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham Patrol | Patrol member | 12 Aug 1940 | 07 Jun 1944 |
National ID
WFEC 30/2
Commissioned or Enlisted
August 1940
Occupation
Horseman
Address
Greenover Farm, Horsepool Street, Brixham, Devon
Other information
Clarence Hicks worked on his fathers farm on Horsepool Street. He was known for being able to sell poultry and meat without the need for ration books and no questions asked.
He moved to Somerset before stand down so was posted to the 10th Battalion (Bridgwater) Somerset Home Guard 7th June 1944.
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Clarence Hicks memorial (from Findagrave)
References