Private Corben John Colchester
16 Feb 1914 - 11 Jun 1979
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoveton Patrol | Patrol member | 12 Dec 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
TRYA 111/1
Occupation
General farmer & tractor driver
Address
5 Crossway, Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norfolk
Other information
According to grand-daughter Rachael, Corben had to sleep in the OB during heightened times of invasion threat. He was paired with local butcher Ben Garrod whose name does not exist on the nominal roll and perhaps left the Patrol before this list was established in 1942.
The pair had gelignite and were tasked to blow up Wroxham Bridge and Coltishall Bridge should invasion occur.
Corben had his stand down badge and also a copy of The Countryman's Calendar.
References
Rachael Waring (nee Colchester)
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register