Private Denis Harold Ferens
20 Oct 1913 - 04 Nov 1993
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Denis Harold Ferens (from The Bystander)
Biography
Denis was the son of Harold and Norah Ferens. After Harold's death his mother married George Byng, 9th Viscount Torrington of Liesse, Buckfastleigh, Devon. Denis married Petronel Francis Mary Milner of Ipplepen. A newspaper account reports the couple's intention to take up residence at Ilton Manor where he would farm and breed horses. The service took place at Buckfast Abbey and there was a telegram of congratulations from the Pope.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Mallet Patrol | Patrol member | 23 May 1940 | Unknown |
National ID
WPJC 8/1
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Ilton Court, Ilton, Somerset
Other information
He transferred to 2nd Somerset Battalion Home Guard.
The couple moved to Ilton Court after their marriage in 1939 but had returned to Devon by 1951. He was a Master of South Devon Foxhounds in 1950s
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Denis Harold Ferens wedding (from The Bystander)
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register
Western Morning News 19 June 1939.
The Bystander 28 June 1939