Private Donald William Carlton "Don" Bird
05 Jan 1908 - 24 Feb 1987
Biography
Donald was the Sergeant of Stokeinteignhead Patrol
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stokeinteignhead Patrol | Patrol Leader | 17 Nov 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WGYW 59/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
17th November 1941
Occupation
Dairyman
Address
Santa Rosa, Ivy Tree Hill, Stokeinteignhead, Devon
Other information
Originally from mid Wales, he married Gwendoline E C Wright in Stokeinteignhead in 1935. Don Bird had been a professional footballer before the war having played left wing for Cardiff, Bury, Torquay United (1937) then ending his career at Southend United. He had been a Welsh international player 1929-1930. He was recorded as being 5 foot 8 inches tall.
He retired from football and became a farmer and market gardener, later moving to Blue Waters in Maidencombe.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390
The Hancock data held at B.R.A.
1939 Register
Torquay Times 21 June 1935