Edward George Mortimer White

Mort White was a War Office Agricultural Officer and a tenant farmer at Nerrols Farm and where the first OB was constructed. He was married to Elizabeth Bent so was the brother-in-law to Lieutenant Jim and Bill Bent.

Part of the original group he was recruited in October 1940. His services were “no longer required” in December 1942 so it is assumed the OB at Nerrols Farm would have been abandoned at that time to maintain secrecy. Drs Reginald and Roland Husbands operated on John Mortimer White in April 1942, the 5 year old son of Auxilier Mort White. Shortly after removing John's tonsils and adenoids he collapsed and died. Mort would have had to carry on training next to Reggie Husbands.

Captain Ian Fenwick was billeted with Mort White at Nerrols Farm and his batman was billeted in the village of Cheddon Fitzpaine.

Mort was a long time Chairman of the local National Farmers Union and a Rotarian.