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.
Mort was a long time Chairman of the local National Farmers Union and a Rotarian.
Captain Ian Fenwick was billeted with Mort White at Nerrols Farm and his batman was billeted in the village of Cheddon Fitzpaine.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol member | 14 Oct 1940 | 09 Dec 1942 |
Dairy & general farmer
He was discharged 9th December 1942. Recorded is his services were no longer required.
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register