Private Edward Percy Bennett Andress
22 Jan 1902 - 1988
Biography
The son of George and Lily he was born in Swindon. He married Ivy Bale in 1948 although his service record appears to state they were already married. The couple went on the run The Anchor Hotel in Watchet. An inquest on her death in 1962 was inconclusive.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchet Patrol | Patrol member | 28 Jun 1940 | 31 Dec 1942 |
National ID
WOQB 78/1
Occupation
Transport driver
Address
2 Temple Terrace, Watchet, Somerset
Other information
Transferred to 1st Somerset Battalion Home Guard 31st December 1942. His Home Guard service record states he served the duration of the war and was awarded the Defence Medal.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390&1
1939 Register
Home Guard service record via Chris Perry
Bristol Evening Post 24 March 1962