Private Elias Kirby
20 Mar 1902 - 24 Dec 1968
Biography
Born in Preston, Lancashire he married Vera Nicholas in Watchet in 1928.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watchet Patrol | Patrol member | 20 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WOQC 194/1
Occupation
Garage foreman road haulage
Address
20 Selgrave Terrace, Watchet, Somerset
Other information
An ex regular Army veteran he served as Private 1425262 in the Royal Artillery from 1923. In 1927 he was based at Blackdown Camp, Aldershot. Newspaper reports show he was frequently in trouble for driving offences.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390&1
1939 Register