Corporal Eric Carver served with his former Intelligence Officer, Capt Hamilton-Hill in North Africa on Operation Ringlet, which was an SOE operation producing sabotage and supply packages to be dropped into the Balkans.
He then went on to serve in SOE Force 136 in the Far East, earning the Military Medal, by this time as acting Warrant Officer Class II. The citation recorded how he parachuted into the central Karen region in Feb 1945. When his British Officer was wounded, he covered his withdrawal with a Bren Gun and then took over his duties. This included several demolitions charges. He was described as unfailing cheerful and his energy provided inspiration to all those with him.
His SOE file is held at The National Archives reference HS9/275/6.
After the war he returned to the family business, a chip shop in the High Street, Ashby, Scunthorpe.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lincolnshire Scout Section | Scout Section Corporal | 09 Nov 1940 | 05 May 1943 |
| Force 136 | SOE Agent | 1944 | 1945 |
| Force 136 | SOE Agent | 1944 | 1945 |
| Operation Ringlet | SOE Agent | 01 Jun 1943 | 1943 |
| Operation Ringlet | SOE Agent | 01 Jun 1943 | 1943 |
| Massingham Mission | SOE Agent | 05 May 1943 | 01 Jun 1943 |
| Massingham Mission | SOE Agent | 05 May 1943 | 01 Jun 1943 |
Fish fryer
The Lincolnshire Regiment Infantry Training Centre at Lincoln for basic training.
Auxiliary Units from 9 Nov 1940 to 29 April 1943.
After service with SOE, he was discharged from the Army on 5 Sep 1946.
The son of Francis and Grace, he married Olive Pickup in 1942 and they had 5 children.
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SOE Assignment, Donald Hamilton-Hill
The National Archives HS9/275/6
Lincolnshire Regiment Archives (with thanks “Buteman” WW2Talk)