Private Francis Stott
22 Oct 1925 - 05 Nov 2008
Biography
Francis married Esme Barker in 1953.
Interviewed in 1997 he said, “We were trained in unarmed combat too. We could break a neck well enough.”
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Ore (Wells) Patrol | Patrol member | 01 Feb 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WQAK 128/4
Occupation
Farmer assisting father
Address
Hollow Farm, The Hollow, Westbury sub Mendip, Somerset
Other information
The nominal roll records his year of birth as 1924. On 15 Dec 1945 the Wells Group of Somerset Auxiliers had a stand down meal at the Bekynton Cafe in Wells. The men are listed in their Patrols. Francis is listed as a member that was not involved from formation
Other pictures
Profile picture
Caption & credit
Francis Stott and John Sealy together at a wartime Mendip display in 1997 (Donald Brown)
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
Wells stand down menu
Western Daily Press 29 Jan 1997