Corporal Frederick Percival "Chris" Kilford
25 Nov 1903 - 12 Mar 1950
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Biography
Known as Chris.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaythling Patrol | Patrol member | 20 Nov 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EEYI 207/1
Occupation
Garage proprietor & partner in general engineering
Address
"Connaught" Freegrounds Road, Hedge End, near Southampton, Hampshire
Other information
Kilford died when living at 10 Museum Street, Jersey in 1950 aged only 47.
His son spoke of his father being a very good vehicle mechanic, seemingly able to recover large vehicles that others couldn’t, and that he had a garage near Botley, which still operates as a garage to this day. He also outlined how Fred set up a successful business emptying the latrines at all the military bases that had formed in the local area - most likely to be the camps of personnel gathering for the D-day landings. Fred seemingly sold out his half of the businesses.
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Caption & credit
Chris Kilford 1944
References
TNA ref WO 199/3391
1939 Register
Grandson Phil Kilford and the memories of his father.