Sergeant Frederick Pettifer White
04 Feb 1904 - 12 Feb 1972
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Fred White Patrol Leader
Biography
Fred was the baker in the village. Charlie Haysom was his assistant.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Matravers Patrol | Patrol Leader | 31 May 1940 | 20 Jan 1944 |
National ID
WLKB/28/1
Occupation
Master Baker
Career
He joined the regular Home Guard on 31 May 1940.
He was recruited from the Home Guard to Auxiliary Units. Fred White formed the Patrol, apparently having been approached by Colonel Russell, who was the commander of the Purbeck Home Guard Company.
Dorset Home Guard records show his promotion to Corporal on 1st April 1941. Initially the men remained on the roll of the Home Guard until late in 1942, when they move to 203 Battalion.
Fred left on 20 Jan 1944 for the British Army. He joined a field bakery unit, working just behind the front lines.
Address
Chipping Harden, Langton Matravers
Other pictures
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Fred's Stand Down badge
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Frederick Pettifer White (from Tony White)
References
WO199/3390
Peter White