Geoffrey Arthur Edward Newman

Geoffrey Newman was working as an Engineering Draughtsman apprentice at Laurence Scott and Electro-motors (LSE) in Norwich and living in Shotesham during his time in the Auxiliary Units. 

At over 6 foot he was a tall man but a real gentleman and hugely patriotic.

Even though he was gently teased by his family in later life for is involvement in “Dad's Army” he never revealed his Auxiliary past or training.
He must have remembered his time fondly though as he retained his “202” shoulder insignia, his Auxiliary Unit lapel badge (awarded after stand down) and two stand down letters written to Auxiliers by General Franklyn and Colonel Douglas.

He also cut out and kept two newspaper articles from The Daily Sketch dated Saturday 14th April 1945. The headlines of “The mystery H.Gs were British Maquis” and “Secret Civilian Army Stood by for Invasion” must have concerned him regarding his commitment to the official secrets act.

A keen photographer he took many photographs of the Patrol, the photos coming from his collection.

He was also a keen “radio ham” and joined the Royal Signals (TA) for a few years after the war.