Local historian Jack Tully-Jackson interviewed George Davidson and Charlie Spence about their war time efforts and there is a DVD called "The Fighting Farmers" which tells their story.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Linton Patrol | Patrol Leader | 1941 | 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol Leader | June 1944 | June 1944 |
Farmer
George Davidson was the Patrol's best shot.
He went to the Isle of Wight for the first two weeks in June 1944 as part of the island garrison and did mainly night time patrols. He managed to see the fleet set off for the French coast on 6th of June.
Davidson mentioned how he went to Coleshill House with the Patrol for training and entered the famous Coleshill competitions. He said they came third and this made them all very proud.
The certificates were awarded to George Davidson. They are now at Castle Museum in Edinburgh for safe keeping.
The National Archives in Kew WO199/3388
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Jack Tully-Jackson