Private George Ewart Freeland
02 Aug 1903 - 1991
Biography
In an interview for the Imperial War Museum, George talks about his time in the Home Guard and in Auxiliary Units.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Oak Patrol | Patrol member | 27 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
DIXE 90/1
Occupation
Fertilizer sales rep
Address
"Loraine", Biddenden Road, St. Michaels, Kent
Other information
In "Wartime Kent" by Oonough Hyndman George recalled he was part of Fungus Patrol, "There was a hole in the ground covered with a mat and steps going vertically down into a cave. It was built by the Royal Engineers and there were bunks for sleeping in, food and a loo and as soon as the enemy arrived we were supposed to disappear at night and go in there".
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
1939 Register
George Freeland
Wartime Kent by Oonough Hyndman