Henry George Davis

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Private Henry George Davis
Life dates
07 Apr 1912 - 30 Apr 1992
Biography

The son of William George and Mabel Grace Davis he married Constance Sims in 1942.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Swainswick Patrol Patrol member 31 May 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WPED 253/3
Occupation

Market gardener

Address
Hillside, Upper Swainswick, Bath, Somerset
Other information

His family recall stories he told of being trained to use a hat pin on the Jugular vein to kill the enemy and the Patrol went to RAF Charmy Down on exercise. The men used to sit in the OB at night playing cards.

He was awarded a Home Guard stand down certificate, and Auxiliary lapel badge. He served in the HG and Auxiliary units – 31 May 1940 to 31 Dec 1944.

References

Caroline and Richard Davey

TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391

1939 Register