Corporal Herbert George "Herbie" Thorp
11 Nov 1906 - 21 Feb 1985
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Biography
The son of Charles and Grace Thorp he married Elsie Edwards in 1932.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Patrol | Patrol Corporal | 10 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WFJD 155/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
10th July 1940
Occupation
Butcher
Address
12 Old Town Street, Dawlish, Devon
Other information
Sergeant Manning would collect Herbie Thorp every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon in his sports car to take to training.
Herbie was awarded the Defence Medal at stand down.
He was a very capable man. His son remembers being allowed to “play” with his Sten Gun that was kept in a kitchen cupboard.
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Herbert Thorp with his wife Elsie
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Herbert Thorp memorial
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