Private Herbert "Bert" Philip Bowman
20 Jul 1926 - 16 Nov 2003
Biography
The son of Maurice and Gwen he married Dorothy E Harris in 1955.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprowston Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
National ID
TRVU 143/4
Occupation
Apprentice
Address
66, School Lane, Sprowston, Norfolk
Other information
Bert lied about his age to be able to join Auxiliary Units. While serving he passed his driving test and various exams. When he was called up for regular service in the Army there was no record of this and he had to take them all again.
He recalled he had a Tommy gun and a Winchester rifle with telescopic sight along with a revolver and dagger some of which was stored in his wardrobe at home.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Brian McMurray
Standing up to Hitler by A Hoare