Sergeant William Alexander "Willy" Manson
17 May 1910 - 1995
Biography
William "Willy" was born on the 17th of May 1910 to farmer Alexander Manson and his wife Catherine (Henderson).
On 27th of October 1944, Willy, listed as a farmer married Jessie (Allan) in Lybster.
Willy passed away in 1995.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weydale Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
SXCO 1 /4
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Ballimore, Weydale, Caithness
Other information
On Friday the 15th of July 1988, The local press wrote that Grenades were uncovered in a shed at a house in Dunnet. Willy kept expolosives at home rather than in the OB. It was quoted in the press as "a large cache".
References
TNA ref WO199/3388,
Hancock data held at B.R.A