Second Lieutenant John Andrew "Johnny" West
20 May 1916 - April 1987
Biography
Known as Johnny he was the son of John and Marjorie. He married Hannah Forster in 1937.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton le Hole Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 1942 |
| Durham Area 3 | Assistant Group Commander | 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
FFSI 255/1
Occupation
Coal hewer
Address
34, Coal Bank Terrace, Hetton le Hole, County Durham
Other information
Johnny West was the Hetton le Hole Patrol's original leader and Sergeant. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant and acted as the Group Assistant Commanding Officer.
In 1939 he was an ARP warden and first-aider.
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
John Mennear
1939 Register