Private John Barton Sainsbury
01 Jan 1909 - 27 Jun 1974
Biography
John was a keen sportsman and played Hockey at County level for Hereford alongside his brother Guy. In January 1936 John married Dulcie Sophie Blandford, third daughter of another large farming family, at Much Marcle Parish Church. She had also been a hockey player, with the Ledbury Women's club.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross-on-Wye Patrol | Patrol member | Sept 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
OGOE 41/1
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Eccleswall Farm, Bromsash, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Other information
Harry, Guy and John Sainsbury were brothers and all farmed land in the area. John joined Auxiliary Units from 5th Battalion Herefordshire Home Guard.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389,
1939 Register
Gloucester Journal 1 Feb 1936