Private John Bremner
26 Jun 1897 - 11 Dec 1964
Biography
John Bremner helped build Thrumster Hall in 1923. He was known to local children for playing Santa Claus at Christmas time.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrumster Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
SXDJ 38/1
Occupation
Joiner
Career
Bremner joined the regular Home Guard in 1940, meeting at Thrumster Hall. He was subsequently recruited to Auxiliary Units. He never spoke about his training or activities. The only proof of his membership was the two Stand Down letters he kept.
Address
Long Greens, Thrumster, Caithness
Other information
Photos of his Stand Down letters appear in the book, The Dummy Drome.
References
TNA ref WO199/3388
The Dummy Drome, Rob More, 2025
John O’Groat Journal, 10 Dec 1965