Private John Henry Toy
14 Nov 1896 - 21 Sep 1983
Biography
The son of John and Margaret he married Elizabeth Orchard in 1924. John travelled to America in Sept 1920 returning in Aug 1921. He is recorded as being 5 foot 4 inches with brown hair and brown eyes and a fair complexion. He went with £60.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven Patrol | Patrol member | 06 Aug 1942 | 28 May 1943 |
National ID
WAHF 95/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
August 1942
Occupation
Carpenter
Address
Lower Gravesend, Helston, Cornwall
Other information
John was transferred to the 8th Battalion (Helston) Home Guard 28th May 1943. A WW1 veteran he served in the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry as Private 201589 and was awarded the Victory and British medals.
References
Victor Strike, son of Sergeant Strike
Susan Carter, daughter of Lieutenant Eva.
Alwyn Harvey recorder for Defence of Britain Database
TNA ref WO199/3391 & WO372/20/68558
1939 Register