Lieutenant Leyshon B. Owen
12 Jan 1899 - 05 Oct 1955
Biography
Leyshon was the original Patrol Leader of Coity Patrol and was promoted 6 Jan 1943 to Group Commander of Glamorgan Group 4b with the rank of Second Lieutenant and promoted again to Lieutenant before stand down.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coety Patrol | Group Commander | Unknown | 06 Jan 1943 |
| Coity Patrol | Group Commander | Unknown | 06 Jan 1943 |
| Grŵp De Cymru 4b - Morgannwg | Group Commander | 06 Jan 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| South Wales Group 4b - Glamorgan | Group Commander | 06 Jan 1943 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
XJFH 108/3
Occupation
Haulage contractor
Address
Tudor House, Hoel Simonston, Coity, Bridgend, Wales. Telephone number Bridgend 149.
Other information
Leyshon was the father of Auxilier Corporal James Owen who replaced him as the Coity Patrol Leader. In 1939 his address was 44 Cowbridge Road, Bridgend.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register