Private Matthew Arkle
05 Oct 1903 - 02 Mar 1960
Biography
He was the brother of Henry and the son of Ephraim and Eleanor (nee Handyside). His Father was widowered with a young family by 1911 at Healey Farm which was the family farm. Matthew went to live with his Grandmother and Uncles at Gallowshaw Farm and was where Matthew died.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwhitton Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
GDOJ 37/3
Occupation
Stockman & horseman assisting uncles
Address
Gallowshaw Farm, Netherwhitton, Northumberland
Other information
In 1939 he was an ARP Warden.
References
Bill Ricalton
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388
1939 Register
Brian McMurray