Private Maurice Edward Pepperell
28 Aug 1901 - 1969
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Biography
Maurice was the manager of the butchers shop in Fore Street, next to the Kings Arms, Ivybridge. Always a keen gardener he became the Honorary Secretary of the Ivybridge Gardening Association. He was originally a Sergeant in the regular Home Guard but was demoted to private before joining the Patrol.
Remembered as a large man he once drove an Austin 7 from Aberdeen to Newport, South Wales, in a day.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugborough Patrol | Patrol member | 30 May 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WHUW 25/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
30th May 1940
Occupation
Butcher
Address
2 Charlton Terrace, Ivybridge, Devon
Other information
The son of William and Jane, Maurice married Gladys Roskilly in 1929 and after her death married Mary Hambley in 1942.
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