Corporal Mervyn Calvin Hurst
05 Apr 1899 - 25 Jul 1966
Biography
The son of John and Gertrude Hurst, he married Irene Sinnitt in 1943. Mervyn and Lionel were brothers.
In 1940 he was awarded the Royal Humane Society award for bravery having saved a man from drowning in Asheldham Chase gravel pit.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dengie Patrol | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
DDQB 87/3
Occupation
Sand pit works manager
Address
The Chase Farm, Asheldham, Essex
Other information
In 1939 he was a senior ARP warden.
References
WO199/3389
1939 Register
Essex Newsman 24 Aug 1940