Sergeant Owen Clifford Hawkes
03 May 1913 - 22 Oct 1984
Biography
The son of Clifford and Bertha Hawkes he married Marjory Sharland in 1941.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Patrol | Patrol Leader | 22 Oct 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WOOR 30/3
Occupation
Agricultural field service engineer
Address
The Yews, Tauntfield, Taunton, Somerset
Other information
Sergeant Owen Hawkes ran the family business, Hawkes & Sons Ltd, which had a large ironmongers shop in 32-33 East Street, Taunton and also had the main distributorship for Fordson Tractors. He also had agricultural premises at Galmington, Taunton. He joined in October 1942 and remained in charge of the Patrol until stand down.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 3391
1939 Register & 1921 Census
Hancock data held at B.R.A