Bilton Patrol

County Group
Yorkshire (East Riding) Group 8
Locality

Bilton is a large village 5 miles north-east of Hull on the B1238 road.

Patrol members
Name Occupation Posted from Until
Sergeant Frank Jameson

Ships plumber

 Unknown 03 Dec 1944
Corporal John Haythorpe Holley

Stone mason

 Unknown 03 Dec 1944
Private Albert Hausen Carr

Market gardener

 Unknown 03 Dec 1944
Private Arthur Edward Grantham

Lorry driver

 Unknown 03 Dec 1944
Private Sydney Jameson

Shop assistant

 Unknown Unknown
Private Frederick William Jubb

Ships joiner

 Unknown 03 Dec 1944
Operational Base (OB)

The OB was built into the north bank of the Thirtley and Wyton Drain, 150 yards from Langdale Lane, Ganstead. All that remains are depressions.

Patrol & OB pictures
Bilton Auxiliary Unit 1
Bilton OB site
OB Status
Destroyed
Location

Bilton Patrol

Patrol Targets

Possible targets would have included the road to the north which is the main coast road from Hull to all eastern coast towns.

Training

This Patrols training was done at Burton Constable Hall under the watchful eyes of Mr Robert Thirsk, the Estate Gamekeeper and a WW1 Veteran.

Weapons and Equipment

Weapons remembered are; Canadian Ross .30 rifle, Revolvers, Commando Knives, Sten Guns and a .22 Sniper Rifle.

References

TNA ref WO199/3389

Hancock data held at B.R.A

1939 Register

Andy Gwynne

East Ridings Secret Resistance by Alan Williamson