County Group
Locality
Diptford is a village in the South Hams, Devon, overlooking the River Avon.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Eric Lionel Ryder | Estate gardener |
29 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Arthur William Andrews | Farm worker |
01 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Alfred Andrews | Farm worker |
26 Jun 1942 | 22 Jun 1944 |
| Private Edward Anthony Geatches | Farmer |
06 Sep 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Leonard James Roberts | Pig breeder |
28 Mar 1942 | 05 Oct 1943 |
| Private Samuel John Stone | Mill hand |
06 Sep 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Cyril Henry Wollington | Railway worker |
10 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
Many years ago an OB type structure was discovered near to the Loddiswell to Diptford rail line. It's exact whereabouts were not recorded. Please contact us if you can help locating it again.
OB Status
Location not known
Location
Diptford Patrol
Patrol Targets
The Patrol are best placed to damage the branch rail line from Kingsbridge to South Brent. Another target would have been the A358 and road bridge at Avonwick.
Training
Training took place with the other Patrols of Group 3.
Weapons and Equipment
It is assumed they were issued with the standard kit, arms and explosives.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Auxilier Alec Rogers (Ugborough Patrol)