County Group
Locality
Drummuie is a hamlet near to Drummuie Castle.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant David Peddie | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Corporal James Robertson | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Cecil Borthwick | Gamekeeper (1947 P&J) |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private George Charmichael | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private David W. Low | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private James Morrison | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private T. Munro | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Norman Shand | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private James Stables | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Private James Steven | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
The OB collapsed around 1956 and the area is now fenced off. All that remains is a sunken feature in ground where OB was.
The Patrol was based on Bahill, Huntly. This overlooks Huntly on high ground to south east. It is 3.5 miles from Forgue Patrol OB, 3.5 miles to Bin Hill OB, 5 miles from Bogmoon OB and 5 miles from Gartly OB.
Patrol & OB pictures
OB Image
Caption & credit
OB site from the air
OB Image
Caption & credit
This picture was kindly provided by Norman Davidson. Taken at the OB site.
OB Status
Destroyed
OB accessibility
This OB is on private land. Please do not be tempted to trespass to see it
Location
Drummuie Patrol
Patrol Targets
Local targets would have been the road and rail networks, around the Huntly area.
Training
Training was conducted at Blairmore House, Huntly.
Other information
Norman Davidson (Forestry Worker) recalls two other structures in the wood, however is unable to locate them today.
References