County Group
Locality
Leven is a seaside town in Fife. It lies on the coast of the Firth of Forth at the mouth of the River Leven
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant James G. Duncan | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private John J. Brown | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private George Duncan | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Andrew M. Nicol | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private John N. Smith | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private James Smith | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Thomas Thomson | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
We have been asked to keep the location private.
OB Status
Location not known
OB accessibility
This OB is on private land. Please do not be tempted to trespass to see it
Location
Leven Patrol
Patrol Targets
Targets would include main road and railway lines for east coast routes to and from Forth Rail Bridge and Tay Rail Bridge along with dockyards close by at Methil, and shipping in ports/harbours.
Training
Training took place at Melville House, weekends and some evenings. Regular Army Scout Section conducted training programme and some 24 hour schemes.
References
David Blair
TNA ref WO199/3388
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Interviews with Jim Duncan [Patrol Leader]
Correspondence with relatives of former Patrol Members.
Landowner whose property the OB is located.