County Group
Locality
Llanfyrnach is a village and parish in the hundred of Cemais, Pembrokeshire, Wales, close to the border with Carmarthenshire. It is situated in a remote upland area on the headwaters of the River Taf about 11 miles from Cardigan.
Though in Pembrokeshire this Patrol was officially recorded with Carmarthenshire Patrols.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Phillip Picton Webb Potter | Farm assistant |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Corporal Davey William Brynmor James | Baker |
06 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private David Emrys Evans | Wood worker |
Unknown | 1942 |
| Private J. Gibby | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Gwynfor Thomas Harries | Rail porter |
10 Jun 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private James Evans Llewellyn | Agricultural labourer |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Benjamin David Rinaldo Owen | 16 Jun 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Ieuan Glyndwr Rees | Bus driver |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
The OB is thought to have been in woods just outside the village.
OB Status
Location not known
Location
Llanfyrnach Patrol
References
TNA ref WO199/3389.
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A.
The Last Ditch by David Lampe
Roy Lewis article in Western Telegraph Dec 2002