County Group
Locality
Milltimber is 6 miles from Aberdeen to the west.
Patrol members
| Name | Occupation | Posted from | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Eric Cameron Finlayson | Secretary - Aberdeen Dairymans Assc. |
Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Private Alexander Cruickshank | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private Alfred Findlay | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private R. Macleod | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 | |
| Private A. Will | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Operational Base (OB)
May have been just to the north of Milltimber in heavily wooded area also known at Countesswells.
OB Status
Location not known
Location
Milltimber Patrol
Patrol Targets
The likely targets would have been bridges over the River Dee. This would be a natural barrier for invasion troops trying to head North or South. The railway from Aberdeen to Ballater passes through Milltimber which may also have been a target.
Other information
Given the close proximity to Milltimber, the names have been assumed based on the River Dee splitting the areas. Please also see Maryculter Patrol report for names.
References
TNA ref WO199/3388 201 Bn rolls
Hancock Report held at B.R.A