Private Peter Louis Potter
29 May 1925 - 23 Oct 2019
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Biography
Peter was Auxilier Walter Potter's son. When one of the Patrol broke his arm badly, Peter was co-opted to join the Patrol as a replacement, but was called up just a couple of months later. He served as a rear gunner on Lancaster bombers.
Peter marched at the Cenotaph in London in remembrance of Auxiliary Units in November 2015.
Peter’s story is recorded in a book by Hugh Frostick, Tales of Peter Potter, which includes his time with Auxiliary Units and in the RAF.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingringhoe Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
DDMC 178/5
Address
Little Brier Street
Other information
He joined RAF
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Cenotaph 2015 Trevor Miners on left Peter Potter on right
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Caption & credit
Cenotaph March 2016 - Jim Caddy represented by daughter Violette Valentine 3rd on left. Peter Potter in wheelchair(from Tom Sykes)
References
WO199/3389
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