His obituary in 1952 records him as a man who had identified himself with many good causes in his native parish. He was a keen churchman, a member of the Parochial Church Council as well as a sides man and bell ringer. He was a committee member of the Menheniot Co-Operative Society and the Parish Produce Association. He was an earlier member of the Athletic Association and won trophies for billiards. 2nd Lieutenant Bill Mewton attended his funeral and is is clearly stated in Reg's obituary that Mewton is representing Auxiliary Units.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland Patrol | Patrol member | 01 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
Quarry worker
The son of Benjamin and Mary Babbage. In 1921 father and son both worked for Betty Steed at Menheniot Quarry. He married Mary Underwood in 1928.
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Roseland Patrol diary.
Cornish Guardian 24 July 1952