Private Reginald Powell "Reg" Wakeham
28 Apr 1900 - 28 Jan 1964
Biography
The son of Mark and Annie Wakeham, he married Eileen Biggen in 1936.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelynt Patrol | Patrol member | 05 Feb 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBGF 56/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
February 1942
Occupation
Horseman
Address
Summer Lane, Pelynt Village, Cornwall
Other information
Known as Reg he was a WW1 veteran and served as Sapper 555 then 454040 of the Royal Engineers who was in France from December 1914 all the way through to March 1919. As a farm worker, he farmed in a traditional way and worked with horses all his life.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register