Private Reginald Walter Hobba
12 Oct 1915 - 13 Aug 1987
Biography
The son of William and Mabel he married Florence Stead in 1939. He was an ARP warden in 1939.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Blazey Patrol | Patrol member | 14 Jun 1941 | Unknown |
National ID
WARF 210/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
June 1941
Occupation
Farm labourer. 1941 Gas worker
Address
38 Landreath Place, St Blazey, Cornwall
Other information
Reginald was transferred to 13th Battalion (Bodmin) Home Guard. Hobba was summoned to court for failing to obscure a light at the stokehole of St Blazey Gas Works on 10 Sept 1941. Although it was explained this was virtually impossible he was still fined 10 shillings.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Cornish Guardian 13 Nov 1941.