He was a near neighbour of Percy Milner, Patrol Leader.
He married Emily Hannah Binge in 1943.
After the war he played cricket for Leavening.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavening Patrol | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
Farmer and Horseman
In August 1945, while walking among some sheaves in a harvested field, he caught his foot against a bomb, which exploded in his face. After receiving first aid at the scene he was taken to Malton Hospital. He suffered from injuries to his eyes, abrasions on his face and shock. By late Sep 1945 he had recovered sufficiently to have resumed light duties on the farm. Quite why there was a bomb in the field does not appear to have been explained.
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Yorkshire Post 20 Aug 1945
Bradford Observer 20 Aug 1945
Hull and East Yorkshire Times 29 Sep 1945