Lieutenant Robert Drew
10 Sep 1893 - 28 Aug 1951
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Biography
Originally from St Issey Patrol, Robert was the Group Commander of Group 4 in Cornwall from 1st February 1941.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Issey Patrol | Group Commander | 29 May 1940 | 01 Feb 1941 |
| Cornwall Group 4 - North Coast | Group Commander | 01 Feb 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WANC 42/1
Commissioned or Enlisted
June 1940
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Drogo, Padstow, Cornwall
Other information
Robert was promoted to Lieutenant 1st February 1941.
A First World War veteran he served from 1 Feb 1915 to 1 March 1919 and is recorded as 5 foot 8 inches. He spent a month in hospital in April 1918 due to a gun shot wound to the back, over the right kidney, in France. He never returned to the front. He was firstly in 24th Service Battalion Royal Fusiliers and later Corporal 783426 in 29 (City of London) Battalion London Regiment.
He married Lilian M Key in 1928.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
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