Private Roy Parker Lock
30 Jan 1895 - 1971
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Caption & credit
Roy Lock (from Steve Lock)
Biography
The son of Benjamin and Rose he married Catherine Jacobs in 1922.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Mallet Patrol | Patrol member | 08 Jan 1941 | Unknown |
National ID
WPJC 7/1
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Drakes Farm, Ilton, Somerset
Other information
He was transferred to 2nd Somerset Battalion Home Guard. In 1939 he is an ARP warden.
A WW1 veteran he served with the Somerset Light Infantry serving in France. He was a successful horse racer and was a whip for the Taunton Hunt during the war.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 and 3391
1939 Register
Langport and Somerton Herald
Grandson Steve Lock