Sam was the son of Francis and Bessie Quick and was the brother of Auxiliers Richard and William Quick. In 1939 the brothers are all living at Woolcombe Farm, Uplyme with another brother Robert who was a Special Constable.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplyme / Axminster Patrol | Patrol Leader | 30 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
Farmer
He was awarded the British Empire Medal 15 Dec 1944 for services to 203rd (G.H.Q Reserve) Battalion Home Guard. He managed to shoot down a German plane which later crashed at Portland. He was a well respected man that others would follow his lead.
He never married and died at Cuthayes Farm.
Ms Joan Curtis, the partner of Sam Quick, served in the ATS for 4 years during the war, and only visited Cuthayes Farm several times while on leave. Sam Quick did not say what he did during the war, even after the war but she did say Sam Quick went to Coleshill House to train with "Marines" for some weekends. She recalled he did his duty with regulars, including most weekends.
TNA ref WO199/3391
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
London Gazette 15 Dec 1944
Ms Joan Curtis and Gill Quick