Private Stanley William Becklake
04 Nov 1920 - 30 Oct 2005
Biography
The son of William and Winifred Becklake he married Phyllis Squires in 1952. Brynsworthy Manor was originally his Grandfathers home. In the 1950s Stanley worked as a motor engineer in the garage at Bickington.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawstock Patrol | Patrol member | 01 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WHDE 78/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
1 July 1940
Occupation
Gardener
Address
Brynsworthy Manor, Bickington, Devon
Other information
Stanley Becklake was a full time gardener and was slightly lame due to a accident years before. Some thought he may not have been an asset to the Patrol due to this but Bert Verney considered he could have been a dark horse.
References
The late Auxilier Bert Verney from his book “Reflections – A trilogy of memories” ISBN 1 874448 20 5
TNA ref WO 199/3391
The Book of Bishops Tawton by Amery, Luxford and Sanders.
1939 Register and 1921 Census