Sergeant Sydney Roy Rogers
27 Mar 1913 - 11 Sep 1998
Biography
Sydney Rogers became the Patrol sergeant when Frank Ellwood joined the army in 1943. He married Eileen May Wheeler 8 July 1937 and they had three children, one of whom, Katrina M Rogers, was born during the war in 1943. In 1939 the couple were living with Eileen's parents at South Court Avenue, Dorchester. After the war the family moved to live in the Bournemouth area.
Sydney Rogers address was Galton Nursery, so presumably he worked as a nurseryman there.
This is nowadays known as Dobbies Garden Centre, operating as part of the Wyevale Group.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmayne Patrol | Patrol Leader | 15 Oct 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WKCC 183/4
Occupation
Nurseryman.
Address
Galton Nursery, 24 Wareham Road, Owermoigne, Dorset. (1939) 27 South Court Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset
Other information
In 1939 he was part of the Auxiliary Fire Team.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A