Private Thomas Harry "Tom" Farthing
11 Jul 1908 - 05 Oct 2003
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Biography
The son of Arthur and Florence he married Phyllis Nichols in 1932.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martock Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WQIM 129/1
Occupation
Dairy farmer
Address
Winters Farm, Tintinhull, Somerset
Other information
In 1939 he is a Special Constable in the Somerset Constabulary.
Paul Farthing, the son of Tom Farthing, confirms that Tom was in the resistance, but he was always very secretive about his role. Paul remembers a large cache of weapons including a Mills Bomb which were handed in on an amnesty.
Paul recalls that his Father was given a medal for his service in the Auxiliary Units but he no longer has it.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391 and WO199/3390
1939 Register
The Paul Farthing and family
John Allen