Private Wilfred George "Jim" Burch
01 Jun 1915 - 23 Aug 1984
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Biography
The son of William and Blanch Burch, he married Hilda Short in 1941.
Jim was a post war shotting friend of Fred Mortimore and gave evidence at the inquest into his death. Jim's father was also killed whilst cleaning his gun in 1955.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starcross Patrol | Patrol member | 10 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WFJE 176/4
Commissioned or Enlisted
10th July 1940
Occupation
Market gardener
Address
The Gardens, Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon
Other information
Known as Jim he was a fruit and flower market gardener and was awarded the Defence Medal at stand down.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390
1939 Register
Torbay Express and South Devon Echo 9 July 1955