Private William Edward "Eddie" Shaw
27 Jun 1915 -
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley South Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Beverley North Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | Unknown |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
National ID
JBAK 188/3
Occupation
Electric welder in shipyard
Address
41, Cherry Lane, Beverley, East Riding, Yorkshire
Other information
Eddie Shaw was originally in Beverley North Patrol but at stand down was in Beverley South. He went to the Isle of Wight as part of the island garrison with the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Auxiliary Units for the second phase of the D-Day invasion mid June to July 1944.
References
The National Archives in Kew WO199/3389
1939 Register
A Saboteur in Wartime – Eddie Shaws own story. Held at East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service ref zDDX599/2/1