Lieutenant William "Garfield" Smith
20 Feb 1905 - 13 Jan 1986
Biography
The original Sergeant of Nevern Patrol, Smith was later promoted to Lieutenant as Assistant Group Commander of Area 4. He was remembered by Charlie Shives of Milford Haven Patrol “The Nevern Unit was led by a Mr. Smith, who had a farm near the village. He was a very capable leader and thought a great deal of “Stokey” [Sergeant Lewis – Milford Haven Patrol].
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanhyfer Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
| Nevern Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
| De Cymru Grwp 4 - Sir Benfro | Assistant Group Commander | 14 Apr 1944 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| South Wales Group 4 - Pembrokeshire | Assistant Group Commander | 14 Apr 1944 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
ZWAH 23/2
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Llwyngoras, Nevern, Volindre, Crymych, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Other information
He could be contacted via telephone number Newport 022.
William Garfield Smith and Sergeant Stanley Alexander Smith of Berry Hill Patrol were brothers.
References
Hancock data held at B.R.A
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
The Story of Stokey Lewis by Walter Ireland
Roy Lewis article in Western Telegraph Dec 2002