Private William Montague "John" Osborne
14 Jul 1916 - 26 Feb 1981
Profile Picture
Profile picture
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grampound Patrol | Patrol member | 06 Sep 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBJG 29/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
September 1942
Occupation
Horseman and coal merchant
Address
Ringmore House, Grampound, Cornwall
Other information
Known as John he was a well known local character who worked as a coal merchant, had a small holding and who's family ran one of the local shops.
John Osbourne has a swollen face in the group photograph, the result of his rifle recoiling while firing on the range earlier that day.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Pat and Joy (nee Knowles) Champion