Private William Stanley "Bill" Stephenson
02 Oct 1904 - 1974
Biography
Known as Bill, Stephenson was the local chemist. His shop was just three doors down from the Probert’s butcher shop on Ringwood Road. The butcher's was alongside Woolworth’s and had a pillbox outside.
The local Ringwood Rotary Club contained a number of former Auxiliers post-war. Ray Withall, Ted Geary and Ted Harvey (Special Duties Operator also from St Leonards Hotel) were all to become Presidents, as was Bill Stephenson from Ringwood “A” Patrol.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood A Patrol | Patrol member | 05 Apr 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EESD 25511
Occupation
Chemist
Address
67 Northfield Road (1939) then Lensmere Cottage, Ringwood, Hampshire
Other information
His cottage had supposedly been the home of Lord Haw Haw before the war, though he is claimed to have lived in many other places too!
References
TNA ref WO 199/3391
1939 Register
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