Deskford Auxiliary Unit Patrol

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Currently the only info we have are the names of the members below.

Bill Smith of Braidbog (Sergeant)
Willie Currie (Greens of Blairock)
George Currie (Greens of Blairock)
Ian Bowie (Briggs of Darbreich)
Stewart Milne (Clune)
Tommy Rumbles (Kirkton)
Willie Pirie (Bogside)
Peter Smith (Darbreich)

The location of the Deskford OB was near the foot of the Bin, in the woods close to Braidbog. 

Although it was intended that each unit should operate in isolation, there were many occasions when neighbouring patrols took part in joint exercises.  One of these took place late at night on 21st November 1942 when members of Grange and Deskford units defended an OB at Muldearie against attackers from Clochan.  In fact, there are quite a number of unofficial reports of the Grange patrol operating not only in conjunction with Deskford and Clochan, but in areas covered by other patrols, so it’s quite clear that there was good communication between each unit.

Occasionally weekend camps were organised at Blairmore House, the local HQ in Glass.  Given the secret nature of the Auxiliary Units, it’s rather surprising that a group photo was taken at one of the camps.  Most members of the Grange patrol can be identified, as well as senior officers Capt. Gordon-Lennox and Capt. Cochrane.  
 

(Info above provided by Alison Smith at http://www.genegenie-scotland.co.uk/  )

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