Wilfred George Burch

Private Wilfred George "Jim" Burch
01 Jun 1915 - 23 Aug 1984
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Biography

The son of William and Blanch Burch, he married Hilda Short in 1941.

Jim was a post war shotting friend of Fred Mortimore and gave evidence at the inquest into his death. Jim's father was also killed whilst cleaning his gun in 1955.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Starcross Patrol Patrol member 10 Jul 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WFJE 176/4
Commissioned or Enlisted
10th July 1940
Occupation

Market gardener

Address
The Gardens, Elm Grove Road, Dawlish, Devon
Other information

Known as Jim he was a fruit and flower market gardener and was awarded the Defence Medal at stand down.

References

TNA ref WO199/3390

1939 Register

Torbay Express and South Devon Echo 9 July 1955