Royal Observer Corps

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by DianeE, Jan 5, 2021.

  1. DianeE

    DianeE Member

    My Aunt Eileen Wallbank was a member of the ROC. I have found via the British Newspaper Archives 2 interesting news articles in the local paper.

    Hope they are of interest to someone
     

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  2. Charley Fortnum

    Charley Fortnum Dreaming of Red Eagles

    The second is a lovely vignette.

    "Stuck out there in the wilds with only a cat as a companion"

    ...with a cow's skull at the foot of the staircase--complete with horns?!
     
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  3. DianeE

    DianeE Member

    Slightly different but still Eileen
     

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  4. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Diane

    As she became Mrs Wallbank we can assume that he arrived in time for the wedding - if you ask Mr Jinks he may be able to find details about Mr Wallbank as he was DLI

    TD
     
  5. DianeE

    DianeE Member

    Sadly the marriage did not last long and they were divorced.
     
  6. MrEd

    MrEd Chief Observer

    fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing :)
     
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