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Sumner, Geoffrey

Service number:
222713
Nationality:
British

Biography

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War Diary mentions

2 March 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. G Sumner returned from leave. Works and maintenance.

5 March 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. G Sumner and 1 N.C.O. proceeded to SOUTHEND ON SEA for 6 day Waterproofing Course. Day of rest. Voluntary Church Services.

12 March 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
1 vehicle loaded with Bridging stores. Day of rest. Voluntary Church Services. Lt G Sumner and 1 N.C.O. returned to Unit. 2 Drivers proceeded on Drivers course.

29 March 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. G Sumner proceeds on 48 hrs leave. Works and maintenance.

31 March 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. G Sumner rejoins unit. Loading of Bailey Bridge Equipment.

2 April 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. Sumner proceeds to Pennerley Camp BEAULIEU. Unit prepares to move.

4 April 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. Summer proceeds back to ELY. Unit continues move to Penneley Camp arrives 1500 hrs.

5 April 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. Summer proceeds on leave. 10 3tonners proceed to ELY to collect stores.

13 April 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Offloading and sorting of stores. Lt. G Gumner returns from leave.

22 April 1944 WO 171/1820 - 15 Bridging Platoon
Lt. Sumner attemds C.R.E.'s conference on “Overlord”

Sources

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