Derrick Baynham
John Robertson

Derrick Baynham

born 13.4.1924
educated Georges College,Weybridge
awarded George Medal 1941 for trying to rescue drowning airman
enlisted East Surrey Regiment 1942
Royal Corps of Signals
SOE 1942 (F Section) (w/t operator)
sent to join Ventriloquist Circuit but failed to contact and evaded
commissioned Royal Corps of Signals
Guards Armoured Division 1944-45
WIA and POW but escaped
award Mention in Despatches
ADC to Field Marshal Earl Wavell (Viceroy of India)
GOC 11th Signal Group (T.A.) (Brigadier)
honorary ADC to the Queen
married Ann (separated) (4 children)
died 16.5.2006
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