Trooper Blythe, James

[Craig Robertson]

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Full Name	James Blythe
Nickname
Number	7895024
Rank	Trooper
Nationality
Date of Birth	13.10.1921, Sacriston, Co. Durham
Date of Death
Gravesite
Father
Mother
Enlisted	03.09.1939, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Military	Parent Unit : Royal Armoured Corps Army Class : Driver-mechanic Army Category : Volunteer PPA 04.01.1945 B Patrol MT Section
Married
Further Information	resided Neville House, Egton Terrace, Birtley, Co. Durham electrical engineer (student) in prewar civilian life

 

[Jackie Blythe]

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Full Name	James Blythe
Nickname
Number	7895024
Rank	Trooper
Nationality
Date of Birth	13.10.1921, Sacriston, Co. Durham
Date of Death
Gravesite
Father
Mother
Enlisted	03.09.1939, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Military	Parent Unit : Royal Armoured Corps Army Class : Driver-mechanic Army Category : Volunteer PPA 04.01.1945 B Patrol MT Section
Married
Further Information	resided Neville House, Egton Terrace, Birtley, Co. Durham electrical engineer (student) in prewar civilian life

This is my dad but I know little about his time in Popskis Private Army and would love to know more if anyone can help?

 

[Craig Robertson]

This is my dad but I know little about his time in Popskis Private Army and would love to know more if anyone can help?

Hi Jackie, as your father joined PPA 4th January 1945 have a read of the war diary.

No.1 Demolition Squadron 1945

Source : National Archives WO170/7362 Note i did not include the 'Hour' or 'Reference to Appendices' column on some months as not used. Also 'Roll of Honour' and 'Awards' pages not included in the original diary. I added them as summary for year...

www.specialforcesroh.com

Good summary of PPA events.
If you have any more biographical information/photos that your would like to share i will add to your father's record.
Best wishes, Craig