| Surname: | Hovell |
| Initials: | G E |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 6139569 |
| Notes: | CMP. Formerly East Surrey Regiment, 18/11/39 transferred to CMP. 15/1/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 14/6/11 at Hampstead, London, He enlisted 15/9/30 at London, He resided in 48 Hemstal Road, Kilburn, London, He married Doris Sophia Dack, 20/4/40 at Christchurch, Brondesbury, Middlesex, Occupation Builders Labourer. He served Home 15/9/30 to 22/9/31, India 23/9/31 to 27/19/37, Home voyage 28/10/37 to 10/11/37, Army Reserve 11/2/38 to 17/11/39, Mobilized 18/11/39 to26/7/42, West Africa 27/7/42 to 12/3/44, Home 13/3/44 to 15/2/45, India 16/2/45 to 22/10/45, Home23/10/.45 to 14/1/46, Z (T) Reserve 15/1/46 to 9/2/54, A G Reserve 10/2/54 to 14/6/56. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment builders labourer, other qualifications police constable., military conduct exemplary, testimonial:- A first class NCO who has shown enthusiasm for his work and always given complete satisfaction. Has been particularly valuable in the investigation of crime. Displays plenty of initiative and understands and knows how to handle men. Reliable, Trustworthy, intelligent and sober in habits, a credit to the Corps. Poona, 21/9/45. Signed Capt. Munro Camp. Address:-48 Hemstal Road, West Hampstead, London N W 6. 10/12/52 He was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 48 Hemstal Road, Kilburn, London NW 6. George Edward Hovell. |