Thomas was 27 in 1940 and was a head gardener working in stately homes, so he wasn't conscripted. He described all the gardens being converted to vegetable growing. His son was born in 1940, and he had another small child.
Item list and details
1. Home Guard certificate and identity card
2. Certificate of service in the Home GuardPerson the story/items relate to
Thomas Liddiard and Sydney PetersPerson who shared the story/items
Sue AscottRelationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Paternal grandfather - Thomas Liddiard
Maternal grandfather - Sydney PetersType of submission
Shared at Portishead Library, Somerset on 4 December 2023.Record ID
104446 | POR013
