The Auxiliary Units of the Home Guard on the Isle of Wight

About this Event

The Auxiliary Units were formed in WW II as a secret group of highly trained guerrilla fighters whose primary task was to resist any invasion by German forces.

The Isle of Wight had a number of patrols, but by their very secrecy, little was known until recently. Sam Biles will outline the history of the Units on the Island and recount some of their stories.

Doors open at 1.30 pm, Speaker at 2 pm or thereabouts.

Map of patrol locations with acknowledgment to British Resistance Archive

https://www.staybehinds.com/county/isle-of-wight

  • Date & Time

    7th October 2024 @ 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
  • Hosted by

    Isle of Wight Family History Society
  • Location

    Arreton Community Hall, Main Road, Arreton, PO30 3AD
  • Speaker

    Sam Biles
  • Capacity

    40