but ended up a fireman in the London blitz, and managed to survive that
...as did Teeters Snr (and I'm still trying to get his Defence Medal!).
He was just rebuilding his own business which had failed in the 30s Depression, so wanted to stay in London. Joined the AFS (Auxilliary Fire Service) on the Monday morning after war was declared, so avoiding call-up.
Some of his mates who were (called up) had a far cushier time sweeping up and peeling spuds around Aldershot and similar - so not one of Pop's better decisions.
Later on he tried to become a WOp/AG, but discovered he was too old - at 30! Mind you, had he gone to Bomber Command, I might not be around to write this ...............
