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26.67, Male, Married, 35-44 yrs, Alcoholism, Psychopathic personality, November 1946

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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/25

Scope and Contents

"Was fined for being drunk in charge of a car. Very aggressive, threatens people with a gun if he thinks they are stealing his wood. Made disturbances at the local pub - they will not serve him now. Very clean house. [Male informant] confirms - writes poetry - doggerel. PC confirms - a twist in him, a bully, but not so ill to frighten. He thinks his wife must be daft to let him bring his fancy lady. [Male informant - Ok when sober but seldom sober. Has some funny ideas. When he could not get drink made a concoction from rhubarb. Has gone downhill very much. Dr confirms - alcoholic and immoral."

Relatives in survey: Son 26.68.

Dates

  • Other: November 1946

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Full Extent

2 Sheets

Language of Materials

English

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