Tom McCreath (a boy of ten when war broke out in 1939) was born at Broughton Mains Farm, Sorbie in Wigtownshire and joined his father in the farming business in 1948, after completing his National Service. Later he farmed at Garlieston Home Farm (now a Category B Listed Building.
Tom served as a member of Wigtown County Council and after local government reorganisation as a member of Wigtown District Council.
Following retirement he became very involved with the Whithorn Trust and in local history in general. He was formerly a Deputy Lieutenant of Wigtownshire and has always had a great interest in music.
With John Scoular and Jack Hunter, he jointly authored ‘The Friendly Invaders: The Machars Home Front in World War 2 (2011)
Tom married Elaine Margaret Johnson. They had four children.
Christine Ann McCreath (1962-)
Robert Douglas McCreath (1963-). Married Sally Rachael Campbell Ross.
Alan Johnson McCreath (?? – )