There were 17 full participants who received an equal share, including the men who were at the robbery and two informants. The gang that carried out the robbery included 15 known criminals predominantly from South London. One member of the crew remains unknown, while another two were never charged due to a lack of evidence against them. The most well known member of the gang, Ronnie Biggs, rose to fame despite only having a minor role in the robbery.
The known participants
Bruce Reynolds
1931 – 2013
Leader of the South West Gang
Douglas “Gordon” Goody
1930-2016
Deputy of the South West Gang
Charlie Wilson
1932 – 1990
Treasurer of the South West Gang
Ronald “Buster” Edwards
1931-1994
Member of the South West Gang
Brian Field
1934-1979
A Solicitors' clerk who was...Read More
There were 17 full participants who received an equal share, including the men who were at the robbery and two informants. The gang that carried out the robbery included 15 known criminals predominantly from South London. One member of the crew remains unknown, while another two were never charged due to a lack of evidence against them. The most well known member of the gang, Ronnie Biggs, rose to fame despite only having a minor role in the robbery.
The known participants
Bruce Reynolds
1931 – 2013
Leader of the South West Gang
Douglas “Gordon” Goody
1930-2016
Deputy of the South West Gang
Charlie Wilson
1932 – 1990
Treasurer of the South West Gang
Ronald “Buster” Edwards
1931-1994
Member of the South West Gang
Brian Field
1934-1979
A Solicitors' clerk who was known to Buster Edwards and Gordon Goody, having previously arranged for legal representation for them. He was a key informant and organiser of the hideout and is said to have insitgated the robbery. Allegedly, he had taken the idea to the The Firm, the Kray twin's gang before approaching the South West Gang.
“The Ulsterman”
Identity unknown
Roy James
1935- 1997
An associate of the South West Gang and getaway driver/carriage uncoupler
John Daly
1931-2013
Associate of South West Gang and brother in law to Reynolds. He worked as train stopper and getaway driver
James “Jimmy” White
1920-2000
An associate of Reynolds who worked as a quartermaster and carriage uncoupler
Roger Coudrey
1921-2011
Leader of the South Coast Raiders, was an electronics expert
Robert Welch
1929 – present
Member of the South Coast Raiders, was hired as muscle
Thomas Wisbey
1930-2016
Member of the South Coast Raiders, was hired as muscle
James Hussey
1933-2012
Member of the South Coast Raiders, was hired as muscle
Danny Pembroke
1936-2015
Member of the South Coast Raiders, was hired as muscle
Ronald “Ronnie” Biggs
1929 – 2013
Associate of Reynolds, he was a contact for the replacement train driver
There were three additional robbers who remain unknown.
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