Date: 03/07/2009
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I believe this photo was taken at RM Exton Camp (ITCRM/CTCRM) as these Marines are stood in front of a Mansard Hut made with Asbestos sheeting over a simple scaffolding frame and identical to a hit I lived in between 1961-1964. These housed 8 Marines and were heated by a single central coke fired stove. If I am right these young men may be amongst the first ‘Hostilities Only’ Marines drafted into the Corps. The term Mansard refers to the double-pitched roof design.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 12:36:31 EDT
Marine Harvey is holding a .303” Bren with a Magazine fitted which may indicate the Unit was expecting trouble. He is also equipped with an issue handgun for personal close-quarter protection as the Bren is not the most suitable weapon to bring to bear at close-quarters.
Posted by David Prichard on Wed 26 Aug 2020 12:27:10 EDT
Photo updated
Enhanced version added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 04 Jan 2016 09:46:08 EST
42 Commando `B` Troop.
Posted by Peter Hart on Thu 22 Jan 2015 16:06:22 EST
The RM Commando on the left (with Green Beret/hands in pockets) is Matt Mcilwain RM 42 Commando, Bren Gunner.
Posted by Alex Mcilwain on Mon 25 Nov 2013 13:58:56 EST
Photo updated
Mne T.A.M. Cooke 42RM Commando joined the original Commando Assoc. His service number is shown as EX//1189
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 25 Aug 2013 05:26:39 EDT
I believe this photo was taken at RM Exton Camp (ITCRM/CTCRM) as these Marines are stood in front of a Mansard Hut made with Asbestos sheeting over a simple scaffolding frame and identical to a hit I lived in between 1961-1964. These housed 8 Marines and were heated by a single central coke fired stove. If I am right these young men may be amongst the first ‘Hostilities Only’ Marines drafted into the Corps. The term Mansard refers to the double-pitched roof design.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 12:36:31 EDT