Cpl Emuss identified. His collection has identical photo annotated to rear. Location on that pohto has Amfreville.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 20 Feb 2022 06:11:46 EST
The Troopers in the photo may be the Unit ‘Posties’ a vital morale boosting role as it was the only means by which Troops in the Field could get their letters from home and send replies. No Mobile ‘phones then!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:25:15 EDT
The Trooper coming down the ramp is taking quite a purler, he is laden with all necessary Commando equipment plus an issue bicycle but will-arrive on shore well soaked and cursing!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:21:39 EDT
The Officer wears the Campaign Service Medal awarded after WW2 with the Medals awarded during that War.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 12:12:00 EDT
The Troopers are wearing the Gas Capes which proved so useful being waterproof but never intended for this usage,
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 12:09:04 EDT
These Troopers are “enjoying” a hot meal and tea probably from the Field Kitchen seen in a previous photo. There are a lot of them which must be more than one Troop and they look quite relaxed in what must be a quiet time in the continuing actions.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 06:43:28 EDT
The photo shows the Commando issue ‘A’ Frame Rucksacks with good detail. These were an immense improvement on the previous ‘37 Pattern Large Pack. The WO1 on the right wears the Cap Badge of the Reconnaissance Regiment and is armed with a pistol or revolver which is attached by the lanyard which can be clearly seen.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 06:39:51 EDT
I have been trying to work out what is being issued and can only come up with cigarettes given the neat packaging and exact quantities. Apologies if wrong guys!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 15:57:32 EDT
This is one of a number of photos showing Commandos building a temporary bridge over a ruined culvert using what materials are to hand. The photos are not in sequence,
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 15:52:43 EDT
This a field kitchen set up to feed a full Troop with most food coming tinned in 10 man Ration Packs padded out with anything found, poached or pinched locally. The large metal boxes were known as Hay Boxes and were used to keep food (reasonably) hot, still in use well into the 1960s and very heavy.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 15:35:22 EDT
