The Machine Gun on the Tank Turret is the famous Browning .5 inch Heavy
Machine Gun quite recently bought by the British and issued for Active
Service. It is one hell of a weapon. When Prince Harry was pictured firing
aMachine Gun with the Gurkhas is was this type,
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 06:12:13 EDT
The very shiny bolt handle and well worn magazine of the rifles and both men nearest camera is evidence of hard usage recently. They have been engaged in heavy firing.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 06:05:16 EDT
There is a Commando Trained Bugler on the left of this photo sounding a Salute Call.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:23:25 EDT
One man can be seen carrying the small issue motor cycle also used by Airborne Forces, not dis-similar to a Vespa Scooter later developed.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 15:41:40 EDT
There would have been a telephone fitment on the rear of the tank which could be used for communication. The tank is the famous Sherman.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 15:39:02 EDT
He is wearing the ‘split’ Cap Badge of a QMS RM or an Officer so will have been promoted at some time.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 15:34:18 EDT
The right hand Royal Marine shoulders a .303” Lee Enfield Rifle fitted with a launcher for No: 36 Grenades. A primed Grenade fitted with a 7:second Fuse would be placed into the cup-like fitting and fired using a Ballastite Cartridge (like a powerful blank round) so powerful that the normal grip on the small of the butt would not be used and the trigger ‘stroked’ using a stiff fore-finger. The rifle could be used as normal otherwise with some effect on accuracy.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 15:27:26 EDT
The Royal Marine second from right is holding a 2” Mortar Bomb Carrier of holding 6 Bombs.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 15:18:40 EDT
My father left two notebooks with a record of his time in 48 commando y troup. In the notes he mentions Bertie Jones. I wonder if Herbert was known as Bertie. My Fathers name was James Alexander Smith.
My fathers notes were in pencil but I have now typed them up word for word and can Email a copy to any one who is interested
Gordon McIntosh
Posted by Gordon McIntosh on Fri 27 Mar 2020 09:57:30 EDT
Photo 48RM X Troop
Top row, 2nd from right. 13 the from left. My grandfather Reg King. Does anyone have any more information as he isn't with us anymore and when he was here wouldn't tell us Grandchildren about what he went through. We found this photo a few months back, ran it through face recognition and it matched my Grandfather. I have his medals and got some information, but would love to know more.
Posted by Andy Evetts on Wed 11 Dec 2019 18:20:29 EST