Posted by Michael Ockenden on Mon 26 Jan 2009 19:28:26 EST
Rene Navrault
Can someone tell me how and when he came to England? I would like to hear from anyone with information about the French commandos at Eastbourne. Thank you.
Posted by Michael Ockenden on Mon 26 Jan 2009 19:25:06 EST
Thank you, Geoff.
Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Fri 19 Dec 2008 10:09:40 EST
My Dad, James Edward Harding 2nd row from front last one on the right
Posted by cliff harding on Tue 16 Dec 2008 13:13:19 EST
Third Jungle Book Sep 1945
A copy of this particular group photo of 3 Troop is also to be found on page 47 of the "Third Jungle Book" issue No.8 September 1945. The tall figure standing at the extreme right is that of Eddy Fitzgerald, who was a well known personality and a regular performer in No1 concert parties. His name also appears as one of the performers in the No1 Commando news letter and concert party programme that I have also included in the gallery.
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 22 Nov 2008 18:17:48 EST
My Dad, Bernard Edwards, is third row back, second from the left. Also (but not certain) could be Cpl Walker and Ray Buckby - second and third from left on front row.
Posted by Di Edwards on Thu 20 Nov 2008 15:52:51 EST
The chap in the centre was as far as my Grandad remembers Harry Council, he was shot and wounded and my Grandad remembers crawling over to him and trying to help him. While this was happening the poor fellow took another round in the foot. Apparently they laughed about this later.
Posted by Daniel Strain on Tue 30 Sep 2008 17:45:38 EDT
No 7 Photos
A remarkable set of photos of a great bunch of men. You can see the Cdo spirit still shines through. Thanks for posting these.
Regards
John M
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 27 Sep 2007 06:59:58 EDT
Handwritten account of action experienced by 5 Troop, No 5 Commando, 23 March 1944.
Text reads: "Shortly after this 3 & 4 Sub-sections became surrounded
& were caught in the open by withering
fire. Capt Kerr was badly wounded having his
arm practically severed by machine gun fire.
Everywhere lay dead or wounded Commandos.
Those who could move tried to reach the cover
of the jungle but were shot down immediately.
Capt Kerr was again hit in both legs &
lost consciousness.
4 Troop coming to the rescue bought 2" mortars
into play & after a while they seemed to be
having some effect.
Just before dusk, Lt Noble(Coldstream Guards)
brought a stretcher party out into the open
& at great personal risk took Capt Kerr
& myself then Rfn Collins to cover. For this
he was awarded the MC"
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 26 Sep 2007 18:37:05 EDT
commandos from 5 Troop, No 5 Commando, KIA or wounded on 23 March 1944
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 26 Sep 2007 18:22:26 EDT