Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 05 Apr 2020 05:06:05 EDT
Photo updated
George Bennett identified by his grandson via forum message
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 04 Apr 2020 18:51:20 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
EDIT
extra info to my comment, Cornelius, or Connie as he was known to his family, was one of 6 brothers, of which three others are confirmed to have served during the war. They were:
George - SSgt 7641906 in the REME
Harry - Royal Artillery in 8th Army at time of El Alamein
Albert - Royal Irish Fusiliers
Jonny
Ron
Other members of his extended family were:
Patrick - Royal Lincolnshire Regiment
Robert - Gordon Highlanders
Edward - Rifle Brigade
Thomas Simpson DSM (AB, RN on HMMTB416 KIA 24/06/1944) - brother in law
Posted by David Lynch on Sat 21 Mar 2020 16:18:45 EDT
Number 49 is my great-uncle, Pte (later Cpl) 2723548 Cornelius Cuthbert Lynch of the Irish Guards
Posted by David Lynch on Sat 21 Mar 2020 16:04:04 EDT
Photo update
The French speaking guide referred to was in fact a German speaking refugee of 3 Troop No.10 Inter Allied Commando, temporarily attached to 46 Royal Marine Commando - 6436356 Sergeant Ernest Villiers who died on the 23rd March 1945 aged 25. VILLIERS birth name was Egon Vogel, and he was of the Jewish Faith. http://www.commandoveterans.org/EgonVogel10Commando
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 16 Mar 2020 21:41:17 EDT
Photo update
Hi Paul
I imagine the info about your Father being a POW came from the commando (now deceased) who provided the image. I have checked the POW Lists National Archives files and can find no trace of your Father on there. If you have a good photo of your Father you would like added please post it on our Forum or contact us via the Contact Page http://www.commandoveterans.org/contact
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 12 Mar 2020 12:18:35 EDT
Photo update
CA Newsletter entries added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 07 Mar 2020 07:41:10 EST
Albert Raymond Wogel 1 Commando
Hi All,
My Name is Paul Wogel Son of A.Wogel #3 above.
Have noticed that the above photo of my father A.Wogel #3 in it they have mentions he was taken as a POW in Tunisia WWII, im unable to find anything about this in his records.
Can anyone let me know if this did happen ?
He past away 26th Dec 1952, 6 weeks after i was born.
We now know he suffered from Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Due to battle fatigue.
He was involved in a number of engagements.
Regards
Paul Wogel
Posted by PAUL WOGEL on Fri 06 Mar 2020 12:34:03 EST
Second row first on our left is Geoff Broadman 3 Troop
Posted by Ander Broadman on Fri 06 Mar 2020 11:01:00 EST
