Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 07:34:31 EST
Photo updated
Original photocopy now replaced with high resolution photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 17 Jan 2022 16:45:48 EST
This photo of No.2 Cdo 4 troop was taken outside Lockerbie railway station (which is pretty much unchanged), presumably in July/August 1941 when 2 Commando were based at Dumfries.
Posted by ERNIE MILNER on Sun 16 Jan 2022 17:39:15 EST
Arthur Butt
Arthur Butt, top row, 2nd from left.
Information from grandson, Liam Sellick, 07/02/21
Posted by Nick Collins on Mon 08 Feb 2021 06:22:50 EST
The rifles are “slung” from the right shoulders in the photo a more relaxed marching style.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 09:35:07 EDT
The Officer behind the man “Stood at Ease” May have given him that Order as he is holding his Swagger Stick low and looking downwards.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 09:31:32 EDT
Early Parachute Training when there was no reserve ‘chute.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 19:09:14 EDT
The photo tri-stud hob-nails are clearly visible on Colonel Newman’s boots and I have read the style dates back to the Romans!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 05:20:52 EDT
Corporal Cant was the holder of The British Empire Medal and the Police Long Service Medal shown with his Commando Medals. The Police Medal does not include the usual term ‘and Good Service ‘ , with the Police that is a given.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 18:39:21 EDT
The weapon in the picture is the famous and very effective Vickers .303” Medium Machine Gun, belt-fed and water cooled it was extremely sturdy and reliable capable of laying down heavy protective fire in any action, the Heavy Weapons gunners loved it.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 15:11:43 EDT