A wounded British officer being helped to a dressing station. (Operation Archery) The officer is (was) Captain O'Flaherty. He remained in the army and eventually became a Brigadier. He had been shot by a German sniper in both eyes. He lost one eye and wore a black eye patch thereafter.
The soldier on the right is Derek Gordon Page - a commando. He subsequently left the commandos and served with the Gurkas in India fighting in Burma and eventually ending the war in Indonesia where he met a Dutch prisoner of war who he subsequently married. He left the army with the rank of Captain.
Posted by Nick Collins on Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:10:05 EST
Location possibly Ayr Racecourse
The information regarding the location was kindly supplied to me by Eric Buckmaster No.2 Commando
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 27 Jan 2009 07:18:17 EST
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
Rhino, Mick Calvert, Doc Docherty, George Herrival, Jock Crawford and friend
Posted by Geoff Murray on Thu 18 Dec 2008 18:43:29 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
That's my Bob there having his smoke, talking to Steve & Hazel and Bill Harvey - I guess I'm hidden.
Thanks Geoff.
Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Tue 02 Dec 2008 13:54:28 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
