I think this may be Flushing as some are sporting, I think, german pins in their berets ... as in another photo in the gallery.
I recognise the man, 5th from the right (sitting) and I think my dad, George Francis Harris, may be 3rd from the left, at the back ... both from No.4
Posted by Eileen Harris on Thu 04 Dec 2014 13:28:37 EST
Photo updated
Thanks for the info Stephane. It was in some boxed files uncredited so have credited you. Nice photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 16:51:54 EST
Photo updated
Location ident with another photo which gave date and location (even with the same little girl as in this one)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 15:26:39 EST
It was at the last Commando Association last reunion. In Porstmouth, 18 09 2005
I think, I took this photo. Because i've similar photo, or maybe it was someonelse near me.
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 03:28:55 EST
Back row : 1st Lef : Jim CLINTON 3 Cdo 4 Troop
Front row : the last one on right : D.DIGHTON 3 Cdo 1 Troop
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 03:26:35 EST
Location identified
Jack Bakker provides modern photos of the same street for comparison which confirms location as Willemstad
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 02 Dec 2014 02:35:06 EST
Highly likely this is No 1 Commando Signals Troop
Posted by John Mewett on Mon 01 Dec 2014 13:02:29 EST
Photo updated
2/Lt Morgan Jenkins and Lt Tom Peyton identified by David Tait, nephew of Morgan Jenkins.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Nov 2014 14:59:39 EST
Photo replaced with higher res version
This higher res image replaces one previously provided by Ann Oakes-Odger MBE, daughter of L/Cpl.William Henry Oakes No.4 Cdo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 29 Nov 2014 13:45:48 EST
Photo replaced with higher res version
This replaces lesser resolution identical copies sent in by (a)Candice Moore "My Grandad, Leslie Finnis, in the centre with the lads in Flushing"; and (b)Leslie 'Ken' Fosberry No 4 Cdo. who adds that they were on a captured ship in the dry dock at Flushing; Sharon Keagy identifies her uncle as "the very young man 3rd from the right back row - Lewis John Jones (joined at 18, 20yrs old here)"; Ann Oakes-Odger MBE identifies her father L/Cpl William Henry Oakes front row with moustache holding the wheel; Eileen Harris believes Tanky Byrne is front right wearing a beret slightly behind the man holding the buoyancy aid.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 29 Nov 2014 13:42:33 EST