Originally created by 44RM Commando in 1946. Later refurbished by 42 Commando but then built on after that. [Source: Letter of response from the RM Museum dated 11 Mar. 1998.]
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 19 Aug 2019 09:49:20 EDT
33 identified as Harold Cornford
Almost certainly, No 33 is my grandfather Harold Cornford (Army No 114 114 21, DoB 11 Mar 1922, enlisted 19 Mar 1942).
His younger brother also identified him in the picture.In addition, there is a lot of similarity to pictures that we have of him.
Posted by CH Siepenkothen on Sat 17 Aug 2019 07:13:18 EDT
Names in front row
This photo was published in The Sphere - Saturday 05 June 1943, with names of those in the front row.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 11 Aug 2019 14:08:33 EDT
Comment posted on Jimmy Chalmers
Liam....I would advise you to [register on the forum]. and post your message there where you are likely to get a better response.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 02 Aug 2019 19:29:18 EDT
James 'Jimmy' Chalmers
Looking for any info on James 'jimmy' Chalmers.
Its the wife's grandad who unfortunately passed in 2010. Any information is hugely appreciated
Posted by Liam Hudson on Thu 01 Aug 2019 18:52:10 EDT
Photo updated
Thank you Carl. If you have other photos from Arthur's time in the Commandos please use our forum to post them there, or use the contact form on the Home page to make direct contact with the website team.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 30 Jul 2019 14:30:26 EDT
Left Sided Commando Name
The Commando on the left is Arthur W Bickerstaff
Posted by Carl Bickerstaff on Mon 29 Jul 2019 14:22:49 EDT
Hi Peter,
Agree as per the caption we think it is E Troop rather than F. We have an original photo (no date or anything else on the front) but from the album is
“E Troop 45 RMC 14-1-46 Linfold Camp Nr Horsham” They then embarked for the Far East on 31st January. My wife’s father was Cpl John Joseph O’Sullivan (though rank seemed to go down and up at times) - known to us as “Jack” but not sure what he was known as in the Marines. He joined the Marines in early 1943 (9th Battalion), then into 46 RMC when it was formed and served with them until injured on 2nd July 1944. Rejoined the unit when it was pulled back to England - and then went back to Europe in early 1945. We have recently obtained a copy of his service record, so can match dates for 46/45 RMC.
Hope this helps
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Fri 26 Jul 2019 19:12:17 EDT
Date query
Thank you Derek. It is actually 'E' troop the bottom line of the E being obscured. The photo came to us with the date thereon. Looking at the photo they are wearing ties. The introduction of collar and tie with battle dress for RM OR's did start at the end of 1944[RMRO 1673 and 1788,and RMRO 245 of 1945.] May is suggest you register and post a message with your query on our Forum and include the details of the RM Commando you identify.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 26 Jul 2019 18:11:54 EDT
Photo updated
Possible ID from his niece of the man top extreme left as Marine Frank Sturmey, 48RM Commando, who died on 6th June 1944.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 26 Jul 2019 17:30:37 EDT
