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
45 RMC
How sure are you about the date. Wife’s father is 2nd row up just above the F leaning to the left. But he did not join 45 RMC until 46 RMC was disbanded in early 46.
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Fri 26 Jul 2019 09:03:41 EDT
June 1944 service
In June 1944 Cfn. Burrows was deployed as a jeep driver with 2 Troop [No.3 Cdo. War Diary].
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 17 Jul 2019 08:59:08 EDT
Awards
1. 6896269 Sergeant Herbert Maurice ROE, The King's Royal Rifle Corps awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field - London Gazette 37138, page 3241; WO 373/98/668
2. Acting Colour Sgt Roe received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in special operations in South East Asia. - London Gazette 37780, page 5467
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 19:04:37 EDT
Photo updated
Capt. Beddall identified. His son Richard adds “My father with Vicomte Arthur De Jonge who was the Commanding Officer of the Belgian french-speaking Commandos. My father spoke French and as a result was transferred to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:47:11 EDT
Photo updated
Capt Muir Beddall identified. His son Richard adds "My father spoke French and as a result was transferred from 45RM Commando to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:45:48 EDT
Photo updated.
Capt Muir Beddall identified. His son Richard adds "My father spoke French and as a result was transferred from 45RM Commando to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:45:17 EDT
Photo updated
Name added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:44:29 EDT
Photo updated
Names added form comment below (x ref. CA newsletters).
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:43:23 EDT
