In June 1944 Cfn. Burrows was deployed as a jeep driver with 2 Troop [No.3 Cdo. War Diary].
Posted by Peter Rogers on Wed 17 Jul 2019 13:59:08 BST
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 Peter Rogers on Mon 15 Jul 2019 00:04:37 BST
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 Peter Rogers on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:47:11 BST
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 Peter Rogers on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:45:48 BST
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 Peter Rogers on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:45:17 BST
Photo updated
Name added.
Posted by Peter Rogers on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:44:29 BST
Photo updated
Names added form comment below (x ref. CA newsletters).
Posted by Peter Rogers on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:43:23 BST
HRM Beddall
HRM Beddall with a Studebaker Weasel
Posted by Richard Muir Beddall on Sat 13 Jul 2019 16:31:35 BST
Hello.
It looks like the Frenc Cdo grave is Pierre VINAT
And the Paratrooper Mervin WALKER R.A.
Posted by stephane on Wed 10 Jul 2019 07:38:27 BST
Possible name
Front 2nd man from the left possibly Lance Corporal Frederick Tickle M.M., R.A.M.C. attached to 'X' Troop
Posted by Peter Rogers on Sun 07 Jul 2019 20:56:27 BST
