http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/ en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.7 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:51:51 +0000 120 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/7007-10/troop+photos.jpg http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/ http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/Lewis+John+Jones++6th+from+right+on+top+row+copy.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/Lewis+John+Jones++6th+from+right+on+top+row+copy.jpg.html
Worthing circa June/July/August 1945. Photo courtesy of Sharon Keagy, niece of Pte lewis John Jones of 4 Cdo. 'D' troop who is pictured her 6th from the right on the top row

[Posted by Pete R.]

N.B. from Pete R. A copy of this photo was sent in by the family of Leslie Fosbery of No.4 Commando. He identified it as No.3 Commando. **It should be noted that in June 1945 whilst No.4 Cdo were at Recklinghausen in Germany, Major Jimmy Dunning (No.4 Cdo. and Instructor CBTC) states in his book "The Fighting Fourth": "At the end of June, 233 other ranks were posted to Nos. 3 and 6 Commandos back in England, who were earmarked for the war in the Far East, which had yet to be concluded".**

So there is a mix of men from both.

Click on this link to view the photo with more names in the 3 Cdo gallery : http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/trp+photos/08211011.JPG.html]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:37:08 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/commandos+troon+.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/commandos+troon+.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of Martin Edwards, grandson of Cpl. William Barnes No.4 Cdo. This higher resolution version replaces one we previously had in our gallery which had been posted by Stephane. Details transferred from that photo and posted by Pete R,

Assuming 4 rows and reading left to right:

4th/rear row (12 men): 1-2. n/k; 3. C. White; 4-6. n/k; 7. J. Lewington; 8-12. n/k

3rd row (15 men): 1. R. Palmer; 2-13. n/k; 14. Cpl. Bill Barnes; 15. n/k

2nd row (13 men seated): 1-2. n/k; 3. N. Richards; 4-6. n/k; 7. Capt. Thorburn; 8-13. n/k

1st and front row (10 men crosslegged on ground): 1. n/k; 2. Bill Bidmead; 3-6. n/k; 7. Sgt George Fraser MM (kia); 8. Harry Lynne; 9-10. n/k

In Memory of 405825 Sergeant George Fraser MM
Lovat Scouts and No. 4, Commando
who died age 29 on 10 June 1944
Remembered with honour at RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:37:08 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+cdo+g+trp+40.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+cdo+g+trp+40.jpg.html
Donald Gilchrist is the officer wearing the tartan trews. The photo originally showed 'G' troop. Photo courtesy of Ray Brooks, son of Sgt Ernie Brooks 4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.

Update 29/8/11 from Pete R. "I spoke with Major Jimmy Dunning today regarding this photo. He advises me that this would have been in late 1942 or 1943 as Donald Gilchrist is in there. By this time the Commando had already changed from 10 troops to 6 troops 'A' - 'F' "

Update 31/8/11 from Pete R. Jimmy Dunning identifies Hutchison Burt as the officer on Donald Gilchrist's left. He was later promoted Captain and awarded the Military Cross. On Gilchrist's right is Sgt. Major Heaynes He was a boxer and fought for No.4 Cdo. in the lightweight category (scorecard from one match is on our site), alongside him is Sgt. Woodward

Update from Stephane: "After Lieut. Burt are Sgt Mercer, Sgt Harris, Cpl Dodds, L/Cpl Redman, L/Cpl Jackson, L/Cpl Fletcher" and "also included are Alan Coote, John Skerry, Harvey O'Hara"]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:36:10 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/1942+A+Troop+Barassie+St+School.JPG.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/1942+A+Troop+Barassie+St+School.JPG.html
Barassie St School, Troon. Photo courtesy of Bill Harvey. Posted by Pete R.

Update 2/5/12 from Pete R. Martin Edwards identifies his Grandfather Cpl. William Barnes as back row 3rd from the left]]> Peter Rogers photo Wed, 02 May 2012 17:55:14 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Cdo+D+troop+1941+jr.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Cdo+D+troop+1941+jr.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of John Robertson www.specialforcesroh.com]]> Peter Rogers photo Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:14:57 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/Jack+Wells-No+4+Commando.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/Jack+Wells-No+4+Commando.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of Richard Wells whose grandfather Cpl. John "Jack" Wells is 2nd row up 4th from the right

Click here to view names shown on a numbered version where their hats are off: http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/keswick/numbered+No+4+Cdo+hats+off.jpg.html

8/2/10 update by Pete R. " Erika Garrett, whose great uncle was Pte Kenneth George Hellyer, has informed me that he is in this photo. Her mum has recognised him and she also has a copy of the same photo. He is second row down from the back, second from the left with another commandos arm resting on his shoulder. On the reverse of the photo that she has is written Keswick. Erika has informed me that the chapel may be Lake Road Chapel in Keswick. She sent me a modern photo of the chapel and I agree. After making enqs with the Minister and others in the area I can now confirm the location as outside Lake Road Chapel, Keswick.

Click here to view a photo of Pte. Kenneth Hellyer in our No.4 Cdo In Remembrance album: http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/in+remembrance/hellyer/

In Memory of Private 6296547 KENNETH GEORGE HELLYER
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) and No. 4, Commando
who died age 19 on 08 July 1942
Remembered with honour at CARSHALTON (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD]]> Geoff Murray photo Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:55:38 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4_cdo_2_troop_28_10_1944.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4_cdo_2_troop_28_10_1944.jpg.html
28th October 1944.

Details of contributor of this photo n/k.]]> Geoff Murray photo Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:00:26 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/IMG_0004.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/IMG_0004.jpg.html
Harry Joyce, Tanky Bryne, McGuiness.. If you know any more information or names please inform the CVA.

Update 19/4/12 from Sharon Keagy: "The Commando who is third from the left in the back row is my uncle, Pvt. Lewis John Jones, who was injured on D Day but when healed returned for three more missions and for occupation in Holland."]]> Geoff Murray photo Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:20:15 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Cdo+1944+F+troop++Breville.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Cdo+1944+F+troop++Breville.jpg.html
No. 4 Commando F Troop
July 1944 Breville
Lt. "Big Mac" Murdoch McDougal extreme right,back row
Capt. Len Coulson is also in this photo.
Charlie Palmer is front row extreme right

Major Jimmy Dunning advises that this photo was provided to him by Roland Oliver. Jimmy adds " F troop taken at Breville, Normandy in late July by which time the Troop (originally 70 all ranks on D Day) was down to just over 30 all ranks"

Charlie Palmer is front row extreme right]]> Geoff Murray photo Wed, 02 May 2012 22:54:17 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Commando+C+troop+42+capt+dawson+standing+extreme+left.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Commando+C+troop+42+capt+dawson+standing+extreme+left.jpg.html
No.4 Commando C Troop
Captain Dawson standing extreme left

Photo courtesy of John Robertson www.specialforcesroh.com]]> Geoff Murray photo Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:15:21 +0000