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There were originally 10 troops. After the change from Special Service Battalions to full Commando, they reduced to 6 troops 'A' through to 'F'. After Normandy and before Walcheren a further change was made, and the troops were identified by number rather than letter (source. Major Jimmy Dunning). When viewing troop photos be aware that individuals on occasions moved troops.

**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".**

Major Dunning further adds: " In September with the war over, No.4 Commando, still in Germany, were reinforced by Officers and men, with high release numbers, from Army Commandos in England which had no operational role or commitments. No one knew that a decision had been made to disband the Army Commandos, and no official or public announcement had been made"

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Pte Darlington served in No.12 Commando D troop, 2 SBS, and No.4 Commando. There are additional photos of Pte. Darlington in the 12 Commando gallery. This photo, with annotation on rear stating "Bergen op Zoom" is courtesy of his son Ian Darlington.]]> Peter Rogers photo Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:37:31 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Image4.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Image4.jpg.html
Pte Darlington served in No.12 Commando D troop, 2 SBS, and No.4 Commando. Follow this link to view his album in the 12 Commando gallery: http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/12/darlington/

Rear of photo annotated "Goes" The Netherlands. Photo courtesy of Pte. Darlington's son Ian. [Posted by Pete R.]]]> Peter Rogers photo Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:09:33 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Richard+Shailes+No+4+Cdo.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Richard+Shailes+No+4+Cdo.jpg.html
No.7 and No.4 Commando 'C' troop. Participated in the Dieppe Raid. Photo courtesy of his son Brian Shailes. Posted by Pete R.]]> Peter Rogers photo Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:44:46 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Commandos+-+Troon.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Commandos+-+Troon.jpg.html
Front left crouching with the dog: George Francis Harris.

Photo courtesy of Eileen Harris. Posted by Pete R. who adds " This is likely post VE day as there are two from No.9 Cdo. in there"]]> Peter Rogers photo Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:43:01 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy_+friend.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy_+friend.jpg.html
Probably taken in N W Europe. Photo courtesy of Terence's grandson David Kealy. Posted by Nick C.]]> Nick Collins photo Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:14:44 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy_+censored+weapons_+boulagne+21_4_42.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy_+censored+weapons_+boulagne+21_4_42.jpg.html
Returning from Boulogne 21 April 42. Terrence Kealy is 3rd from left.The photo has been censored to hide the weapons used by the Commandos.

nb. It is thought a Richard Branigan is the man smiling on the extreme right (see this forum message):
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/1947.page

[Photo courtesy of Terence's grandson David Kealy. Posted by Nick C.]

Update from Pete R. Click on this link to view an identical but 'uncensored' photo from the IWM. I have added Terreence's name to that one:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Abercrombie/No4Cdo_21-+22+Apr42.jpg.html]]> Nick Collins photo Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:48:43 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy+_book+cover.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Kealy+_book+cover.jpg.html
The cover of Brigadier Peter Young's book shows Terrence on the right.

[Photo courtesy of David Kealy. Posted by Nick C.]]]> Nick Collins photo Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:16:44 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/IMAG2016.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/IMAG2016.jpg.html
Archibald 'Arch' Cameron is 2nd from the left. Reverse of the photo gives the information as shown in the title...the troop number is faded but believed to be 4 troop. In Jimmy Dunning's book The Fighting Fourth, 4 troop in Holland was the heavy weapons troop and commanded by Capt. Knyvet-Carr.

[Photo courtesy of Elspeth Cameron, daughter of Archibald Cameron. Posted by Pete R.]]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:37:14 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/spike+pike+and+1st+glosters.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/spike+pike+and+1st+glosters.jpg.html
Officers of 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment. Suwan, Korea, 15th November, 1950.

Left to right, top to bottom:- Lutyens-Humfrey, Ellis, Bartlett, Martin, Weller, Herbert 'Spike'Pike, Digby.

Herbert 'Spike' Pike was a Gunner in No.4 Commando. He joined when No.4 Cdo was first formed. He took part in the Lofoten and Dieppe raids receiving rapid promotion to L/Bdr then Sergeant." He was later a Sergeant Instructor at the CBTC. He was sent to OCTU and commissioned. He served in the Glosters and the RAOC from 10 Dec 1944 - 27 Nov 1975. Promoted Captain 11/3/1951, he fought at the Battle of Imjin in April 1951 and was taken POW. He retired as a Major and died on Tuesday 20th May aged 87.

[Photo courtesy of David Read, the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. Posted by Pete R.]

*There are additional photos of Spike Pike as a L/Bdr and as a Sgt.in the No.4 Cdo gallery.]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:37:11 +0000 http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/cmwtc+wales+may43632+copy.jpg.html http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/cmwtc+wales+may43632+copy.jpg.html
This photo found amongst the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM of No.4 Cdo. (and presumably from the writing below sent to him by George Scanlon MM many years ago) has the following written on the back in pencil:

Lowering a casualty 200 feet using the cliff haul method, Wales May 1943. Return to G. Scanlon, Troon.

In pen someone else has written:

Fred Ham being lowered E.B. in charge of operation. Beat all previous times taken. Major John Hunt very pleased

We have photos of Frederick Ham and Ernie Brooks in our gallery. Both were attached to No.4 Cdo from the Glosters. Click on this link to view one of them:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/IMG_8351.jpg.html

Posted by Pete R. who adds "I have managed to track down and speak to the widow of George Scanlon MM of No.4 Commando who is mentioned on the back of the photo. More to follow."]]> Peter Rogers photo Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:37:09 +0000