No. 1 Snipers Refresher Course 11-18th Sept 1943
No. 1 Snipers Refresher Course RMSAS. Photo courtesy of Chris Bennett, son of Philip Bennett 42 RM Cdo. who is pictured here in the top row. (Posted by Pete R.)
Update 5/10/11 by Pete R. Mne. Talbot in the middle row is identified by his grandson as George Charles Talbot. He was a sniper in 'Y' troop of 47 RM Cdo.
Surnames added to enable result in search facility
andrew, johnson, bennett, vale, brown, denman, horan, talbot, synham, davis, charlwood, harvey, oates, martin (Lovat Scouts), armstrong, teek, willson, harrison
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Marine Oates
There was a Marine Brian Oates, 47RM Commando, killed in action at Normandy. Not known if the man identified as Oates in this photo is one and the same. [view ROH]
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 04 Jun 2023 10:59:53 EDT
The two long items on stands in front of the Course as WD 4-draw ‘Scout’ Telescopes carried by all Snipers. They would always operate in twos, known as a “Sniper Pair”, so that one man could be observing generally and widely to their front whilst the...
The two long items on stands in front of the Course as WD 4-draw ‘Scout’ Telescopes carried by all Snipers. They would always operate in twos, known as a “Sniper Pair”, so that one man could be observing generally and widely to their front whilst the other ‘stood down’ resting, making ‘wets’ etc., but could be quickly called in to action. The observer would use binoculars for the wider search and use the Telescope to pick out clear details on proposed targets, ie: Where are the Leaders as these would be the favourite target. Most of the fieldcraft, stalking etc., was drawn from Scottish Gillies skilled in stalking and killing Game. The methodology was much the same. If in position for any length of time the Snipers would build a ‘hide’ to give shelter, cover from view and protection for returning enemy fire.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 05:24:46 EDT