Wedding photo (1) of Albert te Grotenhuis No.10IA Cdo 2 troop
Date: 06/01/2011
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Arnie Howarth and a group from No.2 Commando
A group from No.2 Commando. Arnie Howarth is 2nd from the left middle row. Arnie was in 3 troop and, as a Lance Corporal, took part in Operation Chariot, the raid on St Nazaire 28/3/1942. He was one of only 5 of all those who landed that managed to escape back to the UK after the action He rejoined No.2 Commando and was injured at Salerno. Arnie died in November 1944. Photo courtesy of Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE. Posted by Pete Rogers
*21/3/11 details updated by Pete R. with information from Arnold Howarth's nephew Paul Clarke.