When 45 RM Commando went to Achnacary for the final 10 days of their Green Beret Training they lived in Bell Tents in the grounds and slept on straw. It was basic but adequate. The period mentioned included the Acquaints and the Commando Tests. All...
When 45 RM Commando went to Achnacary for the final 10 days of their Green Beret Training they lived in Bell Tents in the grounds and slept on straw. It was basic but adequate. The period mentioned included the Acquaints and the Commando Tests. All preparatory training had been Prior to arrival. Source: Ply/X 105503 Marine Cliff Welsh RM. who was a Unit Founder Member, MMG Gunner and member of âFâ Troop in pub conversations well after the War, he landed on Sword Beach D-Day and went on thru all their Battles into Germany.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 09:42:10 EDT
The location and date are now included. An identical photo with annotation on the rear (as in the title now) was in the collection of Tom Overbury who served in No 4 Commando and is in the centre of the photo back to camera bending down. Info from...
The location and date are now included. An identical photo with annotation on the rear (as in the title now) was in the collection of Tom Overbury who served in No 4 Commando and is in the centre of the photo back to camera bending down. Info from Richard Elbourne.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 11 Jul 2018 09:03:25 EDT
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When 45 RM Commando went to Achnacary for the final 10 days of their Green Beret Training they lived in Bell Tents in the grounds and slept on straw. It was basic but adequate. The period mentioned included the Acquaints and the Commando Tests. All...
When 45 RM Commando went to Achnacary for the final 10 days of their Green Beret Training they lived in Bell Tents in the grounds and slept on straw. It was basic but adequate. The period mentioned included the Acquaints and the Commando Tests. All preparatory training had been Prior to arrival. Source: Ply/X 105503 Marine Cliff Welsh RM. who was a Unit Founder Member, MMG Gunner and member of âFâ Troop in pub conversations well after the War, he landed on Sword Beach D-Day and went on thru all their Battles into Germany.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 09:42:10 EDT
Photo updated with location and date
| show fullshow summaryThe location and date are now included. An identical photo with annotation on the rear (as in the title now) was in the collection of Tom Overbury who served in No 4 Commando and is in the centre of the photo back to camera bending down. Info from...
The location and date are now included. An identical photo with annotation on the rear (as in the title now) was in the collection of Tom Overbury who served in No 4 Commando and is in the centre of the photo back to camera bending down. Info from Richard Elbourne.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 11 Jul 2018 09:03:25 EDT