No.1 SS Bde HQ Group at Maasbracht Gemeentehuis (Town Hall), near Brachterbeek
This photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo)courtesy of his son John. Posted by Pete R.
Originally unidentified Nick Collins identifies the building by comparison in this forum message. Copy and paste this link into your browser and send: https://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/30/3146.page
1 Commando Brigade established its HQ at the Priest's House at Brachterbeek from 25 Jan 45 - 19 Feb 45.
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The central man is a Despatch Rider (motor cycle rider) judging by his Helmet, breeches and high boots. Known as DonR they would wear a badge with the letters DR centred on wings and were used extensively to carry any urgent messages when radio...
The central man is a Despatch Rider (motor cycle rider) judging by his Helmet, breeches and high boots. Known as DonR they would wear a badge with the letters DR centred on wings and were used extensively to carry any urgent messages when radio communications were either not secure or not working properly.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 14:04:29 EDT