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[Photo courtesy of Thomas Brink. Posted by Nick Collins].

Thomas, the grandson of WWII Danish commando, kindly visited the grave of Frede and asked if he should place a cross on behalf of the CVA. I said that would be a lovely thing to do and asked for him to put the words: No.5 Commando; Remembered with Pride.
In album LCpl. Frede Pedersen, No.5 Commando 2 Troop]]> Nick Collins photo Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:58:58 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/Frede+Pedersen_1+_1_.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/Frede+Pedersen_1+_1_.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Frede Pedersen].

Service number 6298743. Frede Pedersen was a Danish sailor who came to England in 1941 where he was recruited into The Buffs. In 1942 he, along with 14 other Danish soldiers serving in The Buffs, volunteered for Commando Training. On completion of training, Frede served with No5 Cdo. 2 troop. Frede passed away in May 2015. Service medals: King Christian X Memorial Medal, Norwegian Navy 39-45, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, Burma Star, War Medal.
In album LCpl. Frede Pedersen, No.5 Commando 2 Troop]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:00:51 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/02nsg-fredepedersen3kniv.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/02nsg-fredepedersen3kniv.jpg.html
[Photo copyright Henning Bagger courtesy of Danish newspaper 'Weekendaviser'].

This photo accompanied an article written by Danish reporter, Peter Harmsen, published in Danish newspaper 'Weekendaviser' on 2 March 2012. The English translation of the article appears in the forum by permission of the Editor of Weekendavisen. Posted by Nick Collins
In album LCpl. Frede Pedersen, No.5 Commando 2 Troop]]> Nick Collins photo Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:03:48 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/02nsg-fredepedersen.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/02nsg-fredepedersen.jpg.html
Frede in his flat in Denmark proudly displays the memorabilia of his Commando days. Photo copyright Henning Bagger courtesy of Danish newspaper 'Weekendaviser'.,

This photo accompanied an article written by Danish reporter, Peter Harmsen, published in Danish newspaper 'Weekendaviser' on 2 March 2012. The English translation of the article appears in the forum by permission of the Editor of Weekendavisen. Posted by Nick Collins
In album LCpl. Frede Pedersen, No.5 Commando 2 Troop]]> Nick Collins photo Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:06:18 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/Frede+Pedersen_2.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/5/Frede+Pedersen/Frede+Pedersen_2.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Frede Pedersen].

Frede Pedersen was a Danish sailor who came to England in 1941 and was recruited into The Buffs. In 1942 he was one of 14 Danish soldiers in The Buffs to volunteer for the Commandos.
On completion of training, Frede joined 2 Troop, No5 Commando.
In album LCpl. Frede Pedersen, No.5 Commando 2 Troop]]> Nick Collins photo Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:55:57 +0100