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In the middle, 2nd and 3rd down, are Ted Douglas (5tp) and Harold Harbert (5tp). On the right, at the back looking to his right is Capt. Harry Blissett, and in front of him is the Padre. Ted Douglas was one of only five men from No.2 Cdo who escaped through France after the St Nazaire raid, eventually getting back to the UK and later awarded MM).

This image courtesy of Steve Harbert son of Harold Harbert. We have another version of this photo where those on the right cannot be seen.
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[Photo from the collection of LCpl 'Ken' Emmerson courtesy of his son John Emmerson.]

Standing extreme right : Fred Peachey 1tp later MM and bar
Sitting 2nd left: Looks like Richard O'Brien 2tp later DCM, MM
Sitting 3rd left looks like Les Wheelan 5tp (POW St Nazaire)
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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.
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Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo. Provided courtesy of his son John. Posted by Pete R
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On the right, 2nd and 3rd down, are Ted Douglas (5tp) and Harold Harbert (5tp). Ted was one of only five men from No.2 Cdo who escaped through France after the St Nazaire raid, eventually getting back to the UK and later awarded MM) See other gallery photos and information about each of these men

Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo. Provided courtesy of his son John. Posted by Pete R
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Photo from the private album of Major 'Bill' Copland DSO, of No.2 Cdo., courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.
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1941. This photo is from the album of Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO of No.2 Cdo. courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.

Update from Pete R. I believe my father Joe Rogers is the fifth oarsman down (nearest camera side) from the shirted man at the front who is seated on the side of the boat, with his back to the camera,
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1941. This photo is from the album of Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO of No.2 Cdo. courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.
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1941. This photo is from the album of Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO of No.2 Cdo. courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.

Update by Pete R. I believe the man with the chisel is my father Joe Rogers
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No.2 Commando belvd 6 troop. This photo was taken in 1941. At St Nazaire Tom was in 6 troop and was killed in action along with many from his troop.

In Memory of Lieutenant 112912 THOMAS GRENVILLE PITT PEYTON
King's Royal Rifle Corps and No. 2 , Commando
who died on 28 March 1942 age 20
Remembered with honour at the BROOKWOOD MEMORIAL

This photo is from the album of Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO of No.2 Cdo. courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.
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