Ernie Poyntz, Vic Ralph, Jim Taylor, Brother Ben, and others
Date: 25/03/2013
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Owner: Nigel Quick
No.3 Commando Brigade HQ staff
3 Commando Brigade HQ staff. The photo states - Temporary Commando depot was formed at Trincomale, Ceylon 1944-45.Here we see HQ staff made up of personnel from units of the 3rd Commando brigade ie. Nos 1 & 5 Army Commando units, and 42 & 44 RM
A copy of this photo also sent in by Max Heron, son of Major John 'Chips' Heron, No.5 Cdo, and by Chris Lee, son of TSM Bill Lee, Nos. 12 & 3 Cdos.
Chris identifies Sgt John 'Red' Skelton, No.5 Commando, as being on the far right, seated with dog.
