Commando Association Stand Down Luncheon 18th Sep.2005 Guildhall, Portsmouth .
Date: 18/09/2005
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Owner: Geoff Murray
Lt. Col. Charles Newman VC (OC No.2 Commando) until 29March 1942
Commanding Officer of No.2 Commando from February 1941 until captured during the raid on St Nazaire 28th March 1942. This photo is provided by Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE. It is signed by Colonel Newman VC with the words "Good luck Johnnie", and was given to, Dr John Roderick MC who was also an officer in No.2 Commando at St Nazaire.