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Ouistreham June 1984.

To the right and front of the photo is Donald Gilchrist. 2nd left and looking at his camera is Henry Brown OBE ( 1 Cdo. and Secretary of the Commando Assoc.)

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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Ouistreham June 1984.

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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On June 6th 1964 during the ceremonies in Ouistreham commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the D Day Landings, the Commando Memorial window at the church of St Sampson was unveiled by Lieut. Colonel Vaughan. The window had been donated by the Association to the people of Ouistreham as a token of appreciation for their continued hospitality and kindness to Commando Veterans attending D Day Anniversaries. This photo was taken 20 years later at the 40th Anniversary in 1984.


[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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Brigadier Peter Young DSO MC with the wreath. Henry Brown OBE to the left of him as you view the photo

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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Brigadier Peter Young DSO MC saluting.

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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Normandy June 1984.

Left to right: Ernie Brooks BEM (4 Cdo) , John Skerry (4 Cdo) , Mrs Woodward, Bill Portman MM (4 Cdo), Les Heaynes * (4 Cdo), his wife Margaret, Les Woodward (4 Cdo)

*Les Heaynes was a TSM in No.4 Commando. He lived in America post war

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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Lefty to right : Ernie Brooks (4 Cdo) holding the post, Ken Phillot (4 Cdo) and Reg Barnes (1st SS Bde 3 Cdo)

Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.
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Titled "A few of the Lads. Our digs at Courseulles".

[Photo from the collection of Ernie Brooks BEM, No.4 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]

1. ?, 2. Cecil William 'Tanky' Bryne, 3. Jock Thursby (4 Cdo), 4. Leslie Finnis (4 Cdo), 5-7. nk; 8. Bob Cubitt; 9-10. n/k, 11. Niall Thomson (CBTC and Lieut. in 3 Cdo 3 troop in kilt)
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