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"Raised in clouded and urgent days, the Commandos hardened themselves for battle by land, sea & air, in which nothing was certain except the hazards they would have to face. To them danger was a spur and the unknown but a challenge. The young men of our country have never failed to answer such a call and volunteers for the Commandos flocked from north and south, from east and west, and from every arm - most notably from that famous corps, the Royal Marines. Daring and courage belong to no particular locality in Britain but no country made a greater contribution than Scotland. It is fitting therefore that this memorial should be raised in this magnificent setting here at Achnacarry where the Commandos were trained... We remember with pride all they achieved and with gratitude we remember the many who gave their lives that this country might survive"

*** Pictures of individuals attending events can be found in the albums "CVA Events" and "Commando Gatherings pre CVA" ***

Follow this link to our Spean Bridge Commando Memorial History

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Photo courtesy of Michael McGuire
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'Give us the tools and we'll finish the job' Winston Churhill.
Photo courtesy of John Mewett
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Photo courtesy of John Mewett.
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Issued by The Commando Association in 1952. Note the "words of warning" in the last paragraph of the document from Lt. Col. Charles Vaughan OBE.

[Courtesy of April Richer, daughter of Eric Groves MM No.2 Cdo. Posted by Pete R.]
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The Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge
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