My mother informs me that this photo was taken on his return from Korea.

Posted by Glenn Eves on Sun 03 Oct 2021 16:36:46 BST

I think this photo was taken possibly in Lymestone in Devon, rather than Eastney in Portsmouth.

Posted by Glenn Eves on Sun 03 Oct 2021 16:21:11 BST

I think this photo was taken possibly in Lymestone in Devon, rather than Eastney in Portsmouth.

Posted by Glenn Eves on Sun 03 Oct 2021 16:20:24 BST

The photo could show my father with his friend Jack Collington.

Posted by Glenn Eves on Sun 03 Oct 2021 16:13:57 BST

Royal Marine Party in Malta mid 1950’s
I assume 3 Commando Brigade friends as this was who my Dad was attached to.

Posted by Glenn Eves on Sun 03 Oct 2021 16:10:26 BST

The right hand medal with red and white ribbon is the Naval General Service Medal (NGS) it has one bar for the Malayan Emergency, also the two Korean War Medals awarded for his Service with 41 (Independent) Commando RM where they fought alongside the US Marine Corps being awarded the US Presidential Citation for their Conduct in support of the USMC particularly for the Chosin Reservoir Action. A streamer is attached the the Unit Colour Commemorating this. Also his small Corps lapel badge, Blazer badge and Commando ‘Flash’

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 15 Sep 2020 13:58:11 BST

My dad peter stride also at rm deal in 1946.posted photo earlier.

Posted by Steven stride on Mon 23 Jun 2014 22:54:32 BST