Date: 02/08/2013
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Mnes Lebow, Benson, Morris, and Crouch, 45 RM Cdo., after storming Wesel
Royal Marine Commandos 28 March 1945, Drevenack, Germany. Marines of 45 Royal Marine Commando 'C' troop with battle trophies. They are Marine W J Lebow, of Ilford, Essex; Marine J Benson, of Leeds, Yorks; Marine D H Morris, of Hereford; and Marine W Crouch, of Worthing, Sussex. (Detail Source: IWM)
Update from Bernie Morris "The Commando second from the right holding the very end of the handle of the dagger is my father, Douglas Haig Morris, 45RM Cdo. Unfortunately he passed away in 1995."
The names are believed listed as viewed left to right in the photo.
In Memory of CH/X 110708 Marine John Benson
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945 aged 21
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery.
(Son of Herbert and Beatrice Benson, of Leeds, Yorkshire; husband of Annie Benson. of Leeds.)
In Memory of CH/X 100462 Marine Walter Crouch
45RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 12th April 1945 aged 31
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery.
These Marines are examining two Nazi Daggers which are probably SS and would have a black hilt and scabbard. These fetch very high prices in the collectors markets.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 18:24:49 EDT
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Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Mar 2017 18:20:14 EDT
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Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 22 Jun 2013 18:18:19 EDT
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These Marines are examining two Nazi Daggers which are probably SS and would have a black hilt and scabbard. These fetch very high prices in the collectors markets.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 18:24:49 EDT
Photo updated
Details of casualties added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Mar 2017 18:20:14 EDT
Photo updated
Name added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 22 Jun 2013 18:18:19 EDT