Reported on in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard 28 June 1941
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Apr 2023 11:53:21 EDT
The weapon in the picture is the famous and very effective Vickers .303” Medium Machine Gun, belt-fed and water cooled it was extremely sturdy and reliable capable of laying down heavy protective fire in any action, the Heavy Weapons gunners loved it.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 15:11:43 EDT
These men are holding the famous Thompson Sub-Machine Gun so may well be their first sight of this US weapon.There was no British equivalent.
Posted by David Prichard on Thu 27 Aug 2020 16:52:02 EDT
It seems the Scottish element has been dropped, Green Berets adopted and standard Army field dress worn.
Posted by David Prichard on Thu 27 Aug 2020 16:43:34 EDT
Most of these Commandos are wearing the very popular issue brown leather jerkin (always a good ‘proff’) the man 6th left has the Commando Toggle Rope around waist.
Posted by David Prichard on Thu 27 Aug 2020 16:37:27 EDT
The small packs worn on the chest hold the respirator (gas-mask) issued to all personnel as there was a real fear that the Germans both had, and would use, poison gases. Fortunately this never happened. The German equivalent is the metal, corrugated tubs often seen hanging off their Field Order. The men here are wearing field kilts in a plain, khaki cloth.
Posted by David Prichard on Thu 27 Aug 2020 16:25:08 EDT
Thanks Neil
Thanks for your comments Neil. We have quite a few other photos of John Stewart in the No.2 Commando gallery. He was in the same troop as my father.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 05 May 2020 18:06:47 EDT
John Stewart
John Stewart (24) was my dad's cousin (his dad's sister's son). Dad often talked about him and how he got killed in Italy. He used to tell me that John's dad was Canadian. I am waiting for the 1921 census to come out to find out if that was so. Great site and a really fitting tribute to those who served to preserve our freedom.
Posted by Neil Madden on Sat 02 May 2020 20:07:47 EDT
2 Commando 1941 Photo
Further to the comment posted by my brother, Nicholas Haines, on December 30th, I agree that #10 in the photograph bears a striking resemblance to our father, TSM George Ernest Haines. The family resemblance to him is seen in both Nicholas and his son. Should you require any further information to ascertain whether this is, in fact, George Haines, please let us know exactly what you need and we will endeavour to provide it. Sarah Wale (nee Haines)
Posted by Sarah Wale on Thu 02 Jan 2020 17:53:56 EST
2 Commando 1941 Photo
Might #10 be my father George Ernest Haines. Awarded DCM for actions in St Nazaire raid. His name is missing from list and the picture looks somewhat like him,,,and my own son.
Posted by Nicholas Haines on Mon 30 Dec 2019 15:22:49 EST
Contact made
Now in email contact with poster of previous comment
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 19 Oct 2017 15:56:50 EDT
Hi , Searching for any information on Paddy Deighan. Can anyone assist.
Best regards
Neil Deighan
Posted by Neil Deighan on Sun 15 Oct 2017 00:09:25 EDT
Photo updated
Barbara Lewis identifies 23 as her father Enoch Sheard
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Jun 2014 17:06:50 EDT
Photo updated with correct spelling for CHALLINTON
CHALLINGTON amended to read correctly as CHALLINTON.
Confirmed by family whom I have been unable to respond to due to issues with their email.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 09 Jan 2014 10:22:51 EST
