Update

Reported on in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard 28 June 1941

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Apr 2023 16:53:21 BST

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 20:11:43 BST

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 21:52:02 BST

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 21:43:34 BST

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 21:37:27 BST

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 21:25:08 BST

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 23:06:47 BST

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 Sun 03 May 2020 01:07:47 BST

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 22:53:56 GMT

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 20:22:49 GMT

Contact made

Now in email contact with poster of previous comment

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 19 Oct 2017 20:56:50 BST

Hi , Searching for any information on Paddy Deighan. Can anyone assist.
Best regards
Neil Deighan

Posted by Neil Deighan on Sun 15 Oct 2017 05:09:25 BST

Photo updated

Barbara Lewis identifies 23 as her father Enoch Sheard

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Jun 2014 22:06:50 BST

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 15:22:51 GMT

Photo updated with correct spelling for CHALLINTON

CHALLINGTON amended to read correctly as CHALLINTON. Confirmed by family

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 09 Jan 2014 15:18:08 GMT

Ben Fryer

Ben was identified by Walter Ainslie and Eric Buckmaster who both served in 5 troop

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 03 Mar 2012 19:16:04 GMT

What a wonderful photo !

Posted by Bob Bishop on Sat 11 Feb 2012 18:53:53 GMT

Les whelan

Hi Peter, Leslie wheelan was grandfather, my mum's dad. He died when I was 2 years old so I never really got to know him. So if you have any further photos of him or any stories about his time in the troop or as POW then I would love to hear them. My mother is also very excited to have found this image and would also be grateful for any further information.

Thank you

Nina

Posted by Nina fox on Fri 09 Sep 2011 22:22:20 BST