Where ever these guys are they have their weapons close to hand with one (right hand) wearing a full bandolier of 100 rounds!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:19:30 BST
I put this given where this man lies buried. I used to have a pint with Marine Cliff Welsh RM (45 RM Commando) a Vickers Machine Gunner. He told me of motoring thru the Reichwald Forest in one of three Jeeps. His was rearmost. They ran into a German Panzer which immediately opened fire hitting the two leading Jeeps and killing or injuring the Marines in them. His driver headed for cover so they were not hit. I wonder if Marine Keough was in one of those Jeeps.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 23:15:32 BST
I asked Marine Cliff Welsh RM (45RM Cdo) about the Bikes and was told they were ditched almost immediately together with some other items which gave no advantage.
Posted by David Prichard on Mon 31 Aug 2020 19:40:20 BST
The Identity Discs shown serve a number of purposes. They show Name, Regimental Number, Religion with Blood Group on the reverse. If killed the red circular disc is removed and sent back to the Pay and Records, the other buried with the body. In the case of a Royal Marine his Personal Record is endorsed, “Discharged Dead” and closed. They should be knotted so that the red disc can be cut off with the other above the knot remaining secure. You will note that the RM Cap Badges bear the Kings Crown (King George Vl)
Posted by David Prichard on Wed 26 Aug 2020 16:32:17 BST
RM Commandos showing captured German items. The left hand man, rear rank, is holding a Panzerfaust hollow charge anti tank Infantry weapon.
Posted by David Prichard on Wed 12 Aug 2020 23:05:33 BST
These Royal Marines Commandos are showing captured souvenirs, the fact that both men on each side of the flag are wearing SS Daggers may mean they had been fighting this type of a German formation.
Posted by David Prichard on Wed 12 Aug 2020 22:58:39 BST
The man on the right is my father, H W Pratt (EX3417)
I have a copy of this photograph. I don't know who took it, but my dad, who was in F Troop, 45 Commando, told me that it was taken just after he had returned from a patrol, which was why he was wearing plimsolls so he could make less noise!
Posted by Howard Pratt on Wed 29 Apr 2020 18:27:47 BST
Photo update
Member of the original Commando Association. Listed in the obituaries of Commando Association newsletter 88 issued March 1989.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 23 Aug 2019 23:34:54 BST
Hi Peter,
Agree as per the caption we think it is E Troop rather than F. We have an original photo (no date or anything else on the front) but from the album is
“E Troop 45 RMC 14-1-46 Linfold Camp Nr Horsham” They then embarked for the Far East on 31st January. My wife’s father was Cpl John Joseph O’Sullivan (though rank seemed to go down and up at times) - known to us as “Jack” but not sure what he was known as in the Marines. He joined the Marines in early 1943 (9th Battalion), then into 46 RMC when it was formed and served with them until injured on 2nd July 1944. Rejoined the unit when it was pulled back to England - and then went back to Europe in early 1945. We have recently obtained a copy of his service record, so can match dates for 46/45 RMC.
Hope this helps
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Sat 27 Jul 2019 00:12:17 BST
Date query
Thank you Derek. It is actually 'E' troop the bottom line of the E being obscured. The photo came to us with the date thereon. Looking at the photo they are wearing ties. The introduction of collar and tie with battle dress for RM OR's did start at the end of 1944[RMRO 1673 and 1788,and RMRO 245 of 1945.] May is suggest you register and post a message with your query on our Forum and include the details of the RM Commando you identify.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 26 Jul 2019 23:11:54 BST
45 RMC
How sure are you about the date. Wife’s father is 2nd row up just above the F leaning to the left. But he did not join 45 RMC until 46 RMC was disbanded in early 46.
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Fri 26 Jul 2019 14:03:41 BST
Photo updated
Names added form comment below (x ref. CA newsletters).
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:43:23 BST
HRM Beddall
HRM Beddall with a Studebaker Weasel
Posted by Richard Muir Beddall on Sat 13 Jul 2019 16:31:35 BST
Not too sure where this was taken, but believe it was just before D-Day. He was in E troop 45 commando RM.
Posted by Paul Hill on Wed 15 Aug 2018 03:32:49 BST
WJE Hill
This photo was in my granddad's display cabinet alongside his medals.He is WJE Hill, called Eric by everbody that knew him.
Posted by Paul Hill on Sat 30 Jun 2018 23:00:55 BST
Photo location.
I have identified the location of this photo. Hilsea barracks Portsmouth, where 45 trained after formation and were stationed temporarily when they came back from Normandy.
Posted by Craig Summerhill on Thu 08 Feb 2018 20:38:56 GMT
Identication
The marine sat in the lorry, holding on to the frame has been identified as Corporal Jack Williams, he is my grandfather who served in the Royal Marines from March 1942- June 1946.
Served in,
Ports div.
RMTTD.
HMS Mercury II
HMS Oddyssey (45 Commando).
NP1749 HMS Royal Albert Germany.
Portsmouth division.
Demob.
Service No PO/X 111957.
D Day veteran.
Posted by Craig Summerhill on Fri 02 Feb 2018 20:47:04 GMT
John Waltham Nichol
My dad John Waltham Nichol is 4th from the right, back row
Posted by Grist on Sun 07 Jan 2018 23:09:45 GMT
Photo updated
Details of casualties added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Mar 2017 22:20:14 GMT
Commando service verified
Record establishes Commando service.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 31 Mar 2016 22:59:58 BST
Don't know where, my Dad on the Left, the guy on the right I think was my dads best mate, pretty sure his name was Postlethwaite??
Posted by Steve Worsley on Sun 27 Mar 2016 20:02:25 BST
My Dad is directly beneath the Gap between Marine Commando
Posted by Steve Worsley on Sun 27 Mar 2016 19:58:42 BST
newspaper cutting
Posted by Steve Worsley on Wed 23 Mar 2016 20:41:26 GMT
Unit query
Email sent to Shirley regarding unit
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 04 Nov 2015 21:53:48 GMT
Grandad Jack
Thank you posting this and the other photos of Jack. It's been great to see new photos of my Grandad, I was so surprised to find them
Posted by Steve Timmis on Fri 06 Jun 2014 19:13:25 BST
