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 17:58:39 EDT
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 13:27:47 EDT
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 18:34:54 EDT
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 Fri 26 Jul 2019 19:12:17 EDT
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 18:11:54 EDT
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 09:03:41 EDT
Photo updated
Names added form comment below (x ref. CA newsletters).
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:43:23 EDT
HRM Beddall
HRM Beddall with a Studebaker Weasel
Posted by Richard Muir Beddall on Sat 13 Jul 2019 11:31:35 EDT
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 Tue 14 Aug 2018 22:32:49 EDT
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 18:00:55 EDT