The dark haired Lieutenant in the photo has been identified as Lt. (later Capt.) Nicky Grose by his granddaughter Eleanor Grose. Larry & Nicky served in 2 Troop, as Subalterns, together.
Posted by Nick Collins on Thu 12 Dec 2024 18:00:05 GMT
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Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 14 Nov 2024 12:31:49 GMT
William Johnson
My Grandfather William Johnson is 4th from the left, dressed all in blue.
Posted by David Ian Cargill on Tue 05 Nov 2024 20:18:54 GMT
Maurice White (Grandad) No 2
Posted by Michael Collier on Tue 08 Oct 2024 21:53:02 BST
Maurice White (grandad) Bottom 2nd from left.
Posted by Michael Collier on Tue 08 Oct 2024 21:52:20 BST
Photo of X Troop 48 RM Commando
First on the left of the 1st row is my Uncle, John Duckett
Posted by Barbara Leopold on Mon 07 Oct 2024 01:02:12 BST
photo 20 Limehouse
Second row on left......Peter Coomber who was at Merville Battery on 7 June 1944 with Major John Pooley who was shot dead Peter was shot in the left arm and was later taken prisoner and had his arm amputated above the elbow. His son still lives in Folkestone.
Posted by malcolm atherton on Fri 13 Sep 2024 16:28:43 BST
Reginald King was my great uncle. If anyone could tell me how to contact Andy Evetts I would love to talk to him about Reg. Much appreciated
Posted by William Davies on Sun 25 Aug 2024 13:11:28 BST
In back row, 2nd from the right... There is an error in my dad's name. He likely used Edward (Ted) John his initials were EEJG (Edward Emanuel John Glynfryn) Norton. In the 1 special services Diary for June 6, he is listed as Sigmn Norton J. and he was wounded. I know he was wounded but I am not sure if it was that day.
I know he was with Corporal Jack Dymer, who is also in the Special Service (commando) brigade. There is a picture of Jack.
Posted by Christine O'Byrne on Tue 09 Jul 2024 03:25:40 BST
Uniform
It is not known why he is wearing what appears to be US Navy uniform in this photo
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Jul 2024 19:39:09 BST
With Alex MacAulay.
Posted by stephane on Tue 25 Jun 2024 08:46:39 BST
Photo Update
My grandfather is Francis McGurk, he's front row second from the right
Posted by Siwan McGurk on Mon 10 Jun 2024 13:40:49 BST
Photo update
My grandfather is top row, second from left - Francis McGurk
Posted by Siwan McGurk on Mon 10 Jun 2024 13:38:49 BST
David Haig-Thomas is mentioned a couple of times in the diary of my father, W.J.Milne, in March 1942 when, as a Recce Corps officer, he was attending the School of Winter Warfare at Skogar Camp near Akureyri in northern Iceland. David Haig-Thomas was one of his instructors. Here is one entry from when they were up on the glacier on the mountains above the camp:
18 March. Vindheimajökull. My birthday! The mist was down completely – we paraded on a little slope and the trudge up that slope just after breakfast almost kills one, although the rise is only about a hundred feet - but, carrying skis and all the other paraphenalia, it is completely exhausting.
Even Scott, the Chief Instructor, the man who explores Greenland and glaciers, rather feels the strain when he goes up this business of the parade slope.
It's rather amazing the few clothes that one has to wear in the daytime and when one is doing anything at all. When we were building igloos this afternoon, we were again in shirt sleeves. ...
David Haig-Thomas is mentioned a couple of times in the diary of my father, W.J.Milne, in March 1942 when, as a Recce Corps officer, he was attending the School of Winter Warfare at Skogar Camp near Akureyri in northern Iceland. David Haig-Thomas was one of his instructors. Here is one entry from when they were up on the glacier on the mountains above the camp:
18 March. Vindheimajökull. My birthday! The mist was down completely – we paraded on a little slope and the trudge up that slope just after breakfast almost kills one, although the rise is only about a hundred feet - but, carrying skis and all the other paraphenalia, it is completely exhausting.
Even Scott, the Chief Instructor, the man who explores Greenland and glaciers, rather feels the strain when he goes up this business of the parade slope.
It's rather amazing the few clothes that one has to wear in the daytime and when one is doing anything at all. When we were building igloos this afternoon, we were again in shirt sleeves. Igloo building, by the way, is great fun - one gets a good constructive satisfaction out of cutting a good snow block and then building the walls. Haig-Thomas says the walls didn't slope enough and that an Eskimo builds one in an hour with just a knife. We took quite an hour in cutting and laying the first layer.
Posted by Robin Milne on Tue 04 Jun 2024 21:30:13 BST
#5 we believe is my grandfather Francis ‘Irvine’ Steadman. He has been identified by his Son (my father) as well as matching him with other photos we have from his Army days. We’ll be staying in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings to pay our respect and would appreciate any stories or details of where 3 troop served during those times. Like many he chose not to talk much of his time in the Army so we have very limited information. Thanks
Posted by Matt Steadman on Sat 25 May 2024 05:37:32 BST
John Bartholomew Davies
Hello all,
John Davies is my grandad and I'm trying to find out abit more about his career if anyone is willing to help me please? I am currently serving within the British Armed Forces myself.
^Admin (PR)....email contact made.
Posted by Anthony on Sat 27 Apr 2024 18:09:53 BST
Number 1 - Ronald Stanley Freeman
I believe number 1 to be my Grandfather Ronald Stanley Freeman - 6352714. He shared many of his war stories with me, as well as leaving me his medals, which I am now tallying up against the historical data of the No 3 Commando's activities.
He was wounded on the 21st July 1943 in Sicily during the capture of the Ponte dei Malati Bridge (No 3 Commando Bridge).
He was fortunate enough to recover from his injuries and passed away in 1999.
Posted by Gary Walton on Fri 12 Apr 2024 15:53:56 BST
Sorry to be a bother, but this surname is misspelled, it should be "Withrington".
Posted by Jack Withrington on Tue 05 Mar 2024 06:24:12 GMT
Sorry to be a bother, but this surname is misspelled, it should be "Withrington".
Posted by Jack Withrington on Tue 05 Mar 2024 06:22:00 GMT
Sorry to be a bother, but this surname is misspelled, it should be "Withrington".
Posted by Jack Withrington on Tue 05 Mar 2024 06:21:44 GMT
ID
Bottom line no.6 is Lt. Michael McConville
Posted by Jan Mas on Tue 30 Jan 2024 11:08:40 GMT
Front far left is Alexander Davidson
Front far left is my grandfather Alexander Davidson (Eck)
Posted by Macdonald on Sat 27 Jan 2024 16:18:44 GMT
Photo Update
I can identify my Uncle Reginald Skinner as sitting 4th row from the top and 7th from the left.
Posted by Nadine Skinner on Tue 23 Jan 2024 20:05:43 GMT
photo Ken Young
Kate think my dad Alan "Mitch" Mitchell serve with you dad got photo of whet looks like reunion "Ken"
Posted by kenneth mitchell on Wed 03 Jan 2024 22:22:27 GMT
