Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 05 Apr 2020 10:06:05 BST
Photo updated
George Bennett identified by his grandson via forum message
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 04 Apr 2020 23:51:20 BST
My father left two notebooks with a record of his time in 48 commando y troup. In the notes he mentions Bertie Jones. I wonder if Herbert was known as Bertie. My Fathers name was James Alexander Smith.
My fathers notes were in pencil but I have now typed them up word for word and can Email a copy to any one who is interested
Gordon McIntosh
Posted by Gordon McIntosh on Fri 27 Mar 2020 13:57:30 GMT
EDIT
extra info to my comment, Cornelius, or Connie as he was known to his family, was one of 6 brothers, of which three others are confirmed to have served during the war. They were:
George - SSgt 7641906 in the REME
Harry - Royal Artillery in 8th Army at time of El Alamein
Albert - Royal Irish Fusiliers
Jonny
Ron
Other members of his extended family were:
Patrick - Royal Lincolnshire Regiment
Robert - Gordon Highlanders
Edward - Rifle Brigade
Thomas Simpson DSM (AB, RN on HMMTB416 KIA 24/06/1944) - brother in law
Posted by David Lynch on Sat 21 Mar 2020 20:18:45 GMT
Number 49 is my great-uncle, Pte (later Cpl) 2723548 Cornelius Cuthbert Lynch of the Irish Guards
Posted by David Lynch on Sat 21 Mar 2020 20:04:04 GMT
Photo update
The French speaking guide referred to was in fact a German speaking refugee of 3 Troop No.10 Inter Allied Commando, temporarily attached to 46 Royal Marine Commando - 6436356 Sergeant Ernest Villiers who died on the 23rd March 1945 aged 25. VILLIERS birth name was Egon Vogel, and he was of the Jewish Faith. http://www.commandoveterans.org/EgonVogel10Commando
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 17 Mar 2020 01:41:17 GMT
Photo update
Hi Paul
I imagine the info about your Father being a POW came from the commando (now deceased) who provided the image. I have checked the POW Lists National Archives files and can find no trace of your Father on there. If you have a good photo of your Father you would like added please post it on our Forum or contact us via the Contact Page https://www.commandoveterans.org/contact
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 12 Mar 2020 16:18:35 GMT
Albert Raymond Wogel 1 Commando
Hi All,
My Name is Paul Wogel Son of A.Wogel #3 above.
Have noticed that the above photo of my father A.Wogel #3 in it they have mentions he was taken as a POW in Tunisia WWII, im unable to find anything about this in his records.
Can anyone let me know if this did happen ?
He past away 26th Dec 1952, 6 weeks after i was born.
We now know he suffered from Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Due to battle fatigue.
He was involved in a number of engagements.
Regards
Paul Wogel
Posted by PAUL WOGEL on Fri 06 Mar 2020 17:34:03 GMT
Second row first on our left is Geoff Broadman 3 Troop
Posted by Ander Broadman on Fri 06 Mar 2020 16:01:00 GMT
Albert Bacon & James Casbolt
Hello,
Referring to what my relative Philip said in the later reunion. This one I think is again in Porchester Hall and although I have been able to identify Albert Bacon (I know him as Great-Uncle Bert) I'm still not 100 percent sure of James Casbolt (I know him as Great-Uncle Jim).
Albert Bacon is the man at the back just right to the lampshades (his left), the tallest man in the photo.
While I'm not 100 percent sure, James Casbolt is in the first full row 7th from HIS right, the man standing not below but just next to what looks like the old curtain tie string.
I've only taken glances at my relative Philip's reunion photo later on and compared faces but I think I am right with this identification. Anyone let me know if you can identify any others.
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 14:46:30 GMT
1. James Casbolt & 465. Albert Bacon
Hello, I know my distant relative Philip Bacon has identified these people already. Sjt James R. Casbolt was my grandfather's cousin and Pte Albert W. Bacon was James' brother-in-law.
I wondered if there was anybody within this community who actually remembered my granddad's cousin and his brother-in-law. There were known to my family as Uncle Jim and Uncle Bert and while I know Jim went to Norway and they both went to Burma that's about it.
I am new to this society and only starting to learn the bravery of these men but if anyone has any information it would be much appreciated as I never met my dear Great-Uncle Jim neither Uncle Bert and would love to know more.
Kind Regards
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 13:56:53 GMT
Album update
Service in the Paras added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 11 Feb 2020 16:41:39 GMT
Photo update
Spelling of surname corrected to show Private Paul Mackintosh (confirmed by family). Service no. 2930901. PoW 1st SSD 13-9-42. Escaped via Switzerland. Escape /Evasion report ref. WO208/4260.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 28 Jan 2020 23:38:35 GMT
Joe Millard
My grandad Joseph Millard is sat on the front on the middle boat 290 with his feet over the edge, no beret and his arm round the fella next to him.
Can clearly see its him, with his jet black hair, thick eye brows, broad beaming smile (still smiles just like this) also verified by the fact he's always said he lost his beret getting on the boat over to France
Posted by Rebecca Harding on Sun 19 Jan 2020 21:12:11 GMT
The Commando sitting in the foreground is my father, Alfred John Bugg 14821244 Royal Berks. He was 19 when this picture was taken.
Posted by Phillip Bugg on Sat 11 Jan 2020 17:04:48 GMT
L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Borders Regt
This commando has been identified by Sgt George McPherson, MM, No.9 Cdo, as being 3606787 L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Border Regt & No.9 Cdo.
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 08 Jan 2020 12:00:06 GMT
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
Leslie Fosberry - my father - is 1st on the left (beret, arms folded). We have a copy of this photo and I remember my father telling me this was Flushing.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:21:25 GMT
Leslie Fosberry - my father - is front row, second from left.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:14:59 GMT
My dad - Leslie Fosberry - is third row, 11th from the left. His Service Records show that he was transferred from No.4 Cdo to No.3 Cdo on July 20th, 1945.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:09:26 GMT
“The volunteer drum and bugle band of the 8th Battalion RM in 1942 with front row from left, the Adjutant (Capt J A. Taplin), the CO (Lt-Col S G B Paine), the Drum Major (Cpl L G. Rayfield) and RSM R Keeble.”
(ref. – "The Royal Marines: A Pictorial History 1664-1987," by Peter C. Smith and Derek Oakley (Tunbridge Wells: Spellmount Ltd., 1988; p. 150)
Posted by Glenn M. Stein on Thu 02 Jan 2020 15:14:35 GMT
Row 2, fifth from left is my Dad Martin 'Monty' Murtagh (2 Troop).
Posted by Paul Murtagh on Tue 31 Dec 2019 14:39:32 GMT
Row 3 (i.e. third from top), second from left (smiling) is my Dad Martin 'Monty' Murtagh (RA)
Posted by Paul Murtagh on Tue 31 Dec 2019 14:30:48 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
