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
Photo 48RM X Troop
Top row, 2nd from right. 13 the from left. My grandfather Reg King. Does anyone have any more information as he isn't with us anymore and when he was here wouldn't tell us Grandchildren about what he went through. We found this photo a few months back, ran it through face recognition and it matched my Grandfather. I have his medals and got some information, but would love to know more.
Posted by Andy Evetts on Wed 11 Dec 2019 23:20:29 GMT
Photo updated
Eddie Smith and John Gowans Port (known as Jock)identified
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Dec 2019 18:48:26 GMT
Photo updated
William Doughty identified by his son John Doughty.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Dec 2019 10:04:25 GMT
Definitely No 12 Commando 2nd left back is Alf Perry (not Ferry) far right back is Bob Mewett (my father)
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 05 Dec 2019 19:19:14 GMT
Reply to Jean Sutcliffe
Jean if you have a better photo of your Uncle, Fusilier Robert Salonicka Woodman, get in touch via the Contact us section on the Homepage www.commandoveterans.org
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 18 Nov 2019 19:47:36 GMT
48 RM X
2nd row from top 11th from the left is Douglas Hall, my grandfather
Posted by Matt Hall on Sat 16 Nov 2019 21:11:22 GMT
Centre row 5th from left Charlie Steadman
Posted by Ian Steadman on Fri 15 Nov 2019 21:52:56 GMT
Edwin (Bob) Bond?
I think that the second on the left, back row is my Grandad - Edwin Bond (he was always known as Bob). I've been trying to find out more information about his time in the Marines but have been drawing a blank. I know he was in Burma and that's about it!
Posted by Abigail Bond on Wed 13 Nov 2019 14:45:21 GMT
My Uncle Fusilier Robert Salonicka Woodman row 2 (4) Killed at St Nazaire. My Dad and Uncle spoke of him so many times that I feel I knew him although never met him. So proud of him, and indeed all of these men.
Posted by Jean Sutcliffe on Mon 11 Nov 2019 11:56:44 GMT
Photo Credit
His nephews Ross and Barry Wheeler.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 06 Nov 2019 00:21:43 GMT
Photo Credit
His grandson Andrew Hordell.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 06 Nov 2019 00:16:47 GMT
Photo Credit
Photo courtesy of his great niece Sarah Garlick-Lumb.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 06 Nov 2019 00:15:38 GMT
Sheena Powell-Bevan writes My Pap Sidney William Smith No 37
Posted by John Mewett on Tue 05 Nov 2019 10:10:45 GMT
I also have an original photograph. My father, Pte Alfred James Turner is the third man standing in the back. I have a navy blue background with red lettering COMMANDO insignia. It does not have a number.
Posted by Susan on Mon 28 Oct 2019 19:37:06 GMT
Tom joined the Seaforth Highlanders on 11 August 1939 and was initially posted to 7th Battalion. In July/August 1940 he volunteered for the No.11 Scottish Commando and on 7 September 1940 was accepted and went for further training on the Isle of Arran, before sailing to Egypt via Cape Town. He served with this Commando unit, for some time as part of Layforce C Battalion, until August 1941. When the Commando Unit was disbanded, he volunteered for and was accepted into the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) on 3 September 1941. He served with the LRDG until 19 January 1943, mostly behind enemy lines. He was then posted back to the Seaforth Highlanders 2nd Battalion in Libya/Tunisia and was involved in the Sicily landings, being wounded in the battle for Sferro Hills. He then returned to the UK and was involved in Operation Overlord, being evacuated back to the UK (Glasgow Hospital). Tom's medals include the Africa Star with 8th army clasp, the Italy Star and the France/Germany Star.
Posted by Robert Young on Fri 25 Oct 2019 09:48:18 BST
Photo updated
ID confirmed by Alan Wilkins on behalf of George duncan's daughter.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 19 Oct 2019 19:43:22 BST
Photo updated
Originally annotated with one of the names as Jock Port. Now confirmed as John Gowans Port.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 22 Sep 2019 15:51:36 BST
