Its the wife's grandad who unfortunately passed in 2010. Any information is hugely appreciated
Posted by Liam Hudson on Thu 01 Aug 2019 23:52:10 BST
Photo updated
Thank you Carl. If you have other photos from Arthur's time in the Commandos please use our forum to post them there, or use the contact form on the Home page to make direct contact with the website team.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 30 Jul 2019 19:30:26 BST
Left Sided Commando Name
The Commando on the left is Arthur W Bickerstaff
Posted by Carl Bickerstaff on Mon 29 Jul 2019 19:22:49 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
June 1944 service
In June 1944 Cfn. Burrows was deployed as a jeep driver with 2 Troop [No.3 Cdo. War Diary].
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 17 Jul 2019 13:59:08 BST
Awards
1. 6896269 Sergeant Herbert Maurice ROE, The King's Royal Rifle Corps awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field - London Gazette 37138, page 3241; WO 373/98/668
2. Acting Colour Sgt Roe received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in special operations in South East Asia. - London Gazette 37780, page 5467
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 15 Jul 2019 00:04:37 BST
Photo updated
Capt. Beddall identified. His son Richard adds “My father with Vicomte Arthur De Jonge who was the Commanding Officer of the Belgian french-speaking Commandos. My father spoke French and as a result was transferred to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:47:11 BST
Photo updated
Capt Muir Beddall identified. His son Richard adds "My father spoke French and as a result was transferred from 45RM Commando to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:45:48 BST
Photo updated.
Capt Muir Beddall identified. His son Richard adds "My father spoke French and as a result was transferred from 45RM Commando to be with the French-speaking Belgians. He remained a lifelong friend of Vicomte de Jonge who I remember as being a most charming man."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:45:17 BST
Photo updated
Name added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 23:44:29 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
Possible name
Front 2nd man from the left possibly Lance Corporal Frederick Tickle M.M., R.A.M.C. attached to 'X' Troop
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 07 Jul 2019 20:56:27 BST
Private Fred 'Rocky' Stock
Private Fred 'Rocky' Stock front row, 5th from the left.
Posted by Mark Carey on Wed 03 Jul 2019 11:46:41 BST
Rocky Stock
Private Fred 'Rocky' Stock front row, 5th from the left.
Posted by Mark Carey on Wed 03 Jul 2019 11:45:36 BST
Private Fred 'Rocky' Stock
My granddad 'Rocky' Stock is front row 5th from the left with the slightly darkened shirt. He was English from Plumstead, London and when called up in 1940 after basic training he was transferred to the Seaforth Highlanders, from there he joined the 11th Scottish Commando's before going on to join the 204 military mission to China. He sadly passed away in 2001.
Posted by Mark Carey on Wed 03 Jul 2019 11:41:20 BST
Photo updated
Thank you Ian your Father's name has been added to each photo you commented on. Please use the facility of our Forum if you wish to add further information about your Father, or use the Contact Form on the Homepage.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Jun 2019 21:07:57 BST
Photo updated
Full name added to previously unidentified Commando.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Jun 2019 21:06:14 BST
Photo updated
Full name added to previously unidentified Commando.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Jun 2019 21:05:33 BST
name
That's William George Brooks "Bill". My dad.
Posted by Ian Scott Brooks on Fri 28 Jun 2019 23:01:59 BST
Name
That's William George Brooks "Bill". My dad.
Posted by Ian Scott Brooks on Fri 28 Jun 2019 23:01:28 BST
Name
Thats William George Brooks "Bill". My dad.
Posted by Ian Scott Brooks on Fri 28 Jun 2019 22:39:09 BST
Photo updated
Sources:
1. Forum message [Here]
2. Obituaries Cdo.Assoc. newsletter 56 issued March 1973 "Cpl. James Robert Speight (6 Cdo) of Leeds."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 20 Jun 2019 20:01:06 BST
