Original names and identifiers
Ron Davies: rear row, far right;
Billy Moore: 4th row from front, 4th from right;
William Hutchison: 4th row from front, 8th from right
Peter Frederick Mclaughlin: 2nd row from front, seated far right.
Lt Larry Stephens: 2nd row from front, seated 6th from left
Lt John Salt: 2nd row from front, seated 9th from right
Andy Younger: 1st row, seated, far right
photo submitted by Nick Collins
[updated copy courtesy of Justin Mclaughlin, 14 Sept 2010]
** updated 4/4/11 by Pete R. Julie Warren identifies the man 2nd row from front,6th from the left, as her cousin Larry Stephens who was an officer in No.5 Cdo.
*** updated 28 Aug 13 by Nick Collins. CVA Member, David Davies identifies his father, Ron Davies. Ron remembers the photo being taken at Poona in 1945.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 22 May 2018 10:43:08 BST
Operation Basalt
Hi Graham, Jim or Jimmy Flint is the chap at the front squatting down. Stokesy as we came to know him was a great mate of my father in laws during their time in the services..
Posted by Carol Flint on Thu 17 May 2018 03:25:35 BST
E Troop No 12 Commando
Hi Graham, My father in law is Jim or Jimmy Flint. His sons John & Ken are certain that the chap 1st in the front row on the left hand side is their Dad. Someone has their arm around his neck. Jim was also part of Operation Basalt (Sark). He didn't talk much about his life in the military, mainly spoke about the friendships and funny things that occurred. Unfortunately Jim passed away in 2000 aged 84. I am researching Jims Defence career.
Posted by Carol Flint on Thu 17 May 2018 03:21:03 BST
Identification of Trooper.
I believe the Commando -second from left with Tent directly behind him ; could be my Dad. Pte. William Asquith 3 Troop 2 Commando.
Posted by Terence Asquith on Mon 14 May 2018 13:03:37 BST
Pte William Asquith identified
Pte William Asquith identified by his son Terence. William served in 3 troop but did live in Liverpool nearby to the location at the time of this 5 troop reunion.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 11 May 2018 17:31:42 BST
Photo updated re TSM Alan Michell
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Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 11 May 2018 12:06:04 BST
Troop Sergeant Major
The Troop Sergeant Major on the front seated row sitting to the right of Capt Barker is my paternal Grandfather, Alan Michell (not Mitchell). He in 1983 died shortly before I was born. We have a copy of this same photo in the limited effects of his from the war, plus some others from 46 Royal Marine Commando which I will try to add.
Major EGM Michell, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
Posted by Edward Michell on Thu 10 May 2018 21:51:51 BST
Photo id and update
Names, date and location added.
May could be Pte. W.J. May
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 17 Apr 2018 23:15:56 BST
5440660 Gunner Norman John Mitchell Royal Artillery (L.A.A.)
was wounded in action on 29th July 1944 during Operation Healing II. (Killed in action 11th March 1945)
Posted by Guy Hudson on Wed 11 Apr 2018 22:52:28 BST
Unit query
Most, if not all, are not RM and several appear to be French? That coupled with the information in the CA newsletter on Scrivens being No 4 Commando, makes me question the unit designation of 4 SS Bde Signals. On checking the original post in the forum this is referred to as a troop in No 4 Commando. Title changed. Photo relocated.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 04 Apr 2018 13:35:54 BST
I think this photo was taken first days of september 1944 or late August, in SAINT-MACLOU ( near River SEINE ).
We could see the church.
There is other photos with men of 1st commando Brigade there front of the chuch, in the gallery.
1st commando brigade stayed there, until their embarked in ARROMANCHES the 7th september.
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:26:41 BST
James second from left
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:21:43 BST
Could be Fred WALKER with hand on his left shoulder.
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:20:25 BST
Think JAMES 4th from left.
Eric SPIERS first right.
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:18:39 BST
Think Bob CUBBITT is second from left.
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:17:21 BST
Fred WALKER 3 cdo 4 Troop. 4th from left
I think Eric SPIERS in the middle.
Behind Eric SPIERS could be F. ROBBINS 4 troop KIA 20th august 1944. ( will ask to his daughter )
Posted by stephane on Thu 29 Mar 2018 16:15:14 BST
Photo updated
Eddie Norton 1 Bde Sigs attd 4 Cdo identified.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 26 Mar 2018 21:15:34 BST
Photo updated
Updated by Nick Collins, 15 May 2015, from information received from Jackie Lewis, daughter of Jack Shaw.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 26 Mar 2018 21:14:44 BST
Fourth row, sixth man in from left is Stanley Jones.
Posted by Lauren Jones on Wed 28 Feb 2018 16:59:31 GMT
Ron Walters
Ron Walters 43 cdo Commachio Group, running to get in the pic.
Posted by Keith walters on Thu 22 Feb 2018 22:26:07 GMT
First man middle row hand on chin
Ron Walters from Cardiff. I Have a great photo of my dad in front of this photo in the Drill Shed at Lympstone Training Camp.
Posted by Keith walters on Thu 22 Feb 2018 22:10:23 GMT
Photo location.
I have identified the location of this photo. Hilsea barracks Portsmouth, where 45 trained after formation and were stationed temporarily when they came back from Normandy.
Posted by Craig Summerhill on Thu 08 Feb 2018 20:38:56 GMT
Identication
The marine sat in the lorry, holding on to the frame has been identified as Corporal Jack Williams, he is my grandfather who served in the Royal Marines from March 1942- June 1946.
Served in,
Ports div.
RMTTD.
HMS Mercury II
HMS Oddyssey (45 Commando).
NP1749 HMS Royal Albert Germany.
Portsmouth division.
Demob.
Service No PO/X 111957.
D Day veteran.
Posted by Craig Summerhill on Fri 02 Feb 2018 20:47:04 GMT
Thank you so much for the names for this photo - we've had this photo for years but my grandad couldn't remember where he was. He's Pte Peter Pocock, front row, 4th from left.
Thank you!
Posted by Katie Longhurst on Wed 31 Jan 2018 14:58:51 GMT
John Waltham Nichol
My dad John Waltham Nichol is 4th from the right, back row
