Names of Sgt Leech and Clifford Hemp added, identified by his daughter Miss Delphine Hemp.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 30 Sep 2014 10:56:39 BST
Extra to above comment
My dad lost his eye whilst training up in Scotland. I notice he has both eyes in this picture and it is only the second I have of him with both eyes. Because of this accident, dad was not allowed to go on the D-Day landings but continued to serve as a driver mechanic. I have a letter from Lt Col C R Hardy dated 21 Dec 1943 in which he sympathises with my dad for his "bad luck" and he wrote an excellent reference for him. Suzanne Nicholas
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:39:03 BST
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles ...
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles Grills
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:31:35 BST
I think no. 258 is my father, Ernest Arthur Paget, who died in South Africa in 1998. He was born in Bristol. After serving in No. 4 Commando he was in the Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Posted by Philip Hugh Paget on Sat 27 Sep 2014 13:09:09 BST
Photo updated
John Notman identified by his niece as at 368.
George Harris identified by his daughter as at 153
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 22 Sep 2014 21:37:14 BST
To clarify: Ronald Victor Giles is in the top right hand area of the photograph, with his hand on the shoulder of the rating in front of him.
Posted by Ron Giles on Sun 21 Sep 2014 22:42:30 BST
Photo updated
Alex Mort identified by his son who sent in an identical photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 19 Sep 2014 11:37:03 BST
Archie Richard (Roy) Brooks - second row, not third row. Happy Birthday Dad (17/09/21). Miss you every day. xx
Posted by Susan Brooks on Wed 17 Sep 2014 17:19:19 BST
Photo updated
Enrique Galera identified by his daughter
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 15 Sep 2014 11:26:23 BST
Pat Coffey
Hello Jim
My father was Ronald Victor Giles, or 'Arvey' to his group.
He was in 'C' Commando too, and is fourth from left in this photo.
When I was young I remember him telling tales of the commandos and his mate 'Paddy Coffee' from Liverpool.
I now know, of course, it was your dad Patrick Coffey.
Posted by Ron Giles on Mon 15 Sep 2014 11:09:16 BST
Photo updated
Eric Gordon identified by his granddaughter Sarah
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:50:52 BST
Photo updated
CSM Eric Gordon identified in this photo by his granddaughter Sarah
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:46:33 BST
Photo updated
First name added to that of CSM Gordon courtesy of his granddaughter Sarah.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:44:40 BST
Service number
The correct service number is 2578046 and not 278046 as shown on the certificate.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 09 Sep 2014 11:55:57 BST
Jimmy was my fathers best mate in S Troop 46 RMC and fought alonside him at Rots/Le Hamel.
Dad was Sgt Harry Hewitt and throughout his life never forgot Jimmy.
He always said that had Jimmy not been the first to get to the hole in the wall then it would have been him that took the machine gun fire.
Jimmy saved my fathers life at the cost of his own.
Dad passed away in 2003 and I dearly hope they are reunited together forever.
Jimmy, thank you for saving my dad's life.
You were such a brave young man and we will never forget you. RIP xx
If any family of Jimmy want to contact me please feel email [email protected]
Posted by Jeff on Mon 25 Aug 2014 18:06:04 BST
Names
Does anyone have the names of those on the photograph?
Posted by John Martin on Mon 25 Aug 2014 17:36:51 BST
Photo updated
Names and unit added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Aug 2014 14:47:42 BST
Photo updated
Details from his son Chris added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 17 Aug 2014 19:10:39 BST
Ref comments posted with query on date
Email sent to Mark
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 12 Aug 2014 11:49:55 BST
The date of the photograph of number commando is wrong ,it was taken in April 1943 and not November 1943 I know this to be fact as No 46 is my grandfather ie seargeant john rigby and he was killed on 25th may 1943! however that is not to say that the film may not have been developed until November 1943.
Best regards
Mark
Posted by Mark Harrison on Sun 10 Aug 2014 23:58:00 BST
Identification
Front row, 3rd from right my Dad Harold Bull (Harry or Hal)
Front 2nd from right my Godfather Cyril (Johnnie) Johnson
Posted by Peta Bull on Sun 10 Aug 2014 11:50:21 BST
Identification
Hello, I have a copy of this photo.
My Dad is Harold Bull (Hal or Harry).
Identified by the stripey socks :-) (front row 3rd from left)
Front row 1st left is my Godfather, Cyril (Johnnie) Johnson
Posted by Peta Bull on Sun 10 Aug 2014 11:46:15 BST
Photo updated
With details about Charles Hustwick
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 24 Jul 2014 22:17:10 BST
identified
row one up,2nd left, My Das , Stanley John( Mick ) Goodsell
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:28:57 BST
identified
row 2 up , first right , My dad, Stanley ( Mick ) Goodsell
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:27:14 BST
