BRIAN MULLEN has been killed on the beach on D.Day, not on Pegasus Bridge.
Posted by stephane SAINT-MARTIN on Sat 31 Oct 2009 22:30:33 GMT
Photo taken in return from DIEPPE RAID
The second is COAKER KIA 06 06 1944 in AMFREVILLE
The third is BOB CUBITT
The fourth,( I think )is MAGNONI
Posted by stephane SAINT-MARTIN on Fri 30 Oct 2009 18:16:14 GMT
Left to Right :
First : ?
Second : Nobby CLARKE
Third : PAGE
Fourth : Fred WALKER
Bottom : JAMES
Names from Fred WALKER 19/08/2009
Posted by stephane SAINT-MARTIN on Fri 30 Oct 2009 18:12:34 GMT
RN Commandos.
22 Commandos were formed throughout WWII. The RN Cdos were designated Alphabetically, not Numerically like the Army Commandos and the Royal Marine Commandos, beginning with A Commando through to W Commando. (W CDO being all Canadian).
Posted by Nick Collins on Sun 18 Oct 2009 18:36:51 BST
Note: No magazine on the Bren Gun.
Posted by Nick Collins on Sun 18 Oct 2009 17:08:02 BST
My father Hugh Maines is situated on the extreme right, second row from the back, third in from the right
Posted by Andy Maines on Thu 01 Oct 2009 23:45:03 BST
Extract from Army Commandos 1940 - 45 by Mike Chappel
"In Sep 1942 the Middle East Commando took part in their last operation - a raid on Torbruk. Whilst the Royal Marines (Force A) landed from sea, Commando Force B travelled across the dessert to their target in the vehicles of the Long Range Desert Group - a voyage of 2,000 miles. The raid went disasterously wrong. The Royal Navy lost a number of ships, including a cruiser, and only 90 Royal Marines returned. Force B were trapped within enemy lines and destroyed, only three men returning. The photograph above is of Commando officers of Force B on the outward journey, three of whom were still wearing the Balmoral bonnets and black hackles of No.11 (Scottish) Commando."
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 12 Sep 2009 14:42:16 BST
Standing to the right of picture Henry Brown OBE
Directly to the left of the Mayor Jim Crowe MM
Next left Reg Teager
Next left Sgt Arthur'Happy' Jackson
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 10 Sep 2009 12:11:14 BST
I have been contacted by John Mewett, who thinks that he may be able to identify the man standing next to my father. He has stated that he has quite a strong resemblence to the man standing at the extreme left of his Cocanada 2 group photo, if this is the case then the man in my photo is called Simmonds. I must admit that the two men are quite similar to eachother.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 25 Aug 2009 00:38:13 BST
Hi, My father was Captain J.C. Lessing (Chris) seated above Jones with the mascot. Is there anyone who knew him ? He was a South African seconded to the R.M. Commandos in 1944.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew him.
Posted by Lan Reid-Conway on Sun 09 Aug 2009 14:47:45 BST
Bob Bishop [later Lt Bob Bishop, MC]
front row (seated) 2nd from left.
Posted by Nick Collins on Sat 08 Aug 2009 12:07:12 BST
Maurice (Bill) Bennett
My grandfather is pictured directly to the left of the pine tree. Does anyone remember him? I am pleased to say he is alive and well but doesn't talk much about the war or his experiences, which I believe (as I am sure most of them were) quite horrific.
Posted by Shirley Nash on Mon 03 Aug 2009 09:21:11 BST
This photo is possibly of the same raiding party that is shown in a photo previously uploaded by Nic conataining Roy Halfpenny.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 28 Jul 2009 23:24:53 BST
Photo - No 5 Cdo 1946
I was so excited to see the photo of No 5 Cdo 1946 and my father in the photo. Arthur Baseley, centre row far left. I can't wait to share this with him. Thank you
Posted by Anne George on Sun 26 Jul 2009 22:44:00 BST
Bob was extremely honoured and humbled. - Janet Bishop
Posted by Bob Bishop on Sun 05 Jul 2009 15:01:05 BST
Cap Badges
Designed by Cpl Maurice Chauvet
Posted by Nick Collins on Fri 03 Jul 2009 21:45:00 BST
Having just restored my father's Commando Cert, it is really interesting to see another example, thanks for uploading it on to the Gallery.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 02 Jun 2009 14:39:35 BST
6 Commando Reunion
Again Year and venue unknown
Harry Shepherd stood furthest left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 20:32:21 BST
6 Commando Reunion
Year and venue not known
Harry Shepherd, standing fourth row, fifth in from left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 20:29:35 BST
No1 Commando Concert part programme
Nice to see the face of Roy Halfpenny,whose name appears in the No1 Commando concert part programme that I have been loaned a copy of. Andy Maines
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 25 Apr 2009 21:41:24 BST
names to faces
Hi I believe the chap at the front (with bandage on finger) is my Grandfather 'Roy' halfpenny (I have a copy of this picture amongst his belongings!!) If this is June 1942 then my GF was in UK at this time
Posted by Debbie Smithers on Wed 22 Apr 2009 16:54:09 BST
info added
update re Joe Burnett from forum message from McQuaggy
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 29 Mar 2009 20:36:02 BST
names added
My thanks to Eric Buckmaster of No.2 Commando for putting most of the names to this picture
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 19 Mar 2009 18:50:54 GMT
Update from Steve Harbert
Harold Harbert - centre of pic with tree directly behind him
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 17 Mar 2009 21:39:49 GMT
This is my Grandad, Leslie Finnis standing behind the man on the right. The Man on the left holding the flag is Jock Thursby.
Posted by candice bernadette moore on Fri 06 Mar 2009 15:04:48 GMT
