In back row, 2nd from the right... There is an error in my dad's name. He likely used Edward (Ted) John his initials were EEJG (Edward Emanuel John Glynfryn) Norton. In the 1 special services Diary for June 6, he is listed as Sigmn Norton J. and he was wounded. I know he was wounded but I am not sure if it was that day.
I know he was with Corporal Jack Dymer, who is also in the Special Service (commando) brigade. There is a picture of Jack.
https://www.commandoveterans.org/WarDiaryCommandoBrigadeSigs
Posted by Christine O'Byrne on Mon 08 Jul 2024 22:25:40 EDT
Uniform
It is not known why he is wearing what appears to be US Navy uniform in this photo
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Jul 2024 14:39:09 EDT
With Alex MacAulay.
Posted by stephane on Tue 25 Jun 2024 03:46:39 EDT
Photo Update
My grandfather is Francis McGurk, he's front row second from the right
Posted by Siwan McGurk on Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:40:49 EDT
Photo update
My grandfather is top row, second from left - Francis McGurk
Posted by Siwan McGurk on Mon 10 Jun 2024 08:38:49 EDT
David Haig-Thomas is mentioned a couple of times in the diary of my father, W.J.Milne, in March 1942 when, as a Recce Corps officer, he was attending the School of Winter Warfare at Skogar Camp near Akureyri in northern Iceland. David Haig-Thomas was one of his instructors. Here is one entry from when they were up on the glacier on the mountains above the camp:
18 March. Vindheimajökull. My birthday! The mist was down completely – we paraded on a little slope and the trudge up that slope just after breakfast almost kills one, although the rise is only about a hundred feet - but, carrying skis and all the other paraphenalia, it is completely exhausting.
Even Scott, the Chief Instructor, the man who explores Greenland and glaciers, rather feels the strain when he goes up this business of the parade slope.
It's rather amazing the few clothes that one has to wear in the daytime and when one is doing anything at all. When we were building igloos this afternoon, we were again in shirt sleeves. ...
David Haig-Thomas is mentioned a couple of times in the diary of my father, W.J.Milne, in March 1942 when, as a Recce Corps officer, he was attending the School of Winter Warfare at Skogar Camp near Akureyri in northern Iceland. David Haig-Thomas was one of his instructors. Here is one entry from when they were up on the glacier on the mountains above the camp:
18 March. Vindheimajökull. My birthday! The mist was down completely – we paraded on a little slope and the trudge up that slope just after breakfast almost kills one, although the rise is only about a hundred feet - but, carrying skis and all the other paraphenalia, it is completely exhausting.
Even Scott, the Chief Instructor, the man who explores Greenland and glaciers, rather feels the strain when he goes up this business of the parade slope.
It's rather amazing the few clothes that one has to wear in the daytime and when one is doing anything at all. When we were building igloos this afternoon, we were again in shirt sleeves. Igloo building, by the way, is great fun - one gets a good constructive satisfaction out of cutting a good snow block and then building the walls. Haig-Thomas says the walls didn't slope enough and that an Eskimo builds one in an hour with just a knife. We took quite an hour in cutting and laying the first layer.
Posted by Robin Milne on Tue 04 Jun 2024 16:30:13 EDT
#5 we believe is my grandfather Francis ‘Irvine’ Steadman. He has been identified by his Son (my father) as well as matching him with other photos we have from his Army days. We’ll be staying in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings to pay our respect and would appreciate any stories or details of where 3 troop served during those times. Like many he chose not to talk much of his time in the Army so we have very limited information. Thanks
Posted by Matt Steadman on Sat 25 May 2024 00:37:32 EDT
John Bartholomew Davies
Hello all,
John Davies is my grandad and I'm trying to find out abit more about his career if anyone is willing to help me please? I am currently serving within the British Armed Forces myself.