[Update 13/12/11 from Pete R. "This photo was also discovered in the collection of John Kenneth Emmerson who served in No.2 Cdo at this time. That photo, and other similar photos and negatives found, give the additional details which are now added to this photo - Inveraray, on the Ulster Monarch June 1941
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 29 Jun 2025 22:13:08 BST
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.
Posted by Christine O'Byrne on Tue 09 Jul 2024 03:25:40 BST
Update
Reported on in the Dumfries and Galloway Standard 28 June 1941
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Apr 2023 16:53:21 BST
Number 24 is Arnold Beck (4546709)
Posted by Name Withheld on Sun 09 Apr 2023 23:44:09 BST
No.2 Commando Signals Section, Ayr, 1942....Identify people
Soldier number 11 (L-R) or (2nd from right) in the back row is Edward (Ted) Emmanuel Glynfryn Norton
Soldier number 12 (L-R) or (far right end) is Gerald (Gerry) Little
Ted Norton was my father. I was in touch with Gerry Little who died several years ago but have since become friends with Gerry's son.
Posted by Christine O'Byrne on Sat 10 Dec 2022 23:13:46 GMT
The commando on the left is L/Cpl John Tate, No.9 Cdo.
Leslie 'Titch' Ainslie was the batman of Capt. Larry Taylor.
Sgt Steve 'Ossie' Miller, 2 Troop.
Posted by Nick Collins on Thu 08 Sep 2022 14:30:23 BST
Photo Location
Building in RHS of background is the SW corner of Ayr Pavilion.
In the LH background is the beach shelter S of the junction of Pavilion Road and the Esplanade.
Posted by Mark Brockway on Wed 04 May 2022 22:51:29 BST
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 13:16:06 GMT
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 13:13:14 GMT
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 12:50:00 GMT
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 12:42:05 GMT
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son).
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 12:35:07 GMT
Photo updated
Better version added courtesy of Ernie Miller (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 24 Jan 2022 12:34:31 GMT
Photo updated
Original photocopy now replaced with high resolution photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 17 Jan 2022 21:45:48 GMT
This photo of No.2 Cdo 4 troop was taken outside Lockerbie railway station (which is pretty much unchanged), presumably in July/August 1941 when 2 Commando were based at Dumfries.
Posted by ERNIE MILNER on Sun 16 Jan 2022 22:39:15 GMT
Arthur Butt
Arthur Butt, top row, 2nd from left.
Information from grandson, Liam Sellick, 07/02/21
Posted by Nick Collins on Mon 08 Feb 2021 11:22:50 GMT
The rifles are “slung” from the right shoulders in the photo a more relaxed marching style.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 14:35:07 BST
The Officer behind the man “Stood at Ease” May have given him that Order as he is holding his Swagger Stick low and looking downwards.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 14:31:32 BST
Early Parachute Training when there was no reserve ‘chute.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 24 Sep 2020 00:09:14 BST
The photo tri-stud hob-nails are clearly visible on Colonel Newman’s boots and I have read the style dates back to the Romans!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 23 Sep 2020 10:20:52 BST
Corporal Cant was the holder of The British Empire Medal and the Police Long Service Medal shown with his Commando Medals. The Police Medal does not include the usual term ‘and Good Service ‘ , with the Police that is a given.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 23:39:21 BST
The weapon in the picture is the famous and very effective Vickers .303” Medium Machine Gun, belt-fed and water cooled it was extremely sturdy and reliable capable of laying down heavy protective fire in any action, the Heavy Weapons gunners loved it.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 20:11:43 BST
Troopers serving in Support Troops would often be issued revolvers for personal protection in the event that their firing position was attacked.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 17 Sep 2020 09:58:56 BST
The photo shows a fully constructed “Toggle Rope Bridge” using the items issued to each man in a Commando or Airborne Unit. The Paras were still issued with these into the 1970s. When I was at CTCRM there was a Para Colour Sergeant Dave Merry, The Parachute Regiment (3 Para), on a two year secondment and his was attached to his ‘58 Pattern Fighting Order as a norm, but the rope had been dyed dark green.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 18:46:14 BST
The LMG is placed ready to fire from the right shoulder, the foresight being off-set to the left on the barrel as the rear sight was on the left hand side of the weapon. Earlier models had a drum sight later replaced with a leaf-sight
where the aiming point was also off-set to line up with the foresight. That was followed when the weapon was re chambered to fire the standard 7.62mm NATO round. I treasured that LMG which I carried in Aden.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 18:39:18 BST
