<![CDATA[Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/
Served in No 9 & 11 Independent Companies, No 1 Special Service Bn., and No 1 Commando 5 Troop(Royal Welch Fusiliers). ]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:55:15 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/5093-9/Hugh+Maines.jpg <![CDATA[Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/ <![CDATA[Restored Commando Service Certificate-Hugh Maines-Stage 9A]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Modified+Commando+Cert+start+date+Aug+1940-Hugh+Maines-Stage+9A.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Modified+Commando+Cert+start+date+Aug+1940-Hugh+Maines-Stage+9A.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Andy Maines photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:37:42 +0000 <![CDATA[Restored Commando Service Certificate.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z1234D-Modified+including+fully+restored+lettering+_amp_+additional+Foxing_.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z1234D-Modified+including+fully+restored+lettering+_amp_+additional+Foxing_.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].

Restored Commando Service Certificate belonging to Hugh Maines of No1 Army Commando.
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:37:42 +0000 <![CDATA[Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando, Burma, 1944 plus campaign medals.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z71-Portrait-Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando-Burma-India+1944+plus+campaign+medals_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z71-Portrait-Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando-Burma-India+1944+plus+campaign+medals_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Operation Torch Certificate-Hugh Maines-No1 Commando plus repro 1st pattern No1 Insignia flanked by Commando Dagger patches.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z72-Operation+Torch+Certificate-Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando+plus+1st+pattern+No1+Insignia+flanked+by+Commando+Dagger+patches_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z72-Operation+Torch+Certificate-Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando+plus+1st+pattern+No1+Insignia+flanked+by+Commando+Dagger+patches_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[5 Troop No.1 Commando 28/9/1941 Operation Deepcut on the coast of N.France at St Vaast Bay.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z73-Photo+of+Operation+Collar+by+No11+Independent+Company-June+1940_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z73-Photo+of+Operation+Collar+by+No11+Independent+Company-June+1940_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Commando fighting knife-B2 Type of Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z74-Commando+fighting+knife-B2+Type+belonging+to+Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z74-Commando+fighting+knife-B2+Type+belonging+to+Hugh+Maines-No1+Commando_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Hugh Maines (No.1 Cdo) Commando Knife.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Im2-Hugh+Maines_+Commando+Knife-Crows+foot+_amp_+B2+mark+stamped+on+underside+of+guard_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Im2-Hugh+Maines_+Commando+Knife-Crows+foot+_amp_+B2+mark+stamped+on+underside+of+guard_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].

Showing "Crows Foot and B2" stamped marks.
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando, Fighting Knife.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Im1-Hugh+Maines_+Commando+Knife_.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Im1-Hugh+Maines_+Commando+Knife_.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:35:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Release Leave Certificate-Hugh Maines-Jan 1946.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/XE2-Release+Leave+Certificate-Hugh+Maines-Jan+1946__001.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/XE2-Release+Leave+Certificate-Hugh+Maines-Jan+1946__001.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].

As can be seen he re-enlisted with his parent regiment the Royal Welch Fusiliers in Nov of the same year and stayed on with the regiment untill 1963.
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:37:42 +0000 <![CDATA[Hugh Maines-B200b Army Service Record Form.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z400.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/Hugh+Maines/Z400.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of Andy Maines].

Copy of Hugh Maines' Army Service record sheet (Form B200b), stating all the various units that he served in ie No.9 Independent Company, No.11 Independent Company, No1 Special Service Battalion and finally No1 Army Commando.
In album Hugh Maines, No.1 Commando]]> Geoff Murray photo Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:37:42 +0000