Link added

Ander, there is a photo of Geoff Broadman at the grave already in the gallery. See new link added above.

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 16 Apr 2022 21:06:35 EDT

My uncle, Peter Broadman, was named in Peter's honour.
I'd add a photo of my uncle at Peter's grave but can't figure out how to attach a photo to comments.

Posted by Ander Broadman on Wed 13 Apr 2022 06:09:00 EDT

Cap badges

Two are still wearing the General Service Corps badge rather than their later parent regiment.

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 18 Jan 2022 13:58:03 EST

Cap badges

Some are still wearing the General Service Corps badge rather than their later parent regiment.

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 18 Jan 2022 13:57:04 EST

Comment from Jeremy Monk

Anecdotal evidence points to John also being at Dieppe. According to his daughter, he and Platt remained in contact after the war. According to the family "John rescued him from Dieppe beach and put him in a boat". Furthermore, after the war, John visited Dieppe and commented that he had been there during the war.

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Oct 2021 12:44:29 EDT

Keith Douglas

The commando, kneeling far right, with the coil of rope is Keith Douglas ( Kurt Dandler/Dungler ).

Identified by his late widow.

Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 02 Jun 2021 07:13:06 EDT

What is rarely mentioned is the fact that when the Invasion began and the areas on and around the Landing Beaches were bombed and shelled very heavily but the French residents were still in place and could not be given any warning. They suffered huge casualties, their livestock was killed and buildings massively damaged, there was no alternative. The amazing fact is that when Allied troops moved thru these same areas they were welcomed in a manner which can only be described as rapturous! Anything to get rid of the hated Boche!

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 24 Sep 2020 04:46:23 EDT

Good photo all heavily armed but the give-away is the GPO (Red) Telephone Kiosk to the rear! Also stamp machine to the right of group.

Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 17:51:35 EDT

Photo update

CA Newsletter entries added.

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 07 Mar 2020 07:41:10 EST

trying to trace any one who may of served with Kieth Douglas who is no 10 in this photo

My name is Mick Veti im former 29 Commando Regt. Mr Murry knows me very well, i frame medals daggers ETC for 3 Commando Brigade, I live next door to Joan Douglas and im trying to claim Keiths medals for Joan.he is number 10 in this picture. ive already sent off Keiths information to the MOD that Joan could gather together. she is now 94 years old and ive promised i would help her get his medals, but the medal office has said they have no record of service, and so can not help me. Is there anyone out there that could help me prove to this government that keith did serve for our country. Keith was No3 Jewish Troop 10 Commando he was an Austrian Jew and his name was Dungler/Dandler but changed to Keith Douglas whilst serving his number was 6305482 Joan said thats the number she would put on his mail but he also had a second number that was 13118510 he help a guy by the Name of Ian Dear to write a book on 10IA Commando i have keiths notes in my possession at the moment he fought in Walchrin please could...

My name is Mick Veti im former 29 Commando Regt. Mr Murry knows me very well, i frame medals daggers ETC for 3 Commando Brigade, I live next door to Joan Douglas and im trying to claim Keiths medals for Joan.he is number 10 in this picture. ive already sent off Keiths information to the MOD that Joan could gather together. she is now 94 years old and ive promised i would help her get his medals, but the medal office has said they have no record of service, and so can not help me. Is there anyone out there that could help me prove to this government that keith did serve for our country. Keith was No3 Jewish Troop 10 Commando he was an Austrian Jew and his name was Dungler/Dandler but changed to Keith Douglas whilst serving his number was 6305482 Joan said thats the number she would put on his mail but he also had a second number that was 13118510 he help a guy by the Name of Ian Dear to write a book on 10IA Commando i have keiths notes in my possession at the moment he fought in Walchrin please could any one contact me via email [email protected] or phone 07706795077 many thanks Mick Veti

Posted by Mick veti on Wed 25 Jun 2014 17:28:27 EDT