Sergeant White was Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) as he wears a bronze Oak Leaf on one of his Medals. This means he has been personally named in a Despatch or Report sent back after a Battle or other action. It denotes he has acted gallantly and with merit.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 09:51:54 EDT
This shows the 105mm Light Gun firing the Salute Salvo at Spean Bridge
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 11:33:43 EDT
This shows the 7.62 inch General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) in the
Support role set-up mounted on a Tripod and fitted with a heavier barrel.
It was belt-fed, gas operated and very reliable.It has been adopted by the
US and was originally a Belgian Design by the Fabrique Nationale Co.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 18:06:29 EDT
This Commando is also Para Qualified, served in action in the Falklands and has tiny French Parachute Brevet affixed to his Army LSGC Medal (Sixth from left).
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 03 Sep 2020 16:56:11 EDT
The man central in this picture is a Royal Marine who had served with the SBS, his Beret Badge is quite clear here.
Posted by David Prichard on Fri 28 Aug 2020 18:23:11 EDT
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh who was a Captain General Marines until quite recently and he is wearing a Corps tie in this picture. This Title was an Honorary Post and he was presented with his a Green Beret on taking that Office (gave Lympstone a miss!)
Posted by David Prichard on Fri 28 Aug 2020 18:20:35 EDT
The Commando nearest camera is Australian. His distinctive Cap Badge shows a Silver F & S Commando Fighting Knife and. Gold coloured Boomerang on which is their Motto ‘Strikes Swiftly’. At one time very close links were maintained between this Unit and the Royal Marines. Back in the day 2 Young Officers came down to CTCRM from them to attend the UK Commando Course and I was given the task of taking them for the one week Acquaint.
Posted by David Prichard on Fri 28 Aug 2020 17:44:31 EDT
Photo updated
Identified by Eileen Harris
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 18 Feb 2016 18:09:12 EST
Photo updated
Identified by Eileen Harris
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 18 Feb 2016 18:08:00 EST
Correct date: May 4th 2010.
Posted by Fokko Meering on Wed 13 Jan 2016 17:50:14 EST
Correct date: May 4th 2010.
Posted by Fokko Meering on Wed 13 Jan 2016 17:49:16 EST
Fred Walker, nr. 3 Commando, en Jim Clinton, May 2011 (?) MaasbrachtBeek, Netherlands.
Posted by Fokko Meering on Wed 13 Jan 2016 16:55:44 EST
Fred Walker, nr. 3 Commando, en Jim Clinton, May 2011 (?) MaasbrachtBeek, Netherlands, meet Fokko Meering, police sergeant, a friend and admirer. R.I.P. Jim and Fred.
Posted by Fokko Meering on Wed 13 Jan 2016 16:53:38 EST
Remembrance Day 2008.
Posted by Bob Bishop on Thu 13 Aug 2015 09:43:02 EDT
