Tony joined the Commandos in 1943 from the Cameron Highlanders. He fought with No 4 in Walcheren and was involved in the liberation of Brussels. He broke his ankle whilst training for D-Day and could not therefore take part. He was always immensely proud to be a Commando. GM
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sat 04 Feb 2012 07:06:58 EST
Sandy Seaton
I think this is RQMS Sandy Seaton
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 29 Jan 2012 20:29:35 EST
Officer at the ready
Hi Guys.
Anyone know who this officer is at the front?
I believe it is H.W. Wright!! (( Known as Bill )) If so then this would be 3 Commando or it could be 8 Commando.
Posted by Ron Wright on Fri 27 Jan 2012 09:52:51 EST
It looks like AMFREVILLE Le Plein. Is it Gliders, background ?
I'm going to AMFREVILLE tomorrow, I will see if I can find the same spot !
Posted by stephane on Thu 12 Jan 2012 20:02:41 EST
Photo updated
Thank you Chris for identifying Major General Robert Grice Sturges CB, DSO.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Jan 2012 18:44:43 EST
Taffy JONES & Ian HARRIS 10 I.A. att.45 RM cdo
Posted by stephane on Sun 08 Jan 2012 14:30:51 EST
Photo updated
Higher res version (courtesy of Jacvk Bakker) uploaded
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Jan 2012 11:25:03 EST
We saw someone playing bagpipe, maybe Bill Millin ?
Posted by stephane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 06:52:41 EST
Le Plein, AMFREVILLE.
Posted by stephane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 06:49:23 EST
Le Plein, AMFREVILLE. 14th July 1944
Posted by stephane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 06:48:59 EST
Le Plein, AMFREVILLE. 14th july 1944. Look the photographer on the tree !!
Posted by stephane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 06:48:03 EST
2nd left Major General Robert Grice Sturges CB, DSO.
Posted by chris marchant lane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 05:19:27 EST
The officer standing to the right of Derek Mills-Roberts is Major General Robert Grice Sturges CB, DSO. later Lt Gen Sir (KBE). He commanded the Special Service Group from August 1943 until June 1945. He was born in 1891 and died in 1970.
Posted by chris marchant lane on Sat 07 Jan 2012 05:16:31 EST
Unit query
Query on the unit shown - No.3 RM Commando ? Likely to be 3 Commando Brigade, or RM Engineer Commando 3 Troop.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 05 Jan 2012 19:36:48 EST
