Extract from Army Commandos 1940 - 45 by Mike Chappel
"In Sep 1942 the Middle East Commando took part in their last operation - a raid on Torbruk. Whilst the Royal Marines (Force A) landed from sea, Commando Force B travelled across the dessert to their target in the vehicles of the Long Range Desert Group - a voyage of 2,000 miles. The raid went disasterously wrong. The Royal Navy lost a number of ships, including a cruiser, and only 90 Royal Marines returned. Force B were trapped within enemy lines and destroyed, only three men returning. The photograph above is of Commando officers of Force B on the outward journey, three of whom were still wearing the Balmoral bonnets and black hackles of No.11 (Scottish) Commando."
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 12 Sep 2009 09:42:16 EDT
Standing to the right of picture Henry Brown OBE
Directly to the left of the Mayor Jim Crowe MM
Next left Reg Teager
Next left Sgt Arthur'Happy' Jackson
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 10 Sep 2009 07:11:14 EDT
I have been contacted by John Mewett, who thinks that he may be able to identify the man standing next to my father. He has stated that he has quite a strong resemblence to the man standing at the extreme left of his Cocanada 2 group photo, if this is the case then the man in my photo is called Simmonds. I must admit that the two men are quite similar to eachother.
Posted by Andy Maines on Mon 24 Aug 2009 19:38:13 EDT
Hi, My father was Captain J.C. Lessing (Chris) seated above Jones with the mascot. Is there anyone who knew him ? He was a South African seconded to the R.M. Commandos in 1944.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew him.
Posted by Lan Reid-Conway on Sun 09 Aug 2009 09:47:45 EDT
Bob Bishop [later Lt Bob Bishop, MC]
front row (seated) 2nd from left.
Posted by Nick Collins on Sat 08 Aug 2009 07:07:12 EDT
Maurice (Bill) Bennett
My grandfather is pictured directly to the left of the pine tree. Does anyone remember him? I am pleased to say he is alive and well but doesn't talk much about the war or his experiences, which I believe (as I am sure most of them were) quite horrific.
Posted by Shirley Nash on Mon 03 Aug 2009 04:21:11 EDT
This photo is possibly of the same raiding party that is shown in a photo previously uploaded by Nic conataining Roy Halfpenny.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 28 Jul 2009 18:24:53 EDT
Photo - No 5 Cdo 1946
I was so excited to see the photo of No 5 Cdo 1946 and my father in the photo. Arthur Baseley, centre row far left. I can't wait to share this with him. Thank you
Posted by Anne George on Sun 26 Jul 2009 17:44:00 EDT
Bob was extremely honoured and humbled. - Janet Bishop
Posted by Bob Bishop on Sun 05 Jul 2009 10:01:05 EDT
Cap Badges
Designed by Cpl Maurice Chauvet
Posted by Nick Collins on Fri 03 Jul 2009 16:45:00 EDT
Stan, thanks for wearing Bob's poppy. Love, Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Mon 29 Jun 2009 11:56:24 EDT
Having just restored my father's Commando Cert, it is really interesting to see another example, thanks for uploading it on to the Gallery.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 02 Jun 2009 09:39:35 EDT
6 Commando Reunion
Again Year and venue unknown
Harry Shepherd stood furthest left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 15:32:21 EDT
6 Commando Reunion
Year and venue not known
Harry Shepherd, standing fourth row, fifth in from left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 15:29:35 EDT
