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No 10(IA) Cdo 2 Dutch Troop, Kedgaon, India

Date: 27/10/2014 Views: 4309 Owner: Pete Rogers (Admin)

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	In Commando Training this was usually carried out on Jenny Cliff on the East side of Plymouth Sound with Instructors from the Mountain Leaders based in Stonehouse Barracks or CTCRM. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 10:13:33 BST
	This Acquaint starts with a walk through demonstrating the methods used followed by a full crack at it plus the run back to CTCRM. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 21:10:24 BST
	This is an Endurance Course Acquaint as evidenced by the fact that this is a demonstration by Royal Marines Instructors on the method used to negotiate the Water Tunnel with the personnel involved all RM and the Commando hopefuls watching technique used. A syndicate of three work together, one swimming, one pushing and the other pulling the swimmer through.The bearded guy is probably Royal Navy who has had permission to cease shaving, not as is popularly supposed, allowed to grow a beard! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 21:08:12 BST
	The Brigadier chooses to wear his Original Welch Regiment Cap Badge and not that of a Field Officer. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 20:49:18 BST
	Trooper Redmond soldiered on after WW2 as evidenced by his General Service Medal (2 Campaign Bars) and Korean War Medals (UN), Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 20:46:12 BST
	Both the Brothers are Royal Navy Stokers, on the left is an Able Seaman on the right a Petty Officer (rank equivalent is Sergeant), both wear one Long Service stripe showing 4 years under the Colours. The Stokers arm Insignia is a Ships’ propeller and the term dates back to coal fired ships. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 20:38:25 BST
	Sergeant Robinson is wearing the distinctive SAS Parachute Brevet (Winged Parachute) above his North Africa Star, later the badge would be worn on the right shoulder below any Regimental Title. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 20:32:13 BST
	This is a vey early Parachute photograph as the Commando is wearing the protective helmet designed to prevent head injury when exiting a Whitley converted Bomber, the only spare aircraft available. A circular hole was cut in the floor, the parachutist sat on the side ready to jump going thru the Red light/a Green light procedure. Many hit their heads on the other side of the hole which was not a good way to start the descent. The padded helmet was intended to prevent that kind of injury. A steel helmet designed for Para Troops’ use was soon issued and the introduction of the US made Douglas DC-3 ‘Dakota’ with side exit ended that problem. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 20:28:10 BST
	The Cap Badge is that of the Kings’ Shropshire Light Infantry carrying the traditional Hunting Horn worn by all LI Regiments. These were originally raised to fight in American were the red tunics of the Infantry proved ideal targets for the Colonial Riflemen who were all excellent marksmen and hunted wild -life as food. The LI came with new’ dark green uniforms, trained as marksmen and to move at high speed. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 15:07:50 BST
	In ancient mythology it was said the a Salamander could survive Fire so was possibly the reason this symbol was chosen. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 15:02:29 BST
	This Commando served in one of the Rifle Regiments as his cap badge carries Regimental Battle Honours. Rifle Regiments did not have the Colours carried by Infantry Regiments but on the Officers Cross Belt and every soldiers Cap Badge Badge. He also went on to serve in the Korean War as evidenced by the two right hand medals in the picture. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 14:56:33 BST
	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 14:51:54 BST
	When 45 RM Commando went to Achnacary in 1943 for the final 10 days of their Green Beret Training they lived in Bell Tents in the grounds and slept on straw. It was basic but adequate. The period mentioned included the Acquaints and the Commando Tests. All preparatory training had been Prior to arrival. Source: Ply/X 105503 Marine Cliff Welsh RM. who was a Unit Founder Member, MMG Gunner and member of “F” Troop in pub conversations well after the War, he landed on Sword Beach D-Day and went on thru all their Battles into Germany. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 14:42:10 BST
	They are ready to ump from a Dakota and it will be noted that no reserve Parachutes are being used, these were not introduced until late 1940s at earliest. They would jump using the static line which opening the ‘chute on exiting the aircraft if it did not work.............ROH! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 12 Sep 2020 14:31:23 BST
	He is armed with the 9mm Sterling Sun-Machine Gun a gas and blow-back operated weapon. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 22:38:18 BST
	The second man from left is carrying the very heavy MMG Tripod like it Has no weight! The Commando in front of him has a Bren slung over his right shoulder. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 22:34:50 BST
	You can see the long wooden truncheon carried pushed inside the body armour worn, it was a nasty place to be for a British Marine! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 22:29:40 BST
	A perfect picture of the .303 inch Vickers Medium Machine Gun not long before it was withdrawn from Service. The cloth belt holding rounds has been fed into the gun by the No: 2 , the can containing water for barrel cooling linked by pipe to the barrel lies underneath with the gun fitted onto the very heavy tripod. The No: 2 is wearing ‘58 Pattern Webbing but has a ‘44 Pattern water bottle, carrier and mug which was a popular “proff” item as the bottle and mug were aluminium so, you could both brew a wet and drink it from the mug. Being aluminium you had to stick some black masking tape on the mug lip or end up with burnt real lips I still have mine! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 22:26:06 BST
	The right hand man is holding a captured German rifle. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:27:35 BST
	This photo shows an injured WO2 being carried to a Field Dressing Station on a litter made using rifles Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:26:16 BST
	Close examination of the two Grenades next to right hand man shows that Fuses have not yet been inserted into a Grenade base, ie. No Teeth ! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:21:23 BST
	This photo must have been taken quite early on as he is not wearing a Reserve (chest) packed Parachute. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:18:07 BST
	This is a ‘free’ climb and Marine Wellman is wearing heavily cleated J Army Pattern boots. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:16:06 BST
	I believe the badge on the chest of the Commando in the centre of this photo are Polish Parachute “Wings” Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:13:35 BST
	This photo shows the small (back) pack of the ‘37 Pattern Webbing with Gas Cape neatly folded, below that is the ‘new’ style Respirator pack and below that the handle of the entrenching tool. All these Polish Commandos are also carrying the famous Toggle Ropes . Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 11 Sep 2020 21:10:51 BST