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Billy Moore, No. 5 Commando, and Mark Heard

Date: 01/07/2012 Views: 3905 Owner: Pete Rogers (Admin)

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	The front man is holding Thompson Sub-Machine Gun pointing almost directly at the photographer! The rearmost man is a Royal Marine. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 15:02:47 BST
	This a Commando seems to have ‘proffed’ a German Schmeiser Sub Machine Gun which has a folding stock. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:56:48 BST
	The man nearest camera wears a Royal Marines ‘split’ Cap Badge so is probably an Officer as he has no sleeve insignia. The other is an Army Warrant Officer Il and is wearing motor cycle breeches and boots, his rank precludes him from being a Despatch Rider (DR or Don Rider). Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:54:07 BST
	Trooper Hill has awarded himself some German medals taken as War Booty souvenirs! It is a Luftwaffe Eagle evidenced by the swooping wings. The other might be a high honour Bravery Medal, Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:38:12 BST
	The ‘pig-sticker’ Bayonet is clearly shown in the photo replacing the 18” Bayonet standard issue previously for the .303 inch SMLE Rifle. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:30:10 BST
	He has also been doing a spot of huntin’ on the side and has a brace of Pheasants over his shoulder heading for the cooking pot, hope he was ‘In Season!’ Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:22:12 BST
	He is also wearing short puttees and not the more usual webbing anklets these were still in use in the Royal Marines into quite late on when the US Style High Boot was first issued. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:18:11 BST
	The nice thing in this photo is that they have given this guy a blanket, a wet, and some scran the same as they are having. Nice touch! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:07:20 BST
	They are...not me! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 13:57:09 BST
	Should read ‘proffed’ Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 11:29:02 BST
	SS Dagger stuck in ground forward of the Nazi Flag. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 11:05:01 BST
	This is a Field Kitchen set up to feed the hun grey Commandos en bloc, Sliced bread is piled on the table to it appears they anticipate feeding a fair number. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 11:00:32 BST
	I think this Commando might have ‘proffed’ a German Luger pistol as the grip is not British, the push-rod for cleaning the barrel is also visible. These weapons were eagerly sought as souvenirs. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:55:17 BST
	These Commandos have the scaling ladders and other equipment which might prove useful once in France. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:48:41 BST
	The vehicle is a captured Wehrmacht ‘Kubelwagen’ based on the Porsche designed “Beetle” . The front Number plate bears the letters ‘Wh” which Identifies it as Army. A SS vehicle would have the SS Lightning runes in front of the number. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:46:13 BST
	The Rifle being used in the photo was a captured German Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) which could be fired single round, bursts or automatic. It used a ‘short’ 7.92mm round weaker than the standard German ‘long’ 7.92mm round bust that made it easier to fire and aim. It proved quite expensive so the design was amended to make it cheaper and easier to make.It was superior to the British .303” Lee Enfield No: 4 Rifle in its ability to bring heavy fire to bear, not dis-similar to the US .30-06” Garand kin that respect. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:41:45 BST
	Alan Richardson was a very Senior Fire Chief in Gwent afterwards, may even have been Fire Chief for County. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:18:17 BST
	I had great difficulty understanding what Jock was saying but every time I bumped into him after that he would buy me a pint! Drown away Royal! Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:16:32 BST
	Yaffling scran (Marine term for eating food) NOT haggling, Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:10:41 BST
	Dhala Camp - me goin g on overnight Sentry Duty carrying my beloved \Bren. You can see from the wet tentage that there had been a downpour. Always welcome cleared the air. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:05:56 BST
	Dhala Convoy en route to Yemen Border. This is Tom Pennington from Nottingham he was on his second Commission (tour), the Ferret in the background is from the 11 Hussars (Cherrypickers). Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 10:04:10 BST
	RMR Mountain Training Glencoe Area, one of the breaking-in Yomps. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:47:35 BST
	RMR Mountain Training Glencoe area, two Regular RM Mountain Leaders, both Falklands Veterans. The one on the right is Corporal Fitzgerald RM. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:46:16 BST
	RMR Mountain Training around Glencoe area, Alan Richardson still yaffling scran! People say this looked like rugged Country, it was and is still perfect for Commando Training, it was the hardest thing I ever did. Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:43:28 BST
	RMR Mountain and Arctic Warfare Training with 42 Commando RM. We were just going onto the Nursery Slopes to try and ‘crack’ skiiing not my strong point. I preferred “Yomping”, a modern Royal Marines term meaning Load-carrying with everything needed to fight and survive over any terrain In all weather conditions. Came in handy in the Falklands War! I did NOT serve in the Falklands War. There was a prohibition in force with regard to Reserve Forces (since lifted). Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 09:40:13 BST