Referring to what my relative Philip said in the later reunion. This one I think is again in Porchester Hall and although I have been able to identify Albert Bacon (I know him as Great-Uncle Bert) I'm still not 100 percent sure of James Casbolt (I know him as Great-Uncle Jim).
Albert Bacon is the man at the back just right to the lampshades (his left), the tallest man in the photo.
While I'm not 100 percent sure, James Casbolt is in the first full row 7th from HIS right, the man standing not below but just next to what looks like the old curtain tie string.
I've only taken glances at my relative Philip's reunion photo later on and compared faces but I think I am right with this identification. Anyone let me know if you can identify any others.
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 14:46:30 GMT
1. James Casbolt & 465. Albert Bacon
Hello, I know my distant relative Philip Bacon has identified these people already. Sjt James R. Casbolt was my grandfather's cousin and Pte Albert W. Bacon was James' brother-in-law.
I wondered if there was anybody within this community who actually remembered my granddad's cousin and his brother-in-law. There were known to my family as Uncle Jim and Uncle Bert and while I know Jim went to Norway and they both went to Burma that's about it.
I am new to this society and only starting to learn the bravery of these men but if anyone has any information it would be much appreciated as I never met my dear Great-Uncle Jim neither Uncle Bert and would love to know more.
Kind Regards
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 13:56:53 GMT
Album update
Service in the Paras added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 11 Feb 2020 16:41:39 GMT
Photo update
Spelling of surname corrected to show Private Paul Mackintosh (confirmed by family). Service no. 2930901. PoW 1st SSD 13-9-42. Escaped via Switzerland. Escape /Evasion report ref. WO208/4260.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 28 Jan 2020 23:38:35 GMT
Joe Millard
My grandad Joseph Millard is sat on the front on the middle boat 290 with his feet over the edge, no beret and his arm round the fella next to him.
Can clearly see its him, with his jet black hair, thick eye brows, broad beaming smile (still smiles just like this) also verified by the fact he's always said he lost his beret getting on the boat over to France
Posted by Rebecca Harding on Sun 19 Jan 2020 21:12:11 GMT
The Commando sitting in the foreground is my father, Alfred John Bugg 14821244 Royal Berks. He was 19 when this picture was taken.
Posted by Phillip Bugg on Sat 11 Jan 2020 17:04:48 GMT
L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Borders Regt
This commando has been identified by Sgt George McPherson, MM, No.9 Cdo, as being 3606787 L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Border Regt & No.9 Cdo.
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 08 Jan 2020 12:00:06 GMT
2 Commando 1941 Photo
Further to the comment posted by my brother, Nicholas Haines, on December 30th, I agree that #10 in the photograph bears a striking resemblance to our father, TSM George Ernest Haines. The family resemblance to him is seen in both Nicholas and his son. Should you require any further information to ascertain whether this is, in fact, George Haines, please let us know exactly what you need and we will endeavour to provide it. Sarah Wale (nee Haines)
Posted by Sarah Wale on Thu 02 Jan 2020 22:53:56 GMT
Leslie Fosberry - my father - is 1st on the left (beret, arms folded). We have a copy of this photo and I remember my father telling me this was Flushing.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:21:25 GMT
Leslie Fosberry - my father - is front row, second from left.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:14:59 GMT
My dad - Leslie Fosberry - is third row, 11th from the left. His Service Records show that he was transferred from No.4 Cdo to No.3 Cdo on July 20th, 1945.
Posted by Kelvin Fosberry on Thu 02 Jan 2020 21:09:26 GMT
“The volunteer drum and bugle band of the 8th Battalion RM in 1942 with front row from left, the Adjutant (Capt J A. Taplin), the CO (Lt-Col S G B Paine), the Drum Major (Cpl L G. Rayfield) and RSM R Keeble.”
(ref. – "The Royal Marines: A Pictorial History 1664-1987," by Peter C. Smith and Derek Oakley (Tunbridge Wells: Spellmount Ltd., 1988; p. 150)
Posted by Glenn M. Stein on Thu 02 Jan 2020 15:14:35 GMT
Row 2, fifth from left is my Dad Martin 'Monty' Murtagh (2 Troop).
Posted by Paul Murtagh on Tue 31 Dec 2019 14:39:32 GMT
Row 3 (i.e. third from top), second from left (smiling) is my Dad Martin 'Monty' Murtagh (RA)
Posted by Paul Murtagh on Tue 31 Dec 2019 14:30:48 GMT
2 Commando 1941 Photo
Might #10 be my father George Ernest Haines. Awarded DCM for actions in St Nazaire raid. His name is missing from list and the picture looks somewhat like him,,,and my own son.
Posted by Nicholas Haines on Mon 30 Dec 2019 20:22:49 GMT
Commando Association Edinburgh Branch
Back row, second left. Andrew Gillies, my dad
Posted by Andrew Gillies on Tue 24 Dec 2019 21:54:20 GMT
Photo 48RM X Troop
Top row, 2nd from right. 13 the from left. My grandfather Reg King. Does anyone have any more information as he isn't with us anymore and when he was here wouldn't tell us Grandchildren about what he went through. We found this photo a few months back, ran it through face recognition and it matched my Grandfather. I have his medals and got some information, but would love to know more.
Posted by Andy Evetts on Wed 11 Dec 2019 23:20:29 GMT
Photo updated
Eddie Smith and John Gowans Port (known as Jock)identified
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Dec 2019 18:48:26 GMT
Photo updated
William Doughty identified by his son John Doughty.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Dec 2019 10:04:25 GMT
Definitely No 12 Commando 2nd left back is Alf Perry (not Ferry) far right back is Bob Mewett (my father)
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 05 Dec 2019 19:19:14 GMT
Reply to Jean Sutcliffe
Jean if you have a better photo of your Uncle, Fusilier Robert Salonicka Woodman, get in touch via the Contact us section on the Homepage www.commandoveterans.org
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 18 Nov 2019 19:47:36 GMT
48 RM X
2nd row from top 11th from the left is Douglas Hall, my grandfather
Posted by Matt Hall on Sat 16 Nov 2019 21:11:22 GMT
Centre row 5th from left Charlie Steadman
Posted by Ian Steadman on Fri 15 Nov 2019 21:52:56 GMT
Edwin (Bob) Bond?
I think that the second on the left, back row is my Grandad - Edwin Bond (he was always known as Bob). I've been trying to find out more information about his time in the Marines but have been drawing a blank. I know he was in Burma and that's about it!
Posted by Abigail Bond on Wed 13 Nov 2019 14:45:21 GMT
My Uncle Fusilier Robert Salonicka Woodman row 2 (4) Killed at St Nazaire. My Dad and Uncle spoke of him so many times that I feel I knew him although never met him. So proud of him, and indeed all of these men.
Posted by Jean Sutcliffe on Mon 11 Nov 2019 11:56:44 GMT
