Many photos of this period were taken by Zvi Zwet who was formerly in 51 ME Cdo and then No.2 Cdo. Zvi Zwet became No.2's semi official photographer, taking a number of very spectacular photos, until unfortunately losing both his legs on a Teller mine in April 1945 during the fighting at Lake Comacchio. There are photos of Zvi at reunions in our gallery.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 26 Feb 2019 17:33:34 GMT
Many photos of this period were taken by Zvi Zwet who was formerly in 51 ME Cdo and then No.2 Cdo. Zvi Zwet became No.2's semi official photographer, taking a number of very spectacular photos, until unfortunately losing both his legs on a Teller mine in April 1945 during the fighting at Lake Comacchio. There are photos of Zvi at reunions in our gallery.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 26 Feb 2019 17:31:54 GMT
George Wildgoose
George Wildgoose a Royal Engineers Private was Fred Holt's brother-in-law, he died 15th July 1940 and is buried in Ronse Cemetery East Flanders Belgium. I have done a lot of research on soldiers from the 51st Highland Division who escaped in the Ronse area while being marched through the area as POW's. The local people often mention a soldier who died or was killed at this time and say he was buried in Ronse. I'm wondering if anyone connected to Fred Holt's family know anything about his death which is at an unusual time as there was no fighting in the area at that time.
John Clinch
www.belgiumww2.info
Posted by John Clinch on Fri 22 Feb 2019 11:26:50 GMT
Thomas Gerald Dennis
I'm 99% certain that my wife's uncle Lance Sergeant Thomas Gerald Dennis (3 Commando, 6 troop, 14241660) is stood on the far side of LCI 290 just to the left of the funnel of LCI289
He was the Commando mentioned on page 118 of John Durnford-Slater's book as winning the Gibraltar garrison heavyweight boxing tournament.
As a cross check I have a large scale picture of him that I can supply for a second opinion, just not sure who to send to. I'm new to the site.
He is also front row 5th in from left on this photo
Posted by Kevin Vesey on Mon 11 Feb 2019 21:27:24 GMT
Thomas Gerald Dennis
I'm 99% certain that No 1 is my wife's uncle Thomas Gerald Dennis. 14241660. He enlisted on 26.07.42 at Achnacarry. He was discharged with the rank of Lance Sergeant on 29.03.1945. I have many other pieces of info to pass on and will do so. He features on several other photos of 3 Commando 6 Troop on the site.
Posted by Kevin Vesey on Mon 11 Feb 2019 21:12:42 GMT
No 3 Commando 6 Troop
Hi, My wife's uncle Lance Sergeant Thomas Gerald Dennis is seated front row No 5 from Left. He is also visible in several other photos on the site and I have other info and photos to add. He was the Commando mentioned on page 118 of John Durnford-Slater's book as winning the Gibraltar garrison heavyweight boxing tournament. I believe he also appears on the photo on this site, with the three landing craft prior to D Day. He is stood on LCI 290 just to the left of the funnel of LCI289. This is my first post I hope I've done it correctly.
Posted by Kevin Vesey on Mon 11 Feb 2019 20:54:30 GMT
The 4 mentioned in the wedding photo stuck together all through the war, my Dad told me that one of them had an identity change when they first volunteered for the Commandos as he didn't get in but I can't remember who.
Posted by Derek Younger on Tue 29 Jan 2019 16:48:53 GMT
Marine Edward McCrea
I served with marine Mc Crea in k coy 42 cod
I have some photographs of your uncle.
Posted by Terry evans on Wed 23 Jan 2019 20:03:16 GMT
Photo updated
Details of James Bensley added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 08 Jan 2019 21:11:54 GMT
Photo updated
Names added from comments
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 04 Jan 2019 14:46:17 GMT
Leslie J Hansell No59. My grandfather Leslie Hansell, confirmed by my grandmother. He sadly died in 1948 in an accident in Maldon, Essex.
Posted by Robert Wilson on Tue 01 Jan 2019 12:04:30 GMT
Photo updated
Military history and awards post war added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 21 Dec 2018 20:58:47 GMT
More precise details sought
If you can help with precise information about this photo please post a comment or contact us using the website Contact Form.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 21 Dec 2018 15:54:24 GMT
William Rogers: 2nd row, 1st on the left.
Posted by Steven McDowell on Thu 13 Dec 2018 10:05:29 GMT
William Rogers: 3rd from left, in between the two rows.
Posted by Steven McDowell on Tue 11 Dec 2018 20:58:19 GMT
William Rogers: Seated directly in front on the standing gentleman on the boat on the left.
Posted by Steven McDowell on Tue 11 Dec 2018 20:27:07 GMT
Second from left: William Rogers (the only one without his beret on!)
Posted by Steven McDowell on Tue 11 Dec 2018 20:00:44 GMT
William Rogers: 2nd from the right in the front row
Posted by Steven McDowell on Tue 11 Dec 2018 19:24:24 GMT
Ernest Arthur Paget
Middle row 2 is my father, Ernest Arthur Paget, who was later in the Royal Welch Fusiliers
Posted by Philip Hugh Paget on Mon 10 Dec 2018 21:39:37 GMT
Rank query
The picture clearly shows him with a Lance Corporal stripe. This is likely to have been a temporary rank. CWGC entry shows War Substantive rank of Private.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 26 Nov 2018 21:01:15 GMT
Photo updated
Ted Hofford identified by his niece Bridget Niemann.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 25 Nov 2018 18:47:25 GMT
My father John (Jack) Williamson is on the front row
Posted by zoe smith on Thu 15 Nov 2018 11:26:43 GMT
My father John (Jack) Williamson is in the middle on the front row
Posted by zoe smith on Thu 15 Nov 2018 11:22:20 GMT
I believe my father, Leslie Thomas Foy, is number 102.
Posted by Lucinda Harrison on Sun 11 Nov 2018 19:55:42 GMT
Cpl. Fred Holt
This is my Dad. I miss him today and every day.
Posted by Alan Holt on Sun 11 Nov 2018 12:08:59 GMT
