" My Uncle Ken McAllister (2 Cdo. 5tp) is hatless behind the man in the cream jacket. This man looks like Jack Churchill's brother, Major General Tom Churchill, "
From Eric Buckmaster of 5 Troop " It is possible that the man on the left of Ken Mac is Lt. Col. Jack Churchill (2 Cdo.) Front Row - 2nd man on left ( Kilted & Sports Jacket ) is Desmond Rochford (2 Cdo. 1tp), 3rd Man next to him is Tan Rudge (2 Cdo. 5tp) The 5th Man taller & with a moustache, is Major Laurence MacCallum MC (2 Cdo). He was also a very respected tennis umpire. When Viginia Wade won in 1977 the Ladies Singles Championship at Wimbledon , he was the Umpire of that Match."
From Walter Ainslie of 5 troop " The man extreme left front row (on the left of Des as you view the picture) is Ben Fryer (2 Cdo. 5tp), on the other side of Des is 'Tan' Rudge (2 Cdo. 5tp) , behind 'Tan' with his left hand raised and smiling is 'Wee' Ainslie whose first name was...
Th following 3 updates 10/01/10 by Pete R
" My Uncle Ken McAllister (2 Cdo. 5tp) is hatless behind the man in the cream jacket. This man looks like Jack Churchill's brother, Major General Tom Churchill, "
From Eric Buckmaster of 5 Troop " It is possible that the man on the left of Ken Mac is Lt. Col. Jack Churchill (2 Cdo.) Front Row - 2nd man on left ( Kilted & Sports Jacket ) is Desmond Rochford (2 Cdo. 1tp), 3rd Man next to him is Tan Rudge (2 Cdo. 5tp) The 5th Man taller & with a moustache, is Major Laurence MacCallum MC (2 Cdo). He was also a very respected tennis umpire. When Viginia Wade won in 1977 the Ladies Singles Championship at Wimbledon , he was the Umpire of that Match."
From Walter Ainslie of 5 troop " The man extreme left front row (on the left of Des as you view the picture) is Ben Fryer (2 Cdo. 5tp), on the other side of Des is 'Tan' Rudge (2 Cdo. 5tp) , behind 'Tan' with his left hand raised and smiling is 'Wee' Ainslie whose first name was Leslie( 2 Cdo. 5tp)"
15/09/11 Update from Paul Bell " Des Rochford (2 Cdo)advises that this photo was taken in 1973 during a week long visit. Top left without headdress is Les Bates (2 Cdo.1tp ). Front row farthest right (looking up) is Steve ‘Dusty’ Miller."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 05 Nov 2017 12:55:44 GMT
Contact made
Now in email contact with poster of previous comment
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 19 Oct 2017 20:56:50 BST
Hi , Searching for any information on Paddy Deighan. Can anyone assist.
Best regards
Neil Deighan
Posted by Neil Deighan on Sun 15 Oct 2017 05:09:25 BST
Corwall picture 1943 F Troop
nunber 24 is my dad, Norman(Jack Leo) Rowlands.Jimmy Royle No 22 married my mums sister......Pals forever
Posted by LESLIE ROWLANDS on Wed 04 Oct 2017 10:27:37 BST
additional detail
Bill Lowe had been CSM of 5 troop since at least Dec. 1941 ( see photos in gallery). I am not sure when he became RSM. RSM Beesley 3 Cdo was captured at Dieppe August 1942, and I know RSM Stenhouse 3 Cdo was wounded at Termoli early Oct.1943.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Sep 2017 14:21:22 BST
Comment added
Update 09 Sep 13, Brian Kelly identified by his son, Jim, and daughter-in-law, Midge.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 18 Sep 2017 18:13:38 BST
Photo Taken in ENVERMEU. All prisoners from DIEPPE raid were there.
This photo about N°3 Cdo men was taken front the First War mémorial in ENVERMEU.
Ext. Right with Beret ( R.A.C ) is Ronald GITTENS
3 Cdo 2 Troop
Posted by stephane on Fri 08 Sep 2017 10:01:27 BST
First row : Middle, looks like Roy CADMAN
Third row : Behind officer : looks like Arthur CHIVERS
Both were in 1 Troop
Posted by stephane on Sat 02 Sep 2017 21:39:57 BST
I recently bought a box of items in auction including medals, a medal box, transmission slip and a photo all pertaining to Gerald Taylor of No2 Commando. The photo is of 5 soldiers one of which being Gerald Taylor - I would be happy to load it on the forum but don't know how to add it.
Posted by Simon ward on Sat 02 Sep 2017 19:24:02 BST
Details updated
Location changed.information from original source.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 09 Aug 2017 22:13:01 BST
Paul Dimarco
I am trying to find out if anyone knew of my Grandfather Paul Dimarco. He was killed in action at Lake Commachio on 11/4/45. He was acting colour sergeant.
Posted by Catherine Gray on Tue 08 Aug 2017 16:50:25 BST
I have been trying to find out more about Lt Edward Mcdonald DCM L Detachment SAS, who I believe is in this photo on the far right.
He was then of course a Sgt in 11 Commando and fought at the Battle of the Litani River.
My recent interest has been inspired by a few years of research about the Originals and it is not too hard to find out what exactly happened to all of the Originals, during the war and after, however it is really hard finding a great deal about Edward Mcdonald, after the famous photos taken with Lt Col Stirling in early January 1943.
Of course the photos I am talking about are featured on what seem like most of the books written about the Special Air Service, during the war, but I have drawn a blank about Lt Mcdonald after the Jan 1943 photos were taken.
All I know is that Mcdonald transferred to 2 SAS but other than that nothing.
Anyway I am confirming that I believe this is Edward Mcdonald and if anybody else knows anything I would love to discuss.
I have been trying to find out more about Lt Edward Mcdonald DCM L Detachment SAS, who I believe is in this photo on the far right.
He was then of course a Sgt in 11 Commando and fought at the Battle of the Litani River.
My recent interest has been inspired by a few years of research about the Originals and it is not too hard to find out what exactly happened to all of the Originals, during the war and after, however it is really hard finding a great deal about Edward Mcdonald, after the famous photos taken with Lt Col Stirling in early January 1943.
Of course the photos I am talking about are featured on what seem like most of the books written about the Special Air Service, during the war, but I have drawn a blank about Lt Mcdonald after the Jan 1943 photos were taken.
All I know is that Mcdonald transferred to 2 SAS but other than that nothing.
Anyway I am confirming that I believe this is Edward Mcdonald and if anybody else knows anything I would love to discuss.
Kind Regards,
Darrell
Posted by Darrell Farnsworth on Mon 07 Aug 2017 16:20:13 BST
Sitting on the bow of the cutter (in berets and smocks):
left: boating instructor CSM Jack ROWLEY
right: climbing instructor CSM "Spider" LEACH.
Seen here are Dutch trainees. At the same time Belgian trainees were trained at the CBTC in severe wintry conditions (7.12.1944- 12.01.1945).
Posted by Jan Mas on Mon 07 Aug 2017 14:40:30 BST
Seated on chairs (from the left):
N°2: Sgt.J.V.BYRNE (Ex Gordon Hgl./ex SAS) Author of "The General salutes a Soldier (1986);
N°22: Capt. R.HARDEY
Posted by Jan Mas on Mon 07 Aug 2017 14:23:45 BST
To the left of Lt. N.THOMSON: Lt A.J. THOMSON.
To the right of Lt. N.THOMSON: nk; Lt.Col.N.G.MUNRO 43RMCdo(compare with photo next to p.121 in "Commando subaltern at war" by W.G.JENKINS);Lt.Col.A.KOMROWER;Maj.G.KAYE;Capt.J.CLOVIS; nk;
Lt. P.BERRISFORD.
Posted by Jan Mas on Mon 07 Aug 2017 14:09:03 BST
No 269 Billy Coman
Sorry, I forgot to mention the identification details requested earlier in the thread. No 269, Billy Coman, as identified by my mother, who is his first cousin
Posted by Thomas Nash on Mon 07 Aug 2017 00:23:55 BST
Billy Coman No 269
*** Photo updated.Register and post a message on our Forum if you have any relevant photos***No 269, who is directly behind No 329 Lt Col. T. Trevor, is Private William Joseph Coman, known as Billy Coman.
Posted by Thomas Nash on Mon 07 Aug 2017 00:04:29 BST
This is my Great Uncle who I idealised yet never got to meet. His nickname was 'Granite' because he was solid through and through. Ailsa Reason (new Macduff)
Posted by Ailsa catrina Reason on Fri 04 Aug 2017 20:11:45 BST
Another ID
4th row from the front, 19th from the right is Fred 'Nobby' Clarke, my father
Posted by Louise on Fri 04 Aug 2017 13:44:58 BST
Identified
Top row of 3 on right, 3rd in from right is my father, Fred 'Nobby' Clarke
Posted by Louise on Fri 04 Aug 2017 13:31:14 BST
Another name
Top row, 3rd from left, arms crossed, my father, Fred 'Nobby' Clarke
Posted by Louise on Fri 04 Aug 2017 13:27:44 BST
Identification
Second from right is my dad Trevor Kidwell
Posted by Vera Lyn Weldon on Sat 29 Jul 2017 09:59:18 BST
My dad Bob Moran is in the centre of the photo pointing his finger.Sadly passed away in 2004
Posted by paul moran on Sat 22 Jul 2017 20:29:53 BST
Poss names
2nd and 3rd from the left look a little like Ben Fryer and Robert Milne, bith 5 troop
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 21 Jul 2017 14:37:06 BST
Trevor Kidwell
This is my dad who was killed 4 weeks before I came into the world.
Posted by Vera Lyn Weldon on Thu 20 Jul 2017 21:32:10 BST
