On close examination of this photo it appeared that the soldiers were wearing hackles in their berets. Whilst No5 Cdo did wear a Golden Hackle, on their Tam O'Shanters, in their early days, the hackle was dispensed with when the green beret was issued. Closer examination also revealed a white patch on all of the four soldiers whose top button of their battledress blouse was in view.
After consultation with two friends - who have far greater knowledge on the uniforms etc., than I have - it was also noticed that there were two different BD blouses in the photo and the NCOs' chevrons were not those of a commando but were actually those of the Light Infantry.
Both my friends concluded that the 'hackle' was, in fact, a white 'Minden Rose' and that the photo was taken post WWII after the Commandos had disbanded and Cpl Allan Jameson (as he was at the time the photo was taken) had returned to his parent regiment - The KOYLI (King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry).
The only question ...
On close examination of this photo it appeared that the soldiers were wearing hackles in their berets. Whilst No5 Cdo did wear a Golden Hackle, on their Tam O'Shanters, in their early days, the hackle was dispensed with when the green beret was issued. Closer examination also revealed a white patch on all of the four soldiers whose top button of their battledress blouse was in view.
After consultation with two friends - who have far greater knowledge on the uniforms etc., than I have - it was also noticed that there were two different BD blouses in the photo and the NCOs' chevrons were not those of a commando but were actually those of the Light Infantry.
Both my friends concluded that the 'hackle' was, in fact, a white 'Minden Rose' and that the photo was taken post WWII after the Commandos had disbanded and Cpl Allan Jameson (as he was at the time the photo was taken) had returned to his parent regiment - The KOYLI (King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry).
The only question that remains is why they are wearing two white roses - one on their blouse and one on their beret.
Thanks to Mike & Richard Beckett & Leigh Kitchen for their expert advise and information. N.Collins
Posted by Nick Collins on Fri 19 Dec 2014 23:04:51 GMT
Denis Fuller, 2 Cdo.
Posted by michael fuller on Sun 14 Dec 2014 08:00:49 GMT
Denis Fuller 2 Cdo in front.
Posted by michael fuller on Sun 14 Dec 2014 07:57:05 GMT
Far right is Denis Fuller, 2 Cdo. Reg Fursse was my parents Best Man.
Posted by michael fuller on Sun 14 Dec 2014 07:43:09 GMT
Photo update
Thanks Stephane. You are right of course.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 11 Dec 2014 19:16:28 GMT
Hello,
I don't think so this is Lt Mercer-Wilson.
He was killed in action on D.Day, and this photo could be taken in Belgium or Netherlands, seeing the name on the shop, and the denison wear by Colonel DAWSON.
Posted by stephane on Wed 10 Dec 2014 20:47:12 GMT
I think this may be Flushing as some are sporting, I think, german pins in their berets ... as in another photo in the gallery.
I recognise the man, 5th from the right (sitting) and I think my dad, George Francis Harris, may be 3rd from the left, at the back ... both from No.4
Posted by Eileen Harris on Thu 04 Dec 2014 18:28:37 GMT
Photo updated
Thanks for the info Stephane. It was in some boxed files uncredited so have credited you. Nice photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 21:51:54 GMT
Photo updated
Location ident with another photo which gave date and location (even with the same little girl as in this one)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 20:26:39 GMT
It was at the last Commando Association last reunion. In Porstmouth, 18 09 2005
I think, I took this photo. Because i've similar photo, or maybe it was someonelse near me.
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 08:28:55 GMT
Back row : 1st Lef : Jim CLINTON 3 Cdo 4 Troop
Front row : the last one on right : D.DIGHTON 3 Cdo 1 Troop
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 08:26:35 GMT
Location identified
Jack Bakker provides modern photos of the same street for comparison which confirms location as Willemstad
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 02 Dec 2014 07:35:06 GMT
Highly likely this is No 1 Commando Signals Troop
Posted by John Mewett on Mon 01 Dec 2014 18:02:29 GMT
Photo updated
2/Lt Morgan Jenkins and Lt Tom Peyton identified by David Tait, nephew of Morgan Jenkins.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Nov 2014 19:59:39 GMT
Photo replaced with higher res version
This higher res image replaces one previously provided by Ann Oakes-Odger MBE, daughter of L/Cpl.William Henry Oakes No.4 Cdo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 29 Nov 2014 18:45:48 GMT
Photo replaced with higher res version
This replaces lesser resolution identical copies sent in by (a)Candice Moore "My Grandad, Leslie Finnis, in the centre with the lads in Flushing"; and (b)Leslie 'Ken' Fosberry No 4 Cdo. who adds that they were on a captured ship in the dry dock at Flushing; Sharon Keagy identifies her uncle as "the very young man 3rd from the right back row - Lewis John Jones (joined at 18, 20yrs old here)"; Ann Oakes-Odger MBE identifies her father L/Cpl William Henry Oakes front row with moustache holding the wheel; Eileen Harris believes Tanky Byrne is front right wearing a beret slightly behind the man holding the buoyancy aid.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 29 Nov 2014 18:42:33 GMT
Photo updated
6923710 Cpl George William Arthur Young identified from CVA Archive documents.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 28 Nov 2014 22:00:54 GMT
Photo updated
6923710 Cpl George William Arthur Young identified from CVA Archive documents
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 28 Nov 2014 21:56:01 GMT
Photo updated
Thomas McGuinness identified by his son Tom
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 28 Nov 2014 14:45:00 GMT
Photo updated
Reg Kiddle identified by his granddaughter Shelley
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 28 Nov 2014 14:40:10 GMT
My dad, George Francis Harris, is 3rd from the right. Several of these men are on the Flushing/Breskens photos in the No.4 section of the Gallery.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Thu 27 Nov 2014 21:57:48 GMT
