2nd from the left is actually, Captain Andrew J.O. Gordon, my father. This is certain. Happy to confirm with other photos.
Posted by DAVID GORDON on Tue 28 Oct 2014 13:32:10 GMT
Photo updated
Details of death added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 22:09:23 BST
Photo update from Griffin Turton
J. Farndale is my aunt and I have her permission to use the photo, though it was probably an official photo originally and was used in the Eighth Army News in May 1945.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 22:00:31 BST
Photo update from Griffin Turton
Leda Kipling is the wife of Syd Kipling, who wrote a short history of the RN Commandos, which can be found on various sites, he was a member of my grandfather's unit Nan Commando. Leda gave me the photos about seven years ago
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 21:59:39 BST
Photo update from Griffin Turton
Leda Kipling is the wife of Syd Kipling, who wrote a short history of the RN Commandos, which can be found on various sites, he was a member of my grandfather's unit Nan Commando. Leda gave me the photos about seven years ago
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 21:59:07 BST
Photo updated
Charles Bint adds, "In addition to my father this photo also includes my Uncle Mick Myers, he's on the far right of the the back row. He survived the war too but died quite young during the late 60's/early 70's"
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 10:14:05 BST
Which RN Commando is this?
Jim excellent photo, was just wondering, which commando unit this is?
Posted by Griffin Turton on Fri 17 Oct 2014 18:06:09 BST
RN Beach Commando Nan
The picture is of NAN Commando and was taken in August 1944 at Porto San Giorgio, on the Adriatic Coast.
Circled is Acting Petty Officer Raymond Henry Seaton who was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his actions during the landings in Sicily.
The CO at that time Lt Cdr Thomas Turton RNVR (my grandfather) is sat at the centre of the front row.
Posted by Griffin Turton on Fri 17 Oct 2014 17:56:26 BST
Photo updated
Details of Lt Rae added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Oct 2014 20:08:18 BST
Photo updated
Details re Charles Grills updated from comments below
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Oct 2014 19:44:24 BST
Hans Bouman updates this photo
My father Joannes 'Loek' Bouman always spoke highly of him. Tough but fair and friendly.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 14 Oct 2014 13:57:27 BST
Photo updated
John Bisset identified by his daughter Anita
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 14 Oct 2014 10:37:43 BST
Photo updated
John Valentine Bissett (Jack/Jacky)identified by his daughter Anita Bissett Roberts
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 14 Oct 2014 10:20:45 BST
JL Bouman
Bottom lefthand corner is my father JL Bouman.
Posted by Hans Bouman on Wed 08 Oct 2014 13:11:18 BST
JL Bouman
I recognise my father as the commando at the bottom righthand corner, looking towards the camera. My son now owns the very same beret as on this photo! It was given to him by commando veteran Jan Lempens during the funeral service!
Posted by Hans Bouman on Wed 08 Oct 2014 13:06:17 BST
JL Bouman
Paybook number 8014 is also mentioned on the plaque I placed at the garden of remembrance! My father told me to put this number on the plaque 3 days before he passed away!
Hans Bouman
Posted by Hans Bouman on Wed 08 Oct 2014 12:54:50 BST
Photo updated
Names of Sgt Leech and Clifford Hemp added, identified by his daughter Miss Delphine Hemp.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 30 Sep 2014 10:56:39 BST
Extra to above comment
My dad lost his eye whilst training up in Scotland. I notice he has both eyes in this picture and it is only the second I have of him with both eyes. Because of this accident, dad was not allowed to go on the D-Day landings but continued to serve as a driver mechanic. I have a letter from Lt Col C R Hardy dated 21 Dec 1943 in which he sympathises with my dad for his "bad luck" and he wrote an excellent reference for him. Suzanne Nicholas
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:39:03 BST
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles ...
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles Grills
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:31:35 BST
I think no. 258 is my father, Ernest Arthur Paget, who died in South Africa in 1998. He was born in Bristol. After serving in No. 4 Commando he was in the Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Posted by Philip Hugh Paget on Sat 27 Sep 2014 13:09:09 BST
Photo updated
John Notman identified by his niece as at 368.
George Harris identified by his daughter as at 153
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 22 Sep 2014 21:37:14 BST
To clarify: Ronald Victor Giles is in the top right hand area of the photograph, with his hand on the shoulder of the rating in front of him.
Posted by Ron Giles on Sun 21 Sep 2014 22:42:30 BST
Photo updated
Alex Mort identified by his son who sent in an identical photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 19 Sep 2014 11:37:03 BST
Archie Richard (Roy) Brooks - second row, not third row. Happy Birthday Dad (17/09/21). Miss you every day. xx
Posted by Susan Brooks on Wed 17 Sep 2014 17:19:19 BST
Photo updated
Enrique Galera identified by his daughter
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 15 Sep 2014 11:26:23 BST
