Hello Jim
My father was Ronald Victor Giles, or 'Arvey' to his group.
He was in 'C' Commando too, and is fourth from left in this photo.
When I was young I remember him telling tales of the commandos and his mate 'Paddy Coffee' from Liverpool.
I now know, of course, it was your dad Patrick Coffey.
Posted by Ron Giles on Mon 15 Sep 2014 11:09:16 BST
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Eric Gordon identified by his granddaughter Sarah
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:50:52 BST
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CSM Eric Gordon identified in this photo by his granddaughter Sarah
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:46:33 BST
Photo updated
First name added to that of CSM Gordon courtesy of his granddaughter Sarah.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Sep 2014 14:44:40 BST
Service number
The correct service number is 2578046 and not 278046 as shown on the certificate.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 09 Sep 2014 11:55:57 BST
Jimmy was my fathers best mate in S Troop 46 RMC and fought alonside him at Rots/Le Hamel.
Dad was Sgt Harry Hewitt and throughout his life never forgot Jimmy.
He always said that had Jimmy not been the first to get to the hole in the wall then it would have been him that took the machine gun fire.
Jimmy saved my fathers life at the cost of his own.
Dad passed away in 2003 and I dearly hope they are reunited together forever.
Jimmy, thank you for saving my dad's life.
You were such a brave young man and we will never forget you. RIP xx
If any family of Jimmy want to contact me please feel email [email protected]
Posted by Jeff on Mon 25 Aug 2014 18:06:04 BST
Names
Does anyone have the names of those on the photograph?
Posted by John Martin on Mon 25 Aug 2014 17:36:51 BST
Photo updated
Names and unit added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Aug 2014 14:47:42 BST
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Details of awards added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Aug 2014 12:54:05 BST
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Full name and nickname of Gnr Simcox added (source: James Walton)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Aug 2014 12:26:44 BST
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Additional names and info added from Roy Heanes "As most of us were RAOC I thought it best to show where that was not the case"
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Aug 2014 11:52:47 BST
Photo updated
Details from his son Chris added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 17 Aug 2014 19:10:39 BST
Ref comments posted with query on date
Email sent to Mark
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 12 Aug 2014 11:49:55 BST
The date of the photograph of number commando is wrong ,it was taken in April 1943 and not November 1943 I know this to be fact as No 46 is my grandfather ie seargeant john rigby and he was killed on 25th may 1943! however that is not to say that the film may not have been developed until November 1943.
Best regards
Mark
Posted by Mark Harrison on Sun 10 Aug 2014 23:58:00 BST
Identification
Front row, 3rd from right my Dad Harold Bull (Harry or Hal)
Front 2nd from right my Godfather Cyril (Johnnie) Johnson
Posted by Peta Bull on Sun 10 Aug 2014 11:50:21 BST
Identification
Hello, I have a copy of this photo.
My Dad is Harold Bull (Hal or Harry).
Identified by the stripey socks :-) (front row 3rd from left)
Front row 1st left is my Godfather, Cyril (Johnnie) Johnson
Posted by Peta Bull on Sun 10 Aug 2014 11:46:15 BST
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Details re circumstances of the death of Sgt swain added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 31 Jul 2014 00:11:32 BST
Photo updated
With details about Charles Hustwick
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 24 Jul 2014 22:17:10 BST
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Jan Jones identifies her father SGT Derek Thomas Ion (No 3 Cdo)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 21 Jul 2014 20:44:45 BST
identified
row one up,2nd left, My Das , Stanley John( Mick ) Goodsell
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:28:57 BST
identified
row 2 up , first right , My dad, Stanley ( Mick ) Goodsell
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:27:14 BST
identified
2nd row down, 4th left my dad Stanley John ( Mick ) Goodsell
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:24:13 BST
Identified
My Dad, Stanley John ( Mick )Goodsell 2nd row up, 2nd left
Posted by Tim Goodsell on Thu 17 Jul 2014 20:16:49 BST
Photo query
Query on troop number shown...see photo identified as 4 troop in gallery
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 11 Jul 2014 16:42:50 BST
Photo query
Identified many years later as different troop numbers by 2 Commandos, each of whom served..one said 2 troop as here another said 4 troop as per the adjacent photo in the gallery
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 11 Jul 2014 16:40:52 BST
