Dave Jones identifies his Grandfather adding" My Grandfather is William Arnold Jones from No.4 Commando. Unfortunately he passed away when i was two, however he was my inspiration to join the Royal Marines. We know he was a CSM, and according to his Commando Service Certificate was the RSM at some point, however I believe this was just before disbanding."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 27 May 2013 18:43:21 BST
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Francisco Geronimo identified by his grandson
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 27 May 2013 09:49:49 BST
My dad is 7 along on the 2nd row. George Francis Harris.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Sun 26 May 2013 23:15:57 BST
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War Diary entries added. Link added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 25 May 2013 19:19:39 BST
Earlier comments moved here
Erika Garrett, whose great uncle was Pte Kenneth George Hellyer, has informed me that he is in this photo. Her mum has recognised him and she also has a copy of the same photo. He is second row down from the back, second from the left with another commandos arm resting on his shoulder. On the reverse of the photo that she has is written Keswick. Erika has informed me that the chapel may be Lake Road Chapel in Keswick. She sent me a modern photo of the chapel and I agree. After making enqs with the Minister and others in the area I can now confirm the location as outside Lake Road Chapel, Keswick.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 25 May 2013 09:18:27 BST
My dad (George Harris) is in the 2nd row from the back - along from Kenneth Hellyer. Tanky Bryne is standing in front of the middle man at the back with the black peaked cap on - dad is to Tanky's right as we look at it. I think the two of them must have had a bet on to see who could wear their cap at the jauntiest angle.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Sat 25 May 2013 08:07:47 BST
Roland OLIVER is top left under the cheminey.
Roland OLIVER gave to me similar photo with names. I took photo of the same place few years ago in Breville.
Posted by stephane on Thu 23 May 2013 22:23:59 BST
5th row, ext left : Roland OLIVER
Posted by stephane on Thu 23 May 2013 22:18:15 BST
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Maj.Jimmy Dunning advises of Troop attached to
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 22 May 2013 15:21:23 BST
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names and CWGC details added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 22 May 2013 11:49:28 BST
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Names added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 22 May 2013 10:58:43 BST
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CWGC advised re condition of grave
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 21 May 2013 17:07:59 BST
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From the Naval history website Mne Cullen died of illness
http://www.naval-history.net/xDKCas1946-05MAY.htm
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 13 May 2013 15:36:43 BST
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George 'Chippy' Wood identified by his daughter Sandra Lindsay
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 12 May 2013 15:44:30 BST
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George 'Chippy' wood identified by his daughter Sandra Lindsay
Jacob 'Jake' Ford identified by his daughter Tracey Chambers.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 12 May 2013 15:39:59 BST
Names given to Geoff Murray by Frank Lupton 7 May 2013
Back Row L-R
Mne Kennington Mne A. Croft Cpl J. Causer Pte Jones Mne Wilkes Mne Bell Pte Cirnik Mne Giles
3rd Row
Mne Pritchard Pte Birdsall Lcpl Coppard Pte D. Lewis Pte McMurray Lcpl P. Hughes Pte Daly Cpl K. Walker Cpl P.Moore Mne Vincent
2nd Row
Cpl P. Chandler Pte P. Fairhurst Sgt G. McKenzie Sgt J. Rose SSgt W. Bragg Sgt Williams Sgt A. Esslemont Sgt Baird SSgt O. Balsden Cpl HIckman Pte Taylor
Front Row
Lt D. Kime WO1(SSM) M. Knight Capt F. Lupton Maj B. Bolton CSgt W. Huddlestone Lt C. Jackman
Posted by Geoff Murray on Tue 07 May 2013 23:46:50 BST
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Details from LG added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 07 May 2013 11:26:13 BST
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CWGC details and names added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 01 May 2013 20:05:01 BST
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CWGC details and names added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 01 May 2013 19:41:01 BST
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Details of gallantry medals added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 20 Apr 2013 22:41:22 BST
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Derek Johnson advises " The Commando in the front row 3rd from the left is my father, 14241768 Sergeant Harry Johnson, I believe he went by the nickname 'Wham'. Unfortunately he died in April 1966"
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 12 Apr 2013 22:08:48 BST
photo updated and resized
Derek Richard Tunmore added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 10 Apr 2013 09:27:07 BST
Derek Richard Tunmore
My wonderful grandfather ( bottom right )
Sadly passed away 25th march 2013. Until we meet again, love Stuart x
Posted by Stuart Brian coe on Tue 09 Apr 2013 19:05:24 BST
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CWGC details added. No.4 Commando shown
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 09 Apr 2013 16:01:48 BST
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Links added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 06 Apr 2013 10:39:26 BST
