This is CSM Jim Kelly. He was my CSM at Merseyside (Morpeth dock) RMFVR, changed during my service (1963 - 1968) to RMR. He was the nicest man you could meet and yet a very tough Commando. I was 18 years old, he was "old" (40!) I remember thinking how could this old guy possibly keep up with us on our 6 milers - he, of course, ran us into the ground (also drank us under the table). He was part of the D Day invasion and, amongst other awards, was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his actions. He and Sgt. Jerry Kelly (not related), would do a great version of "the brothers Malone". He taught me much and I still think of him very often. What a great guy! According to this site, he passed just a few years ago. RIP CSM.
Posted by Terry Fitzsimmons on Sat 12 Jun 2021 16:13:33 BST
William Leffler
William Leffler, a South African, 51 RTR and 5 Troop, No.5 Cdo is pictured, in full uniform, directly behind Harry Rose.
His daughter has the same photograph and it is annotated as: "5 Cdo, Bridlington 1940:
Capt Ellerbeck is also identified as centre in first row standing, with the crease running straight through his face!
Posted by Nick Collins on Tue 08 Jun 2021 19:18:41 BST
South Wales Borderers, 1 Commando & B Group 2 SBS
Posted by Ian Jenkins on Mon 07 Jun 2021 19:50:36 BST
Back row second from left Cpl Thomas Ivor Williams
Posted by Ian Jenkins on Mon 07 Jun 2021 19:46:33 BST
Back row far right Cpl Thomas Ivor Williams
Posted by Ian Jenkins on Mon 07 Jun 2021 19:27:43 BST
Keith Douglas
The commando, kneeling far right, with the coil of rope is Keith Douglas ( Kurt Dandler/Dungler ).
Identified by his late widow.
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 02 Jun 2021 12:13:06 BST
My father, C.W. Ash (Bill) bottom row, 1st left.
Posted by Elizabeth Bursey on Sun 09 May 2021 08:49:30 BST
Photo update
Fred Hunt and Tom Daly served in No.12 Commando and the HOC
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 08 May 2021 12:04:06 BST
Photo update
Fred Hunt and Tom Daly served in No.12 Commando and the HOC
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 08 May 2021 12:03:36 BST
Photo update
Fred Hunt and Tom Daly served in No.12 Commando and the HOC
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 08 May 2021 12:03:01 BST
Photo update
The linked entry above also has some letters from Fred Hunt who served with Tom in No.12 Commando and the HOC.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 08 May 2021 11:42:51 BST
Photo update
Lt Frederick Norman Best, Cpl David 'Scotty' Burns, Cpl John Somers, Cpl Milton Smithson
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 04 May 2021 18:11:02 BST
LEN SHORT (cpl)
5th from the left, in dark glasses, is my Great Grandfather, Cpl Len Short.
Posted by Caroline Hampton on Mon 19 Apr 2021 17:32:10 BST
LEN SHORT (cpl)
The little bald man with a moustache, in the back row, (behind the chap with the sporran & cane), is my Great Grandfather - Cpl Len Short.
Posted by Caroline Hampton on Mon 19 Apr 2021 17:31:10 BST
Photo update
Service number should be 884501.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 13 Apr 2021 15:46:14 BST
Update
Hi
Since my last comment identifying my Grandad George Crossley I have found the original of this photo amongst his war documents. He has written on the back
'Taken at 'Stud Farm',Ahmednagar, India, VE day 1945
3 troop, 5 Commando'
Charlotte
Posted by Charlotte Jones on Fri 09 Apr 2021 16:45:21 BST
Edward Hasted
2nd row from front. 4th from right.
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:25:51 BST
Edward Hasted
2nd row from front, 4th from right with a pipe
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:24:40 BST
Edward Hasted
2nd row from front, 4th from right, sat behind gentleman holding “6”
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:23:06 BST
Edward Hasted
Front row, left hand side, sat on his haunches.
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:20:53 BST
Edward Hasted
Ted Hasted, front row, 4th from right, rubbing someone’s head
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:18:59 BST
Edward Hasted
Front row, 2nd from right.
Posted by Philip Howard on Thu 08 Apr 2021 16:16:19 BST
Photo update
Gdsm Thomas Brindle identified as front row 13 by his son Tom who adds that he thinks but is not certain that next to him at 12 is 2722253 GDSM John Ellis Hawksworth with Bren Gun.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 31 Mar 2021 15:17:53 BST
Possible ID
Amanda McGunnigle adds, "We do not know the name of the soldier on the right, but my mother believes that the one on the left is my father's friend Ernie Stocks."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 30 Mar 2021 17:38:15 BST
Photo update
The writer of the letter was Lt. Arthur Komrower [more....].
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 27 Mar 2021 20:50:41 GMT
