James Derrick (lofty) Hampson clenched raised fist second row seated 4th from left
Posted by Michael Hampson on Fri 28 Oct 2011 20:01:31 BST
David Haig -Thomas
Thanks for putting David Haig-Thomas's photo up. I am one of his twin grandsons, Alex Haig-Thomas. If anyone knows anything about his last day, the ambush or indeed any information about him, anecdotes, funny stories, something memorable about him or trivia, I would be incredibly keen to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Alex HT
Posted by Alex Haig-Thomas on Thu 27 Oct 2011 15:41:33 BST
David Haig-Thomas
Peter,
I am David Haig-Thomas's grandson. I have not heard much about my grandfather's last day, the ambush etc. Do you know any more about it, perhaps though your dad, perhaps other sources?
Alex HT
Posted by Alex Haig-Thomas on Thu 27 Oct 2011 15:34:22 BST
Front row seventh from right Sgt. Derrick James "Lofty" Hampson.
Posted by Michael Hampson on Thu 20 Oct 2011 22:06:30 BST
No. 33
This is my father Derrick James "Lofty" Hampson
Posted by Michael Hampson on Thu 20 Oct 2011 22:02:53 BST
photo updated
names added to photo
Update 3/12/10 by Pete R. Info from Liz Reece that her father John Morgan is on the 2nd row - 3rd from the left.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 06 Oct 2011 19:14:05 BST
All comments added to photo
Update 3/12/10 by Pete R. Info from Liz Reece that her father John Morgan is the 1st man on the left - 2nd row
Update 20/4/11 by Pete R. Paul Dunford identifies his father Edwin 'Ted' Dunford back row 7th from the right
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 06 Oct 2011 18:56:44 BST
Fred walker first row 3rd from left
Jack Cox 2nd row 3rd from right
Bill Britnell at the top, in the middle
Of course Peter Young with the 3
I recognise Charlie ( ? ) can't recall his name.
Posted by stephane on Thu 06 Oct 2011 17:49:54 BST
Bill BRITNELL 2nd row extreme right
Posted by stephane on Thu 06 Oct 2011 17:43:50 BST
Identity of Commando
My grandfather Thomas Wardle, second right, row 2 from bottom
Posted by Steven Wardle on Thu 06 Oct 2011 13:31:47 BST
Identity of Commando
My grandfather Thomas Wardle, second left,row 2 from bottom
Posted by Steven Wardle on Thu 06 Oct 2011 13:30:24 BST
Identity of Commando
My grandfather Thomas Wardle centre front
Posted by Steven Wardle on Thu 06 Oct 2011 13:26:42 BST
MY FATHER HARRY MORRELL IS SAT THIRD FROM THE RIGHT FRONT ROW HE SERVED IN BURMA TILL THE END OF THE WAR WHILE IN THE NO 1 COMMANDO SON ANTHONY MORRELL
Posted by anthony morrell on Wed 05 Oct 2011 22:15:50 BST
Adele Crossley has had it confirmed by her Grandmother (who has the same picture) that the man sat directly in front of Montgomery is her Grandfather Wilfred Moore.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sat 01 Oct 2011 02:17:24 BST
Parade at Ravenna just prior to Commachio 1945. Update courtesy of Peter Vatcher-Dow. GM
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sun 25 Sep 2011 14:18:03 BST
Trooper Peter Vatcher-Dow in Molfetta, just after Sarande Albania. Nov '44.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sun 25 Sep 2011 14:12:30 BST
Row 3 No.2 - Pte Bert Dixon
My grandad who didn't go on the raid.
Posted by Tim Huelin on Fri 23 Sep 2011 15:56:53 BST
in this photo is my grandad it was taken on his 21st birthday by a news photographer for the paper the cigs and cornedbeef were presents of the other boys in the troop my grandad gave the cornbeef to the other commando in the photo my grandad did tell me his name once and said he was a good friend and he used to keep this photo next to the chair he always sat in i think he also said he was kia i think thats why he kept the photo close to his chair so would like to know some moore about him any help would be great thanks
Posted by stanley mcmullen on Thu 22 Sep 2011 22:33:09 BST
my grandad is stanley mcmullen (no12) and i have some photos of him but am looking for some more my grandad also served in the royal glosters at imjin in korea after the war and sadly died about 5 years ago would like to know more on his comando service any help would be great thanks
Posted by stanley mcmullen on Wed 21 Sep 2011 03:45:05 BST
Major James Willis Gardner
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No. 331 is Major James Willis Gardner born Weybridge, UK 28/02/1915, died Rome, Italy 11/11/1997. Following the war he worked for Procter and Gamble in Newcastle and left for Lausanne, Switzerland in 1952 to start up company operations in continental Europe. He retired from the company in 1980 as administrator of the Italian branch and lived out his retirement in the 'Castelli Romani' a renowned wine region of central Italy. He married Leila Tusgioglu from the island of Rhodes and had three children Marina, William and Alexia. His grandchildren live in three continents, with one niece married to a 'James' working for P&G from and in weybridge(!).
Posted by William Patrick Gardner on Tue 20 Sep 2011 02:19:33 BST
Henry Pirth
Details sent in by Des Rochford of No 2 Commando: Henry Pirth was an illegal entrant into Palestine in 1939. Originally from Chechoslavakia he joined the Palestinian Police as a Jewish Constable with false documents. He joined No 2 Cdo in Jan 44 until Sep 44. He then asked to be RTUd as life in No 2 Cdo was too dangerous. He said that he wanted to die for Isreal and not Britain. He joined the terrorist group Irgun Zevai Leumi. In 1947 his group attacked the Argyll and Sutherlasnd Highlanders in Jaffa and he was shot dead. Courtesy of Des Rochford No 2 Cdo.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sat 17 Sep 2011 14:38:34 BST
Members of The Glosters who served in 'G' tp (later designated 'B' tp) No.4 Cdo.
Aidan, I am currently writing a book for the relatives of Bill Adlam, who is in the picture. I would be grateful to correspond with you and exchange information both on the Glosters and on Four Commando.I have researched and drafted chapters on 5 Glosters 1939 - 40, including Bruyelles, Ledringhem and Dunkirk and on Four Commando on Lofoten, Operation Puma and Operation Cauldron.I have a complete list of all personell who took part in Operation Cauldron on the Varangeville Battery and can confirm that Fred Brooking was there.
Please advise if you would like to swap information. Regards...Jeff Steel
Posted by Jeff Steel on Thu 15 Sep 2011 16:09:22 BST
My grandad
Hi Geoff,
Les was my granddad. He died when I was 2 and never really talked to my mother about his time at war or as POW. If you have any information or Amy photos that you could send me, my mother and I would be hugely appreciative.
Posted by Nina fox on Sun 11 Sep 2011 23:05:05 BST
Les whelan
Hi Peter, Leslie wheelan was grandfather, my mum's dad. He died when I was 2 years old so I never really got to know him. So if you have any further photos of him or any stories about his time in the troop or as POW then I would love to hear them. My mother is also very excited to have found this image and would also be grateful for any further information.
Thank you
Nina
Posted by Nina fox on Fri 09 Sep 2011 22:22:20 BST
