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No 19 is my father Frank Edmund Allum born 9th May 1919, died 26/2/1980. He had 2 children, my sister Valerie and myself. He joined the Royal Artillery Territorial Army in May 1939 and was posted to 99th Field Regiment September 1939. Joined BEF and was evacuated from the eastern mole at Dunkirk on the night of 1/2 June 1940 on the Winchelsea. 6th July posted to 145th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, stationed at Bangor NI where he volunteered for the Commandos. 9th August 1940 posted to 12 Commando, was involed in raids, notably on the French coast at Ambleteuse July 1941 and Operation Anklet on the Lofoten Islands Dec '41. 12 Commando was disbanded in July 1943 and he was posted to 1 Commando at Winchester, hence his apprearancre in the photograph. He was in Burma from Jan 44 to November 44 where he was involved in 3 landings, 2 against enemy forces. He...
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No 19 is my father Frank Edmund Allum born 9th May 1919, died 26/2/1980. He had 2 children, my sister Valerie and myself. He joined the Royal Artillery Territorial Army in May 1939 and was posted to 99th Field Regiment September 1939. Joined BEF and was evacuated from the eastern mole at Dunkirk on the night of 1/2 June 1940 on the Winchelsea. 6th July posted to 145th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, stationed at Bangor NI where he volunteered for the Commandos. 9th August 1940 posted to 12 Commando, was involed in raids, notably on the French coast at Ambleteuse July 1941 and Operation Anklet on the Lofoten Islands Dec '41. 12 Commando was disbanded in July 1943 and he was posted to 1 Commando at Winchester, hence his apprearancre in the photograph. He was in Burma from Jan 44 to November 44 where he was involved in 3 landings, 2 against enemy forces. He was then posted to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and then to India, returning to UK in March 1946. A fascinating life that he never spoke to me about. I was only vaguely aware he was in the Commandos and later assumed that as a young boy that was wisheful thinking on my part as in the early post-war years the Commandos occupied a very special, exciting and glamnorous position in everyone's minds, especially young boys. I found out all the above a long time after his death which is a great pity to me.
Posted by Richard Allum on Mon 10 Jan 2011 01:01:04 GMT
Update from Roy Hickey whose father is No.13
Tpr.Ronald Edward Hickey 6353021 was in 3 Cdo 4 trp. He sadly passed away in October 1990. He was a member of the Army Commandos Association and was very proud of his time he served with 4 troop as we his family are.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 28 Dec 2010 15:47:34 GMT
message from John Davies
*** Photo updated.Register and post a message on our Forum if you have any relevant photos*** Number 247 is my dad Victor Oliver Davies (known as Vic) He passed away on the 6th Dec 2010.
John Davies (son)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Dec 2010 18:37:04 GMT
jock FALCONER 4 cdo is on
Posted by stephane on Mon 13 Dec 2010 21:02:03 GMT
Capt PHILLIPS 44 & 48 RM Cdo
Posted by stephane on Mon 13 Dec 2010 20:59:46 GMT
in front left : Harvey O'HARA 4 cdo behind him JOE BURNETT 4 cdo(half-face )
Front of jim clinton and roy cadman. Dereck DEIGHTON 3 Cdo
Posted by stephane on Mon 13 Dec 2010 20:58:09 GMT
photo duplicate
this photo is replicated in the No.5 Commando album
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 05 Dec 2010 17:51:24 GMT
photo duplicate
this photo is replicated alongside Ted's 14 pages account of his attachment to Mission 204
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 05 Dec 2010 17:49:47 GMT
Front row : 5th from right : Fred WALKER
Third row : 2nd from right : Bill BRITNELL
Third row : 3rd from right : Bob CUBITT
Fourth row: 4th from right : Arthur CHIVERS
Posted by stephane on Sat 04 Dec 2010 22:26:03 GMT
Fred has Bert Beddows on his left and Freddie Walker behind them with his fists clenched, both members of the CVA.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Wed 01 Dec 2010 22:41:27 GMT
Names
Centre man grey hair and moustache Peter Young CO
Front row 2 from right Freddie Walker
2nd row 1st from left Bob Cubitt, 2nd from left (glasses): Lt. Michael John Scovell, MTO 3 Cdo Troop 2
Posted by Geoff Murray on Mon 18 Oct 2010 23:27:47 BST
Man on right in suit - Brig Jack Thomas No 6 Cdo - President of the CVA. At rear - John Carney, Roy Cadman, Freddie Walker and Bob Bartholomew.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Mon 11 Oct 2010 21:08:42 BST
Vic Ralph No 1 Commando (clear specs) - the founder of the CVA.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Mon 11 Oct 2010 21:04:19 BST
Update from Bernard Petitjean
Row 2 : Seated L-R : 4 - Lt Stuart CHANT M.C to St Nazaire.
7 - Sgt Franck CARR D.C.M to St Nazaire.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 20 Sep 2010 11:40:06 BST
No. 2 Commando 1 troop
Can confirm 3rd rank 'Bomber'Wells is Leonard Wells - from his grandaughter Verity Carrington
Posted by verity carrington on Sun 19 Sep 2010 20:36:32 BST
This is 6 Troop 3 Cdo
We saw GEORGE HERBERT with his gloves
Posted by stephane on Sat 18 Sep 2010 17:52:09 BST
TED BREWER 4 Cdo E Troop
Posted by stephane on Fri 17 Sep 2010 09:08:50 BST
What an impressive place. Thanks Stephane.
- Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Thu 26 Aug 2010 23:26:41 BST
I can confirm that no 15 is james edward harding
Posted by cliff harding on Sat 14 Aug 2010 19:05:55 BST
2nd row 8th one from left James Edward Harding
Posted by cliff harding on Sat 14 Aug 2010 18:49:35 BST
updated :No.75 identified by his grandson as Thomas 'Tucker'Jenning MM who also served in No.3 Cdo. We have other photos of Tucker in the 3 Cdo album
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 02 Aug 2010 22:10:57 BST
