Bob Bishop [later Lt Bob Bishop, MC]
front row (seated) 2nd from left.
Posted by Nick Collins on Sat 08 Aug 2009 12:07:12 BST
Maurice (Bill) Bennett
My grandfather is pictured directly to the left of the pine tree. Does anyone remember him? I am pleased to say he is alive and well but doesn't talk much about the war or his experiences, which I believe (as I am sure most of them were) quite horrific.
Posted by Shirley Nash on Mon 03 Aug 2009 09:21:11 BST
This photo is possibly of the same raiding party that is shown in a photo previously uploaded by Nic conataining Roy Halfpenny.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 28 Jul 2009 23:24:53 BST
Photo - No 5 Cdo 1946
I was so excited to see the photo of No 5 Cdo 1946 and my father in the photo. Arthur Baseley, centre row far left. I can't wait to share this with him. Thank you
Posted by Anne George on Sun 26 Jul 2009 22:44:00 BST
Bob was extremely honoured and humbled. - Janet Bishop
Posted by Bob Bishop on Sun 05 Jul 2009 15:01:05 BST
Cap Badges
Designed by Cpl Maurice Chauvet
Posted by Nick Collins on Fri 03 Jul 2009 21:45:00 BST
Stan, thanks for wearing Bob's poppy. Love, Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Mon 29 Jun 2009 16:56:24 BST
Having just restored my father's Commando Cert, it is really interesting to see another example, thanks for uploading it on to the Gallery.
Posted by Andy Maines on Tue 02 Jun 2009 14:39:35 BST
6 Commando Reunion
Again Year and venue unknown
Harry Shepherd stood furthest left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 20:32:21 BST
6 Commando Reunion
Year and venue not known
Harry Shepherd, standing fourth row, fifth in from left
Posted by robert shepherd on Tue 26 May 2009 20:29:35 BST
No1 Commando Concert part programme
Nice to see the face of Roy Halfpenny,whose name appears in the No1 Commando concert part programme that I have been loaned a copy of. Andy Maines
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 25 Apr 2009 21:41:24 BST
names to faces
Hi I believe the chap at the front (with bandage on finger) is my Grandfather 'Roy' halfpenny (I have a copy of this picture amongst his belongings!!) If this is June 1942 then my GF was in UK at this time
Posted by Debbie Smithers on Wed 22 Apr 2009 16:54:09 BST
A wounded British officer being helped to a dressing station. (Operation Archery) The officer is (was) Captain O'Flaherty. He remained in the army and eventually became a Brigadier. He had been shot by a German sniper in both eyes. He lost one eye and wore a black eye patch thereafter.
The soldier on the right is Derek Gordon Page - a commando. He subsequently left the commandos and served with the Gurkas in India fighting in Burma and eventually ending the war in Indonesia where he met a Dutch prisoner of war who he subsequently married. He left the army with the rank of Captain.
Posted by Nick Collins on Thu 16 Apr 2009 23:11:28 BST
info added
update re Joe Burnett from forum message from McQuaggy
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 29 Mar 2009 20:36:02 BST
names added
My thanks to Eric Buckmaster of No.2 Commando for putting most of the names to this picture
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 19 Mar 2009 18:50:54 GMT
Update from Steve Harbert
Harold Harbert - centre of pic with tree directly behind him
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 17 Mar 2009 21:39:49 GMT
This is my Grandad, Leslie Finnis standing behind the man on the right. The Man on the left holding the flag is Jock Thursby.
Posted by candice bernadette moore on Fri 06 Mar 2009 15:04:48 GMT
I believe my Grandad, Leslie Finnis is sitting 5 in on the bottom row from the left
Posted by candice bernadette moore on Fri 06 Mar 2009 14:52:59 GMT
No5 [1/5] Cdo, Fanling 1946
Back: Fletcher, Titch Dyson, Carpenter, Belinda Bryant (?)
Centre: Davidson, Lt Fouss, Jock & dog, Arthur Basely
Front; Jock Miller, Young Tanner, Lain, Taffy King
Posted by Nick Collins on Fri 13 Feb 2009 23:13:34 GMT
A wounded British officer being helped to a dressing station. (Operation Archery) The officer is (was) Captain O'Flaherty. He remained in the army and eventually became a Brigadier. He had been shot by a German sniper in both eyes. He lost one eye and wore a black eye patch thereafter.
The soldier on the right is Derek Gordon Page - a commando. He subsequently left the commandos and served with the Gurkas in India fighting in Burma and eventually ending the war in Indonesia where he met a Dutch prisoner of war who he subsequently married. He left the army with the rank of Captain.
Posted by Nick Collins on Tue 10 Feb 2009 15:10:05 GMT
Posted by Michael Ockenden on Tue 27 Jan 2009 00:28:26 GMT
Rene Navrault
Can someone tell me how and when he came to England? I would like to hear from anyone with information about the French commandos at Eastbourne. Thank you.
Posted by Michael Ockenden on Tue 27 Jan 2009 00:25:06 GMT
My Dad, James Edward Harding 2nd row from front last one on the right
Posted by cliff harding on Tue 16 Dec 2008 18:13:19 GMT
That's my Bob there having his smoke, talking to Steve & Hazel and Bill Harvey - I guess I'm hidden.
Thanks Geoff.
Janet
Posted by Bob Bishop on Tue 02 Dec 2008 18:54:28 GMT
Third Jungle Book Sep 1945
A copy of this particular group photo of 3 Troop is also to be found on page 47 of the "Third Jungle Book" issue No.8 September 1945. The tall figure standing at the extreme right is that of Eddy Fitzgerald, who was a well known personality and a regular performer in No1 concert parties. His name also appears as one of the performers in the No1 Commando news letter and concert party programme that I have also included in the gallery.
Posted by Andy Maines on Sat 22 Nov 2008 23:17:48 GMT
