Posted by stephane on Sun 23 Jun 2013 11:09:36 BST
Photo updated with comments about weapons
Major Jimmy Dunning advises " In the foreground can be seen the unpopular Boys Anti Tank rifle (calibre .55). The troop are armed mainly with the .33 calibre Small Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE)rifle. Also seen are the .45 calibre Thompson sub machine gun"
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 28 May 2013 07:40:25 BST
Photo updated
CWGC details added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 27 May 2013 19:22:13 BST
Photo updated
Dave Jones identifies his grandfather as No.7 row 3 Troop Sgt Major William Arnold Jones
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 27 May 2013 18:51:41 BST
Photo updated
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
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
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
There's another photo on here - same men, before Flushing. Lieutenant Albrow is front row, left.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Sun 17 Feb 2013 11:33:04 GMT
I think that's my dad, 2nd from left as you look at photo, back row. George (Geordie) Harris. Commando-wise, he got about a bit!
Posted by Eileen Harris on Fri 14 Dec 2012 00:15:48 GMT
I'm pretty sure that's my dad, middle front row, behind the gun that's set up. George (Geordie) Harris.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Fri 14 Dec 2012 00:12:54 GMT
Another photo with my dad on - George (Geordie) Harris. He told me about this photo ... and another one which is similar.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Fri 14 Dec 2012 00:04:31 GMT
No 33 - my dad, George (Geordie) Francis Harris. Dad died on 24th June, 1992 aged 73 yrs. I wish I could talk to him about these photos.
Posted by Eileen Harris on Fri 26 Oct 2012 01:05:33 BST
Archie Richard (Roy) Brooks
Second row from the back, fourth from the left, my wonderful dad, who sadly died at the age of 86 on 22 June 2008. Any info would be much appreciated.
Posted by Susan Brooks on Mon 15 Oct 2012 17:01:29 BST
Archie Richard (Roy) Brooks
No 31, my wonderful dad Archie Richard (Roy Brooks), who sadly passed away at the age of 86 on 22 June 2008. I miss him every day. x
Posted by Susan Brooks on Mon 15 Oct 2012 15:55:47 BST
Archie Richard (Roy) Brooks
Third row, fifth from the left my wonderful dad, who sadly died at the age of 86 on 22 June 2008. Miss him every day.
Posted by Susan Brooks on Mon 15 Oct 2012 15:51:46 BST
Photo updated
Information added showing this is a mix of Nos 3 and 4 Cdos
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 29 Sep 2012 11:43:58 BST
Date of Picture
Charlie Palmer thinks this might have been taken about a fortnight after D-Day. He thinks F-Troop were relieved by the Paras 5 days after D-Day and were staying in Breville.
Posted by Newell Fisher on Tue 10 Jul 2012 19:26:55 BST
Hello
I found the photos i've got with the names given to me from JOE BURNETT.
Posted by stephane on Fri 11 May 2012 20:00:28 BST
comments noted
Stephane..your comments noted..enqs in hand
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 11 May 2012 00:21:05 BST
Hello,
4 cdo ? in WORTHING ?
I've similar photo. 3 cdo maybe 4 Troop. Derrick DEIGHTON is on.
I think in the 3 cdo gallery, this photo is there.
So, did Sharon is sure than is uncle is on this picture ?
sincerely
Posted by stephane on Wed 09 May 2012 21:33:00 BST
cpl bill barnes middle row 2nd from right
Posted by martin edwards on Wed 02 May 2012 18:59:06 BST
The commando who is third from the left in the back row is my uncle, Pvt. Lewis John Jones, who was injured on D Day but when healed returned for three more missions and for occupation in Holland. We have his Eisenhower's pre D Day letter to the troops, and my Uncle has signatures of all his commando buddies on the back and front margin of the letter. We also have a larger picture of his No. 4 unit, his will that all had to sign before leaving, the telegram sent to his mother about his injury, and his release paper. We also have his commando beret with badges.
Posted by Sharon Keagy on Thu 19 Apr 2012 06:46:45 BST
