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Four rows (left to right)

Top row: 1-6. nk.

Second from top: 1. nk; 2. Maurice White; 3. n/k; 4. Leslie Finnis; 5. nk; 6 (with x mark above). nk; 7. nk.

Third row: 1. Sgt 'Tanky' Bryne; 2-6. nk.

Bottom row: 1-4. nk; 5 (obscured). nk.

Updates
Maurice White (Grandad) 2nd from left. (left in the second row down). Posted by Michael Collier on Tue 08 Oct 2024
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Photo credit: Joe Spicer No.4 Cdo.

We have a very similar photo to this already in our gallery and now alongside this one.

OC: Capt Wilson (Top row)
Cpl. Maybury (kia) (top row marked with X)
Joe Spicer (front row 2nd from right.)
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Photo courtesy of the Boucher-Myers family, via Bill Harvey.
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A very similar photo to one we already have of No. 4 Commando F Troop July 1944 Breville. See that photo for more names: https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/troop+photos/4+Cdo+1944+F+troop++Breville.jpg.html

Photo from the collection of William Arnold Jones, No.4 Commando, courtesy of his grandson Dave Jones who adds, "My Grandfather is third row number two, or the forth head you can see from the left"
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December 1944 Colijnsplaat, North Beveland, Holland. Photo courtesy of Major Jimmy Dunning who advises that this photo was provided to him by Roland Oliver. Another version of this photo from Pte Russell Edmunds was dated March 1945.

Assuming 5 rows all left to right:

1st/Top row (10 men): 1-3. nk; 4. Pte Russell Morgan Edmunds; 5-10. n/k

2nd row (10 men): 1-10. n/k;

3rd row (10 men): 1-5. n/k; 6. Capt. Murdoch McDougall; 7. William Arnold Jones; 8-10. n/k.

4th row (11 men): 1. n/k; 2. Harry Pye; 3-11. n/k

5th/bottom row (11 men): 1. Roland Oliver; 2-3. n/k; 4. Alec 'Mac' MacAulay; 5-11. n/k
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Worthing circa June/July/August 1945. Photo courtesy of Sharon Keagy, niece of Pte lewis John Jones of 4 Cdo. 'D' troop who is pictured her 6th from the right on the top row

Notes
A copy of this photo was sent in by the family of Leslie Fosbery of No.4 Commando. He identified it as No.3 Commando. **It should be noted that in June 1945 whilst No.4 Cdo were at Recklinghausen in Germany, Major Jimmy Dunning (No.4 Cdo. and Instructor CBTC) states in his book "The Fighting Fourth": "At the end of June, 233 other ranks were posted to Nos. 3 and 6 Commandos back in England, who were earmarked for the war in the Far East, which had yet to be concluded".**

So there is a mix of men from both.

Click on this link to view the photo with more names in the 3 Cdo gallery : https://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/trp+photos/08211011.JPG.html
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Photo courtesy of Martin Edwards, grandson of Cpl. William Barnes No.4 Cdo. This higher resolution version replaces one we previously had in our gallery which had been posted by Stephane. Details transferred from that photo and posted by Pete R,

Assuming 4 rows all left to right:

1st/top row (12 men): 1. Cpl. John Ainsworth; 2. n/k; 3. C. White; 4-6. n/k; 7. J. Lewington; 8-9. n/k; 10. Ernest Griffith 'Ernie' Mather; 11-12. n/k

2nd row (15 men): 1. R. Palmer; 2. Piper Bill Millin; 3-11. nk; 12. Pte. Russell Edmunds; 13. n/k; 14. Cpl. Bill Barnes; 15. n/k

3rd row (13 men seated): 1-2. n/k; 3. N. Richards; 4-6. n/k; 7. Capt. Thorburn; 8-13. n/k

4th/bottom row (10 men crosslegged on ground): 1. n/k; 2. Bill Bidmead; 3-6. n/k; 7. Sgt George Fraser MM (kia); 8. Harry Lynne; 9-10. n/k

In Memory of 405825 Sergeant George Fraser MM
Lovat Scouts and No. 4, Commando
who died age 29 on 10 June 1944
Remembered with honour at RANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
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Assuming 4 rows all left to right:

Top Row (11 men):

2nd row down (14 men):

3rd row down (15 men): 1-5. n/k; 6. Norman Henderson; 7. nk; 8. Gnr. John ‘Tommy’ Rogan (smiling, behind Gilchrist and Burt); 9 -15. n/k

Bottom Row (16 men, all seated bar 2): 1(standing). n/k; 2-5. n/k; 6. Sgt Woodward; 7. TSM Heaynes; 8. Donald Gilchrist wearing tartan trews; 9. Lt Hutchison Burt; 10. Sgt. Mercer; 11. Sgt Harris; 12. Cpl. Dodds; 13. L/Cpl Redman; 14. L/Cpl Jackson; 15. L/Cpl Fletcher; 16 (standing). n/k


Notes
Donald Gilchrist is the officer wearing the tartan trews. The photo originally showed 'G' troop. Photo courtesy of Ray Brooks, son of Sgt Ernie Brooks 4 Cdo.

Update 29/8/11 from Pete R. "I spoke with Major Jimmy Dunning today regarding this photo. He advises me that this would have been in late 1942 or 1943 as Donald Gilchrist is in there. By this time the Commando had already changed from 10 troops to 6 troops 'A' - 'F' "

Update 31/8/11 from Pete R. Jimmy Dunning identifies Hutchison Burt as the officer on Donald Gilchrist's left. He was later promoted Captain and awarded the Military Cross. On Gilchrist's right is Sgt. Major Heaynes He was a boxer and fought for No.4 Cdo. in the lightweight category (scorecard from one match is on our site), alongside him is Sgt. Woodward

Update from Stephane: "After Lieut. Burt are Sgt Mercer, Sgt Harris, Cpl Dodds, L/Cpl Redman, L/Cpl Jackson, L/Cpl Fletcher" and "also included are Alan Coote, John Skerry, Harvey O'Hara"
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No.4 Commando F troop. This new numbered version courtesy of Stephane Saint-Martin who says " This information was given to me from ROLAND OLIVER (who is in the photo). He died few years ago, and I was with his daughter when his ashes were scattered at Spean Bridge Garden of Remembrance."

1. Larry Bateman; 3. Sgt G.Dennis; 5. L/Cpl E. Palfrey; 6. Sgt. C. Osborn; 7. Pte. McDermott; 8. L/Cpl R. Oliver; 9. Gdsm. P. Tombs; 10. Pte. E. Ostick; 11. Pte. L. Salsibury; 13. Pte. Fraser; 15 McCarthy; 17. LCpl. Angus Nicolson; 19. Pte. E. Bagdonas; 20. L/Cpl. Joe Pasquale kia; 22. Pte. Jimmy Royle; 23. Pte. 'Jock' Fraser; 24. Norman (Jack Leo) Rowlands; 25. L/Cpl. Edward G. Rushton; 26. Pte. T. CampbellL; 27. Pte. E.A. Rees; 30. Pte. Bob Presho; 31. Pte. I. 'Charlie' Palmer; 32. L/Cpl. R.J. Ovenden kia; 33. Pte. Ernest 'Dick' Palmer killed on active service with 2 SBS); 36. Grewcock; 38. TSM. J.J. Edwards; 40. Capt. Veasey; 41. Lt. M.C. MacDougal; 42. Sgt. J. Cross; 44. Sgt. Jimmy Haliday; 45. Sgt. 'Spike' Pike; 47. Sgt. E.L. Fraser; 48. Pte. H. Donkin kia; 49. Pte. F. Farmborough; 50. Pte. G. Grace; 51. Pte. E. Long; 52. L/Cpl. J. Burrell; 53. Pte. Sammy Ryder; 54. L/Sgt. G. Graham; 55. Pte. I. Johnson; 56. L/Sgt. A. Walker; 57. Sgt. P. McVeigh; 58. Bdr. F.C. Johnson
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This photo was originally sent in as 2 SBS possibly Ceylon. Photo and information courtesy of Stuart Palmer. However information from Stephane detailed below and in the comments suggest it is F troop of No.4 Commando. Stephane advises that it was taken in Falmouth. This would then make the date around April/May 1943 when No.4 Cdo were based there. I have now also identified Lt. Murdoch McDougall of F troop No.4 Cdo. from his picture in his own book Swiftly they Struck. The photo has therefore been relocated into the No.4 Cdo troop photos album. Ernest 'Dick' Palmer, grandfather of Stuart who provided this photo, is seated extreme left in the row above the men sitting cross legged. There are other photos of Ernest in the SBS album located within the WW2 photo gallery.
(posted by Pete R.)

Update 27/7/10 from Pete R. Stephane Saint-Martin has advised that he was given a copy of this photo by Roland Oliver of F Troop 4 Cdo. who is pictured along with other No.4 Cdo's from F troop. He states it is F troop of No.4 Cdo and was taken in Falmouth

Update 31/7/10 by Pete R. Lt. 'Big Mac' Murdoch McDougall of No.4 Cdo. F troop is seated 9th from the left. Photo moved to No.4 Cdo album

Update 7/8/10 by Pete R. see adjacent numbered copy of this image with names thereon.
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