The piece of kit on the floor is a collapsible assault boat and the oars are clearly shown. The Commando walking centrally seems to be carrying a Field a Radio as it is certainly heavy so he may be a Signaller.

Posted by David Prichard on Sat 29 Aug 2020 14:16:33 EDT

There are three Bren Gunners in this photo. The left hand man has a FFD strapped over a wound above the left eye, but seems unconcerned. The right hand Bren Gunner has a 28 round magazine in the left top pocket.

Posted by David Prichard on Sat 29 Aug 2020 14:09:43 EDT

The Commando seen emerging from the hatchway is wearing a souvenir German cap with the Eagle and Swastika in clear view so he must have got to very close quarters in Dieppe! The man behind holds a Bren LMG across the shoulder whilst Gunner Ruskin holds his Thompson Sub-machine Gun. He may have been wounded as his right hand denim leg is gone and it appears that a First Field Dressing has been applied (FFD - A pre-packed sterile bandage carried by all British Infantry soldiers and which should only be used to treat him. If Morphine has been administered the letter M in blood would be placed on his forehead.

Posted by David Prichard on Sat 29 Aug 2020 14:01:01 EDT

Photo replaced

This IWM photo replaces the uncredited one we previously had

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 11 Mar 2012 19:33:52 EDT

info added

update re Joe Burnett from forum message from McQuaggy

Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 29 Mar 2009 15:36:02 EDT