I can't be sure, but this chap has the likeness of my Grandfather - Harold Wilkinson.
He was originally from the 7th Manchesters and I have photos of him wearing the uniform of the 52nd Lowland (confirmed history with them).
The history we have suggests Commando involvement (either working alongside or within at Achnacarry, Walcheren/Flushing) but I have yet to prove this.
Posted by Paul Wilkinson on Thu 05 Aug 2021 07:29:31 EDT
My grandfather
The gentleman 4th from the left in the back row is my grandfather John G May.
There is some confusion about what name he would have used as my mothers side of the family tended to use random names/nicknames. Officially he was John Graham De Wynne Montagu May.
Posted by Toby Young on Thu 22 Jul 2021 12:30:53 EDT
Photo update
Service number should be 884501.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 13 Apr 2021 10:46:14 EDT
35 is Jack Lewington
Posted by Jan Mas on Tue 16 Mar 2021 12:42:12 EDT
William M. P. McGunnigle (Bill) is 5
Posted by Amanda McGunnigle on Mon 15 Mar 2021 14:22:56 EDT
Bottom left is Maurice White.
Posted by Michael Collier on Tue 09 Feb 2021 09:42:18 EST
Front Row - 3rd from right Maurice White
Posted by Michael Collier on Tue 09 Feb 2021 09:38:53 EST
R/L : 3 GUY LAOT
Posted by Jan Mas on Wed 16 Dec 2020 12:12:47 EST
Lieutenant Bottom Right
Lt. Donald Cecil GLASS The Kings Regiment 'B'Troop 4 Commando
Posted by Guy Hudson on Mon 14 Dec 2020 08:53:49 EST
His rank then was Troop Sergeant Major.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 11:02:40 EDT
The detonator and fuse on No: 36 HE Grenade was shaped like a Capital “J” when you pulled the Grenade FROM the pin you lobbed the Grenade (high) the spring loaded handle shot off with a very distinctive “ping” the plunger shot down onto the low end of the “J” striking the det cap then the fuse burnt for 4 seconds before “going off”. Immediate killing area 25 yards but the base cap could be dangerous out to 100 yards. The Grenade Case was indented so it broke into shrapnel pieces about half an inch square. The Grenade held one pound of HE and looked like a metal Pineapple.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 02 Oct 2020 10:59:21 EDT
Lord Lovat wears the distinctive Loval Scouts Beret and badge.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 01 Oct 2020 07:16:35 EDT
The man in the Inspection Party wearing a Green Beret is the Unit RSM.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 01 Oct 2020 07:12:59 EDT
Four of the Troopers seen in this photo have large First Field Dressing attached within easy reach, these are wrapped and sterile bandages meant to be used with large wounds so they may have been in recent action where these would be life-savers.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 28 Sep 2020 09:30:58 EDT
