Posted by stephane on Fri 11 May 2012 20:00:28 BST
Terrance Kealy (Keeley) No 4 Cdo.
Hello
I am told that Terrance Kealy (often referred to as Rifleman Keeley)was in No 4 Cdo. in WW2. He joined from the KRRC (King's Royal Rifle Corps). Is this true ? I would like to know, as I am a relative.
After the war, he was a Policeman for 29 or so years.
Could anybody tell me whether Terrance is in this photograph. he died age 89 in February 2012 in Thetford.
I would be interested for any information on his involvement in No.4 Cdo.
Posted by Christopher Kealy on Fri 11 May 2012 18:44:41 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
I. 'Charlie' Palmer - No. 31
Charlie informs me that No.23 is Pte. 'Jock' Fraser and No.30 is Pte. Bob Presho of the Royal Artillery.
Posted by Newell Fisher on Sun 15 Apr 2012 20:04:05 BST
SGT Mercer is my Great Grandfather and my Father always tells me amazing stories about him. I was curious and decided to come onto this website to try and find some pictures of him as unfortunately we do not have any. I am so happy that I have finally found one and I am so thankful to the person who uploaded this. Please, if anybody knows of any other pictures of him anywhere could they comment back to me to let me know. Charisse.
Posted by Charisse Gennings on Sat 07 Apr 2012 00:55:51 BST
Possible id of the Commando on the left
Will Durrant believes that the Commando on the left may possibly be Jock Dale. A picture of Jock can be found here:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Jock+dale+4+cdo+from+will+durrant.jpg.html
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 15 Mar 2012 22:14:57 GMT
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This IWM photo replaces the uncredited one we previously had
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 11 Mar 2012 23:33:52 GMT
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This IWM photo replaces the uncredited one we previously had
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 11 Mar 2012 23:09:00 GMT
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This IWM photo replaces the uncredited one we previously had
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 11 Mar 2012 23:04:12 GMT
Tony joined the Commandos in 1943 from the Cameron Highlanders. He fought with No 4 in Walcheren and was involved in the liberation of Brussels. He broke his ankle whilst training for D-Day and could not therefore take part. He was always immensely proud to be a Commando. GM
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sat 04 Feb 2012 12:06:58 GMT
David Haig -Thomas
Thanks for putting David Haig-Thomas's photo up. I am one of his twin grandsons, Alex Haig-Thomas. If anyone knows anything about his last day, the ambush or indeed any information about him, anecdotes, funny stories, something memorable about him or trivia, I would be incredibly keen to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Alex HT
Posted by Alex Haig-Thomas on Thu 27 Oct 2011 15:41:33 BST
David Haig-Thomas
Peter,
I am David Haig-Thomas's grandson. I have not heard much about my grandfather's last day, the ambush etc. Do you know any more about it, perhaps though your dad, perhaps other sources?
Alex HT
Posted by Alex Haig-Thomas on Thu 27 Oct 2011 15:34:22 BST
Members of The Glosters who served in 'G' tp (later designated 'B' tp) No.4 Cdo.
Aidan, I am currently writing a book for the relatives of Bill Adlam, who is in the picture. I would be grateful to correspond with you and exchange information both on the Glosters and on Four Commando.I have researched and drafted chapters on 5 Glosters 1939 - 40, including Bruyelles, Ledringhem and Dunkirk and on Four Commando on Lofoten, Operation Puma and Operation Cauldron.I have a complete list of all personell who took part in Operation Cauldron on the Varangeville Battery and can confirm that Fred Brooking was there.
Please advise if you would like to swap information. Regards...Jeff Steel
Posted by Jeff Steel on Thu 15 Sep 2011 16:09:22 BST
Posted by stephane on Wed 07 Sep 2011 14:40:45 BST
Hello,
This is E Troop. with : Alan COOTE, John SKERRY, Harvey O'HARA etc...
Posted by stephane on Sat 03 Sep 2011 13:23:27 BST
E Tp No 4 Cdo leaving transit camp at Southampton Common. End of May 1944 on their way down to the docks.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sun 28 Aug 2011 20:21:13 BST
Lt Col Dawson on 'Maid of Orleans' briefing D & E Tps No 4 Cdo before D-Day.
Posted by Geoff Murray on Sun 28 Aug 2011 19:42:48 BST
Identification
The guy behind Bill is my dad, Sammy Ryder. I have this picture an Dad always told me that the third guy, lying down, had been sent out to bring Bill and Dad (his spotter) back to the unit.
Dad dropped with David Haig Thomas who was the liaison officer with the 1st Canadian. David Haig Thomas was killed in an ambush shortly after the drop. Dad rejoined 4 commando approx. 3 days later. I'd appreciate any more information about his service.
Pete Ryder
Posted by Peter Ryder on Sat 13 Aug 2011 21:20:11 BST
William (Billy) Blundell is No 43
My brother and I went up to Benbecula last year to visit the place our Dad called "the most God forsaken hole in the world." We arrived when the sun was going down and it felt like we'd gone back in time, it is a really magical place although I'd imagine when they were training it must have been pretty harsh.
On the way up we stopped off for a night in the Speen Bridge Hotel and discovered this photo on the wall of the dining room.
I took some pictures and stitched them together in Photoshop, it now sits proudly on mine, my brother's and sister's walls. We are all certain that our Dad, William (Billy) Blundell, is number 43.
Although there are no names it fits with all the info that my Dad told us and is corroborated with the info I've found on this site.
Posted by Steven Blundell on Sun 01 May 2011 17:45:52 BST
The gentleman on the right of the picture in the grey suit, holding the top of the flag is my grandfather, Jimmy 'Jock' Muirhead.
Posted by Derek Muirhead on Fri 21 Jan 2011 22:33:41 GMT
TED BREWER 4 Cdo E Troop
Posted by stephane on Fri 17 Sep 2010 09:08:50 BST
