This picture shows the "Domäne Stolzenau" at the east bank of the river Weser, Germany. This was a fairly large farm complex just across the river. Commando troops crossed the river here 6 April 1945 to support 8th battalion Rifle Brigade troops who were pinned down at this small bridgehead.
Posted by Tjerk Gaastra on Thu 18 May 2017 22:12:48 BST
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See previous comments. Peter if you have a good photo of your father on his own, or any of his time in 46RM Commando, feel free to post them.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 28 Oct 2015 15:39:55 GMT
Jim Anderson
The marine on the left is my father Jim Anderson, he was from Upholland in Lancashire and joined as soon as he could, his biggest adventure and didn't want to miss it.
He was called swede because of his blonde hair and it got changed to Steve.
He passed in 2000, as with most veterans he didn't discuss the war with his family. It was only later in life he wanted to attend reunions but illness forbade this.
Posted by Peter on Tue 27 Oct 2015 21:15:02 GMT
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Additional details added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 15 Apr 2015 17:41:22 BST
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Sgt Harry Hewitt identified. see below.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 20 Dec 2014 23:08:18 GMT
3rd Row 6 is Sgt Harry Hewitt
Posted by Jeff on Sat 20 Dec 2014 14:59:42 GMT
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Location ident with another photo which gave date and location (even with the same little girl as in this one)
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 20:26:39 GMT
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Comments re Charles Grills added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 03 Nov 2014 11:06:28 GMT
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Details re Charles Grills updated from comments below
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Oct 2014 19:44:24 BST
Extra to above comment
My dad lost his eye whilst training up in Scotland. I notice he has both eyes in this picture and it is only the second I have of him with both eyes. Because of this accident, dad was not allowed to go on the D-Day landings but continued to serve as a driver mechanic. I have a letter from Lt Col C R Hardy dated 21 Dec 1943 in which he sympathises with my dad for his "bad luck" and he wrote an excellent reference for him. Suzanne Nicholas
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:39:03 BST
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles ...
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles Grills
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 21:31:35 BST
Jimmy was my fathers best mate in S Troop 46 RMC and fought alonside him at Rots/Le Hamel.
Dad was Sgt Harry Hewitt and throughout his life never forgot Jimmy.
He always said that had Jimmy not been the first to get to the hole in the wall then it would have been him that took the machine gun fire.
Jimmy saved my fathers life at the cost of his own.
Dad passed away in 2003 and I dearly hope they are reunited together forever.
Jimmy, thank you for saving my dad's life.
You were such a brave young man and we will never forget you. RIP xx
If any family of Jimmy want to contact me please feel email [email protected]
Posted by Jeff on Mon 25 Aug 2014 18:06:04 BST
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Capt. P.K.W Johnson added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 06 Jun 2014 10:38:49 BST
Unknown No. 7
This is my father Capt. P.K.W Johnson RM, author of "The Story of 46 COMMANDO Royal Marines".
Posted by Sarah Side on Thu 05 Jun 2014 16:15:14 BST
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Frank Stephenson added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 02 Jun 2014 21:15:32 BST
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Details of Frank Stephenson added. Patricia contact me via the Contact Us section if you have more photos or info.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 02 Jun 2014 21:10:56 BST
Steve
The 'Steve' in the picture is my Dad - Frank Stephenson he would have been surprised to see himself on a web site.
Posted by Patricia Staveley on Sun 01 Jun 2014 20:02:57 BST
Steve
I was interested to know more about 46 Commando and just browsing through the photographs when I came across this picture - this is my Dad, Marine Frank Stephenson, he would have been surprised to see himself here!
Posted by Patricia Staveley on Sun 01 Jun 2014 19:59:49 BST
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CSgt Frederick Horsington identified by his son as seated 4th from the left.Photo taken at De Panne Belgium.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 01 Apr 2014 17:42:32 BST
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CSgt Horsington identified by his son who adds that the photo was taken at De Panne Belgium
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 01 Apr 2014 17:40:07 BST
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names and CWGC details added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 22 May 2013 11:49:28 BST
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Names added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 22 May 2013 10:58:43 BST
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From Keith Taylor:" G. Davidson is the father of John Davidson.He confirms that it is his father who was killed at Rots. His father like mine was in S troop and started the battle on Rots by attacking Le Hamel."
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 20 Mar 2013 13:32:00 GMT
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Thanks Stephane. Details amended.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 06 Mar 2013 19:46:35 GMT
James PIZEY has been killed in BEUZEVILLE ( eure ) advance to the River SEINE, and not ROTS. The battle in ROTS was the 11th of June 1944.
Posted by stephane on Tue 05 Mar 2013 08:59:13 GMT
