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 17:12:48 EDT
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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 11:39:55 EDT
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 17:15:02 EDT
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Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 15 Apr 2015 12:41:22 EDT
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Sgt Harry Hewitt identified. see below.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 20 Dec 2014 18:08:18 EST
3rd Row 6 is Sgt Harry Hewitt
Posted by Jeff on Sat 20 Dec 2014 09:59:42 EST
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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 15:26:39 EST
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Comments re Charles Grills added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 03 Nov 2014 06:06:28 EST
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Details re Charles Grills updated from comments below
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Oct 2014 14:44:24 EDT
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 16:39:03 EDT