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[Photo courtesy of his grandson Scott McArthur].

George Ellis Vale served in the Commandos from August 1943 to November 1945. He joined the Royal Marines at Deal on 16 August 1939 and after initial training was posted to the RM Brigade. His commando service commenced on 1 August 1943. Lance Corporal Vale was seriously wounded with multiple gun shot wounds on 12 January 1945 in Burma, this date being that of 3 Commando Brigades' assault on Myebon. 42RM Commando had some casualties in the Landing Craft and on the beach.
George (CH/X3182) and his brother Wilfred (CH/X3183) joined the Royal Marines together. Wilfred served in the East Indies with the British Pacific Fleet rather than the Commandos.
Timeline
16.08.1939 - enlisted for long service (12 years) Depot, RM Deal.
20.02.1940 - posted Chatham Division.
08.05.1940 - posted RM Brigade
01.08.1943 - posted RM Commandos.
11.09.1943 - attended No.1 Snipers Refresher Course, RM Small Arms School, Gosport.
27.03.1944 - appointed Temporary Lance Corporal, RM Commandos.
12.01.1945 - seriously wounded in action.
01.02.1945 - appointed Temporary Corporal.
09.11.1945 - posted Chatham Division.
15.12.1945 - Chatham Division, end of war leave (28 days).
16.10.1946 - medically discharged due to war injuries.

George Ellis Vale
b. 14.03.1920 Swansea
d. 01.11.1997 Paisley.
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[Photo courtesy of his grandson Scott McArthur].

George Ellis Vale served in the Commandos from August 1943 to November 1945. He joined the Royal Marines at Deal on 16 August 1939 and after initial training was posted to the RM Brigade. His commando service commenced on 1 August 1943. Lance Corporal Vale was seriously wounded with multiple gun shot wounds on 12 January 1945 in Burma, this date being that of 3 Commando Brigades' assault on Myebon. 42RM Commando had some casualties in the Landing Craft and on the beach.
George (CH/X3182) and his brother Wilfred (CH/X3183) joined the Royal Marines together. Wilfred served in the East Indies with the British Pacific Fleet rather than the Commandos.
Timeline
16.08.1939 - enlisted for long service (12 years) Depot, RM Deal.
20.02.1940 - posted Chatham Division.
08.05.1940 - posted RM Brigade
01.08.1943 - posted RM Commandos.
11.09.1943 - attended No.1 Snipers Refresher Course, RM Small Arms School, Gosport.
27.03.1944 - appointed Temporary Lance Corporal, RM Commandos.
12.01.1945 - seriously wounded in action.
01.02.1945 - appointed Temporary Corporal.
09.11.1945 - posted Chatham Division.
15.12.1945 - Chatham Division, end of war leave (28 days).
16.10.1946 - medically discharged due to war injuries.

George Ellis Vale
b. 14.03.1920 Swansea
d. 01.11.1997 Paisley.
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Served with 42RM Commando in the Battle for Hill 170 at Kangaw, Burma. His brother Marine Percy Jeal, 43RM Commando, died in an enemy air attack on Vis island, Dalmatia, 28 March 1944. Photo provided by Ernest's granddaughter Sarah Jeal.

Ernest Walter Jeal
b. 18.07.1925
d. 1983.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Jan Newman.].

PO/X111927. Served in 'A' troop in the Far East.

Frederick Harry Brothers
b. 05.04.1923
d. 03.10.2006.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Jan Newman].

PO/X111927. Served in 'A' troop in the Far East.

Frederick Harry Brothers
b. 05.04.1923
d. 03.10.2006.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Angie Dinnell-Heywood].

Known as Scouse. Number: PLY/X108516. Enlisted Royal Marines 7 July 1942. Served in 42RM Commando from 26 October 1943. Released Class 'A' on 17 July 1946. Re-joined 6 April 1948 serving until 20 November 1952.

Thomas Dinnell
b. 05.02.1922
d. 10.06.1983 Liverpool.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Angie Dinnell-Heywood].

Known as Scouse. Number: PLY/X108516. Enlisted Royal Marines 7 July 1942. Served in 42RM Commando from 26 October 1943. Released Class 'A' on 17 July 1946. Re-joined 6 April 1948 serving until 20 November 1952.

Thomas Dinnell
b. 05.02.1922
d. 10.06.1983 Liverpool.
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[Photo courtesy of his grandson Lee Bryer].

Leonard Bryer was a footman residing next door to the Police Station at Fakenham where his father served as a Police Inspector. After enlisting with the Royal Marines, Marine Bryer later joined 42RM Commando and was posted to the Far East for active service in Burma. His Grandson Lee Bryer adds "I understand that he was injured while in Burma, shot I believe, and that he spent time in India".

Sources
Name on captured Japanese flag after the Battle of Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma.
[Image] Lee Bryer, grandson.

Leonard George Bryer
b. 25.03.1923
d. 13.02.2002.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Tim Long].

Final rank Colour Sergeant
Unit/Base: 42RM Commando
Number: EX/960

Edward Frederick Long
b. 09.10.1918 Luton.
d. 06.05.2015 Cambridge.
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[Photo courtesy of his niece Glenda Stephenson].
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