Front far left is my grandfather Alexander Davidson (Eck)
Posted by Macdonald on Sat 27 Jan 2024 16:18:44 GMT
photo Ken Young
Kate think my dad Alan "Mitch" Mitchell serve with you dad got photo of whet looks like reunion "Ken"
Posted by kenneth mitchell on Wed 03 Jan 2024 22:22:27 GMT
Tanygrisiau Terrace, Cricceith.
The photograph appears to be taken in what is now the car of the Meddyg Care Home.
Posted by Guy Hudson on Tue 04 Jan 2022 16:49:44 GMT
Arthur Morgan
Identified by his grandson, Al Serjeant, front row, 2nd left, Arthur Morgan.
Posted by Nick Collins on Mon 06 Sep 2021 23:20:41 BST
Photo update
Pte Jock Davidson is second row, third from the right, identified by his son John
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 25 Jul 2021 18:56:16 BST
Photo update
Whay Campion identified by his son Andy.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Nov 2020 11:59:19 GMT
This is a Support Troop evidenced by the 3 inch Mortars and .303 inch Vickers Medium Machine Guns (MMGs) set up in front. The tripod mounted equipment stood front centre looks like a range finder judging by the lenses at each end of the tubular fitting.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 18:40:34 BST
The Troopers are grouped around a 20mm Oerlikon Cannon used by crew for defence.The two half moon fittings to the right would fit around the Gunners’ shoulders when firing.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 19:31:23 BST
These Troopers are carrying the folding bicycles issued to Commando and Airborne Forces and which had been specially developed for that purpose.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Mon 14 Sep 2020 11:15:45 BST
This Commando is meeting a Yank judging by the Rifle he is carrying which is a M1 Garand.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Thu 10 Sep 2020 23:08:25 BST
Trooper Hill has awarded himself some German medals taken as War Booty souvenirs! It is a Luftwaffe Eagle evidenced by the swooping wings. The other might be a high honour Bravery Medal,
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:38:12 BST
The ‘pig-sticker’ Bayonet is clearly shown in the photo replacing the 18” Bayonet standard issue previously for the .303 inch SMLE Rifle.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:30:10 BST
He has also been doing a spot of huntin’ on the side and has a brace of Pheasants over his shoulder heading for the cooking pot, hope he was ‘In Season!’
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:22:12 BST
He is also wearing short puttees and not the more usual webbing anklets these were still in use in the Royal Marines into quite late on when the US Style High Boot was first issued.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:18:11 BST
The nice thing in this photo is that they have given this guy a blanket, a wet, and some scran the same as they are having. Nice touch!
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Fri 04 Sep 2020 14:07:20 BST
My father, Ernest Arthur Lawes, is fourth from left, front row (the crease from the photograph on his mouth).
Posted by Stuart Lawes on Sun 12 Jul 2020 12:05:41 BST
L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Borders Regt
This commando has been identified by Sgt George McPherson, MM, No.9 Cdo, as being 3606787 L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Border Regt & No.9 Cdo.
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 08 Jan 2020 12:00:06 GMT
Photo updated
Eddie Smith and John Gowans Port (known as Jock)identified
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 08 Dec 2019 18:48:26 GMT
Centre row 5th from left Charlie Steadman
Posted by Ian Steadman on Fri 15 Nov 2019 21:52:56 GMT
Photo updated
Originally annotated with one of the names as Jock Port. Now confirmed as John Gowans Port.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 22 Sep 2019 15:51:36 BST
Photo update
Photo annotated as Jock Port. Confirmed by his son as John Gowans Port.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 22 Sep 2019 15:28:03 BST
Rank query
The picture clearly shows him with a Lance Corporal stripe. This is likely to have been a temporary rank. CWGC entry shows War Substantive rank of Private.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 26 Nov 2018 21:01:15 GMT
My father John (Jack) Williamson is on the front row
Posted by zoe smith on Thu 15 Nov 2018 11:26:43 GMT
My father John (Jack) Williamson is in the middle on the front row
Posted by zoe smith on Thu 15 Nov 2018 11:22:20 GMT
Back row leaning against the wall is my father Hector Hunter
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Posted by Alan Hunter on Wed 01 Aug 2018 11:56:57 BST
