https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/ Nos 1 & 8 Troops - French
No 2 Troop - Dutch
No 3 Troop - Refugees from Axis countries (also known as "X Troop" many of Jewish Faith)
No 4 Troop - Belgian
No 5 Troop - Norwegian
No 6 Troop - Polish
No 7 Troop - Yugoslavian

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[Photo courtesy of Ron's son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.

14241633 Lance Bombardier George Edward Jones, No.3 Commando, was wounded in action 14 July 1943 at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Also served in No.10 Inter Allied Commando.
George Edward Jones was a Police Cadet before becoming a Kingston upon Hull Constable in 1938. He volunteered for the Commandos and on 23 July 1942 was posted to the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. He served in the Commandos until 18 October 1945. In 1948 he moved to Eastbourne and joined the Eastbourne Constabulary where he remained for 20 years retiring as a Sergeant in 1968. Married to Winifred. Member of the Commando Association.
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[Photo courtesy of grandson, Ander Broadman].

Extract from Commando Association newsletter 10 issued March 1950.
"L/Sgt (now CQMS) G. M. Broadman (10 Cdo) now with the 1st Bn. West Yorkshire Regt. in Austria, will be pleased to welcome members at his flat in Spittal, Carinthia. During recent years he has been making a name for himself in Army sporting circles, having to his credit the B.T.A. and British Army Ski championships, and in 1948 received the title of the "Army's best all rounder". On one occasion he received his prize from Association Vice-President, Brigadier T. B. L. Churchill, C.B.E., M.C. (ex 2 Cdo Bde)."

Extract from Commando Association newsletter 13 issued Sept 1951.
"C/Sgt. G. M. Broadman.(10 Cdo) is still having great success in the Services Winter Sports and last year carried off the Inter Services Championship at St. Moritz".
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[Photo courtesy of his son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Hull City Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Parent Regiment: Royal Artillery. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Ron re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Old Comrades Association of the Special Service Brigade later re-titled Commando Association.

Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone
b. 06.09.1917
d. 11.05.1985.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Hull City Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Parent Regiment: Royal Artillery. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Ron re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.

Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone
b. 06.09.1917
d. 11.05.1985.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Hull City Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Parent Regiment: Royal Artillery. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Ron re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.

Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone
b. 06.09.1917
d. 11.05.1985.
In album Bdr. Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone, No.10 (IA) Commando HQ]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:30:09 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Featherstone/C_R_Ron_Featherstone_10_cdo.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Featherstone/C_R_Ron_Featherstone_10_cdo.png.html
[Photo courtesy of his son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Hull City Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Parent Regiment: Royal Artillery. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Ron re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.

Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone
b. 06.09.1917
d. 11.05.1985.
In album Bdr. Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone, No.10 (IA) Commando HQ]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:28:43 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Featherstone/Ron_Featherstone_10_cdo.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Featherstone/Ron_Featherstone_10_cdo.png.html
[Photo courtesy of his son Roland Featherstone].

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Hull City Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Parent Regiment: Royal Artillery. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Ron re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.

Charles Roland 'Ron' Featherstone
b. 06.09.1917
d. 11.05.1985.
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[Photo courtesy of George Edward Jones daughter Sue Storey].

14241633 Lance Bombardier George Edward Jones, No.3 Commando, was wounded in action 14 July 1943 at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Also served in No.10 Inter Allied Commando.
George Edward Jones was a Police Cadet before becoming a Kingston upon Hull Constable in 1938. He volunteered for the Commandos and on 23 July 1942 was posted to the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. He served in the Commandos until 18 October 1945. In 1948 he moved to Eastbourne and joined the Eastbourne Constabulary where he remained for 20 years retiring as a Sergeant in 1968. Married to Winifred. Member of the Commando Association.

14241625 Bombardier Charles Roland Featherstone, known as Ron, served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector. Charles re-joined the Police after the war and by 1967 was a Police Inspector in the Hull City Police. Member of the Commando Association.
In album No.10 (IA) Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:21:02 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Belgian/Belgian+Commandos+IWM+_NA11812_.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/10IA/Belgian/Belgian+Commandos+IWM+_NA11812_.jpg.html
Original wartime caption: Commando P. Beauprez of Ostend reading "Illustrated". Image re-produced under the terms of the IWM non-commercial licence.

Pierre Beauprez served in the ranks of 4 (Belgian] Troop of No.10 (IA) Commando in WWII. On 18 March 1951 the then Lieutenant Beauprez was the first serviceman of the Belgian Forces to die in Korea. Lieutenant Beauprez was killed when a mine exploded as he was conducting a Patrol on the North bank of the River Han during the Korean War.
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[Photo courtesy of David Dunn via David Carson].

Service number: 6387046
Pioneer Corps and Queens Own Royal West Kent.
No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 Troop ('X' Troop).
Post war 15th (Scottish) Parachute Bn.(TA).
Read his life story in the main Archive here: https://www.commandoveterans.org/David_Dunn_10Cdo_3tp
In album 3 Troop ('X' Troop), No.10 (IA) Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:38:16 +0000