Hi Graham
My father was on this raid and I'm pretty sure he is the commando in the middle at the back possibly making a V sign. I have no pictures of him, in uniform other than http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/1/panorama/Numbered+No1+Panorama_.jpg.html. He is number 19 at the back again. Could I possibly have a professional copy of your photo or a more detailed scan if that is possible. I don’t care how much it would cost and would be very happy to pay.
I have a letter from Malcolm Parr, who should be in the picture too, who was probably a corporal at the time although later made sergeant. He talks about being fired on and grenading the German post as well as the fact that two were killed. I hope to hear from you.
Best Regards
Richard Allum
Posted by Richard Allum on Fri 21 Aug 2020 10:26:54 EDT
Leslie ‘Red’ Wright
I believe my Grandfather was on this raid. Would be good to discuss thing and maybe see a high res copy of this picture.
Posted by James Wright on Wed 27 May 2020 01:17:32 EDT
Definitely No 12 Commando 2nd left back is Alf Perry (not Ferry) far right back is Bob Mewett (my father)
Posted by John Mewett on Thu 05 Dec 2019 14:19:14 EST
Ref previous comments
Site Admin have now put Graham in touch with Carol via email.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 27 Apr 2019 18:44:51 EDT
Hello Carol. I've responded on the other photo. I would really like to contact you to discuss this information which is really helpful to my research. Graham
Posted by Graham Robinson on Thu 25 Apr 2019 05:13:27 EDT
Jimmy Flint
Hello Carol. I haven't looked at this website for a year unfortuneately but have just seen your post which I'm really excited about. I have for some time been trying to identify all the men in the photo and also to identify beyond doubt those men involved in Operation Basalt. I have alot of information you may want and am happy to share it with you.
Posted by Graham Robinson on Thu 25 Apr 2019 05:08:56 EDT
Operation Basalt
Hi Graham, Jim or Jimmy Flint is the chap at the front squatting down. Stokesy as we came to know him was a great mate of my father in laws during their time in the services..
Posted by Carol Flint on Wed 16 May 2018 22:25:35 EDT
E Troop No 12 Commando
Hi Graham, My father in law is Jim or Jimmy Flint. His sons John & Ken are certain that the chap 1st in the front row on the left hand side is their Dad. Someone has their arm around his neck. Jim was also part of Operation Basalt (Sark). He didn't talk much about his life in the military, mainly spoke about the friendships and funny things that occurred. Unfortunately Jim passed away in 2000 aged 84. I am researching Jims Defence career.
Posted by Carol Flint on Wed 16 May 2018 22:21:03 EDT
Photo update
I recognise my father Arthur Baseley in this photo. He is in the back row. 5th man in from right to left. I am not 100% sure but I believe the man to his right is Jack Cox. This must have been taken before they went to Achnaccary
Posted by Anne George on Mon 20 Feb 2017 13:22:14 EST
The road the commandos have been photographed in is East Cliff in Dover, and adjacent to the First and Last pub. At the end of the road is the entrance to Dover Eastern Docks.
Posted by Phil Eyden on Tue 04 Oct 2016 11:32:29 EDT
JIMMY DONNELLY
My father, Jimmy Donnelly. Extreme Left back row.
Posted by KATE DONNELLY on Thu 13 Aug 2015 15:26:05 EDT
John McCORMACK (known as Count John) 9 and 12 Commando
