Photo courtesy of his great niece Sarah Garlick-Lumb.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 05 Nov 2019 19:15:38 EST
Photo update
Member of the original Commando Association. Listed in the obituaries of Commando Association newsletter 88 issued March 1989.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 23 Aug 2019 18:34:54 EDT
Additional Info
44 Cdo crest on Stable Hill, built by RSM John Spencer in 1946. In 1970 40 Commando were considering refurbishing it as very little remained. However the advice was not to do so. [Source: Globe and Laurel October 1970.]
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 20 Aug 2019 11:49:05 EDT
Photo updated
Originally created by 44RM Commando in 1946. Later refurbished by 42 Commando but then built on after that. [Source: Letter of response from the RM Museum dated 11 Mar. 1998.]
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 19 Aug 2019 09:49:20 EDT
Comment posted on Jimmy Chalmers
Liam....I would advise you to [register on the forum]. and post your message there where you are likely to get a better response.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 02 Aug 2019 19:29:18 EDT
James 'Jimmy' Chalmers
Looking for any info on James 'jimmy' Chalmers.
Its the wife's grandad who unfortunately passed in 2010. Any information is hugely appreciated
Posted by Liam Hudson on Thu 01 Aug 2019 18:52:10 EDT
Hi Peter,
Agree as per the caption we think it is E Troop rather than F. We have an original photo (no date or anything else on the front) but from the album is
“E Troop 45 RMC 14-1-46 Linfold Camp Nr Horsham” They then embarked for the Far East on 31st January. My wife’s father was Cpl John Joseph O’Sullivan (though rank seemed to go down and up at times) - known to us as “Jack” but not sure what he was known as in the Marines. He joined the Marines in early 1943 (9th Battalion), then into 46 RMC when it was formed and served with them until injured on 2nd July 1944. Rejoined the unit when it was pulled back to England - and then went back to Europe in early 1945. We have recently obtained a copy of his service record, so can match dates for 46/45 RMC.
Hope this helps
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Fri 26 Jul 2019 19:12:17 EDT
Date query
Thank you Derek. It is actually 'E' troop the bottom line of the E being obscured. The photo came to us with the date thereon. Looking at the photo they are wearing ties. The introduction of collar and tie with battle dress for RM OR's did start at the end of 1944[RMRO 1673 and 1788,and RMRO 245 of 1945.] May is suggest you register and post a message with your query on our Forum and include the details of the RM Commando you identify.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 26 Jul 2019 18:11:54 EDT
45 RMC
How sure are you about the date. Wife’s father is 2nd row up just above the F leaning to the left. But he did not join 45 RMC until 46 RMC was disbanded in early 46.
Posted by Derek Mervyn Walford on Fri 26 Jul 2019 09:03:41 EDT
Photo updated
Names added form comment below (x ref. CA newsletters).
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 14 Jul 2019 18:43:23 EDT
HRM Beddall
HRM Beddall with a Studebaker Weasel
Posted by Richard Muir Beddall on Sat 13 Jul 2019 11:31:35 EDT
Possible name
Front 2nd man from the left possibly Lance Corporal Frederick Tickle M.M., R.A.M.C. attached to 'X' Troop
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 07 Jul 2019 15:56:27 EDT
Photo updated
Thank you Ian your Father's name has been added to each photo you commented on. Please use the facility of our Forum if you wish to add further information about your Father, or use the Contact Form on the Homepage.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Jun 2019 16:07:57 EDT
Photo updated
Full name added to previously unidentified Commando.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 30 Jun 2019 16:06:14 EDT
