Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 03 Nov 2014 06:06:28 EST
Photo updated
Charles Bint adds, "In addition to my father this photo also includes my Uncle Mick Myers, he's on the far right of the the back row. He survived the war too but died quite young during the late 60's/early 70's"
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 24 Oct 2014 05:14:05 EDT
Photo updated
Details re Charles Grills updated from comments below
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Thu 16 Oct 2014 14:44:24 EDT
Extra to above comment
My dad lost his eye whilst training up in Scotland. I notice he has both eyes in this picture and it is only the second I have of him with both eyes. Because of this accident, dad was not allowed to go on the D-Day landings but continued to serve as a driver mechanic. I have a letter from Lt Col C R Hardy dated 21 Dec 1943 in which he sympathises with my dad for his "bad luck" and he wrote an excellent reference for him. Suzanne Nicholas
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 16:39:03 EDT
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles ...
I was browsing the internet doing some research and came across this picture above. My dad, Charles Grills, is in the picture 3rd row from the back next to the end. How I wish I could have shown him this picture!! Sadly, dad passed away last year aged 91. I have a poem which was published in the December 2012 edition of the Royal Marines Association magazine and I notice so many of the names listed under the photo. These all feature in the poem:
Ron Grant, Jim Chalmers, Macdonald, Ginger, Fagan, Joe Scouse Banks, my dad 'Grills the Reformer', Frank Bamford, Jack Kenna, Roxie Hart, Morris, Bill Burt, Joe Barton, Franks, Bill Lendon. The poem is entitled "The Men of Our Room" and I do not know who wrote it, but whoever it was, came from the north. Dad kept this poem all over the years in his wallet. If anyone would like a copy of the poem, please just ask and I will send it to you. I also have some photographs including an excellent one of G Davidson and his wife. Suzanne Nicholas Daughter of Charles Grills
Posted by Suzanne Nicholas on Mon 29 Sep 2014 16:31:35 EDT
Jimmy was my fathers best mate in S Troop 46 RMC and fought alonside him at Rots/Le Hamel.
Dad was Sgt Harry Hewitt and throughout his life never forgot Jimmy.
He always said that had Jimmy not been the first to get to the hole in the wall then it would have been him that took the machine gun fire.
Jimmy saved my fathers life at the cost of his own.
Dad passed away in 2003 and I dearly hope they are reunited together forever.
Jimmy, thank you for saving my dad's life.
You were such a brave young man and we will never forget you. RIP xx
If any family of Jimmy want to contact me please feel email [email protected]
Posted by Jeff on Mon 25 Aug 2014 13:06:04 EDT
Names
Does anyone have the names of those on the photograph?
Posted by John Martin on Mon 25 Aug 2014 12:36:51 EDT
Photo updated
Alfred William Bint 48RM Cdo identified by his granddaughter
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 30 Jun 2014 18:13:51 EDT
Grandad Jack
Thank you posting this and the other photos of Jack. It's been great to see new photos of my Grandad, I was so surprised to find them
Posted by Steve Timmis on Fri 06 Jun 2014 14:13:25 EDT
Photo updated
Capt. P.K.W Johnson added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Fri 06 Jun 2014 05:38:49 EDT
Unknown No. 7
This is my father Capt. P.K.W Johnson RM, author of "The Story of 46 COMMANDO Royal Marines".
Posted by Sarah Side on Thu 05 Jun 2014 11:15:14 EDT
Photo updated
Frank Stephenson added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 02 Jun 2014 16:15:32 EDT
Photo updated
Details of Frank Stephenson added. Patricia contact me via the Contact Us section if you have more photos or info.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 02 Jun 2014 16:10:56 EDT
Steve
The 'Steve' in the picture is my Dad - Frank Stephenson he would have been surprised to see himself on a web site.
Posted by Patricia Staveley on Sun 01 Jun 2014 15:02:57 EDT
