Stan Scott, Ivan Fennessey, Sgt Cassidy,Tucker Jennings and Johnny Johnson
Date: 20/01/2010
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Owner: Pete Rogers (Admin)
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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
John Waltham Nichol
My dad John Waltham Nichol is 4th from the right, back row
Posted by Grist on Sun 07 Jan 2018 18:09:45 EST
My Dad is directly beneath the Gap between Marine Commando
Posted by Steve Worsley on Sun 27 Mar 2016 14:58:42 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