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
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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
Steve
I was interested to know more about 46 Commando and just browsing through the photographs when I came across this picture - this is my Dad, Marine Frank Stephenson, he would have been surprised to see himself here!
Posted by Patricia Staveley on Sun 01 Jun 2014 14:59:49 EDT
Photo updated
CSgt Frederick Horsington identified by his son as seated 4th from the left.Photo taken at De Panne Belgium.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 01 Apr 2014 12:42:32 EDT
Photo updated
CSgt Horsington identified by his son who adds that the photo was taken at De Panne Belgium
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 01 Apr 2014 12:40:07 EDT