St Nazaire 2nd August 1947
Commander Ryder RN and Col. Newman No. 2 Commando. Both were awarded the Victoria Cross after the raid on st Nazaire. Here they are receiving the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honour from the French Premier at the first memorial service after the raid. Photo found in a booklet my father had been presented with in 1948. Associated Press (K.O'Marah)permit CVA display of this image.
[From the collection of L/Sgt Joe Rogers MM]
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