Sgt. Major Thomas Sawkins training US Rangers 7th Feb '43
Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry.
The caption reads:
"Sgt. Major Thomas Sawkins of a Commando Depot gives special instructions on the use of a Tommy Gun to the U.S. Rangers in the foreground.
(L-R): Cpl. Chas. Shaw of Philadelphia, Pa., and Pvt. James Yingling of Johnstown, Pa., and Pvt. Anton Karpowich of Perth Amboy, N.J."
Date: 7 February 1943.
Ref. III-SC 180094, Photo Credit The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Courtesy of Dave Kerr. Posted by Pete R. who adds "Thomas Sawkins was originally with No.2 Commando prior to the CBTC. Post war he was a member of the original Commando Association"
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CSM (later Lt.) Thomas James Sawkins (2 Cdo) of Ramsey, Huntingdon died in 1994. CA newsletter 99 obituaries.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 09 Dec 2013 12:19:38 EST