Ron Lane presenting his framed Commando Honours Battle Flag to the West Highland Museum
Date: 09/11/2013
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Owner: Pete Rogers (Admin)
No 2 Commando 1 troop led by Captain David Peters - Spilje Albania
Photo courtesy of Des Rochford No.2 Cdo via Paul Bell. Des adds " 1 troop No.2 Cdo making their way to the top of one of the 2000ft ridges. Captain Peters in beret leading them. He always dressed like an officer and attracted enemy snipers. He was wounded 3 times".
Posted by Pete R. who adds " Captain David Peters was awarded the Military Cross, and later a bar to his Military Cross whilst acting as T/Major in No.2 Commando. there are photos of him in our gallery"
The Military Cross:
Captain (temporary) David Robert Peters (124427),
Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps and No.2 Commando.
LG Supplement 15Mar45
Bar to the Military Cross.
Major (temporary) David Robert PETERS, M.C.
(124427), Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps (attd. Commando Group) LG Supplement 23Aug45
