Jack Payne and Toc Wright

Roy 'Jack' Payne on the left was in 1 troop No.2 Commando. The man on the right is Anthony 'Toc' Wright who was a Signaller attached to No.2 Commando Brigade Signals.

Photo from the collection of Len Justice, No.2 Cdo and provided courtesy of Len's son David Justice. Posted by Pete R.

Update from Eric Buckmaster No.2 Cdo : "The Jack Payne picture is a delight. It must have been taken very early on and before his Pugilistic Talents hammered his Face. He looks so innocent and undamaged. I am fairly sure that the man with him is Toc Wright, who served in 2 Commando Brigade Signals. I think that his Christian name was Anthony, reduced to Tony, and subsequently Toc in signals language. At one time he was courting one of Jack Paynes Sisters, though it did not last. Sadly I attended his funeral a couple of years ago. Toc was at Anzio, and his poor Face was damaged almost beyond recognition. I have often wondered how he came through it. Nevertheless he became a Cinema Manager Post War. He was also a very humourous person"

Click on this link for a photo of Roy 'Jack' Payne in the No. 2 Commando Boxing Team of 1942: https://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/boxing+team+1942.JPG.html

And additional photos of Anthony 'Toc' Wright here: https://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/HQ+and+Sigs/Signals+troops/