6 troop No.2 Commando on board the Ulster Monarch June 1941

I think Reg Fursse is front row extreme left with the glasses on. 6 troop suffered many casualties later at St Nazaire. Herbie Dixon I believe is centre of photo 2nd from front with the hand of a man behind on his shoulder. Nelson Smallbone (kia Salerno) is two to Herbie’s left. Next to Nelson with the pipe is Denis Fuller. I cannot be certain but I believe that Peter Harkness is behind, and with his hands on the shoulder of, his friend Bill Gibson (towards the top of the picture). Both were sadly killed on the raid.

Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John 'Ken' Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo)courtesy of his son John.