William Johnson and others 45 Cdo RM belvd Haifa/Palestine area circa late 1940s
Date: 10/01/2018
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Major Harry Harold Blissett, No.2 Commando and 1 SS Brigade.
Major Harry Harold Blissett served as a Captain in No 4 Independent Company and No 2 Commando. Became second in command to Lt. Col. J.M.T.F. 'Jack' Churchill. Appointed Brigade Major 1st Special Service Brigade in preparation for Normandy. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in NW Europe.
His son Mike adds that his father was present when Captain the Duke of Wellington (No.2 Cdo) was killed in action at Salerno. Whilst No.2 were stationed in Ayr, the Duke was Harry's best man at his wedding. Major Blissett later left No.2 Commando and was appointed to the staff of No.1 Special Service Brigade HQ and remained with them during the invasion of North West Europe. Harry Harold Blissett passed away on the 18th December 1977.
Date: 17/09/2009
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Harry Harold Blissett, No 2 Commando
Date: 17/09/2009
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Harry Blissett, No.2 Cdo., and 1st Special Service Bde.
