Date: 17/03/2009
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Signals Section Gibraltar 1943
No.2 Commando Signals Section Gibraltar 1943
On the steps to the Alameda Botanical Gardens in Gibraltar. No.2 Commando were billeted in nissan huts in the gardens for the 3 months they were on Gibraltar. A previous copy of this photo was provided by Robert Allnutt. This improved quality version is courtesy of April Richer, daughter of Eric Groves MM. Her father's photo was annotated " Sig/sec taken on GIB 43. W.Bleach back row arms crossed".
Posted by Pete R. who adds, "I have a note of a Rfn. W. Bleach, attached to No.2 Commando from the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. He came from Shooters Hill, London"
Update 7/3/12 Robert Allnutt identifies his father Cyril Allnutt as middle row 3rd from the left, and Jimmy Jamieson as 4th from the left.