This photo was taken in 1941. Pete Morland, on the left, was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry at Spilje Bay, Albania, 28th July 1944. He was a CSM with No.2 Commando at that time. He served in actions in Norway, Scaletta, Salerno, and on raids on the Yugoslav islands. Photo from the private album of Major William Oranmore 'Bill' Copland DSO, of No.2 Cdo., courtesy of his son Peter Copland. Posted by Pete R.
The negative of this photo is also in the collection of L/Cpl John Emmerson Nos.2 and 12 Cdo and SS Bde HQ