Tommy (paddy) Sleith is in the back row 2nd left.Tommy's son says that his fathers hands are resting on the shoulders of Hugh Arthur, and the Commando seated with the pipe is Cobber Kane.If you know any details please inform the CVA. Photo courtesy of Tommy's granddaughter Karen Sleith
Update from Kate Johnston, daughter of Robert King MM : "Seated from left to right are Ron Treptow (Sniper), Robert King M.M (my father), then Hugh Arthur(from Worthing), not known, and Cobber Kane ( query re id..note the comment below naming this man as CSM Frank Walsh MM).
My husband is standing, far left, and I am seated in front of my father. I remember the evening very well with many fond memories and I recall that “The Lads” drank and talked well into the wee small hours !"
The gentleman sitting and pointing at the bat is Frank Walsh who was CSM and from the A & SH; probably my father's greatest pal in No. 9 and for years beyond. I met him and his wife and indeed others in their family several times.
I think I was...
The gentleman sitting and pointing at the bat is Frank Walsh who was CSM and from the A & SH; probably my father's greatest pal in No. 9 and for years beyond. I met him and his wife and indeed others in their family several times.
I think I was there when the photograph was taken as I recognise the young chap back left.
It was a privilege to visit Fort William and meet these great people.
Posted by Kelvin Hughes on Tue 07 Apr 2015 04:25:05 EDT
Photo updated
Additional names added and verified as correct with Kate Johnston and Karen Sleith
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 22 Oct 2012 18:35:48 EDT
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| show fullshow summaryThe gentleman sitting and pointing at the bat is Frank Walsh who was CSM and from the A & SH; probably my father's greatest pal in No. 9 and for years beyond. I met him and his wife and indeed others in their family several times.
I think I was...
The gentleman sitting and pointing at the bat is Frank Walsh who was CSM and from the A & SH; probably my father's greatest pal in No. 9 and for years beyond. I met him and his wife and indeed others in their family several times.
I think I was there when the photograph was taken as I recognise the young chap back left.
It was a privilege to visit Fort William and meet these great people.
Posted by Kelvin Hughes on Tue 07 Apr 2015 04:25:05 EDT
Photo updated
Additional names added and verified as correct with Kate Johnston and Karen Sleith
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Mon 22 Oct 2012 18:35:48 EDT