Wilfred David Townley, 3 Troop, No5 Cdo

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Dear sir/madam

I wonder if you can help me i'm trying to trace my grandfathers miltary service during WWII. I know his parent regiment and that he became a commando serving in the far east.

I'm looking for his service record, and any photos that maybe around.

His details are as follows:
Wilfred David Townley
21.03.21

I believed he joined the shropshire light infantry, then moved to the RASC before joining the commandos on thier formation. I've been advised that he served in no 3 troop no 5 commando.

Any help or guidance you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Lee Townley

Posted for Lee by John M

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Hi Lee,
Welcome to the CVA forum and very good luck with your search and research into your grandfather's military service.
I have particular interest in your quest as my father, Michael (Mick) Collins, also served in No 5 Commando.
Unfortunately, there hasn't been much information about No 5 on the forum yet but your query has certainly given me great hope that someone else will join and give us info about Mick & Wilf.
I'm quite excited now...
Cheers,
Nick

Hello

I have few photos about 5 cdo veterans taken when I went to some ceremonies. But unfortunately, I don't know their name and troop.
Maybe someone could know them.
I know more about commandos unit involved in Normandy.
bye
stéphane

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Stephane,
Look forward to seeing those photos - the more the merrier...
Nick

This is one photo about a 5 cdo vet.
Other will come soon. I'm going to Dieppe tomorrow morning and I will stay there for one week.
I attend the last Commando Association reunion in sept. 2005 in Portsmouth.
I've taken many photos, some were 5 cdo.
But I need to find them in my albums.
bye

stéphane

Great pic of the old No 5 vet but whats his beret badge of?

Stephen,

I believe it's The South Lancashire Regiment.

Regards

thanks mate