John Mavin, 2 Commando, 6 Troop (and 4tp.).

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Bob Bishop wrote:

So, the history of No. 2 was the work of the late Bob Bishop MC? Well, he certainly has my (Posthumous) thanks too. It's a great article and an interesting read!

Thank you very much Graham. (You too Pete, of course). It was a labour of love for Bob and I thoroughly enjoyed my small part of putting it together.

- Janet Bishop

Graham,
I had the fortune to meet Bob, sadly only briefly, and can say that he was a grand old fellow and, as Janet says, he was very keen to tell the real story of the Commandos and to make sure that every commando was remembered.

Janet does, however, play down her part in the compilation of the History of No2 and the research that she did to help Bob with his work.

Nick

Excellent photo, and what an uncanny resemblance to John's sons Ben and Josh White.

Bob (from his writings) certainly does sound like he was a grand chap, and just the sort of bloke you could spend many an interesting evening with over a beer or two!

Thanks Janet for all your work in documenting Bob's recollections. I'm very pleased that my pictures have been able to add another small missing piece to the 2 Commando jigsaw. :D