Unidentified No2 Commando

Hi

I have just been sent this image of a member of No2 Commando by Roy Shadbolt, who is a keen collector of Commando memrobilia, particularly F/S knives. Roy stated that on the back of the photo is written "love Bob", any one out there recognise him?

Cheers Andy

Hi Andy,
Just been up to see my Uncle, Fred Mather and the name you want is L/cpl Robert (Bob) Craig.
He came in with the police contingent and was from the Hartlepool Police in County Durham.
He was on the Specialist 80mm Heavy Mortar Teams in 4 Troop,2 Commando.
A really good down to earth chap according to Fred. He died around about 2002/03.
If you look on the panorama of 2Cdo he is standing next to Fred on the third row at position 77.

Cheers,
Trevor and Fred

Hi Trevor

That is excellent news, Roy will be delighted, not only have you been able to provide a name, but also detailed info on his role and character, excellent stuff. Please say a very big thank you to your uncle Fred on both Roy's and my behalf.

Many many thanks Andy

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Andy/Trevor .... Gallery photo and the panorama now updated with all the above details.
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Bob1AB.jpg.html

Pete

Hi Pete

Thanks, saves me a job.

Cheers Andy

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Hi Guys,
In the picture in the 2 Commando gallery, 'Syd Lampkin and others unknown', extreme left commando is Bob Craig, courtesy of Fred! )

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Hi Trevor

Another excellent addition to this particular message thread, however just one small point, when you say Bob Craig is on the extreme left, should that have been on the extreme right?

Cheers Andy

Sorry Andy, it is extreme right, not concentrating enough

Hi Trevor

Thanks for the correction, also again many thanks to your Uncle Fred, I have now sent a message to Roy Shadbolt in the US letting him know about the amazing progress concerning his photo of Bob Craig.

Again many thanks to you and Fred

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Hi Andy,
Just another update for you concerning Bob Craig. If you look in the picture in the 2 Commando section, 4Troop,SOE base,Monopoli, Italy, Bob is in the back row, 5 places in from the right hand side.

Cheers

********** Thanks Trevor and thank you to Fred. Photo updated 23/6/10 with above details by Pete R. *****