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17/05/2010 22:47:30
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Andy Maines
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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
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04/06/2010 16:18:07
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Trevor Mather
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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
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04/06/2010 16:37:18
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Andy Maines
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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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04/06/2010 17:31:37
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Pete
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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
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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04/06/2010 19:21:55
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Andy Maines
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Hi Pete
Thanks, saves me a job.
Cheers Andy
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04/06/2010 22:52:28
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Trevor Mather
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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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05/06/2010 02:54:37
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Andy Maines
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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
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05/06/2010 10:08:47
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Trevor Mather
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Sorry Andy, it is extreme right, not concentrating enough
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05/06/2010 10:23:24
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Andy Maines
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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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22/06/2010 23:45:42
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Trevor Mather
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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. *****
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