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[Post New]21/09/2007 21:50:11
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Lorna Smith
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I am looking for more details about the time my father spent in the army. He and a friend volunteered for the Commandos from the Border Regiment and I think he was in 5 commando. I remember him talking about Madagascar and South Africa but I would like to know more. Anyone remember him?

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[Post New]21/09/2007 22:42:08
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Lorna Smith wrote:I am looking for more details about the time my father spent in the army. He and a friend volunteered for the Commandos from the Border Regiment and I think he was in 5 commando. I remember him talking about Madagascar and South Africa but I would like to know more. Anyone remember him?


Lorna,
Welcome to the CVA forum. There are a growing number of us on here looking for info on No 5 Commando and certainly No 5 were involved with Madagascar.
Good luck with your search.
Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo

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[Post New]21/09/2007 23:01:01
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Stephen Donnison
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Hi Lorna
No5 Commando were shipped to Durban in South Africa before they went onto to take Madagascar. I have postcards and photos dad sent from there
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