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01/11/2010 05:35:10
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NIC
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tomallender wrote:I am the son of James Allender MM. I am the eldest of 5 (five) children ,My Father Jim (Jimmy) was with No 6 Commando and was awarded MM and Bar. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knew or knew of my dad. Dad died in 1985 and my Mum margaret 10 years later
see link to contact Tom:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/user/profile/960.page
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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01/11/2010 10:30:46
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Pete
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See previous posts in forum and gallery on Sgt Allender MM *
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/1539.page
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/6/allender.jpg.html
Nick I have the details of the man who supplied the additional information on Sgt Allender to us. I will pass it on direct to Tom
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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01/11/2010 15:28:45
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NIC
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Thanks Pete.
[note to myself: remember to use the Search Facility]
Nick
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Nick Collins,
Commando Association Historical Archivist & Photographer.
Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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03/11/2010 14:19:15
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B Wraith
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Thanyou to Pete for passing my email address to Tom who has contacted me.
As mentioned in previous posts our 2 fathers knew each other when serving with N°6 Commando and kept in touch afterwards.
I have replied personally to Tom.
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Son of 4687570 Sgt William (Bill) Wraith MM; N°6 Commando N°2 Troop |
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