Private Ernest Arthur lawes 14727995

I am writing to ask if anyone has any recollection of my father (above) who served with No 9 Commando from December 1944 until November 1945? I am trying to piece together his movements through Italy. I know he took part in Operation 'Roast' and subsequent actions in Italy. I would really appreciate any information that anyone may have.

Kind rgeards,

Terry Lawes

Hi Terry

Whilst I have no personal information about your father our site does have some good information about No.9 Commando which may be of interest to you. At the foot of the 9 Cdo history section there is a PDF file which covers up to May 1945:

http://www.commandoveterans.org/site/mambots/editors/fckeditor/editor/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=

Also the late Ronald 'Ken' Young of No.9 Cdo. was able to give us some detail about his time with No.9 and it is worth reading:

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/1093.page

If you have any photos of your father or any of his Commando comrades that you would like included in our gallery please contact me direct on my email address below and I will assist you in this.

Regards

Pete Rogers

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Hi Pete,

Thank you for the links. I am currently trying to track down a photograph of him in uniform which I know exists. When I locate it I will be in touch. Just as an addition I have the following information in relation to dates. My father was transferred from the Royal Sussex Regiment and commenced commando training in July 1944. He joined No 9 Commando in Naples on December 26th 1944 and remained with No 9 Commando until the unit was disbanded.

Kind regards,

Terry