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steph
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Hello,
Did some CVA members or any other Commando vets or relatives are coming here
in Normandy next month.
I will be enjoy to met some of you, during this time.
sincerely
stéphane
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30/05/2012 20:37:45
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B Wraith
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Hello Stéphane,
If all goes well I will be at le Plain Amfreville on Monday afternoon 4 June and specifically at 15h00 for the ceremony for N°6 Commando.
http://www.amfreville.net/?p=4309
It would be a pleasure to spend the afternoon with you 
Does anyone know if any veterans will be there?
Cordialement,
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31/05/2012 11:06:21
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steph
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Hello,
So hope to see you there.
This is a shame than the illustration with the program of the commandos ceremonies is a
photo about the Normandy American cemetery in St-laurent-sur-mer.
I think Fred WALKER and Roy CADMAN will be there like the other years.
sincerely
stéphane
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10/06/2012 18:09:28
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B Wraith
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Photos taken at Amfreville on Monday 4 June 2012 opposite the Church at the memorial to 1st SS Brigade
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10/06/2012 18:16:28
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B Wraith
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Photos taken at Amfreville on Monday 4 June 2012 opposite the old Post Office at the memorial to N°3 Commando
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10/06/2012 18:31:51
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7. Photo taken at Ranville War Cemetery of veterans of N°4 Commando (French) meeting Président Hollande
8. Photo taken by French newspaper "Ouest France" of veterans of N°3 and N°4 Commando (French) crossing Pegasus Bridge on 6 June 2012
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11/06/2012 01:20:16
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Hello
Photos taken the 4th of june in Amfreville.
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11/06/2012 19:17:40
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Pete
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Thanks for the photos which are now in the gallery except for two which have copyright attached:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/events/Dieppe_001/FRANCE/
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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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11/06/2012 19:24:24
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Very nice pics, what are the red uniforms with RH on the caps?
Best regards,
JB
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11/06/2012 19:35:00
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Royal Hospital, Chelsea....Chelsea Pensioners
http://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/
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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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11/06/2012 21:35:58
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8.00 am, Montgomery statue, Colleville-Montgomery ( Calvados ). 06 06 2012
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11/06/2012 21:38:45
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8.30 am Sword Beach. Colleville-Montgomery
Roy MAXWELL 4 Cdo , Bert BEDDOWS 3 Cdo, Fred WALKER 3 cdo
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11/06/2012 21:41:22
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Colleville-Montgomery ( sword beach )
Roy MAXWELL 4 Cdo, Moira DRISCOLL, myself
Moira is looking for information about her dad Arthur DRISCOLL 4 Cdo.
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Hi Stephane, I have sent you a PM!
I have seen them on green berets in Fort William and they are also on the green berets of the veterans during the ceremonies in Normandy: the black badge with the red dagger, topped with the word Commando. I am interested in them. Does anybody know where and how they can be obtained?
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14/06/2012 08:46:25
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The commandos vets talking to Francois Hollande appear Free French as they wear the famous metal badge designed by Maurice Chauvet. How many are still alive of the 177?
Best regards,
JB
B Wraith wrote:7. Photo taken at Ranville War Cemetery of veterans of N°4 Commando (French) meeting Président Hollande
8. Photo taken by French newspaper "Ouest France" of veterans of N°3 and N°4 Commando (French) crossing Pegasus Bridge on 6 June 2012
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