He was awarded the Military Cross for his part in the attempt in January 1945 to capture Belle Isle, a small island in the River Mass. I met him over twenty years ago, by which time he was the senior partner of a very well known London firm of surveyors and planning consultants. He was totally modest and enormous fun. I am only sorry that subsequently I lost touch with him."

As Alan's daughter I much appreciate your kind insert to the Commando Veteran pages. He had had a very long and debilitating journey with Parkinsons so we are comforted to know he is now at peace. I am writing the eulogy for Friday at the crematorium and of course I shall insert a tribute about the Belle Isle incident and his MC. I was fortunate to be taken to Belle Isle by my father about 10 years ago and my children then 10 and 14 accompanied us. it was a very humbling experience. He is remembered well by locals there .

May his soul rest in peace where he is once again with comrades he never did forget.

My thanks and appreciation

Kind regards to you all

Jacqueline Rinaldi(Nee Tate)