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[Post New]28/04/2013 23:16:16
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Pete
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68 years ago on the 28th April:

In Memory of 5958490 Private Patrick Anthony Wells
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and No. 4 Commando
who died on the 28th April 1945 aged 23
Remembered with honour at Schoonselhof Cemetery

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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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[Post New]29/04/2013 09:40:02
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Thinking of him today ... thank you, Mr Wells.
If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.

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[Post New]03/05/2013 14:19:32
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Rest in peace Mr Wells.


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Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
[Post New]15/11/2016 22:42:01
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Sheila, the daughter of 'Pat' Wells, in Fort William at the weekend.

She told me about her dad being on the Winchester photograph and that he was the only one with his arms crossed in the middle. I've looked and he must be 246 on the numbered version. Sheila has no memories of her dad but he did get to see her and hold her in his arms.

Unfortunately, Sheila and Scott are not online but I'm able to reach them via their daughter. They'll appreciate their dad/grandad being remembered on this Forum.
If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.

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[Post New]16/11/2016 08:08:44
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That's wonderful Eileen.

Thanks


RIP Patrick

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[Post New]16/11/2016 09:37:57
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Sad to die so close to the end of the war in Europe.
Son of Dennis Cooper, 1 troop 4 Commando.
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My mum and her Mum were great friends. Both met the Queen Mum in 1952 at the unveiling of the Spean Bridge memorial.

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Bill
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[Post New]22/11/2016 12:12:11
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Here are some photos of Patrick sent to us from his family and now in our No 4 Commando 'In Remembrance' album within the No 4 Cdo. Gallery.

Private Patrick Anthony Wells


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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[Post New]22/11/2016 14:12:33
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How wonderful!

I received a letter from Sheila this morning - along with my first Christmas Card! She said they'd sent photos off to you, Pete, but weren't sure they'd scanned them properly ... they're marvellous!

How lovely to have those on here for all to see. Marvellous!
If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.

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