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10/07/2013 09:28:02
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tonyrod
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hi I am researching the HMS PRINS ALBERT LSI,(small) 435 and the commando's who sailed on her for my family web site,
RODAWAY'S OF WW1-2, any information on commando's who sailed on her, who would like to add to my website would be greatly
appreciated , have a look in, http://tonyrod.webs.com/ only just joined this great site and finding my way around , tonyrod
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10/07/2013 19:36:09
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markh
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Hi Tony
A warm welcome to the forums.
Thanks for sharing some nice pictures of the HMS Prins Albert on your website, and what a lot of military service the Roadways have given !
For benefit of others, here is the direct link http://tonyrod.webs.com/hmsprinsalbert.htm
Tony, you probably saw it, but there is a thread on HMS Prins Albert on this very site, including not only some drawing and paintings, but some information
about a Royal Navy Commando named Corporal Brian Mullen who sailed on the Albert.
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/516.page#2142
But even better, that thread also contains a link to another website which has a photo containing William Billy Frederick Rodaway
http://rickles23.webs.com/
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
PLY/X 107640 Royal Marines
14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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10/07/2013 19:36:40
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markh
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Also some more pictures of the Albert - I was blocked from adding any more links on my previous reply
http://rickles23.webs.com/prinsalbert.htm
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
PLY/X 107640 Royal Marines
14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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10/07/2013 20:56:54
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tonyrod
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hi markh ,thanks for your welcome and replay, me and Rick go back a few years researching the Prins Albert , and always share information the crew photo, I have,and William (billy) Rodaway was my uncle, I am intending putting a page or two in on the Commando's who sailed on her, if they or the family's wish,
The Prins Albert lost a crew member a few weeks back PO.ROBERT (Bob) BULL, who served on her from the very early days as did our Billy. , I am a moderator on the Manchester regiment , so if I can help in any way I will, regards, tony
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10/07/2013 21:31:40
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Eileen
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Looking forward to seeing the photographs. My dad sailed on various ships including the 'Emma' and 'Albert' whilst with No.4.
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If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.
Lord Lovat - No 4 Commando
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10/07/2013 21:47:44
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tonyrod
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hi, EILEEN, use this link to the PRINS ALBERT, http://tonyrod.webs.com/hmsprinsalbert.htm on reaching the bottom of a page go back up and select the page of your choice,
if you want to post some information on your father I would be honored to put it on my site, or you could pm me if you wish ,
hope you enjoy it, :D regards tony
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29/07/2013 18:01:41
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Pete
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Here is a poem written by Albert Ronald Timms about the Prins Albert:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/66/a5181266.shtml
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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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29/07/2013 18:42:16
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Eileen
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Thank you for posting that, Pete. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.
Lord Lovat - No 4 Commando
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29/07/2013 18:46:19
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markh
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Me to! A history in a nutshell.
Thanks Pete, and of course thanks to Albert Ronald Timms
PS
Albert is listed on Tony's website, but couldn't see a named photo of him.
http://tonyrod.webs.com/historyprinsalbert.htm
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The more I learn about the Commandos, the less I realise I know.
Grandson of George Norton Barnes
PLY/X 107640 Royal Marines
14987370 Fus. Barnes G.N Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Royal Marines 8 BN, Royal Marines No. 40 and No. 41 Commando, LST 320, The 9th Buffs, Army No. 5 Commando and X Lists.
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29/07/2013 22:48:36
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tonyrod
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hi Markh, I never managed to get a photo of ALBERT even though I was in contact with him for a couple of years, has was Rick Smallman, Albert's a wonderful man has are all the ww2 veterans I have had the pleasure to meet or just speak to on the phone, I lost contact about 3 years ago a very sad affair, not knowing if he his still with us, but one thing for certain he will not be forgotten, Tony
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07/09/2013 06:57:42
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Steve George
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tonyrod wrote:hi I am researching the HMS PRINS ALBERT LSI,(small) 435 and the commando's who sailed on her for my family web site,
RODAWAY'S OF WW1-2, any information on commando's who sailed on her, who would like to add to my website would be greatly
appreciated , have a look in, http://tonyrod.webs.com/ only just joined this great site and finding my way around , tonyrod
Hi Tony,
My Grandfather sailed on the Prinz Albert with 46 (RM) Cdo. See below...
1st June 1944
Place: Shanklin
P.M. - Assault unit (less Admn Section) left SHANKLIN by rail and embarked at EGYPT POINT, COWES, in LSsI H.M.S. PRINS ALBERT and SS Princess Margaret with full equipment for alternative operations - DEER (HOULGATE C.D. Bty) or FROG (BENERVILLE C.D. Bty) which were to be carried out on the night of D/D + 1.
6th June 1944
Place: Cowes Roads
1230 - LSsI sailed in company with H.M.S. ISIS (Destroyer escort).
Place: At Sea
1830 - Arrived at anchorage JUNO (off ST. AUBIN-SUR-MER) proceeding one hour later to anchorage SWORD (off OUISTREHAM) to report to Flag Officer, Force S.
2200 - The order was received that both operations were postponed as neither of the Btys was harassing our shipping and also because the weather was not altogether favourable for the operations. The LSsI returned to anchorage JUNO for the night.
7th June 1944
Place: At Sea
0600 - Signal received that the unit was to come under command 1 Corp and to be landed on NAN WHITE Beach as early as possible. Hasty re-adjustments and improvisations were made to equipment.
Place: Hernieres 002853
0900 - The unit was landed by the ships flotillas on NAN WHITE Beach. Orders were received that the unit was to capture strongpoint PETIT ENFER area 048833 - 052830 - 051829 - 047832 with u/c one troop RMAS Gp.
Hope this is of interest to you. Also, am I right in thinking I work alongside a relative yours at MRCC Portland. :)
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07/09/2013 10:12:52
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tonyrod
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hi Steve, thank' s for your reply, I have the information you posted on the Prins Albert and 46th com,, I will have a look to see what troop your grand father was in , do you have any photos of him ? would be nice to add to my small collection,
has for a relative in Portland I am still trying to link the two family lines together, I assume your referring to MARK RODAWAY obe
we have been in touch with each other , give him my regards, Tony
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07/09/2013 14:00:08
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tonyrod
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hi STEVE, I found the photos of your grandfather C/Sgt Bob 'Beau' Ghest 46 RM Commando on this site would it be possible for me to use them for my project, regards Tony
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03/11/2013 18:36:24
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Bill Harvey
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Just a wee correction Corporal Brian Mullen was with No 4 Commando.
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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."
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03/11/2013 18:50:22
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Bill Harvey
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No 4 went to Dieppe on HMS Prince Albert she was commanded by Captain Peate DSC. We have the list of No 4 who served on the CVA website.
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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."
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