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01/08/2013 19:28:39
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markh
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October 5, Littlehampton Town Council will present modern day 30 Commando unit with Freedom of town
Early in 1944, Littlehampton became the base for a special Royal Marine Commando Unit called the 30 Assault Unit.
The 30 Assault Unit, although existing in embryo form from the days soon after the Crete assault and operating on the long lines of the Long Range Desert Group in the North African campaigns, did not become a recognisable Royal Marines Unit until February 1944.
Various pictures and information about 30AU
http://www.shorehamherald.co.uk/news/fleming-s-red-indians-special-royal-marine-commando-unit-1-5326845
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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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09/10/2013 23:06:34
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markh
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Follow up:
A Royal Marines unit named after the commandos who inspired Ian Fleming to create James Bond has received the freedom of a West Sussex town.
Troops from the 30 Commando Unit IX Group Royal Marines received the honour before marching through Littlehampton led by their band.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-24398930
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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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11/10/2013 19:51:33
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Pete
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Harry Kelly Veteran of 30AU Naval wing was a VIP guest at the event. Photo courtesy of his son Simon
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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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30/11/2013 23:06:51
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Pete
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It is with much sadness that we are advised by Simon Kadwill of the recent death of his father Harry Kelly who is pictured above. Harry passed away peacefully in his sleep at his favourite hospital with his son at his side on the 27th November 2013. Our condolences to Simon and his Mum and all the family and friends
Rest in peace Harry
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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.
**** nb. I no longer monitor the pm facility **** |
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