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27/09/2013 17:04:25
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Pete
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Bill Harvey asks if anyone has any knowledge of the origins of this
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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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27/09/2013 19:28:17
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks Pete for putting this on. It was found amongst my Mums things.
Bill
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Bill Harvey
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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28/09/2013 00:38:58
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NIC
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That is a fantastic find and a stunning badge/broach.
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Nick Collins,
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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28/09/2013 16:29:43
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Bill Harvey
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Hello folks. Jeanie Cain who runs Jeanies jotter about Troon put this link on. Check this out Bill: http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19337 jeanie
Many thanks Jeanie.
Bill
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Bill Harvey
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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29/09/2013 09:34:30
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http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1041&pictureid=84889
This is a very nice sweetheart brooch, in the above link is a similar one in white metal or silver. I think it is ww2 era.
Cheers,
JB
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30/09/2013 11:50:17
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks folks seems this is the answer sweetheart broach. Many thanks for all your help. Bill
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Bill Harvey
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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03/10/2013 15:00:36
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Vlewis
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All,
Just saw this by accident in the random image section within the gallery. Looks like the same piece but with a No 2 Commando band at the top?
http://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/simpson/P1060097.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1
Regards Vic
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03/10/2013 15:33:34
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Bill Harvey
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Had replies from all over the place about what is a broach. They were sweetheart broaches for different regiments. Thanks for all the help.
Bill
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Bill Harvey
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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