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[Post New]10/06/2008 23:35:48
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Nick Heasman
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Dear all,
I found these images which belonged to my Grandfather Charles Edwin Heasman believed to be of No. 4 Commando. I know he was involved at Walcheren though he only ever spoke to my father and then never said very much until he was terminally ill. My Dad still misses his Dad so he doesn't like to talk much about it.

The information was on the back of the images typed I think by Charlie. He was from Brighton, Sussex was a policeman in Eastbourne, Sussex and was originally in the artillery. I think its him on the right standing next to the half track.

Any leads gratefully received, I hope these pictures maybe useful to someone else

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Nick Heasman
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 Description Forward OP party ready to move off, at Luneburg for the assualt and crossing of the River Elbe April 1945
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 Description Reads Waiting for the word go, for the assault on Schwarmestead, Germany February 1945. Rest of the boys in the woods
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[Post New]12/06/2008 11:19:11
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Stephen Donnison
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Welcome to the forum Nick. Fascinating photos ,mate Do you have any evidence of him being in No4 Commando? . The soldiers look like regular troops but of course I could be wrong . Are some of them wearing Denison smocks? Sorry I cant be more helpful
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[Post New]21/10/2012 20:37:44
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Nick Heasman
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I believe my Grandfather was with the 1st Mountain Regiment and joined the Commando assault at Walcheren, after the battle I have now found out that his regiment joined the 1 Commando as an artillery support unit fighter with them at the Rhine and into Germany. I have found these images of the 1st Mountain regiment training in Scotland which other may find of interest if their relations were connected in this manner. I have quite a few so please let me know if your interested and I'll post more

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Nick
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[Post New]21/10/2012 20:42:20
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Nick Heasman
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Other images of 1st Mountain regiment training in Scotland later assigned to 1 Commando post Walcheren
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[Post New]22/10/2012 11:02:10
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Pete
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Hi Nick

Thank you for sharing the images with us. I can confirm that the 1st Mountain Regiment RA did join in March 1945 up with 1 Commando Brigade (rather than No.1 Commando) for Operation Veritable. Here is a forum post with more information on the topic. I will send you a private message regarding the photos you have

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/1296.page

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Pete R.
Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
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[Post New]22/10/2012 11:49:22
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Pete
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For researchers and others interested here is a link to a "Report on Operation Veritable 8th February - 10th March1945 ".

http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p4013coll8/id/88/filename/77.pdf


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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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[Post New]22/10/2012 13:35:10
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Bill Harvey
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I was trying to remember the name of a book about the Mountain gunners who landed behind my Dad's Commando, No4 Army Commando, in Flushing. Ironic that they trained a unit to fight in the mountains and sent them to Holland.
Best wishes in your search.

Bill
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[Post New]22/10/2012 18:50:37
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Bill Harvey
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It was 452 battery 1st Mountain Regiment that landed behind No 4 Army Commando at Flushing. Bill
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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]17/06/2020 16:45:38
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John L Dixon
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Nick - would you please get in touch regarding the photos of 1st Mountain Regiment? E-mail [email protected]

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