Did your relative serve in a Commando unit?

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John M

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Nick

Hi

I am look for information on my Grandad...

His name is Walter William Coggins, or Bill Coggins - from Bristol

I only have some really sketchy information I am afraid as he is now dead and did not talk about his time in ww2

I have been told he was in the RM commandos, in WW2, that he trained/based in Troon, Scotland - he may have been involved in the liberation of Jersey?

I know its not much to go on - sorry, I cannot find anything out on the normal sites so hoped someone here might be able to help - point me in right direction..

Thanks in advace

Lee

Hello Lee
Thanks for posting your request.
The first action I would advise is to apply for your GD's service record.
Follow this link where how to apply is fully explained and you can download the relevant forms.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records

Also have you asked other members of your family for what info they might have ? Even little snippets can help complete the picture.

As you say you have not much to go on but hopefully we can help you to find out more.

Best regards

John M