Gerald Harry Brent 47RM Cdo and No 6 Cdo.

It is with much sadness that we advise you of the death last month on the 31st July 2016 of Gerry Brent ( birth name Gunter Harry Berendt) who served in No 47RM and No 6 Cdo. Being of the Jewish faith and having escaped to Britain from his home in Berlin in 1938, he was sent to Canada at the outbreak of war classed as an enemy alien. However in 1941 he opted, when given the choice, to return to the UK where upon arrival he was subsequently reinterred, this time on the Isle of Wight.

It was during this internment that a Judge determined he could be released and join the Army which he did. He was later recommended for officer training and received his commission as Second Lieutenant on the 7th October 1944. He volunteered for Commando training and was originally attached to 47RM Commando fighting with them in NW Europe. Later he served with No 6 Commando in Germany. He relinquished his commission on the 28th April 1947 being granted the honorary rank of Captain.

Our condolences to his son in law Bill, and to all his family and friends.

Rest in peace Gerry.

RIP Gerry