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Pete
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In case you haven't spotted one of the latest updates on the site in the "Recent Content" section, I have just put together and added a document with transcripts of some of the replies by Eric Buckmaster No 2 Commando to my many questions over the last few years. As I have often found when talking to Veterans, little is said about the horrors of war.

Eric is 95 years young now and I thank him for all his continued help.

http://www.commandoveterans.org/MemoriesofEricBuckmaster2Commando

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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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John M
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Thanks Pete

What a great memoir and as usual the extreme modesty and quiet fortitude shines through Eric's words.

Eric is a member of a unique generation who will never be forgotten.

Thanks Eric.

Regards

John M


Do not speak.....unless it improves on Silence.

A good teacher opens the door.....you must enter yourself.


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Bob Bishop
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Thanks Pete and Eric.

Janet
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Thank you so much for this.

I still don't know which Troop dad was attached to for Sicily and Salerno but this helps me understand a little of what the journey was like.

Marvellous!

If I have praised my comrades too highly I make no apology, for they were beyond all praise.

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Superb, many thanks for this excellent record
Kind regards
Paul

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