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[Post New]04/10/2008 13:48:34
    Subject: History of the green beret
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Pete
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Found this article on a linked site concerning the Commando Green Beret.
For those that don't know it makes interesting reading.

http://www.stnazairesociety.org/Archives/greenberet.html

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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
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When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.

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[Post New]04/10/2008 15:14:40
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Bill Harvey
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Hi Pete

I have a picture of No4 Commando in Brassie Street School Troon with the Green Beret on following the Dieppe raid on 19 August 1942. Mum said that this was the first time they wore the beret.

Great article.

Bill Harvey
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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."
 
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