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[Post New]20/10/2017 11:23:36
    Subject: Commemoration Flushing 2017
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Bill Harvey
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Date of commemoration of flushing this year.

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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]28/10/2017 20:56:36
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Thanks to Jochem Schmetz who laid the CVA wreath for No 4 Commando French and British and to all in Flushing who turned out to remember all who gave their lives for liberation and all our freedom. A large crowd attended.

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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]28/10/2017 21:09:50
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Here is video footage of the Landings :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18BxoT80tY4

It includes various shots of British commandos at Breskens preparing for assault on Flushing. Landing craft sail along and dive bombers shell defences. The commandos disembark and go ashore with their equipment.

Various shots of British troops advancing past burning buildings and firing in the streets of Flushing. Various shots of captured German prisoners of war. Various shots of royal marine commandos sailing towards Westkapelle on landing craft. Various shots of rocket fire from ships. Various shots of marines on landing craft.
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]28/10/2017 21:13:00
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The Commando Roll of Honour for this operation:

http://www.commandoveterans.org/OperationInfatuate

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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