Major Michael Stilewll CBE MC, No2 Cdo

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Here is a picture of 'Mike Stilwell' taken when my wife, Janet, and I visited the Major and his family at his Sintra, Portugal home last year.

As far as I can determine, Major Michael Stilwell, CBE, M.C., is the senior officer still with us who had the highest rank in No. 2 Commando during the war years.

The Major will turn 87 on his next birthday, July 10th, 2007. He well remembers fondly all ranks who served with him and we spent many hours recalling those days during our visit.

Hi Bob

You are both an inspiration to us all.

A great photo of you both.

The Commando spirit shines through :-)
Regards
John M

Hi Bob
Wonderful photo
I still wouldnt want to mess with you pair!

You are both so right. The instant they put on the green berets - they straightened even more, looked very intense and far away. It was quite impressive and I'm so glad the camera captured it a bit.

Janet

Get him to tell us how he won the MC Janet!

Hi Stephen. I'm afraid I can't, I've been trying for 4 years now.

As Bob says - there were 162 MCs, 14 double MCs so there are 175 other histories somewhere.

Janet

Hey Ive got a book on Commando awards gonna check it out!