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[Post New]29/03/2018 22:25:22
    Subject: Captain Gerald Jackson Bryan, C.M.G., C,V.O., O.B.E., M.C., RE. No 11 Commando
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Pete
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It is with great sadness that Ian McHarg advises us of the recent death last week of Captain Gerald Bryan aged 96. He was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at the battle of Litani River whilst a Lieutenant in No 11 Commando. He lost a leg during this operation and was subsequently forced to resign his commission in the rank of Captain as a result of his injuries on the 1st September 1944. Post war he had a distinguished career in the Colonial Service as a British Government Administrator.

Our condolences to all his family and friends.

Rest in peace Gerald.
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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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[Post New]30/03/2018 20:29:29
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RIP Gerald

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

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[Post New]31/03/2018 10:20:01
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Remembered with honour. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.

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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]02/04/2018 19:25:21
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The service of thanksgiving will take place at All Saints Church, Binfield, Berkshire, on Tuesday 17th April 2018, at 2pm. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, for BLESMA. Enquiries to A B Walker funeral directors. Tel: 01344 303707.

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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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[Post New]04/04/2018 20:26:14
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This photo is courtesy of Caesar Bryan, son of Captain Gerald Bryan, C.M.G., C,V.O., O.B.E., M.C., RE. No 11 Commando


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.

**** nb. I no longer monitor the pm facility ****
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[Post New]09/04/2018 11:42:12
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I hope that this will be successful.

If it is, you will find attached a short but rather amusing piece about Captain Bryan from The Daily Telegraph that also appeared in yesterday's Sunday Times.
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