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04/04/2018 19:38:29
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Eric Mercer
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I am trying to find any record of my father 3769075 Pte F Mercer (King's Regiment) who joined the Commandos in August 1942, He served with the Commandos until 8 November 1945 and was discharged from the Army on 12 February 1946.
He did take part in the D-Day landings as part of 1 Special Service Brigade - I think he was in either 3 or 4 Cdo. I have a photograph of him and his group being addressed by Lord Lovat after the landings and the initial fighting through France.
I have looked through the Cdo archives, including at most of the pictures, but have not identified him.
Any help would be most appreciated
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05/04/2018 18:56:48
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Pete
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Hi and welcome
Would you please advise us of the full name of your father including any middle name, and the area where he lived.
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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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08/04/2018 20:03:37
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Eric Mercer
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Thanks for your speedy response. My dad's full name was Frederick Mercer - no middle name. He was born in Liverpool. He enlisted at Seaforth (into the King's Regiment - Liverpool) on 26 January 1933.
He got married in Plymouth in May 1943 and his place of residence at this time was given as Sherborne in Dorset - he would have been in the Commandos at this stage I believe. He was at the Military Dispersal Unit on 13 November 1945 in Taunton.
Hope this helps in finding out more detail.
Thanks again.
Eric Mercer
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17/04/2018 17:45:24
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Pete
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Hi Eric
Regrettably the only F. Mercer I have found had a middle name and came from Musselburgh in Scotland. I think your best option is to apply for a copy of his service record. Here is how to do so: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel
Pete
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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.
**** nb. I no longer monitor the pm facility **** |
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18/04/2018 14:27:38
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Eric Mercer
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Many thanks indeed Pete for checking this for me. I'll now go to the Records Office as you suggest. I'll let you know what comes of it.
Thanks again
Eric
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