45 Commando WWII

My father's service record reads as follows:- Depot R.M. Lympstone 9/12/41 to 26/1/42, HBL RM Division 27/1/42 to 1/8/43, HBL RM 47 Commando 2/8/43 to 1/9/43, HBL RM Division 2/9/43 to 15/9/43 HBL RM Commando 16/9/43 to 15/2/46 and Portsmouth Division 16/2 46 to 4/5/46. I understand that his qualifying service for the 1939-45 Star was service in 45 Commando Royal Marines between June 1944 and May 1945. Am I right in believing that his first action was on D-Day as part of Lord Lovat's Special Services Brigade in relieving the forces at Pegasus Bridge? Was his service prior to this all training?

Mick. I have the official story of 45 as written by Captain Day of A and B troops 45 commando Royal Marines. 45 first action was D Day under Lovat in 1st Special Service Brigade later to be renamed 1st Commando Brigade. If you send me your email address I will forward you the story of 45 electronically, it covers from formation from the 5th Battalion to the withdrawal from Germany in mid 1945.

What troop was your dad in?

My mums dad was in 45.

I can forward the history over tomorrow evening if you would like a copy.

Regards. Craig.