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30/11/2018 20:45:24
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NIC
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I'm looking for any information on a Clifford Beacham - thought to have been an instructor at Achnacarry.
Any information would be extremely useful...
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Nick
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"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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30/11/2018 22:31:59
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GUY
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Nick,
Clifford Thomas BEACHAM
Born in 1925 Wincanton, Somerset.
Married 1945 Kilmallie, Inverness
Died 2000 Fort William age 74
In 1975 he was listed as a director of the Palace Hotel, Fort William
also Managing Director of M.Beacham & Sons Builders
Engagement notice in the Western Gazette 5th October 1945, states that he is a Corporal in the Royal Marines.
Guy
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01/12/2018 09:19:55
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Bill Harvey
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Nick
Might be an idea to ask Willie Hervo.
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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."
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01/12/2018 11:03:00
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Pete
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I wonder could this be the same Clifford Beacham with the middle name initials T.G.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/doffcocker/6896205710
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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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01/12/2018 11:42:48
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GUY
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Pete
C.T.G. Beacham are the initials on the engagement notice.
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01/12/2018 21:07:04
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NIC
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Thanks Guy & Pete,
Great work, thank you - I will pass that on (to Willie Hervo) ;)
What a fantastic network we have here...
Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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02/12/2018 17:33:23
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Bill Harvey
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Nick
I was talking to Willie Hervo and he wrote "Hi Bill I was talking to his daughter Margaret and she was telling me he was an instructor at Achnacarry. Next time i see her i will ask for a photo."
Best wishes
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Bill Harvey
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."
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02/12/2018 20:34:00
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NIC
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Hi Bill,
It was Willie who contacted me in the first place and for whom I was making the enquiries...
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Nick Collins,
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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03/12/2018 10:57:08
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks Nick well done.
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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."
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07/08/2021 21:23:24
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Pete
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A newspaper cutting of Clifford Beacham meeting HM The Queen Mother. Photo courtesy of his grandson John MacDonald.
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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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07/08/2021 21:25:24
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Clifford Beacham is named on this plaque at Claggan at the foot of Ben Nevis:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/doffcocker/6896205710
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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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