James Acock RM Cdos

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Hello all. I'm new to this and hopefully not making too many mistakes. I'd dearly love to find out about my dearly loved grand papa James Acock [Jim] - who served in the RMC's during WW2. At this early stage I know relatively little, other than he served in approx 9 Countries. He trained in Scotland (apparently very tough training - as you'll all know). He was from Liverpool and survived the war (though he had injuries which affected the remainder of his life). He was involved in the liberation of Belgium (resulting in a family from Belgium keeping in touch with his family for years and years). Any pointers from any person who might be able to help would be much appreciated.

Diane

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 04/01/2009 23:09:02

Hi Diane and a happy new year to you. May I suggest 2 things you should try and do. Firstly seek out any old documents or memorabilia or photos that relate in any way to his war service. The RM Commando unit he was in would be a good start. There were several.
Secondly, and I would suggest you do this after you have tried to discover what unit your father was in and any other information you can find, is shown on this site posted By NIC in Forum under Looking for Information. It will assist you in applying for your grand papa's war service record. If you find any info or photos of your grand papa, place the details on a reply to this message. This is only a starter and someone may have more precise info for you but I wish you well in your research

Regards

Hi Diane,
Welcome to the CVA Forum.

Further to the info that Pete has given you here are a few more contact addresses that may be useful in your research

Below are various associations contact details and reunion dates:

40 RM Commando RM (1942-46) - Association - Mr P C Fisher, 15 Summerleaze Crescent, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8QE (01823 252193)

41 (Independent) Commando - Mr F Hayhurst, 3 Caernarvon Gardens, Plymouth PL2 3RY (01752 779589) (Last Saturday & Sunday in November each year)

42 Commando RM MT Section (1959-1962) Association - Mr R A Hunt, 26 Liddiards Way, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hants PO7 5QW (02392 262427)

43 Commando 2nd Battalion - Mr W Iredale 53 Tinshill Road, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7DR (01132 675679) (June 15th)

44 Commando (3RM) - Mr H J Phillips OBE QPM DL, Wychwood, 3 Hocombe Wood Road, Chandlers Ford, Hants SO53 5PN (02380 252467 or 07831 553210)

46 Commando - Mr R J Bettiss, 39 Beechfield Road, Fremington, Nr Barnstable, Devon EX31 3DB (01271 323013) (October)

47 Commando - Mrs C Snook, 16 Varrington Park Road, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9DA (01963 34779)

48 Commando RM Association - Mr D Smith, 17 Glebe Way, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs CB6 3TG (01353 741716) (Memorial Service, Gravesend 3rd Sun in May. Pilgrimages: Normandy - Jun & Walcheren - Nov)

Nick

Thanks to you both for your replies - think I've replied seperately to you both (but just thought I'd try this 'quick reply' option to - as I try to get the hang of how things are set up on this site, etc).