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07/06/2019 18:48:40
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Dan Rogerson
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Hello,
My grandfather served in 45 Commando and was wounded in the Normandy campaign. I should very much like to find out about his time in the 45, including which troop he was in.
Any help gratefully received.
Thanks
Dan
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20/06/2019 19:16:30
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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.
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20/06/2019 19:19:50
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Pete
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Hi Dan
You may have spotted this already but we do have your Grandfather listed in our online Obituaries but do not have a date of death. He was a member of the original Commando Association. The entry in the Obituaries section of their newsletter 88 issued March 1989 records him as
Mne. Herbert John (Bert) Rogerson (45RM Cdo.) of Bodmin, Cornwall.
We do not have access to official service records. Has anyone in your Family applied for a copy of his service record? Do you have a photo of your Grandfather that you could post on here in order that we could add it to our gallery?
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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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20/08/2019 23:10:09
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Dan Rogerson
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Pete wrote:Hi Dan
You may have spotted this already but we do have your Grandfather listed in our online Obituaries but do not have a date of death. He was a member of the original Commando Association. The entry in the Obituaries section of their newsletter 88 issued March 1989 records him as
Mne. Herbert John (Bert) Rogerson (45RM Cdo.) of Bodmin, Cornwall.
We do not have access to official service records. Has anyone in your Family applied for a copy of his service record? Do you have a photo of your Grandfather that you could post on here in order that we could add it to our gallery?
Thanks Pete,
Yes, that's him. He was born in Custom House in the east end of London in 1922. He was seriously injured during the Normandy campaign and lost the sight in one eye. When he had recovered he went to work in the Royal Docks and moved with my grandmother to Romford, where they lived until I was born. They then moved down to Cornwall to be near my Dad in 1975/6. Grandad passed away in January 1989.
I tried to attach a picture, but it says the file is too large. How should I upload it? Apologies for the delay in replying.
Best wishes,
Dan
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 21/08/2019 09:48:34
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20/08/2019 23:31:05
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Pete
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Hi Dan
Send it to me by email. If you check the bottom of this message just click on email there.
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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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21/08/2019 09:50:03
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Pete
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Thanks Dan.
Photo now received and added. Gallery will be updated in due course.
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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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