Douglas Peckham 3 commando Brigade

Clutching at straws here......but did any one serve with my Grandfather Douglas Peckham? He never really spoke about his time in the Marines the only info I have for him (and this may not be accurate) he was involved in the Suez Crisis I think with 3 commando brigade possibly also on HMS Reggio, also served in Malaya during the communist uprising. He served between 47-mid to late 50?s. Any info hugely appreciated 👍🏻

Him with his Bren

Hi Bendall34 (you didn't leave your name)

Try contacting the Royal Marines Association as he may well have joined them after his service. See if they can provide you with any further details or advice.

Tel: 01392-414360 or 07860-143778

A second option would be to contact the RM Historical Society here: [email protected]

If you can find the commando unit he served in I will add the photo to our gallery. Let us know how you get on.

40 commando served in Borneo 1948, Malay 1950- 52 then onto Malta. My late great uncle was in 40 on these tours, after a WW2 career in the merchant navy. 42, 45 served in Suez.

Thanks for the reply?s. Highly unlikely he joined the association, from what I?ve gleaned from my Grandma what he did/saw in Malaya really affected him so much so that my Grandma brought him out of the Marines. Also caused him to start smoking as he received free cigarettes whilst in service and he?s used this as a release, which unfortunately led him to pass away early. I never know he was a bootneck until many years after his death. All I have are pictures, I?d love to find ex pals of his to help me fill in the blanks. I know he gained his Jump wings as well, based down at Stonehouse as well.

Many thanks Ben

A few more pics I have. Apologise for the quality.