Major Geoffrey Langlands CMG, MBE, former TSM in No. 4 Commando

Hello,
Major Langlands was my maths teacher at Aitchison College. I have undertaken to write his biography and would really like to get his military service right.
He was part of what some have called the "silent generation" which made great sacrifices but did not really talk about it afterwards and just got on with life. I suspect that there is a lot more to his military career than has been explored.
I would be most grateful for some guidance with the following:
1) How to access his full military record?
2) Information on No. 4 Commando and the Dieppe Raid + Mountbatten's involvement.
3) British officers in India at the tail end of the Raj.
4) The partition.
With thanks,
Alexander Ross

Hi Alexander,
Welcome to the Commando Website & Forums.

The only custodian of WWII Service Records is the MoD until they are opened to general public access at the National Archives.
Here is a link to the Gov.UK website which will explain how to apply.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-records-of-deceased-service-personnel

For information on No.4 Commando, go to our Home Page, scroll down the menu on the right hand side, click on 'World War Two', then click on '4 Commando' ...

For more information, see this thread in the Forum:
http://forum.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/0/1713.page#9556

Nick

Thanks very much Nick.
Will do.
Best,
Alexander

Dear Alexander

Best wishes with your search.

Bill

Dear Bill,
Thank you for your support.
I will aim to share any interesting findings in this forum.
Best wishes,
Alexander

Hello Alexander

There is a lengthy filmed interview with him when he was about 96 I believe. Not sure if you are aware of it but if not here it is

https://exhibits.stanford.edu/1947-partition/catalog/bq157mf5624

Good luck with your project.

Thanks very much Pete.
I had heard of it, but never seen it.
This will rectify the omission nicely.
Best wishes,
Alexander