Ron Youngman, General Secretary of the Commando Association 1987 - 2005

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It is with much sadness that we advise you of the recent death of Ron Youngman on Sunday 1st March 2020. Ron was a former General Secretary and Treasurer of the original Commando Association. He had not been well for several years now and our deepest condolences go out to his wife Wendy and all their Family.

Ron's official role within the original Commando Association goes back to 1985 when he began helping out Henry Brown OBE, their National Secretary, in an administrative capacity. However his links with the Association go back much further. Ron's father, Pte. R.H. Youngman of No.4 Commando was sadly killed in action on DDay.

Ron's role in the Commando Association increased and by September 1987 Ron had become their Honorary General Secretary. In 1991 he took on the role of General Secretary and Treasurer and remained as such until the Association made a decision to stand down in 2005.

So many of our WW2 veterans knew Ron. He was their first point of contact for many years if they needed help or just wanted a friendly chat. After the Association stood down, Ron helped out with the everyday administration of the Commando Benevolent Fund again being the first point of contact for those in need.

Ron was of a great help to me when I first involved myself with this Archive. I always respected his great knowledge of Commando history and his words of wisdom drawn from his years of experience within the Commando family.

Rest in peace Ron.

Very sad news.
Rest in Eternal Peace Ron.

Nick Collins

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We give thanks for Ron and his service to the Commando Association Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy and all their Family.

God bless.

Bill

RIP Ron.

It was a pleasure to have known you. Thanks for all you did for the Commandos.

John M

Ron's funeral will take place at York Crematorium, 11.40am, on March 27th, 2020. Family flowers only. Donations to York Hospital Renal Unit. All enquiries please contact Hayley Owen Funeral Directors, 01904 792525.

Ron will receive many tributes I am sure. Certainly he was a huge influence on my research, and academic studies as a mature student. He opened many doors for me, and was a great friend to my twin brother Richard and myself. We shared many really good beers together and travelled many miles to reunions and functions he meticulously organised. Never once did we hear him complain about deteriorating health, he just carried on carrying one. We will miss him greatly and our thoughts are with Wendy and family. Rest in Peace Ron, your fortitude was an inspiration and knowledge of all things 'Commando' unrivalled.