GENGE, John Thomas Head, Service number: CH/X 4107 died in service age 26

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Hello

I am fortunate to have my great uncle's commandos badge which makes me incredibly proud. However I would like to put a face to this timeless piece. Please can anyone help?

Due to family rifts, such information has been withheld.

I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thank you.

Abbie

Hi Abbie, I reviewed our record for your Great Uncle and noted that we had his forenames listed as John Thomas Head Genge in line with what is on the Armed Forces Roll of Honour. However I have found a couple of photos on Ancestry that show the first two forenames reversed as Thomas John. Further research showed that Birth and Marriage records also show Thomas John rather than John Thomas as does the Register of British Armed Forces And Overseas Deaths And Burials, so I have amended ours to show Thomas John.

I am not a member so cannot access the full image on the Ancestry record. There is also a photo of his funeral on the next page. Here is the link
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1093/?name=_Genge&fh=460&fsk=MDs0NTk7MjA-61-

Our record is here: http://www.commandoveterans.org/ThomasGenge45Commando

Hello Pete

Firstly, I never anticipated a response so soon... and one that would lead us to the most incredible photos of Tommy.

You are correct, thank you for recognising; Thomas John Head Genge, and now I have a face.

I have forwarded images to my grandad, Tommy's younger brother, and he is so delighted. I am so so proud.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond to my message and point us in the right direction.

By all means, if the images could be of use/general interest to the site we would be happy to share. Everyone should see and remember all those who fought.

Kindest regards
Abbie