Earnest Lacey, No5 Cdo

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 02/08/2009 10:54:17

Hi all

I believe my grandfather served with 5 commando and I would like to find out any info about him. A few years ago i sent off for his served records and until I locate them here is what I recall.

1940 joined Cameron highlanders

1941/42 joined 5 commando

44-45 served in madagascar and burma and was eventually promoted to rank of Csgt and received a mention in dispatches.

If anyone knows of him and especially what his MiD citation was I would be most interested to hear from you.

Also according to my father (my grandfathers's son) he had a long scar across his chest (how did he receive this and where?) and all he ever said about his wartime experiences was that some of his mates never returned- who were they?

I look forward to any response

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 31/01/2009 23:18:48

Hi Alex,
welcome aboard - it's good to see another person looking for info on No5 - the more people we have the more likerly we are to find out snippets and piece together the bigger picture.

There are a few photos of No5 Commandos on here - have a look as there may be a chance you can recognise your G/F...
also if you have any of him post them up.

Nick

Checked back to look at some of the 5 Commando photos and I think I've spotted him! Just waiting for confirmation from older family members then I'll annotate the photo.

Hi Alex
My late dad Robert Donnison joined No5 in 1941 .The Commando served in Madagascar in 1942 so there is a good chance my dad knew yr grandfather