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02/02/2022 20:42:32
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Ciaran
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Hi, I am a relative of Jimmy Synott. My grandfather (his brother) has almost no information or pictures of his time at war. Or even any recent pictures as he is not able to get in contact with Jimmys son. Any pictures of information on Jimmy Synott would be so greatly appreciated. 3 commando 3 troop.
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02/02/2022 22:19:50
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NIC
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Hi Ciaran,
All the references to Jimmy (Sgt James Synnott, Royal Artillery & No.3 Cdo) have a double 'N' in his surname, whereas you spell it with a single 'N' - can you confirm which is correct?
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Nick Collins,
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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03/02/2022 17:00:07
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Pete
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Two pics in the gallery from his wartime days. The photos enlarge when clicked on so you can see him. He was a Corporal at this time but by 1945 was a Sergeant. He was wounded on 11 April 1945:
https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/trp+photos/3+Cdo.jpg.html
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https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/trp+photos/3+Troop+3+Cdo+avec+noms+steph.jpg.html
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
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When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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03/02/2022 17:04:20
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Pete
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Two pics post war at reunions:
2003: https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/3+Commando+post+war/Amfervillie+6+June+2003+copy.JPG.html
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2004: https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/3/3_Cdo_3_Troop_Jimmy_SYNNOTT+-+owner+Stephane.jpg.html
We have him as James Francis 'Jimmy' SYNNOTT.
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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.
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03/02/2022 21:37:40
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Ciaran
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Hi all,
Yes my mistake. His surname was spelt ?Synnott? I really appreciate your response and this information.
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05/02/2022 22:47:47
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Ciaran
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Yes, he was indeed wounded. I remember him telling us he was wounded outside Belsen. He was struck by a round from a German MP40.
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