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09/05/2022 20:03:27
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Mike Swinson
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Hi,
i see that my grandfathers details appear on a nominal roll for 9 commando.
Can anyone provide any details so i can investigate further.
The family advised he did go on several raids.
I only know for certain of Dieppe, Lofoten, Walcheren, Rhine and Sierra Leone in prep for Canary islands, where he caught malaria.
Was at Achnacarry assisting with training prior to D-Day and went back to 4 commando in June /July 44
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09/05/2022 20:36:33
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Pete
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Hi Mike
I believe that to be a transcription error as we know your grandfather was in No.4 Commando. I have attached a photo of the lines of the Association newsletter obituaries and I think I see how it may have been misread. I will delete the 9 Cdo entry but as you are here can you provide me the dates and places of birth and death of your grandfather and I will add that to a page I will create in the A_Z archive.
Pete
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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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09/05/2022 21:57:00
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Mike Swinson
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Hi Pete
Died 1977 stoke on trent
Born 1913 stoke on trent
Kind regards, Mike
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Grandson of L/Cpl G. Swinson 4038517 4 commando |
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10/05/2022 23:20:05
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Pete
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Hi Mike
https://www.commandoveterans.org/Stanley_Swinson_4Commando
Pete
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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.
**** nb. I no longer monitor the pm facility **** |
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21/05/2022 16:15:09
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks Pete and Mike.
Bill
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Bill Harvey
Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
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