No5 Commando Veteran.

I'm delighted to say that, following a query I made via Forces Reunited, I have been contacted by the daughter of a veteran of 5Troop, No5 Cdo.

Irene Palmer tells me that CSM Robert (Paddy/Ginger) Wright is living in Belfast where he works in the WWII Museum.

My father's name (Collins) is familiar to him, he remembers Billy Moore and remembers the ambush on 23 March 44 when 5 Troop Commander (Capt Kerr was badly injured.
Bob was dispatched to the nearest troop to get them to 'lay down smoke' so that the casualties could be recovered.

I'm informed that Capt Ray Bolitho replaced Capt Kerr.

Bob Wright also rememberss Capt Heptinstall, Lt Houston, Tommy Hamilton the piper (now deceased) and a commando called Billy from Omagh.

Nick

Hey Nick Thats great news good on ya mate Keep us in touch