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11/06/2009 21:10:38
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Mark Richards
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I wonder if anybody can put any names to the faces on this photograph? My grandfather Thomas Richards is at the very back furthest left, I would very much like to put names to the rest of the troop. Are any of them still alive? I would love to know if anyone remembered my grandfather, he was badly wounded during the Dieppe Raid. He had a very strong geordie accent and a wicked sense of humour so i am sure somebody will remember him.Any information would be much appreciated.
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11/06/2009 21:26:22
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Mark Richards
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11/06/2009 22:37:42
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Bill Harvey
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Mark
Cannot help with names but I see your grandfather mentioned in the Dieppe list I hold. Pte T Richards original regt Duram Light Infantry.
Have you sent for his service records yet?
Bill Harvey Son of a No4
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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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11/06/2009 22:38:20
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Bill Harvey
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That should be Durham
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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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20/06/2009 00:12:04
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steph
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Hello MARK
I've all the names about B Troop on this photo.
Given to me by my late great friend JOE BURNETT.
sincerely
stéphane
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20/06/2009 21:34:13
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steph
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Hello MARK
I've just find that. But i've all the names on an other document.
So, I will send it to you when i'll find it.
sincerely
stéphane
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22/06/2009 16:54:17
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Mark Richards
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Thanks Stephane. The man at the back furthest to the left is definately my grandfather Pte T Richards, Rudd should read Richards.
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22/06/2009 17:47:49
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Pete
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There is an enhanced quality copy of this photo in the gallery for No.4 Cdo on this link:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/4Cdo+BTroop.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1&&g2_fromNavId=x721ced03&g2_navId=x426e5373&g2_GALLERYSID=11540b5c370cb4e68e429f1a0c896ce4
Mark... I have placed yr grandfathers name on the original and will amend the other;
Stephane... I will place your copy with the names on next to the one already in the gallery. I believe that the Capt is Capt Carr MC rather than Karr. please correct me if I am wrong.
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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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21/07/2009 18:58:43
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Andrew Evans
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Hello Mark
The two men sitting on the left of the front row are Owen Evans and John (Jack) Evans. My father and my uncle. Both have now died.
This picture was taken in Bexhill in May 1944, shortly before D-Day.
Andrew
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23/07/2009 18:42:47
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Pete
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Hi there Andrew
Thanks for the information about your father and uncle. Can you just clarify that Owen is sitting extreme left as you view the photo and John is sitting next to him. Once you have done that I will update the gallery photo. Also if you have any other photos of them please do not hesitate to post them. If you have any problems doing this send me a private message and I will assist you
Regards
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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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24/07/2009 10:19:06
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Pete
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Andrew thanks for clarifying by pm ...the photo is now updated as can be seen here
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/N__4+cdo+B+troop.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1
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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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