Messages posted by: steph

Hello to all

Find enclosed few photos taken in FLUSHING between the 1st and 3rd november 2014. Cermonies for
the 70th anniversary of the landing in WALCHEREN ( Netherland )

Pat CHURCHILL 4 Cdo, and René ROSSEY ( Free French Commandos ) were there.

But too, several children of French and British commandos. SIDE BY SIDE

It was a wonderful time there. The meeting, and dinner with the children and Pat CHURCHILL was great.

Best wishes

stéphane

Hello LISA

I sent to you a private message, I know John since many years.

Best wishes

stéphane

http://basse-normandie.france3.fr/2014/04/30/comment-circuler-en-basse-normandie-le-6-juin-2014-468839.html

It will be a big trouble to drive around Ouistreham etc.... the 6th of june.

The Official 70th anniversary of D.Day ceremony will take place in OUISTREHAM. with 17 presidents and politicians.
Roads will be closed

9000 people invited, but for all who are going there every year and not for only the "big" ceremonies, it will be impossible.

I'm not a politician and know any politician so, couldn't attend the ceremonies.

Hello SAM,

I met yesterday evening in Ouistreham Bert BEDDOWS 3 Cdo 4 Troop, but he didn't recall your grandad.

Don't know if you've seen this photo before, but your grandad is on.

Best wishes

stéphane

This is the photo, from BOB CUBBITT, who wrote the names on.

I sent an e-mail to Frederik ROBBINS's daughter but any answer for the moment.
Please send to me a PM, and maybe i could give you the address of someone who could speak to you
about your grandad. ( I hope )

best wishes

stéphane

Hello

I laid flowers on F. ROBBINS's grave in June or August, and at Christmas each year.

I met his daughter few years ago, and we are since in touch. I introduced her to Jim CLINTON 4 Troop and
it was a "special" time for both, because Jimmy was near her dad when he died.

I send to you a private mail

stéphane

Hello Sam,

I'm in touch with the daughter of Frederik ROBBINS 3 Cdo 4 Troop KIA 20 08 1944 near DOZULE. So, maybe he is the ROBIN you'd mentioned
I know and have copy about the photo where we can see your grandad after the Dieppe Raid in august 1942.

Best wishes

stéphane

Hello to all.

For the moment, there is any programe for next june. With National Ceremony in Sword Beach, ( Ouistreham ). Village are waiting the National programe for their own ceremonies.
I know just for the moment, the official ceremonie will be at Ouistreham the 6th of june at 15.00 h.

A plaque for the French Commandos should be involved the 7th of june in Colleville-Montgomery ( avenue de Bruxelles ) but not time for the moment.

So, when we know more. I will let you know. Will phone to Amfreville town hall, or going there in the next weeks.

Best wishes

stéphane

Hello to all.

I Would like to know, which Padre was attached to 4 cdo ( I know of course the French Padre, René de Naurois, was with 4 cdo ), is there an other one.

And too, which Padre with 6 cdo, 41, 45,46, 47 RM cdo.

I'm writing about 1st and 4th commando brigade in Normandy, but haven't much informations about the Padre.

Thanks

Best Regards

Stéphane

Hello

I sent JOHN NOTMAN's photo to Andrew, but don't know if he received it.

Best wishes

stéphane

Hello,

Maybe Roy CADMAN, Jack COX, Jack LAMB could help they were in 1 troop too.

regards

stéphane

Waiting this !!!!

Hello to all

Few years ago, I was in touch with someone who got JOHN NOTMAN's photos from e-bay ( if i remember well ) and medals too.
He sent to me copies of this.

best regards

stéphane

Hello,

I found the list :

This is 1st commando brigade signal troop with names for D.Day,

captain J ALEXANDER Royal Signals
captain B A BEATIE Royal Signals
Lieut L W BRIDGER Royal Marines

Csm E B MEPHAM
Csm H LARKHAM

Etc...

there is too, list for 23rd march 1945 crossing of Rhine to V.E. Day

regards

stéphane

Thanks a lot Nick an Pete for these informations, I remember to have a list about the 1st brigade signals troop on D.Day.

Hope to find it.

Thanks again.

stéphane