Messages posted by: Bedfs'n'herts

Hi,

The only Bedfs and Herts Commandos I have at that rank is:

5946830 CSM Gimbert J (No 3 Commando)
5948937 CSM Leech J (No 3 & 7 Commando) MM
6687605 RQMS Kelsey (No 1 Commando)
5946789 RQMS Watkins S (No 3 & 4 Commando)

I now have a list of Bedfs and Herts that served with the Commandos and currently seeking pictures of members and information to put a display board together.

Regards,

Craig

Apologies, have updated. Thank you.

Dear all,

Recently picked up a fairbairn with a service number on the back, to date I have been unable to identify the original owner. The number is to Bedfs and Herts and is 59499?? with a rank of S/Sgt.

Any leads would be appreciated )

Regards,

Craig

Hi Paul,

The display I do is purely to the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. It consists of various regimental uniforms, photos medals ect for the period 1919-1958.

I can send you a picture of the last display I did to the regiment.

Regards,

Craig

Hi P, Andy,

Just seen your postings and sent a PM. Things have not progressed a great deal due to work commitments and postings.

Will be doing another display to the regiment in a couple of weeks and sorting out writes up and display items.

Regards,

Craig

All, thank you for your posts:

Steve,

If I find anything on E.James will let you know - I have several regimental journals which I am going through.

Vic,

I may have a little bit on the history of the 70th Bn, will have to check.

Stéphane,

Yes please to the picture of Jimmy Dix. If you have pics (or details) on any other Bedfs and Herts Commando that would be most appreciated.

I have in my collection the medal group to 5953035 Pte Jock Dale (No 4 Commando). He was MiD in Dieppe but any latter information is not know. To date I have not found a picture of him to put with the group.

Best Regards,

Craig

Thank you Pete,

No have not read that book, will have to find a copy to add to the library, thank you.

Mr J F Dix BEM Obituary - The Wasp Autumn 2002

The ranks of old warriors are further reduced as Jimmy Dix as he was affectionately known to many of us has left to join the Advance Party. He had been unwell for many months as he was taken ill very soon after he was admitted to The Royal Hospital Chelsea. He died on Sunday 28 July 2002.

Jimmy saw service in the Northampton and Suffolk Regiments before becoming a 'Bedford'. He was one of a group of splendid soldiers of the Regiment who volunteered for service with the Army Commandos and was awarded a BEM for bravery in action. It was here that he served alongside Jack Leech forming a close friendship which helped sustain them both through the adversities of the years.

As a Colour Sergeant serving with the 1st Battalion in Egypt he was selected to act as escort to the 'Colour Party' which attended the Coronation ceremonies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1952.

He was a Bedford through and through and as a member of the Regimental Museum Committee regularly attended Council Meetings for many years until 2000. He gave many hours of his time to help maintain and update the Regimental Museum at Luton. The final results will be a tribute to his efforts.

Jimmy had a lovely personality and it was always a pleasure to meet him at Regimental functions. We thank you Jimmy for your friendship and for all your devoted work on behalf of the Regimental Association.

We think of his nephew and family at this sad time and offer our sincere condolences.

RHM

Best Regards,

Craig

Dear All,

I am new to the forum, and just to introduce myself. I am a Civil Engineer based in the West Midlands. I have an interest in the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment and enjoy researching the regiment. I have numerous Regimental Journals dating from the 1920s.

I currently looking into men from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiments that served in the commandos. I am currently researching Jimmy Dix BEM (No 3 Commando, 4 Troop).

I have found an obituary that details limited information and a copy of Jack Leach MM Obituary where it mentions Dix carried Leach off the battlefield twice.

Any information on Dix (or indeed any Bedfs and Herts Commandos) would be much appreciated. :D

Best Regards,

Craig