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Hi Everyone
We nipped over to Alrewas to check out the memorial and I have attached a photo in its winters clothing :) ...........it was nice to see a Christmas wreath had also been laid
And for those not able yet to have seen the new Armed Forces memorial I have attached a couple of photo's of the fantastic sculptures which we found very moving.
Regards to all..........and a Happy New Year!!
John M
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Thanks jcb for that reference.
Without knowing the source of the authors info it is difficult to draw any conclusions.
The narrative in the WD's says it was discussed in the summer of 1942. your date states that 10IA Cdo were to be issued with their beret on 3/9/1942.
So it is still possible for No 1 Cdo to have been issued with beret's already before this date. Certainly the first written evidence of the beret being worn in battle is No 1 Cdo in the North Africa landings.
From my own research experience I know that dates and such can get confused even by people who were actually taking part in the various actions.
Thanks for this info it is certainly something worth keeping in mind for future resolution if possible.
Best regards
John M
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Hi Again
Please refer here:
http://www.stnazairesociety.org/Archives/greenberet.html
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John M
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Hi Everyone
According to my research:
Combined Op War Diaries narrative:
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'The next phase was the CO's decision to first seek the approval of the commander SSB Bob Laycock for No 1 Cdo to take into use the Green Beret.
Naturally agreement was forthcoming. Wherupon as a gesture ,Bob Laycock said that when stock were available No 1 Commando would be issued with the beret first. The Green beret was taken into use by No 1 Cdo prior to them embarking for operation 'Torch' in November 1942.'
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John M
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Hello Jcb
We are always open to new info etc.
Please give the reference for your info re No 4 troop 10IA Commando and the green beret.
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John M
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Hello Steph
Sid Meddings was a member of Lincoln Branch CVA and I am sorry to report passed away several years ago.
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John M
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Hi Ian
I've sent you an email with some suggestions...... it's in your PM box.
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John M
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Hello Ian
May I add further to Nic & Geoffs advice that you view the No 4 Cdo War Diaries at the National Adchives at Kew and the written documentation at the National Army Museum at Chelsea Barracks.
I have viewed both. I was impressed how many names etc were recorded in No 4's when you compare it to others I have looked at. The Army museum stuff particularly had lots of lists of names.
Also I think you should re-contact the APC and ask for his complete record.
Like Nic I have a complete photo copy containing about 10 sheets of my fathers record. I think they have sent you just a summary. I think this depends on the luck of the draw as to who sees to your case.
Keep at them!!
Best of luck
John M
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Hi Stephen
Thanks for bringing that to our attention.......can you let us have the site addys for them.
The CVA Commemorative covers are well into being designed and finally approved before being unleashed on the membership and public.
Watch this space for details.
Very best regards
John M
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Well done Bob & Janet
Thank heavens someone is looking out for these errors
With much respect and kind regards
John M
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Hello Steve
Well one was fairly famous. Sgt King was later Commissioned into the Commandos served in the Lovat Scouts was awarded an MC and was recommended for the VC and was awarded the DSO as a Captain and ended up a Major.
He was tragically killed in a road accident in 1962.
Cuthbertson ended up as Deputy Lord Mayor of Tyne And Wear Council and later was a very successful businessman.
The old Commando spirit hey :D
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JohnM
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Hello Steph
It is quite a rare book...........and very hard to get a hold of........I have several Book Dealer friends .........would you like me to try and source it for you?
It will be no trouble at all.
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John M
You could also try online but I think you will be very lucky to get it.
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Hi
There is a book written about this escapade:
The Amateur Commandos
By Raymond Foxall
Published 1980
Hale
Humorous read and quite tragic in the end.
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John M
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Lincoln Branch CVA held their Christmas Lunch today 11 Dec.
Well attended and we were pleased to welcome Stehpen Donnison and his family who joined us for the meal and toast to the CVA's future.
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The Christmas Lunch for the East Mids Branch CVA is being held as usual at Louth Golf Club Louth Lincs. Tuesday 11th December 13.00hrs.
It's been a tough year for the branch and several of it members but we all hope to drink to the membership and the future of the CVA.
A jolly time is guaranteed
Regards
John Mewett
EMCVA Branch Secretary
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