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04/03/2014 19:02:21
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Pete
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The month of March is significant in Commando history and whilst we remember those who died in action, or of wounds, or whilst on active service in WW2, let us not forget those who have died since WW2. To name but a few:
March 1947
Marine Roger Fowke 42 Cdo RM
Marine Maurice Watson 42 Cdo RM
Marine Paul Watson 42 Cdo RM
Marine Thomas Thompson 42 Cdo RM
Marine Arthur Woodhouse 40 Cdo RM
13th March 1966
Sgt Cecil Wylie Foster 42 Cdo RM
23rd March 1973
Sgt. Ivor Swain 8 Bty 29 Cdo RA
21st March 2003
Sergeant Les Hehir 29 Cdo RA
Lance Bombardier Llywelyn Karl Evans 29 Cdo RA
Also from 3 Cdo Bde and killed with the above on the 21st March were Major Jason Ward, Capt. Phillip Guy, CSgt John Cecil, WO2 Mark Stratford; Mne. Sholto Hedenskog, and Op. Mech. (Comms) Second Class Ian Seymour RN (148 Cdo Bty, RA)
30th March 2003
Marine Christopher Maddison 539 Assault Squadron RM
6th May 2006
Marine Paul Collins 42Cdo attd 847 Naval Air Squadron
3rd March 2007
Lance Bombardier Liam (Paddy) McLaughlin 29 Cdo
Lance Bombardier Ross Clark 29 Cdo
6th March 2007
Marine Benjamin Reddy 42 Cdo
30th March 2008
Lieutenant John Thornton 40 Cdo RM
Marine David Marsh 40 Cdo RM
We will remember them
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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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05/03/2014 11:10:35
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John M
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aye...... We will Remember Them
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Do not speak.....unless it improves on Silence.
A good teacher opens the door.....you must enter yourself.
For Dad No 12 Commando & 4 Troop No 1 Commando
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09/03/2014 20:33:15
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Bill Harvey
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Every year we remember them. Hope to be up this week at memorial will remember them. Bill
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Bill Harvey
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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