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[Post New]13/03/2011 16:46:11
    Subject: Holding Operational Commando Farewell Menu 1946
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Belly
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Hi all

Another recent purchase can anyone throw any light on the signatures, also does anyone know where was the Commando base at Wrexham?

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Belly
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[Post New]14/03/2011 00:01:37
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A very interesting menu and, judging by the fare, one for the Officer's Mess.

There are a few interesting signatures as far as I, personally, am concerned.

There is one who has quite clearly written 5 Cdo as part of his signature - I would love to know who that is...

Another, very flamboyant, signature features on quite a few Commando Service Certificates - second from bottom of the first page, grey ink but the 'E' is crossed so that it resembles a Union Flag.

Turn the menu upside down and one signature simply states "Dopey" - I believe this is Lt 'Dopey' Rose of No5 Cdo. Apparently thus named because he resembled one of the Seven Dwarfs. unfortunately no other info is available at this time.

Nick
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[Post New]14/03/2011 12:09:11
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Stephen Donnison
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yes fascinating . Signatures can be soo infuriating
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[Post New]14/03/2011 14:18:46
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Pete
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I think I spot a signature that may be of Captain Hutchison Burt MC of No.4 Cdo. along the centre fold. See our gallery page on him:
http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/4/Capt_+Hutchison+Burt+MC+-+No_4+Commando+E+Troop.jpg.html

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Pete

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