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03/11/2008 23:17:38
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Bill Harvey
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Hello
I have seen a picture of this flag in Flushing at one of the commorations. Does anyone know where the flag is? Their is a small one in the Spean Bridge Hotel.
Bill Harvey
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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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13/11/2008 11:51:26
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Uncle Beach
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Hi Bill,
When did you see the flag? Do you have a picture of that day.
Love too find out.
Kind regards
Ron
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13/11/2008 20:17:41
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Bill Harvey
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Ron
Look at the Photo Gallery under No4 Commando you will find that Stephane has put a photo from Vlissingen on with the flag.
Best wishes.
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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23/06/2019 20:23:53
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Pete
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Found this entry in Commando Association newsletter 19 issued September 1954
The Flag of Flushing, Holland, given to Major L.N. Coulson, MC. when No. 4 Commando liberated the town in 1944, has been presented by him to the Imperial War Museum in London. The Flag now appears in the Commando Corner.
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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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23/06/2019 22:02:59
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Bill Harvey
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Thanks Pete.
We have another Vlissingen one in the Museum.
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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