Leonard Cubitt EX1168

Hi
Just looking for any information on what my grandfather did during WW2 -

I know he was in the Marines and we know he serverd in Burma during that time. But would be interested if anyone can provide actual accounts of where his team where and any battle information.

In the photo he is 3rd Row in the middle.

Thanks
Mark.

Hello Mark

Just as a starter for you if your GF was a Royal Marine Commando (as certificate shows) then I would start your search with 42 RM Commando and 44 RM Commando both these units served in 3 Commando Brigade along with No 1 Army Commando No 5 Army Commando in Burma in WW2.

Hope this helps you along a little.

Best regards

John M

Hi Mark

In addition to what John stated and in the absence of anything in our own online archive you would have to apply for a copy of his Service Record to find out more about which unit he served in. How to do so can be found here: https://www.commandoveterans.org/ServiceRecords.

The Commando Service Certificate shows he was at the Holding Operational Commando on the 14 December 1945 and the date of commencement of his commando service in July 1943 shown on there coincides with the formation of six new RM Commando units to the existing two (joining the earlier formed Army Commando units) and as a result the necessary restructuring of the Special Service Brigade increasing from one to four brigades. The photo indicates service in the Far East. As such I have added a page for your grandfather as follows and this can be updated if you find additional evidence of service https://www.commandoveterans.org/Leonard_Cubitt_RM

Do you have a good photo of your Grandfather on his own either in uniform, or later in civvies ? Also do you have the dates and places of birth and death (if applicable) of your grandfather?

Pete

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Thanks for the info - greatly appreciated.
DOB : 30 July 1919 Hargrave, Suffolk
DOD : 13 September 1972 - Colchester, Essex

Hi Mark

I have updated our archive and gallery with details that we know for sure at the moment. Should you in the future obtain his service record and discover a specific commando unit just let me know and I will amend it. Also I can add your surname if you provide it to the credit rather than just your first name should you wish that.

A-Z Personnel: https://www.commandoveterans.org/Leonard_Cubitt_RM

Gallery: https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Holding+Operational+Commando+HOC/Cubitt/

Pete