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| Name: |
MR VINCE EDWARDS |
| Email Address: |
vinceedwards@btinternet.com |
| Comments: |
My father was Ronald Phillip Edwards.
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assigned to the Greek Navy for a while. |
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| submitted on February 28, 2019 10:54 AM EST |
| Name: |
Sheilagh Stones |
| Email Address: |
isca_sheilagh@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: |
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| Name: |
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| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
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| Name: |
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| Email Address: |
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| Comments: |
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| submitted on September 24, 2016 4:18 AM EST |
| Name: |
Cereta Drewett |
| Email Address: |
cereta.drewett@virginmedia.com |
| Comments: |
My late father joined the Navy just before the start of WW2. I have some photos with snippets of information and a brief written
description of what he did. He mentions training in the Commando Unit in preparation for Sicily invasion in 1943. I would
love to know more as I am compiling a family book using his photographs from this time. I am hoping you can help me. |
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| submitted on July 21, 2016 11:05 AM EST |
| Name: |
Steve Hale |
| Email Address: |
stevehale1@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: |
Hi Ex RN radio Op 1975-80, but am trying to see if my dad Lewis Hale, JX/165696 who I believe was Combined Ops, may have
been involved with D-Day in some capacity. From 3 Jun 1944 to 10 Aug 1944 he was assigned to HMS Shrapnel, Hendon Unit but
I can find no mention of this unit anywhere. Cheers |
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| submitted on March 3, 2016 4:08 PM EST |
| Name: |
Gordon Hughes |
| Email Address: |
emhug8@shaw.ca |
| Comments: |
Member of RN beach Signal Party Italy and Yugoslavia then Far East to surrender of Hong Kong 1943-1946 |
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| submitted on January 7, 2016 2:13 PM EST |
| Name: |
Steve Newport |
| Email Address: |
steve.newport@btinternet.com |
| Comments: |
Sorry typo error on last post the picture is on a page that is not numbered but is before page 65 he told me he is the lad
to the left of the picture. I think he said it was D day plus 1 . Regards Steve |
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| submitted on January 7, 2016 2:03 PM EST |
| Name: |
Steve Newport |
| Email Address: |
steve.newport@btinternet.com |
| Comments: |
Hi i am the son of the late J A Newport serial number p/jx 386255.I am to believe he was an RN commando during WW2 i have
his certificate of service he was assigned to HMS Quebec and HMS Copra between Sept 43 to Nov 45. He is one of the two commandos
in the picture before page 95 in the book stand by to beach by Gordon Holman.I also have some photos not sure if they are
relevant.Please feel free to contact me.regards Steve
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| submitted on July 12, 2015 12:01 PM EST |
| Name: |
Trevor Johnson |
| Email Address: |
trevorandjackie@btinternet.com |
| Comments: |
I am trying to find my late Father's war-time history. He was RN beach signals- Dorlin and Québec shown on service records.
I do not know which company he served with but medals show that he was attached to 8th Army - clasp on star- and his history
for Italy was from Sicily, Anzio + Salerno and from there, The Adriatic, Albania, Yugoslavia (Tito's partisans).I have after-action
reports 2 Commando for "Mercerised" and "Healing 2" and some good photographic evidence of an operation somewhere in Albania
1944 of, I presume, some of his company holding a captured German Kreigsmarine flag. Furthermore, I know that one of his mates,
acting P.O. Norris was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for an outstanding piece of work in the same theatre of operation.
I am also trying, without much success I must say, to locate any family members (sons/daughters etc) whose dad's were RN Commandos
in the theatres of op's mentioned. Thank you in anticipation. |
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| submitted on May 17, 2015 2:58 PM EST |
| Name: |
David Stevenson |
| Email Address: |
el.diabolo.dear.chupacabra@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
I am a proud grandson to Thomas William Stevenson of the RN Commandos who fought bravely in the name of freedom. |
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| submitted on December 30, 2014 3:22 PM EST |
| Name: |
Gordon Hughes |
| Email Address: |
emhug8@shaw.ca |
| Comments: |
Have recently returned from Beachhead Cemetery Anzio were I served as a replacement coder with a R.N. Beach Signal Unit. Mch
43 I was 18 replacing a Sam Bell who had been killed by shellfire, At the Anzio Museum I was presented with a scroll of thanks,I
took many photos of the graves, if you wish I could fwd. Now in my active 89yr. I remember those years well, I went on to
serve in Yugoslavia with Tito and Partisans, then out to Far East.I am a member of Commando Vets Ass |
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| submitted on November 27, 2014 8:26 PM EST |
| Name: |
Jim Coffey |
| Email Address: |
coffeyjp@primus.com.au |
| Comments: |
My Dad Pat Coffey also volunteer after his ship was mined. He was attached to the Americans (Patton I think?)in Northern Ireland,
Crewe Hall, Operation Torch, Husky and Padstow Cornwall. I think I've narrowed it down to F or G Commando. Great Site |
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| submitted on September 26, 2014 2:02 PM EST |
| Name: |
Orlando Goacher |
| Email Address: |
Orlandorussellpt@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
I Would like to hear from any person who has an interest in RN commandos ,Very much appreciate this website and all the information
people have posted, , personally i am grateful to those that keep the history of RN commandos alive,Thank you! I could not
have wished for a more Brave humble and inspirational man to be my Grandfather . Lt Commander John B Russell PBM of NAN commando,
DSC & Bar RN.. |
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| submitted on June 10, 2014 2:21 PM EST |
| Name: |
SUE HOLDEN |
| Email Address: |
SUEHOLDEN00@HOTMAIL.CO.UK |
| Comments: |
MY FATHER WAS THOMAS PRESCOTT AB AND WAS AT HMS SANDERS AND LATER THE LANDINGS ON SICILY. HE IS NOW 91 AND IN A CARE HOME
IN PRESTON |
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| submitted on November 5, 2013 5:09 PM EST |
| Name: |
Barry Smart |
| Email Address: |
barrysmart68@hotmail.com |
| Comments: |
Great website. I'm attempting to research my Grandfathers service in RNC but it's proving difficult as I'm struggling to identify
his unit. Did you manage to find personnel records for ratings during your research? |
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| submitted on October 16, 2013 5:41 AM EST |
| Name: |
Ann Johnson |
| Email Address: |
ann.johnson@hsf.com |
| Comments: |
Hi
Found your website fascinating and so full of information!! We've had our dad's papers back from the Navy Command and they
list all of QUEBEC, COPRA and PEMBROKE IV. His papers state he was a Stoker 1st class but we believe he was in combined
operations - he was awarded 6 medals (1939-45 Star, Alantic Star,Africa Star (with small silver badge saying 8th, Italy Star,
Defence Medal and War Medal). His papers also record HMS BRINDIST, NEMO and 89 flotilla but we can't find any trace of these
vessels/flotilla. Would they be anything to do with combined operations/commando training? Dad is showing as serving on
LCI(L)'s 278 and 281 as well. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
many thanks
Ann |
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| submitted on August 26, 2013 6:27 AM EST |
| Name: |
Paul Williams |
| Email Address: |
Williams.p.a@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: |
Hi there
Just found this site it's great , just read a few of the comments left , my grandfather was Thomas Mazzie RN commando he was
friends with jungle George I think they served together , I have a letter , poem or verse of some sort gorge sent my grandad
after the war , my grandad has passed on now so I have very little info on anything but I'm sure when I was a baby my grandad
would visit Jungle George , he has ended the letter to Sabu mazzie , fond memories jungle George , if anyone ones got old
stories or were friends of there's I'd love to hear many thanks Paul |
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| submitted on June 26, 2013 11:28 AM EST |
| Name: |
Steve Taylor |
| Email Address: |
steve_taylor_1953@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: |
My Father was a R.N. Commando - Terence Reginald Parry Taylor. |
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| submitted on May 11, 2013 7:49 AM EST |
| Name: |
Graham Chaplin |
| Email Address: |
gxchaplin@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
Fantastic site. Like lots of folks looking for info on Father or Grandfathers who served in the RN Commandos. Mine like most
is close lipped.
Dad was P.O. A.D. Chaplin M Commando. Thanks. |
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| submitted on April 1, 2013 3:25 PM EST |
| Name: |
ian martin |
| Email Address: |
ian.martin08@mypostoffice.co.uk |
| Comments: |
the one thing Ihave problem with griffin is there were 60-70 men in RNBC unit but!how many wore the GREEN BERET IN EACH UNIT? |
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| submitted on March 23, 2013 8:38 AM EST |
| Name: |
Graham Chaplin |
| Email Address: |
gxchaplin@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
My Dad was with RN M (Mike) Commandos. Thanks for your site. |
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| submitted on March 17, 2013 9:11 PM EST |
| Name: |
Glynn Thomas Spencer |
| Email Address: |
glynns@live.com.au |
| Comments: |
My Dad was POTEL Thomas clifford Spencer. He passed away in 1985 does anyone have knowledge of him? |
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| submitted on February 1, 2012 7:28 AM EST |
| Name: |
Richard Hardy |
| Email Address: |
madhead0309@aol.com |
| Comments: |
some interesting imformation, I run a ww2 reenactment group, Fox Commando RN (www.freewebs.com/foxcommando)and I am always
on the look out for more imformation and images to enhance my knowledge of the war time exploits of the RN commandos |
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| submitted on January 8, 2012 10:08 AM EST |
| Name: |
Richard Hardy |
| Email Address: |
Riichardhardyrn@aol.com |
| Comments: |
just came across this site and have discovered so much new imformation about the RNC well done!
Richard
CO Fox Commando Royal Navy WW2 living history group |
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| submitted on November 22, 2011 9:14 AM EST |
| Name: |
leeanne Mannering |
| Email Address: |
heavenlyshoes@btinternet.com |
| Comments: |
hi my dad passed this year and was in H group commando burma and Italy. He is pictured in beachhead commando with 4 other
friends incl jungle george he is no longer with us. wondered if anybody had any info on H as looking for my dads best friend
or his family. CHARLIE MALYON, dad talked about him every week in the last few years and i just read about him at IWM. Any
leads ? |
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| submitted on June 24, 2011 3:31 PM EST |
| Name: |
Susan Wynne (King) |
| Email Address: |
suewynne2@gmail.com |
| Comments: |
My Dad was Michael King and a Royal Navy Commando. He is in the photograph of G1 Commando on page 161 of 'Beachead Assault'.
He was taken prisoner with John (Jackie)Lennon and George Harrison. An account of their capture appears in 'Only Ghosts Can
Live' by Guy Morgan. I would love to hear from any of John's or George's family members. |
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| submitted on February 25, 2011 11:24 AM EST |
| Name: |
Jeannie Rudd nee Sayer |
| Email Address: |
ruddja@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
My late Father was a RN Commando. The photo with the 3 men together with Turton looks like my Dad. His name was F Sayer (nickname:
Curly Sayer) |
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| submitted on February 15, 2011 8:57 AM EST |
| Name: |
MARK SMITH |
| Email Address: |
MARKCHARLES.SMITH@YAHOO.CO.UK |
| Comments: |
VERY INTERESTING SUBJECT. MY UNCLE JIM IS ON THE COVER OF THE BOOK BEACHHEAD COMMANDOS ON THE LEFT IN TRAINNING IN THE DESERT. |
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| submitted on January 15, 2011 9:37 AM EST |
| Name: |
Donna Lee Butler |
| Email Address: |
d_ingbat@yahoo.ca |
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| Comments: |
My Dad, Leslie F.M.HENDERSON, RCN Retired, served with the Royal Naval Commandos in North Africa and Sicily, where he was
wounded. He passed away 23 Nov 2010 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, aged 85.
I found his membership cards to The Royal Naval Commando Association and letters from "Jungle Jim". I would be very interested
in hearing from anyone who may have served with Les ('Grannie')in either of those fields of operation. He was attached to
the 80th Flotilla. |
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