And remember that in hours, days, months or even years to come, people might come across these pictures of your dad and learn about him, or they may even spot a relative in one of his pictures. As proud signallers we feel that "our story" is a summary of the whole Commandos activities down south, Signals troop was involved in every possible aspect of the Commando story, from Recce troop, Rifle Companies, Cdo HQ, B Ech, Supporting arms, through to being on HMS Antelope on the way down, as well as Canberra, RFAs Stromness, Resource, Sir Percival, Sir Tristram, HMS Intrepid and also on the RFA Sir Galahad when she got hit, we even had our Troop Sgt Major sailing the seven seas (inadvertently!) Add new photos or place a comment against a photo. I'm ploughing my way through his service record and now discover he joined the 45 Commandos in June 1949. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. Commando Veterans Archive | Norman Clack 45 Cdo. MNE P D CALLAN SGT R ENEFER CPL K EVANS CPL P R FITTON SGT R A LEEMING MNE G C MacPHERSON L/CPL P B McKAY MNE M J NOWAK MNE K PHILLIPS CPL I F SPENCER CPL A B UREN MNE D WILSON SPR C A JONES, Note: The narrative is contributed by everyone, but to clarify, any text that is not in bold is written by Steve, everyone else has a credit to their tomes. Headquarters Company (HQ Coy) consisting of the Signals Troop, Drivers and Admin/Base Staff were additional support. I was thinking, why dont we have a go?.., Five years later and three weeks to go before the 25th Anniversary, we have been putting together the book together since that conversation, when I say book, I really mean memories of a Signals Troop, a diary of random memories roughly and inexpertly thrown together in some form of chronological order. I have updated the gallery album with his troop. Andy Uren. 45 RM Commando Operations around the Meuse Jan 1945 - RoyalMarinesHistory An early snowfall meant the Commando was able to carry out cold weather warfare training, operating between 7000 and 11,000 feet (3,400m). At the turn of the Millennium, the Commando was deployed to Kosovo under KFOR as part of 3 Cdo Bde RM on Operation Agricola IV. In 1993 The Commando unit was deployed to Belize for the last operational jungle tour in that country. '45 Commando RM' Formed as 45 RM Commando in August 1943 from the disbanded 5th RM Battalion. 45RM Commando. Retired 1955 Died 1979. ! a pause in the drinking for the thought to sink in, several nano seconds later a reply Yea right, bugger that, give us another beer!! All personnel have completed the Commando course at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone in Devon, entitling them to wear the green beret, with attached personnel having completed the All Arms Commando Course. Sources Ellington, Cpl. 45 Commando RM 'B' Troop Football Team, Hong Kong 1946, Album: 45 Commando RM, 'E' Troop, Hong Kong 1946. Most progress was in Sangin, with schools being built and shops opening in the bazaar. Note @RoyalMarines @theRMcharity 4 38 Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. The Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the unit was the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM), Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Pat Chapman RM. Unfortunately, we were not without our share of injuries, and we had guys who were casevaced on the yomp, wounded during the final battle and also severely injured in the tragic bombing at Ajax bay, so they have their tales to tell as well. This Commando Veterans Archive website is ownedand managed, independently of the Association. This deployment saw the Commando take on a number of different roles, the principal one being that of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team(OMLT). Based at RM Condor,[1] their barracks in Arbroath, personnel regularly deploy outside the United Kingdom on operations or training. Some of the guys we tracked down were very keen on the idea and responded immediately with lengthy contributions (Eddie Corsar and Brian Harley) which probably fuelled our over optimistic time frames, however others were not as timely in their responses as our previous hierarchy and others made it plain that their time in the Corps was just a distant memory in their lives and they had no inclination to relive those times for whatever reason which they have every right to do. The deployment was a hectic 6 months, but the successes were notable. [21], October 2008 saw the Commando unit return to Afghanistan as Northern Battle Group in Helmand Province on Operation HERRICK 9. The accounts of battles and incidents are graphically seared in the memories of those who fought, and they are recorded in this publication as they were remembered, these are invaluable memories and not statements of fact. . The Lead Commando is at a high level of readiness, able to deploy at short notice on operations worldwide. They set up home in Stonehouse Barracks, Plymouth. Many books have been written and published about the Falklands War and the best include accounts of individuals who were there, and some include numerous interviews with the men who sailed with the Task Force to regain those distant islands. Castle Club Tripoli, circa late 1940s. 45RM Commando 'E' Troop. 'The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'. In a mirror image of its 1961 deployment to Kuwait, the Commando returned on Operation Driver [1] in 1994, in support of Kuwait, following some threatening troop movements by the Iraqis on their side of the border. View the 45RM Commando Roll of Honour. We have had all of those things now, but it has taken a lot of cajoling and nagging to get our inherently lazy ex comrades to put pen to paper or indeed fingers to keyboards. You've accepted analytics cookies. Soon even more men were needed and No.42 (Royal Marine) Commando was raised in August 1943. Commando Veterans Archive 2006 - 2016. In 1991 it deployed to Northern Iraq on a humanitarian assistance mission and in 1994 it was dispatched to reinforce the Kuwaiti border against renewed Iraqi aggression. [7][8], List of 45 Commando's active service[citation needed], The following Battle honours were awarded to the British Commandos during the Second World War. These elite troops conduct a range of operational tasks at home and across the globe. [17], In September 2003, 45 Commando was granted the Freedom of Angus in recognition of their service in Iraq and Afghanistan and contribution to the local economy of Arbroath, where they are based. The main combat elements of the Royal Marines are the battalion-sized commando units: the 45 Commando and 40 Commando. As part of the 1st Special Service Brigade the Commando participated in Operation Overlord, the D-Day Normandy landings, going on to move through Europe into Germany, including Montforterbeek on 23 January 1945. Photo courtesy of Luke Rockley, 45RM Commando, 'E' Troop, kia 7/4/45 Germany. Photo courtesy of Mary T Johnson, daughter of Roger, 45 Commando RM 1st 11 Football team Hong Kong 1946, Football Team with names. It will be published in nine sections; each will be released online as the 40th Anniversary of the events is reached. 45RM Commando. In 1993 The Commando was deployed to Belize for the last operational jungle tour in that country. They spent five years collecting in and chivvying the Signallers of 45 Cdo to record their memories and produced some 500 pages of photographs and memories of the men who were uniquely placed to record the war that 45 Commando Royal Marines fought. X-Ray Company Group was attached to the Special Boat Service(SBS), WhiskeyCompany Group attached to the Special Air Service(SAS). The Battle Group was in excess of 1200 strong, half of whom came from 45 Commando. Last update was at 31/10/2012 11:51:02, This message was edited 2 times. It was thought that one contribution running throughout might help to keep the story glued together and provide some continuity. [20], The focus switched to preparation for deploying to Afghanistan on Operation HERRICK 5 in late 2006. It is dedicated to all who have earned the right to wear the coveted Green Beret and be called a Commando. 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