Can You Help?
Last Updated 29 November 2001

Ahoy there Tony I would greatly appreciate it if you could publish the following photo of my Dad to see if there are any oppos still around that remember him.
 
His details are`Bob Pearce` (known also as Mick)
Service No:-     PLY/X4348
Joined Corps:-    May 1943
Left Corps:-     Sept 1955
His active service was through WW2, Middle East (Baker Troop - 45 Cdo RM) Far East Hong kong, Korea, HMS Birmingham, HMS Ocean, various other ships. Served in 41 Cdo RM (Malta), RM Stonehouse Plymouth, Eastney Bks  plus several other Units and locations.
 
Any contacts to me (his son) at r.e.pearce@btinternet.com
 
Many thanks
 
Bob Pearce (Jnr - former Bootneck also).

 
My Grandad WALTER (TOM) THOMAS is trying to find some old friends that he served with whilst in the ROYAL MARINES 40TH COMMANDO MAY 1946 - FEBRUARY 1960 His number was PO/X6624. He served aboard the GAMBIA for around 2 ˝ years. Whilst he was on board there was another Marine killed. His name was Paddy Bray and he was Squashed.  Aboard the VANGUARD for around 14 months. 1948 - 1949 approx. The Vanguard was due to take the old Kind to Australia but the plans changed at the last minute.


Also whilst he was aboard the Gambia it ran into a ship that was passing mail. The mail ship pulled ahead in front of the Gambia and they collided. She had to go back into "dry-dock" in Malta for repairs.  He is particularly looking to trace Ronald (Tex) King who left at the same time as as Tom. Tex bought himself out and was last known to be planning to live in Australia. If you knew Tom and/or remember these events please contact me at Hediards@yahoo.com I will pass on all messages that I receive…… Once again, many thanks!

If any one can identify anyone in this photo please contact Mac McIntosh at
xbootnec@aol.com  many thanks.
PO/X112989 Cpl (Harry) Pocock joined the corps on 17/6/1942, harry is 3rd from the right, any person who knew or served with harry e-mail me an i`ll pass on any information to his family. Harry passed away on 24/3/2001.contact me on trevor.keeling@virgin.net

I believe that this photo is of A troop, 41 Commando on the beach on 6 June 1944. The standing officer is said to be LT Paddy Stevens. I have reason to believe that the soldier (sgt) kneeling and looking at the camera is my Grandfather. I would like to confirm this and seek anybody's assistance.

Caption: Normandy, France. 1944-05-06. British soldiers crouch on the beach immediately after the "D" Day landing, waiting for a tank to pass by before they advance inland.

Thanks, Stuart McKay Australia
mcstu@netconnect.com.au

I recognise the faces but can't put names to them. Probably 42 Cdo RM

late 50's early 60's anyone know who, where and when?

John Bailey

Sir, I am trying to trace any friends or colleagues of my father who served with the Royal Marines during WWII. His details are as follows:- Ivor Morris Jones PO/X 117713 Joined on 26 Jan 1943 at Lympstone Jan 1944 A/Coxs'n 

Any replies to a.morris@tesco.net


Hi There,
Lost Mates. Photograph taken in Dhala, early 60's. I know who I am, please give me the names of the other three, or perhaps they can get in touch with me.

Yours aye.
Andy O'Pray

Regards my father JAMES DEARDEN (PLY X790) I have attached 2 pictures of him one he's on his own and that is taken from the other picture of him and some of his shipmates on the group picture he's on the right hand side as you look at it.

Is there any more info that you need if so I'll give you all I have at the moment as I'm in the process of getting his records from the RM Records all the paper work as gone to them about 2 weeks ago.

Thank you very much for all the info and help you have given and also for what your doing for me as well it is very much appreciated by me and my family.
Best Regards...   John and Sandy
The photo is of a P.O.Potter RM in Bari I think its in Italy accepting a Torch, can any of your members tell me what and when it was?

Thanks Brian
G'day, I am writing from Tasmania, Australia. I have been trying to trace some facts about my Father (deceased), who was a R M commando during 1939-45. His name was Ronald Parr and I know that he served on the HMS Warspite and HMS Resolution. I would like your help in publishing his photo and asking for anyone with any information to contact me Thanks so much for any help you may be able to offer. 

Regards, Clive R Parr.
Can you identify anyone in this photo? - If you can mail Graham Chapman
            1. Brian Bayliss.
            2.
            3.
            4. Blondie Sherman.
            5. Ivor  ?.
            6. Aussie Glover.
            7. Charlie Charlton.
            8. Mike Welshman.
  thanks for all your help.
 Graham.