48 royal marine commando

[skyep]

My uncle (Anthony White ) was in the 48 royal marine commando during World war 2. I have managed to obtain a book by Ken Ford relating to them. Anyone else have any information whatsoever regarding this topic?

[Mikeyd2]

Here's an interesting article....

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/emsworth.twinning/Me m003x.html

[Octavius]

Another one here:

http://www.ornebridgehead.org/biog_48cdo.htm

[skyep]

Mikeyd2/Octavius, Thank you both so much! I never had the chance to meet my uncle, any information I get, is another piece of the jigsaw of exactly what they went through. xx

[Toureman]

Try here...

http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/museum.htm

[skyep]

toureman - Thankyou for your input! :0)

[teadrum]

what troop of the 48th was he in during the war?

[skyep]

Hi teadrum - I am unsure as to what troop he was in, we have some details, E COY - Division & Registry number - PLY X / 104 833
Do you have any other information please ?

[teadrum]

not exactly, i have no connection with the 48th but i do have an old photo which is small and slightly blurred showing a group of men posing for the camera .. on the back of the photo it says B:TROOP 48 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO B.L.A. HOLLAND 1945 .. as i have not read Ken Fords book i do not know if the photo appears in it. send me your email details to [email protected] and i will send you a scan if you want one.

[dazzar]

teadrum, skyep

My Grandfather served in 48 RM Commando - B Troop. I wonder if he is in the picture? Could someone send a copy of the scanned picture to my email: [email protected]

I have two pictures of a group of Marines during training.

[skyep]

Hi dazzar - I'm afraid I didn't save the scan as my uncle wasn't on that particular photograph. I would suggest emailing [email protected] I am sure he will send you a scan of it! I wish you the best of luck xx

[48RMC]

Hi skyep, Hi dazzar.
My father served with 7th battalion RM from April 41 and then passed into 48 RMC. he was hospitalised just before D day. He died five years ago and going through his possessions we found a small photograph taken in Sicily 1943.
On the back is written in my father's hand "killed in france 15th July 1944 48 R. M. Commando. Two marines of 48 were killed that day, White, Anthony A and Dorman John.
I suspect that the photo is of your Uncle, do you have any photos of him taken at this time?If you let me have your email I will try to scan the photo I have.
Dazzar, I would appreciate a copy of the two photos you have of Marines in training.
My email is [email protected]

[swiffpool]

Hi all,

My Grandad appeared a few times in Ken Fords book. He was one of the lucky ones to survive but passed away a few years ago. If any of you guys have any scans of the 48 Royal Marine commando's I would appreciate it so much. Thanks all. [email protected]

[Smudger1947]

My late Father in Law was also in 48 RMC, name of Frank White - Knocker to the lads. i do not know which Troop he was in, any help out there? sadly Frank died of cancer back in about 2001. I am just interested to find his history through the regiment. I know he was at Normandy and Walcheren, i tok him there before he was too ill to travel.