Commandos - United We Conquer
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Welcome to the Commando Veterans Archive
The Commando Veterans Archive has been developed in order to appeal to all those who have an interest in the Commandos. The first Commando units formed were the Army Commando Units of WW2, formed in 1940. These were followed by the Royal Marine Commandos. The Navy and RAF also provided Commando personnel in WW2. If you have earned the right to wear the coveted Green Beret and be called Commando, or you are family or friends of the Commandos you are welcome to add to and enjoy the site.
Please feel free to pay tribute, research or simply satisfy the curiosity that you may have about the proud history of the Commandos.
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Did you serve with 3 Commando Brigade ?
We are looking for photos and information from anyone who may have served with any element of 3 Commando Brigade. These would include Exercises, Operations, and Conflicts, that took place at any time from the end of WW2 to more recent times.
Some examples would be the Malayan Emergency, the Suez Crisis, Oman, Aden, Sarawak, Libya, Borneo, N. Ireland, The Falklands Conflict, West Indies, Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, The Congo Republic, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan.Commando History and Training
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Whether you are considering a future military career in the Commandos, or simply curious, you should make yourself aware of the origins of their training. This resume dispels some common myths, and explains how it developed into the present All Arms Commando Course. Included is a film about todays 'Pre Royal Marines Course', as well as another about WW2 Commando Training called "The Green Beret". Join the Commando Veterans Association
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You can join the Commando veterans Association as either a Full Member (Commandos) or Associate Member (families and friends). Simply download the relevant application form, complete it in full and pop it in the post as directed on the form.
You will receive your membership pack including membership card and a copy of the most recent newsletter 'Dispatches' which includes information on the Association and planned events.
Commando Obituaries
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Lord Lovat Interview
An interview with Lord Lovat recorded in 1978 in Inverness. The first speaker is Henry Brown OBE who compiled this interview onto a tribute tape for the Army Commandos. Lord Lovat tells of some of his memories of D-Day as the Commander of 1 Commando Brigade who spearheaded the D-Day assault. The tape was kindly donated by Ray Brooks son of Ernie Brooks No 4 Commando, implemented by John Mewett, and converted to MP3 by Mike Thomas at Yellow Wall studios Lockington Liecs.
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Registering on the Commando Veterans Archive, or on the Commando Veterans Association Facebook page, does not make you a member of the Association. The Commando Veterans Assciation needs your support and membership. Find out more here.
