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Displaying 1 - 49 of 49Operation 'Bean' report which took place on 23 November 1944.
Apart from No 1 Cdo this operation included elements of No 5 Cdo/ 8th Fd Regt/' V' Force .
All abbreviations have been transcribed as written to maintain the integrity of the original document.
OPERATION “BEAN” SECRET
Copy of Original document supplied by John Mewett
Transcribed by Elaine Southworth-Davies
NA Document Ref:- WO218/63
Order of the day Serial No 8
2nd February 1945
Author: Lt.Col. K.R.S. Trevor, Cheshire Regiment
Commanding, No. 1 Commando
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
Gentlemen, I can't say how proud I am of the unit, and honoured to command you. During the whole time at Hill 170, every man in every Troop and in every department worked and fought magnificently. There was not a weak link anywhere. No. 1 was a perfect fighting machine.
Patrol: 20 Nov 44.
This is a map showing a general view of all the key areas of 3 Commando Brigades action in the Myebon and Kangaw area of Burma during January and Febuary 1945
Map of the Kangaw Blockade of 3 Commando Brigade January/Febuary 1945 with coded areas marked.
Author: Major D.B. Drysdale, BM, 3 Cdo Bde [view].
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
One of a series of the Magazine of the Third Commando Brigade produced and published between 1944 and 1946 for issue to those serving in the Brigade. This copy from Nick Collins.
In a No 1 Commando Newsletter dated 27th Feb 1944 it mentions about the new Brigade Magazine being published. It states that "From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor, and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director on the publishing staff."
One of a series of the Magazine of the Third Commando Brigade produced and published between 1944 and 1946 for issue to those serving in the Brigade. This copy from Andy Maines.
In a No 1 Commando Newsletter dated 27th Feb 1944 it mentions about the new Brigade Magazine being published. It states that "From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor, and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director on the publishing staff."
One of a series of the Magazine of the Third Commando Brigade produced and published between 1944 and 1946 for issue to those serving in the Brigade. This copy from Julie Warren.
In a No 1 Commando Newsletter dated 27th Feb 1944 it mentions about the new Brigade Magazine being published. It states that "From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor, and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director on the publishing staff."
One of a series of the Magazine of the Third Commando Brigade produced and published between 1944 and 1946 for issue to those serving in the Brigade.
In a No 1 Commando Newsletter dated 27th Feb 1944 it mentions about the new Brigade Magazine being published. It states that "From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor, and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director on the publishing staff."
Account of the action fought by Nos. 1 and 5 Army Commandos and 42 RM Commando on Hill 170 on the 31st January 1945.
National Archives Document number WO218/81
Copy of Original document: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
Ref. Map Sheet BURMA 84 [? over 8] 1" to 1 mile.
The narrative has been kept true to the original with abbreviations etc.
Appendix to HQ 3 Cdo Bde War Diary for Feb 45
15 Indian Corps: Special Order of the Day
Field 17 Feb 45
Author: Lieut. Gen. Sir A.F. Philip Christison, KBE, CB, MC, Comd 15 Indian Corp
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
To: 3 Commando Brigade
Appendix to HQ 3 Cdo Bde War Diary for Feb 45
25 Indian Division: Special Order of the Day
Field 3 Feb 45
Author: Major-General G.N. Wood, OBE, MC, Comd.
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
This is a transcript of a letter sent by LCpl. Philip Bennett 42RM Commando to his wife recounting recent actions at the battle of Hill 170 at Kangaw. Courtesy of his son Chris Bennett who also provided the photo which has been added to the letter.
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Private James Beech, HQ 3 Special Service (Commando) Bde., reported initially by the War Office to have died a prisoner of war in Japanese hands, died in Poona Hospital, India, a victim of infantile paralysis. [1+2]
On the 31st January 1945 he is listed as being wounded whilst with No 5 Commando. [3]
Source: Burma Star Association Membership Lists.
Lance Sergeant Arthur Bulford served in 3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade HQ. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Suffolk.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued February 2004.
Source: Burma Star Association Membership Lists.
Temporary Captain Gardner received a Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. During his 2 years of service in the Far East he served as Adminstration Officer for No.1 Commando, and as Acting Major in 3 Commando Brigade HQ in the role of Quartermaster General. He was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service. Resided in Rome post war.
3 Commando Brigade Ordnance Officer.
[Source: Burma Star Association Membership List].
3 Special Service Brigade.
[Source: Burma Star Association Membership List].
3 Commando Brigade.
[Source: Burma Star Association List].
Captain Bernard Tozer was serving as Staff Captain in 3 Special Service Brigade HQ on its formation August 1943 [1]. On 13 June 1946 he was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
Sources
[1] Navy Lists August 1943- see linked content below.
[2] London Gazette 37598, page 2767 (HM Birthday Honours).
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando