* In November 1945 Nos.1 and 5 Cdos. were in Hong Kong. The war was over and they were in the process of running down through demobilization. As numbers decreased No 1 Cdo. and No 5 Cdo. merged to form No 1/5 Commando. 45 RM Cdo. gradually took over their duties until 1/5 Cdo. was finally disbanded at the beginning of 1947."
** When viewing troop photos be aware that individuals on occasions moved troops.
High resolution troop picture of No.5 Cdo pre 1942 courtesy of Terry Rowe, son of Pte Ernest Albert Rowe. If you can help with any information please let me know
back row: Christian Peterson, Bernard Howe, Capt John Beasley, Jock Miller, James Hines; front row: ? , Jock Henry, Noel Brown, David Malen. Photo courtesy Stephen Donnison
(aka Stuart Chant-Sempill). No.5 Commando . Lieutenant Chant was awarded the MC for his actions at St Nazaire in 1942. Open for details of his citation. Photo courtesy of John Robertson.
