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Lieutenant Norman Rose, aged 18, embarked with 47RM Commando June 1944 for operations at Port en Besin, Normandy. Wounded November 1944 during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Previously served in 40RM Commando.

Image credit: Terry Gleave.

Image credit: Freda Rimini.

Last known residing Raunds, Northamptonshire.

 

 

Member of the Commando Association last known residing Harrow Weald.

 

23.10.1941 attested into the Royal Marines. To Dalditch for training. Dispatch Rider.

11.07.1942 posted 41RM Commando 'P' Troop. Active service with the commandos included Sicily, Normandy, Walcheren, and the advance into Germany.

13.05.1946 discharged Class A.

1941-1943 - Royal Marines service in Malta. 

1943-1944 - 41RM Commando during the Normandy and Walcheren campaigns and later in Hong Kong. 

 

Image credit: Jeremy Neild-Siddall, son.

Image: His son in law Graeme.

Served in 41RM Commando from 2 November 1942 until 4 March 1944.
Service Record
26.03.1942 - Depot RM Lympstone on enlistment.
12.05.1942 - RM Division.
02.11.1942 - 41RM Commando.
05.03.1944 - Copra V.O.
07.04.1944 - RM Camp Dalditch.

Gunner Probert was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma (Hill 170). Post war member of the Commando Association from Worcester.