Lt Derek Burr instructing American Rangers at Achnacarry

American Rangers at the Commando Depot, Achnacarry. Major Derek Burr later served as OC 4 troop No.5 Commando (ref. LL2/CA Newsletter).
The caption reads:
"Lt. Derek Burr of a Commando Depot stands behind four men of a Ranger unit whom he is instructing in the use of a M.1. Rifle.
(L-R): Pfc. Vernon Dougherty of Altoona, Pa., Pfc. Chas. Perachka of Mercer, Pa., Cpl. Alonzo Colds of Todd, N.C., and Cpl. Laurence Hickman of Bishopville, Md."
Date: 7 February 1943.
III-SC 180095, Credit The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration


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