By Jenny Simpson
By Des Turner
About The Site:
This site is dedicated to the memory of Special Forces from World War 2 to the present who served and died in places and under circumstances most of us can only imagine in our worst nightmares.
My research has taken nearly 40 years and is sadly still ongoing as wars and conflicts show no sign of abating worldwide.
I sincerely hope that no information,errors or omissions cause any offence to families or Associations.
I hope this site serves as an everlasting memorial to past,present and future Special Forces.
Please feel free to contact me re errors or additional material.
In memory of my late father-in-law Adam Anderson,PPA 1944-45.
John Robertson, Ayr, Scotland
Please note all dates given numerically are in the British format. i.e. 5.3.2008 is 5th March 2008 and not 3rd May 2008
RIP John Robertson
It is with great sadness that i have to report the passing of my dad, John Robertson. Today June 9th 2020 he passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer. He began this site 15 years ago after many years of passion for military history. The site has grown and grown due to his love of helping people find out more about lost relatives. Site also dedicated to his wife June Robertson who passed away 5th October 2023. Rest in peace Mum & Dad.
My research has taken nearly 40 years and is sadly still ongoing as wars and conflicts show no sign of abating worldwide.
I sincerely hope that no information,errors or omissions cause any offence to families or Associations.
I hope this site serves as an everlasting memorial to past,present and future Special Forces.
Please feel free to contact me re errors or additional material.
In memory of my late father-in-law Adam Anderson,PPA 1944-45.
John Robertson, Ayr, Scotland
Please note all dates given numerically are in the British format. i.e. 5.3.2008 is 5th March 2008 and not 3rd May 2008
RIP John RobertsonIt is with great sadness that i have to report the passing of my dad, John Robertson. Today June 9th 2020 he passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer. He began this site 15 years ago after many years of passion for military history. The site has grown and grown due to his love of helping people find out more about lost relatives. Site also dedicated to his wife June Robertson who passed away 5th October 2023. Rest in peace Mum & Dad.
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Date of death : 12-Jul-1944
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William StalkerBilly was a post-war friend of my dad (William Regan) who was in 7 Commando and was captured on Crete in 1941. I met him lots of times - they were great men. -
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L Det SAS reunion 1996Hi Craig,
The man third from left is Dougie Arnold. He was taken prisoner of war on Operation Squatter, escaped Italian POW camp and took part in 1st SAS raids in NW Europe.
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Malayan ScoutsMy grandad, Alf White. Back row, second from right in the slightly darker uniform. I have a small copy of this photo, a larger one is in Alf Whites album in the Imperial War Museum. -
Anelyf Rees
His SOE file is available at National Archives. I've added the link to his record above. You can go to National Archives to view or request page check from them. They then quote you cost for a... -
Anelyf ReesHi - I believe this is my great uncle - could you please tell me more about his SOE service? -
Juan C. MendozaDear Sir:
I am conducting a research project about Spanish-born emigrants (mainly Galician-born, NW Spain) serving in U.S. Armed Forces in WW2. Mr. Juan C. Mendoza was born at Ferrol, Spain (1911), and he travelled to U.S. at 1942. I would be grateful if any information about him would be... -
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