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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M. FriedmannMarcel Friedmann also mentioned in SAS Daggers Drawn book by Damien Lewis, published 2024. He was quoted in the book as being parachuted back into France after arrived in Britain in 1943 then promptly volunteering for 4 SAS Regiment. He returned to assist as “the translator for Captain Derrick...
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John RidgwayI was very privileged to attend, at the expense of my employer Barclays, this wonderful establishment in 1973, celebrating my 20th birthday there. For a lad from Bradford, living away from home & working in Fleet Street at the time, it was an absolutely brilliant experience. It's only very...
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Joseph John MarkowitzThank you for the correction. I have seen this image mislabeled many times online. Joe was my neighbor. He was like an Uncle to me. I called him Uncle Joe. He and his wife never had children, so they would watch us when I was young. Can confirm as well that he is the one with the Bazooka. He...
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