By Patrick Bishop
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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Buchanan, Herman Dewey
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Date of death : 02-May-1945
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Brown, William Arthur
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Date of death : 25-Feb-1945
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Joseph DacynHi John! my name is Benoit, from Normandy in France. As i was a Child, my dad give me and my brothers a Soldiers Bag, and my Bag is with the name Dacyn Joseph-15320687 and, in big letters : 6281-A
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J. MilonasThank you for the information about John Milonas C. I`ve adopted his grave at Margraten and am looking for information about him. Thank you -
Raymond William Champagne, JrWhoever added him I Thank You! I’m his grandson I never met him but have heard the stories. Fought in Anzio wounded twice. Then became a photographer In the Korean War. He married a Japanese national after the war. They moved to Elmira Ny where he passes -
Ronald WaiteDistinguished Conduct Medal : The action took place between the hrs 2300 and 0100 on the night 8/9 Apr in region (ref map sheet 77 III SE COMMACCHIO 1:25000) MR 569678. M Sqn SBS were based on the island CASNE DI CALDIROLO NR 5164 in Lake COMMACCHIO. Orders were received on 8 Apr to create... -
Winton L. Cameron
Hi Tony,
Looks like my father added this record from this photograph:
I guess Winton L. Cameron is the man on the right?3 Company 2 Regiment group
left to right Sgt Winton L. Cameron Sgt Arthur...www.specialforcesroh.com
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Stan WeatherallThat's my grandad. He died in 1997 or there abouts. I wonder what he'd think of me after all these years. I'm an English teacher in China. All the best to your fantastic website. /Robin Weatherall
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