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Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 23-01-20, 05:19 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Cheers Guys:) Cheers Guys:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 23-01-20, 04:33 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Well guys I finally finished framing some of my... Well guys I finally finished framing some of my uncles docs from the filming of The Cockleshell Heroes’ Hope you like it. Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 08-08-15, 04:13 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Thats interesting as in the film they are on the... Thats interesting as in the film they are on the correct side:confused:

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 08-08-15, 12:14 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Whilst going through some of Podge's photos I... Whilst going through some of Podge's photos I found a number of items relating to the film. Here are a couple of pictures. The text is on the back of the 'Cockleshell Heroes' drill with stars photo....

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 30-07-15, 04:40 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Guy's, Just though I'd give the people who... Hi Guy's, Just though I'd give the people who know Podge the heads up. I've just got back from Exmouth where I've been helping to clear his house as he's gone into a care home. His legs don't seem...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 12-08-13, 07:54 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv I agree:) I'd like to see you get a set like... I agree:) I'd like to see you get a set like Harold's for £500!! And after all, he is a film star!:D:D:D Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 12-08-13, 02:42 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Got this back. Do you think the are edging their... Got this back. Do you think the are edging their bets? I've seen a group of three RM medal for £395! Irv:rolleyes: Dear Madam, Thank you for your enquiry about the group of medals awarded to...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 11-08-13, 10:12 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv I've spent the last 30 years asking him to write... I've spent the last 30 years asking him to write it all down! The stories he would tell were something special:) Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 11:29 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Just checked his Company record book and no entry... Just checked his Company record book and no entry as commando trained. Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 11:23 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Thanks:D That gives me a good idea. Harold... Thanks:D That gives me a good idea. Harold wasn't commando trained as he went in as a bugler/drummer in 39 until 42 which is when he went to Burma. By the time he came back there was loads going on...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 09:47 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Thanks mate:D:D Thanks mate:D:D

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 09:35 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Cheers Richie:D I had no idea I could do that.... Cheers Richie:D I had no idea I could do that. I've sent a description and a photo, lets see what comes back. Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 09:13 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Andy, I'm still waiting to go down to... Hi Andy, I'm still waiting to go down to Harold's to get him to sign the form. I'd love to send it and get him to return it but his memory has gone. I'm expecting a friend from the US this week and...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-08-13, 12:22 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Guy's, As a follow up, and as a none medal... Hi Guy's, As a follow up, and as a none medal collector, for insurance purposes how much should I be insuring my uncles medal for?? Unusually they are all named, Harold was going to make sure he...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-05-13, 10:27 AM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv I phoned and spoke to a very nice lady. Gave her... I phoned and spoke to a very nice lady. Gave her the details and she said he was eligible:confused: I did clarify it, giving her his dates and she told me he would be entitled to the clasp. She is...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-05-13, 09:52 AM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Andy, Thanks for the link. I have downloaded... Hi Andy, Thanks for the link. I have downloaded the document for application for the clasp. When would he have been eligible for the clasp? He joined 1st March 1939 and was discharged on 17th March...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 24-05-13, 08:44 AM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Andy, I'll ask him the next time we speak,... Hi Andy, I'll ask him the next time we speak, but I can't say if he will remember. Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 23-05-13, 10:06 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Richie, I do have his service record but its... Hi Richie, I do have his service record but its hard to get him to remember anything now. He couldn't remember my Dad a while ago! His brother!! I hate to think all this history will be gone soon:(...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 23-05-13, 08:31 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Bryan, What clasp do you think he is... Hi Bryan, What clasp do you think he is missing?? Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 22-05-13, 03:57 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Hi Ritchie, Just had a thought. Did you know... Hi Ritchie, Just had a thought. Did you know Capt. R.V. Henry? Known as Vic. Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 10-05-13, 09:27 AM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv If anyone knows where I can get an original... If anyone knows where I can get an original musketry instructors badge as in the picture of 'Podge' in full flow please get in touch with me. Regards Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-05-13, 09:18 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv Just out of interest. He gave me this clipping.... Just out of interest. He gave me this clipping. Apparently this was him!! Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-05-13, 08:52 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv He's still a great guy, just can't remember... He's still a great guy, just can't remember anything now:( I go down and see him every now and then in Exmouth. He has some very good friends who keep an eye on him. Just turned 89! Christmas he...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-05-13, 06:29 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv He's mentioned in a number of sites if you Google... He's mentioned in a number of sites if you Google him. Spent most of the war in Burma. The medals look good on one of my other uniforms. Irv:)

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 09-05-13, 06:21 PM

Replies: 53 'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there! Views: 8,091 Posted By Irv The usual pitch of a first drill! I have his... The usual pitch of a first drill! I have his medals now to keep them safe :D Irv:)

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