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207553Frank Jones
British Army Commandos
Frank Jones was my grandfather, I am looking for anybody that can tell me more about the Special Service Brigade he was in, possibly 2 Commando. He was also in The Highland Light Infantry, I believe. I only have a few pictures and stories about his time in the services. He was young when he joined up and possibly lied about his age to join early. I'm awaiting his records from the MOD but without the date of birth he gave they don't think they'll be able to source them. He was definately stationed in Sicily during the latter years of WW2, along with his older brother Ted who joined up years before, also a commando but different Brigade and stationed a few miles down the road. Frank acheived a rank but we don't know what, could be Sergeant or Corporal.Apparently his superiors liked Franks attitude and leadership whilst in the field but he was a joker when not in action and he would regularly go AWOL to the pub or to visit Ted. He spoke of having to paint coal white and peel potatoes many times. He was apparently to be involved in Operation Market Garden in Arnhem but broke his ankle the week before playing football, lucky considering the outcome. At one point his unit were behind enemy lines and cut off from support. The unit's rations had run out and they were starving. Frank made his way to a local farm and staged a daring raid for chickens and eggs. He was to be awarded for bravery for this, but the motorcyclist carrying his commendation back to HQ was killed before he arrived and the award was never received.
Any info on the commandos of the Special Service Brigade, the Highland Light Infantry would be appreciated.
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