SBS Operation Anglo

Discussion in 'Special Forces' started by willycorp, Apr 12, 2010.

  1. Davy658

    Davy658 New Member

    Hey Gary,

    I didn’t know you had posted here, I didn’t get any notification. I need to speak to you about your tapes some time. I want to get them transcribed and copied up.

    Anyway, my reason for posting here today. To let members know that Sgt William Moss died on Friday 2nd August 2013 age 94. His funeral is in Plymouth on Monday 19th August. I think this means that there are no longer any surviving members of Operation Anglo still alive.
     
  2. Stevechu

    Stevechu New Member

    I'm trying to research my grandad who, I believe, served in the SBS in the early 1940s. On the Gov.uk part 2 form to apply for war records, does anyone know if I should apply to the Navy/Marines or the RAF? Thanks
     
  3. Our bill

    Our bill Well-Known Member

    What a great education this thread has given me . I do hope your Uncle bills story gets into print or available for all to read . We must never forget their courage and what they sacrificed for our freedom .Thank you. For sharing Elsie
     
  4. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Hi stevechu,

    I am not an expert on this matter, but would logically suggest you apply under Navy/Marines or General Enquirers - whichever route you take I would add a covering letter asking them to direct your application to the correct department as (I am guessing here) SBS recruits could have come from Army, Navy or Marines (Commando's) and their system does not cover eventualities such as this.

    Others may have other suggestions.

    TD
     
  5. Ian81m

    Ian81m New Member

    Hi just found this thread. My grand father was on the raid, corporal Mckenzie or Arthur to us. He never spoke about the raid really other than that he was one of the men captured. That and he apparently got a bit testy about the cap badges in the film as they did not have them in the raid. He passed away sometime and it's only recently my mum, his daughter learnt the raids name so we are a bit behind in researching it so help from you guys would be invaluable to her as the correct direction to look into.
     
  6. Ian81m

    Ian81m New Member

    My grandfather, corporal Arthur Mckenzie died in the early 70,s. I'm not sure exactly when. I'm sorry for the loss you yourself have suffered.
     
  7. John Calambokidis

    John Calambokidis New Member

    My Father was George Calambokidis, one of Greeks involved in Operation Anglo and have his account of the mission. Would love to be in touch with some of the other relatives of those on this mission. I am headed to Rhodes this June to visit some of the sites of the raid.
    John Calambokidis
     
  8. Aus72

    Aus72 New Member

    Hi John, My Uncle was Private Gerald Blake, Hampshire Regiment who was captured during Operation Anglo. He was in the other party that attacked Marista in the northern part of the island. Did your father write down anything about the raid or tell you anything about what happened to them when the were captured?
    Regards, Simon Blake
     
  9. John Calambokidis

    John Calambokidis New Member

    Yes I have his full account of the raid that he wrote up and fills in some of the information from Sutherland's account in his book and article. It includes some information on your Uncle's portion of the mission and that they were captured. My father was held captive in Italy through 1943 then in Germany but sounds like since he was a Greek Naval officer he was not with the other men from the mission. I am headed to Rhodes in a few days to visit sites of the raid. I can send more.
     
  10. Aus72

    Aus72 New Member

    image.jpg Hi John, A few years ago I was sent this book by the author. It's the book David Sutherland refers to in his book 'They Who Dare' I haven't had it translated yet so I don't know the content. However I was told it details what happened to both parties that were captured. Enjoy your trip to Rhodes.
     

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