Unique audio archive of Desmond Rochford World War 2 Commando Veteran.


On 12th May 2015 we were fortunate to have World War 2 veteran Desmond Rochford recalling his  Commando experiences in Yugoslavia, Albania, and Italy.

For those of you who couldn't make it we have uploaded some excerpts from his fascinating experiences on the links below.




Anders Lassen  VC, MC & Two Bars  served in the Commandos.

Anders Lassen.mp3

The financial rewards or not of being in the Commandos.

Pay.mp3

Detail of the Italian partisans and Lake Comacchio.

Italian Partisans.mp3

Commando Weaponry.

Weaponry.mp3

Operations in Albania.

Albania.mp3

What did a Commando wear on his head? 

Headwear.mp3

Des's commanding officer was the legendary Jack Churchill

Jack Churchill (2).mp3

Chetniks -The "other" insurgent units in Yugoslavia.  

Chetniks.mp3

Commando parachute training.

Parachute Training.mp3

The infamous Hitler Commando Order.

Hitlers Commando Order.mp3

The structure of the Commando units.

Commando Structure.mp3

Post war life for Des.

After The War.mp3

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