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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