Re: Norvegian soldiers at Dieppe?
Hi Stellan;
In regards to Norwegian soldiers at Dieppe, there were fifteen members of the 'French' Troop (No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando) spread across the three Commandos which took part in the raid, these being No. 3 Commando, No. 4 Commando and the Royal Marine "A" Commando (which after Dieppe was redesignated No. 40 Royal Marine Commando). There is no reference to anyone from the 'Norwegian' Troop, (No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando) being involved in the raid. Also, the only Military Medal awarded to a member of a Commando named 'Mann' at Dieppe, was to Lance-Corporal 'Dickie' Mann, a sniper of "C" Troop, No. 4 Commando.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Sources:
the histories of:
- No. 3 Commando
- No. 4 Commando
- No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando
- No. 40 (R.M.) Commando
- various books/publications on both the Army Commandos/R.M. Commandos
- various books/publications on the raid itself.
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Mark
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