No. 26 Commando

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Freshman
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:commander Lieutenant Colonel John D. W. H. Houghton
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:Lee-Enfield_rifle
gptkb:Sten_gun
Explosives
Mortars
Bren gun
gptkbp:formed 1943
gptkbp:garrison Aldershot
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 26 Commando
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Commando_dagger
gptkb:Green_beret
gptkbp:legacy Cultural references
Recognition in military history
Influence on special forces
Inspiration for future commandos
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Only_Easy_Day_Was_Yesterday
gptkbp:nickname The 26th Commando
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Major_General_John_D._Frost
Lieutenant Colonel John Houghton
Captain John H. W. Houghton
Lieutenant Colonel John H. W. Houghton
Sergeant Major John H. W. Houghton
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:D-Day_landings
gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Varsity
North West Europe Campaign
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:recruitment gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:role special operations
gptkbp:successor No. 3 Commando Brigade
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:loyalty_program
gptkb:Courage
Teamwork
Physical fitness
Commando training
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_unit