The first call for volunteers for ‘Service of a hazardous nature’ was in the early months of 1940 and for the new Independent Companies. Many of these men went onto action in Norway almost immediately with little training. On their return Winston Churchill wanted his own Corps of ‘shock troops’ to start afresh. Lt Col Dudley Clarke, who was then Military Assistant to the Chiefs of the Imperial General Staff, is generally credited with the initial outline plan of their formation. His plan was approved and the name agreed on. Thus the ‘Commandos’ were formed.
A majority of volunteers for the Independent Companies went onto join the newly raised Army Commandos. Further volunteers came from all sections of the Field Army.
In the Autumn of 1940 the Commandos and Independent Companies were organised into five Special Service Battalions under the command of a Special Service Brigade HQ. However these larger Battalions were felt too unwieldly and they were returned a few months later to their Commando designations.
A total of twelve Commando units were initially raised. It should be noted that at this time these early Commandos were all Army Commandos rather than Royal Marines.
It was not until February 1942 that the first Royal Marine Commando unit was raised. Initially designated as the 'Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines', then, when a second RM Commando unit was formed in October, 'Royal Marine Commando (A), Royal Marines', and finally 'No.40 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines' [more....]. 40 and the later No.41RM Commando would be the only two RM Commando Units raised solely from volunteers as with their Army Commando counterparts.
Royal Naval Beach Commandos and Royal Air Force Servicing Commando Units were also raised, the former being unique in that R.N.B.C. unit designations were by letter of the alphabet rather than numerical.
In August 1943 a further six RM Commandos, Nos. 42 through to 47, were raised by the disbanding of certain battalions of the Royal Marines and redesignating them as Royal Marine Commando units. In March 1944 a need was seen for a further unit and No.48 RM Commando, Royal Marines, was raised. All went through the same rigorous Commando training as their Army counterparts. At the same time all the Army Commandos and RM Commandos were grouped together into four new Special Service Brigades. These four Brigades, each with their own command HQ, came under the auspices of a new HQ Special Services Group.
Nos. 1 and 4 Bdes operated in North West Europe; No. 2 Bde in Italy, Yugoslavia, and the Central Mediteranean area; and No. 3 Bde in Burma.
Towards the end of 1944 all four Special Service Brigades were redesignated as Commando Brigades.
At the end of the war, and without notice, a decision was made to disband the Army Commandos. Demobilization commenced almost immediately with some Commando Units being merged for short periods as numbers dwindled. The Commando role would now be for the Royal Marines.
Only three Commando units were initially retained, under the one Brigade, now designated as 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines.
Their Commando titles also changed from, for instance, No. 45 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, to 45 Commando, Royal Marines.
Read more about post war Commando history. [go to post war history.]
The thirty-eight Battle Honours awarded to the Army commandos serve as a Prologue to this brief history of their five years’ Active Service. Look at the list and you will see that they were not the most peaceable operations of the Second World War. But these were only the most famous of countless fights in which these units played their part.
A summary of the decorations awarded to officers and men of the Army Commandos gives some indication of their prowess. Eight won the Victoria Cross; thirty-seven the Distinguished Service Order, with, in addition, nine Bars to that award; one hundred and sixty-two Military Crosses, with thirteen Bars; thirty-two Distinguished Conduct Medals; and two-hundred and eighteen Military Medals. But only the most fortunate, the most outstanding, won these distinctions, chosen from a host whose devotion and bravery was not less marked for being unrewarded.
This unique record of the Army Commandos owed more than anything to the fact that every man was a volunteer. He was, moreover, a picked volunteer, selected by officers who trained him and led him in battle. Those who failed for one reason or another to measure up to the most exacting standards of training, discipline and conduct under fire, could be Returned to Unit without more ado. Not a few were. This process of survival of the fittest became twofold. From 1942 onwards every new recruit had to pass through the Commando Depot at Achnacarry before he was posted to his unit. Nobody who survived it would question the practical severity of this ordeal in the days when Lieut-Colonel Charles Vaughan, O.B.E., at once exacting and benevolent, ruled in Lochiel’s place.
This was the background: the men who organised the Commandos were content with nothing short of perfection. From the first day they set about learning the tactics and techniques of war, and devising new ones; no detail was too insignificant. And yet, though no plan was too bold, mere foolhardiness was generally condemned. This attitude, evoking a certain spirit of emulation in the field army, helped in some measure to disperse the clouds of convention which afflicted our military thinking in 1939.
The Army Commandos were formed in June 1940, at a time when the British Empire no longer had a single ally in the field, and when the British Army had been compelled to quit the continent of Europe as a result of the disastrous campaigns in Norway and the Low Countries. While the germ of the idea had originated in the brain of Lieut-Colonel Dudley Clarke R.A., as early as 4th June, 1940, it was Winston Churchill himself who, not content with a purely passive defensive, actually ordered their formation. In a minute of 18th June, 1940, he wrote: “What are the ideas of C.-in-C., H.F., about Storm Troops? We have always set our faces against this idea, but the Germans certainly gained in the last war by adopting it, and this time it has been a leading cause of their victory. Their ought to be at least twenty thousand Storm Troops or ‘Leopards’ drawn from existing units, ready to spring at the throat of any small landings or descents. These officers and men should be armed with the latest equipment, tommy guns, grenades etc., and should be given great facilities in motor-cycles and armoured cars.” The first Commando raid took place only five days later.
Towards the end of June, 1940, the first of twelve Commandos came into being. Nos. 1 and 2 were formed a little later the same year from the Independent Companies raised from the Territorial units at a time of the Norwegian campaign. No 10 was raised among our allies, French, Polish, Norwegian, Belgian, Dutch, Yugoslav and - curiously enough – German; the remainder were raised from the field army. Comparatively few had seen active service in Norway or with the B.E.F., though here and there were more experienced soldiers: in H Troop of 3 Commando, for example, nearly every man was a reservist who had done his seven years with the Colours, and after being recalled in 1939 had fought with the 4th Division in the Dunkirk campaign.
At first each Commando consisted of ten troops, each of fifty men, but this somewhat unwieldy organisation was altered early in 1941 to six troops of sixty-five, a great improvement.
Hilary St. George Saunders has told the story of the Commandos in his book The Green Beret, and it is not possible here to describe their many raids and campaigns in any great detail. The exploits of individuals, and the countless minor raids performed, striking though they were, must for the most part be sought elsewhere.
The battle honour Norway, 1941, belongs to Nos. 3 and 4 Commandos for the raid on the Lofoten Islands (4th March) – which, though bloodless, struck a telling blow at the German war economy – and in some measure to Nos. 6 and 12, who were also engaged in raids on Norway. The most important of the Norwegian operations was the well planned attack on Vaagso (27th December, 1941), a classic example of a raid. The military force, under Lieut. Colonel J.F. Durnford-Slater, R.A., consisted of his own Commando, No. 3, and a strong detachment from No. 2. The German garrison was destroyed and 102 prisoners taken – the first time in the war that any quantity of German soldiers had been captured; a cast defence battery was blown up; about 18,000 tons of shipping and countless fish oil factories destroyed – at a cost of twenty killed and fifty-seven wounded.
In February, 1941, Lieut. Colonel R.E., Laycock had sailed for the Middle East with Nos. 7, 8 and 11 Commandos – Layforce. Their first raid, on Bardia (19th April) had disappointing results. Then in May Nos. 7 and 8 and a composite Commando were sent to reinforce the garrison in Crete and to cover its withdrawal in the face of German airborne troops. By a prolonged and desperate rearguard action they gained time for the main evacuation at Sphakia, though not without heavy loss.
No. 11, a Scottish Commando, greatly distinguished itself at the passage of the Litani River, Syria. An Australian force, advancing from Palestine, was held up by strong French Colonial detachments, but the Commando, landing from the sea, turned the position, capturing many guns.
A detachment of No. 8 Commando went all through the first siege of Tobruk, sharing the dangers and hardships of the garrison, and raiding the Italian lines with great success.
The celebrated raid on Rommel’s Headquarters (17th November, 1941) was carried out by a party from No. 11 Commando. In this operation Lieut. Colonel Geoffrey Keyes won the Victoria Cross.
By this time Nos. 7, 8 and 11 Commando had suffered so many casualties that Layforce was disbanded, its commander returning to England to command the Special Service Brigade.
During February, 1942, the first of two Volunteer Royal Marine Commando Units came into being and was known as No. 40 Commando, No. 41 Commando was formed in October the same year.
The raid on St. Nazaire (28th March, 1942), the greatest and most desperate of all, was the work of No. 2 Commando and demolition parties from 1, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 12 Commandos. The great dry dock, the Forme Ecluse, the only one on the Atlantic seaboard capable of holding the Tirpitz, was put out of action for the rest of the war, and the German battleship was compelled to remain in Norwegian waters until the R.A.F. capsized her near Tromso in September, 1944. In this action Lieut. Colonel A.C. Newman (2 Commando) and Sergeant Thomas Durrant (1 Commando) won the Victoria Cross.
No. 5 Commando had its baptism of fire in the invasion of Madagascar (May, 1942), and was at the capture of Diego Suarez and the seizure of Tamatave.
Two Army Commandos took part in the great raid on Dieppe (19th Aug, 1942), their targets being the coastal defence batteries. The landing craft of No. 3 Commando ran into a German convoy, and was scattered during the night, but two small parties landed. One was overwhelmed, but the other engaged the Berneval battery for some hours. At Varengeville No. 4 Commando, under Lord Lovat, M.C., carried out a classic operation of war, completely annihilating the battery and its garrison after a well-planned and dashing assault. In this action Captain P.A. Porteous, R.A., won the Victoria Cross.
Nos. 1 and 6 Commandos, after taking part in Operation “Torch”, the landings in North Africa (November, 1942) served throughout the Tunisia campaign as part of the field army “from Fort Duperre in Algiers to the White House at Douar, the Green Hill near Sedjenane, and the green plain of Goubellat…” learning, “to apply the lore of Achnacarry in a bitter land of rain and rocks…” and proving that Commandos, though raised for seaborne landings, could turn their hands to anything. Their Corps Commander, addressing them at the end, said: “You have done jobs normally done by parachutists, infantry and Commandos. You have carried out raids, long-range patrols, protracted periods of defence – a role for which you were not designed – and have done further landings.” The men of 1 and 6 Commandos returned to England, veterans.
No. 3 Commando next saw service in the Sicily landings, destroying an Italian coastal defence battery covering the beach at Cassibile on the night of 10th July, 1943, and landing again only four days later to capture the Ponte de Malati, near Lentini. By preventing the demolition of this vital bridge the Commando enabled the 50th Division to advance and relieve the paratroopers who had landed simultaneously at Primosole. After this operation General Dempsey, no mean judge, said, “The men of No. 3 are the finest body of soldiers I have seen anywhere,” while General Montgomery gave orders that the Ponte dei Malati should be renamed “No. 3 Commando Bridge”. The first landing in Italy, a series of reconnaissance raids around Bova Marina, were carried out in August, and since some sixty men were there over a week before the invasion, No. 3 could boast that it was the first British unit to get a foothold on the Continent after Dunkirk!
The battle honour Salerno (September, 1943), was won by No. 2 Commando, under Lieut.-Colonel Jack Churchill, though at heavy cost. On one occasion, in a triumphant night attack, the unit took 136 German prisoners, more at that date than the whole Division to which they were attached had captured. Salerno was a desperate business-at one time the Royal Navy was put at fifteen minutes’ notice to re-embark the troops. In the chaos and confusion of those grievous days No. 2 Commando was a tower of strength.
On 3rd October a British force, including No. 3 Commando, now only about 150 strong, landed and captured Termoli, thus unhinging the German defensive position along the river Bifurno. The enemy counter-attacked violently. For a time confusion reigned and the situation was critical, but the great steadiness of the Commando troops under Durnford-Slater, saved the town.
With the invasion of Normandy looming ahead, the Commandos were increased, until, with the addition of RM Commandos, they consisted of four Brigades, each of four Commandos:
Nos. 1 and 4 Bdes operated in North West Europe;
No. 2 Bde in Italy and Yugoslavia; and
No. 3 Bde in Burma
The 1st Commando Brigade (Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 45 RM., and the French troops of No. 10) came under the command of No. 6 Airborne Division throughout the Normandy campaign. Landing on the left of the British sector on D-Day, No. 4 Commando captured Ouistreham with great dash, while the rest of the Brigade succeeded in relieving the airborne troops who had captured the vital Benouville Bridge by a coup de main during the previous night. During the week that followed, the Brigade, under Lord Lovat, successfully defended the Amfreville Heights, from which the Germans hoped, in vain, to enfilade the British bridgehead. During the rest of the campaign the Brigade, commanded after Lord Lovat was wounded (12th June) by Brigadier D. Mills-Roberts, D.S.O., M.C., added to its laurels, particularly by the difficult night march which took the heights of Angoville (19th August), when three Commandos advanced in single file up a railway line, passed unseen through the German front line, and, as dawn broke, over-ran their second. The same technique, impossible to any but the most seasoned troops, was again employed in the advance to the Seine.
After a brief spell in England, the Brigade went out to Holland and found itself holding a stretch of the River Maas. During this period Lance-Corporal H.E. Harden, R.A.M.C., attached to 45 R.M. Commando won the Victoria Cross. No. 3 Commando had some sharp fighting at Linne, but the Brigade’s next large-scale operation was the passage of the Rhine at Wesel. Intensive training and detailed planning were the key to this remarkable success, which cost the brigade less than a hundred casualties. The next obstacle tackled by the 1st Commando Brigade was the River Weser, where it was employed to reinforce a small bridgehead previously established. The passage of the Aller led to heavy fighting in woods beyond. No. 3 Commando and Brigade Headquarters were counter-attacked by the 2nd Marine Fusilier Battalion, who fought bravely, but were eventually routed when No. 6 Commando charged. The hunting horns sounded and, led by Lieut.-Colonel A.D. Lewis, they “went forward through the trees and at a fast double with bayonets fixed”. Few will argue with the historian of the Commandos who wrote: “The 1st Commando Brigade had shown themselves to be among the most expert soldiers the war had produced”.
The Second Commando Brigade, which included the Polish and Belgian troops of No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, fought from 1943 to 1945 in Italy, Yugoslavia and Greece. It was commanded first by Brigadier T.B.L. Churchill, M.C., and later by Brigadier R.J.F. Tod, D.S.O.
No 9 Commando first saw action when it raided German positions on the lower reaches of the Garigliano in December, 1943. There followed the Anzio landing (26th January, 1944) in which the Commandos met with little opposition. But when a few days later the Brigade was put in again to take Monte Ornito it was another story. Here they lost eleven officers, and one hundred and seventy-two other ranks, but the capture of the key to the defences of the River Garigliano was a notable achievement, and the Corps Commander, General McCreery, was loud in his praise of the “courage, enterprise and endurance” of the Commandos. In March the Brigade went ashore once again at Anzio, fighting this time in the infantry role, but displaying the usual aggression.
Meanwhile, a force, including No. 2 Commando, was operating on the Dalmation Coast with its Headquarters on the island of Vis (December, 1943-October, 1944). No. 2 was commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Jack Churchill and his policy was, needless to say, to attack as often as possible.
One of the most successful of Churchill’s raids destroyed the German garrison of the island of Solta (17th March, 1944), an operation which has been described as “a model of it’s kind”. Later the brigade occupied the Greek island of Kithera (September) and captured Corfu (October) before returning to Italy in February, 1945. On the night of 1st April the Commandos struggled across Lake Comacchio. Weeks of drought had lowered the water in the lagoon and for hours the men heaved and dragged their landing craft through the stinking, glutinous mud. Despite the inevitable confusion, the operation was a marked success. Corporal T.P Hunter, 43 R.M. Commando, won the Victoria Cross. The German losses included nine hundred and forty-six prisoners. This was followed by the capture of four islands in the middle of the lake, when Major Lassen, M.C., a Danish Commando, at the cost of his own life, won the Victoria Cross-the first foreigner ever to receive this decoration.
In the battle for the Agenta Gap the Commandos surprised the bridge at Menate. This battle was the beginning of the end for the Germans in Italy.
The 3rd Commando Brigade (1, 5, 42 and 44 (R.M) Commandos) was unfortunate in that it saw little action until the last Arakan campaign (January, 1945). But when its turn came it responded nobly, in fighting of a ferocity to appal the most hardened veteran. Under Brigadier C.R. Hardy, D.S.O. (who later rose to be a Commandant-General of the Royal Marines) the brigade occupied Akyab; followed up with the three-day battle for Myebon, where it destroyed a Japanese cavalry regiment, and then, pushing far up the Daingbong Chaung in its landing craft, settled astride the enemy communications at Kangaw. The Japanese counter-attacked with relentless determination (1st February), attacking en masse and enduring casualties in a way utterly strange to soldiers accustomed to more modern methods of European warfare. The battle raged all day, and at the end the vital Hill 170 remained in British hands. Here Lieutenant George A Knowland (No. 1 Commando-formerly a Sergeant in No. 3) won the Victoria Cross for conspicuous gallantry. The Commander of 15th India Corps published a Special Order of the Day praising the brigade’s reputation “for indifference to personal danger, for ruthless pursuit of success, and for resourceful determination in adversity”. “The Battle of Kangaw”, he wrote, “has been the decisive battle of the whole Arakan campaign and that it was won was due very largely to your magnificent courage on Hill 170.”
The 4th Commando Brigade, originally composed of entirely Royal Marine units, under Brigadier B.W. Leicester, D.S.O., included during the last winter of the war No. 4 Commando. This Brigade’s great exploit was the capture of Walcheren, and in this operation No. 4, under Lieut.-Colonel R.W.P. Dawson, captured the greater port of Flushing, showing once more all the dash and skill which won them the renown at Varengeville and Ouistreham.
It is often supposed that Commando units disdained such routine matters as administration. Nothing could be further from the truth. Commando Brigades were notably fortunate in their administrative staff, who, whether in the planning of raids or the sustaining of long campaigns, displayed remarkable imagination and perseverance. Moreover, in a Commando everyone came under starter’s orders. Quartermasters, Clerks or Storemen, were always ready to make their place in the firing line when occasions offered-and it frequently did!
This is not a place to discuss the overall contribution of the Commandos to the allied war effort. Suffice it to say that the few raids on Norway in 1941 were enough to induce Hitler and his Staff to increase the garrison of that country, so that at the surrender it numbered no less than 300,000 men. Had these forces been deployed in Normandy or in Russia in 1944, the war might have gone very differently, and at least could have dragged on for several months longer.
It is recorded that a certain Yugoslav, the widow Tomasic, once asked a Commando soldier why it was necessary for the Germans to come all the way from Berlin, and the English all the way from London to blow down her garden wall. Looking back after the lapse of twenty-one years one sees that this comment was not altogether unjustified. Yet these years of struggle and self-sacrifice were not in vain, nor is the Commando idea, the Commando spirit, the Commando heritage one which any nation can afford to either reject or to despise.
“They performed whatsoever their King commanded.”
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Displaying 1 - 94 of 94Private William Coman died during operations at Myebon, Burma. Son of Christopher and Josephine Mary Coman, of Bristol.
Private Thomas Davies was reported missing presumed died of wounds during operations in North Africa. He has no known grave.
Lance Corporal Cyril Evans was killed in action during operations at Luc Sur Mer on the French coast. Son of John Edward and Agnes May Evans, of Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/47.
Corporal Charles Goodwin died as a result of an accident. Son of John Robert and Emily Goodwin, of Grimsby.
Lance Corporal Ivor Jones died as a result of an accident.
Lance Sergeant Frank Lewis died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. He has no known grave. Son of John and Elizabeth Lewis, of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan.
CWGC.
Son of Tom and Elizabeth Llewellyn, of Worcester.
Private Ronald Looker died of wounds inflicted at Kangaw, Burma. He has no known grave. Son of Albert James Looker and Ada Edith Looker.
Private Percy Lucas died in hospital in Secunderabad, India, whilst on active service in the Far Eastern theatre of operations. Son of Mrs Annie Fitzpatrick from Fazakerley, Liverpool. Married to Lina.
Fusilier Christopher Powell died of wounds during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private George Reid was wounded on 28 March 1943 during operations in North Africa. He died in the UK on 27 June 1943. Son of Frances and Robert Reid, of Birkenhead; husband of Dorothy Reid of Birkenhead.
Lance Sergeant Robert Seys died in the UK as a result of an accident. Son of Maj. Godfrey William Seys and Constance Maud Seys, of Chertsey.
Private Clifford Taylor was killed in action during operations in North Africa. Son of William and Sarah Anna Taylor, of Cwm, Monmouthshire.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58.
Private Edward Weaver was killed in action during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. He has no known grave. Son of David William and Constance Weaver, of Christleton, Cheshire.
Lance Corporal Samuel Westcott died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. Son of Samuel and Annie Myria Westcott; husband of Agnes Westcott, of Kilwinning, Ayrshire.
The London Gazette citation for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lt George Knowland of No 1 Commando 4 Troop
Hill 170 Kangaw Burma January 1945
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An article about Sergeant Thomas Frank Durrant VC, No 1 Commando, which was published in the Victoria Cross Society Journal in March 2005. ©RJMewett.
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Sources:
MiD (North Africa) : London Gazette 36180, page 4226.
DSO (Burma): London Gazette 37040, page 2079.
MiD (Korea): London Gazette 39328, page 4715.
OBE (Korea): London Gazette 39528, page 2307.
MiD (Malaya): London Gazette 41692, page 2764.
CBE: London Gazette 43343, page 4942.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.1 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No1 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions,
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
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Leslie, William
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Sgt
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14315624
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RA; later Major QM (CA59 and Burma Star Assn forms).
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F.V.
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Gnr
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2083611
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RA; 3 Tp; wounded 31Jan45 Burma CasList WO417/88
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Abrams
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John
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Pte
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(PG)
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Adams
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Frederick, A. 'Freddie'
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Pte
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(CA45) (CA106); from East Preston, Sussex
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Adams
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S.W.
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Pte
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Adcock
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Wallace
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Sgt
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(CA115)
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Addlesee
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George, W.
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Pte
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(CA20, CA112)
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Agnew
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Patrick
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Fus
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(CA36); (WRP)
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William
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Pte
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3194769
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MM
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KOSB; (WRP)
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J.E.
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Rfn (LCpl)
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3249930
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Cameronians; 4 Cdo Dieppe; 1 Cdo wounded 31/1/45 Burma CasLists WO417/88
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Alderman
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Islwyn, J. R., 'Jake'
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Pte
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3970594
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Welch; (CA106)
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William, Reginald
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LSgt
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5830857
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MiD
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Cambs. Regt; kia
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Charles, Henry
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Tpr
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14241760
Police
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RAC; PoW 2/3/43 CasList WO417/60; (LL1);
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John, MacAlister
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Fus
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4194689
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R Welch Fus; kia
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Edward, Patrick
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Pte
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14627308
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MM
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SWB; (WRP)
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Allen
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R.M.
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Pte
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R.A.M.C. (LL1)
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Allison
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R.G. 'Bob'
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Pte
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emigrated Canada (CA77)
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Allsopp
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Thomas, John
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Pte
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(WRP)
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Allum
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E.T.
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Gnr
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RA; and 12 Cdo (LL1)
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Allum
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Frank, Edmund
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Gnr
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914187
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RA; and 12Cdo; (CA114), (WRP)
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Ambrose
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A.W.
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LBdr
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946373
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RA; PoW 6Dec42 CasList WO417/57 and 85; (LL1)
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Barrie,Sherwell, Norman
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Tpr
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14241781
Police
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RAC; Died whilst PoW
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Anderson
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W
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LCpl
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from Salford (LL1)
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Anderton
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Albert, 'Andy'
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Pte
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6 Tp and 1/5 Cdo (CA87); from Bolton (LL1) (WRP)
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Alfred, Archley
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Fus
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14604353
Police
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R. Fus. kia
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Frederick, George
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Gnr
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RA ; 6 Tp; wounded Burma
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Ronald
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Gnr
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11408604
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RA; & 1/5 Cdo (CA118).
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George, Henry
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A/Cpl
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4075165
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SWB; POW Stalag7A
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Arthur, James
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Tpr
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14241725
Police
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RAC; kia
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Anstee
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G.W.
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Pte
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3711803
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RAOC
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Armstrong
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James
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Gnr
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896030
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RA attestation 1939
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James, Kenyon
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Pte
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(CA98); Police
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Selwyn, Ronald
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Pte
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14241782
Police
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Glos. regt; wounded 17/3/43 CasList WO417/59; (LL1)
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Bacon
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Albert, William
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Pte
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6098328
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Q.R.R.
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Henry, Hunter
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Tpr
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14241647
Police
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RAC; kia
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Bailey
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Herbert, Frederick
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Pte
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(CA76); (WRP)
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Bailey
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T.J.
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Fus
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(LL1)
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Baker
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Algernon, Gordon
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Fus
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14670424
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R.W.F. (from G.S.C. 21 I.T.C. 15Dec43) RWF Transfer In Registers Book 7.
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Albert
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LSgt
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2614133
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DCM
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Grenadier Gds; kia
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Baker
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Cyril, E.
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Sgt
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(CA51); (WRP)
|
George, Horace
|
Gnr
|
6143891
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Herbert, Valentine
|
Cpl
|
14241761
Police
|
|
R. Warwicks Regt; kia
|
|
Baldock
|
E. (or K.E ?)
|
LCpl
|
5830944
|
|
Suffolk Regt; (LL1); CasList WO417/55; Escape/evasion report WO208/4240
|
John, Henry
|
Pte
|
14241608
Police
|
|
SWB; PoW escaper; (WRP); (CA82)
|
|
Ball
|
I.C.
|
Pte
|
4104950
|
|
Hereford
|
Percy, William
|
Pte
|
6482286
Police
|
|
R Fusiliers; Met Police War Reserve
|
|
Sydney, Alonso
|
Gnr
|
917356
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Banks
|
S.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Staffs. (LL1)
|
Barden
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Kent (LL1)
|
J.H.
|
Gnr
|
14241811
Police
|
|
RA; PoW 2/3/43 CasList WO417/60
|
|
Ernest, 'Tag'
|
Bdr
|
4748087
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Norman, Alfred, George
|
Tpr
|
14241844
Police
|
|
RAC; died grenade accident.
|
|
Sidney, G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Teeside (CA120)
|
|
Barnett
|
Arthur. G.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(LL1); (CA3); (WRP)
|
Barrett
|
John, F.
|
Pte
|
3970601
|
|
Welch Regt; (CA105)
|
Barringer
|
Ronald, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
936054
|
|
RA attestation record; 5 Tp (PG) (Forum)
|
George
|
Gnr
|
943492
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Brian, V.
|
Tpr
|
14241812
Police
|
|
& Cdo Gp. HQ., emigrated NZ (CA94, CA115)
|
|
Barton
|
William
|
LSgt
|
|
|
Later Capt. (CA64); (WRP)
|
William, H.
|
LSgt
|
5830863
|
|
Suffolk Regt; wounded N. Africa; (WRP)
|
|
Bayliss
|
J.E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
E Surrey Regt
|
Beadle
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL1)
|
Beale
|
A
|
Dvr
|
|
|
(LL1)
|
John, George, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia
|
||
Dennis, Calloway
|
Sgt
|
14402581
|
|
KRRC; (WRP); Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Robert, Stanley
|
LSgt
|
14604358
Police
|
|
R Fusiliers; (LL7)
|
|
James, Simpson
|
Cpl
|
14241854
Police
|
MM
|
R Scots; kia
|
|
Beatty
|
Brian, H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and CBTC (LL1); from Swaffham (CA120)
|
Beckwith
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
James, Frederick
|
Pte
|
14404860
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; died
|
|
Belcher
|
S.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
lka Brentwood (LL5)
|
Bell
|
Edward
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Bell
|
J
|
LCpl
|
4855999
|
|
Leics Regt; CasListWO417/56; PoW Escape WO208/4368.
|
Belston
|
F
|
Gnr
|
4077753
|
|
R Artillery
|
Bennett
|
Kenneth, Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Richard, Albury
|
Capt
|
2724105 /
339560
|
|
Ox & Bucks; (LG36944); from South Africa (CA113)
|
|
Thomas, James
|
Cpl
|
14241783
Police
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; died 1956 RMFVR; (WRP)
|
|
Charles
|
Fus
|
14241648
Police
|
|
R. Welch Fus; PoW escape; from Knutsford Cheshire (LL2)
|
|
Donald
|
Pte
|
14241762
Police
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Bernini
|
Henry
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA25)
|
Berry
|
Edgar, G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Newport, Gwent (CA88); (WRP)
|
James, Arthur
|
Pte
|
14241649
Police
|
|
Cheshire Regt; (LL2); PoW N.Africa WO417/91
|
|
L
|
LCpl
|
2579764
|
|
R. Sigs; wounded Burma
|
|
William, Sidney
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Ayr (CA102)
|
|
Arthur, John
|
Pte
|
14241813
Police
|
|
Glos Regt; Pow 6/12/42 then 1943 to UK WO417/80; later Captain (CA25)
|
|
Beveridge
|
Alexander
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (WRP); from Fife (CA18)
|
Edward
|
LBdr
|
14241845
Police ??
|
|
(WRP); (CA92); CasLists
|
|
Bidwell
|
E.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Billham
|
Albert, George
|
Pte
|
5773066
|
|
Norfolk Regt
|
M.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
|
Birt
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Biscoe
|
John, Seymour
|
Major
|
|
|
RA; (WRP); (CA88); (Burma Star Assn)
|
Ronald, C.
|
Pte
|
5627758
|
|
Devonshire; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
|
Blake
|
Frederick
|
TSM
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Blake
|
Patrick, V.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Blakemore
|
A
|
Pte
|
3912083
|
|
Welch
|
Blakemore
|
Reginald, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Gwent (CA116)
|
Charles
|
Fus
|
4208516
|
|
R. Welch Fus; died training acc
|
|
Boardman
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Bolch
|
T
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL2)
|
Bolton
|
Sproule
|
Lt
|
|
|
from Kent (CA116)
|
Booth
|
William, M. 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP); & 5 Cdo; later Captain
|
Botfield
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA61); (WRP)
|
Bowden
|
Cedric
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Gwynfor, 'Gwyn'
|
|
|
|
Welch Regt
|
|
Bower
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Bowler
|
Donald, William
|
Lt
|
|
|
from Northants (CA120)
|
Bowler
|
W.V.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
lka Guildford (LL2)
|
Bowman
|
R
|
Pte
|
3777925
|
|
King's Regt; CasList WO417/58
|
Thomas, Horne
|
Lt
|
|
|
6Tp (PG) ; &12Cdo -Para Tp (CA51, CA72) / Post war Actor
|
|
Boyack
|
Albert, E.
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
James, Wesley
|
Pte
|
5828291
|
MiD
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Boyes
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Robert, Paul
|
CSM
|
|
OBE, QPM
|
Dep. Asst Ch. Const. Mid Anglia Police QPM (CA41)(LG); OBE 1977 Ch Const. N. Yorks
|
|
Brace
|
Maurice
|
|
|
|
RWR
|
John, Meller
|
Capt
|
70669
|
MiD
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Bradford
|
Victor
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Brake
|
Fred
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Bray
|
Reginald, S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo; from Crawley (CA87) (WRP)
|
Thomas, Garland
|
Cpl
|
|
|
SWB
|
|
Brennan
|
M
|
Gnr
|
|
|
lka Derby (LL2)
|
Bright
|
John
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Brine Petty
|
F.H.
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CA79) - x ref. PETTY
|
Britnell
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Brookes
|
Raymond, F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA74); (WRP)
|
Brown
|
Bruce
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP) (LL2)
|
Brown
|
C.G. 'Topper'
|
CSMI
|
|
|
(WRP) (LL2)
|
Brown
|
Glynford, George
|
|
|
|
RWR
|
Brown
|
Henry
|
SQMS
|
|
OBE
|
Secretary of the original CA
|
Brown
|
I.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
J.L.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Jim
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Brown
|
Ronald, Gilbert
|
Fus
|
|
|
(WRP) (CA40)
|
Brown
|
William, H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Browne
|
Victor, Thomas, 'Vic'
|
Pte
|
5933275
|
|
Cambridgeshire Regt; (WRP)
|
Morris, Raymond
|
Pte
|
14241787
Police
|
|
QOCH; POW Escaper WO208/4243.
|
|
Bruntnell
|
Keith, Trevor 'Charlie'
|
Cpl (Sgt)
|
5050786
|
|
RWF attestations; (CA30) (CA94)
|
Thomas, Malloch
|
Pte
|
14416348
|
|
wounded Hill 170; died in service; (WRP)
|
|
Buckland
|
D.N.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka New Romney, Kent (LL2)
|
Buckley
|
Thomas, Harry
|
Pte
|
3535581
|
|
Mancs Regt; wounded 4/3/43 CasList WO417/58; (PG)
|
M.W. 'Sam'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA66); (WRP)
|
|
Reginald, Melford
|
Pte
|
14241788
Police
|
MiD
|
DCLI
|
|
Burden
|
Stanley,Percival
|
Fus
|
|
|
CA114 of 2002; Middle name 2001 Death Register for Exeter/Devon
|
Burgess
|
S
|
Pte
|
14421501
|
|
|
Burke
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Woodstock, Oxford (LL2)
|
P.O.
|
Pte
|
7265212
|
|
RAMC; PoW N. Africa; lka Leicester (LL2)
|
|
Joseph, 'Joe'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(PG)
|
|
Burns
|
Norman
|
Cpl
|
|
|
later Lieut (CA80)
|
Bush
|
Frederick, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Hemel Hempstead (CA109)
|
Ronald, Herbert
|
LSgt
|
5774300
|
MM
|
R Norfolk
|
|
Byrne
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Manchester (CA66); (WRP)
|
Patrick, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
2719257
|
MM
|
Irish Gds
|
|
Caine
|
T., Arthur
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Albert, Walter
|
Pte
|
13021639
|
|
KSLI; from Leominster (LL3)
|
|
Cecil
|
LSgt
|
6977897
|
|
R. Irish Fus; kia
|
|
Canman
|
F
|
Pte
|
5624887
|
|
R Fus.
|
John, Henry, 'Jack'
|
RSM
|
3955333
|
|
Welch Regt
|
|
Cannon
|
F
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Tooting (LL3)
|
Capstick
|
N
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Standish (LL3)
|
Ian, Vincent
|
Major
|
156172
|
CBE,MiD
|
R.Fus.
|
|
Carrot
|
George, Edward
|
LCpl
|
7381707
|
|
RAMC; Burma Star Assn; (WRP)
|
Albert, George
|
Fus
|
6140785
|
|
RWF Records; PoW 2/3/43 CasList WO417/60
|
|
Carter
|
N
|
Pte
|
|
|
served in 1/5 Cdo (LL3)
|
Casbolt
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Casey
|
L
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Blackburn (LL3)
|
Cawse
|
Raymond, S.W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Sussex (CA96)
|
Chamberlain
|
W
|
LSgt
|
5953153
|
|
Cambridge
|
Chambers
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; from Notts (LL3)
|
Arthur, Wiliam 'Porky'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
4 troop (CA9, CA91, CA103, CA115)
|
|
Ernest, Lionel, Desmond, 'Des'
|
LSgt
|
4198350
|
|
R.W.F.Enlistment Register Book 21; PoW St Nazaire; (CA120)
|
|
Clancy
|
W
|
Pte
|
3654743
|
|
S Lancs
|
Clarke
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA96)
|
Clarke
|
Michael, Charles
|
Capt (Rev)
|
152807
|
|
RACD
|
Fred, Henry
|
Gnr
|
6206246
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Cleary
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
served 1/5 Cdo (CA33)
|
Clegg
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Cobb
|
Robert, F.
|
Sgt
|
5826029
|
|
R Suffolk
|
Cobley
|
Ronald
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Irvine (CA71; (WRP)
|
Cocksey
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Lancs (LL3)
|
James, Thomas
|
Pte
|
14604363
|
MM
|
QORWK; award in Burma
|
|
Colbert
|
George
|
Gnr
|
|
|
and 2 Cdo (CA92)
|
Cole
|
R., 'Crasher'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Charles, Jack
|
Major
|
105582
|
OBE, TD
|
Welch Regt; and 1 Cdo. Bde.
|
|
Harold, James
|
TSM
|
3957677
|
|
Welch Regt;died training acc
|
|
Coleman
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Collishaw
|
Arthur, B.
|
Capt (Rev)
|
|
|
RACD; and 5 Cdo; (CA107)
|
William, Joseph
|
Pte
|
5735209
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Constable
|
E.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Wimbledon (LL3)
|
Cook
|
William, A. 'Tadgie'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
6 troop (CA78); from Ross on Wye (CA92); (WRP)
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Aberdeen (LL3)
|
|
Corbridge
|
H
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from near Leeds (LL3)
|
Cork
|
H
|
Pte
|
3768221
|
|
King's Regt; PoW 6/12/42 WO417/55
|
Cornall
|
L
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 12 Cdo; from Lancs (LL3)
|
Corrigan
|
James
|
Pte
|
4862201
|
|
Leicestershire Regt; (PG)
|
Corry
|
J
|
Capt
|
|
|
post war HQ 63 Gurkha Inf. Bde (CA12)
|
Cossey
|
Walter, S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
emigrated Canada (CA66)
|
Coulling
|
Charles, Bertram
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Hampton (CA87); (WRP)
|
Harold, Pettit, 'Harry'
|
LSgt
|
866743
|
|
R Artillery; (CA106)
|
|
Dalton, Hayton
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
aka George
|
|
Cox
|
A
|
Pte
|
6921440
|
|
Rifle Bde
|
Cox
|
Peter
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and CBTC; from Kilwinning (CA78)
|
Coxsey
|
G.H.
|
Gnr
|
3770169
|
|
R Artillery
|
Coy
|
A.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from E. Lothian (LL3)
|
Craig
|
Norman
|
L/Cpl
|
|
|
served 1/5 Cdo (CA89)
|
Samuel
|
Fus
|
|
R. Welch Fus.; kia
|
||
Craven
|
John
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Creed
|
E.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hambledon (LL3)
|
Crellin
|
P.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 Tp (PG); from Isle of Man (LL3).
|
Frank, Harold
|
Lt
|
312403
|
|
wounded 31/145 Burma Caslist WO417/8
|
|
James, Herbert
|
Capt
|
38190
|
|
KSLI; died accident
|
|
Dennis, W. 'Danny'
|
Pte
|
3974792
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded Burma CasList 417/88; (LL3)
|
|
Crow
|
John, Edwin
|
Pte
|
14612975
|
|
Gordons, Burma Star Assn.
|
James, A.
|
LSgt
|
313358
|
MM
|
Seaforths
|
|
Croxford
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
3 Tp (PG)
|
Stephen
|
LSgt
|
14604367
Police
|
|
Burma Star Assn; poss id with Pc 622Z Stephen Cunningham Tooting Police Stn MetPolice
|
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 troop; from Liverpool (CA99);
(PG) (WRP)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dakin
|
N
|
Gnr
|
3653477
|
|
R Artillery
|
Dale
|
J
|
Pte
|
4131320
|
|
Cheshire
|
Daniels
|
James, Reginald, D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Arhtur, Amos
|
Gnr
|
11259984
|
|
RA; wounded Burma
|
|
Douglas, Malcolm
|
Capt
|
105288
|
MC
|
SWB
|
|
Davies
|
Alan, John
|
Capt
|
224659
|
|
S. Staffs / and 5 Cdo (CA 45, 102)
|
Davies
|
Donald
|
Capt
|
|
|
post war Solicitor (CA6); (WRP)
|
Davies
|
David, Donald, L.
|
Capt
|
|
|
from Llanelli (CA87); (maybe ident with above)
|
Davies
|
G.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
James, Henry, 'Jim'
|
Major
|
|
KSLI; (WRP); (CA51)
|
||
John, William, Henry, 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Merseyside (CA102)
|
|
Thomas, Alfred
|
Pte
|
4033757
|
|
KSLI; kia
|
|
Verdun, George
|
Pte
|
4080355
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Davies
|
Victor, Oliver
|
|
|
|
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; lka Cefn Mawr (LL4)
|
|
Davison
|
Frank, Felix
|
Capt
|
177896
|
|
R Ulster
|
Davy
|
A.A.
|
Gnr
|
11259984
|
|
R Artillery
|
Dawson
|
Ernest, Macdonald
|
Capt
|
|
|
(WRP); from Edinburgh (CA72)
|
John, Joseph, Yelverton
|
Capt (Dr)
|
23351
|
OBE, MC
|
RAMC; (WRP)
|
|
Dawson
|
S
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Fiskerton (LL4)
|
Henry, Graham
|
Pte
|
3191706
|
|
KOSB; kia
|
|
Degville
|
H
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Walsall (LL4)
|
Delaney
|
C.J.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
lka Ilford (LL4)
|
Dempsey
|
William
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestation 1941
|
|
Dennison
|
D.L.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RA
|
Devereux
|
F
|
Pte
|
14986379
|
|
Glosters
|
Dickinson
|
Joseph
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& HOC; & CBTC; later Lt; from Aberdour (CA113)
|
George
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia
|
||
Arthur, Henry, 'Dock'
|
LSgt
|
940903
|
DCM
|
RA
|
|
Graham, Dennis
|
Fus
|
6482233
|
|
R. Fus; and SS Bde HQ; PoW 1943
|
|
Dodd
|
J
|
Pte
|
14446310
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Doran
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, George
|
Cpl
|
6209980
|
|
PLKR, Middx. Regt; (WRP); (PG)
|
|
Dousfield
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Albert, Peter
|
Pte
|
|
BEM
|
(PG)
|
|
John, Joseph
|
BSM
|
828326
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Doyle
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Gretna, Carlisle (CA42); (WRP)
|
Doyle
|
Thomas, J. 'Tom'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; London Branch (CA11)(CA40) (CA78); (WRP)
|
Drake
|
Arthur
|
Rev
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Drake
|
F
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Birkinhead (LL4)
|
Frederick, T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA115)
|
|
Leonard, Henry, Pritchard
|
LCpl
|
3964051
|
|
Welch; kia
|
|
Drury
|
Cyril, A.S.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Brentford (CA85); (WRP)
|
Duddin
|
Robert, O.
|
Pte
|
|
|
later Sgt; emig. Australia (CA13)
|
William
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Pte
|
3778082
|
|
Kings Regt; kia
|
|
Dulson
|
W.E. 'Eddy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA60) (CA99) (WRP) (PG)
|
James
|
LCpl
|
6982426
|
|
R. Innis. Fus; kia
|
|
Leslie, E.H.
|
LSgt
|
5825564
|
|
Suffolk Regt; wounded 31/1/45 Burma; (WRP)
|
|
Dunston
|
M.W.
|
Pte
|
5739276
|
|
Devonshire
|
Thomas, Frank
|
Sgt
|
VC
|
RE; kia St nazaire
|
||
Dyson
|
James, Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Normanton (CA92); (WRP)
|
Earl
|
Arthur, 'Duke'
|
Pte
|
5932698
|
|
Cambs Regt; (WRP);(CA101)
|
George, Oliver
|
Pte
|
3777516
|
|
King's Regt; kia
|
|
Eddolls
|
D
|
Pte
|
5188908
|
|
Glosters
|
Edgson
|
R
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Bdr
|
|
|
RA; & 12 Cdo (LL4)
|
Edmans
|
Joseph, J. 'Joe'
|
CSM
|
|
|
(CA78, CA86)
|
Edwards
|
Edward, Keymer
|
Sgt
|
7609613
|
|
REME
|
Elwyn
|
Fus
|
4192899
|
|
R. Welch Fus; kia
|
|
Edwards
|
J.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ellerman
|
Roderick
|
Sgt
|
13111286 & 334987
|
|
'I' Section, to OCTU. Born Von Etzdorf. ref LG, CA6, CA104
|
Ellis
|
Charles
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; (WRP); from Peterbrough (CA56)
|
Ellis
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; lka Strone Argyllshire
|
Ellis
|
F.
|
Fus
|
|
|
1/5 Cdo; lka West Gorton (LL4)
|
Emblow
|
A.E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 2 Cdo; lka Southampton (LL4)
|
Empett
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Folkestone (LL4)
|
Etzdorf
|
(See ELLERMAN)
|
|
|
|
|
Clifford, Gregory
|
Cpl
|
4078187; S.W.B.
|
MM
|
1941Escape evasion report WO208/5583
|
|
Cyril, Denman
|
LCpl
|
4080201
|
|
SWB;kia
|
|
Earl, Michael
|
Cpl
|
3959724
|
|
Welch Regt; PoW St Nazaire; (WRP)
|
|
Reginald, Graham
|
Pte
|
14744210
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Robert, John
|
LSgt
|
4198289
|
|
R Welch Fus; kia
|
|
Evans
|
Sydney
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Everitt
|
F.H.D.
|
Pte
|
14207309
|
|
Gloster Regt; CaslIst 23/1/45 WO417/88
|
Evers
|
Frederick, A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Colchester (CA117)
|
Evill
|
A.R. (Tim)
|
Captain
|
|
|
Later Lieut Colonel
|
Ewen
|
Joe
|
CSM
|
|
|
(CA26)
|
F.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from London (LL6)
|
|
Idris, Lawrence, 'Frank'
|
Pte
|
885113
|
|
Welch Regt; N. Africa CasList WO417/55; (CA112)
|
|
Sydney, Albert
|
Pte
|
3966447
|
|
Welch Regt; CasList WO417/55; (PG);(CA48)
|
|
Farr
|
Horace, S.
|
Cpl
|
4078805
|
|
(WRP)
|
Farthing
|
Benjamin
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Faulkner
|
C
|
Pte
|
3597030
|
|
Border
|
James
|
LCpl
|
|
|
REME; and 1/5 Cdo
|
|
Felmingham
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
died Liverpool Feb.1950 (CA11) (WRP)
|
Fernie
|
Leslie, Frank
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Nuneaton (CA86); (WRP)
|
Fielder
|
|
Pte
|
5725823
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Finn
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Middlesborough (LL5)
|
Edward, James, Joseph,
'Eddie', 'Fitzy'
|
LCpl
|
3773098
|
|
Kings Regt; (PG)
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
2185354
|
|
King's Regt; kia
|
|
Fleming
|
Robert
|
CSMI
|
|
|
lka Edinburgh (LL7); (WRP)
|
John, Samuel
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo (LL5)
|
|
Flood
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Flynn
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Fogg
|
William, Edward,
'Bill'
|
Pte
|
3959293
|
|
Welch; (CA98); CasList WO417/55; (WRP)
|
Ford
|
Toby
|
|
|
|
|
Forward
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL5)
|
Fotheringham
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Fry
|
Edwin
|
Pte
|
3967735
|
|
Welch
|
Gamble
|
George
|
LSgt |
|
|
(WRP)
|
Garbutt
|
C.W.J.
|
Pte
|
5392133
|
|
Ox & Bucks Li
|
Garbutt
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gardiner
|
Ronald, James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Gardner
|
John, William
|
Gnr
|
799237
|
|
RA 1930; Burma CasList WO417/88 wounded
|
James, Willis
|
Capt
|
|
MBE, MiD
|
Hamps.Regt
|
|
John
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
Listed under JONES, J.G.
|
|
Garwood
|
E.C.
|
Cpl
|
5775175
|
|
R. Norfolk Regt; wounded 28/1/45 WO417/88; (LL5)
|
Geddes
|
Martin, Grenville
|
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Herbert, Alexander
|
Pte
|
3964607
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Gibson
|
J.S.
|
Lt
|
|
|
R Signals; (CA20)
|
Gibson
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gillies
|
Andrew
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo; from Edinburgh (CA110)
|
Gillies
|
Robert, J.M.
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo (CA116)(LL5)
|
Gillin
|
W.D. 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
14987611
|
|
and 1/5 Cdo; (CA19, CA21); plaque Spean Bridge
|
Giltrow
|
Frederick, John, George
|
Gnr
|
6015643
|
|
R Artillery
|
Gladwell
|
R.C. 'Gladys'
|
Gnr
|
948853
|
|
R Artillery
|
Glendinning
|
Will
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Gooch
|
R.H.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Goodall
|
R.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Cheltenham (LL5)
|
Gordon, Lionel
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo
|
|
Gooding
|
Norman, Alexander
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goodlass
|
Robert
|
Sgt
|
4196617
|
|
RWF; wounded 1/12/42 WO417/55 and 31/1/45 WO417/88; (CA76) (WRP)
|
Goodrich
|
Brian
|
Lt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Charles, Gordon
|
Cpl
|
T/214905
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Gordon-Hemming
|
Tom
|
Capt
|
|
|
(PG) (WRP)
|
Grant
|
Arthur, P.
|
Sgt
|
13046330
|
|
West Yorkshire Regt; wounded 31/1/45 WO417/88; Burma Star Assn; (LL5)
|
Grant
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Lesley, Peter
|
Gnr
|
983057
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Edward, James
|
Pte
|
5774940
|
|
Norfolk Regt; and CBTC; and 5 Cdo
|
|
Gray
|
Reginald, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Green
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Grangetown Yorks (LL5)
|
Green
|
L.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Folkestone (LL5)
|
Greenslade
|
Leslie, James
|
Pte
|
5679389
|
|
Somerset L I
|
Gregory
|
R.D.
|
Pte
|
551964
|
|
H L I
|
Gretton
|
E
|
Gnr
|
11256741
|
|
R Artillery
|
Griffiths
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Redditch (LL5)
|
Griffiths
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Oswestry (LL5)
|
Griffiths
|
W
|
Dvr
|
|
|
lka Manchester (LL5)
|
Grimes
|
H.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (LL5)
|
Fernley, William, Thomas
|
Pte
|
4038826
|
|
KSLI; kia
|
|
Hackett
|
P
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Hale
|
Bernard
|
|
|
|
|
Halfpenny
|
Alfred, Royden
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Hall
|
F.T.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Blackburn (LL9)
|
Hall
|
J.A.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Denton (LL5)
|
Hall
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
4076248
|
|
SWB; (WRP)
|
William, Edward
|
Lt
|
278631
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; kia
|
|
Hambling
|
G.H.J.
|
Pte
|
5826785
|
|
Suffolks; wounded 14/1/43 N.Africa
CasList WO417/56
|
Hamilton
|
J.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
James
|
Spr
|
2983344
|
|
RE; kia
|
|
Hansell
|
Leslie, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
Essex Regt.
|
Hansen
|
P.O.
|
Pte
|
6298338
|
|
Buffs
|
Hargreaves
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Frederick, William, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bexhill on Sea (CA113)
|
|
Harper
|
William, G.
|
|
|
|
|
Harper-Gow
|
L.M., 'Max'
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Douglas, Ewart
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
|
|
James, 'Scottie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP) (CA89)
|
|
Harris
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
3387247
|
|
East Lancs Regt
|
Harris
|
S.H.
|
Pte
|
14531754
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Harrison
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Rugby (LL6)
|
Leslie, Francis
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Buckleham (CA45); (WRP)
|
|
Harrison
|
Peter
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Hartland
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Worcester (LL6)
|
Hartley
|
J.E.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL6)
|
Harvey
|
G.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Reginald
|
Pte
|
5826853
|
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Hathorn
|
Arthur, 'Toby'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP); (PG)
|
Hawkins
|
Alan, J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(WRP)(CA80)
|
Hawkins
|
Richard, Chapman
|
Cpl
|
5575932
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Hawkins
|
Richard, H. 'Dick'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Glosters; (CA105)
|
Haworth
|
Frank, Marsden
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA82); (WRP)
|
Hayes
|
A.R.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL6)
|
Hayes
|
Charles, A. 'Chuck'
|
Pte
|
5830797
|
|
Suffolk Regt; wounded 3/3/43 N.Africa (CasList); from Dartmouth (CA120)
|
Hayman
|
J.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Haynes
|
J.M.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Henry, 'Harry'
|
Pte
|
|
|
King's Regt (Liverpool); 3 troop; from Belfast (CA116)
|
|
Haywood
|
H.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hazelwood
|
Arthur, Richard
|
SQMS
|
|
|
|
Heard
|
L
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Hearne
|
R.S.
|
Cpl
|
14604358
|
|
R Fusiliers
|
Heckle
|
W.H.
|
Rfn
|
14551425
|
|
QOCH
|
Hehir
|
Thomas, Joseph, 'Ginge'
|
Pte
|
3863684
|
|
Lancashire
|
Hemming
|
Tom, Gordon
|
Capt
|
|
|
(PG); (WRP)
|
Hemmings
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Barking (LL6)
|
Hencher
|
E.V., 'Dick'
|
Cfn
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Henders
|
Ronald, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Henderson
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Dundee (LL6)
|
Hennessy
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Henry
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Heselden
|
Ronald, William
|
Sgt
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Hewett
|
Alan, Davis
|
A/Capt
|
438538
|
|
Burma Star Assn; (LL6).
|
Sidney
|
TSM
|
3907388
|
|
Dorsetshire Regt; 1941 CasList WO417/32; (WRP)
|
|
Hick
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Leeds (LL6)
|
Hickson
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hickson
|
Jim
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Frank
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)(CA95)
|
|
Higham
|
Richard, John, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
|
|
PG; LL10
|
Walter
|
Gnr
|
14526092
|
MiD
|
R Artillery; (WRP)
|
|
Hill
|
A.W.
|
QMS
|
|
|
post war Rhodesia (LL6)
|
Hill
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Hill
|
Kenneth, Gerald
|
LCpl
|
5679361
|
|
Somerset LI; PoW 2Dec42 N.Africa WO417/56
|
John, Maurice
|
Sgt
|
5697597
|
|
Somerset LI; (CA116); (Burma Star Assn. member)
|
|
Hinkins
|
Alfred
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Hirst
|
James, Richard
|
Pte
|
6028552
|
|
Suffolk
|
George, Albert
|
Gnr
|
2050295
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Hobbs
|
Charles, Frederick, Thomas
|
Cpl
|
1507781.
|
|
RA 1938 to R.W.F. Transfer In Registers 1939 Book 2
|
Hobbs
|
James, William
|
Cpl
|
4698646
|
|
KOYLI; (WRP); 31Jan45 WO417/88 wounded;
|
Hodges
|
C. Anthony, 'Tony'
|
Capt / Doctor
|
111725
|
|
RAMC; (WRP)
|
Hodgson
|
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Scunthorpe, served in 1/5 Cdo (LL6)
|
James, G.
|
Dvr
|
1949130.
|
|
R. Engineers: (CA65)
|
|
Holley
|
Idris
|
Gnr
|
1118028.
|
|
RA Attestation 1940; (PG)
|
David, James
|
TSM
|
2609192
|
MiD
|
Suffolk Regt; (WRP)
|
|
Hollingsworth
|
G.A.
|
|
|
|
from Liverpool
|
Holloway
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Holm
|
A
|
Pte
|
6300542
|
MiD
|
The Buffs; LL6; 3 Cdo Bde Jungle Book issue 9
|
Holme
|
Arthur, Thomas
|
Gnr
|
2058571
|
|
RA; Burma Star Assn; post war Australia (LL6)(CA120)
|
Holmes
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA99); (WRP)
|
Holroyd
|
Derek, Richards
|
Fus
|
4209855
|
|
RWF; Burma Star Assn.(WRP)
|
Holtom
|
Roy
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Maurice
|
Cpl
|
5830807
|
MiD
|
Suffolk Regt; (CA92); (WRP)
|
|
Alfred, John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
5628330
|
|
Devonshire; St. Nazaire wounded and POW
|
|
Hopkins
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
999063
|
|
Worc Regt
|
James, John
|
LSgt
|
5048951
|
|
Monmouthshire Regt;
kia
|
|
Horner
|
Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 2SBS; (PG); (WRP); (CA75)
|
Horton
|
John
|
Sgt
|
3912648
|
|
SWB; wounded N.Africa 28/3/43; (WRP)
|
Christopher, George
|
Sgt
|
|
Black Watch;wounded 31/1/45 WO417/88; Burma Star Assn
|
||
Hothersall
|
E
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Howells
|
Allan, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Gwent (CA78)
|
Howells
|
Roy
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; from Surrey (CA73)
|
Howse
|
A.R., Kenneth
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hubbard
|
N
|
RQMS
|
|
|
from London (LL6)
|
Huckle
|
Reginald, Howard
|
Sgt
|
871532
|
|
Burma Star Assn; (LL6)
|
Hudson
|
David, E. 'Soapy'
|
Rfn
|
7021488
|
|
R Ulster Fusilier
|
Hughes
|
C
|
Dvr
|
|
|
from Flint (LL6)
|
Edward, 'Ned'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 2 Cdo; from Brymbo near Wrexham (CA74)
|
|
Hughes
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
3958742
|
MiD
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Hunt
|
Griffyth, George, 'Griff'
|
Lt Col
|
79531
|
MBE
|
SWB; and SS Bde HQ and Cdo Gp. HQ (CA78).
|
|
|||||
Hunt
|
Norman, A.C. 'Cowboy'
|
LCpl
|
5678952
|
|
SLI; wounded N.Africa 29/3/43; (CA92)
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo
|
|
Hustwick
|
C.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Hutchins
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hutton
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harold, Tillotson
|
Sgt
|
3392348
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
William, Henry
|
Fus
|
6471335
|
MM
|
R.Fus; Burma 23Jan45 CasList WO417/88 wounded; (LL6)
|
|
Jackson
|
Archie
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; died suddenly on 14 April 1955 (CA22)
|
Arthur, 'Happy'
|
Sgt
|
5933908
|
|
Suffolk Regt; (PG); (CA118); 4 Troop, Hill 170 wounded WO417/88
|
|
Jackson
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jacobs
|
Charles, Robert
|
Pte
|
|
MiD
|
Volunteered from RAF; (LL6)
|
Jaggers
|
Leslie, Charles
|
Sgt
|
4201335
|
|
RWF Register 16/5/1940; to Welch Regt 2/7/1942;
3 Tp (Jungle Book 8)
|
Jahn
|
William, James, Thomas
|
Gnr
|
6016637
|
|
RA
|
James
|
Bryn
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
C
|
Pte
|
3915335
|
|
SWB; wounded Burma
|
|
James
|
D. 'Jimmy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
James
|
David, George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Jeffries
|
G
|
|
|
|
from Norwich (CA93)
|
Jenkins
|
Albert, John 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
14281110
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Frederick, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Wolverhampton (CA65)
|
|
George, William
|
Gnr
|
851702
|
|
RA; 3 tp; wounded 31/1/45; (CA102)
|
|
Vic
|
|
|
|
(CA118)
|
|
Jenner
|
T.D.
|
Pte
|
14423908
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Johnson
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo., from Kent (LL7)
|
Jones
|
A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Liverpool (LL7)
|
Jones
|
C.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from South Devon (LL7)
|
Jones
|
D.C.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Swansea (LL7)
|
Jones
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo., from Holywell (LL7)
|
Jones
|
G
|
LSgt
|
3908213
|
|
SWB; May be ident with below
|
Jones
|
Gwynne, I.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Liverpool (CA106)
|
Jones
|
Hubert, B., 'Jonah'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Idris
|
LCpl
|
4196737
|
|
R Welch Fusiliers
|
Jones
|
Ivor
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
John, Garner
|
Capt
|
|
MC, MiD
|
Welch Regt
|
|
John, Willis
|
LSgt
|
3962861
|
|
later PTI at CBTC (LL7)
|
|
Jones
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA55)
|
Jones
|
R.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Basingstoke (LL7)
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
3970706
|
|
Welch Regt; kia N. Africa
|
|
William
|
LCpl
|
4195436
|
|
RWF; wounded Burma
|
|
William, John, Leonard
|
Cpl
|
4197298
|
|
RWF; PoW N. Africa
|
|
Jones
|
W.D.
|
Pte
|
3976195
|
|
Welch Regt; CasList 23/1/45 WO417/88
|
Jones
|
William
|
Pte
|
3966447
|
|
Welch Regt; CasList/PoW N.Africa WO417/55 and 72; CA108 from Glamorgan
|
Jones
|
William, Robert
|
Gnr
|
|
|
(CA67)
|
Judge
|
G
|
Pte
|
3713113
|
|
Somerset L I
|
Judson
|
John, William
|
Fus
|
14987398
|
|
RWF 1944 Transfer In Register Book 9
|
Julier
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
6146177
|
|
East Surrey
|
Kane
|
G.J.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Birmingham (LL7)(CA120)
|
Keery
|
William
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
Jack
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
J. W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from London (LL7)
|
Kemsley
|
|
RQMS
|
6687605
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Kenny
|
R
|
Pte
|
14804038
|
|
Manchester
|
Kerrigan
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Liverpool (LL7)
|
Kerry, GM
|
William, James
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA86)
|
Eric, Arnold
|
Lt
|
130209
|
MiD
|
R Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Frederick, Sydney
|
Gnr
|
14370676
|
|
RA
|
|
King
|
W
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Alfred, William
|
Sgt
|
5774460
|
MiD
|
R Norfolk
|
|
Kirkham
|
Thomas, P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Herts. (LL7)(CA120)
|
A.W.
|
Sgt
|
T/128368
|
|
from Sutton Coldfield (LL7)
|
|
Theophilus, Henry
|
LCpl
|
5950896
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt; kia
|
|
Knight
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Gillingham (LL7)
|
George, Arthur
|
Lt
|
323566
578261
|
VC
|
Royal Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
Lacey
|
V
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Birmingham (LL7)
|
Lamb
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Raymond, Frederick
|
Sgt
|
5933108
|
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Lane
|
David, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL7)
|
Lansley
|
D.H.
|
Pte
|
5511965
|
|
Highland LI
|
Georges, Louis, Jean
|
Lt
|
235098
|
MC
|
Recce Corps
|
|
Larkham
|
Harry
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Latham
|
Charles, William
|
LCpl
|
4039208
|
|
KSLI; Escape evasion report WO208/4258
|
Lawrence
|
Basil, George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Winchester (CA110)
|
Laycock
|
B.H.
|
Cpl
|
7594888
|
|
REME
|
Lear
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Manchester (LL7)
|
Leaton
|
G.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
John, Charles
|
Pte
|
3962766
|
|
Welch Regt; and 12 Cdo (CA84); wounded Burma
|
|
Lee
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Nottingham (LL7)
|
LeFevre
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA8)
|
Legg
|
Alan, John
|
Capt
|
65912
|
|
R Scots
|
Lennon
|
Edward, J. 'Eddie'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; (PG); (CA28)(CA43)(CA67)
|
Leonard
|
J. 'Paddy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harry
|
Tpr
|
4862696
|
|
Household Cavalry; & SS Bde HQ; PoW N.Africa
|
|
Levings
|
John, W.
|
Cpl
|
5385550
|
|
Ox&Bucks; CA115;
Escape evasion report WO208/4258
|
Frank
|
LSgt
|
3960926
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Lewis
|
George, William, John
|
Sgt
|
11260375
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Lewis
|
Gwyn
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Llanelli (LL7) (CA92)
|
Lewis
|
G.E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
H
|
LSgt
|
|
|
Queens Royal Regt; wounded 4Mar43 N.Africa WO417/58
|
Lewis
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; 1 Cdo Sigs; p/w Sgt.RA; from Worcs. (LL7)CA14)
|
Ronald, James 'Danny'
|
Pte
|
3964660
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Ling
|
William, A.
|
Sgt
|
5826893
|
|
Suffolk Regt; wounded 31/1/45 - WO417/88
|
Linham
|
Eric, Charles
|
LCpl
|
5679578
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 1/12/42 WO417/55 and 56
|
Littleton
|
W
|
LCpl
|
5254471
|
|
Worcester Regt
|
Livsey
|
Charles, 'Lofty'
|
Pte
|
3974747
|
|
Welch; Burma Star Assn
|
Fred
|
Cpl
|
4036505
|
|
KSLI kia St Nazaire
|
|
Edmund, John
|
LCpl
|
14604377
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
4078866
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Lloyd
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Stanley, John
|
LCpl
|
4038903
|
|
KSLI; kia
|
|
Locke
|
S.B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Hong Kong (LL8)
|
T.A.
'Sandy' or 'Alex'
|
LCpl
|
14317297
|
|
Black Watch; Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Loines
|
F
|
Pte
|
4038867
|
|
KSLI;LL8;Escape evasion report WO208/4258
|
Long
|
Daniel, E.
|
Pte
|
6479299
|
|
Essex
|
Long
|
James, Henry, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
South Staffs
|
Longman
|
E.J.
|
Pte
|
2048203
|
|
|
Joe
|
Fus
|
|
|
Lancashire Fusiliers
|
|
Ronald, Arnold
|
Pte
|
5384112
|
|
Ox and Bucks LI; kia
|
|
Lovesey
|
Arthur, William
|
Pte
|
5830879
|
|
Suffolk Regt; CasList WO417/88; (CA62, CA116)
|
Lowing
|
A.W.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and CBTC, HOC; from Truro (CA94)
|
John, Vincent
|
Pte
|
14988283
|
|
(LL8)
|
|
Lowry
|
A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Armagh (LL8)
|
Percy
|
Pte
|
3768364
|
|
King's Regt; died
|
|
Luff
|
Patrick, Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Newcastle (CA94)
|
Frederick, John
|
Pte
|
5498036
|
|
Hamps Regt; PoW
|
|
Macandrew
|
Colin, Nevil, Glen
|
Capt
|
|
|
from Yorks (CA89)
|
Macfarlane
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Mackechnie
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA59)(CA65)
|
Hugh, 'Blake'
|
Pte
|
2889297
|
|
& 12 Cdo.
|
|
Neil, Thornton
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Mackey
|
David
|
Rfn
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo (CA120)
|
Maclennan
|
D.L.F.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Macrae
|
W.R.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Macwhinnie (Sir)
|
Gordon, M.
|
Capt
|
|
OBE
|
RAC; (CA65)(CA78)
|
Maddaford
|
B
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Widnes (LL8)
|
Maddox
|
A.R.
|
Gnr
|
14327805
|
|
RA
|
Hugh
|
Cpl
|
4197433
|
|
R. Welch Fus; 5 tp; (PG) | |
William, Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA113); from Kirkby
|
|
Maloney
|
Daniel
|
Pte
|
3393053
|
|
East Lancs Regt; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Malt
|
Peter
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Huntingdon (CA94)
|
Mann
|
A.R.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Exmouth (LL8) |
Mann
|
Robert
|
Rfn
|
|
|
record query |
Marshall
|
Charles, R
|
Pte
|
7690515
|
|
Lincs. Regt; 2 & 3 Tps; Cas. 23/1/45 WO417/88
|
Martin
|
Derek, Leslie
|
Sgt
|
|
|
2nd Bn Glosters: from Alnwick (CA102)
|
Massey
|
Leonard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Bridgnorth, Salop (CA64)
|
Walter, Charles
|
Sgt
|
5770767
|
MiD
|
R.Norfolk; LG36180; wounded NAfrica; (CA21)(CA48)
|
|
Herbert, A.
|
Sgt
|
4193032 |
|
R.W.F enlistment registers; from Southsea (CA90);(PG)
|
|
Maycock
|
Ernest
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Bde; from Stockport (CA66) |
Mayhew
|
|
Sgt/WO
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Maynard
|
Dennis, V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Hull (CA109)
|
Maynard
|
J.E.A.
|
Pte
|
6103121
|
|
Queens Royal Regt
|
McConnell
|
C
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Belfast (LL8)
|
G
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
||
Thomas, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
3915347
|
|
SWB
|
|
McDonald
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
7370184
|
|
R A M C
|
McFall
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
R.Welch Fus; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
|
McGinnis
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
American (PG)
|
McGrath
|
C.R.
|
Rfn
|
14466402
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
McGuire
|
J
|
Pte
|
3974361
|
|
Welch Regt; 2 Tp (CA93); N. Africa WO417/55
|
Mckenzie
|
N.F.
|
Pte
|
14503447
|
|
Kings Regt
|
McKerrigan
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Greenock (LL8)
|
McLean
|
Angus
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
McMullan
|
G
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McMurchie
|
J
|
Pte
|
2991485
|
|
R.S.F; wounded 23July43 Sicily CasList WO417/67.
|
McNeil
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
McNelly
|
|
|
|
|
|
McSweeney
|
C.B., 'Pat'
|
Pte
|
6096749
|
|
Queens Royal
|
Frederick, John
|
Pte
|
5398036
|
|
Hamps Regt; PoW 1942
|
|
Mellish
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Willesden, London (CA110)
|
Mellor
|
N
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Salford (LL8)
|
Mercer
|
Cecil, James
|
Fus
|
4801882
|
|
R.W.F. 29Dec43 Transfer In Register Bk ; CasLists Burma WO417/88 31/1/45
|
Meredith
|
Bernard, 'Taffy'
|
Capt
|
|
|
later ordained Priest (CA68)(CA75)(CA78)
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
6460252
|
|
Middx. Regt
|
|
Milford
|
A
|
Pte
|
4036279
|
|
Herefordshire
|
Richard
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (PG); (CA11)
|
|
Millar
|
R
|
Pte
|
4194166
|
|
KOSB
|
Miller
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
died Feb 1952 (CA15)
|
Miller
|
R
|
Pte
|
3188157
|
|
KOSB
|
Mills
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mills
|
I.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Milne
|
Ian, C.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
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Minnett
|
R.J. 'Dick'
|
Pte
|
|
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(CA92)(LL8)
|
Moat
|
Desmond, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
Moeller
|
H.H.
|
Pte
|
13805587
|
|
Pioneer Corp
|
Alexander, Duncan
|
Pte
|
920407
|
|
RA/KSLI; wounded Burma
|
|
Moore
|
Alfred
|
Fus
|
4209808
|
|
RWF 19Mar42 Transfer
in Register; C.M.P. Jul45; Burma Star Assn.
|
Moore
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
George, Arthur, N.
|
LSgt
|
5828374
|
|
Suffolk Regt; POW
Stalag 4B;
|
|
Moore
|
L.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Mordecai-Jones
|
Ion, Herbert
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Morgan
|
C
|
Pte
|
14519522
|
|
AAC
|
Morgan
|
G.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Harold, Rees
|
Capt
|
88079
|
MiD
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Morgan
|
H.W.C.
|
Pte
|
3970740
|
|
Welch Regt; CasList 23/1/45 WO417/88
|
Morgan
|
J.W.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
From Cardigan (LL8)
|
Morgan
|
J.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Liverpool (LL8)
|
Leslie, George
|
Pte
|
|
|
and No.12 Cdo (CA112)
|
|
Morgan
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; from Keswick (LL8)
|
Morni
|
Claude
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Morrell
|
Harry, H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Matthew, Frank,
|
Sgt
|
MM, MiD
|
RE; kia; (CA106)
|
||
Robert, Derek
|
L/Sgt
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo. (CA82)
|
|
Muies
|
Laurence
|
Pte
|
3775857
|
|
King's Regt; wounded CasList WO417/56
|
Muldoon MC
|
E.H.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Gen List
|
William
|
TSM
|
|
|
(CA99)
|
|
Leslie, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
RA Attestation 1940; & 12 Cdo; (CA88) (PG)
|
||
A.G.
|
Gnr
|
5186519
|
|
RA ; wounded Burma
|
|
Leonard
|
Sgt
|
3959214
|
|
from Devon (CA68)
|
|
Munro
|
Ben
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Irvine (CA72)
|
Murphy
|
C
|
Pte
|
2828376
|
|
|
Murphy
|
Henry
|
LCpl
|
14590409
|
|
Devonshire Regt; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Douglas, Alexander
|
Sgt
|
|
I.S.O.
|
Queens Royal Regt; and 1/5 Cdo
|
|
Nergeard
|
A.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Newal
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Newlands
|
R
|
Pte
|
14804511
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Newman
|
Alan
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Newnham
|
R.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Newport
|
F.W.F.
|
Pte
|
14526333
|
|
Buffs
|
David
|
Capt
|
74607
|
MiD
|
R. Warwicks Regt
|
|
Nicholas
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA91)
|
Nicholls
|
Cecil, Roy
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo; CA80, CA118, later Captain, post war
resided Zimbabwe
|
Nicholson
|
Kenneth, J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Hutton Essex (CA120)
|
Nightingale
|
Ronald
|
LCpl
|
5730599
|
|
Dorsetshire Regt
|
Nixon
|
R.J.
|
Pte
|
13118778
|
|
Pioneer Corps
|
Nixon
|
S
|
Pte
|
14601363
|
|
Suffolk Regt
|
Noden
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Irvine (CA67) (WRP)
|
Norton
|
J.T.
|
Rfn
|
6853522
|
|
KRRC
|
Gordon, Lesley.
|
Sgt
|
7366507
|
MM
|
RAMC; award in Burma
|
|
W
|
Pte
|
5383388
|
|
Beds & Herts; 2 & 6 Tps.; wounded 31/1/45 WO417/88
|
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo (LL9) (WRP)
|
|
John
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; wounded Burma
|
||
O'Gorman
|
Desmond
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Oliver
|
Matthew, Dudgeon
|
6482278
321564
|
|
|
RFus; commissioned June 44; & 5 Cdo (CA 118)
|
Olson
|
J
|
Gnr
|
3771698
|
|
RA
|
L.C.
|
Pte
|
|
MM
|
|
|
O'Mahoney
|
J
|
Pte
|
3782972
|
|
Kings Regt
|
O'Mahony
|
J.O.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
O'Marah
|
Andrew, J. 'Mick'
|
WO1
|
4185353 /
353122
|
|
RWF; 142 Cdo Coy; to OCTU; (PG); (WRP)
|
Osborne
|
Henry, George
|
Rfn
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA108)
|
Osborne
|
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
O'Shea
|
John, Peter
|
Pte
|
6028684
|
|
Suffolk Regt; CasLists 6Dec42; PoW List WO392/1 Stalag 344.
|
Owen
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony, Ashford
|
Lt
|
242779
|
|
York & Lancs; kia
|
|
Palmer
|
F.G.
|
Gnr
|
2063437
|
|
RA;CasLists;31Jan45
wounded Burma
|
A.C.
|
Pte
|
5679492
|
|
Somerset LI; PoW
|
|
Parker-Smith
|
Brian
|
Pte
|
|
|
see SMITH. Brian Parker.
|
Parrott
|
Ronald, D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL 9)
|
Parry
|
Gordon
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA 118); (WRP)
|
Samuel
|
Fus /
LCpl
|
4192874
|
|
RWF; PoW 2/3/43; PoW escape file WO208/5400
|
|
Paterson
|
John, Kirkpatrick
|
Lt
|
212079
|
|
R.Sigs; (WD Feb 1945)
|
Patrick
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
6028621
|
|
Suffolk Regt;CasLists 6Dec42; (WO392/1) PoW Stalag 4F
|
Leslie, Vincent
|
Pte / Lt
|
5627019
|
MiD
|
Devonshire
|
|
H.B.
|
Gnr
|
14241751 Police
|
|
RA; PoW 26Feb43
|
|
Antony
|
Pte
|
3973636
|
|
Welch; Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Pawson
|
S
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Payne
|
Francis, E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Peachey
|
Alan, S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA109)
|
Pearce
|
Eric, Paul
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Teddington (CA100)
|
George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and CBTC (CA106)
|
|
Peckham
|
Alan, David
|
Lt / Capt
|
337753
|
|
Buffs; LL9;
LG 37800 and LG 38998
|
George, Reginald
|
Sgt
|
871900
|
MiD
|
RA; Wounded 27Feb43 CasList WO417/58
|
|
Perrin
|
Peter, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
1/5 Cdo (CA 65); (WRP)
|
Alfred, Charles.
|
LSgt
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA94); (WRP)
|
||
Peters
|
R.J.M
|
Lt
|
|
|
KRRC
|
Petty
|
Frank, Hector, Brine
|
Lt
|
76630
|
|
RA; (CA79); (PG); PoW North Africa (WO417/4; later Hon Capt. LG37364; (WRP)
|
Wilfred, Harold
|
Pte
|
4105154
|
|
KSLI; kia
|
|
Phillipson
|
Matthew
|
Gnr
|
3718320
|
|
RA;CasLists;wounded 31Jan45 Burma WO417/88
|
Philp
|
Michael, E.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Pigott
|
Herbert, Robert
|
Pte
|
5772993
|
|
R. Norfolk Regt; (WRP);
Burma Star Assn.
|
Pilkington
|
J.R.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Pilling
|
Harry
|
CSM
|
2619518
|
|
Grenadier Gds; & 12 Cdo; (PG)
|
Pirie
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
|
RE
|
Pirie
|
Thomas
|
|
|
|
unit query 1/5 Cdo (LL9)
|
Pitman
|
Henry, James, 'Harry'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
& No.2 Ind. Coy. (CA95, CA118)
|
Andrew
|
Pte
|
7942336
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Charles , J.B.
|
Capt
|
37725
|
OBE, MC
|
Border Regt
|
|
Pollock
|
J.A. 'Doc'
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Porter
|
A.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Powell
|
Bernard Joseph
|
RSM
|
|
|
|
Christopher, William
|
Fus
|
2149919
|
|
RWF; kia
|
|
Reginald, J.H. 'Pongo'
|
TSM
|
3908241
|
MiD
|
SWB; (WRP)
|
|
Poyntz
|
Ernest, William
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Preston
|
Arthur, Noel, 'Bob'
|
Capt
|
2585824
323034
|
|
R.Corps Sigs & SWB; OCTU (LG 36669) (WO417/57); and 5 and 1/5 Cdo (CA112)
|
Preston
|
Thomas, Davis
|
Fus
|
4195482
|
|
RWF; (WRP) (PG)
|
Price
|
Arthur, Livsey
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
David, Elvet
|
Fus
|
6482275
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; (WRP) (CA57)
|
|
Price
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Pritchard
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pritchard
|
Cyril
|
Gnr
|
|
R.A. (Cdo. service Far East
& H.O.C.)
|
|
Proctor
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Prosser
|
Aubrey
|
Dvr
|
3975491
|
|
(WRP); Burma Star Assn.
|
Pugh
|
Benjamin, Gordon
|
A/Maj (later Col)
|
75575
|
|
RWF, & 4 Cdo & CBTC
(CA 113)
|
Putt
|
Richard, J.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Pym
|
G.D.
|
LCpl
|
5055844
|
|
N. Staffs Regt; 6 Tp.wounded 23/1/45; WO417/88;
|
Quelch
|
E.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA21)
|
Quick
|
Derek, Reginald
|
TSM
|
14003051
|
|
London Scottish
|
Quill
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Quincey
|
John, A.
|
Gnr
|
2062315
|
|
RA
|
Eric, William
|
Gnr
|
5884633
|
MM
|
RA (CA84)
|
|
Rackley
|
Ronald, B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Ronald, George
|
Pte
|
5192138
|
|
kia '45 with Glosters
|
|
Ralph
|
Victor, Henry, George, Vic'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Rifle Bde; (PG)
|
Rankin
|
James
|
Bugler
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Ransome
|
W.C.
|
Rfn
|
6921406
|
|
Rifle Bde
|
Rawlings
|
E.P.
|
Pte
|
4035419
|
|
KSLI; POW 6/12/42 WO417/56; in UK 1944
|
Raymond
|
Jack
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Reardon
|
Terence Patrick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Reay
|
Francis, James
|
Pte
|
4039267
|
|
KSLI; Burma Star Assn; (WRP)
|
Joseph
|
RQMS / RSM
|
5950322
|
MBE, MiD
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Redpath
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Lynemouth (LL9)
|
Reed
|
Neville
|
Sgt
|
5827421 & 459426
|
MBE
|
Later Major; (WRP); PoW;
2SAS Malaya.
|
John, Leslie, 'Tim'
|
Sgt
|
1507949 &
315706
|
MiD
|
RA/RWF/4Cdo/6Cdo;
(WRP)
|
|
D.
|
LCpl
|
5676284
|
|
SLI; HQ Troop
|
|
Ernest, E.
|
LCpl
|
5627457
|
|
Devonshire Regt; POW; (LL9)
|
|
Reid
|
F. David
|
CSgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Reid
|
George
|
Pte
|
3778097
|
|
King's Regt; died
|
Reppion
|
J.M.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 5 Cdo; lka Liverpool (LL9)
|
Reuben
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Rhue
|
M
|
Pte
|
2933929
|
|
QOCH; lka Glasgow (LL9)
|
Richardson
|
J.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
served 1/5 Cdo (LL9)
|
Rideout
|
Sidney, Herbert
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestation 1940
|
|
Rigg
|
Stephen
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (WRP)
|
William, Dunbar
|
Pte
|
2185488
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Stanley, A.
|
LBdr
|
11268880
|
MM
|
RA; (WRP); (PG)
|
|
Arthur, Graham, Lines
|
Lieut / Maj 10IA
|
|
|
KSLI; and 10 (IA) Cdo
(CA82)
|
|
E.A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
|
H.W.
|
Cpl
|
4033985
|
|
KSLI; wounded Burma
|
|
Ronald, Nathan, 'Ron'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; Olympic swimmer
|
|
William, Tudor, 'Taffy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP); and 1 Bde.
|
|
William, Henry, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
|
Robertson
|
F
|
Fus
|
3131175
|
|
R Scots Fus;
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Robson
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA68); (WRP)
|
Roche
|
W.B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Roderick
|
Ellerman
|
|
|
|
|
John, Francis 'Baron'
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 2SBS; (WRP);
Burma Star Assn; CA96.
|
|
George, Montague
|
LCpl
|
5828060
|
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Rowlands
|
Bernard
|
|
|
|
R Welch
|
Rowlands
|
T.G.M.
|
Pte
|
3963256
|
|
R Welch
|
Rowlands
|
Verdun
|
|
|
|
R Welch
|
Rowlands
|
William, V.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Dyfed (CA120)
|
Rowley
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
4036149
|
|
Herefordshire Regt; Wound/PoW 2Dec42; WO417/76 repatriated '44
|
Rudgeley
|
Stanley
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
James, Thomas
|
Pte
|
5734313
|
|
Dorsetshire Regt; died
|
|
Ruff
|
P.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Newcastle (LL10)
|
Ruffell
|
H.G.
|
Pte
|
5826616
|
|
Suffolks; wounded 31Jan45 Burma CasLists WO417/88.
|
Alfred, Ernest
|
Bdr
|
852223
|
|
RA; CasLists;wounded 31Jan45 Burma; (CA27)
|
|
Harold, George
|
LCpl
|
7366356
|
|
RAMC; kia
|
|
Rust
|
W.S.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Sabin
|
Bob
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA102)
|
Salisbury
|
Glyn
|
Cpl
|
4191846
|
|
R Welch
|
John, Arthur.
|
Sgt
|
5676395
|
MiD
|
Somerset L I
|
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
3969167
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Saunders
|
J.I.N.C., 'Ian'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Savage
|
Clifford
|
Bdr
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Austin
|
Pte
|
3964285
|
|
Welch Regt; N. Africa 6/12/42 CasList WO417/55; (LL10)
|
|
Scanlon
|
W
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& CBTC; lka Fort William (LL10)
|
John, 'Jack'
|
TSM
|
6096409
|
MM
|
Middx. Regt; (WRP)
|
|
George, Ambrose
|
Capt
|
109011
|
MC
|
KSLI; award Tunisia; later Reverend; (WRP)
|
|
Scarborough
|
J.W.
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; lka Kentish Town (LL10)
|
|
Schneiderman
|
S.H.
|
Pte
|
14586858
|
|
Queens Royal
|
Scholes
|
John, W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from the Isle of Wight (CA120)
|
Scott
|
Walter
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP); lka St Helens, Lancs (CA65)
|
Scully
|
J
|
Pte
|
3195760
|
|
KOSB
|
Seargeant
|
Harry
|
Lt
|
132425
|
|
Welch Regt; Burma Star Assn; LG34861; (WRP)
|
Searle
|
R
|
Gnr
|
11412891
|
|
RA
|
Segger
|
P.R.
|
Pte
|
6216530
|
|
Middlesex
|
Selby
|
D.B.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Surrey (LL10)
|
Semple
|
Robert (Roy), William
|
Capt
|
289675
|
MiD (LG37425)
|
Hamps. Regt; (WRP);
Burma Star Assn.
|
Sewell
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Robert, William
|
LSgt
|
175245
|
|
Middx. Regt; died
|
|
Sharman
|
Sidney, C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Derby (LL10)
|
Shaw
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
|
|
|
To OCTU then No.4 Cdo
|
Shaw
|
Charles, Herbert 'Bill'
|
Sgt later Lt
|
|
|
CA 23 & 108
|
Shaw
|
E
|
Pte
|
2978417
|
|
A&SH
|
Shaw
|
E.W.
|
Pte
|
14572777
|
|
Essex
|
Shaw
|
George, Robert
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Shaw
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
|
RA, SWB; (LL10)
|
|
Shaw
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Bow E3 (LL10)
|
Shaw
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL10)
|
Shea
|
John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA (WRP); and 9 Ind Coy, 1 Bde, HOC (CA101)
|
Sheffield
|
Henry, James
|
|
|
|
|
Shelley
|
F.C.
|
RQMS
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Shepherd
|
J., 'Phil'
|
TSM
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Shields
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Shipp
|
L.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Shorrock
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Bert
|
Pte
|
7263761
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Sim
|
B
|
Pte
|
3055448
|
|
R Scots
|
Simmonds
|
S
|
Pte
|
6215749
|
|
Middlesex Regt
|
Simmonds
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Simms
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
|
Sydney
|
Pte
|
4036306
|
|
PoW 2/12/42; from Stoke on Trent (LL10)
|
|
William, Lockhart, Main
|
Lt
|
14442599
335339
|
|
R Scots; post war 15 Para TA (Army Air Corps), rank Major
|
|
A.W.
|
LSgt
|
4035009
|
DCM
|
KSLI
|
|
Skuse
|
Peter, Francis
|
Maj
|
|
|
(CA 108)
|
Gerrard
|
Pte
|
7942540
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Smart
|
Robert
|
Fus
|
|
RWF; (LL10)
|
|
Smead
|
Frank, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
Smedley
|
C.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Derby (LL10)
|
Joseph, William
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA80); (WRP)
|
|
Smith
|
A.E.
|
Pte
|
3964634
|
|
Welch Regt wounded N.Africa 17/3/43 CasList WO417/59
|
Smith
|
Albert, 'Curly'
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Cardiff (CA85); (WRP)
|
Smith
|
Brian, Parker
|
Pte
|
3973386
|
|
Welch; (CA25);PoW Stalag 4D WO392/1- WO417/93; (WRP)
|
Smith
|
H
|
Pte
|
14540471
|
|
Pioneer Corp
|
Smith
|
Ivor, Clarence, 'Sol'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
SWB; (CA106)
|
Smith
|
J.E.
|
Rfn
|
6853803
|
|
KRRC; (LL10)
|
James, 'Jimmy'
|
TSM
|
|
|
3 Troop (CA6); (CA77); (WRP)
|
|
John, Henry
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW
|
||
Smith
|
Joseph, John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Gwent (CA109)
|
Kenneth, N.
|
Sgt
|
4036459
|
|
KSLI; lka Darlington (CA98); PoW 4/3/43 WO417/58
|
|
Leonard, Edward
|
Gnr
|
6015678
|
|
RA; wounded Burma; CA82; (WRP)
|
|
Smith
|
Luke
|
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
M
|
Pte
|
4546900
|
|
W Yorks; (LL10)
|
Smith
|
Percy, Charles
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA99); (WRP)
|
Smith (formerly Moller)
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA48); (WRP)
|
Smith
|
Sidney, W.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
R. Signals; Signal Section (CA22 and CA95); (WRP)
|
Smith
|
Trevor, G. M.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA and 12 Cdo; (CA116)
|
|
Smith
|
William
|
Bugler
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
W.S.
|
Rfn / LCpl
|
14603190
|
|
KRRC; wounded Burma
|
|
Smithson
|
Roy, Herbert, Peter
|
LSgt S/Sgt
|
14219410; 22797464
|
|
E. Surrey Rgt; (WRP);
Burma Star Assn.
|
Somery
|
J
|
Pte
|
7896145
|
|
West Yorks
|
Sooby
|
John, Goulton
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
John, Charles, Hughes
|
CSM
|
4079448
|
MM
|
SWB; award Sedjenane
|
|
Jack
|
Pte (Cpl)
|
7896145
|
|
West Yorks Regt; 1 Tp; died 1946 serving with Regt.
|
|
Speakman
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL10); (Troop Notes in PG)
|
Spiers
|
Percy
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP) ; (LL10)
|
Squire
|
J.A.
|
Gnr
|
2061794
|
|
RA; lka Southampton (LL10)
|
Stack
|
John, A.
|
Maj
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Staley
|
George
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestations 1941
|
|
Stanley
|
Geoffrey, L.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP); Nairobi 1959 (CA28)
|
Starling
|
George, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stead
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Steffensen
|
Laurite, T.
|
Pte/LCpl
|
6298707
|
|
The Buffs; CasList 23/1/45 WO417/88; emig. Australia; (CA45); (WRP)
|
Stevens
|
George, William, John
|
Rfn
|
14542349
|
|
KRRC
|
Stevens
|
Leslie, James
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestations 1938
|
|
Stevenson
|
Norman
|
Tpr
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Stevenson
|
Victor
|
|
|
|
|
Stewart
|
F.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stewart
|
J.C.H.
|
Fus
|
|
MM
|
|
Stone
|
Frank, J.
|
Pte
|
14632669
|
|
Durham L I
|
Stone
|
Peter George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Stradwick
|
Gerald, William
|
Lt
|
14418784 & 314067
|
|
The Buffs; LL11;
LG36519
|
John
|
Gnr
|
5252482
|
|
Worcesters Regt; RA; 3 tp (PG); (LL11).
|
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig Rhodesia (LL11); (CA46)
|
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
4076802
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Surtees
|
W.R., 'Rob'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
3970806
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Sutton
|
George
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Ronald, Oliver, Carless
|
Lt
|
94975
|
MC
|
Herefordshire; (WRP);
Op Chariot
|
|
Daniel
|
LCpl
|
5437882
|
|
DCLI; wounded Burma
|
|
Swift
|
E.J.
|
Pte
|
6406789
|
|
R Sussex
|
Symonds
|
Harold, John
|
Capt (Maj)
|
180616
|
|
later Major; Burma Star Assn; (WRP)
|
Symondson
|
John, E.
|
Dr
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Taberner
|
Joseph
|
Lt
|
14588105
335340
|
|
(WRP); commissioned 23/11/44 LG36912, p623; Gordon Hldrs.
|
Talbot
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Tanner
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
T.H.
|
Pte
|
5933074
|
|
Suffolk Regt; PoW N.Africa
|
|
Tasker
|
Norman
|
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
Bertram, James
|
Sgt
|
921147
|
|
RA
|
Taylor
|
Clifford
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
J
|
Pte
|
3391174
|
|
Border Regt; (possibly ident with Taylor 1/5 Cdo in LL11)
|
William, Ronald
|
Fus
|
14604392 Police
|
|
R.Fus;CasLists; died
|
|
Teager
|
Reg
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Templeman
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Maurice, William
|
Cpl
|
14241719 Police
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Thomas
|
Jack, M.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Thomas
|
Thomas, Edward
|
Bdr
|
952588
|
|
Burma Star Assn; (WRP)
|
Thomas
|
Walter 'Roy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Thompson
|
A.G.
|
Cpl
|
6970370
|
|
R.Bde;CasLists;Burma wounded 31Jan45
|
Thompson
|
J
|
Gnr
|
14408516
|
|
R Artillery
|
Thompson
|
K.C.V.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL11)
|
Malcolm
|
Pte
|
5826923
|
|
Suffolk; CA108; CVA gallery
|
|
Thomson
|
J.D.
|
LCpl
|
14241720
|
|
KOSB
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
post war moved from Carlisle to Whitehaven as Police Sgt (CA20); Obits (CA90)
|
|
Thornton
|
William, Thomas, 'Bill'
|
Gnr
|
3654035
|
|
RA; Burma Star Assn.
|
J
|
LCpl
|
5628253
|
MiD
|
Devonshire Regt
|
|
John, Fortescue
|
2/Lt
|
337612
|
|
KSLI; died
|
|
Timmins
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Dublin (CA32); (CA45); (WRP)
|
Tincombe
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
14610123
|
|
SLI
|
Toft
|
Albert, 'Curly'
|
LBdr
|
|
|
from Notts; (CA78); (WRP)
|
Edward, Charles
|
Pte
|
6144878
|
|
East Surrey Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Tomlin
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Tonner
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Glasgow (CA57); (WRP)
|
Towill
|
Peter
|
Capt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Kenneth, R.S.
|
Brig
|
|
DSO
|
Commanding Officer
|
|
Thomas, Hoult
|
Lt Col
|
53563
|
|
Welch Regt; COHQ Liaison US Rangers
|
|
Ivan, Henry
|
Pte
|
5621153
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
William
|
LCpl
|
7370100
|
MiD
|
RAMC; (WRP)
|
|
Tuppin
|
J.R.
|
Capt
|
|
|
KOYLI
|
J.H.S.
|
Lt Col
|
|
MC*
|
|
|
Turner
|
Alan
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Alfred, James
|
Gnr
|
993754
|
|
RA; POW 4/3/43
|
|
Turner
|
N
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Turpin
|
J.R., 'Dick'
|
Capt
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Turrill
|
R.D.
|
Cpl
|
6216802
|
|
Middlesex
|
Turvey
|
Aubrey, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bucks (CA59); (WRP)
|
Tuzzio
|
Anthony, Ashford
|
Pte
|
|
|
&12 Cdo (PG); (WRP)
|
Venn
|
Len
|
Pte
|
4077222
|
|
SWB
|
Vernalls
|
Eric, William
|
|
|
|
|
Vickers
|
John
|
Pte
|
5628216
|
|
Devons; wounded 2/3/43 N.Africa (CasList); (WRP)
|
Vincent
|
Kenneth
|
Ssgt
|
|
|
|
Wade
|
Matthew
|
Gnr
|
876563
|
|
RA Attestation Register 1937
|
Wakefield
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo. Post war Police Sgt Whitley Bay (CA22); later resided York (CA82)
|
Waldron
|
V. 'Wally'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
W.
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL11)
|
|
Walker
|
Alfred, Henry, 'Sandy'
|
Sgt
|
4189381
|
|
(CA54); RWF Registers 1931; Nov.1943 to CBTC.; (WRP)
|
Reginald
|
Cpl
|
5933005
|
MiD
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Walters
|
Maxie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
J.
|
LCpl
|
|
MiD
|
3 Cdo Bde Jungle Book
|
William, G
|
Pte
|
5052724
|
|
& 12 Cdo; N.Staffs; 31Jan45 CasList WO417/88; (WRP ?)
|
|
Ware
|
Henry, A.
|
Sgt
|
5510944
|
|
(WRP)
|
Wareham
|
E.G.
|
LSSgt
|
|
|
|
Wareham
|
William
|
Fus
|
|
|
(WRP)
|
Arthur, Henry
|
Sgt
|
6205797
|
|
PLKR; and 12 Cdo.
|
|
Wassell
|
R. Peter
|
Capt
|
|
|
Beds & Herts; from Edinburgh (CA120)
|
W
|
LSgt
|
3392797
|
|
East Lancs; wounded Burma
|
|
Watkins
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Watson
|
Bob
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA118)
|
Watson
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig Canada (CA65)CA78)
|
Watts
|
G.C.
|
Pte
|
5774418
|
|
R Norfolk
|
Watts
|
Reginald, W. 'Reggie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA8); (WRP)
|
Robert, Edward
|
Cpl
|
14241839
Police
|
|
R. Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
Edward, Walter
|
Pte
|
3973708
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Webb
|
Douglas
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; Burma Star Assn; (WRP); from Cardiff (LL11) (CA84)
|
|
George, Henry
|
Pte
|
14604144
|
MM
|
QORWK; 4Tp; award Burma; (WRP); Signature on reverse of 4 tp photo(PG)
|
|
Henry, T.
|
Pte
|
6482293
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; Met Police
|
|
Ernest, G.W.
|
Pte
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; died
|
||
Sydney, G.D.
|
Fus
|
6482277
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Donald, Ernest
|
LBdr
|
2055627
|
|
RA; (CA119)
|
|
West
|
Stanley
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Herts (CA88); (WRP)
|
Samuel, Charles
|
LCpl
|
5671053
|
|
SLI; kia
|
|
Stanley, C. 'George'
|
TSM
|
5825978
|
MiD
|
Suffolk Regt; (WRP);
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Whelan
|
J
|
Pte
|
3783303
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
4867187
|
|
Leics. Regt; kia
|
|
Whisker
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
White
|
R.D.
|
Pte
|
83994
|
|
Black Watch
|
Whiteman
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
4077052
|
|
SWB
|
Laurence
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; Guards;(CA21); Police Lieut. died in Malaya
|
|
Wight
|
N.W.E
|
Capt
|
|
|
R Sigs; 1956 manager Stn. Hotel Netley Abbey
|
Geoffrey, C.
|
WO2, RQMS
|
MiD
|
RA; (CA98)
|
||
Wilkin
|
E.R.
|
|
14989201
|
|
GSC
|
Wilkins
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Williams
|
A.J.,'Mick'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Eynesford Kent (CA111)
|
Williams
|
D.W.
|
Pte
|
6215774
|
|
Middlesex
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
3778254
|
|
King's Regt; kia
|
|
Williams
|
Fred, 'Blondi'
|
Pte
|
6104720
|
|
Queens Royal Regt; (PG)
|
Williams
|
George, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Williams
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Williams
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
5511336
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Kilwinning (CA83)
|
|
John, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA74)
|
|
John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
4032283
|
MM
|
KSLI
|
|
Ken
|
Cpl
|
|
|
6 Troop; from Hereford (CA65)
|
|
Williams
|
Kenneth, Morris
|
Pte
|
4105160
|
|
Herts Regt; Burma Star Assn
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Williams
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K.
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Pte |
4080401
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SWB; wounded N. Africa 29/3/43 |
Williams
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L
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Mervyn
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Bdr
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from Ayrshire (CA66)
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Philip, Henry, 'Pip
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Pte
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from Ebbw Vale (CA116)
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Robert
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LCpl
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from Colwyn Bay (CA74)
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Thomas, Ivor
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Sgt
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3909922
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MM, 3xMiD
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SWB; & 'B' Grp. S.B.S.
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William, Edward
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LCpl
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from Wrexham (CA118)
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Williamson
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Harry
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Cpl
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14489150
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QOCH
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Ronald, Alexander, 'Ronnie'
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Capt
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Gordons; and SBS
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Williamson
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W.T.
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LCpl
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and 12 Cdo (LL11)
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John
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LSgt
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3962861
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later PTI at CBTC
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Graham, Charles
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Fus
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6482243
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R. Fusiliers; kia
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Wilson
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Jack
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Pte
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Wilson
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James, Joseph, 'Spud'
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Fus
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6979516
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R.Inniskilling Fus.
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Wilson
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L.T.
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Pte
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Wilson
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Robert, Matthew
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LCpl
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Wilson
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T.C.
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Gnr
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RA; wounded 23/1/45 CasList WO417/88; (CA103)
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Winch
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Harry
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Cpl
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4755433
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Burma Star Assn.
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Windebank
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Patrick, E
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Pte
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14764470
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QRR; Burma Star Assn.
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Witchard
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William James
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Pte
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5123982
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SWB
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Withers
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George
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Pte
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from Bath (CA64, CA67); (WRP)
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Withey
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A.J.
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LSgt
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5775478
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R Norfolk
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Witton
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Freddie
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Pte
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5628227
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Devons; wounded N.Africa 4/3/43 (CasList)
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Wogel
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Albert, Raymond
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Fus
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4192949
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RWF Registers; medical discharge 1/10/44
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Wood
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Jack
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Cpl
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J
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Pte
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3915316
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SWB; CasList WO417/88
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Stanley
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Pte
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3964358
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Welch Regt; PoW 3/6/42 France
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Woodcock, TD
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Bernard, Edward, 'Tim'
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Maj
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76597
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Suffolk Regt; & CBTC; & 4SS Bde; (PG) (CA100); LG 41438
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Woodham
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Cyril, Arthur 'Chuck'
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Sgt
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14414855
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Burma Star Assn.
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Joseph, Henry
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LSgt
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4202517
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RWF; PoW 2/3/43 until 1944 WO417/81
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Woodroffe
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Derek
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Lt
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later Major RAEC (CA40)
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Woods
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Anthony, Gerald
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Fus
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4196585
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RWF; 1/5 Cdo (PG);(CA81)
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Stanley
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Pte
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see entry above for Stanley Wood
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Woodyatt
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Raymond, Charles
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Fus
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4198369
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RWF Registers 1940 ; to Kings Regt 9/7/44; from Gwent (CA76)
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Wookey
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Leonard, E.
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LCpl
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5679467
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SLI; & 1 Cdo Bde; wounded 23/2/43 CasList WO417/58; (CA94); (WRU)
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George
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Pte
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14241724
Police ?
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Black Watch; 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
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Worthington
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Charles
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Pte
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5726274
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Burma Star Assn.
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Wren
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Christoper
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Pte
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2766013
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and HOC (CA103)
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Wren
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Stanley, W.
'Stan'
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Pte
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6351482
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R West Kent;
emig. Canada (CA109)
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Wringe
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Walter, William
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Pte
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(WRP)
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James, Albert
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Pte/Sgt
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14353401
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Gloster Regt; (CA107); wounded Burma
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Albert, Henry
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RQMS
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5435853
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DCLI; later Major (CA111)
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Young
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George, William, Arthur
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Cpl
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James, Alfred
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LCpl
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3596431
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Border Regt; kia
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Young
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Robert, C.
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Tpr
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(WRP)
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Ronald, Herbert
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Sgt
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4105327
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Herefordshire Regt. PoW 4/3/43
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Documents and maps relevant to No 1 Commando. These include reports on specific actions, orders of the day, troop reports, newsletters, and other items. Some of these documents are transcripts taken from official records covering specific periods. They are basic transcripts for private research and educational use only. Whilst we always endeavour to achieve accuracy, we acknowledge that there may be dates and/or entries missing, and other possible errors, The actual documents can be found at the National Archives in Kew. The full and complete documents at Kew should be viewed by those wishing to reference/source war diary entries in any future publications to ensure historical accuracy. The UK National Archives website
After the Victoria Cross citation, the documents are listed in date order.
No. 1 Commando - News Letter
13th February 1944
Author: Lieut. John S. Gilson
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
In The Field
This, the second news-letter from INDIA and the fifth since the Commando left England, comes from the same camp described in our last letter of the 29th January.
We have been stationed here for three weeks; and since we have gained a clearer view of conditions, some fuller description of the Commando's daily life might be in place. Of what training we are doing, you will appreciate that we can say little, but you might like to hear of the sports that are played every evening.
Our Inter-Troop League in Hockey, soccer, basketball, volley-ball and soft-ball is underway and, if training permits, every troop plays at least one of these games each evening. An athletic meeting will soon be held.
The Officers of 1 Commando have played the Officers of No. 5 Commando at hockey.
Boxing is becoming very popular; Lieut. T.H. Bowman, our Boxing Officer, is arranging a boxing meeting with 5 Commando on the 18th February, and later on we hope to take part in a 3 S.S. Brigade meeting.
Passing to other forms of recreation, I may say that the four Commandos have arranged among themselves a tombola session to be held in the canteen on three nights of every week: that a reading room has been opened, Padre having obtained some books to form a small library: that one night 5 troop held a sing-song around a blazing fire, and that a native conjuror - magician has given two amusing performances. You may be interested to hear that the Officers of the Unit were invited to the opening of the Sergeants' Mess, and on the 5th February the W.O.'s and Sergeants were invited to a party in the Officer's Mess.
As a footnote to this description, I may say, that cigarettes here are cheap: a packet of ten "Capstan" costs four pence. Beer, however, costs rather more than it does in England: for a pint bottle one is charged 2/3d.
So much for the present: of the past, I can say now that a few days after our arrival we received a visit and had an encouraging talk from our former C.C.O. Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten: of the future there is nothing more startling to tell than that on the 10th February, forty-five men from 6 Troop are going on forty-eight hours leave to an army rest camp in POONA and that it is hoped that the whole unit will spend 48 hours leave there before March 10th.
On Saturday, 6th February, with our Commanding Officer as judge, a Commando competition for the smartest tent and an inter-troop competition of the best troop lines was held.
Best in layout, cleanliness and improvements was 1 Troop, with H.Q. Troop a close second. A tent in 3 troop called "Hobo's Rest" was found to be the smartest in the Unit.
Promotions and Appointments
As from 2nd February 1944:
To be Sergeant:
T/128368 L/Sgt. Kirkley A.
To be Corporals:
5830863 L/Cpl. Bate W.
5628253 L/Cpl. Thorpe J.
5676395 L/Cpl. Salter J.
5933005 L/Cpl. Wallis R.
14241719 L/Cpl. Tennick M.
3392348 L/Cpl. Irvine H.
As from 5th February 1944:
To be L/Cpls:
1534184 Gnr. Smith T.
14513163 Pte. Gamble G.
To be L/Sergeant:
3959214 Cpl. Mundy L.
3392797 Cpl. Waterhouse W.
1057916 Cpl. Perry A.
2614133 Cpl. Baker (D.C.M.) A.
To be L/Corporals:
3970601 Pte. Barrett J.
4192239 Fus. Wareham E.
2579764 Sgm. Berry L.
3915347 Pte. McDonald T.
1149363 Gnr. McCudden G.
2613937 Gdsm. Whittingham L.
4196440 Fus. Wales W.
As from 10th February 1944:
To be L/Corporals:
3963727 Pte. Rowlands W.
Inter-Troop Transfers
The following men have been posted to the Troops stated against their names:
5772993 Pte. Piggott H. (6 Tp) to 4 Troop
7690515 Pte. Marshall C. (3 Tp) to 2 Troop
3970740 Pte. Morgan J. (2 Tp) to 5 Troop
6215774 Pte. Williams D (2 Tp) to 6 Troop
4203417 Fus. Smethurst W. (2 Tp) to 6 Troop
3964661 Pte. Noden G. (2 Tp) to 6 Troop
3392797 L/Sgt. Waterhouse W. (4 Tp) to 5 Troop
5628253 Cpl. Thorpe J. (5 Tp) to 1 Troop
5933005 Cpl. Wallis R (4 Tp) to 6 Troop
4196440 Fus. Wales W. (6 Tp) to 5 Troop
3771698 Gnr. Olsen J. (1 Tp) to 2 Troop
5773066 Pte. Bilham A. (2 Tp) to 4 Troop
3976195 Pte. Jones W. (2 Tp) to 5 Troop
1641438 Gnr. Mullett L. (2 Tp) to 6 Troop
5383388 Pte. Nutley W. (2 Tp) to 6 Troop
T/128368 Sgt. Kirkley A. (6 Tp) to 3 Troop
1057916 L/Sgt. Perry A. (3 Tp) to 1 Troop
5676395 Cpl. Salter J. (5 Tp) to 4 Troop
2613937 L/Cpl. Whittingham L. (3 Tp) to 5 Troop
Queries
Reference second News Letter, 23 Dec 43, No. 1136783 Gunner Williams G. is very grateful for the news of his wife, Mrs. G. Williams of 26 Milburn Street, Crook, C. Durham and sends her the following message:
"Pleased with news. Hope everything is O.K. Keep smiling. Am very well.
Gordon."
Author: Anonymous;
Copy of original document supplied by John Mewett; Transcribed by Jennie Barlow.
"You may gather how very pleased I'm feeling now that there's this 'club' running for your benefit and mine too. It sure makes me feel that there's someone in this lot who cares enough to let us wives know under what circumstances you are in."
This is an extract from an Airgraph received by one of our men from his wife in England. I think it is a fitting opening to this news letter. As a tribute, it speaks for itself: may we add that we are all equally grateful for the work you are doing back home.
The Commando is still in the location described in the News Letter of 13th February. The location hasn't changed but the weather is daily becoming warmer. Between eleven in the morning and four in the afternoon it is now appreciably better than England in August.
As for recreation in Camp, on the evening of the 14th February we enjoyed a very fine show by an E.N.S.A. party consisting of seven girls and three men. The Camp cinema continues to show a surprisingly good selection of old films. A wireless set and two amplifiers provide some radio entertainment to the Camp; we hope to improve on this soon. A Brigade magazine entitled "The Third Jungle Book" in being published. From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director, on the publishing staff. Finally on the 3rd and 4th March, "Commando Performance" the unit's Concert Party is celebrating its first birthday and giving a show. I can't do better than give you the artists' names and quote from the programme, for we are very proud of this show. They are:
Lieut. Alan Davies (More Caricatures)
Q.M.S. Brown (on the high C's)
Sgt. Frank Payne
L/Sgt. George Sutton
Pte. Maurice Hook (with his harmonica)
Pte. Fitzgerald (on sentry go)
Gdsm. Jack Raymond ("The Story Teller")
Pte. "Taffy" Lewis (The Welch Tenor)
Pte. Freddie Witton (and a piano)
and Pte. Maxie Walters ("Jankers Permitting")
The show is devised and produced by CSM. J. Smith.
To Bombay, Fus. Burden (H.Q.), Gnr. Bernini (3 Troop) and Rfn. Smith (4 Troop), went on the 23rd and 24th February to take part in a Greeting Film that is being made. On the 11th and 12th of this month Pte. Garbutt (3 Troop) and Fus. Dawson (4 Troop) also went to Bombay for the same purpose.
The relatives of these men will be informed of the time and place where these films will be shown in the United Kingdom.
Every troop has by now had 48 hours leave in POONA. POONA has several good cinemas and a swimming pool for H.M. Forces; and while on leave the Troops lived in a very good rest camp.
While training permits, sport is carried on as usual. Hockey, football and volleyball games are held, if possible in the evening. The Sergeants won a hard game with the officers at hockey by the odd goal on the 25th. On the afternoon of the 27th February the officers of No. 1 Commando played the officers of No. 42 Commando at football, the result of this hard-fought game was a draw.
To round off this description of our life during the last fortnight I would like to tell you of the boxing meeting held in POONA on the evening of Saturday 26th February. You may remembers that we were to fight No. 5
Commando. That meeting, "owing to the exigencies of the service" had to be cancelled and in its place a meeting was held with a team drawn partly from our friendly rivals 42 (RM) Commando and partly from Poona District. There were 15 bouts each of three one and a half minute rounds. They were fought in an open air stadium before a large crowd. This was our team:
Lieut. T.H. Bowman No. 6 Troop
Sgt. Jackson No. 4 Troop
Pte. Prosser No. 2 Troop
Gnr. O'Donnell. No. 5 Troop
Rfn. Osbourne No. 6 Troop
L/Cpl. Ware
Pte. Rudgely No. 6 Troop
Pte. Wren Intelligence Section, Headquarters
Pte. Talbot No. 6 Troop
Pte. Crellin No. 1 Troop
L/Cpl. Chapman No. 4 Troop
Pte. Thompson No. 4 Troop
Pte. Croxford No. 3 Troop
Pte. Curran No. 1 Troop
Rfn. King No. 4 Troop
The contest was very keen and the result very close, for of the fifteen fights, 1 Commando won seven and Poona District eight. I think the show put up by everyone has put 1 Commando on the map out here. 1 Commando won a cup as winning team compared with the Marines.
A stop press item of news is that on Sunday 27 Feb 44 the unit was inspected by General Sir Claude Auchinleck, G.O.C. India Command. Films were taken of this visit and of the visit of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten; these may be shown in the U.K.
Promotions
4194098 L/Bdr. Williams (Headquarters) to be Bdr.
5676284 Pte. Reid, D. (Headquarters) to be L/Cpl.
War Diary entry for the Troop organisation of No 1 Commando Nov 1944.
Source: National Adchives Document Reference WO218/81
TRAINING INSTRUCTION NO. 3 COPY NO. 18 (ARAKAN) 22 OCT 44
Copy of original document supplied by John Mewett
Transcribed by Elaine Southworth-Davies
N/A Document WO/218/63
During the next 10 weeks the Commando will be required to mount and carry out small raids on the enemy coast line. These raiding parties will form a back-bone of well trained personnel for larger scale ops in the future.
TRAINING ORGANISATION
It is suggested that Tps form 6 raiding parties per Tp.These will be composed of 1 Offr, 2 TMOs, 2 Bomber- Pistolmen, 2 Garrand Riflemen (This may be increased to 3 B.O.Rs at Tp Comdrs discretion;the Sec Offr being trained to lead in 3 groups).A Bren Gp or 2” Mortar Team may be attached and will, invariably, be attached with 2 Gps which are working together:the 2” Mortar to be used for smoke, H.E., and light signals to confuse the enemy.
The best organisation will be carefully studied and particular attention will be paid to weights and equipment.After trials, Tp Comdrs will submit their proposals.Tp Comdrs are reminded that the success of any raiding party depends largely on attention down to the very smallest detail. See Suggested Organisation shown in para 3.
TRAINING TASKS
(b)The night will be the usual time for training in order that movement and control may bebrought to a high standard.Battle drills will be studied and rehearsed.
(c)The following points will be studied and practiced:Stalking of sentries-capturing and securing a prisoner – small demolition work on bridges and guns-road mining and ‘booby trapping’-general knowledge of first aid and the carrying of a wounded comrade-searching of a village and contacting friendly agents-disembarkation and swimming through surf-the waterproofing and rapid cleaning of weapons-ambuscades-the use of field glasses and telescope.
(d)Sand Table:A largescale sand table is being prepared so that patrol sand table exercises, battle drills, movement, can be studied.
(e)Shooting:Ranges of various types are being made so that men will be well-exercised in their weapons.Tp Comdrs will make full use of these ranges.
(f)Support Troop:2 Tp will organise Troop patrol parties out of MMG personnel.The 3” Mortar Sec will be practiced in firing from S.L.Cs and if it can be arranged will occasionally man the 3” Mortars already mounted in M.Ls.
(g)Intelligence:Int personnel will be attached to Tps and will pay particular attention to observation-using the telescope or field glasses.
(h)Signals:Sigs will exercise under the Signal Offr and complete their post classification training.A new Sig Cadre will be started and the Signal Officer’s target will be to have a 400% reserve of trained signallers.
NO. 1 COMMANDO - BLOCK TRAINING PROGRAMME
For 4 days Ship-board Training
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6 periods (inc. Boat Drill) per day. Total ….24
A. Lectures to Troops6
B. Exercise8
C. Boat Drill6
D. Military Tag3
E. Spare1
24 |
A. (i) Lectures to Tps ( 1 period each)
Serial |
Lecturer |
Subject |
Reference |
Given to |
1 |
Lt. Larcher |
Jungle Lore |
AITM 21 4 Corps Notes 2 Div Notes, etc. |
All Tps |
2 |
Lt. Dawson |
“Words of Wisdom from the Front” |
AITM 24 |
do. |
3 |
Capt. Davies |
Japanese in Battle |
Enemy methods Notes on Jap Army No.1 Battle Bulletin No.1 News from Theatres of War 12 & 15 |
do. |
4 |
Lt. Nias |
Arakan – Country and people. |
- |
do. |
5 |
Trg. Offr. |
Drill for occupation of Cdo Box |
- |
do. |
6 |
Medical Offr |
New Medical Pack |
- |
do. |
(ii) |
Lectures to selected personnel (NOT inc. in Block Programme) |
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7 |
Sig. Offr |
Supply by Air |
14th Army 316/8/CT |
Officers, WOs & Sgts |
8 |
I.O. |
“Maplay” M.R. Code |
3 S.S.Bde G/14/5/21 |
All Officers |
9 |
I.O. |
“Unicode” M.R. Code & Syllabic Cipher |
do. |
do. (for transmission to Tps) |
D |
Military Trg |
Rifle Tps will do periods a, b, c. Signal Sec “ “ “ b, c, d. Intell. Sec. “ “ b, c, d. |
4/10/44 (J.H.S. TURNBULL) Major. Offr i/c Trg. No. 1 Commando.
Document listing the composition in men and arms of a fighting patrol for No 1 Commando for November 1944 in Burma operations.
Document was sent to John Mewett by Sgt. John Huntington 3 Troop N0 1 Commando
Transcripts taken from the War Diary for No 1 Commando covering specific periods. They are basic transcripts for private research and educational use only. Whilst we always endeavour to achieve accuracy, we acknowledge that there may be dates and/or entries missing, and other possible errors, The actual War Diaries can be found at the National Archives in Kew. The full and complete War Diaries at Kew should be viewed by those wishing to reference/source war diary entries in any future publications to ensure historical accuracy.
01.01.45:
Commando packing operational equipment and stores, and attending lectures on future Operations. Special pack rations were issued. Operation Order No. 1 and Adm. Instr. were issued (see Appx. 1 and 2). 16 I.A.M.C. Stretcher bearers, Det.of Tank Recce Unit, R.M. Beach Unit and R.A. FOO Party were temporarily attached to the Commando.
02.01.45
0600: Reveille
News received of the award of the MC to Capt. J.G. Jones (Welch Regt) and the MM to L/Sgt. Crow and Pt.Oliver all of No. 3 Troop, for distinguished service during Ops in Maungdaw area in November .44.
0900: All troops paraded and commenced moving by march route to the Jetty. Here L.C.Ms and L.C.Ps moved personnel to six minesweepers at anchor in the River Naf.
1400: All ships moved slowly out of the river to form up in mouth of river.
18.30: All craft stopped and anchored off St. Martins Island for the night.
03.01.45
04.45: Convoy commenced to move towards R.V. with supporting craft off FOUL POINT.
11.15: Commando transferred to 10 L.C.As. and 2 L.C.Ms.
13.05: Commando landed on AKYAB ISLAND on Beach Map Ref 756650 (Maps Akyab 1 & 2 1/2500) and concentrated. Landing unopposed. Admin. Party remained on shore collecting extra ammunition and ration dropped by men as they landed.
1310: C.O. received instructions from Brigadier to move forthwith to KAUNDAGA 8060.
1320: Commando moved off. All attached Tps except FOO Party and stretcher bearers left unit of beach.
16.10: Commando reached KAUNDAGA where C.O. decided to establish Adm. Base. Commando then moved onto KAWADI8358.
17.30: Commando concentrated area KAWADIL and bivouacked night. No enemy contacted during day or night. Brigade ordered no patrolling.
04.01.45
Unit at KAWADIL all day. Checks of stores and ammunition were made.
10.00: F.O.O. Party left the Commando to rejoin the Artillery.
12.30: C.O. & I.O. attended conference at Brigade H.Q.
14.30: Conference of Dept. Offrs. of HQ. and Troop Commanders to discuss future Ops.
05.01.45
Unit still at KAWADIL.
08.30: C.O. & I.O. attended conference at Bde. H.Q. ref future Ops and moves. During the day B.I.C. and Unit Intelligence personnel searched the area for information from local inhabitants. Several suspects were handed over to Bde. HQ.
06.01.45
09.30: Commando left KAWADIL area by march route for new location at FAKIR POINT884529, where Commando HQ. was established.
12.00: Commando billeted in three houses in area 885528. Rest of day spent clearing houses and areas and making Adm. arrangements.
1700: C.O. & I.O. attended conference at Bde HQ re future Ops. Bedding Rolls commenced to arrive in L.C.T. from TEKNAF.
07.01.45
Commando still in area FAKIR POINT 885528.
1000: Bde. Comd. (Brig. C.R. Hardy DSO) visited Commando HQ.
1500: Int. Sgt. visited all Troops and outlined Burma War Situation.
1600: The I.O. visited all units in the Area & Div. HQ, also 'V' Force HQ.
1730: 2nd in Command held conference with Troop Commanders re. Adm. Arrangements and future training.
08.01.45
1000: C.O. & 2 i/c visited KAUNDAGA.
1200: C.O. attended conference at Bde. HQ. re future Ops.
1430: A.T.E.W.T. was held for all officers in Area FAKIR POINT on Beach defences. Adm. HQ. at KAUNDAGA closed down and moved to join main body. Special order of the day by Maj. Gen. G.N. Wood (Comd 25 Ind Div) was received (see Appendix 3). Personnel attended bathing parades in the harbour. IAMC Stretcher Bearers left to rejoin M.D.S.
09.01.45
09.15: C.O. held conference with Tp Cmd and HQ Department offrs. re future ops. 1 OR left for 28 days leave in U.K. M.O. held skin inspection. Move postponed for 24 hrs.
10.01.45
Spent day in preparation for future ops.
11.01.45
1010: Commando moved to B.O.A.C. jetty AKYAB.
1215: Embarked in LCAs.
1300: Transferred to LCI in harbour.
1445: Weighed anchor and sailed.
12.01.45
0630: Commando still in LCI approaching MYEBON peninsula.
0915: Commando transferred to LCAs.
1010: Commando landed on MYEBON peninsula on beach Map Ref. BURMA 84 1" 435375 in two flights. C.O. and I.O. went off to contact the Brigadier.
1110: 1 & 4 Troops under command of Major J.M. Davies moved to hills 424383 and 424486, 3 & 6 Troops to island 4336.
1120: HQ and 5 Troop moved 431374.
1202: Patrol of 1 Offr & 20 ORs of 5 Troop moved to area 424376.
1300: Troops in position - nothing to report - NES.
1407: All Troops except 1 & 4 ordered to concentrate at Commando HQ 431374.
1425: C.O. and I.O. went to Bde.
1450: C.O. returned with orders for move for 1 & 4 Troops to 403418. Remainder of Commando to TIGER NORTH 425385.
1540: Commando less 1 & 4 Troops arrived 425385. Dispositions for night: 1 & 4 Troops 419402 under command of Major J.H. Davies. 6 Troop & mortars under command of Major J.H.S. Turnbull, MC at 425393.
13.01.45
0720: Orders sent to Major J.H. Davies to patrol to 415412 and be prepared to cover paddy WEST of VIOLET. 6 Troop & mortars ordered to remain present posn. Main HQ 3 & 5 Troops moved to 421395.
0750: H.Q. 3 & 5 Troops moved off.
0915: H.Q. 3 & 5 Troops halted at 419401.
0920: Enemy guns firing from NORTH slope of hill 425434. Fire being directed upon MYEBON village.
1000: H.Q. 3 & 5 Troops linked up with Nos. 1 & 4 Troops.
1040: Order received from Bde. to concentrate area 427397 prior to attack on ONION 424418.
1043: C.O. held O Gp at 420398 to give orders to move to concentration area.
1110: H.Q. and Troops move off to concentration area.
1145: C.O. went to Bde.
1305: O Gp.
1330: Leading Troops moved off for ONION.
1440: 3, 4 & 6 Troops reached area 424410. No. 1 & 5 Troops, mortars and Commando HQ 424409.
1500: No. 6 Troop advanced on to ONION 424418, followed by 3 Troop.
1615: ONION occupied. 1 Jap killed. Own cas nil.
1700: Disposition for night - 3, 4 & 6 Troops area feature 423423. Commando HQ 1 & 5 Troops and 423418.
2000: Mortars defensive task Tk junc 424427.
14.01.45
0830: Commando moved off for WORTHINGTON 425425.
0900: 1 LO to meet 44(RM) Commando at village 424411 to act as guide to ONION.
0940: Commando concentrated at WORTHINGTON.
1000: Brig. arrived.
1200: Patrol of 1 Sec 4 Troop with IO to recce approaches to Hill 432441.
1430: Patrol returned having seen no enemy but found many signs of recent occupation by the enemy, including freshly dug posns.
1500: CO & IO attending conference at Bde HQ at WORTHINGTON 425435.
1600: 2 patrols from 4 Ytoop to 428439 and 431433 left unit area. Bde Tec HQ move up to WORTHINGTON.
1710: Patrol to 428439 returned nothing to report.
1715: Patrol to 431433 returned nothing to report.
1730: O Gp at Commando H.Q.
1850: Patrol from 5 Troop to Pt 163 Map Ref 428442.
2200: Patrol of 5 Troop returned nothing to report.
Lieutenants G.A. Knowland [view], F.H. Crewe & G.W. Stradwick were posted to this Commando and joined Adm. HQ party for night.
15.01.45
0630: Commando left for forming up place 432432.
0745: Commando arrived at forming up place.
0800: O Gp held.
0830: Shelling of feature 432441 by HMISloop commenced.
0920: Commando moved forward for attack on feature 432441.
1000: 5 Troop crossed the start line anti tank ditch 432435.
1010: 4 Troop crossed the anti tank ditch.
1020: 5 Troop contacted enemy in area 432439.
1026: 4 Troop engaged in area 432437. Own cas Pte. Coman [view] killed, Capt. D.H. Cowap, MC wounded. Lt. R.W. Semple assumes comd 4 Troop.
1031: 6 Troop move up to support 5 Troop.
1117: 1 tank moved up onto hill to support left flank of 5 Troop.
1120: 1 Troop moved up behind 4 Troop in support.
1130: 5 Troop plus 1 tank cleared hill 431441. 1 Dead Jap found - own cas 4 ORs wounded.
1145: Tank overturned on slope 433442.
1155: Patrols clearing NORTHERN slopes of feature from 432441.
1200: Commando concentrated and HQ established area 432441. O Gp held at Commando HQ.
1400: 3 Troop left to patrol 432447.
1508: 3 Troop in posn 43247 asked for permission to proceed to village NATTHETKE 433450.
1545: 3 Troop ordered to proceed to NATTHETKE 433450.
1700: 3 Troop searched NATTHETKE 433450 and returned to 432447 digging in for the night.
1730: O Gp held at Commando HQ.
16.01.45
0730: Commando still on hill 432441. 1 Troop ordered to move to 427457.
0915: 3 Troop patrolled to 426437.
0950: 1 Troop contact 3 Troop NATTHETKE.
1030: 1 Troop arrived 426456 and remained.
1330: 1 Troop patrolled along chaung 430457 - 1 Jap killed and contacted 3/2 Ghurkas and 5 Commando at KANTHA bridge 418451.
1400: 1 Troop patrolled chaung EASTWARDS to 440457. Sampans observed 429456.
1430: CO ordered ambush to laid on sampans same night.
1535: 3 Troop ordered to re-inforce 1 Troop with 1 Platoon to take the place of 1 Troops ambush party.
1630: CO and IO attended O Gp at Bde.
1730: 1 Troops patrol left posn for ambush.
2230: Ambush party returned to 1 Troop posns.
17.01.45
0835: 3 Troop recce for possible embarkation beaches for LCAs area 435447 to 435453.
1000: CO & IO attended conference at Bde. HQ with Capt. A.R. Evill and Lt. J.G.L. Larcher.
1020: All troops ordered towithdraw 500 yds SOUTH of KANTHA chaung for air strike at 1100 hours. NORTH of Chaung.
1100: 1 Troop moved to NATTHETKE.
12.30: 1 Offr & 10 ORs of 6 Troop warned to be prepared to move for patrol same night. Lt. J.G.L. Larcher gave out the orders.
13.50: Recce patrols left Commando HQ for EASY beach 425376. Major J.H.S. Turnbull, MC, Capt. A.R. Evill, Lt. D. Nias, Lt. J.G.L. Larcher and 10 ORs.
1500: C.O. went to Pt. 163 427442. Patrol from 3 Troop left NATTHETKE for area 434457.
1540: 1 Troop returned to the posn at 426457.
1645: 3 Troop patrol returned. OP est in Troop posns. to observe BRANDY ONE IS. 456460. Lt. B.W.F. Goodrich (RA) and 7 ORs joined the unit and were posted to Troops.
18.01.45
Unit still on Hill 432441.
1430: Recce party returned (Major J.H.S. Turnbull, MC, Lt. D. Nias).
1530: Major J.H.S. Turnbull, MC, left HQ to recce new Commando area.
19.01.45
Unit still on Hill 432441.
1130: All were warned to move.
1200: Lt. J.G.L. Larcher and patrol returned - nothing to report.
1540: C.O. left for Bde for conference.
20.01.45
Unit still on Hill 431441.
0930: HQ 4,5,6 Troops & mortars left posn for new area 433384.
1030: 1 Troop left 426457 for 433384.
1045: 3 Troop left NATTHETKE for 433384.
1145: HQ 4,5,6 Troops and mortars arrived 433384 and made bivouac.
1245: 1 & 3 Troops joined rest of Commando.
1730: CO, IO and SO to conference at Bde.
21.01.45
0800: Commando O Gp. Nos. 1 & 2 Troops were amalgamated and renamed No. 12 Troop under the command of Capt. J.S. Biscoe. Rest of morning spent on preparation for ops at KANGAW.
1400: Burmese guide (ex Burmese policeman from KANGAW area) attached to Commando.
1545: Commando moved from location to EASY beach 425376.
1700: Commando embarked LCAs.
1800: Transferred to HMI Sloop 'NARBADA' with Bde. HQ. Vessel extremely crowded. Anchored for night 2 miles SE of MYEBON peninsula.
22.01.45
06.30: Sloop moving up the THEGYAN river.
08.30: Anchored south of island 5434.
1000: Commando disembarked onto 16 LCAs.
1045: LCAs proceeded up DAING BON CHAUNG.
1245: Air strike by Mitchels on Pt.170 5149.
22.01.45
1308: Commando landed on GEORGE beach 505481 and concentrated.
1330: Commando moved off to Hill 170 in the following order:- 6 Troop 3 Troop 4 Troop HQ 5 Troop. 12 Troop with mortars in posn 509481.
1417: 6 Troop started moving onto Hill 170 from SOUTH.
1435: 6 Troop came under fire from enemy on NORTH end of Hill. 1 OR slightly wounded.
1500: HQ established 519492, 5 Troop moving up on WEST of feature came under fire at 512498 and 5 ORs were wounded.
1530: 12 Troop joined HQ from beach.
1648: 3 Troop passing through 6 Troop to clear enemy from NORTH of feature encountered heavy opposition and were ordered to withdraw and dig in for the night. Casualties suffered - killed L/Cpl. Dumigan [view] (R. Innis.Fus.), missing believed killed Gnr. Graves [view] (RA), wounded 6 ORs. L/Sgt. Baker DCM [view] (6 Troop) killed.
1730: Enemy shelled the beach area.
1900: Platoon of 5 Troop withdrawn from 512498 and ordered to remain as standing patrol at 513494. Commando dug in for night. Dispositions for night - 5 Troop less 1 Platoon, 6 Troop less 1 Platoon. 1 Platoon 6 Troop, 3 Troop, 4 Troop and Tac HQ in posn along top of Hill from 514495 to 515492. Main HQ and 12 Troop at 514492. 5 Commando on SOUTH of Hill 170.
23.01.45
0001: Enemy attacked 5 & 6 Troops posns (515495), with force estimated from 20 - 25 strong with LMCs and grenades. Enemy were driven off by grenades but continued assaults up to 0345 hrs. without success.
0100: Enemy attacked Standing Patrol (Pl. 5 Troop) but were driven off leaving three dead. Total enemy casualties during night - 9 bodies including 1 Offr counted. Own cas - killed Gnr. Clay [view] - wounded Capt. H.J. Symonds and 9 ORs (5 Troop). Casualties evacuated to 61 ADS. Lt. E.M. Dawson took over comd 5 Troop.
0900: Arty registered on NORTH end of feature preparatory to attack by 4 Troop.
0930: Arty preparation.
1000: 4 Troop moved on to feature which was completely occupied by 1040 hrs. without opposition. Commando continued digging in during the day.
1745: Bridgehead shelled by Japs - no cas in Commando. Booby traps were laid by own Troops between 4 & 5 Troop posns.
24.01.45
06.30: Mortars stand by to put down smoke on enemy occupied features (Sq.5150) to cover evacuation of cas from 44 (RM) Commando.
1000: Mortars 'Stand Down'.
1100: 44 (RM) Commando took up posns on feature between 4 & 5 Troops. Maj. Gen. Wood Comd. 25 Ind Div visited Tac HQ.
1120: O Gp at Command HQ.
1630: A number of trees on feature were blown down with explosive to avoid tree bursts from enemy shelling. Enemy shelling bridgehead spasmodically throughout the day - no cas in Commando.
2300: Small party of enemy dispersed from 4 Troop area by grenades.
25.01.45
The Adm party (Capt. J.W. Gardner) moved from beachhead and now established at 513494.
1300: O Gp at Commando HQ. Enemy continued periodical shelling of bridgehead - no cas in 1 Commando.
26.01.45
0630: Heavy shelling of Hill 170 by enemy arty - no cas.
0930: O Gp at Commando HQ.
1000: Hill 170 again shelled by enemy - one tree burst over 3 Troop posn caused 3 cas.
1100: Body of Gnr Graves [view] previously reported missing believed killed found near 4 Troop posn and buried at 514496.
1600: Patrol of 1 Offr & 6 ORs left hill 170 for HILL (527487).
1900: Hill 170 shelled by enemy. Own cas 1 OR wounded. Spasmodic shelling of bridgehead by enemy continued throughout the day. Numbers of promotions and appointments being made to bring Commando up to full NCO strength.
27.01.45
0630: Enemy shelled Hill 170 - no cas.
0700: No. 12 Troop patrol returned.
0800: O Gp at Commando HQ re ops in KAGAW area 28 Jan 45.
1000: Enemy shelled Hill 170 and bridgehead area - no cas.
1730: Enemy shelled Hill 170 - no cas.
28.01.45
0830: 3" mortars of 3 Commando Bde (less 5 Commando) concentrated under command of No. 12 Troop and five Brens on tripods sighted in 4 Troop posns for diversionary fire on enemy held feature in Sq. 5150.
1000: Mortars and Brens opened fire on features Sq. 5150. One large fire started, thought to be oil in area 508500. One enemy MMG area 508510 silenced. Enemy shelled 4 Troop posn - own cas 1 OR wounded.
1730: Four large calibre shells burst near 12 Troop posns - no cas.
1830: Enemy again shelled Hill 170 - no cas.
29.01.45
0630: Enemy again shelled Hill 170 - no cas. Spasmodic shelling by enemy during the afternoon until dusk.
30.01.45
Enemy shelling Hill 170 during the day.
15.30: Warning order issued to Troops to be ready to move out of posns by 1100 hrs 31 Jan 45 on relief by 7/16 Punjab Regt.
31.01.45
0545: Enemy commenced shelling Hill 170 and concentrated their fire on 4 Troop posns.
0615: Small parties of enemy area 512495 WEST of Hil 170 fired on by own Troops and cas inflicted.
0630: Enemy attacked 4 Troop posn in great strength. Fighting continued throughout the day.
01.02.45
Unit at Hill 170 (MR.515493 BURMA 1", Sheet 12)
0900: After attack by PUNJABS feature reported clear of enemy.
0900-1300 Unit preparing for move. Identification and burial of own dead under direction of Major J.H.S. TURNBULL, MC at MR.51396. Capt. A.B. COLLISHAW (Padre) of 5 Commando read Burial Service.
1030: 5 Commando took over 1 Commando positions.
1300: Unit evacuated Hill 170 and marched to beach MR.512484 on NGASINBON CHAUNG.
1330: Embarked on L.C.Ms and moved to DAINGBON CHAUNG.
1410: Transhipped to L.C.L. about ½ mile down DAINGBON CHAUNG. 42 and 5 Commandos also on L.C.L.
1700: Anchored off EASY BEACH, MYEBON PENINSULA, MR.4237 (1/25000 MYEBON).
1730: First troops landed by Alligators owing to difficulty in negotiating mud; further disembarkation postponed, until high tide.
2100: L.C.I. moved inshore.
2115-2130 Unit disembarked and proceeded by transport and march route to MR.439392.
2230: Arrived Camp. Hot meal for troops. Bedrolls and blankets issued.
02.02.45
Unit at MR.439392. Troops settling in. Issue of canteen stores and limited issue of personal kit. An order of the day by Lt.Col. K.R.S. TREVOR was published.
03.02.45
0930: Major J.H. DAVIES left for TEKNAF and CHITTAGONG to obtain canteen stores, etc. Capt. I.V. CARREL left for TEKNAF on admin duties.
1050: The unit was addressed by the Bde Comd (Brig. C.R. HARDY, DSO). Special order of the day by Gen. G.N. Wood, OBE, MC, Comd 25 Ind Div received. Special Corps Order by Lt.Gen. A.F.P. CHRISTISON, KBE, CB, MC, Comd 15 Ind Corps.
04.02.45
1100: Memorial Service held in memory of the personnel of the Commando who were killed in action at MYEBON and KANGAW.
05.02.45
0830: Unit paraded and marched off for area Bde. H.Q. at 436384 to join remainder of Bde units.
0930: Address to whole Bde by Comd 25 Ind Div (Maj-Gen. G.N. WOODS)
1000: Unit returned to camp.
1530: Capt. I.V. CARREL (Adjt) arrived in camp from TEKNAF.
06.02.45
Unit in same posn.
07.02.45
Commando reorganised into H.Q., Mortar Platoon, and four fighting Troops in consequence of depletion in strength due to recent actions. A number of promotions and appointments were made to bring the Commando up to strength in N.C.Os.
1030: Lt. J.K. PATERSON and one NCO left for TEKNAF to obtain Signal Stores.
08.02.45
Unit in same posn.
1100: Major J.H. DAVIES returned to camp from CHITTAGONG.
09.02.45
Lt. A.J. DAVIES (Bde H.Q.) posted to this unit and assumed the appointment of I.O.
1400: Lt. E.M. DAWSON proceeded to 2nd Bn Black Watch for posting and S.O.S. this unit. Lt. D. NIAS took over command of No. 5 Troop.
1500: Six B.O.Rs proceeded to DEOLALI to return to parent unit.
Fire reported to have broken out in 44 Cdo lines at TEKNAF. Quickly spread to 42 Cdo lines and unit bashas in this area had to be demolished in order to check progress of fire. Fire was got under control by 1600 hrs.
1700: Officers' farewell dinner to O.C. (Lt-Col. K.R.S. TREVOR). Address to unit by Lt-Col. K.R.S. TREVOR on leaving unit for duty in U.K.
10.02.45
1030: Lt-Col. K.R.S. TREVOR left MYEBON by 'plane and ceased the appointment of Commanding Officer, No. 1 Commando. A large number of unit personnel were on the airstrip to see his departure. Major J.H.S. TURNBULL, MC. temporarily assumed command of unit. Party of ex-sick and wounded personnel rejoined unit from hospital.
1400: Troop Commanders' conference re training programme.
11.02.45
Small advance party of 1 Officer and 3 B.O.Rs moved to AKYAB. Verbal order issued for move of unit to AKYAB. Lt. J.K. PATERSON returned to AKYAB from TEKNAF with Signal Stores. Troops' sing-song during evening.
12.02.45
0930: Unit stores packed, moved by tpt to jetty, and loaded on to I.W.T. Ferryboats.
1100: Orders received that unit would commence embarking at 1600 hrs today (Original intention that unit should move tomorrow, 13 Feb 45).
1500: Troops moved from bivouac area by march route to jetty, MYEBON, MR.437402. On completion of embarkation, the Ferry boats moved out into the chaung and weighed anchor for the night.
13.02.45
0615: Ferry boats moved down chaung to open sea. Course was SOUTH from MYEBON down WEST coast off large unnamed island SOUTH of MYEBON PENINSULA, then N.W. across HUNTER'S BAY and NORTH along coast of EAST BARONGA ISLAND through SINBAIK and KWEDE rivers to AKYAB.
1340: Docked at jetty, AKYAB, MR.896537.
1350: Disembarkation commenced.
1630-1800 Unit conveyed by tpt to KAUNGDAGA, NR.804606. Troop areas allotted. Orderly Room and communication with Bde established.
14.02.45
0900: Troops engaged in building shelters.
1130: Unit Routine Orders issued. Drinking water point established in unit Admin area. 30 x range established 100 yds NORTH of camp. Location and direction of fire reported to Bde.
1400-1530 Unit inoculated against small-pox.
15.02.45
Lt. J.K.PATERSON (Signal Officer) left unit on repatriation to U.K. for long service overseas. Interior Economy and building of bivouacs. Evening party to Cinema.
16.02.45
Training Programme for 16 and 17 Feb issued.
0900- Drill Parade under R.S.M. Nos. 5 & 3 Tps on Firing Range. Nos. 1000 5 & 6 Tps on bathing and football. No. 4 Tp preparing to move to TEKNAF to act as Bde (Rear Details) loading party. Evening party to Cinema. Unit canteen opened.
17.02.45
0630: No. 4 Troop left camp en route to TEKNAF together with one Troop of 42 Cdo.
0900- C.O's Parade and R.S.Ms Drill. Two B.O.Rs left unit for 28 days leave in UK.
1000- Unit Pay Parade. Kit Issues.
1130 Interior Economy. Evening party to Cinema.
18.02.45
Interior Economy and preparation for Deputy-Comd's visit.
19.02.45
0930: Issue of Training Programme for week ending 24 Feb 45. Unit paraded on Football Ground.
0945: Col. P. YOUNG, DSO, MC, Deputy Comd, 3 Cdo Bde inspected the unit.
1045: Camp area inspected by Deputy Comd.
1430: H.Q. Troop on Firing Range. Psychiatrist visited the unit. Commando entertained by the "Roosters Concert Party".
20.02.45
Troops on training as per Training Programme. Evening party to see ENSA Show starring "FRANCES DAY".
21.02.45
Normal routine and training. Fire broke out in scrub around camp area.
22.02.45
Fire pickets detailed to watch fire - fire reported to S.O.1.
1000: Five men per Troop attended lecture at Bde H.Q. by A.L.O. and Sq/Ldr Adams on R.A.F.support for the Army.
1630: Football Match - 42 (RM) Cdo ..... 2 - 1 Cdo ..... 0. Cinema parties restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays.
23.02.45
Normal routine and training.
1400: Unit Pay Parade.
1630: Organised games. Football Match 1 Cdo v 42 Cdo. Result 2-3. Evening party to BESA Show at Bde HQ.
24.02.45
0900: Adjutant's Parade.
1000- H.Q. Troop on Range for Shooting Competition.
1200 ALAN HUMPHRIES, Press Reporter, visited unit and interviewed chosen personnel of the Commando on their experiences in the recent fighting. Order of the Day by Lt-Gen. CHRISTISON, Comd 15 Ind Corps, was received. Copy of letter written to Comd 25 Ind Div from Gen. Sir Oliver W.H. LEESE, Bart., KCB, DSO, ADC, C-in-C Allied Land Forces, S.E.A.C. was received.
25.02.45
Church Services held in unit Canteen. No. 3 Tp as loading party for 15 Ind Corps HQ. Rev. E. CROWLEY (R.C. Padre) was attached to this unit.
26.02.45
Issue of Training Programme for week ending 3 Mar 45. Lt. J.R. TURPIN rejoined this unit from U.K. Guard of honour selected for visit of Lt-Gen CHRISTISON.
27.02.45
0900: Swimming trials at chaung 7767 to select team for Swimming Gala.
1305: The Comd 15 Ind Corps (Lt-Gen A.F.P. CHRISTISON, KBE, CB, MC) visited the Commando to thank all ranks for their part in the recent operations, and he gave a very interesting talk about the war situation in the ARAKAN.
28.02.45
1200: Capt. D. NIAS together with other unit Officers of the Bde moved to the unit's new location.
1500- Swimming Gala.
1630 Evening party to Cinema.
These are the main operations that No 1 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 1 Commando. No 1 Commando were part of 3 Commando Brigade during the Burma Campaign. Many of the documents we have for this period are related to more than one single commando unit and are listed jointly in the document 3 Commando Brigade Operations in Burma.
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10. PRAYER
11. BLESSINGThe first No.2 Commando was formed on the 22nd June 1940 for a parachuting role at Cambrai Barracks, Perham Down, near Tidworth, Hants. The Unit at the time consisted of four troops - 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'. Eventually 11 troops were raised. A nominal roll of 'C' and 'D' troops can be found in our documents album within the No 2 Commando gallery.
In November 1940 the unit would be redesignated as 11 Special Air Service Battalion. They were the airborne part of the Commando "Special Service" units, and had no connection to the SAS later raised by Bill Stirling and his brother David. They would be renamed 1st Parachute Battalion in September 1941.
On the 26th February 1941 authority was granted to raise a new No. 2 Commando by the reorganisation of the 1st Special Service Battalion. The new No 2 Commando under the command of Lt.Col. Augustus Charles Newman was now at Paignton, and consisted of men who had perviously served in some of the Independent Companies that formed the short lived 1st Special Service Battalion.
Many of the entries below commencing with the Commanders are from a narrative of No. 2 Commando history written by Bob Bishop and dedicated to John and Daisy Wright of Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire in memory of their son, Pte. Dennis Wright, who at the age of 18 was the youngest member of No. 2 Commando to fall in battle, September 13th, 1943. New content has been added over the years since.
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Lance Sergeant Charles Blattner, 5 troop, was killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno, as the enemy attacked down the valley of La Molina towards Vietri. Son of Julian and Mary Blattner.
Lance Sergeant Norman Campbell, 3 Troop, died of wounds during the 6 week period when No.2 Commando was placed "in the line" in Italy under 5 Corps. Son of Norman Priggen Campbell, and of Minnie Louise P. Campbell, of Wootton, Bedfordshire.
Private Robinson Craig was killed in action at Dragone Hill, near Vietri, Salerno. He was buried there the following day, his grave being marked with a cross. However it was never again found and Private Craig is one of the many who now have no known grave.
Guardsman Frank Hayes, 4 troop, was killed in action during operations at Vaagso, Norway. Son of George Richard Hayes, and of Lillian Hayes, of Manchester.
Lance Corporal Edwin Higginbottom died during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed "in the line" in Italy under 5 Corps.
Private (Acting Lance Corporal) Joseph Jackson was killed in action during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Joseph and Frances Jackson, of Warrington, Lancashire.
Private Reginald Makeham, 6 troop, was one of the seven men of No. 2 Commando who were captured after Operation Musketoon, and later executed under Hitler's Commando Execution Order, at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin, 1942.
Temporary Captain Frank Mason, 6 Troop, died during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, Italy. Son of David Richard and Selina Machel Mason; husband of Dorothy Lilian Mason, of Cricklewood, Middlesex. He was originally buried by house at the top of the steps on the West side of Hill. Map ref.
Gunner Norman Mitchell was reported missing 10 March 1945 during operations in Italy, later presumed killed in action. At the time of his death his Commando had been placed in the line in Italy for 6 weeks under 5 Corps. Gunner Mitchell has no known grave.
Sergeant Jack Moores died during operations at Spilje Bay, Albania. Son of Walter and Alice Moores; husband of Vera Lucy Moores, of Cambridge.
Private Francis Phelan was reported missing presumed died in Tunisia, North Africa. He has no known grave.
Private Alfred Porter died of wounds during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed "in the line" in Italy under 5 Corps. Son of Alfred H. and Florence M. Porter, of Woodford Green, Essex.
Company Sergeant Major Miller Smith, a former Police Officer, was one of seven men from No.2 Commando captured after Operation Musketoon and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp under Hitler's Commando Execution Order.
Lance Corporal John Stewart, 5 troop, was fatally wounded during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, Italy, and died on way to the Regimental Aid Post. Reported as buried by 41 RM Commando but his grave was never subsequently found. Son of John and Francis Stewart, of Clubmoor, Liverpool.
Lance Sergeant Leslie Woods was killed in action in Italy. This was during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed in the line under 5 Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Woods, of Norwich.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.2 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.2 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
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FORENAME
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RANK
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NUMBER
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AWARD
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ADDITIONAL
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Abbey
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Philip, Robert, A.
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LCpl
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6296572
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The Buffs; 2Tp (CA63)
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Cyril, Henry
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Rfn
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6922005
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Rifle Bde; executed
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Acreman
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John, Ellery
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Gnr
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944326
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2 Cdo from 1945 (DR) ; and 6 Cdo WO417/56
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Adams
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C.R.
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Pte
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lka Brighton (LL1) |
Adams
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W
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Pte
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Parents from Rotherham (DR)
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Adamson
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Lt
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Agnew
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J.F.
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Pte
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5335029
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R.Berks; wounded 1943 CasList WO417/67
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Aiden
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P.M. St J.
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Cpl
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(LL1)
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Ainslie
|
Leslie,
'wee' or 'titch'
|
Pte
|
2826201
|
|
Seaforths; 5 Tp (JR) (PG); Sgt. Australian Army (CA23)
|
Walter
|
Gnr
|
898494
|
|
RA; 5 Troop
|
|
Aird
|
Gerald
|
Pte
|
4613225
|
|
(DR)
|
Michael, Derrick
|
Pte
|
3772603
|
|
Kings Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Albutt
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Coventry (CA83)
|
Aldersea
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
S.Staffs Regt; (LL1); (DR)
|
Jack
|
LSgt
|
1892443 |
|
RE; (St Nazaire)
|
|
Hugh, Bryan
|
LCpl
|
14000107
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
William, Dallas
|
Pte
|
2879652
|
MiD
|
Gordon Hldrs; and ME Cdo; from Dundee (CA117)
|
|
Allbutt
|
H
|
Pte
|
5127298
|
|
R Warwicks Regt; 4 Tp (DR)
|
Allen
|
Kenneth, George
|
2Lt
|
240429
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Allen
|
Reginald, John
|
Pte
|
5947997
|
|
Beds & Herts; (CA104)
|
Allnutt
|
Cyril, W.
|
Pte
|
2878481
|
|
Gordons; 2 Cdo Sigs (PG)
|
Allott
|
Edward
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Pioneer Corps (DR)
|
Alfred, Edmund
|
Cpl
|
4536995
|
MM
|
W. Yorks/Recce Corps
|
|
Amos
|
Richard, Henry
|
LSgt
|
5343009
|
|
R Berks; 29Jul'44 CasList WO417/80; (CA92)
|
John, Robert
|
LSgt
|
2616491
|
MM
|
Grenadier Gds
|
|
Harold
|
Gdsm
|
2620580
|
|
GrenGds; Op. Chariot ML446/ 2 troop
|
|
Andrew / Andrews
|
K.D.
|
Pte
|
6350065
|
|
QORWK; lka Australia (LL1); 2009 residing Dawlish (DR)
|
Albert, Mailly
|
LCpl
|
6916421
|
MM
|
Rifle Brigade
|
|
Andrews
|
B
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
H.E.
|
Pte
|
4546729
|
|
W.Yorks; CasList 1943 WO417/69; POW
|
|
Armstrong | J | Pte | ? 986201 | Parents from Middlesborough | |
Armstrong
|
Jeffrey, Howard
|
Pte
|
|
4tp (Spalding); (LL7)
|
|
Arnison
|
Stanley, Frazer 'Stan'
|
Pte
|
3599697
|
|
Border Regt; (PG); (CA94)
|
Arnold
|
Frank, H.W.
|
Cpl
|
5932921
|
|
Suffolks;CasLists;Italy wounded 13Sep43
|
Arnold
|
Lieut
|
|
|
R.W.F.; attached 4/12/43. WD (F.R.O. Dec43)
|
|
Arthur
|
LCpl
|
2929623
|
|
Liverpool Scots; 5 troop; wounded Op Chariot
|
|
Ashcroft
|
T
|
Pte
|
3959697
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Ashton
|
Eric
|
|
|
|
|
Ashton
|
Ernest
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (PG)
|
Ashton
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ashton
|
R.G.
|
Sgt |
6459785
|
|
R. Fusiliers wounded Italy 18/1/44 WO417/71.
|
Ashton
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
HWT (PG)
|
Aspey
|
William,
'Bill' or 'La'
|
LCpl
|
2930678
|
|
Liverpool Scots; 5 Tp; (PG)
|
William
|
Pte
|
4546321
|
|
West Yorks Regt; (PG);(DR)
3Tp; wounded WO417/84
|
|
Attwood
|
R.W.H
|
Fus
|
6479169
|
|
R Fusiliers (CA44); (LL1);(DR); WO417/68
|
Attwood
|
S.G.
|
Gdsm LCpl
|
2617679
|
|
Gren. Gds; (DR); wounded 22/3/44 WO417/74
|
Norman, John
|
Gdsm (Cpl)
|
2616306
|
|
Grenadier Gds; (CA63)(CA75)(CA119)
|
|
Auld
|
Luke
|
Pte
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots; 4 Ind. Coy (PG)
|
James, Herbert
|
Bdr
|
2083573
|
|
RA; (DR); (PG); PoW 135268
Dalmatian Islands
WO416/13/234
|
|
Austin
|
P
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Austwick
|
John, 'Jack'
|
LCpl
|
5989253
|
|
Beds & Herts; (PG); (CA54)
|
Charles
|
Cpl
|
2931647
|
MiD
|
QOCH / later 1SAS (PG)
|
|
Bagguley | R | lka Doncaster Victoria, Australia; (EB) | |||
Bailey
|
Charles, Raymond
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Wellingborough, Northants (CA117)(DR)
|
Bailey
|
Norman
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Kings Rgt. Served in 1 Cdo Bde. Awaits verification of 2cdo service. (PG)
|
Bailey | P | Pte | 5121166; | R.Warwicks; 1944 CasList WO417/81 & WO417/84 | |
Bailey
|
R.E.K.
|
|
|
|
Possibly RE; from Bath, Somerset (EB)
|
Bailey
|
W.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Wallington (LL1)
|
Bailey
|
W.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Bailey
|
W.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; 4 Troop
|
|
Baker
|
R.I.H.
|
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo. 2009 resided Hemel Hempstead
|
Baker
|
Richard
|
Lt
|
|
|
Seconded to RM Cdos Yugoslavia (EB)
|
Baldock
|
R.G.A., 'Ronnie'
|
Bdr
|
2065660
|
|
RA; (LL1); 1 tp (DR); resided Jersey (EB)(CA106)
|
Baldwin
|
Wallace, Amos
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; & 2 Cdo Bde (CA77)
|
Ballard
|
Sidney, Robert, James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA104)
|
Ballard
|
William, Joseph
|
LSgt
|
6019504
|
|
Essex Regt (CA91)
|
Stephen, Dorcas
|
Sgt
|
6349577
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Bancroft
|
Dilwyn,
'Taff' or 'Dil'
|
LSgt
|
2734698
|
|
Welsh Guards; 6 Tp Dec42 (PG); 4 Tp Dec43 (WD);(CA88,CA93)
|
Banks
|
Frederick, Charles. 'Stan'
|
LCpl
|
3863503
|
|
Loyal Regt; (PG)
|
Banks
|
Harry, Francis, Stanley
|
Gnr
|
1817656
|
|
RA; 1 Tp (PG); (DR)(EB)
|
Gareth, Bernard
|
Capt Padre
|
159706
|
|
RACD; kia
|
|
Banting
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
H. John
|
Pte
|
5779882
|
|
R Norfolk Regt; 5 Tp (JR); (PG); PoW Salerno
|
|
Jack, Stormont
|
Capt
|
88169
|
|
Artist Rifles; kia
|
|
Barker
|
William, Edward
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; 4 Troop; (EB)
|
Gilbert, Michael
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC; 2 Cdo M.O. at St Nazaire
|
|
Arthur, Leslie
|
Pte
|
6032057
|
|
Beds & Herts; Salerno CasLists WO417/67
|
|
Barlow
|
E.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
6482241
Police
|
MBE,BEM, CPM
|
R. Fusiliers
|
|
Barmby
|
Geoffrey
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Yorkshire (CA111)(CA113)(EB) |
Frederick, Charles, Kenneth
|
LSgt
|
|
RA (CA56)
|
||
Barnard
|
N
|
|
|
|
|
Barnes
|
H
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Barnes
|
M
|
|
|
|
|
Wiliiam, Walter
|
LSgt
|
6482223
Police
|
MID
|
R.Fusiliers; wounded 20/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
|
Barnett
|
L.G.
|
|
|
|
from Chippenham (EB)
|
Robbie
|
Sgt
|
2877689
|
MBE
|
London Scottish
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
3663903
|
|
South Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Bernard, James
|
Maj
|
134120
|
DSO, MC
|
44 Recce Corp
|
|
Basire
|
Manuel, Pienti, 'Peter'
|
LCpl
|
6351539
|
|
QORWK; 4 tp (PG); Italy 1945 wounded WO417/90 (CA61, CA113)
|
Bass
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Essex (LL1)(EB)(PG)
|
Bateman
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Folkestone (LL1)
|
Bates
|
Les, G.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
2 Cdo (LL1); Recce Corps; 1 Troop
|
Battersby
|
W.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Coleraine (EB)
|
Robert, John,
'Bob'
|
Capt
|
100219
|
MiD
|
SWB
|
|
Leonard
|
Sgt
|
6467968
|
|
R. Fusiliers
|
|
Beard
|
J.F.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Beardmore
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Clifford
|
Rfn
|
6912677
|
MiD
|
Rifle Bde; wounded St Nazaire /evac.UK/to R.E.
|
|
Beasley
|
F
|
Cpl
|
5337125
|
|
R. Berks Regt
|
Beck
|
A
|
Pte
|
4546709
|
|
West Yorks. Regt; (LL2) (DR)
|
Beckett
|
Paul, Henry
|
Pte
|
4747367
|
|
Yorks & Lancs. Regt; (PG)
|
Beeden
|
Walter, Reginald
|
Sig
|
2325052
|
|
R Signals; (PG)
|
Belcher
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bell
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bell
|
Reginald, William
|
Fus
|
|
|
(CA80)
|
William, White
|
LCpl
|
6461342
|
|
R Fusiliers; (CA83); 6 Tp
PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Bellamy
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
.1580169
|
|
RA; (DR)
|
Bellamy
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
6 Tp Dec42 (PG)
|
Bellamy
|
R.W.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Roy,
'Ting-A-Ling'
|
LSgt
|
5342397
|
|
R Berkshire
|
|
Bells
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Benham
|
Harry, Frederick
|
Gnr
|
11000016
|
|
RA; wounded Italy 16/09/43 WO417/68
|
Benn
|
Robin
|
Capt
|
138116
|
OBE
|
RA
|
Norman, Joseph
|
Rfn
|
6920786
|
|
Rifle Bde;
died on war service
|
|
Bennett
|
A.J.
|
Lt
|
124713
|
|
Lincolnshire
|
Bennett
|
A.S.
|
Lt
|
249968
|
|
RA
|
Derrick, S.
|
Pte
|
6351281
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Bennett
|
Frederick, 'Fred'
|
Pte
|
3655156
|
|
South Lancs; 5 troop
|
Bennett
|
Gordon
|
Sig
|
|
|
R Signals
|
Bennett
|
J
|
|
|
|
lka Johnstown, Wrexham (EB)
|
John, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Benson
|
Dave
|
Pte
|
6351411
|
|
QORWK; (CA78); (LL2 - LCpl D.G. Benson); (DR)
|
Berry
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Berry
|
R.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Boscastle (LL2)
|
Bibby
|
T.
|
Pte
|
?663944
|
|
|
Biorn
|
W
|
|
|
|
lka Bowden Vale, Altrincham (EB)
|
Bird
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
David, Leslie
|
Capt
|
75991
|
|
Rifle Bde; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Birchall
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bishop
|
D.B.
|
Gnr
|
11061131
|
|
RA
|
Ivor, W.
|
CSM
|
|
|
R.Berks; 6 troop
|
|
Bishop
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Bishop
|
Robert, Frederick
|
LCpl / Lt
|
346135
|
MC, MiD
|
R.Norfolk; CasLists;Italy (Pte) wounded 13Sep43
|
Graeme, Delamere
|
Capt
|
106240
|
DSO,MC
|
South Lancs; executed
|
|
Blackburn
|
E
|
Pte
|
3974529
|
|
Welch;CasLists;wounded Italy 9Sep43
|
Blackett
|
E
|
Bugler
|
|
3311912
|
HLI
|
Blackie
|
E.J.
|
Bdr
|
6015726
|
|
RA; wounded Sicily 16/8/43 CasList WO417/66
|
Blackmore
|
M
|
Pte
|
5192753
|
|
Glosters; 1 Troop
|
Blackwell
|
F.A.
|
Pte
|
14683190
|
|
|
Alun, Trevor
|
LCpl
|
3655742
|
DCM
|
S Lancs Regt
|
|
Bladen | W | LCpl | 3972536 | Welch;CasLists;wounded Italy 13Sep43 | |
Blanchard
|
William, John
|
Lt
|
197443
|
|
RA; joined 2 Cdo from 3 Cdo 13/11/43 posted 1 tp.(WD / F.R.O.); later Hon.Maj.
|
Blandford
|
Thomas, Alexander
|
Capt
|
160504
|
|
Somerset LI; and CBTC (CA84)
|
Charles, William
|
Sgt
|
3063224
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
John, Willie
|
Bdr
|
874391
|
|
RA Attestations 1937
|
|
Bleach
|
William, George, John
|
Rfn
|
6850478
|
|
KRRC; wounded 29/7/44 Albania WO417/80; (EB)
|
Blewett
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Blewitt
|
M
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Harry, Harold
|
Maj
|
90331
|
|
Kings Regt;
and Bde Maj 1 SS Bde
|
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
3772259
|
|
Kings Regt; kia
|
|
Ben, Michael
|
Gnr
|
5193782
|
|
RA (CA113) (DR)
|
|
William 'Bill'
|
LCpl
|
2930644
|
|
QOCH/ Liv. Scots/PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Boagey
|
Leonard, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
CA98
|
Boardman
|
Arthur 'Boy'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Robert, John, 'Ron'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and No.4 Cdo (CA97)
|
|
Theodor
|
Dvr
|
PAL/30441
|
BEM
|
RASC
|
|
Peter
|
Gnr
|
5183803
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Boone
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Boseley
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
(DR)
|
Bosley
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA (DR)
|
Bott
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
N.Staffs Regt; 3 Troop; (DR)
|
Bottomley
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Boulter | H | LCpl | 5047114 | N.Staffs; and 11SAS Bn., PoW Op Colossus WO417/22 | |
Cyril, Bryan
|
Gnr
|
14285384
|
|
RA
|
|
Bowes
|
J.E.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Bowers
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
RASC; (DR)
|
Bowler
|
G
|
Pte
|
3973545
|
|
Welch (DR)
|
Lionel, George
|
Pte
|
5956867
|
|
Beds & Herts; kia
|
|
Bowring
|
T.H.
|
LCpl
|
7014938
|
|
RUR;CasLists;wounded Italy 13Sep43
|
Boyce
|
A.T.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Boyd
|
Micky
|
Fus
|
3130045
|
|
R Scots Fus
|
Boyer
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bradburn
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; 5 Troop
|
Eric
|
Sgt
|
3770135
|
|
Kings Regt; died para acc.
|
|
Richard
|
LSgt
|
5344190
|
MM
|
R Berkshire
|
|
Brafman
|
C
|
Pte
|
PAL/10958
|
|
The Buffs/RAOC;
2 Troop
|
Brain
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
R. Warwickshire
|
Bramley
|
T
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; 6 troop (PG)
|
Brearley
|
H.T.
|
Pte
|
3663854
|
|
S Lancs; 29Jul'44 CasList WO417/80
|
Brewerton
|
J.B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Yorks & Lancs.
|
Brigden
|
Frederick, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3973527
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
James |
Pte
|
6104149
|
|
Queens Royal; POW
|
|
Harold, R.
|
LCpl
|
T/264673
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Brodie
|
J.R.
|
LCpl |
321068
|
|
RAC; CasLists;wounded Italy 10Sep43
|
Brookes
|
A.C.
|
Pte
|
4928693
|
|
S.Staffs; wounded Salerno WO417/67
|
Brooks
|
T A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Richard, Frank, 'Dickie'
|
Capt
|
85468
|
|
South Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Brown
|
C.L.
|
Pte
|
2936249
|
|
QOCH; POW Salerno
|
Douglas, Cornell
|
Pte
|
5622344
|
|
Devonshire Regt; 1 Troop
|
|
Brown
|
E.F.
|
LSgt
|
6104884
|
|
Essex Regt; 3 Tp; CasList WO417/70 wounded Italy
|
Louis, Walter, 'Ben'
|
Sgt
|
2929147
|
|
QOCH /Liv. Scots/PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Ralph, Douglas
|
Pte
|
partial ??351544
|
|
QORWK; (CA97)
|
|
Robert, Hall
|
LSgt
|
2879761
|
MM
|
London Scottish
|
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and HOC (CA101)
|
|
Browning
|
James, Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
Pioneer Corps
|
Bruce
|
Alexander
|
LCpl
|
T 144937
|
|
RASC; CasList WO417/90
|
James, M.
|
Sgt
|
5989540
|
|
Beds & Herts; (CA94)
|
|
Bruce
|
Kenneth
|
TSM
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots (PG)
|
Arthur, Trotter
|
Lt
|
172379
|
|
Durham Li; kia
|
|
Edward, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
3775300
|
|
Kings Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Bryan
|
Sidney, Eric
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
5510092
|
|
Hamps. Regt; 17/10/43 wounded CasList WO417/67
|
|
Buckby
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Raymond, F.
|
LSgt
|
.1505833
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Buckland
|
J
|
Pte
|
3975418
|
|
Welch Regt (DR)
|
Eric, Henry
|
Pte
|
T264339
|
|
RASC; 5 Troop
|
|
Stanley, Owen
|
Dvr
|
T10691421
|
|
RASC; 5 Troop
|
|
Bullen
|
Christopher, Vincent, Kit
|
Lt
|
251068
|
|
RA
|
Bullock
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Norman
|
Tpr
|
7893626
|
|
RAC; died of wounds
|
|
Burchall
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Edward 'Tiny'
|
Sgt
|
2929845
|
BEM
|
Liverpool Scots;
5 Troop
|
|
Charles, W.
|
Pte
|
6205700
|
|
Middx Regt; CasList 16/9/43 WO417/68; (LL4)
|
|
Michael, Clive 'Micky'
|
Capt
|
74087
|
MC
|
KRRC; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Charles
|
Gnr
|
.1612571
|
|
RA; kia Salerno
|
|
Burns
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Burns
|
J.V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ronald, Edward, David
|
LCpl
|
6895664
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Burrage
|
Lawrence, Raymond,
'Larry'
|
Pte/Lt
|
5509884
352377
|
|
Hampshire Regt. (CA78)
Royal Fusiliers
|
Burridge
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
Burridge
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig Australia (CA12)(CA68)(CA90)
|
Bursztein
|
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Robert, James, Glover
|
Lt
|
89395
|
MiD
|
Cheshire Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Burton
|
G
|
Pte
|
6019699
|
|
Essex Regt; HW Tp (WD report by Capt Keep 18/12/43)
|
Paddy
|
Rfn
|
7014446
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles; 6 troop; PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Butcher
|
Jesse, E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Maurice
|
Pte
|
3864587
|
|
Cheshire Regt; RTU 1942. died 1944
|
|
Calkin
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis
|
LCpl
|
14241621
Police
|
|
Black Watch; Italy CasLists wounded
|
|
Callow
|
Ronald, W.
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
|
Cambridge
|
R G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cameron | D | Dvr | 88912 | RASC (RTU Feb 1944) | |
John, Ewen
|
Cpl
|
410258
|
|
Lovats Scouts; kia
|
|
Norman Murray Priggen
|
LSgt
|
5958258
|
|
Beds & Herts; kia
|
|
Campling
|
Frederick George 'Joe'
|
Rfn
|
6853905
|
|
KRRC
|
Candlin
|
James, Daniel, 'Danny'
|
Gnr
|
993419
|
|
RA; 2 tp; wounded 14/9/43 Italy WO417/68
|
Evelyn, Arthur, George
|
Cpl / Lt
|
14241841 Police
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded italy; WO417/70; to OCTU
|
|
Cant
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
William, Thomas, 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
14241731 Police
|
|
R.Fusiliers
|
|
N
|
Pte
|
14241651 Police
|
|
Black Watch; (LL2)
|
|
Caravias | B | Pte | N/S 8436 | Mother from Athens | |
Carey | H.J. | Spr | 1907563 | R.E. | |
Carlisle
|
Thomas,Alexander
|
LSgt
|
3657093
|
|
R. Irish Fus.
|
John, Richard, Owen
|
Pte
|
5631088
|
|
York and Lancs Regt; 5 Tp; wounded 17/4/45
|
|
Carr
|
Frederick, T.
|
Bdr
|
|
RA (wounded discharged)
|
|
George
|
LCpl
|
14241652 Police
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; kia Salerno
|
|
Carrol
|
K
|
|
|
|
|
Carrol
|
P
|
|
|
|
|
John, Joseph
|
Fus
|
6469540
|
|
R. Fus; 3 troop; PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Hugh, John
|
Cpl
|
4078193
|
|
Monmouthshire Regt; died in training
|
|
Cartwright | E.N. | Manchester | |||
William
|
Tpr
|
14241792 ?
Police
|
|
3 troop (DR)
|
|
Caslin
|
P.G. 'Pat'
|
Fus
|
|
|
R. Fusiliers; (CA98);
lka Co. Clare, Eire (LL3)
|
Caswell
|
William, James
|
Gnr
|
2059600
|
|
RA
|
John
|
Fus
|
3134031
|
|
Royal Scots Fus
|
|
Chadwick
|
E
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC (DR)
|
Chadwick
|
John, Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA119, CVA PG) |
William, A.
|
Sgt
|
3515161
|
DCM
|
QOCH
|
|
Chant
|
Doug
|
Pte
|
5110274
|
|
R.Berks Regt; 2 tp; CasList WO417/67 9Sep43
|
Chant
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
R Warwickshire Regt
|
|
Chapman | A.J. | Pte | 14631000 | Suffolk Regt; wounded Italy 2/4/45 CasList WO417/91 | |
William, Jopp
|
Pte
|
14241789
Police
|
|
QOCH; Mortar Section 1943 (PG); (CA54)
|
|
Charlesworth
|
Arthur F.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Charlesworth
|
J
|
Gnr
|
5511119
|
|
RA and Hamps Regt; (DR)
|
Gerald
|
Fus
|
6482292
|
|
R.Fusiliers (COF L); died on war service
|
|
Jack, F.
|
Cpl
|
2930999
|
|
Liverpool Scots/PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Cheney | Robert, W. | Gnr | 1523294 | RA | |
Chesters
|
William
|
Cpl
|
14241790
|
|
2 Tp; S.Staffs; wounded Salerno WO417/67; OCTU; Poss police intake; (CA93)
|
William, Henry, Albert
|
LBdr
|
882221
|
|
RA; executed
|
|
Francis, John
|
Cpl
|
14411819
|
|
AS&H; wounded twice
|
|
Church
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
J.M.T.F.
'Jack'
|
Lt Col
|
34657
|
MC,DSO*
|
Manchester Regt;
OC 2 Cdo after Chariot
|
|
Clancy
|
S.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
James
|
Gnr
|
402083
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Clark
|
Ralph, Charles
|
Gnr
|
1793823
|
|
RA attestations; (DR)
|
Clark-Darby
|
P.F.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alfred, John, Douglas
|
Gnr
|
902982
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Clarke
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
George, Francis
|
LCpl
|
14241653
Police
|
|
Border Regt; to OCTU; (CA57)
|
|
Cleary
|
T.D. 'Paddy'
|
Pte
|
|
RA (RTU 2/11/44)
|
|
Albert, Edward
|
Pte
|
14241733
|
|
Police Intake Sussex Constabulary
|
|
Clements
|
Percy, Priestley
|
Sgt later Lt.
|
|
MC,DCM, MM
|
2 Para Cdo, 11 SAS Bn, Army Air Corps, Paras
|
Clery
|
Reginald, Valentine
|
Gnr
|
|
RA (RTU Oct44)
|
|
Clibborn
|
William
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Clifford
|
Oswald
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Coates
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
Cobelli
|
Dominic
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Victor, Charles
|
|
14241816
Police
|
BEM
|
|
|
Cochrane
|
James, Geoffrey
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
3654681
|
|
S.Lancs Regt; 4 Troop; PoW after St Nazaire
|
|
Cockine
|
M
|
|
|
|
|
Codd
|
Charles, John
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Lawrence, Joseph
|
Sig
|
2332748
|
|
R Signals, and 11 Cdo;
PoW June'44; (CA26)
|
|
Cohen
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
|
Middx. Regt. (DR)
|
Colbeck
|
S
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
Grenadier Gds; 3 tp (WD report by Lt Keep 18/12/43)
|
Colbert | George, Thomas | Gnr | 914341 | RA 1939; & 1 Cdo; from Peterborough (CA92) | |
Coleman
|
C.L.W.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Lloyd
|
Pte
|
14241610 Police
|
|
5 Troop
|
|
Coleman
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo; TB Sanitorium, Worcs. 1953 (CA17)
|
Colkin
|
Ronald, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Collins
|
D.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Herts Regt
|
Collins | E | Pte | 5989748 | Beds & Herts; Salerno CasLists WO417/67 | |
Collins
|
Edward
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Collins
|
Ronald, George
|
Gnr
|
11412936
|
|
RA
|
Conley or Comley | J | Rfn | 14404456 | Father from Swansea | |
Stanley, J.
|
Pte
|
T 328227
|
|
RASC; kia Salerno
|
|
John, Alphonsus
|
Fus
|
14241817
Police
|
|
R Irish Fus; (PG); CasList wounded 18/1/44 WO417/71
|
|
Cook | J | Gnr | 5383332 | Ox and Bucks LI and RA. | |
Ken
|
Pte
|
14241818 Police
|
|
RAC
|
|
Charles
|
Cpl
|
14241654
Police
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Cooper | A.C. | Gnr | 11062858 | RA | |
Cooper | Claude, V. | Pte | |||
Dudley, Edward
|
Fus
|
14241655
Police
|
MM
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
14241819 Police
|
|
Notts&Derby Regt;
5 Troop and HWT
|
|
William,Oranmore 'Bill'
|
Maj
|
50169
|
DSO
|
South Lancs Regt; 2 i/c St Nazaire; PoW
|
|
Corke
|
Denis, A., David
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3781807
|
|
Kings Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
John, Richard
|
Cpl
|
14241656 Police
|
|
RAC
|
|
Arnold, C.
|
Pte
|
14241706
Police
|
|
Durham LI. (CA57)
|
|
Courtney | E.L | Gnr | 944786 | RA Signals | |
Courtney
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Couts
|
K
|
|
|
|
|
Coutts
|
Kenneth, Thomas,Freeman
|
Cpl
|
6352712 & 341981
|
|
QORWK; 4 Tp, OCTU 1945, LG37092, p2657
|
Cecil, Ernest, Roberts
|
Cpl
|
14241734 Police
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Edward
|
Gnr
|
.1779575
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Hugh, Wilfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Cox
|
R.
|
Pte
|
5672751
|
|
Somerset LI
|
Cox
|
Reginald, Russell
|
Gnr
|
11267123
|
|
RA: (DR)
|
Coy
|
Reginald
|
Gnr
|
848464
|
|
RA
|
James, Albert
|
Lt
|
255387
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Coyne
|
Horace
|
Cpl
|
S929128
|
|
RASC; 2 tp; PoW 6/6/44 CasList WO417/82; (LL3); from burnley (CA120)
|
Ben
|
Gdsm
|
14241707
Police
|
|
Coldstream Gds; 6 tp; to CMP 6Oct45
|
|
Craddock | Raymond, Charles | Pte | 14650092 | East Surrey Regt | |
Craggs
|
Francis, W.
|
LBdr
|
937282
|
|
RA Attestations 1939; lka Durham (EB)
|
John
|
Pte
|
14241657 Police
|
|
Black Watch/ Italy CasList;wounded
|
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
14241708
Police
|
|
RA; 4 Troop
|
|
Robinson, Ostle
|
Pte
|
14241791 Police
|
|
KOSB; kia Salerno
|
|
Craig
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
PoW Italy ?
|
Crane
|
Syd
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Essex Regt; 2 troop
|
Craven
|
George
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Burnley (CA92)
|
Crayne
|
S
|
|
|
|
|
Lawrence, Lamb, 'Jock'
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestations 1941; wounded Italy 16/9/43 CasList WO417/68
|
||
Cresswell
|
A.B.
|
Pte
|
4868423
|
|
Leices. Regt; wounded 12/9/43 Italy WO417/69
|
Creswell | J.M. | Fus | 6978829 | (DR) | |
Ronald
|
RQMS
|
S/136147
|
BEM
|
RASC
|
|
Arthur, Raymond
|
Rfn
|
11420547
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; kia
|
|
Swinford, Joseph
|
Fus
|
14241735
Police
|
|
R.Fusiliers (DR)
|
|
Edward, Louis, 'Ted'
|
Pte
|
14241837
Police
|
|
R. Norfolk; (CA106)
|
|
Crowther | W | Gnr | 4543597 | W. Yorks Regt & RA | |
John
|
Fus
|
6468006
|
|
R. Fusiliers; 6 Troop; PoW after St Nazaire; (CA120)
|
|
Cullen | John | Pte | 908134 | RA attestations; (DR) | |
Cullum
|
T.
|
Gnr
|
5336897
|
|
R Artillery (SL)
|
Cummings | G | Pte | 4127301 | Cheshire Regt. | |
Cummings | J | Fus | R. Irish Fus. | ||
Cunningham | A | Cpl | 2525713 | R. Signals | |
Henry, Peter
|
Pte
|
2781746
|
|
Kings Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
James
|
Cpl
|
3525713
|
MM
|
Royal Tank Regt
|
|
Cunningham
|
William, 'Joseph'
|
Sgt
|
3521614
|
|
Manchester/Pioneer Corps?
|
Curness
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Robert, Sanderson
|
Sig
|
2578032
|
|
R Signals /2 SS Bde Sigs; kia
|
|
Currie
|
Malcolm, R.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestation 1940 to A&SH 22/9/44 WO417/89;
From Lanark; (LL4) (DR)
|
|
Eric, Gordon
|
Pte
|
6349613
|
|
QORWK; executed
|
|
Curtis
|
Reg
|
Pte
|
2615427
|
|
Grenadiers; 11th SAS; 1 Para wounded 25/9/44 WO417/84 & 91; WO392/11
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dahl
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (CA34, CA71)
|
Daley
|
C
|
Pte
|
partial 674029
|
|
(DR)
|
Aubrey, Roy
|
Pte
|
14288596
|
|
Herts Regt; HWT; (EB)(DR) (PG)
|
|
Robert ,Henry 'Bob'
|
Bdr
|
|
RA; (CA114); 4 Tp; wounded x2 Italy
|
||
Gordon, Percy
|
Pte
|
14241820 Police
|
|
RAC; wounded Italy
|
|
Douglas, W.
|
Fus
|
6482296
Police
|
|
R Fusiliers
|
|
Davidson
|
Andrew
|
Major
|
|
|
Liv.Scots; 4 Ind.Coy; 2 Cdo 5 Tp injured 1941 reurned to unit
|
Douglas, Oscar
|
Tpr
|
14241622
Police
|
|
from Yorkshire (CA81)
|
|
Davidson
|
Ronald, F.
|
Pte
|
3775164
|
|
Kings Regt; 27Dec'41 wounded CasList WO417/36
|
Davidson
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
A.H.W.
|
LCpl
|
14241793 Police
|
|
KRRC/CasLists;wounded Italy 13Sep43.
|
|
Davies
|
Brinley
|
Pte
|
2090783
|
|
Pioneer Corps / RE; (DR)
|
Davies
|
James, Emlyn
|
Pte
|
6297210
|
|
The Buffs; wounded 29/7/44 WO417/80; from Wilmington (DR)
|
L
|
Pte
|
14241658 Police
|
|
Lancs Fus
|
|
Raymond, Spencer
|
LSgt
|
5780063
|
|
R Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
R.J.
|
Gnr
|
2060103
|
|
RA; wounded Albania CasList WO417/80
|
|
Ronald, John
|
Cpl
|
7014421
|
|
R Ulster Rifles;
accidentally killed
|
|
Wyndam, Francis
|
Fus
|
6482247
|
|
R Fus (COF L);
kia Salerno
|
|
Davis
|
G.E.P.
|
Lt
|
18704
|
|
Recce Corp
|
Stanley, B.E.
|
LSgt
|
6459239
|
|
R. Fus; PoW St Nazaire; (CA120)
|
|
Davis
|
W.
|
Pte
|
518383
|
|
Glos. Regt; from Brockworth (DR)
|
Dawson
|
H
|
Pte
|
5951021
|
|
Beds & Herts (DR)
|
Herbert, Horace
|
Pte
|
|
|
1st Bn Glosters POW Korean War (CA13)
|
|
John, William
|
LSgt
|
6465567
|
|
R Fus; wounded 29/7/44 CasList WO417/80; (DR)
|
|
Arthur, Frank
|
Pte
|
6350696
|
|
QORWK; kia Salerno
|
|
Stanley, Ambrose
|
Capt
|
70873
|
MC
|
R Signals; Op Chariot
|
|
Derrick, John
|
Sgt
|
6896540
|
DCM
|
KRRC
|
|
George, James
|
LBdr
|
6201681
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Deane-Drummond
|
Anthony, John
|
Lt (later Maj.Gen)
|
71076
|
CB,DSO,MC*
|
R Signals
|
Patrick, Gabriel
|
Fus
|
3854234
|
|
R Fusliers
|
|
Deaves
|
J.
|
Rfn
|
3247318
|
|
Cameronians; 3 Tp (DR); wounded 9/10/44 Italy (WO417/84)
|
Bernard, John, 'Paddy'
|
Sgt
|
4751121
|
|
KOSB; 5 troop (PG)(CA45).
|
|
John, Clifford, 'Yorkie'
|
Pte
|
1835194
|
|
(CA89)(DR)
|
|
Dempsey
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
4271763
|
|
RN Fus; RTU 20/10/44 (DR); lka Wallsend on Tyne (LL4)
|
Mallinson, Charles, 'Bung'
|
Maj
|
145047
|
MiD
|
R Fusiliers; Op Chariot
|
|
Denny
|
George
|
Pte
|
6029743
|
|
Essex Regt
|
Dent
|
Henry, James
|
Gnr
|
6206066
|
|
Middx Regt / RA (DR)(CA107) |
Charles, Henry
|
Gnr
|
5123008
|
|
RA; wounded Sep43 Italy, CasList WO417/68
|
|
Devaney
|
G.
|
Pte
|
3775169
|
|
Kings Regt; Invalided home 1943 (DR)
|
Devaney
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Diamond
|
C
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas, A.
|
Pte
|
3779240
|
|
Kings Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Dickenson
|
E
|
LCpl
|
5630880
|
|
from Brixham, 19/9/44 RTU own request (DR)
|
Dickenson
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Dinham
|
W.G. 'Wally'
|
TSM
|
S/109291
|
|
RASC
|
Ditmar
|
G
|
|
|
|
poss id with Dettmer, C.
|
Herbert, 'Bert' or 'Herbie'
|
Fus
|
6290340
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Dobie
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Dodson
|
John, Thomas, Frederick, 'Doddy'
|
Gnr
|
6294509
|
|
RA; 5 troop (DR)(CA43)
|
Doherty
|
James, Laurence
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 1 SS Bn; from Runcorn (CA110)
|
Dolphin
|
G.
|
Pte
|
5332211
|
|
R. Berks Regt (DR)
|
John, 'Jock'
|
LCpl
|
2884838
|
|
Gordon Hlighlanders;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Done
|
W.
|
Pte
|
part 24493
|
|
from Staffs. (DR)
|
Donnelly
|
A.
|
Gnr
|
3129768
|
|
RA; wounded 29/7/44 Spilje (WO417/80); (DR)
|
Donovan
|
Patrick, 'Paddy'
|
Pte
|
5626300
|
|
Royal Sussex Regt; (PG)(DR)
|
Edward, 'Ted'
|
LSgt
|
292793
|
MM
|
Liverpool Scots
|
|
Douglas
|
William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Dow
|
P.J.
|
Tpr
|
14388012
|
|
from Englefield Grn. Surrey (DR)(advert in CA100 and others)
|
Reg
|
Pte
|
6207462
|
|
Middx Regt./ 5Tp then MT Sec.; (DR)(EB)(PG)
|
|
Doyle
|
T
|
Gnr
|
1127734
|
|
RA; from Co.Wexford (DR)
|
George, David
|
Dvr
|
T/92276
|
MM
|
RASC
|
|
Drever
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW Salerno
|
||
Charles, Henry
|
Pte
|
6019959
|
|
Essex Regt; kia Salerno
|
|
Dudlaston
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
3779202
|
|
Kings Regt; 5 Troop (JR)(DR)(PG)
|
Anthony, Patrick
|
Sgt
|
37732988
|
|
Kings Regt; kia
|
|
Duncan
|
George
|
Pte
later Lt
|
6293145 /
303306
|
|
The Buffs; to OCTU 1943 (LG 36398); (DR)
|
Duncan
|
G
|
Gnr
|
11422433
|
|
RA; married from Ilford (DR)
|
Eagleson
|
A
|
Pte
|
D 65151
|
|
Cheshire Regt; 3Tp; wounded Grohote 19/3/44
|
Eaglestone
|
L. or L.F.
|
Tpr
|
6460590
|
|
RAC/Recce Corps;4Tp; wounded 9/10/44 WO417/84;(DR)(LL4)
|
Eastaugh
|
Colin, Gordon
|
Lt (later Maj)
|
220396
|
MiD (Suez)
|
Manchester Regt; (2 Cdo Overseas doc); LG41092
|
Eaton
|
Frank
|
Cpl
|
5950653
|
|
R Warwicks
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
3772677
|
|
Kings Regiment (OP Chariot ML 306); 4 tp
|
|
Edge
|
John
|
Gnr
|
? 449597
|
|
RA; from Salford (CA78)(DR)
|
Robert, Ernest
|
Lieut (later Captain)
|
212512
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; 17/4/45 wounded Italy WO417/8.
|
|
Bernard, 'Bernie'
|
LBdr
|
806072
|
|
RA; from Aspley Notts (CA120)(DR)(PG)
|
|
Edwards
|
Frederick, Stanley, James
|
Pte
|
?....435808
|
|
from Bramfield, Hertford (DR)(CA113)
|
Edwards
|
James, Henry
|
Gnr
|
?...137133
|
|
RA; from Tamworth (CA109) (DR)
|
Edwards
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
Phillip, G. 'Swan'
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig. Queensland, Australia (DR)
|
Arthur, W.
|
LCpl
|
5336245
|
|
R Berks Regt; PoW 6/6/44 Italy WO417/77
|
|
Elder
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Leonard, Frederick
|
Sgt
|
6461633
|
|
R Fus (City of London) ;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Eley
|
Ronald, 'Ginger'
|
Pte
|
5781361
|
|
RNorfolk;CasLists; Italy wounded 13Sep43
|
Ellingsworth
|
C
|
Cpl
|
6397854
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; (DR)
|
Alfred, John
|
Pte
|
3773017
|
MiD
|
Kings Regt. (OP Chariot ); 3 tp
|
|
James
|
Bdr (A/LSgt)
|
|
RA; wounded Salerno
|
||
William, Cyril, 'Bill'
|
CSM
|
6019994
|
DCM
|
Essex Regt
|
|
Emmerson
|
John, Kenneth, 'Ken
|
LCpl
|
|
|
12, 12, 14 Cdos; and 1 SS BDE HQ (PG) (CA88)
|
Erdman
|
Robert
|
Gnr
|
1580042
|
|
RA attestation 1938; from Welling (DR)
|
Etheridge
|
C.S. 'Jack'
|
Cpl or LSgt
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA6)
|
Charles, Benjamin
|
Pte
|
6297809
|
|
The Buffs; died accident Sept'44
|
|
F
|
Pte
|
5617635
|
|
Devonshire Regt. (OP Chariot ML 262); 2 tp (DR)
|
|
Evans
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
5017636
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Evans
|
G.
|
Pte
|
?635943
|
|
married and from Sydenham (DR)
|
Ralph, John
|
Dvr
|
T175282
|
|
RASC;
died para accident
|
|
Evans
|
William, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
7264371
|
|
RAMC, (OP Chariot ML 446)
|
|
George
|
Sgt
|
6460277
|
|
R Fusiliers (OP Chariot ML 156); 3 tp
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
3771871
|
|
Kings Regt. (OP Chariot ML 177); 4 tp
|
|
John
|
Sgt
|
2619513
|
MM
|
Grenadier Gds
|
|
Fairey
|
John
|
LCpl
|
? 781588
|
|
4 Tp (PG); father from Ashford Kent (DR)
|
Farebrother
|
Patrick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Farnell
|
M.J.
|
Lt
|
201330
|
|
Northumberland
|
George, Hugh, 'Gash', 'Patrick'
|
Pte
|
6025733
|
|
Essex; (PG)(LL4)(JR)
|
|
Faure
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Featherstone
|
G.J.
|
Pte
|
5436814
|
|
Duke of Cornwall's LI; (DR)(LL4)
|
Featherstone
|
Maurice
|
Cpl
|
6469566
|
|
R Fusiliers; (CA84)
|
Felton
|
G.M.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
John, R.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
MM
|
London Scottish
|
|
Ferris
|
George
|
Gnr
|
1477628
|
|
RA; from Walthamstow (DR)
|
Field
|
Norman
|
Gnr
|
959809
|
|
RA; wounded 9/10/44 WO417/84; from Solihull (DR)
|
William, Frederick
|
LCpl
|
5337375
|
|
R. Berks. Regt (OP Chariot ML 457); 1 tp
|
|
V.W.C. 'Nicky'
|
Cpl
|
6012717
|
|
Essex (OP Chariot ) 3 tp
|
|
Finnigan
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Finnigan
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Fisher
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Norman, Lucas
|
Cpl
|
6896443
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
John, 'jack'
|
Pte
|
3780278
|
|
Kings Regt (OP Chariot ML 443); 4 tp
|
|
Fitton
|
Doug
|
Pte
|
3192224
|
|
KOSB
|
Gerald
|
Cpl
|
5338021
|
|
R Berkshire
|
|
Fletcher
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
LKA Balsall Heath, Birmingham (LL5)
|
Fletcher
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
Fletcher
|
William, Douglas
|
Gnr
|
(partial) 208007
|
|
RA; from Crowthorne, Berks (CA118)(DR)
|
Foale
|
V.P.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Donald, Neville
|
LCpl
|
6467881
|
|
R Fus (City of London);
kia Salerno
|
|
Forrester
|
Donald
|
Spr
|
2076993
|
|
RE; (DR)(CA49)
|
Henry, Francis
|
LCpl
|
6019554
|
|
Essex Regt; died in UK of wounds St Nazaire
|
|
Fowler
|
J V
|
|
|
|
RA
|
Fox
|
John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA112) (LL5)
|
Fox
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Foy
|
L.T.
|
Fus
|
14209732
|
|
|
Denis, Stephen
|
Gnr
|
861062
|
|
RA; wounded Salerno; RTU 1944
|
|
Francis
|
C.J.
|
Lt
|
304749
|
MBE
|
R Sigs; from Saffron Walden (DR)
|
Godfrey, Reginald
|
Major
|
71409
|
CdG(Belgian)
|
& 10 (IA) Cdo)
|
|
Fraser
|
Howard, Osborne
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fraser
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
B
|
LCpl
|
5989934
|
|
Beds&Herts Regt.(OP Chariot ML 446); 1 tp
|
|
Freeman
|
Peter, Wilfred
|
Lt (later Capt)
|
229204
|
|
R Sigs; OCTU 28/3/42 (LG35509; (DR)
|
George
|
Pte
|
5336140
|
|
2 Troop (PG); (CA112)
|
|
Fryer
|
Benjamin, W.
|
LCpl
|
2931435
|
|
Liverpool Scots; 5 Tp; (PG)(JR)
|
Fuchs
|
Franz, R.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Fuller
|
Denis, Charles
|
Sgt
|
6898932
|
|
KRRC; 6Tp; 16/7/42 to OCTU; later Capt. (PG)
|
Fuller
|
J.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Furnell
|
N.J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Reginald,Henry
|
Sgt
|
6896471
|
|
KRRC, (OP Chariot ML 156); 6 tp
|
|
C. A. 'Jock'
|
LCpl
|
2591013
|
|
R Sigs (OP Chariot)
|
|
Francis, West, 'Ted'
|
Lt Col
|
109827
|
MC, Bx STAR
|
London Scottish
|
|
John
|
LSgt
|
3768318
|
|
Kings Regt (OP Chariot ML 306); 4 tp
|
|
Gallagher
|
J.
|
LCpl
|
last part of no.-613916
|
|
from New Ferry, Cheshire (DR)
|
Gallington
|
T
|
LCpl
|
last part of no.-39258
|
|
from Stoke Newington (DR)
|
Gamby
|
Albert, Henry, W.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Gardiner
|
Bill
|
Rfn
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo. (CA19)
|
Gardiner
|
C
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
John, A.
|
Pte
|
3598488
|
|
Border Regt. (OP Chariot); 3 tp.
|
|
Garfield
|
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
Lindsay, Ernest, Albert
|
Sgt/TSM
|
6012353
|
|
Essex; kia Salerno
|
|
Garrat
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
Arthur, Ernest
|
LCpl
|
5338655
|
|
R Berkshire Regt;
kia St nazaire
|
|
Garwood
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
3 Tp 15/12/43 (WD)
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
3864592
|
|
Loyal Regt. (N Lancs);
died of wounds
|
|
John, W.
|
LBdr
|
MM
|
RA
|
||
George
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
George
|
Neil
|
Lbdr
|
|
|
RA
|
George
|
R.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Gibbs
|
Alf
|
Pte
|
|
|
served 2 Cdo 1942 only (CA92)
|
Gibson
|
J.W.
|
CSM
|
|
|
Served 11 SAS Bn. Poss 2 Cdo before ? (CA21)
|
Gibson
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
William
|
LSgt
|
2879864
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Gilkes
|
J.W.
|
Pte-4tp
|
|
|
|
Richard
|
Rfn
|
6846123
|
MM
|
Cameronians
|
|
Gillian
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Goff
|
Charlie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goldie
|
Thomas
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Alfred, G.R.
|
Pte
|
3056437
|
|
R Scots;CasLists;PoW Italy 13Sep43;Stalag 2B
|
|
Gooby
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Frank , C
|
Rfn
|
7016236
|
|
R Ulster Rifle (Op Chariot); 3 tp
|
|
Goodwin
|
H.W.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Gopshill
|
R.F.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Gordon
|
John, 'jock'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Gordon -Hemming
|
Tom
|
Capt
|
77094
|
|
S.W.B.
|
Gosling
|
B
|
Lt
|
193406
|
|
R Artillery
|
Leonard, George, William
|
Fus
|
6459167
|
|
R. Fus. (City of London) ;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Gould
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
Goulding
|
E
|
Pte
|
3780553
|
|
Kings
|
Gradon
|
Ralph
|
Dvr
|
T/168938
|
|
RASC; wounded 10/3/45 WO417/90; (CA92)
|
Graham
|
George
|
Gnr
|
14277231
|
|
R Artillery
|
Graham
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
R Artillery; RA attestation lists
|
|
Graham
|
T.S.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC
|
Grant
|
B.A.J.
|
LCpl
|
6291595; The Buffs
|
|
Wounded 11Sep43 and 4Feb44 Italy - CasLists WO417/68 and 72.
|
Grant
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Graves
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
KOYLI; 4 troop; (LL5)
|
Andrew
|
Fus
|
3185419
|
MM
|
R.Scots Fus; Salerno casLists WO417/67
|
|
Frank, Herbert
|
Pte
|
14235476
|
|
Hampshire Regt; kia
|
|
Gray
|
John, Herbert
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo; from Lancashire (CA107)
|
Green
|
Ernest
|
Gnr
|
1767934
|
|
RA; wounded 9/9/43 Italy WO417/68
|
Green
|
Frederick, William
|
Fus
|
14339047
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded 20/3/45 WO417/90
|
Green
|
H
|
Pte
|
6019884
|
|
Essex;CasList;wounded Italy 9Sep43
|
Green
|
S
|
Rfn
|
7015368
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles
|
William, F.
|
LBdr
|
6204868
|
|
R Artillery; PoW 6/6/44
|
|
Greenan
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Ayrshire (LL5)
|
Greenfield
|
Edward, G.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Barnes, London (CA102)
|
Samuel
|
Rfn
|
7015368
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles; (CA78); Wounded 17Apr45 Italy
|
|
Grice
|
J
|
A/Cpl
|
5047781
|
|
N.Staffs; 2 Para Cdo (11SAS Bn) PoW Middle East CasList WO417/22
|
Grief
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
George, Valentine
|
LCpl
|
5949085
|
|
Beds&Herts (OP Chariot ML 177); 1 tp
|
|
Griffiths
|
Owen, Edwards
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Grimwade
|
Stanley, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA91)
|
William, Ernest, 'Bob'
|
Gdm
|
2617390
|
|
Grenadier Guards;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Eric, Richard, Clifford
|
Cpl
|
T/183555
|
MM
|
RASC
|
|
Groves
|
Peter, W.
|
Cpl
|
6029358
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded 13/9/43 Italy CasList WO417/70; (CA115)
|
John, Edward, Hebert
|
Pte
|
2929834
|
MiD
|
QOCH; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Habib
|
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC. From Palestine. Wounded Grohote
|
Hackett
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hackman
|
Stanley
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Haig
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Haigh
|
W
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
George, Ernest
|
TSM
|
6141513
|
DCM
|
East Surrey (OP Chariot ML 177); 5 tp
|
|
Hales
|
G. 'Scouse'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Hallgarth
|
Thomas, R.W.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery; 4 Tp (WD report by Capt Keep 18/12/43)
|
Hallows
|
P
|
|
|
|
|
Hamilton
|
R
|
Cpl
|
|
|
S Lancs PofW Vol
|
Hammond
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Thomas , Gerard, 'Gerry'
|
Pte
|
3654970
|
|
S Lancs (Op Chariot) Maj Copland batman
|
|
Hanstock
|
George, Alfred
|
Pte
|
5781568
|
|
RNorfolk; CasLists; Italy wounded 13Sep43
|
Harbert
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
5337734
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Harding
|
James, Edward
|
|
|
|
|
Victor, Philip
|
Pte
|
5189003
|
MM
|
Glos Regt (Op Chariot ML177) 1 tp
|
|
Peter
|
LSgt
|
2879689
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Harper
|
Thomas,Harold, Lawrence
|
LCpl
|
14453904
|
|
QOCH
|
Jack, Lonsdale
|
LCpl
|
7014698
|
MM
|
R Ulster Rifles (OP Chariot MGB 314)
|
|
Harrison
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Maurice
|
LSgt
|
6896247
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Charles, Edward
|
Cpl
|
5337958
|
|
R Berkshire Regt; kia
|
|
Harvey
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Fritz, Sigmund
|
LCpl
|
PAL/1344
|
DCM
|
RASC
|
|
Havin
|
Ginger
|
|
|
|
|
Hawkes
|
Eric, John
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Hawkins
|
F
|
Cpl
|
5885298
|
|
Northants; POW Salerno
|
Hay
|
E.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RASC
|
William
|
LCpl
|
325315
|
|
RAC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Hayes
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Liverpool (CA51)
|
Frank
|
Gdsm
|
2615360
|
|
Grenadier Guards;
kia Vaagso
|
|
Hayle
|
A.N.
|
Pte
|
14683234
|
|
R. Warwicks; wounded 20/3/45 WO417/90
|
Healey
|
Frank, H.
|
Fus
|
3136018
|
|
R Scots Fus; wounded Italy 9/3/45 WO417/90
|
Heard
|
Thomas, R.W.
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
Heath
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Bernard
|
LCpl
|
6400817
|
|
R Sussex Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Harold, L. 'Harry'
|
Sgt
|
3655790
|
|
2/4 S Lancs; (PG); wounded Salerno
|
|
John, 'Jack'
|
LSgt
|
1889465
|
|
R Engineers (Op Chariot ML443); 6tp.
|
|
Heesom
|
H
|
Pte
|
3654991
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; Cas List WO417/50 (later deleted)
|
Heilds
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(see entry for Hields)
|
Hemming
|
|
|
|
|
see entry for Capt. Gordon - Hemming
|
Stanley
|
Sgt
|
6014969
|
|
Essex Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Alexander, Ponton
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery; from Lanark (CA97)
|
|
John, Patrick, Leo
|
Maj
|
117132
|
MC
|
RE/ 2SS Bde
|
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
5337785; R. Berks
|
MM
|
CasList WO417/84 and WO417/67
|
|
W
|
Pte
|
3533229
|
|
Manchester Regt; CasList WO417/67;
lka Glossop (LL6)
|
|
Herbert, Edward, 'Ted'
|
TSM
|
6013031
|
MiD
|
Essex Regt (Op Chariot ML447); 2tp
|
|
Hewitt
|
Gordon
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Swansea (CA118)
|
Hickman
|
Stanley, N. 'Stan'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Birmingham (CA54, CA113)
|
Hields
|
Alan, George
|
Bdr
|
894331
|
|
1939 RA; (CA10); (CA115)
|
Edwin, Alexander
|
LCpl
|
6145277
|
|
East Surrey Regt; kia
|
|
Higgins
|
K
|
Pte
|
4133888
|
|
Cheshires; wounded Sicily x1 and Italy x2
|
Hill
|
Frederick
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery; from Sheffield (CA97)
|
Eric, Arthur
|
Sgt
|
5953566
|
|
Beds & Herts; 4/2/44 CasList WO417/72; Died 30/4/1950 (CA11)
|
|
Hiscock
|
G.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Kent (LL6)
|
Hoare
|
Edward, C.
|
-
|
|
|
CA9, CA23, CA27; emigrated to Canada
|
Hobart
|
S.G.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; Branch Sec. CA Scarborough (CA26)
|
Eric, Stewart, 'Bertie'
|
Capt
|
75234
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
William
|
LCpl
|
2326631
|
DCM
|
R Signals
|
|
Holden
|
Stanley, John
|
Tpr
|
|
|
from Wythenshawe (CA120)
|
Holland
|
S
|
Pte
|
5603586
|
|
Wiltshire
|
Holland
|
E.A.
|
Sgt
|
6460776
|
|
R. Fusiliers; PoW 16/2/44 Italy.
|
William, Anthony, 'Dutch'
|
Pte
|
3602596
|
MiD
|
Border (Op Chariot); 3tp.
|
|
Frederick, Lewis
|
LSgt
|
|
RE (Op Chariot ML 443); 2tp
|
||
Fred
|
Cpl
|
2929875
|
|
Liverpool Scots (Op Chariot); 5 tp.
|
|
Levi
|
LCpl
|
2930668
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
2930015
|
MM
|
Liverpool Scots
|
|
Hooper
|
G
|
Cpl
|
2023893
|
|
R Engineers
|
Hooper
|
William, F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Richard, Henry, 'Dickie'
|
Capt
|
70956/ 79066
|
MC
|
Kings /5
|
|
Hope
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
6024341
|
|
Beds & Herts; Salerno CasLists WO417/67
|
Hoper
|
Peter John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hopkins
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Howell Gaston Lloyd Hoppy
|
Lt
|
79651
|
MiD
|
Essex
|
|
Francis, Alexandra
|
Pte
|
11050237
|
|
RA & Cheshire Regt; wounded Italy CasList
|
|
Hosey
|
T R W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Joseph, Blundell
|
Capt
|
130206
|
MC
|
QOCH; executed
|
|
Fred
|
alias see entry for HAUSMANN
|
|
DCM
|
|
|
Howard
|
H D
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
John, Dennis
|
LCpl
|
7375194
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Arnold, 'Arnie'
|
LCpl
|
3448514
|
BEM,MiD
|
Grenadier Guards; escapee St Nazaire; wounded Salerno/died
|
|
George, Herbert
|
LCpl
|
6896827
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Hughes
|
A
|
|
|
|
from Plymouth (DR)
|
Hughes
|
C (or O.C.)
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Glasgow (LL6): (DR)
|
Edward, 'Ned'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo; from Brymbo near Wrexham (CA74)
|
|
Edward, Joseph
|
Gnr
|
14204254
|
|
RA; kia Italy
|
|
Henry, Finn
|
LCcpl
|
7590916
|
|
REME; kia Albania
|
|
Hughes
|
Norman, James
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Hughes
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
George
|
Rfn
|
3247242
|
|
Cameronians; kia
|
|
Hulme
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
William, Mclean
|
Sgt
|
2940188
|
MM
|
QOCH
|
|
Humphrey
|
E.C.
|
LCpl
|
3384817
|
|
N.Staffs; 11SAS Bn., PoW Middle East CasList WO417/22
|
John, Edmund
|
LCpl
|
6968214
|
|
Rifle Bde;
kia Salerno
|
|
Ernest, 'Ernie
|
Pte
|
2931768
|
|
QOCH; 5 troop; Salerno CasList WO417/67;CA96
|
|
James, Martin
|
Cpl
|
6352953
|
|
RWest Kents; POW Brac
|
|
Hutchinson
|
F.S.
|
Pte
|
6216020
|
|
Middx. Regt; 13/9/43 CasList WO417/68
|
Hutchinson
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
RA; Secretary Tyneside Branch (CA85 etc)
|
George, Francis
|
TSM
|
6012900
|
DCM, MiD
|
Essex Regt; (CA120)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ickes
|
W.
|
|
|
|
|
Ian
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia 1945
|
||
Ingram
|
A.
|
|
|
|
|
Irvine
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA93)
|
Irvine
|
B.
|
|
|
|
|
Donald
|
LSgt
|
4744517
|
MM
|
Award with Yorks & Lancs; POW 6/6/44
|
|
Irwin
|
Stephen, George
|
Lt
|
126519
|
|
Rifle Bde; (Hon. Capt. 1946) LG 37570
|
Isted
|
L.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (DR);
|
Jackman
|
H.E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Worcester (LL6)
|
Jackson
|
Alan
|
Dvr
|
part number
? 962102
|
|
(DR)
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
3655268
|
|
South Lancs Regt;
kia Salerno
|
|
Joseph
|
LSgt
|
3781177
|
DCM
|
Kings Regt; kia Italy
|
|
Jackson
|
Reginald, Henry, Cyril
|
Pte
|
6205802
|
|
Middx Regt; (DR); (CA102)
|
Jackson
|
Robert, Kenyon
|
Dvr
|
14640238
|
|
RASC and 3 Cdo; (PG)
(CA109 and 111)
|
Jackson
|
William, Henry
|
|
|
|
|
Jacobs
|
Harry
|
Sgt
|
2935294
|
|
QOCH (PG)
|
Jakeman
|
F.C.
|
Pte
|
5781752
|
|
R. Norfolk; (DR)
|
Jakeman
|
K.
|
|
|
|
|
James
|
A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAMC; (DR)
|
James
|
T.
|
Pte
|
part number
? 968877
|
|
(DR)
|
James
|
W.R.
|
LCpl
|
7518223
|
|
RAMC; (DR)
|
Jamieson
|
A.H.
|
Rfn
|
6896265
|
|
KRRC; (DR)
|
Jarram
|
Derek, Peter
|
Pte
|
14697528
|
|
Joined 5/9/44. Left 3/11/44 (DR)(Forum message)
|
Charles, Jack
|
Rfn
|
7014212
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Jauncey
|
L.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL7);
rank also seen as Gnr (DR)
|
Jay
|
F.
|
|
|
|
|
John, Darrell
|
Lt
|
95277
|
|
KOSB; kia
|
|
Morgan
|
Lt
|
157336
|
|
Welch Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Samuel, Leslie
|
Capt
|
88225
|
|
SWB; kia Solta
|
|
Jenkins
|
W.
|
Gnr
|
part number
?341267
|
|
RA; (DR)
|
Jermyn
|
John, Bennett, 'Paddy'
|
Capt
|
187409
|
|
RA
|
Jessen
|
Ronald, Richard, Cecil
|
Rfn
|
|
|
(DR); spelt wrongly as Jesson on CA103
|
Jeyes
|
F.W.
|
Pte
|
5960150
|
|
Beds&Herts; (DR)
|
John
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
Left Cdo 3Nov44 (DR)
|
John
|
J.F.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
(DR)
|
John
|
Roy, D.
|
Dvr
|
part number
? 688827
|
|
RASC; (DR)
|
Johns
|
T.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Southall (LL7)
|
Johnson
|
H.
|
Dvr
|
part number
? 116012
|
|
(DR)
|
Johnson
|
L.R.
|
Fus
|
part number
? 4329144
|
|
Lancs Fus; (DR)
|
see entry for Houghton
|
Capt
|
130206
|
MC
|
QOCH; executed
|
|
Johnston
|
Lionel, Robson
|
Fus
|
14329144
|
|
Lancs Fus
|
Colin
|
Sgt
|
2931662
|
MM
|
QOCH (CA67)
|
|
Jones
|
G.L.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Manchester (LL7)
|
Jones
|
Glyn
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Wallington (CA112)
|
H.L.
|
Tpr
|
7949428
|
|
RAC; wounded 17Apr45 Italy CasList WO417/91
|
|
Jones
|
H
|
Cpl
|
4128526
|
|
Cheshire Regt; (DR)
|
Jones
|
Harold, W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Congleton (CA107)
|
Jones
|
L.A.
|
Spr
|
|
|
R Engineers
|
Jones
|
O.
|
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
T.
|
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
W.F.
|
Pte
|
part number
?215572
|
|
(DR)
|
William, George
|
Pte
|
3781556
|
|
King's Regt; Op Chariot
|
|
Clifford, Norman
|
Capt
|
176804
|
MiD,
CMG
|
R. Fus and RA; and 2 Cdo Bde); CMG post war
|
|
Jupp
|
J.W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAMC; (DR) (LL7)
|
Justice
|
Leonard, D.'Len'
|
Pte
|
5336367
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Kallaway
|
L.T.
|
Dvr
|
T/175413
|
|
RASC; PoW 6/6/44 CasList WO417/82
|
Kayes
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Keenan
|
Stanley, D. 'Taff'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Somerset (CA108)
|
Raymond, Walter
|
Maj
|
187000
|
MC
|
West Yorks Regt
|
|
Keith
|
A.
|
Rfn
|
3248768
|
|
Cameronians wounded 3/4/45 CasLists WO417/91
|
Keith
|
G.W.
|
Pte
|
3605595
|
|
Border Rgt; wounded Sicily 16/8/43 CasList WO417/66
|
Kelf
|
R.
|
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
Desmond
|
Pte
|
|
BEM
|
|
Kelly
|
Edward, Norman
|
TSM/Lt
|
6920929
|
|
|
Ernest, Patrick
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia Italy
|
||
Francis
|
Pte
|
4467369
|
|
Border Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
John
|
Cpl
|
3660155
|
|
South Lancs Regt;
6/6/44 POW at Brac
|
|
Martin
|
Pte
|
404846
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt;
kia Salerno
|
|
Kilpatrick
|
A.
|
|
|
|
|
David
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; kia Italy
|
||
King
|
L.R.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Norman
|
Cpl
|
6030179
|
|
Essex Regt; from Rayleigh (CA83)
|
|
William, Adamson
|
Cpl
|
7662003
|
DCM
|
R Signals / 2 SS Bde Signals
|
|
E.
|
Pte
|
3059140
|
MiD
|
R. Scots
|
|
Knowles
|
Johnny
|
Sgt
|
2931831
|
|
QOCH
|
Knowles
|
William, H.G.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Knox
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Sidney, James
|
Fus
|
6482244
Police
|
|
R.Fusiliers; 6 Troop
|
|
Langford
|
K
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 6 Cdo (LL7)
|
Percy
|
LCpl
|
6482274
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; 6 troop
|
|
Latto
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Laundon
|
Richard, L.J. 'Ricky'
|
LSgt
|
6850423
|
|
KRRC;CasList; Rfn.wounded
Italy 9Sep43. 4Tp
|
Lavin
|
Joe
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lawley
|
Arthur, William, Albert
|
|
3952374
|
MM
|
S Wales Borderers
|
Thomas, Dick
|
Maj
|
47603
|
|
Royal Scots; kia Salerno
|
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
6401966
|
|
R Sussex Regt
|
|
Charles, William
|
Lt
|
65769
|
GM
|
RE; kia Salerno
|
|
Ledger
|
E.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Lee
|
Arthur
|
Lt
|
5990155
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Lee
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lee
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
Lee
|
|
Tsm
|
|
|
|
Brian
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
|
Letts
|
F.E. 'Letts'
|
Pte
|
2658728
|
|
Wounded Grohote raid; later Sgt (CA33)
|
Levy
|
I
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Frederick
|
Gdsm
|
217158
|
|
GrenadierGuards;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Lewis
|
S
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lima
|
Cyril
|
Cpl
|
2929831
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
Herbert, Charles 'taffy'
|
Gdm
|
2617231
|
|
Grenadiers
|
|
Lloyd
|
John, David, Leonard, 'John'
|
Rfn
|
|
|
died London 2/6/49 (CA12)
|
Love
|
F.G.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Lownden
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Lucas
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Wounded Grohote
|
Lucock
|
J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA32) post war RA Sgt
Minden Barracks Malaya
|
Albert, James
|
Fus
|
6461459
|
|
R Fus (City of London);
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Luffman
|
C. 'nick'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Lumm
|
Harry, Dennis
|
Pte
|
5956829
|
|
Beds & Herts; wounded Italy 11/3/45 WO417/90
|
Lyon
|
B
|
|
|
|
|
Frederick, James
|
Pte
|
6469624
|
|
Queen's Royal Regt; kia
|
|
Mabbott
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mabey
|
Reginald, Stanley
|
Pte
|
2066882
|
|
|
Maccreedy
|
Hugh, Francis
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Laurence, Eric
|
Major
|
129561
|
MC, MiD
|
Manchester Regt
|
|
William, 'Mac'
|
Fus
|
|
|
(CA109)
|
|
Mackay
|
Peter, John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
A. George
|
Sig
|
2757591
|
|
R Signals; Caslist WO417/80
29July44
|
|
Macklen
|
Charles
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Maclean
|
Alexander, Robert
|
TSM
|
6465533
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Maclere
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Madeley
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Madley
|
S
|
|
|
|
|
Reginald, Henry
|
Pte
|
841059
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
executed
|
|
Manderville or Mandeville
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mann
|
G., 'Yorkie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Mann
|
Robert
|
Rfn
|
|
|
record query
|
Ernest, Victor
|
Pte
|
4864151
|
|
Leics. Regt; CasList WO417/67.
|
|
Marshall
|
A.E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Mason
|
F.
|
|
|
|
|
Frank, Stanley
|
Lt
|
149207
|
|
Recc Corps, RAC;
kia Salerno
|
|
Mason
|
K.
|
|
|
|
|
Mason
|
Robert, H. 'Taffy'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 4 Cdo (CA98)
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
3655109
|
|
S.Lancs; (CA 108);
CasList WO417/67
|
|
Tom
|
Pte
|
3655804
|
|
S.Lancs; (CA68) 29Jul'44
CasList WO417/80
|
|
Matchell
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Matchwick
|
Maurice, Gordon
|
LCpl
|
5344998
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Mather
|
Ernie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mather
|
Frederick, Norman, 'Fred'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAC; post war licensee in Morpeth 1962 (CA35)
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
3656822
|
|
South Lancs Regt;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Mattison
|
William
|
Fus
|
6458012
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Mavin
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jesse
|
Pte
|
3654748
|
|
South Lancs Regt
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Kenneth
|
TSM
|
2929412
|
|
Liverpool Scots, 5r Troop
|
|
McAnulty
|
D.
|
Rfn
|
834883
|
|
R Artillery
|
McCallum
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander, Richard
|
LSgt
|
6968725 & 251446
|
MiD
|
2 Cdo.Op Chariot; OCTU; Temp. Capt. 2SBS
|
|
McClean
|
A.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McClusky
|
George, Anthony
|
Gnr
|
14270688
|
|
RA; wounded Italy 9/10/44 CasList WO417/84 (initial
only shown as 'A') ; CA94
|
McCormack
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
2930404
|
|
QOCH; kia St Nazaire
|
|
J.
|
Pte
|
3604728
|
|
Border Regt (Op. Chariot)
|
|
McDonnell
|
J
|
Pte
|
6469199
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
McDonough
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Peter
|
Bdr
|
|
RA; died of wounds Italy
|
||
John
|
LCpl
|
2929120
|
|
LiverpoolScots; (CA101); Force X Malta
|
|
McGee
|
Edward
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
McGinley
|
Pete
|
Bdr
|
|
BEM
|
R Artilery
|
McGuire
|
T.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McIver
|
Alex, J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
McKechnie
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Pte
|
4698775
|
|
KOYLI; wounded 22/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
|
McLean
|
John
|
Sgt
|
3654604
|
|
Pow Vol
|
James, Hugh
|
Lt
|
UDF64394V
|
MC
|
Transvaal Scottish SA
|
|
McNiven
|
H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lionel, 'doc'
|
Major
|
100995
|
MC
|
RAMC
|
|
Meaney
|
P.
|
|
|
|
|
Jack
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; & 4 Cdo (CA26) (PG)
|
|
Mewse
|
A.
|
|
|
|
|
Miles
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Wounded Grohote
|
Miles
|
Sidney, J
|
Pte
|
5672122
|
|
SLI; Italy wounded 11Sep43 WO417/68
|
Mill
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
E.G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
J.E.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
J.L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
O.F.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
2 Tp (WD report 15/12/43 by Capt Keep)
|
Miller
|
S.B.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Miller
|
Steve, 'Ossie'
|
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
T.S.
|
CSM
|
|
|
Coldstreams
|
Miller
|
V.W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
Victor
|
|
5835397
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
Mills
|
William
|
Pte
|
5336103
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Robert
|
Gnr
|
2567490
|
MiD
|
R Artillery
|
|
Milner
|
Ernie
|
Sgt
|
3775340
|
|
South Lancs
|
Norman, John
|
Gnr
|
5440660
|
|
RA; kia Italy
|
|
Ronald, England
|
Captain
T/Major
|
79658
|
MBE
|
Herts Regt; & 2 Bde
|
|
Mitchell
|
W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Moffat
|
'Cocky'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Molkenthin
|
Alfred, Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Molkenthin
|
P.E.T.
|
|
|
|
|
Mollison
|
I.
|
|
|
|
|
Mollison
|
J.M.
|
Lt
|
245312
|
|
KRRC
|
Monaghan
|
A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Moody
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Moore
|
F.H.
|
|
|
|
from Birmingham (CA88)
|
Moore-Brown
|
C.K.S.
|
Lt
|
|
|
R Fus (COF L)
|
Jack, Ernest
|
Sgt
|
5767479
|
|
R Norfolk Regt; kia Albania
|
|
Francis, C.
|
LCpl
|
6468099
|
MM
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
|
Morgan
|
G.
|
|
|
|
|
Morgan
|
J.E.
|
Lt
|
149826
|
|
S W B
|
Morgan
|
R.
|
|
|
|
|
Richard, Fuller
|
Lt
|
105100
|
MID
|
S. Lancs; post war Maj.
R. Ulster Rifles
|
|
Morgan
|
G.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Peter, Douglas
|
TSM
|
3655808
|
DCM
|
South Lancs Regt
|
|
Herbert, John
|
Sig
|
|
|
R Signals
|
|
Morris
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Luke
|
LCpl
|
7014390
|
MM
|
RASC
|
|
Mort
|
Alexander
|
TSM
|
3656780
|
|
South Lancs
|
Alan
|
RSM
|
2930992
|
MID
|
QOCH; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Moulsdale
|
B.
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas, Joseph
|
LBdr
|
MM
|
RA
|
||
Murdoch
|
Sid
|
Pte
|
|
|
LiverpoolScots
|
Murphy
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Laurence, Kevin, 'Paddy'
|
LSgt
|
5338001
|
MID
|
R. Berks Regt; wounded Italy 19/4/45 WO417/91
|
|
Murray
|
J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Myers
|
John, 'jerry)'
|
Capt
|
253959
|
|
Hampshire
|
Albert, Edward 'Mick'
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
Somerset Li
|
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
13801753
|
|
Pioneer Corps
(Op Chariot)
|
|
Alfred, William
|
Pte
|
7349551
|
|
RAMC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Neighbour
|
Ronald
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Neighley
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
|
Neil
|
W.
|
|
|
|
|
Neilly
|
Stanley J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
7902975
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles;
died accident Italy
|
|
Newell
|
James
|
Pte
|
5504742
|
|
Hampshire
|
Augustus, Charles
|
Lt Col
|
33927
|
VC, DSO
|
Essex Regt; OC 2 Cdo PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Niblo
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph, Edward, Chancellor, 'Joe'
|
Capt
|
179442
|
MC
|
RA
|
|
Nicholls
|
J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Derrick
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Ident with entry for
Derrick John de Nobriga
|
|
Norey
|
H. Pete
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Norman
|
William
|
Pte (later CSM)
|
|
|
from Holmfirth, Yorkshire (CA120)
|
Norton
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
|
Richard
|
Sgt
|
5340890
|
DCM , MM
|
R Berkshire
|
|
Laurence, P.T.
|
Cpl
|
6896669
|
|
KRRC; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Offord
|
Michael
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
O'Hare
|
Bernard, Joseph
|
WO/Lt
|
6976912
|
|
Royal Irish Fus
|
Oliver
|
C
|
|
|
|
|
Oldridge
|
L
|
LSgt
|
6451333
|
|
R. Fusiliers
|
Barry, Aden, Joseph
|
Lt
|
151674
|
|
RAC; kia Italy
|
|
O'Neill
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
|
O'Rourke
|
E.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Osborne
|
H.
|
|
|
|
|
O'Sullivan
|
M.
|
Pte
|
5184736
|
|
Glosters; 27/12/41
CasList WO417/36
|
O'Sullivan
|
T.
|
Pte
|
5341384
|
|
QORWK; 17/4/45
CasList WO417/91
|
Neil
|
Capt
|
70524
|
|
Lincolnshire;
Op Chariot
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paddy
|
Leonard, Arthur
|
Capt
|
140076
|
|
RA; LL9; CasLists 17Apr45
wounded Italy WO417/8
|
Pallett
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
named in 2 cdo overseas
|
Palmer
|
Fred
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Palmer
|
N
|
Sgt
|
2035474
|
|
R Engineers
|
Henry, Albert
|
Fus
|
14318966
|
|
R Fus (City of London);
kia Italy
|
|
Charles, Alfred
|
LCpl
|
5950711
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Frederick
|
LCpl
|
3652898
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW OP Chariot; (CA96)
|
|
Parkes
|
James, Patrick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Parnell
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
wounded Grohote
|
George, Alexander
|
Capt
|
162020
|
MC
|
Somerset Li; kia Albania
|
|
Parsons
|
George
|
Cpl
|
|
|
R. Fusiliers; 6Tp; post war Padre of the CVA
|
Cecil,Douglas
|
LSgt
|
5952876
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts; award Italy
|
|
Parsons
|
Sid
|
|
|
|
|
Parsons
|
Thomas, F.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Lincs (CA118) (PG)
|
Reginald, Jack
|
Gdsm
|
2621407
|
|
Grenadier Guards;
kia Salerno
|
|
Pasternak
|
R
|
Dvr
|
PAL/31628
|
|
RASC
|
David
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC; St Nazaire evac UK
|
|
Patterson
|
G.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Kenneth, Albert
|
LCpl
|
5442424
|
|
Duke Cornwall LI;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Payne
|
J.F. 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
5 Troop /post war 10Bn, Para TA; (PG)
|
Payne
|
Roy, 'Jack'
|
Gdsm
|
2616354
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Frederick
|
LSgt
|
3654154
|
MM*
|
South Lancs; St Nazaire evac UK
|
|
Arthur
|
Sgt
|
4965863
|
|
Essex Regt; St Nazaire
|
|
Peck
|
J.E.
|
Pte
|
4983147
|
|
Sherwood Forr.; CasList; wounded Italy 15Sep43
|
Pembrey
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
wounded Grohote
|
Pender
|
Pat
|
LCpl
|
3656262
|
|
Lincs. Regt; wounded 17/9/44 6th Bn Lins Regt (CasLists)
|
Frederick, Arthur
|
Fus
|
6460208
|
|
R.Fus; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Pentelow
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Leonard
|
TSM
|
2930945
|
MM ,MiD
|
Liverpool Scots
|
|
David, Robert
|
Major
|
124427
|
MC
|
RTR
|
|
Peters
|
Frank, J.
|
Rfn
|
6711969
|
|
London Irish Rifles; CasList; Italy 13Sep43.
|
Peters
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
|
|
London Irish;
6 Troop (PG)
|
Pettit
|
Ernest, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA116)
|
Pexton
|
Henry, Charles
|
LCpl
|
5052531
|
|
S. Staffs Regt; PoW Feb41 11 SAS Bn Op Colossus; CasLists and WO344/251/1
|
Thomas, Grenville, Pitt
|
Lt
|
112912
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Francis, Edward
|
Pte
|
6351455
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Phelan
|
E.J.
|
|
|
|
M.D. of a travel agents in London 1950s (CA18,CA20)
|
Phelan
|
M
|
|
|
|
|
Albert, Henry
|
Cpl
|
7885644
|
|
RAC; died accident 2 Para Cdo (11 SAS Bn)
|
|
Henry
|
LCpl
|
6467370
|
|
R. Fusiliers; Force X; PoW
|
|
Phillips
|
L
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Phillips
|
T.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Dunstable (LL9)
|
Picket
|
R.G. (Ray or Ron)
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME; (LL9); (CA83, CA88, CA91).
|
Pierth or Pirth
|
Henry, Bergamein
|
|
PAL/
|
|
RASC; (PG)
|
Pittard
|
Simon, Rood
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo; from Burnley (CA100)
|
Pitter
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pitter
|
Toby
|
Sgt
|
|
|
From East Dulwich (CA66)
|
Plummer
|
Norman, James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; Emigrated Australia (CA108)
|
Pollock
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
died May 1950 (CA22)
|
Alfred, William, T.
|
Pte
|
14713795
|
|
East Lancs Regt;
kia Italy
|
|
Powell
|
A. 'Les'
|
Gnr
|
929812
|
|
RA
|
Pratley
|
Sidney, Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
From Walsall (CA68)
|
Pratt
|
Victor
|
Cpl
|
5781708
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
James, Frederick, Anthony
|
TSM
|
|
|
London Scottish
|
|
Preston
|
D
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
John, Alfred
|
Pte
|
3650666
|
|
S.Lancs; CasLists; St Nazaire
|
|
Priest
|
Charles, George
|
TSM
|
|
|
1995 Mayor of Bromley (CA101); (PG)
|
Prince
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Henry
|
Lt
|
76488
|
MC MID
|
RE; kia St Nazaire
|
|
John, David
|
Lt (later Maj)
|
117903
|
|
Liv. Scots; wounded and evac UK St Nazaire
|
|
Rackham
|
Percy
|
Pte
|
867393
|
|
RA 1937; RTU (DR)
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
3772039
|
|
Kings Regt; kia Salerno
|
|
Ragan
|
R
|
Fus
|
14408827
|
|
(DR)
|
Ralph
|
Victor
|
Pte
|
5989608
|
|
Beds &Herts Regt; wounded 29/7/44 CasList WO417/80
|
James
|
Fus
|
6482227
|
|
6 Tp Dec'42 (PG)
|
|
Donald, Charles,
|
Sgt
|
2929382
|
DCM
|
Cameron Highlanders;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Ransom
|
Joseph, Patrick
|
Gnr
|
845061
|
|
RA 1935; (DR)
|
Rawlinson
|
Jack
|
Gnr
|
11270315
|
|
RA; (DR)
|
Read
|
Victor, Herbert
|
Pte
|
|
|
Pioneer Corps (DR)
|
Redfern
|
James
|
Pte
|
3585611
|
|
also 12 Cdo and 4 Cdo (CA101); (DR)
|
Reed
|
C
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL9)
|
James, 'jim'
|
LSgt
|
2930597
|
|
Liverpool Scots;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Renton
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
Border Regt; (DR)
|
Reynier
|
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
Richards
|
A.S.
|
Pte
|
3959279
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded 17/3/44 CasList WO417/59
|
Richardson
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA. (DR)
|
Richardson
|
W.J.
|
Fus
|
14376191
|
|
(DR)
|
Richman
|
Harris, Ronald, ‘Harry’
|
Pte
|
|
Royal Berks Regt; to OCTU; Essex Regt
|
|
Riggott
|
J
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; from Derbyshire
(LL10)
|
Riley
|
Bernard
|
LBdr
|
|
RA 1940; (LL10); wounded 30/7/44 CasList WO417/80
|
|
Riley
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
Pioneer Corps; (DR)
|
Ritchie
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
wounded Grohote
|
Thomas, Ypres
|
Rfn
|
6849064
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Roberts
|
D.C.
|
Pte
|
6021667
|
|
Essex Regt; (DR)
|
Harold, 'Aggs'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Roberts
|
J
|
Fus
|
6459118
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Roberts
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
G.E.
|
Pte
|
5952268
|
|
Suffolk Regt;wounded Italy
|
|
Sydney
|
Gdsm
|
2619196
|
|
Grenadier Guards;
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Rochford
|
Desmond
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Black Watch; 1 troop
|
Stanley, William
|
LSgt
|
6465544
|
|
R.Fusilers; St Nazaire
|
|
John, Morgan
|
Lt
|
94409
|
MC
|
Essex Regt; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Harold, Reginald
|
Pte
|
5346498
|
|
R Berkshire; St Nazaire
|
|
Roe
|
John, Windsor
|
Major
|
71049
|
|
RA
|
Joseph, Gerard, Anthony
|
LSgt
|
2933493
|
MM
|
Liverpool Scots;
St Nazaire evac UK
|
|
Rogerson
|
James, J.
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; (CA101)
|
Rohinger
|
K
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC; (DR)
|
Rollo
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Perth (CA54)
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots; Force X Malta
|
|
Ernest, Zeno
|
LCpl
|
PAL/1115
|
|
RASC; kia Albania
|
|
John, Douglas
|
Lt
|
74664
|
|
Welch Regt; kia Salerno
|
|
Ross
|
W
|
Pte
|
XO37972
|
|
|
Leslie, William
|
Fus
|
5511893
|
|
Lancashire Fusiliers kia 28/2/45 WO417/89
|
|
Rousell
|
A
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Rowe
|
-
|
Rfn
|
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles (DR)
|
Rowe
|
A
|
LSgt
|
3773996
|
|
Kings Regt; (DR); 2 Tp (WD report by Capt Keep 15/12/43)
|
Rowe
|
Herbert
|
Pte
|
|
|
to SOE early 1942 |
Rowland
|
John
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Donald, William
|
Capt
|
88495
|
DSO
|
Cameron Hldrs; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Royle
|
Victor
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Leonard
|
LSgt
|
6147484
|
|
East Surrey; kia Salerno
|
|
William, Francis 'Tan'
|
Sgt
|
3654948
|
DCM
|
1/4 Bn South Lancs;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Rudland
|
John
|
LCpl
|
6010470
|
|
1/4 Essex Regt; 3 Ind. Coy; 1 SS Bn.
|
Ruffell
|
H.G.W.
|
LSgt
|
7016185
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles; (DR); (LL10)
|
Rumble
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Roy,John, James 'Smoky'
|
Spr
|
14318535
|
|
RE; MT section; wounded 29/7/44 CasList WO417/80;
|
|
Rutter
|
Jack, Walter
|
LCpl
|
14329105
|
|
(DR); (CA75)
|
George
|
Cpl
|
3772112
|
|
King's Regt; wounded Salerno
|
|
G
|
Pte
|
5952271
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Dennis, A.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
|
Sanderson
|
K
|
|
|
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
5888422
|
|
Northants Rgt; Salerno casList WO417/67
|
|
Sarginson
|
Edward, William
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Saunders
|
Alfred, Frederick
|
Pte
|
2066437
|
|
QORWK; wounded Italy 17Apr45 WO417/91
|
Thomas, James
|
CSM
|
6014018; 343031
|
|
Essex Regt; OCTU
|
|
A.F.E
|
Gnr
|
|
RA.
|
||
Dudley, Raymond
|
Lt
|
74801
|
DSO, TD
|
later Lt. Col
|
|
Schofield
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Dvr
|
PAL/30212
|
|
RASC; kia Italy
|
|
Schreiber
|
Herbert
|
Pte
|
13809326
|
|
Pioneer Corp
|
Scott
|
B.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Scully
|
Louis, Len
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(PG); (CA47)
|
Scutt
|
Steve
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Seabrook
|
R.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Searle
|
Francis, A.
|
Sgt
|
881586
|
|
RA; 6Tp Dec42 (PG)
|
Searle
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alfred, Clarence
|
LSgt
|
6403917
|
MM
|
R Sussex Regt; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Searson
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander, Fairgrieve
|
WO1(RSM)
|
T/1054316
|
|
RASC; known as Sandy; St Nazaire evac UK
|
|
Selby
|
H
|
Pte
|
3781155
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Selby, or Selsby
|
P.C.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Seymour
|
H
|
Pte
|
6350471
|
|
The Buffs
|
Shankland
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
3059646
|
|
QOCH; 1945 wounded
Italy, 1947 died of wounds
|
|
Sharpe
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; wounded Sicily 15/8/43 CasList WO417/67
|
|
Shaw
|
Alan
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Shaw
|
L. 'Titch'
|
te
|
4547160
|
|
Yorks & Lancs
|
Sheard
|
Enoch
|
Cpl
|
3655822
|
|
S Lancs Regt
|
Shears
|
Harry, G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Sheehan
|
Christopher
|
Cpl
|
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
Anthony, Wilson
|
LCpl
|
6351892
|
|
QORWK; kia Salerno
|
|
Sherman
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 6 Cdo; lka Wickford (LL10)
|
Thomas
|
TSM
|
|
OBE
|
Kings Regt; (PG)
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Albert, Edward, G.
|
Pte
|
6351428
|
|
QORWK; St Nazaire
died whilst a PoW
|
|
Shine
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
Mortar Section HWT 1943 (PG)
|
Shipley
|
Stanley, George
|
Sgt
|
5568215
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
Shore
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; Mortar Section 1943 (PG); (WD)
|
Shutt
|
George, Thomas
|
A/Sgt
|
4853823
|
|
Leics Regt; PoW Feb41 11SAS Bn. Op Colossus; CasLists and WO344/286/2
|
Charles, Arnold
|
Cpl
|
7363858
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Simmonson
|
N
|
|
|
|
|
Simons
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
Charles, J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
CA77 and others
|
Simpson
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
N
|
LCpl
|
2879531
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
T.S.
|
Pte
|
3766995
|
|
Kings Regt; (CasLists); (DR)
|
|
Harold, Leonard
|
LCpl
|
2879581
|
MID
|
Gordon Hldrs; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Richard, William
|
Sgt
|
2033171
|
MM
|
SLI; wounded Italy
11Sep43 CasList
|
|
Edward
|
LCpl
|
3654059
|
|
S. Lancs; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Skilling
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jack, Noel
|
Cpl
|
6019864
|
MBE
|
Essex Regt
|
|
Harold, 'Joe'
|
Cpl
|
3654571
|
|
S Lancs
|
|
Slaughter
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Slaughter
|
Dennis, Harry, 'Todd'
|
Sgt
|
|
REME
|
|
Nelson, Arthur. Michel
|
Sgt
|
6467394
|
MiD
|
R Fus (City of London);
kia Italy
|
|
Smart
|
Herbert
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
A.
|
Cpl
|
6573594
|
|
St Nazaire evac to Uk
|
|
Smith
|
Alfred, Frederick
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA89)
|
Smith
|
Benjamin, Ralph
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 6Cdo (CA110)
|
Smith
|
C
|
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
G
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
Henry, James, 'Jim'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
James
|
LCpl
|
3654054
|
|
S Lancs; kia Salerno
|
|
Smith
|
Jimmy
|
Sgt
|
3655831
|
|
S Lanc
|
Smith
|
L
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
L
|
Fus
|
|
|
6 Tp Dec42 (PG)
|
Miller
|
Sgt
|
2657063
|
|
Coldstream Guards;
executed
|
|
Smith
|
Peter
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME; (CA102)
|
Smith
|
R
|
Pte
|
6288645
|
|
Recce Corps (The Buffs)
|
S. R. 'Solly'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 'C' Group SBS (CA7)
|
|
Thomas, J.
|
LSgt
|
3655831
|
MM
|
S Lancs Regt;
|
|
Snowling
|
G.W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Somerville
|
Robert
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; and 9 Cdo (CA103)
|
Edward, Gordon
|
LCpl
|
2930775
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
|
Sowerbutts
|
N
|
|
|
|
|
Spalding
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Claude, W.
|
Dvr
|
T/193292
|
|
RASC; PoW 6/6/44
WO417/82
|
|
William, Albert
|
Cpl
|
6088619
|
|
QRR; kia st Nazaire
|
|
Spearman
|
Reg
|
|
|
|
RA
|
Spearman
|
T.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Edward, George
|
Sgt
|
6482324
Police
|
|
R Fus (COF L)
|
|
Roy, Peter
|
LSgt
|
6353598
|
|
QORWK; wounded Italy
|
|
Sprall
|
G.W.
|
Lt
|
312661
|
|
Queens Royal
|
Stafford
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Standen
|
T.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Robert, James
|
Pte
|
6104499
|
|
Queens RR; (DR);(CA67)
|
|
George, V.
|
Sgt
|
1892424
|
|
RE; St Nazaire
|
|
Stanley
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Stanton
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanton
|
|
2/Lt
|
|
|
|
Steele
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Steele
|
Ronald
|
Sgt
|
2334308
|
|
R Signals
|
Stephens
|
William, Howard
|
LCpl
|
2621414
|
|
Gren Gds; Italy CasLists WO417/76
|
Stern
|
John, Henrick
|
Bdr
|
1123647 & 349226
|
|
RA; (OCTU)
|
Stevens
|
Andrew, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stevens
|
Adrian, John
|
LCpl
|
6213205
|
|
Middx Regt; CasList 13/9/43 WO417/68
|
Stevens
|
W.H.
|
LCpl
|
2621414
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Stevenson
|
J.S.C.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stevenson
|
Stanley, G.
|
LSgt
|
6460557
|
|
Royal Fusiliers; wounded 13/9/43 WO417/68; 2 tp; from Kilmarnock (CA120)
|
Stewart
|
J.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
John, Alexander
|
LCpl
|
2931169
|
|
Liverpool Scots;
kia Salerno
|
|
Stewart
|
John, Rattray, Chalmers
|
Capt
|
92023
|
MID
|
Kings Regt
|
Michael, William
|
Major
|
P/149313
|
CBE, MC
|
Coldstream Gduards
|
|
Stitt
|
W
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Stockie
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Walter, Percy
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Birmingham (CA81); (DR)
|
|
Henry
|
Gnr
|
3392730
|
|
RA; kia Italy
|
|
Stott
|
C.F.M
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Straker
|
R
|
Fus
|
4271883
|
|
R North'land Fusiliers
|
Straughier
|
Forrest, Mitchinson, Longstaff
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Stretton
|
Albert
|
Gdsm
|
2612604
|
|
Gren.Gds;CasLists;Italy;
wounded 9Sep43
|
Stuart
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
RA (HAA)
|
|
Stubbs
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
3654706
|
|
S Lancs; 6 Tp Dec42 (PG)
|
John, Forbes
|
Lt
|
182409
|
MiD
|
Gordons
|
|
Sugden (Sugdon)
|
Eric. Coates
|
LCpl
|
7356938
|
|
RAMC
|
Sullivan
|
E
|
Pte
|
5341450
|
|
QORWK; wounded I17/4/45 Italy CasList WO417/91
|
Frank
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Liverpool Scots; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Suthers
|
Jimmy, P.
|
Gnr
|
6287961
|
|
RA
|
Swallow
|
Ronald, Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
6 Tp Dec42 (PG); (CA23); (CA118)
|
Swayne
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Swayze
|
H.L. 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
2 Troop, emig Canada (CA61)
|
Sweet
|
E.E.
|
Gnr
|
possibly 5628200
|
|
resided Devon
|
Swet
|
Zvi, 'Vic'
|
Pte
|
PAL 13437
|
|
& 51ME Cdo; from Tel Aviv (CA98)
|
Tarkinton
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
William, John
|
Rfn
|
6921429
|
|
Rifle Bde; kia Salerno
|
|
Taylor
|
D.M.
|
Gnr
|
3056601
|
|
RA; wounded Italy 9/9/43 CasList WO417/69
|
Taylor
|
George
|
Gnr
|
1761739
|
|
RA; wounded 16/9/43 Italy WO417/68
|
Gerald
|
Sgt
|
7598084
|
|
RAOC; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Taylor
|
Horace
|
Cpl
|
5047398
|
|
KSLI; wounded Italy 13/9/43 WO417/68
|
Taylor
|
J
|
Gnr
|
3449649
|
|
RA; wounded 15/9/43 Italy WO417/68
|
Taylor
|
Lawrence, 'Larry'
|
Capt
|
89029
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
Stanley
|
LSgt
|
2927159
|
|
Liverpool Scots; Force X Malta
|
|
Taylor
|
Stanley, John
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CA75)
|
James, Henry
|
Pte
|
6013011
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded
Italy CasList WO417/70
|
|
Templeton
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA87)
|
Terry
|
Anthony, F.A.J.
|
Maj
|
|
MC
|
|
Thomas
|
D.I. Royden
|
Capt
|
|
|
RACD
|
Thomas
|
Dewi, Alun, 'Tommy'
|
Capt
|
148494
|
OBE
|
RA
|
Thomas
|
Donald
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Thomas
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thompson
|
Kenneth
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
6014360
|
MID
|
Essex Regt
|
|
Thrift
|
Frank
|
LCpl
|
6459241
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Tombs
|
Tommy
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Richard, M.
|
CSM
|
840175
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Reginald, Maurice
|
Cpl
|
6896917
|
|
KRRC; kia St Nazaire
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L
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Cpl
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5334138
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R Berkshire; (LL11) Italy CasList WO417/67
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Torkington
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Wallace
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LCpl
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Cecil, Alexander
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Pte
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5884935
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North Staffs. Regt; (CA67); wounded 17/4/45 Italy
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Frederick, Harry
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Pte
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6399046
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MM
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Sussex Regt; kia Italy
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Trueman
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Denis
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Fus
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6465522
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R. Fus / 2Cdo.6Tp.
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Tuck
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Albert, Walter
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Pte
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6293183; The Buffs
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2 Tp; Wounded 16Aug43 4Feb44 Italy - CasLists
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Edward, Arnold
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Fus
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6460951
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R.Fus (Op. Chariot); 6Tp (PG);
13 Bn. Paras.
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Turner
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Larry
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Capt
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63622
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KRRC
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William, James
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CSM
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5951593
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Beds & Herts
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Turpin
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A
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Pte
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Turpin
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Dick
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LCpl
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Turpin
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John
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LSgt
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Raymond, Charles
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Gdsm
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2616651
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Gren.Gds; CasLists;
wounded Italy 14Sep43
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Twiddy
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Arthur, Thomas 'Doug'
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Gnr
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1541778
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RA; 5 Tp; wounded 12/9/43 Italy WO417/68
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Tynan
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Sydney
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LCpl
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(CA87)
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J
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LCpl
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3775247
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King's Regt; (DR); (CasList)
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John, Edward
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Lt
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117921
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Kings Regt; kia St Nazaire
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George
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Gnr
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RA Attestations 1940
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Vatcher-dow
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Peter
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143880122
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Vaughan
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D.W.
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Gnr
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RA
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Vaughan
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R.B.
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Gnr
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RA
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John, Young
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Pte
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3188895
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Royal Scots; kia Salerno
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Veitch
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W
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Alexander
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Cpl
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5337321
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MM
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R Berkshire
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Vick
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F.G.
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Cpl
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Vingoe
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Stanley
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Rfn
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1436615
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RA / KRRC: 1944 King's Comm; 1945 2 Cdo
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Wainwright
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W
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Pte
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Yorks & Lancs
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Waite
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William, R
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Fus
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Eric, Graham
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Lt
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217716
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MiD
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Buffs; 1 Tp (Jan43); award with The Buffs 1944
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Wakefield
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Edward, Roger
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Capt
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138709
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Special Svc Bde
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Waldron
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F
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Gnr
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RA
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Walker
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Alan
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Capt
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Beds & Herts
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Walker
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J.F.
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Cpl
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3771765
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Kings Regt
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Walker
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G
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Cpl
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6350209
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QORWK
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Peter
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Pte
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ALIAS
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See Peter NAGEL
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Walker
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R.S.
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Cpl
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Pioneer Corps; to OCTU
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Walker
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S
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Walker
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T.G.A.
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Lt
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91956
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Herts Regt
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Walkinshaw
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A.D.
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Pte
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RA
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Wallace
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D
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LSgt
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Wallace
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J
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Cpl
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7016105
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R. Ulster Rifles
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Walsh
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T
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Sgt
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Walters
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Lt
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George, William
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Gdsm
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2618526
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Grenadier Guards;
kia St Nazaire
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Philip
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Lt
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104117
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Beds & Herts Regt;
kia St Nazaire
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Walton
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W
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Pte
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3712489
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S. Staffs; wounded 27Dec'41 CasList WO417/36
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Wanstall
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Sydney, D.
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Pte
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Warburton
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H
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Pte
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Recce Corps
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Ward
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Cyril
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LSgt
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Loyal Regt
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Ward
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H.P.N.
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Pte
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J.W.
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Rfn
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Rifle Bde; wounded 17/4/45 Italy
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Ward
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V
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Gnr
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RA
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Arthur
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Sgt
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3459543
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MC
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Lancs Fusiliers; later Capt 3Cdo
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Wardle
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M
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Wardle
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V.F.
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Fus
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6461567
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R. Fusiliers; wounded 7/4/45 CasList WO417/91
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Warne
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Roy, Peter
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Gnr
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886077
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RA attestation 1938; (DR).
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Watson
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Robert, Bob'
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Cpl
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5989899
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Beds & Herts; (CA16)
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William, Humphries 'Tiger'
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Lt
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189409
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MC
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Blackwatch
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William
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Cpl
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6460971
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R Fus (City of London);
kia Sicily
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Watts
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Stanley
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Tpr
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365294
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RHG
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Weaver
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D
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Pte
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7392008
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RAMC
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Weaver
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William, Charles
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LCpl
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RAMC
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John
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Sgt
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7377410
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MM
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RAMC
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Michael, Hinton
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Capt
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242138
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MC*
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Transvaal Scottish
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Webster
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Douglas, 'Dink'
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Sgt
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R. Norfolk Regt
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Welbeck
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LSgt
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Welburn
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T
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LSgt
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W. Yorks Regt
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Welch
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F
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Pte
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RASC
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Henry, Valerian, George
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Captain the Duke of Wellington
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56864
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Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regt; kia Salerno
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Wellings
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Clifford, J.
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Pte
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Border Regt; & 12 Cdo (CA113);(DR)
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Wellington
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H
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Wells
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Leonard
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Pte
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Hampshire Regt; (DR)
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Wells
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Stanley, D. 'Bomber'
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Pte
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Wells
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Terence, Morris
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Pte
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5950877
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Beds & Herts
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Westlake
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Peter, D.
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Rfn
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7016551
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R. Ulster Rifles
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Weston
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W.F.
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Gnr
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Albert
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Rfn
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6898157
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KRRC; died accident
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George, Leslie 'Les'
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Pte
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2930965
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QOCH
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George, Russell
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Cpl (later Lt)
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6899186
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MM
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R Sussex Regt;
St Nazaire escapee
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John, William 'Jack'
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Bdr
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883001
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RA
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John, Edward
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Sgt
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2620077
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MM
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Grenadier Guards
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White
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V.C.W.
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Rfn
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6971154
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Rifle Brigade
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William, L.
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Sgt
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6010917
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MiD
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Essex; CasList; wounded
Italy 13Sep43
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Whitehouse
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C.F.G.
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LCpl
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5499071
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Hamps Regt; & 5 SS Bn., PoW 13/11/41 - WO417/34, 35, 38, 76,
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Peter, Beckwith
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Capt
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100423
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RE; 2 SS Bde SORE kia Albania
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Guy, Faulkener
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Capt
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143475
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MC
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KSLI / Recce Corp RAC
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Whittaker
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W
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LCpl
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3654663
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S. Lancs; 29July'44
CasList WO417/80
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Whittingham
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Ernest, Edgar 'Dick'
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Pte
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(CA105)
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Lionel, Charles
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Sgt
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5950750
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MM
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Beds & Herts
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Wightman
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C.L.
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Dvr
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RASC
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Wightman
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Norman
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Cpl
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(CA107)
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Arthur, G.
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Pte
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14682795
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R. Warwickshire Regt; and 6 Cdo (CA107); wounded Italy 17/4/45 CasList WO417/91
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Richard, 'Dick'
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LCpl
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2931468
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L/pool Scots; PoW St Nazaire
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Wild
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C
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Gnr
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RA
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Wild
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Jack
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Piper
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J
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LCpl
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3655016
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South Lancs
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Frederick
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Pte
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2931680
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Liverpool Scots / PoW St Nazaire
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Wilkins
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Lewis, M.
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Lt
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140113
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RASC
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Wilkinson
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Cyril
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Pte
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2929839
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QOCH
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Willett
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Stanley, W. 'Billy'
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Pte
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6094960
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QRR
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Williams
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C.H.
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Dvr
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RASC
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Francis, Charles
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Pte (A/LBdr)
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6195632
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RA; wounded Salerno from Essex (CA53)
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Williams
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W
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Fus
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from Kirkdale Liverpool (DR)
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Wills
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A.J.
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Pte
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Wilson
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Fus
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Wilson
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A
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Pte
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Wilson
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Gerry
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Pte
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2929369
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Liverpool Scots
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Kenneth, Charles
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Pte
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6297934
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Middlesex Regt;
died accident
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Wilson
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Lawrence, Henry
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Pte
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Winter
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Frederick
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Pte
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Winter
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Cpl
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Winter
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Thomas William
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108938
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RASC
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Wood
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G
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Rfn
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Wood
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H.W.E.
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Pte
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3909924
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SWB; CasLists ;Italy;
wounded 13Sep443.
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Wood
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R
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Pte
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Arthur, Frank,
'Buster'
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Cpl
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5343292
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MM
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Queens Royal; PoW St Nazaire
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Robert, Salonicka
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Fus
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6467448
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R Fus (City of London);
kia St Nazaire
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Leslie, William
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LSgt
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5777911
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R Norfolk Regt; kia Italy
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Woods
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Anthony, H. 'Toc'
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Cpl
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5781196
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R Sigs; CasLists;
Italy 13Sep43
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Woolford
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E
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Pte
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RAMC
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S
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Pte
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6353299
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QORWK; 6Tp Dec42 (PG); (CA21) (DR)
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William, A.
'Bill'
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Gnr
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RA; post war Met Police; (CA57) (DR)
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Wray
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F.W.
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LBdr
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4800543
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RA; wounded Salerno (WO417/68)
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Wright
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C
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Pte
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DCLI
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Wright
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C.E.
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Gnr
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RA
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Dennis, Raymond
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Pte
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5127463
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R. Warwickshire Regt;
kia Salerno
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Wright
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E
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Pte
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|
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Wright
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J
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Dvr
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|
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RASC
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Wright
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J.H.
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LCpl
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2335243
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R. Signals
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Wright
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S
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Gdsm
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2615718
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Grenadier Gds
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Wright
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William, Leonard
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Pte
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Wynne
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Hugo
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Sgt
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QOCH/Liv.Scots
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Yoles
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P
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York
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George
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Gnr
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RA
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Arthur
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LCpl
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2880180
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MiD
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Gordons
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Young
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L
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Dvr
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Young
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M
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Younger
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A
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Youngman
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Frederick
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Gnr
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RA; resided Zimbabwe (CA72)
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Zavaroni
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Cesare
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Pte
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This history of No. 2 Commando was compiled at the request of The Commando Veterans Association, who wanted a record of the unit’s activities and first-hand recollections of its members as seen through the eyes of a No. 2 Commando veteran. There was a certain urgency about the request because this veteran, turned author, is old and just about one step away from the knacker’s yard. There is much to tell about the No. 2 Family and its Father, Charlie Newman.
Bob Bishop
Read more about each Commanding Officer below.
Continue reading our history of No 2 Commando here 'Some of the Men'.
The Citation for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lt Col A.C. Newman The Essex Regt No 2 Commando and Commander of the land forces St Nazaire raid 27/28th March 1942.
Follow this link to learn more about all the Commandos awarded the Victoria Cross
After a brief spell as 2i/c No 5 Commando, the then Major John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill (later affectionately known by some as Mad Jack) moved to 2i/c No 3 Commando. Wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso 27 December 1941.
On the 1st July 1942 the now Lieutenant Colonel 'Jack' Churchill M.C. was appointed commanding officer of No. 2 Commando joining them on 3rd July 1942*, their previous OC, Lt Col Newman [more...] , having been taken prisoner of war at St Nazaire. Lieutenant Colonel Churchill remained OC until he was also taken prisoner during Operation Flounced on the island of Brac in 1944.
*No. 2 Commando War Diary July 1942 and Field Returns of Officers in WD (incl. Dec43).
An account by Bob Bishop No 2 Commando from his history of No 2:
"It has been over sixty-three years since this author served under the command of Jack, but to this day it is impossible to think of the man without prefacing my reverie with some kind of exclamation such as: Whew! or My God! and I have to stop thinking about this larger-than-life character or else I wouldn’t get anything done during the day or sometimes, night. Jack will always be with me because he will be part of my life; something that will last and never fade.
Unlike so many of the men he commanded, Jack came from a pretty well-heeled Oxfordshire family. Following his formal education at the Dragon School, Oxford and King William’s College, Isle of Man, then RMC Sandhurst, he obtained a regular army commission in the Manchester Regiment in 1926. His career in the peacetime army came to a screeching halt ten years later when Jack and his C.O. agreed to disagree and Jack resigned his commission.
Jack was recalled to the army at the outbreak of war, served with distinction at Dunkirk and got himself an M.C. After which, he was one of the very first volunteers for the newly-formed Commandos. Jack found himself assigned as Major, and second-in-command of No. 3 Commando. The author wonders about that time. The thought of having three diverse personalities and future Commando legends – John Durnford Slater, Peter Young and Jack Churchill – all under the same roof is frightening! However, it all worked out well – J.D.S. was kicked upstairs, promoted to Brigadier, Peter Young eventually got control of No. 3 Commando, and Jack Churchill was shifted over to No. 2 Commando replacing Lt. Col. Charlie Newman, who had been lost at St. Nazaire.
The ‘coming’ of Jack to No. 2 Commando in 1942 and his subsequent campaign exploits are related elsewhere. In this narrative, the author confines himself to relating his memories of Jack and endeavors to try to convey some truths that need to be recorded and questions that need to be asked now, or they will never see daylight.
This author finds himself somewhat dismayed by various reports that have surfaced from time-to-time which infer that Jack Churchill was a sort of ‘publicity seeker’. For those who have that opinion, I ask them to consider this:
Where is there a book written by Jack Churchill concerning No. 2 Commando depicting himself in a starring role?
Jack has never written anything about his life and times, or caused them to be recounted by some ghost-writer. Thankfully no officer who served in No. 2 Commando has ever caused publication of a book to join the many which were authorized by Jack’s brother-colonels in other Commando units and several accounts written by lieutenants on upwards. The author makes this point, not in criticism of these many published scribes, but to illustrate that Jack certainly had a personal story of unexcelled heroism to tell, but was too darn modest to cash in on it.
There is that matter of a decoration. At Salerno Jack and his runner had operated far out ahead of the Commando and entered the enemy-held village of Pigoletti, whereupon Jack descended on each German sentry post or weapons pit, made its occupants prisoner and delivered them group by group to be guarded by the waiting runner. When the count was made it amounted to 42 prisoners Jack had taken. He even made the German mortar crews carry out their own mortars. The prisoners with all their weapons were then handed over to the leading Commando troop when it finally caught up with Jack. For this audacious feat of arms Col. Jack was recommended for the Victoria Cross, which was in due course watered down to a D.S.O. WHY? The award of the V.C. had certainly been made as a result of actions concerning far-lesser valour.
The qualities of leadership displayed by Jack’s fellow Commando colonels, Lt. Cols. Durnford Slater, Peter Young, Derek Mills-Roberts, Lord Lovat and Ronnie Tod, were all recognized by their promotion to the rank of Brigadier. They were all grand leaders who deserved such recognition. BUT Jack was not promoted. In fact, we have to sadly note that in 1948 he had been demoted to the rank of major engaged in the thankless task of keeping Arabs and Jews from each others throats in the Palestine mandate. It is thought that Jack had fully deserved the promotion which was awarded to his peers, but somehow denied to him. WHY? again.
It is said by many fanciful writers that Jack went into action in No. 2 Commando ‘resplendent with bow and arrows’. Where? The author participated in everyone of the Colonel’s operations in No. 2 and only saw our Jack adorned with claymore, bagpipes, an American M-1 carbine, sometimes a 45 automatic, haversack, helmet with large S.S. badge, and map case. Wasn’t that enough?
Jack much admired the discipline and enthusiasm of the average German soldier. He once stated ‘that was what made them such wonderful soldiers’. He compared such qualities rather favourably with those who inhabited our ‘mass-produced army’. He always advocated more realistic training for the ordinary British soldier although he fully realized that it would be impossible to put the whole army through Achnacarry.
Jack, the man, was hard, if not impossible, to get to know. He lacked a certain rapport with his brother-officers and certainly never got close to the rank and file boys in the same way as Charlie Newman. But, then again, Charlie Newman’s fatherly attitude was a tough act to follow and Jack Churchill’s pale, steely-blue eyes were fixed on the prosecution of the war and nothing else.
Our ‘Mad Jack’ once gave himself to prose, writing that:
"No Prince or Lord has tomb so proud
As he whose flag becomes his shroud"
Lt. Col. J.M.T.F. Churchill, D.S.O., M.C., a.k.a. ‘Jack' and 'Mad Jack’ passed on March 8, 1996. He was 89."
A difficult man to describe - perhaps he was not as fatherly as Lt Col Newman, more like an uncle I suppose, and not as autocratic as Jack Churchill. His style was more ‘laid back’ and easier in the manner of many South Africans, but when you looked at Ted you knew that he had ‘seen’ life. Although this author is second-to-none in his admiration of ‘Mad Jack’ and considered him to be the ‘bravest of the brave’, after two and a half years of serving under his command Ted was regarded with an expression of some relief. This quiet man who had taken over, we all knew, was going to be o.k. It was as though someone had said “It’s time to lighten-up a little, boys!”.
In October, 1942, at Lerwick in the Shetlands, Ted became the titular head of ‘Fynn Force’, a group of Commandos formed with the purpose of making life uncomfortable for the Germans in Norway. Ted led attacks on objectives in Southern Norway. The first assault was on Stord Island where Ted blew up a pyrites mine at Lillebo. A highly successful raid, Ted managed to get this job done with the loss of only one Commando K.I.A. Other operations followed. Ted said nothing of this background when he joined No. 2 and went on to lead the Commando in action at Himare, Albania July ’44 and Sarande, Albania October ’44. Shortly after these operations, the author was seconded to S.O.E. and that was the last he saw of Ted.
Ted won the M.C. in 1943 and was also awarded the Bronze Star (U.S.A.) for his leadership of No. 2 Commando at Lake Comacchio 1945.
The author would like to relate an episode from Ted’s tenure with No. 2. Ted had gotten himself married in Bari, Italy, with a good attendance at the ceremony by officers and others. He was later asked by someone , “How did the night go?” Ted then said, “Well, do you remember what Charlie Newman said when he was awarded the Victoria Cross?” The enquirer replied, “What did Charlie say?” Ted then smiled and uttered the historic words:
"I GOT IT FOR THE WHOLE COMMANDO."
There is a worn-out cliché which goes as: "They came from all walks of life". It is descriptive and fits, so we will use it one more time because it certainly describes the pre-service backgrounds of the people who took their places in the ranks of No. 2 Commando. They were an interesting assortment and what follows is some insight as to how their lives unfolded and sometimes terminated.
nb. click/touch the names for additional info
Joe was a former Isle of Man taxi-driver who was an old hand from the Independent Company days and was there from the beginning of the Commando. Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal Joe almost made it to the end of the war, K.I.A. 27 February, 1945, Age 39, at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Dennis was a student from Birmingham, although judging by his age probably schoolboy would have been more accurate. This lad fought in the battle of Dragone Hill in the Salerno landing and was K.I.A. 13 September, 1943. Dennis was 18.
Johnny was educated at an expensive finishing school in Belgium. He came from a family that operated a flourishing restaurant business in London. Johnny was in the campaigns in Sicily, Italy, Yugoslavia and Albania. He was commissioned from the ranks as a Lieutenant in 1945. The thing that the author remembers most about Johnny is that he got on our nerves relating about yummy hot roast beef sandwiches at his family restaurant while we were in the process of consuming our usual meal of corned-beef and hard-tack biscuits.
The men of No. 2 Commando were indeed a quiet group of men who worked very well together. They said very little concerning their pre-war backgrounds. The Sergeant who was in civil life a floor-walker in a department store was always on very good terms with the bookie (sorry, I mean turf-accountant) and the scion of a wealthy family with huge land holdings and business companies was quite at home commanding his group of men which included men from such diverse backgrounds as a gardener and part-time grave digger, a Lloyds Bank management trainee, a former office-boy, a rather elderly building contractor, professional soldiers, a solicitor, labourers, an elementary school-teacher, a couple of lorry drivers and a former communist party worker. The list of pre-war vocations could go on ad infinitum.
Some time statistics will tell a story or be informative, the author has thought of a few:
The average age of the soldiers of No. 2 Commando was 23. The youngest member of the unit to fall in battle was aged 18 and, at the other end of the scale, the eldest man to be K.I.A. was aged 45.
The volunteer soldiers of the Commando came from 54 different Regiments of the Line and from all the Corps of the army with the exception of the Corps of Military Police. Somehow, strangely enough, the lack of C.M.P. representation was not a cause of great concern or sorrow to the troops.
The South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales Own) supplied the largest contingent of the volunteers, with the Royal Artillery coming in second place.
The origins of the 2 Commando boys lay in many far-flung lands. As the author’s memory goes they were from England, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Southern Rhodesia, Palestine, Switzerland and the Republic of Ireland plus a couple of lads who were refugees and thus, stateless.
Only one soldier of the Commando had seen service in World War I. That was Major Bill Copeland who was awarded a D.S.O. for his role at St. Nazaire.
Only one officer had been with the B.E.F. at Dunkirk. That was Mad Jack Churchill himself. The author muses that if the B.E.F. had all consisted of men of the calibre of Mad Jack, history would now be describing Dunkirk as an attack instead of an evacuation.
About 30 percent of No. 2 were graduates of Achnacarry. This percentage dwindled as No. 2 was forced to replace its losses in 1943, 1944 and 1945 with volunteers recruited from Gibraltar and also the 5th and 8th Army in Italy. Alumni of Col. Charlie Vaughan’s finishing school were inclined to be a trifle ‘snobby’ about their training background. As the news of the ardours of Achnacarry became public domain, the Achnacarry boys were possibly even more insufferable.
What always united the men was their supreme, sincere regard for the family of No. 2 and their collective desire to stay put in its ranks. According to what information this author can assemble, about 72 men (all ranks) were ‘Returned to Unit’ for one reason or another. Although any man was free to do so, only a handful of the men decided to leave the Commando of their own volition. They were never allowed to return.
These have been an odd collection of thoughts of this, now 83 years gone, author who can only now say that it was good to be one of THE MEN.
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"The frustrations of 1941 dragged on almost to the end. It had not been a good year from the offensive-action viewpoint of the men of No. 2 Commando. They had done nothing to speak of and were upset at being unemployed. However, the Vaagso raiding force announced the end to this inertia, commencing warfare on December 27th, 1941, landing on Maaloy Island and overrunning the place in less than ten minutes.
The Vaagso operation was a No. 3 Commando affair. Lt. Colonel John Durnford Slater took along all his boys numbering close to 500, all ranks, and No. 2 Commando got into business by providing two troops – about 127 men, all ranks – as part of the raiding force.
This author was not invited to this party. He was ‘miffed’, as were about 323 other members of 2 Commando from Lt. Colonel Newman on down who also had received no invitations. Inasmuch as these writings are supposed to be ‘as seen through the author’s eyes’, I cannot describe the raid happenings because I was not there.
The History of No. 2 Commando will include their participation alongside No. 3 Commando in this successful raid. There had been 20 Commandos K.I.A. and 57 wounded, mostly No. 3 men. The author and the rest of the still-unemployed men settled down once again to the process known as ‘waiting your turn’."
(nb. This report was originally written for the No 2 Commando history section by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo. and therefore relates primarily to their role)
"If any reader of this attempt to record the history of No. 2 Commando has gotten this far, he or she will have noted that the pride of place, on Page 1, has been given to the remembrance of the men of the Commando who died in the course of No. 2 Commando operations, including the men who did not return from St. Nazaire.
It now becomes a duty of this author to allow a similar pride of place in this account of St. Nazaire to the men of our brother Commando units who participated in the raid and remain alongside the Fallen of No. 2 Commando. It is with pride and a deep sense of comradeship that the author records those names. (click on the link below).
The Roll of Honour of Commandos who died during Operation Chariot.
To the other members of our brother Commando units who also fought alongside No. 2 Commando and who suffered wounds or capture, the author, some sixty-five years after the fact, offers his belated, sincere thanks.
The Nominal Roll of Commandos who took part in Operation Chariot.
In the lovely town of Ayr in Scotland, during the early weeks of 1942, the No. 2 officers and men were engaged in their normal training routines centered around our seat of power which was Number Two, Wellington Square, our H.Q. Absent from that location was Lt. Col. Newman, the C.O. Our Charlie was off somewhere and was gone for quite extended periods of time. Sgt. Blattner observed to this author that he thought ‘it a bit weird!’ He noted that Mrs. Newman had been seen that day, so the Colonel was obviously not on leave, and concluded that maybe, just maybe, something might be coming up. Meanwhile, the second-in-command, Major Bill Copland, continued to control the Commando giving no clues as to the reason for the absence of Charlie Newman. As it was, Bill Copland did not know anything more than we did, although he continued to act on some rather unusual requests relayed from Charlie who was ‘somewhere’ down South.
At the usual morning ‘roll-calls’, however, we could not fail to notice that five or six places in more than one troop were now ‘gaps’ in the ranks. The missing men had been sent off to various parts of the country and, reaching such unspecified destinations, were doubtless puzzled as to why they were being instructed in the technical matters of dry-dock pumping equipment, power-hoist motors and general dock and maritime installations. However, security was tight and the boys obeyed the Commando Commandment: ‘Thou shalt not run thy mouth in idle rumours’.
All our wonderings ceased when Capt. Mike Barling, our medical officer, was joined by a second doctor, Capt. Dave Paton. We knew then that we were not being given two ‘M.O.s’ for nothing. Something was in the wind for sure! The same day well over half the Commando was given instructions to report with full kits, which were to be turned into the unit storage shed. Some of the men who were not so instructed did not like being left out of the proceedings, resenting the slight – especially the ‘old hands’ who muttered about seniority or something.
The old cross-channel ship ‘Princess Josephine Charlotte’ conveyed the lucky participants-to-be from Ayr to Falmouth. Everyone’s morale was sky-high, the food was good, duty-free cigarettes abounded, and all was right in the Commando world, as we knew we were at last on our way to somewhere to actually do something!
The boys of No. 2 soon resumed training following disembarking from the ‘P.J.C.’. Nothing very much was different from the usual regimen of long, forced marches in daylight and darkness, weapons drills, and the usual emphasis on maintaining top physical condition. On March 18th Lt. Col. Newman finally outlined the details of the forthcoming operation to the assembled Commando. Charlie gave a remarkably clear and concise presentation of the overall objective, together with detailed descriptions of what the various tasks groups were expected to perform. It was amazing how the Colonel had condensed the 80 page operational order that he had received down to an easily-understood situation talk. He concluded his informative duties with a question: ‘What do you think of that?’ He was answered by a roar of approval that shook the closed room where we had been assembled.
The briefing that the Colonel had conducted had not included the mention of the location of the objective, which resulted in ‘head-scratching’ from past geography lessons. Was it to be Cherboug? L’Orient? Brest? or, maybe, Le Havre? It was not until almost the eve of sailing on March 26th that the Commando knew that it had a one-night engagement booked for St. Nazaire.
If this author remembers correctly, it was on the minds of several of the men that many more officers were showing up at Falmouth. Indeed, there were 25 familiar faces of No. 2 Commando officers now present among us. As there were about 215 members of the Commando remaining in Ayr, and the total ‘table of organization’ was 26 officers – Who was minding the store? Someone suggested that the Padre was calling-the-role at the morning parades up there! Even Major Bill Copland, who had been in charge at Ayr, arrived and smiled his usual greetings. The mystery of ‘so many officers’ deepened when someone pointed out that there also were 15 more officers – the ‘guest-workers’ from the other Commando units. We were now looking at a total of 40 officers! Mathematics was quickly brought into play! The equation of 220 Commando other ranks divided by 40 Commando officers revealed the astonishing ratio of 5.5 – One officer for every five and a half men!
This author still wonders why so many officers were among us in those days. A Commando officer always was the man who led from the front. He was the most eager of the eager-beavers, but also very difficult to replace and train to the level of Commando expertise required. It is thought, looking backwards to those days in March 1942, that quite possibly some of the officers who were there could easily have been substituted for by the experienced sergeants and corporals who had been left behind ‘crying in their beer’ in Ayr. However, all this was conjecture on the part of the Commando men. The force assembled was what it was, the dice had been rolled, and that was that.
On March 19th, the Colonel told the men that Mountbatten, (Admiral Lord Louis), had informed him a few days previously that ‘We are writing you off!’ and that he was confident that the Commando force could get in and do the job, BUT ‘we cannot hold much hope of you getting out again’. He also passed on Mountbatten’s comment to the men which was to the effect that ‘any man could volunteer out of the forthcoming operation should he wish to do so’. Charlie, however, had been wasting his time in passing on Lord Louis’ offer. Everyone stayed put, satisfied in their work, and of course, laboring under that strange delusion – their own immortality.
Time in Falmouth passed. On the evening of March 25th, the Commandos boarded their motor-launches and passed into the care of the Royal Navy. For security reasons, everyone was ‘ordered below’ and thus passed the night and the following morning somewhat grumpily, ‘below decks’. At 2:00 p.m., March 26th, the motor-launches, together with the other vessels in the little convoy, sailed out of Falmouth harbor and set a course for St. Nazaire. Our motor-launch was just like the other 15, thirteen of which were carrying Commandos. It had a wooden hull and wooden decks and carried some light anti-aircraft armament. On its deck, aft, there were two large steel drums containing petrol. One of the men pointed out sagely, ‘those things will set us all up in a fireball if anything hits them’, and Cpl. A.H. Smith, acting in the role of a ‘counter-sage’, observed that we would hardly be able to make the return trip without refueling. Thereafter, we looked at the 500 gallon tanks with something akin to affection.
The naval force with its Commando passengers sailed on, first in its daytime cruising formation, and then to the night alignment until just after 8:00 p.m. on March 27th, when the force maneuvered into attack order about seventy miles off St. Nazaire. The disposition of the Commandos was that the attack (sacrifice) destroyer, H.M.S. Campbeltown, had on board 80 Commandos. Charlie Newman and his Commando group were in the motor gun boat (also of wooden construction like the motor launches), and 185 Commandos were being carried in motor launches. This was the ‘order-of-battle’ as the force entered the estuary of the River Loire.
Up ahead of the ships something was happening that did not fit the plan which had included a sharp, diversionary bombing attack on certain areas of St. Nazaire. There was no mass of searchlights with their beams of light crisscrossing in the sky. None of the 88 mm and 40 mm guns were pouring streams of shells upwards. These absent things we noted with some concern. Other benefits of the air-raid would have been many German soldiers and sailors, not employed on the guns, seeking safety in air-raid shelters. As it happened, the desultory far-off bombing that had occurred, put the German defenders on a high alert and they were ready with their searchlights and A-A guns which they depressed to low-angle use. Amazingly enough to the men aboard the M.L.s we were not subject to hostile fire until 1:22 a.m., about eight minutes before the Campbeltown was scheduled to ram itself into the caisson of the Normandie dock at 1:30 a.m.
The battle that was joined at 1:22 a.m. would last about four hours on shore in St. Nazaire and just a little longer in the estuary of the River Loire. The most important objective of the operation, the immobilization of the Normandie dock, was completed some hours later at about 9:30 a.m., when the huge charge of explosive encased in the bows of H.M.S. Campbeltown, detonated, lifting the caisson from its base. In general, the demolition groups who had wrecked or blown-up the ancillary machinery which operated the caisson, were drawn from the men of the other Commandos. The protection groups for these guest-workers were, in the main, the men of No. 2 Commando, who also had supplied the troops forming the assault parties.
Apart from the Commandos who had disembarked from the Campbeltown, the other No. 2 troops attempting to land from the motor-launches experienced severe difficulties. Illuminated in the glare of searchlights, they were subjected to a virtual storm of gunfire from the German defenders on shore. Many of the launches with their navy crews and Commandos were destroyed. Few of the M.L.s managed to land their troops. Most were destroyed when their intrepid sailor crews did everything that they could to fulfill their tasks.
This author did not see this incident, but it is said that Colonel Charlie Newman, on arrival at the theoretical re-embarkation point with his group of survivors from the previous fighting, remarked that ‘there goes our transportation home!’ He was, of course, regarding the burning hulks of the M.L.s in the river when he made that appraisal. It follows that Charlie and friends then attempted to escape to the countryside beyond the confines of St. Nazaire by fighting their way through the old town. The attempt to prolong the fight and evade captivity failed as they ran out of ammunition and were slowed down by the increasing numbers of wounded in their midst. Only five men from the Commando force succeeded in eluding the cordon of German soldiers who had just about entirely sealed off the streets and exits from the town. Cpl. Wheeler, L/Cpl. Douglas, L/Cpl. Howarth, L/Cpl. Sims and Pte. Harding all, somehow, managed to trek all the way through France and Spain to Gibraltar, from whence they were repatriated back to Britain and No. 2 Commando.
It is pretty much fair to say that if a Commando landed at St. Nazaire he was either K.I.A. or made captive. Those survivors of the raid were almost exclusively from the men of the M.L.s in the River Loire who somehow survived their ordeal in what seemed at the time to be a ‘river on fire’. Of the Commandos who had entered the Estuary some seven hours previously, 64 had been K.I.A. and 156 were being led into captivity. Among these, now prisoners-of-war, were over 80 men who were wounded in action. The Royal Navy casualties were even higher, as twice as many sailors had participated in the raid as there were soldiers present. 105 Navy men were K.I.A. and 106 were taken prisoner. Of the 18 motor launches that had entered the river on the night of March 27-28, 1942, only four eventually made their battered and bruised way back to Falmouth. Overall, out of a total of 611 Commandos and sailors committed, 403 would not return.
The comrades of the Commandos, the sailors of the Royal Navy, more than upheld the highest traditions of the Senior Service. If across the passage of time this author could convey a message to the Navy’s illustrious Admiral Horatio Nelson, it would read something like: ‘At St. Nazaire your descendants also fought in wooden ships, and they had hearts of oak, brave and true.’
Some ‘aftermaths’ of St. Nazaire are recalled. Among these are, Capt. Mike Barling returning to Ayr to find himself as not only the unit’s Medical Officer, but also, the senior rank present in No. 2 Commando.
Pte. Fred Peachey was in hospital at Devonport trying to recover from a serious wound that he received in the River Loire. Did this later-to-be Sgt. Peachey have any premonition that this was only the first wound he was to suffer? Fred was to be wounded again at Salerno and, for the third time, at Lake Comacchio.
Lieut. Joe Houghton was not very far away from Fred in the same hospital. It is as well that this super officer did not know that in less than seven months hence he would be executed near Berlin by some thugs carrying out Hitler’s commando execution order.
L/Cpl. Ivor Bishop, who had just seen R.S.M. Alan Moss make heroic efforts to save fellow Commandos and lose his life as a result, could have no inkling that he, Ivor, would be promoted so fast that he would be the new No. 2 Commando R.S.M. in far-off Yugoslavia two years hence.
Then there was the time about a month of so after the raid. The author was returning to his billet in Ayr, and Mabel, his wonderful, kind landlady, rushed out to meet him, tears rolling down her face, proclaiming: ‘Wicky is safe! Wicky is safe!’ L/Sgt. Lionel Wickson, who had shared this billet with us prior to leaving for St. Nazaire, had notified her through the Red Cross that he was a P.O.W., alive and well.
Somewhere, someone coined the phrase: ‘The Greatest Raid of All’, and since that time, those words have been used to describe the mainly No. 2 Commando operation at St. Nazaire. Whoever came up with that accolade? I don’t know who, but I certainly wish that he had not done so as it implies a sort of second-rate status to the many other actions that have been fought with equal bravery and losses in men by the other Commandos. This author has the opinion that no one Commando had any monopoly on efficiency, skills, or in the severity of the actions in which they fought. This author would have been proud to have served in any one of them!"
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
Is this defencless port the place
That once I came to wreck? Is nothing manned at my approach, And no one armed on deck? No, nothing now’s afloat to sink, Nor on the shore invade These by the coach are teachers. These in the boat want trade. And over old unhappy things Pacific Ledgers mount, Deals must have duplicates, and lives, That had no copies count, |
And children come with flowers
To place where teachers bid, Who never heard of Goering, Or ask what Goebbels did . . . O glittering wings, so suddenly high in the vacant blue, Stay, till to-day dies normally, And normal nights ensue! Never again the premature, Never again the pain. And a rose for those who went in first, And where they fall remain. Michael Burn M.C. 1997 |
"It was on a day in late July, 1942 that the author noted the absence from the ranks of his troop of Capt. Graeme Black, Pte. Eric Curtis and Rfmn. Cyril Abram. At the same time, men of other troops recorded that Capt. Joe Houghton, Sgt. Richard O’Brien, L/Sgt. Bill Chudley, Pte. Reg Makeham, Cpl. John Fairclough, T.S.M. Miller Smith and Pte. Fred Trigg had also vanished. No member of No. 2 Commando had any inkling as to the significance of these disappearances, but as usual, no questions were asked.
The author and everyone else in No. 2 had no news of this operation, or the fate of the men who participated in it until long after No. 2 Commando had been disbanded. Indeed, it was not until the proceedings of the Nuremberg War Crimes Trials unfolded that they learned about the raid and the criminal imprisonment and execution of seven of our comrades in Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Only Pt. Fred Trigg, Sgt. Dick O’Brien and Cpl. Jack Fairclough had evaded capture by escaping to Sweden. These three men had later returned to service in No. 2 Commando and Pte. Fred Trigg was later killed in Italy in 1944.
A splendid, accurate account of this operation is contained in the pages of the book ‘Mustketoon’, written by Stephen Schofield, first published in 1962. This author commends this book to others, considering it to be, in his opinion, the best-recorded account of any Commando operation to have been published.
The leader of the Glomfjord raid, Capt. Graeme Black, was from Dresden, Ontario, Canada. He was the only Canadian to serve in No. 2 Commando. Capt. Black had been twice wounded at Vaagso and received the M.C. for his gallantry in the field. He became the leader of the 10-men group from No. 2 who landed from a submarine and made their way to their objective – the large hydro-electric power station at Glomfjord. The destruction they caused was hugely out-of-proportion to the small number of men involved in the operation. During the attempted escape, Capt. Black and six others were captured and later executed.
In 2004 my Canadian wife, Janet, and I communicated Capt. Black’s story to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch President at Dresden, Ontario, thinking that on the upcoming November 11th Remembrance Day they would make known Capt. Black’s heroic deeds in his home town. It is to my everlasting disappointment that the Legion decided not to mark his courageous passing. He has never been forgotten by this author who first served with him at the age of 18 and who has always been honoured to have known him."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
Read more about the raid and the raiders here in our WW2 Commando Actions section.
"On the 22nd July 1943, No. 2 Commando arrived in Sicily. They had come from Gibraltar, calling at Algiers, Bone, Phillipville, Tunis and Valleta, in Malta, along the way. This author and ten others had been temporarily detached from the Commando a few months previously to attend to some S.S. Brigade unrelated business in North Africa. We rejoined the Commando on board ship in Valetta harbour and got acquainted with some new faces that had volunteered to join us from the Gibraltar garrison. Some of these ‘newly-minted’ Commandos come to mind. They had left their N.C.O.’s stripes on the ‘rock’ as an entry fee required to become ‘members’ - Pte. Bill Woolley, Pte. Des Rochford and Pte. Albert Myram who would win an M.M. for himself on the last day of fighting in Sicily.
The campaign in Sicily was not very noteworthy to 2 Commando. We resided in the dirty and mosquito-infested olive groves between Augusta and Catania and did nothing too much in the way of plying our trade until August 15th. Up until that date No. 3 Commando had done the ‘heavy-lifting’ in Sicily and Lt. Col. John Durnford- Slater was probably a most-satisfied commander. For some reason or other, at the same time, our Colonel Jack was not the most-contented of men.
No. 2 Commando came off the unemployed list on the night of August 15th, landing at Scaletta – a small coastal town well behind the supposed German lines, about 15 miles or so south of Messina. Our landing was a bit off the intended spot, but no matter, as we soon were engaged with the luckless tail-end of the German rearguard who were heading at top speed towards their evacuation point at Messina. The enemy vehicle drivers and their troop passengers didn’t have much of a chance and the fight was over in short order. The following morning it became apparent that several soldiers of the German rearguard had ‘holed-up’ in houses and other buildings in Scaletta. Some rather-bitter street fighting followed on the morning of August 16th, resulting in casualties on both sides.
No. 2 killed in action or died of wounds
They were buried alongside many more of their comrades from No. 3 Commando at Catania War Cemetery.
Following the conclusion of the fight at Scaletta, ‘Mad Jack’ and a few officers piled into a vehicle (the author cannot remember if it was a captured ‘Kubelwagen’ or an automobile). They headed for Messina at high speed brushing off other ‘eager-beavers’ who tried to join them. Arriving in Messina, Jack discovered, much to his chagrin, that the Americans had gotten there first during the previous night. Reflecting now on that day, it seems stupid to have put any value on who had entered Messina ahead of anyone else. The bragging rights really belonged to all the British, Canadian and American soldiers who rejoiced at being alive on that day the campaign in Sicily ended."
Note: National Archives references for research of this operation. [view].
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"The 379 page book ‘Operation Avalanche’ by authors Des Hickey and Gus Smith details the Salerno battle as compiled from lots of painstaking research and interviews with several veterans of that nasty battle. After reading the book and casting my memory back to that time, Sept. 9th to Sept. 17th, 1943, this author found the book entertaining reading, although, he was unable, for the most part, to reconcile his remembrances with the printed words of Gus and Des. The author was a non-erudite 19 year old at Salerno, rather an unimportant member of No. 2 Commando, but he was there, and come to think of it, Gus and Des, he imagines you hadn’t been born at that time.
As this author saw it, the landing on the beach at Vietri, which was a little suburb of Salerno, at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 9th, was an absolute breeze! The ramp of the L.C.A. went down and his Troop, No. 4, made a comfortable, dry landing. Not a spot of water on our boots. Needless to say, the boys were not at all unhappy to find that there was no ‘welcoming’ party awaiting our arrival - indeed, no signs of any angry men in grey hanging around. Meanwhile, ‘Mad Jack’ at the head of his troops passed through us in a cloud of dust and speedily captured a battery of German field artillery guns which could have fired on the invasion ships from their positions on the hills about the beach. The author and his friends passed the next four hours doing nothing but watching and waiting, until the next crisis arose. We ran out of ‘smokes’! It should be explained that Colonel Churchill never allowed us to be slowed down by carrying the heavy back-packs containing our reserve ammunition, spare clothing and personal stuff such as food and cigarettes. The overwhelming criteria in ‘Mad Jack’s’ modus-operendi was speed and then more speed to close with the enemy. He reasoned there was always plenty of time for us to get our heavy packs later.
The German Army boys could never be accused of being slow to react to a situation, and somehow they mustered enough mortar crews in the hills above the beach which started plastering the area with their bombs. A few M.G. 42 machine guns also started to sweep the sands from time to time. The landing craft crews did not like this atmosphere at all and refused to stay for our lads who were waiting to unload our packs. The faint-hearted sailors shot off from the beach taking with them our reserve ammunition and the other items of our gear – including that essential life-support item, our cigarettes! Nelson would have had that miserable lot keel-hauled! Furthermore, when they fled back to their ships they caused considerable consternation by spreading the story that Vietri was in enemy hands. This nonsense was, of course, untrue. The Vietri beach was only occupied by a gloomy bunch of Capt. Tom Hemming’s boys who were watching their means of survival fade into the distance.
Our little group (still smokeless) was then detailed to get up to the coast road, which any enemy reinforcements from the North would have to use, and take up a blocking position astride the highway. We marched up the scrub-covered hill until we came to a road and started to site our bren gun position. At that moment we heard a tremendous roar and were showered with debris from an explosion. The Germans had managed to place and detonate a large cratering charge in the middle of the road. After the dust had settled a bit we observed two German sappers who had done the deed leaving the scene. These two soldiers never lived to receive congratulations on job well done from their superiors! Tpr. Gordon David, an ex-cop, brought both of them down with two well-placed shots. We buried them in the crater that they had made.
All through that night and the following morning we heard the rattle of automatic weapons and the thump of grenades as the troops of No. 2 patrolled the hills and two small hill villages above our heads. They and the boys from our companions, No. 41 R.M. Commando, prevented infiltration by the enemy, maintained strongpoints on strategic features and took prisoners. One report reached us which told of Capt. John Henderson taking on and knocking out a PZKW Mk.4 Tank with that crude PIAT mortar weapon. Also there was an account of Sgt. William Rudge with Pte. C.E. Smith taking on a patrol of five panzer-grenadiers, killing all of them and returning with their weapons and identity discs. Although we were taking steady casualties from these activities there was no cause for alarm as we were supposed to have been relieved by a 46th Division battalion after 48 hours. More wishful thinking!
The morning of the 11th is noteworthy for three events. First, ‘Mad Jack’ had announced in a very quiet voice – one could barely hear him – that he ‘thought the Commando had been efficient in its operations’. The second event was the arrival of our large backpacks (thoroughly looted), dumped on the beach. The third event was the contact on the left flank of the Commando with our old friends, the U.S. Rangers. The Rangers’ young officer said to the author by way of presenting his credentials ‘I was at Achnacarry’. Charlie Vaughan would have liked to hear his school being used to establish bona-fides. Then this likeable soldier just about emptied his, and the pockets of his seven men, of packs of cigarettes and gave them to us. He said for us not to worry as ‘they had stacks of butts back there’!
In the evening of Sept. 12th, we moved into the village of Dragone and onto the slopes of the hill behind the little place. The author thought it strange that so many of the Commando were being concentrated at this one place. Maybe there were 150 to 160 men there, the actual number is not given in the 2 Commando War Diary because no actual count was ever taken. The sounds throughout the night were unmistakable – transport, tank engines, even voices of German paratroopers, panzer-grenadiers and nebelwerfer crews. The men of 2 Commando readied their weapons and waited as did the Marines of No. 41 Commando close by us. The ensuing battle which commenced by a saturation coverage of our positions by the nebelwerfer rockets started just before 6:00 a.m., was later described by Lt. Col. Churchill in one sentence: ‘There had been a terrible battle at Dragone’. For ‘Mad Jack’ to use those somber few words to tell of what happened gives one some idea of the severity of the action. Even our leader, ‘the bravest of the brave’, was stunned by the horror of that morning of Sept. 13th. This author has decided not to revisit that hill by recounting a blow-by-blow description of the battle, but instead to remember the friends that were lost, and to recall his joy at seeing the faces of some of his comrades who had somehow endured the horror of that morning and survived.
The battle of Dragone claimed the lives of
In addition, 53 members of No. 2 Commando were wounded in the struggle for Dragone Hill, Sept. 13th, 1943.
Pte. John Barry of Yorkshire, age 22, and Pte Alfred Blower of Liverpool, age 25 died of their wounds.
The author would like to share an incident concerning the battle at Dragone with others. It came during the counter-attack made by the Commando. A group of four men, including two walking-wounded, found themselves in a narrow cobbled alley which passed for the main street of the hamlet and saw two German paratroopers, with weapons slung across their backs, attempting to carry a wounded comrade to safety. The No. 2 boys knew that they were paratroopers because of the bulbous trousers and distinctive, rimless helmets. The paratroopers turned and found themselves looking at our four with weapons pointing in their direction. The N.C.O. leading our group said: ‘No firing lads!’ and motioned with his arm for the Germans to keep going and get their wounded man out of there. One paratrooper raised his arm in acknowledgement and they vanished around the corner of the alley. It seemed to this author that, at that moment, humanity had arrived to reassert itself in his world.
The day after Dragone, No. 2 Commando was moved into Salerno for rest and refit. The author and the others had been ‘on the go’ since the night of the landing five days previous and had not been allowed to get any sleeping time in, other than snatched ‘cat naps’. We rested, washed ourselves, and tried to remove some of the filth from our uniforms. Once again, that Commando curiosity, nothing was said about the previous day’s battle. Our Colonel Jack was very busy reassigning people to new responsibilities. T.S.M. Richard Tomlinson offered congratulations to ‘Mad Jack’ – it was the Colonel’s 37th birthday. Jack looked puzzled and replied, ‘Birthday? Yes, Hmph!’, and passed on. He had been summoned to a conference at Brigade H.Q. as there was an area of trouble elsewhere in the beachhead that required his whole attention. On his way out, ‘Mad Jack’ said to no one in particular, ‘Get ready to move at a moment’s notice!’
The Commando duly moved to Mercatello, about three miles east of Salerno. Our friends, 41 R.M. Commando, had also moved at the same time. On arrival, we were informed that a serious situation had developed in the valley below Pigoletti during the previous night and he (the Brigadier) wanted the Commandos to ‘sweep’ the area and clean out the enemy forces.
The ‘sweep’ was performed with Commando elan. Our boys, with the 41 lads alongside, went up the valley in the dark, all yelling ‘COMMANDO!’ at the top of their voices. Jack led the way, far ahead, and as is related elsewhere, took 42 prisoners virtually by himself. A short distance away, Capt. Tom Hemming, accompanied only by his runner, Pte. Bill Davidson, also grabbed nearly 40 prisoners. Having completed the requested ‘sweep’, the Commando returned to its start line bringing with them a total of about 150 German soldiers that they had taken prisoner. However, this was not the end. The Commando, as a result of a change of plan, were ordered to retrace their steps and occupy the same areas once again. The weary men of No. 2 and 41 returned to Pigoletti and a feature known as ‘The Pimple’.
During the course of the next two days the Commandos held their positions with their losses steadily mounting. Capt. The Duke of Wellington and his T.S.M. Lindsay Garland both were lost leading an attack on Sept. 16th, as was Pte. Joseph Jackson from Warrington. Many more army and marine Commandos were among the fallen before the two Commando units were finally relieved on the evening of Sept. 18th. The battle for Salerno had been won and the men of No. 2 Commando who had come through it all could now await their removal to Sicily where they would recruit and rebuild once again.
Here we look at statistics once again: No. 2 Commando and No. 41 R.M. Commando together had 367 killed, wounded or missing out of the 738 who had landed in the Salerno operation. Not one Commando was taken prisoner by the enemy.
The men of No. 2 Commando will never forget their comrades of No. 41 R.M. Commando. To these warriors of 64 years ago, the author wishes to record his belated appreciation and say that it was an honour to have taken the field alongside you!"
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
No.2 Commando Officers Gibraltar 1943. Photo courtesy of Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE whose husband Captain Richard Broome was one of five officers in this photo killed at Salerno a few months later.
left to right
Rear rank: Lieut. F.S. Mason (kia Salerno); Lieut. A.T. Brunswick (kia Salerno); Lieut. G.F. Whitfield (awarded the MC in Italy; Lieut. J.E.C. Nicholl ( awarded the MC in Italy).
Middle rank: Lieut. P. Henderson (awarded the MC as a T/Major in Italy); Lieut. T.G.A. Walker; Lieut. H. Barnes; Lieut. D.R. Peters (MC and later a bar to his MC whilst a temp.Major); Lieut. J.D. Rosling (kia Salerno); Lieut R. Bavister.
Front rank: Lieut. R.W.Keep (awarded the MC as an acting Major in Sicily); Capt. R.F. Broome (kia Salerno); Capt. the Duke of Wellington (kia Salerno); Lt. Col. J.M. Churchill (awarded DSO and bar, and MC); Major H.H. Blissett; Capt. R.H. Hooper ( awarded the MC Sicily); Lieut. B. Lees.
In Memory of the No.2 Commando Officers in this photo who were killed in action at Salerno.
85468 Captain RIchard Frank Broome
South Lancashire Regiment and No. 2, Commando
who died age 27 on 13 September 1943
149207 Lieutenant Frank Stanley Mason
Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.and No. 2, Commando
who died age 31 on 13 September 1943.
172379 Lieutenant Arthur Trotter Brunswick
Durham Light Infantry and No. 2, Commando
who died age 29 on 13 September 1943.
74664 Lieutenant John Douglas Rosling
Welch Regiment and No. 2, Commando
who died age 25 on 14 September 1943.
56864 Captain Henry Valerian George Wellesley
6th Duke of Wellington.
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)and No.2 Commando
who died aged 31 on 16 September 1943.
"As the No. 2 Commando War Diary states, the remnants of the unit, following the Salerno campaign, were redeployed to Catania, Sicily. For once they were not lodged in their usual dusty field. By some accident they had been given a roof over their heads in the shape of a former Italian barracks.
These happenings were unknown to the author who had been placed aboard a hospital ship and was on his way from Salerno to Tripoli in North Africa. The ship’s medical people quickly removed the shrapnel from both of my legs and efficiently stopped any incipient blood-poisoning. Both legs were clean, but very stiff when the ship docked in Tripoli harbour. Then it was off to the nearby Army General Hospital.
It was natural that the author’s mind was occupied by wondering what was happening to the Commando, and the plans that needed to be worked on concerning the return to No. 2 Commando. Meanwhile, much time was taken up by swimming in Tripoli harbour to strengthen my legs so that I could undergo the long trek back to the ‘family’!
Getting back to one’s unit from hospital was no easy task. In those days, as soon as one was discharged from hospital, any ‘other rank’ was simply put in a ‘transit camp’ and was subject thereafter to be drafted to any regiment that needed replacements. At that time, this author was definitely an ‘other rank’ – his commission was to come later in his career. So, upon receipt of his hospital discharge, and declining a kind offer of transport to the transit camp, he set a course westward heading along the desert road bound for the Libya-Tunisia border on what he remembers as the first stage of his journey ‘home’. What followed was walking, riding on farmers’ trailers pulled by tractors, riding in an ore hopper car on a narrow-gauge railway, sneaking into a covered R.A.S.C. lorry which only travelled about ten miles. But, ten miles was ten miles! And Ben Gardene, Souse, Sfax, came and went and the author found himself looking out at the blue Mediterranean from the Bizerte waterfront. Sicily and Italy seemed so far away. He had by his estimate, walked about a hundred and ten miles so far in addition to the distance covered by the various forms of transport.
The author’s contemplations were interrupted by an American M.P. in a jeep calling out something like, ‘How are ya!’ This good soul was from a U.S. Army Air Corps base nearby and he listened to my story of wanting to get back to my Commando unit. At his invitation to ‘hop-in’ I obliged and then was given over to the care of some of his friends who were crew members of a C-47 (Dakota) transport group. A clean U.S. set of overalls was provided for me, together with washing and shaving gear – plus cigarettes! At 6:00 p.m. that evening I was escorted to a mess-tent and served a meal of steak and canned potatoes, followed by canned fruit-cocktail! The next morning a pilot of the group awakened me and observed that ‘you sure were tired!’ After breakfast we boarded the C-47 and had a nice flight to Catania, Sicily. After enquiries were made at the R.A.F. transit office, it was established that No. 2 Commando was right there in Catania – I WAS HOME!
The Commando that this author had rejoined was very busy. Officers were off on recruiting trips as the number of available men had shrunk to 125 – all ranks. Other Officers had gone on travels to far-off places trying to locate our boys who had been wounded at Salerno, but had since been stuck in transit camps. Capt. Sam Jenkins swooped on a camp near Bone, Algeria, and snatched four of our boys from the clutches of the paper-waving, protesting ‘desk-warrior’ who ran the place, and added insult to injury by recruiting an Officer who looked like a ‘likely lad’ to Sam on his way out of the camp gate.
Our Colonel Jack, meanwhile, had signed up Major Ted Fynn to be 2i/c in place of Dick Lawrie, and having done this, decided to resume ‘training the hell’ out of us. A novel innovation comes to mind. Mount Etna is very close to Catania and Mad Jack decided to take advantage of its near proximity. Our leader ordained that No. 2 Commando would, that night, climb the volcano and would line the rim of its crater by First Light of the next morning. We duly climbed the slopes until we reached the summit. In the dawn’s early light, we found ourselves peering down into the crater. It was kind of weird, but – ‘ours was not to reason why!’
Sometime in early November, we packed up and went by L.C.I.s to Taranto, Italy and thence by train to Molfetta – a town on Italy’s east coast. At Molfetta many volunteers arrived from the 8th Army – Lieuts. Coyle and Parsons among them. Pte. Eric Buckmaster, who had been in the Commando for a long time, was joined by Pte. Stanley Buckmaster, his brother, who volunteered to join us.
Christmas 1943 came and went, and it was – next stop Yugoslavia in January 1944."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"No. 2 Commando started to arrive at Komiza on the Yugoslavian island of Vis on January 16th, 1944. They were to operate on Yugoslav soil for the next six months. The Commando was still much-depleted as a result of the battering it had taken at Salerno, and almost half the unit remaining in Italy consisted of the replacement men and those ‘old hands’ who formed the training cadres.
During the coming months a wide variety of activities would unfold involving: conventional assaults on fixed positions with the classic bayonet charge; pirate-style boarding parties going after any German supply ship that floated; quick in-and-out raids on isolated enemy garrisons; long reconnaissance patrols; manning coast-watching positions in assorted locations; as construction workers helping to build an airstrip; operating the ‘stir-up-trouble’ type of fighting patrols; mental disturbing of enemy troops by our German-speaking boys suddenly arriving with loud-hailers in the middle of the night; and cleaning up after the thoroughly-upset Germans had their Luftwaffe bomb us in retaliation for our endeavours which they did not appreciate. Even if one was a Commando connoisseur, there was something for everyone.
The situation facing the Commando seemed to be a rather simple one. The partisan forces under their leader, Marshal Tito, were being hard pressed nearby on the mainland of Yugoslavia. ‘Mad Jack’ and his troops had been given the task of reducing the pressure by drawing off large numbers of the German 118th Mountain Division. This process of ‘drawing off’ did not take Jack very long to implement. On January 26th, which was ten days after his arrival, he somehow managed to assemble enough decrepit vessels to transport three troops of No. 2 to attack the German garrison near Milna on Hvar. After thoroughly shooting up the place, we returned to Vis with prisoners, who appreciated greatly that their captors were British and not partisans. Not being one who would change a winning system, Colonel Jack twice returned to Hvar and twice repeated the process within five days. The author remembers on the return trip of the last one of these ventures he remarked to T.S.M. Peter Morland that the rickety schooner we were sailing couldn’t possible last another trip.
There was not long to wait before we were at it again. On February 4th Capt. Jack Bare took a troop to attack the garrison at Hvar Town, where unfortunately Jack Bare from Watford, age 29, was killed. The action on Hvar was concurrent with another action by No. 2 Commando, termed as an ‘Officers Reconnaissance’ by our Colonel. This was taking place on Solta and employed the services of Lieut. McMenamin, Capt. S.L. Jenkins with L/Cpl Wright and Dvr. Robert Scholem, who was one of No. 2 Commando’s Germans. This party had been observing the enemy garrison at Grohote which had been earmarked for a ‘visit’ in March on Jack’s calendar. Before this group returned from their work they encountered a large German patrol who opened fire, inflicting mortal wounds on the leader, Capt. Samuel Jenkins, age 29, a former Welsh Rugby international from Carmarthen. Dvr. Scholem made his way back to the safety of a partisan hideout after travelling for over thirty hours on a broken ankle without food or water. It is sad for this author to relate that after all this, poor Bob Scholem was to be K.I.A. in Italy one month before the war ended, age 21.
Meanwhile, ‘Mad Jack’ had added a new dimension to the lives of his boys - PIRACY! Lieut. Michael Stilwell led the first of what was to be many boarding parties and swarmed aboard a German chartered schooner taking 17 enemy soldiers prisoner, after what Pte. Jakeman later described as only a ‘third-class’ fight. These sojourns became very popular with the personnel of No. 2. The Royal Navy had on board their boats the wonderful commodity known as FOOD! The boarding parties ate away most happily while they cruised searching for their next floating victims.
The tenure of No. 2 Commando reached its high point with a textbook operation against the 110 man enemy garrison at a village called Grohote (see Operation Detained 1). It happened on this author’s 20th birthday on March 19th, 1944. About two thirds of No. 2 had arrived to form a horseshoe formation about the village awaiting the order from Jack to move in. I was talking to my friend, Lieut. Jim Coyle about birthdays in general and he gave me the usual ‘Happy Birthday’ spiel. We then attended to the business at hand – 102 prisoners were taken and six of the German defenders were killed. It was most orderly. We sent the prisoners away and told them to pack their personal belongings which they did. We then found a garrison muster-roll belonging to the German officer in charge, and called the roll. As each Hans, Ludwig, Gunther and several Johans answered their names, we realized that we had captured the lot and no one had got away. Perfect! Jack eyed the scene benignly and led us back to our embarkation point. Our only casualty that day was Cpl. Cecil Cox from Sussex, age 24, who died of wounds received in the assault.
The Island of Vis became positively overcrowded by May 1944. Aside from the native partisans, the remainder of No. 2 Commando had long since arrived to be joined by the Marines of No. 40 and No. 43 Commandos and by elements of Artillery and the Highland Light Infantry Regiments. Several of these organizations sought to be included in the ongoing operations, but Colonel Jack was not too sympathetic to any such requests. He was said to have made some observation concerning ‘Too many Cooks’ etc.
About this time our Jack banished to Italy T/Captain Barton MC who had operated some weeks before on Brac on patrol, shot and killed the local German Commandant before returning to Vis with five prisoners. It seemed that he had conducted this business in civilian attire and this had been announced in the UK Press, so if captured Lieut. Barton would have been shot. Jack, who had recommended Lieut Barton for the DSO, could not be moved on the matter.
The major operation ‘to draw-off pressure on the partisans’ was in the works at the planning stage and it called for a major operation by all of No. 43 Commando with reinforcements from No. 40 Commando and partisan forces of up to 2000 men ( see Operation Flounced ). The force was to be commanded by Lt. Col. Jack Churchill. The planned attack, which was to be on a feature known as Point 622 and other adjacent mountain-top fortified German strongpoints, started on June 2nd and finished with a nasty conclusion three days later. This author, along with other members of No. 2 had no part in the operation. Jack was there only in a command function. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong it seemed. The end of the battle found Jack and Lt. Col. ‘Pops’ Manners of 40 R.M. Commando, who had been mortally wounded, alone on the top of Point 622 with Jack playing his bagpipes in defiance of the German counter-attack until he was knocked out and, upon regaining consciousness, found himself to be a prisoner. No. 2 Commando mounted an abortive attempt from Vis trying to rescue the Colonel. It was not successful and there were several casualties.
On June 23rd, No. 2 Commando, under its new commander, Lt. Col. F. W. Fynn, went to the airstrip where they marched past Marshal Tito in review, and afterwards, listened to some very nice things that he said concerning us. Soon after this parade we loaded up and disembarked in Monopoli, Italy, where the Commando went into its usual 4-star, dusty-field bivouac.
As life went on for the men of 2 Commando, many strange things were happening in the life of their former leader, now a captive of the enemy. After his transportation to Germany, Mad Jack was lodged in Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, the same hell-hole in which the Glomfjord raiders had been executed! Our former Colonel was handcuffed and chained to the floor for the first month. Then, the idiot guards removed the ‘cuffs’ and Jack departed for the Baltic coast where he hoped to get aboard a neutral Swedish ship and thus escape. Jack walked almost to the port of Rostock where he was recaptured. Following his removal to a more remote camp in Austria, Jack once again decided that ‘enough is enough’ and left his latest prison – leaving no forwarding address. Living off the land our intrepid former leader set off for his intended destination, Verona, Italy, some 150 miles away. He crossed the Alps on a badly swollen ankle and to his delight ran into an American armoured column shortly thereafter. It is said, but not confirmed, as Jack rode off on a tank to safety, he was sad that he did not have his bagpipes with him to mark the splendour of the moment."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
Before this author left the ridge-top, he knew that his old friend Sgt. Jack Moores was among the fallen and made a mental promise to himself to pay a visit sometime in the future to Jack’s family in Cambridge. Capt. Michael Stilwell had also been wounded severely in the assault, and the author remembers giving instructions for this officer’s evacuation. The battle was over."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
Read more about this raid in our Commando Actions section here Operation Healing 11.
"In between the operation that had been undertaken at Spilje and the operation that was to come at Sarande (both in Albania), life went on much the same in that field near Monopoli, except that No. 2 Commando had been joined in its encampment by the men of No. 9 Commando and No. 43 R.M. Commando. At the time we wondered if this number of Commandos, numbering close to 800 men – a ‘horde’ by Commando standards – was the forerunner of ‘something big’. But none of the usual ‘pre-op’ signs which any Commando knew so well were present and we settled down figuring that the No. 9 and No. 43 boys just needed a home for a spell. Sgt. Doug Webster and two others from No. 2 returned from Albania, where they had been cut-off during our withdrawal from Spilje and had lived with the partisans for a few days.
One day in late August, the author was told to report to Col. Fynn. It seemed unusual, and it was to be the beginning of another change of direction in my Commando service. He advised me that he would like me to go down to Taranto the next day and ‘talk to someone’ he knew rather well. He further stated that this personage (still un-named) would have a chat with me at the Bologna Hotel. The Colonel asked me if I wanted to go, to which I replied, ‘Of course, SIR!’ The interview was over.
I wondered that night why the Colonel had ‘asked’ me to do something instead of just telling me what to do. The next day transport was supplied and conveyed me to the hotel at Taranto. Someone in R.A.F. uniform met me at the front entrance of the building and guided me inside. There was no office interview. A tall figure rose from an armchair in the lobby, eyed me, then stuck out his hand exclaiming, ‘Dodds-Parker! – Grenadier Guards!’ The figure had on his shoulders the insignia of a full Colonel. No time was wasted. He glanced at a single sheet of paper and then inquired, ‘Would you like to go to N.W. Europe and do something?’ I responded to this question by asking if I would be able to return to No. 2 Commando. He replied ‘Yes you will be carried on their strength until you return’. There was a brief pause and he concluded the interview by saying, ‘Go back to the Commando and talk to Colonel Fynn, be ready to move in 48 hours!’
The author returned to Monopoli and used the remainder of the day to go to Bari Hospital and visit Capt. Michael Stilwell who was making his recovery from his Spilje-raid wounds. I said ‘Goodbye’ to him then and wished him a speedy recovery. The next day I left and two days later I landed in Naples – the first step on a journey which was to terminate in Eindhoven, Holland."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"No. 2 Commando landed once again in Albania. Sept. 22 1944 was the date, almost two months after they had conducted their raid at Spilje. This time their objective was to be the capture of the Albanian town of Sarande, a port through which German army units (which had been involved in the occupation of Corfu and mainland Greece) were now withdrawing. No. 2 Commando operations began with their landing at a beach about six miles north of Sarande. It soon became apparent that the only road that No. 2 could use to approach their attack positions at Sarande was covered by in excess of 20 artillery positions which quickly went into action against the leading troops.
At about the same time as the attack force of No. 2 had become stalled, Col. Fynn received another piece of ‘cheerful’ information. It seems that ‘intelligence’ had determined that the German defenders of Sarande numbered 200 soldiers. What Colonel Ted was later advised was that (oops!) we dropped a zero, please read 2000 Germans in the place, instead of 200! Non-plussed, Ted asked for more help which duly arrived on Sept. 24th in the form of the veteran fighters of No. 40 R.M. Commando.
The now combined force of No. 2 and No. 40 Commandos battled on through atrocious terrain and monsoon-type weather conditions. The town of Sarande fell after a bitterly-contested battle on the afternoon of October 9th, 1944. After the fall of Sarande, the German garrison of Corfu had no place to go and some white flags were seen from just across the strait. About three troops of No. 2 Commando and No. 40 went over to Corfu in mid-November and took the surrender of the island’s German garrison. After a brief sojourn, No. 2 returned to Italy.
Because this author had been sent off on other business from No. 2 Commando prior to the operation at Sarande, the events describing this engagement were obtained from his perusal of the 2 Commando War Diary. It is sadly noted that the reading of that document included the names of:
who had fallen in the battle for Sarande."
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"Remote from what was to be known as the ‘Battle of Lake Comacchio’, this author did not have a clue as to what was happening to his friends in No. 2 Commando. He had been inside Germany for some time and way out of touch.
It seems that No. 2 Commando had been joined by No. 9 Commando and Nos. 40 and 43 R.M. Commando to implement the task of grabbing a spit of land which extended from Lake Comacchio to the Adriatic Sea, with further exploitation northwards envisaged in the minds of the ‘planners’.
What transpired is that No. 2 jumped off as scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on April 1st, 1945 and lugged and tugged and humped their boats across the few inches of water topping a layer of oozy slime that comprised Lake Comacchio. It was not until 5:00 a.m. the next morning that they landed on the opposite shore, approached the enemy from the rear and engaged in an attack on everything in a German uniform. The ensuing operations by all the Commando units present resulted in all their ‘specified’ objectives being achieved, with the whole enemy forces south of Porto Garibaldi being captured or destroyed.
As there were many casualties noted after the day of April 17th, 1945, it seems that the fighting went on until a little beyond that date, after which No. 2 Commando retired to its former assembly area at Ravenna. The German forces in Italy and Austria surrendered on May 2nd, 1945 and No. 2 Commando had fired its last shot.
A very long time after the Lake Comacchio battle had gone into history as a ‘Battle Honour’ for the Commandos, this author must make the names of No. 2 Commando ‘fallen’ part of the Commando history.
Looking backwards to those times, this author wonders about what times of sorrow must have been the lot of the families of those men who had fallen within days of the war’s ending. How muted their celebrations of V.E. Day must have been! "
nb. The above account is part of the overall history of No 2 Commando by Bob Bishop No 2 Cdo.
"Soon after the cessation of hostilities in 1945, those in high places who had long advocated for the abolition of the Army Commandos, had their day. We went back to our various parent regiments, quietly, as always, obeying the last order.
This author became a former, relatively unimportant, member of the Commandos, who to be perfectly honest, was indulging in the human tendency of feeling a bit sorry for himself. I recall that what jolted me back into reality was thinking about the closing of the Commando Depot at Achnacarry. My miserable mood was surely nothing justified compared to what ‘the powers that be’ had done to Colonel Vaughan’s wonderful establishment.
Charlie Vaughan had lived through the horrors of the trenches in 1914-1918, but he had no ‘tunnel’ vision. He did not let his concept of war remain in that past conflict. Instead, he created a facility to train men for battle, achieving standards unprecedented in the history of the British Army. There is an old saying which goes: ‘Nobody ever told you life was fair!’ Those words certainly describe the ‘reward’ that Charlie received for his endeavours.
Four and a half years after the disbandment of No. 2 Commando this author found himself playing another relatively unimportant part in the Korean War. This time there were no green berets in the ranks alongside him. He felt lonely.
Acknowledgement
The author wishes to record his appreciation of the hard work and patience of his wife, Janet, in the ‘rush’ production of this narrative. Janet understands the subject well and is a willing historian of all things ‘commando’. She is a member of the Royal British Legion and an associate member of the Commando Veterans Association."
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Everybody knew we were going overseas. But at least we were going to get seven days embarkation leave before we went, and it was a crowded leave train that pulled out of Ayr station on that Friday night. It was to say the least of it rather a blow to be woken up at one o’clock in the morning with the news that the train had been turned about and that we were to return to the sleeping landlords and ladies we had left but four hours earlier.
Six days later, April 13th 1943, Gourock seemed no less dismal than Ayr, and it was no real relief to be assembled in an overcrowded hold while the Colonel told us that the Commando was about to spend three months on the Rock of Gibraltar – because everyone knew that the Second Front would open ‘any day now’!
Gibraltar was enjoying a ‘Levant’ when the Dunottar Castle steamed in after an uneventful trip. The main Billet was to be Alameda Barracks with its Nissen Huts and the protective screen of cannon which had repelled the French during Rooke’s heroic defence in 18;;. There were knowing looks when it was heard that the Officers were to be guests of a Pioneer Company in the appropriately chosen Nunnery. By way of Commando training the only natural amenity offered by the Rock was climbing. An assault course built by the Independent Company, striven over, competed over and sworn over, seemed the only alternative to the local sport of burrowing and tunnelling or a continuous round of bathing in sandy/Catalan bays. Later, this monotony was varied by the use of two obsolete LCMs to convey as many men as they could possibly be made to carry on a round trip of the Rock, and to land them on a machine gun-swept beach for the assault on an imaginary power station. ‘Exercise Seaweed’, as it was dubbed, was immensely popular with its instigators at least. Two unfortunate troops had to repeat it seven times in almost as many days for the benefit of the great and their greater guests.
Normal entertainment on the Rock palled all too rapidly. The Football team were knocked out of the Prince of Wales Cup before they got very far. The Commando and Independent Company entered a combined side in the Cricket League, but only came into the limelight when Sgt Prescott and Pte Coulthard set up an all-time Rock record for a first wicket stand. Batting against a team of Sappers they scored 150 odd before being separated. Another all-rock victory was gained by the Unit with 100% in the Saluting competition. Water Polo and 6 a-side Hockey were indulged in, but without conspicuous success. Derby day however coincided with Payday, and this was too much for a subaltern inspired by the Sport of Kings. A vast blackboard was erected in one corner of the square and as the Pay queue dwindled in the other corner the crowd around the ‘Bookie’ grew. Runners and riders with their prices were chalked up by the Troop Sergeant Major, the inspired subaltern took the bets, and the Troop Commander’s Batman, remembering his days as a barrow-boy in the East End of London, shouted the odds. The Troop Commander himself had an excellent alibi, and a non-plussed RSM found himself unable to deal with the technical illegalities. Those concerned, on the contrary, gained a measure of fame from a notice in the pages of ‘The Rock’.
Vacancies for leave to Spain were all too few, but those who went came back with bulls cars and other parts of bulls, to encourage a practical demonstration in the mess. Sides were taken, the initiated took the floor, and chaos reigned.
‘Rock-happiness’, a virulent disease, had taken its grip. The ‘Off-the-Rock Society’ was formed, and exercise ‘Nuts!’ was the first of their many activities.
In the theatrical world the Commando made its mark upon the Rock with Lt Frank Mason’s very successful production of the first ‘Green Berets’ show, starting a Crazy Gang tradition which was to be followed with similar success elsewhere. For entertainment also a far-seeing Welfare Association produced Vivien Leigh, Beatrice Lillie and Leslie Henson. The latter, after a dinner at which Lieutenant Commander Tommy Woodruffe had proved to Col Jack that the Fleet could be lit up to order, is known to his undying shame to have recorded in his diary ‘….had an evening with some very tame Commandos’!
The Navy combined with the local defences to provide a fitting climax to the end of the North African Campaign, in Exercise ‘Gehenna’, when every blunderbuss on the Fortress hurled HE into the sky for three minutes, while Winston Churchill sat on the highest Rock to witness the proceedings.
Sanity was preserved by the arrival just three months after we had reached the Rock of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who, in a rousing speech, told us that 3 Commando and the two Marine Commandos had left something for us to do in Sicily. And with some still firmly believing that this was just a cloak to hide our intended assault on the Coast of France or ‘The Grapes’ in Ayr, the Prince Charles and Princess Beatrix took the Commando with what could be packed into a large valise to Syracuse, and then late at night to Augusta.
Brucoli, where we were destined to stay for most of the Sicilian campaign, brought heat and flies and dysentery, and an initial loathing of the Italian race. The Commando exercises which preceded the Scaletta operation were distinguished by the Colonel’s new invention for hurling arrows into the air (it was made from a Besa tripod) and by his first use of the Mad Minute, practically demonstrated. Neither invention got beyond the training stage, though it would have been good to see them used in battle.
The Scaletta operation itself was an anti-climax. To the whole Commando assembled aboard the Prince Charles, Major-General Leese led off with a fearsome pep-talk whose main theme seemed to be that the immediate future might well be bloodier than Saint Nazaire’. Lack of information, and the frantic haste of planning and preparation, did nothing to lessen the fearful expectancy. And so when the Navy dropped us at the wrong place and at the wrong time, we were pleasantly surprised to be able, after a short mortar engagement, to march triumphantly into Messina. A rather hollow success.
After another period in the orange groves, this time outside Catania, where malaria was added to the distress of dysentery, the Commando was moved across the breadth of Sicily to some more pleasant groves outside Palermo. Life here was still further improved by the American 5-in-1 ration; and for the first time since coming abroad there were no complaints about the food.
Being attached to the 5th Army however had its disadvantages, as was agreed when a Negro lorry driver informed a party of men of the exact details of the coming operation at Salerno. His forecast turned out to be more detailed than our scanty briefing when it came.
With the Rangers, who gave us a grand reception, in two LSI and ourselves in a third, and 41 RM Commando in LCIs we made the sea passage mostly in daylight. Except for one small air attack it was uneventful. The three Churchills (Col Jack, Col Tom and Capt Randolph) were conspicuous by their presence. The last named demonstrated a masterly command of the Italian language in translating a message from General Eisenhower, though it is possible that he might already have seen the English original! Not even he, however, could explain the truth about the Italian surrender announced at 9pm that evening. The guesses were many, and the betting was high.
The second wave were not unduly surprised to hear that the initial assault had gone in without any opposition on the beaches. But they were rudely shaken by the mortar barrage that met them as they neared the shore in broad daylight. However the primary objectives were taken with comparative ease; though opposition was encountered on the high ground above Marina, and the I.O. killed by an 88mm, when ordered to threaten Salerno. The Marines were holding the La Molina pass covering the main road into the town, but they had been counter-attacked repeatedly and suffered many casualties. The situation there was precarious and we had been moved over to relieve them when a final and almost successful counter-attack was put in. We were pushed back from the crest of the hill, but managed to dig in on the reverse slope. A barrage was put down ahead of us by a regiment of 25 pounders, a cruiser, and the monitor Roberts and we were able to retake the hill.
The Infantry relieved us in due course and we regrouped in the now captured Salerno town. After a short rest the depleted Commando moved out of the town under mortar fire in MT. The convoy eventually reached a leafy valley, where the CO gave orders for a ‘beat’ in six columns, making as much noise as possible to flush the game! No attack on Jericho could have been more successful, because nearly 150 Boche were put in the bag before daybreak, for the loss of one man wounded.
The subsequent attack was not so pleasant, and 1 and 2 Troops were badly mauled (all the Officers and the Sgt Major were casualties in 2 Troop) before being brought within the perimeter of the village of Piegolelle, where the CO organised an all-round defence. Two nights later, to the strains of an occasional tune from Mad Jack’s pipes, the Commando was finally relieved and retired to the Salerno beaches. The short period here was notable for an amazing tribute in a speech to the whole unit by Major General McCreery, then commanding 10 Corps.
An LSI sufficed to carry us back to Sicily, and by stages to Catania. The Brigade was reformed and rumours were rife. All the prophets proved false, and 3 Commando sailed Blightywards while we were destined for Taranto. We made Taranto harbour in the rain, and suffered initiation to the miseries of the Italian State Railways in a freezing journey to Molfetta.
From Molfetta the first recruiting boards went out, and here later the first cadre courses were formed. Infective Hepatitis or Jaundice spoiled the Christmas festivities for some, but the remainder were able to enjoy the second Green Berets show, and to show Italy the meaning of Whoopee!
The opening weeks of 1944 saw an exodus of two troops at a time to the monastery of San Michele. The area proved a natural Italian Achnacarry, with climbing on the snow-clad slopes of Monte Vulture to remind some of Ben Nevis.
Meanwhile the Commando had been left to the tender mercies of a succession of remarkably similar organisations known in turn by the obviously progressive titles as Forces 133, 266 and 399. For all the veil of secrecy which cloaked their activities, our connection with them was soon to have patent results, and with the New Year cognac still a powerful memory advanced elements of the Commando were whisked away to join a minute recce party under the CO on the Island of Vis.
The Jugoslav partisans gave us a phenomenal welcome. With the Germans barely 12 miles away across the water, and their last remaining Island threatened, there is no doubt that they were glad to see us. Indeed the shots that sang across our bows from riflemen ashore were but indicative of their pleasure. Full street lighting was on; organised parties of men met the ships and formed a guard of honour and conveyed the baggage to billets which had been cleaned by organised parties of women; organised choirs of men and women sang partisan songs while we waited; a brass band struggled with National Anthems and addresses were read from the steps of ‘Navy House’.
The set-up for Commando tactics was ideal. Recce parties and wireless stations on the German-held Islands were maintained almost continuously during the first few weeks. While the rest of the Commando and the first intakes were still in Italy going through the San Michele mill, Colonel Jack led two daring, if not typical, raids on the Islands of Hvar and Brac. In a raid he had himself planned for 2 Troop Captain Bare was unluckily wounded and died while being carried back to the boat by the German prisoners he had secured. He was given a funeral with the full military honours of three nations in the British Cemetery where the sailors of George III had been buried years before.
By the end of February the whole Commando was divided between the two small harbours of Vis and Komiza and the house on the central plain which Farmer Captain Walker had christened Duck’s Plash. Lieutenant B J Barton MC, on his own initiative, carried out two very successful small-scale 2-man raids, which earned him the DSO and the nickname Barton of Brac.
The first and most fruitful combined operations was planned as an attack on the garrison of the Island of Solta. The Navy were to land the Commando and a detachment of Rangers, with a few Italian 47/32 pack guns and an RAF link set in a small cove on the South side of the island. The whole party was then to cross the Island under cover of darkness and surround the town of Grohote if possible in complete silence. At first light the fighter bombers were to strafe the town and then the heavy weapons were to pummel it into submission. The raid was an outstanding example of close co-operation of all forces. A remarkable feature was the number of Officers who had spent 24 hours or more with Jugoslav partisans in their hideout on the Island prior to the final briefing, and by reconnaissance close to the enemy positions in daylight had provided a thorough picture of the task in hand. The Navy did the right thing by landing us in the right place at the right time, the RAF established perfect communication and gave us an air-circus exhibition of precision bombing, while PWB rose to the occasion and provided a loud-speaker to call for surrender which actually did work! The presence of Admiral Sir Walter Cowan was an inspiration sufficient in itself to secure the success of the operation. The entire garrison of over 100 was killed or captured, and for two days the Germans on the mainland knew nothing of what had happened. Then they sent over a rowing boat, and finding no Huns they took a couple of unsuspecting females who could only tell them that the English came and the Germans went.
The German reply came in the form of three air raids on the Island – concentrated but comparatively ineffective as regards material damage done. ‘Flaps’ and threats of seaborne and airborne landings abounded. The Island was fortified and prepared for defence. Parachute divisions and gliders were reported on the coast. Siebel ferries of unimagined proportions became the subject of lurid Intelligence reports.
But in the hours of daylight, life continued as normal. The game of Rugby football was introduced to the inhabitants of Dalmatia, who apparently considered it rather a brutal form of sport. Soccer matches were arranged, culminating in the tournament to celebrate May Day. Everything went according to plan with the very painful exception of the fact that the Partisans lost in the final to SS Bde. Further return matches were at once projected, but nothing could compensate them for having lost their game on their ground on their day.
Schooner hunting soon became the rage. The Royal Naval complement included MGBs, MLs and Vospers and under the inspired leadership of Lt Comd Tom Fuller they carried boarding parties from the Commando on nightly tours between the Islands and the enemy coast. The object was to sink or capture the unsuspecting schooners which by night were bringing supplies to the now beleaguered German garrisons. One of the captured craft contained Danish butter in sufficient quantities to keep Navy House and other places supplied for at least a month. There was an additional spice of excitement in the occasional brushes with U boats and aircraft which these trips produced.
The ceremony of handing over the first of these schooners to the Partisans was conducted by a visiting Admiral taken completely off his guard. He had to remain rather long at the salute while the flags were being changed, because with both flags at half mast there was a technical hitch only solved eventually by a man who climbed the rigging to release them.
The raid on Mljet will be remembered for many reasons. For the scale on which it was projected (a Solta six times over) for the success with which the landing was effected; for the damage it was to have inflicted on the sizeable garrison; for the enormous amount of sweat and effort expended; for the perfect summer weather and the driving wind and rain; for the grandeur and the superfluity of the mountains; and for the rumour which still persists that someone saw a German. All the same the RSR fired a good many rounds of 75mm at the Hun, and the propaganda set broadcasting from the Sea Hawk drew enemy mortar fire from somewhere, the RAF scored near misses on a good many crags, and it was quite nice to be back in Vis.
Shortly after Mljet the first party of Officers went back to the mainland on a Parachute course at Brindisi; but in the meantime a spot of bother occurred in Jugoslavia. Tito’s HQ had been attacked and the Marshal himself nearly captured. A large Partisan force was directly threatened and a diversion somewhere was vital. Appeals were made to the British, and a large scale attack was planned on the German garrison of Brac. Col Jack was acting Brigadier, and with 40 and 43 Commandos as the spearhead he led the attack. His resulting capture and the death in action of Col Manners cast a gloom over the whole island. An attempt to rescue Col Jack proved abortive.
It was particularly sad that Col Jack Churchill was not able to be present at the presentation of the Commando to Marshal Tito. This ceremony, performed at 1030 on June 23, was accompanied by a really full scale diversion by the 25 pdrs of the 111 Fd Regt and by the 3.7s of the AA Gunners. The Marshal, escorted by an entourage of Tommy Gunners, appeared to be entirely in his element. He addressed the Unit, and his speech, when translated, was found to be duly appreciative and highly complimentary.
His was the first of a number of inspections which characterised the closing days on Vis. Brigadier Davey commanding Land Forces Adriatic saw the Commando and gave a hint that they would be seeing more of him. The GOC SS Group paid us a visit, inspected the Unit, breakfasted with the Officers and gave a lecture on Commando activities in France. Admiral Cowan – Commando Cowan – left the Island after inspecting our Guard of honour and receiving our cheers.
A demolition course of considerable scope was run on the little neighbouring Island of Bisevo where the Partisans had made a prison Camp for the many Germans who kept rolling in. Football, swimming, soft-ball, basket-ball – all kinds of sport filled the summer days between raids. A 3rd edition of the ‘Green Berets’ ran to 16 performances in various parts of the Island.
But the CO had been called to Italy for conferences, and it became evident that we were destined for other fields. After a tremendous farewell party in the Officers Mess, with Partisan bands outdoing each other and suitable interruptions by the Commando piper, we at length embarked in LCIs and an ancient Adriatic steamer for Italy. We reached Monopoli camp on July 16th, and almost immediately started training with the HLI for operation Healing II. This operation, which was minutely planned with models and photographs and pages of paper, was a harassing task designed to destroy the German garrison of Himara near the town of Spilje in Albania. The garrison which was guarding that sector of the main supply route to the south, proved a very tough proposition. When we landed on July 29th and formed up under cover of darkness for a dawn attack on their positions they did not seem unduly surprised to see us, and despite the support of heavy naval gunfire and RAF fighter bombers and the guns of the RSR, they could only be dislodged by the determined frontal attacks of the Commando and the HLI. Even then they hit back in no uncertain fashion, and the attacks went on all day. In the end the time factor forced us to withdraw, but not before the town of Spilje had been entered and the German forces so disorganised and depleted that it was a comparatively simple matter for the Partisans to nab the rest next day. Sgt Webster, Gnr Pallett and Dvr John were cut off during the battle when the latter was wounded and the force returned without them. Two attempts had been made to bring them out in the week which followed, but no success achieved, when they were evacuated by Force 399 through their Liaison service with the Partisans who had been sheltering them.
Casualties at Spilje had been fairly high, and the beginning of August saw most of the Commando on leave in Rome and other high spots. A visit from Col Charles Vaughan who inspected the unit and told us much about the future, France, England, the present, the ‘Humming Bomb’ and ourselves, was a feature of the month. The promotion of Major Fynn to Lt Colonel, and his confirmation as CO was the occasion of a magnificent party in the Grotto at Polignano when most of the Uniform and practically all the fairest of the fair sex in South Eastern Italy assembled to wine sup and dance. As incidentals to this operation the local Italian population were shanghaied into such rowing boats as they could find, with their musical talent amongst them, and amid a shower of mortar flares and Verey Lights, they sang their way into the Grotto from the sea. A motor convoy on the neighbouring road is reported to have halted for half an hour fearing a fresh invasion. Other ‘attractions’ included a Jugoslav partisan choir, the Pipes, and a succession of Eightsome Reels.
In September the CO was married at Saint Augustine’s Church in Bari, Padre Banting officiating. A guard of honour outside the church was formed by Troop Commanders and Warrant Officers with Fighting Knives as befitted so important an occasion. But the Commando touch was added by Captain Parsons who had organised a smoke screen belching Verey Lights and flares, and a particularly explosive Jeep to convey the couple to the reception. The Jeep didn’t make the grade (again by arrangement) and the entry of the ‘horseless carriage’ towed by a second guard of honour and led by the Pipes, provided an excellent start to an excellent party.
But even while the festivities were going on, planning was proceeding apace. LFA, we discovered, had quite a big Staff, and they were certainly not devoid of ideas. Operation after operation was mooted, planned and scrapped, and finally after three false starts began the ‘fifty-hour operation’ of Sarande.
We arrived at the chosen beach on the Albanian coast a few miles North of Corfu, to find that our recce party under Capt Alec Parsons had been attacked by the Germans and nearly put in the bag. To cap this, shortly after daylight it started to rain and to the troops in KD with the lightest possible equipment, who were forced for their own protection to hold positions at about 2000 feet, the rain was a decided nuisance. We had been sent over to ‘harass’ the hun for the necessary period of 24 hours, in lieu of some other specific operation which had to be cancelled. So harass the hun it was. And for fifteen days we patrolled and strafed and recced in the craggy mountains and the waterlogged plain, all the time holding the valley in which our beachhead lay by manning positions on the flanking mountains. There was no water on the mountains, nor any food, and even when mules had been provided to do some of the arduous carrying, several of these died under the strain and the men had to take over their loads. Gradually a Brigade Force was built up under Brigadier Churchill, consisting of ourselves and 40 RM Commando, 150 Assyrian Levies, and elements of Royal Artillery and the RSR; and all the time offensive patrolling went on, and most of the time it rained. There were many casualties from exposure in the first few days, and despite the surprisingly good morale quite a few men had not recovered in time for the battle. Rain and the sharp rocks in particular played havoc with men’s feet.
However, on the 7th and 8th October we began to move up for an attack on the garrison of Sarande, carrying up the ammunition and stores required over the mountain tracks. At 0245 on October 9th the leading Troops began to advance and by 1015 our final objective, a Battery of captured British 25 pdr guns on a fortress hill, was secured. The Royal Marines, in a magnificent battle, cleared Sarande and the job was virtually done.
We withdrew by sea to our original beach and, amid a confusion of orders and counter-orders from Italy, the CO led a party to Corfu to clean up the Germans who remained. This party received a magnificent welcome from the populace, many of whom spoke English, and the work of reconnaissance was somewhat hindered by the need for Ceremonial and receiving the honours paid. Lt Eastaugh, halted by a crowd in a village, had to listen to a speech in modern Greek in which he was assured that his party were ‘not men but angels, sent from Heaven to protect us’.
Brigadier Churchill took his leave of the Commando on Oct 16 and the next day we returned to Monopoli and another spell of leave. In November, the camp at Monopoli showing signs of reverting to the marsh it must originally have been, we moved to billets in Bitetto. Reorganisation started in earnest. A speech to the Commando by Major-General R E Laycock after he had inspected us, seemed to indicate that operations of a different kind were ahead of us. Innumerable courses were laid on, intake troops were recruited and trained, and Christmas Horses, Mules and the proximity of Bari, were the only things that should have interfered with training.
By the beginning of 1945 it was evident that something was afoot. Mountain warfare training in the snow seemed to be the order of the day, and with two troops at a time ‘battling’ in the hills at Gravina, and later a 2 day Bde Exercise at Minervino, it seemed logical that our farewell to LFA at the conclusion of this feverish spell should be the prelude to our move to the flat, flat plains of Ravenna.
Here we came under command of 5 Corps and, arriving on February 18th, went into the line with 12 Lancers on the 21st. After ten days we returned to Ravenna, were in the line from March 4th to the 11th, and again from the 19th to the 22nd. During these periods there was a good deal of patrolling to be done, and we suffered a number of casualties from shell and mortar fire, and from the vast numbers of mines both own and enemy with which this much contested sector was littered.
In the interim between the second and third spells in the line, and in the last week of the month training was carried out at a feverish pace with Fantails and Stormboats, in which new craft it was intended that we should carry out our share of operation ‘Roast’. This remarkable operation to clear the Germans off the Spit of land between Lake Comacchio and the Adriatic, and thus secure the right flank for the big attack which was to follow, was carried out by the whole Brigade and won honours for all units taking part. From our own point of view even now there is that about the success of the operation which savours of the miraculous. No brief account can do justice to the story. Let it be said merely that everything that could have gone wrong in the early stages had been foreseen and provided for; all those things did go wrong, and the snags had to be overcome by independent or concerted effort; as, for example, the little detail of having to walk half the way knee deep in soft mud and waist deep in water. We reached the beaches six hours late, without our anti-tank guns without our reserve ammunition, with a minimum of medical supplies. The initial assault was done by a Troop and Commando HQ together, the only flights able to reach the right place by daylight. Instead of one troop as had been arranged, two and a half troops had to land on 9 Commando’s beachhead, leaving a very depleted force to take the main objectives. Yet within four hours of landing these objectives had been secured by whirlwind tactics, and the troops with 9 had fought their way through from the south to join us.
When, on the evening of the third day after landing, the Brigade, having carried out its task of clearing the Spit, was relieved by 24 Guards Brigade, we had accounted for about 250 Germans in wounded and PW alone, and had secured large quantities of guns and equipment.
After a few days rest we were moved up with 43 RM Commando and Bde HQ to the town of Conselice, from where we were destined to carry out our last action in Italy. This was briefly the task of making good the left flank of the thrust through the Argenta gap, by the not-so-simple expedient of fighting our way up the four dykes which contain the river Reno and the canals which run immediately alongside it. To the left a large stretch of floodland robbed us of the power of manoeuvre and immediately to the right was our boundary with the main effort.
The principal snag was the difficulty of lateral communication. There was no information as to which of the four dykes held the main strength of the enemy, and once a part of our force was committed to one of the dykes as a line of advance it was virtually on its own. To reinforce against opposition encountered or to exploit success on a particular dyke was a slow business. Troops were decidedly under strength after the days in the line and the matter of the Spit, and until the capture of a heavily defended lateral bridge improved communications, individual troops must have found it a decidedly chancy business.
The supply problem too was acute; finally a jeep-track was made by the simple expedient of driving through the undergrowth, but much of the difficulty still remained. And the better the results of the fighting, the worse was the problem of supply.
Finally, after a very sticky period in which troops had to hold on to their gains in face of heavy fire and attempted counter-attacks, 43 Commando broke through with the tanks, and almost at once we were leap-frogged through again to take up the chase.
Short of Molinella, when the situation in our flanks was entirely obscure, and the German situation obviously chaotic, we were halted for a couple of days during which we patrolled in all directions, taking prisoners and drinking pre-war Vermouth dug out of hiding for the occasion by the Italian Partisans.
We were taken back to Ravenna for a rest, and immediately reorganised into three troops and a recce section to meet the commitments which were designed to follow. Then, amid talk of further special training for the crossing of the Po, on a sudden we found the Po was crossed, and the end in Italy had come.
April 13th 1943 – May 8th 1945 ; Gourock – Ravenna
Brigadier, what now ?
CASUALTIES
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OFFICERS
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ORs
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Operation
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Killed
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Missing
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Wounded
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Killed
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Missing
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Wounded
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Scaletta-Messina
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1
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-
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2
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3
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-
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14
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Salerno
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7
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-
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4
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26
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9
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110
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Dalmatia
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2
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1
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6
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2
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14
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33
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Spilje
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-
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-
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4
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6
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1
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47
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Sarande
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3
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-
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3
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3
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-
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25
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Line Duties
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1
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-
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3
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10
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3
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28
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Comacchio
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-
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-
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1
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3
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-
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25
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Argenta Gap
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-
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-
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3
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4
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-
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26
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Total
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14
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1
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26
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57
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27
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308
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Total Officers : 41
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Total ORs : 392
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Embarked with unit 13 Apr 43 and remaining with unit until VE Day 1945 : 3 Officers, 161 ORs.
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Decorations and awards record from an account in a booklet called No 2 Commando Overseas written by an unknown member of No 2 Commando detailing the period April 13th 1943 to 8th May 1945 Gourock – Ravenna. Original booklet from the collection of L/Sgt Joe Rogers MM, No 2 Cdo 5 troop [transcribed by Di Edwards]
Note: This list is posted as transcribed from the document. It is not meant to be a definitive list. It is as it states, those who were in No.2 Commando itself, so for instance does not contain those who served as signallers, or in any other capacity, as part of HQ 2 Commando Brigade.
Service after the War
"After the war Jack Payne, my brother Stanley, and I, all enlisted in the London (TA) 10th Battalion Parachute Regiment, and spent 6 years jumping out of aeroplanes and balloons. I may have mentioned that we had done an initial Parachute Course on our return from Yugoslavia, at a place named Gioia del Colle, which means Happiness on the Hill.
We were in number 3 Company, based at Dagenham Essex. Jack Payne persuaded us to make up a Company Boxing Team, and we won the Inter Company Trophy, 5 years running, so they gave it to us and set up another Trophy."
Herbert Dixon enlisted with the Buffs on 15 March 1940. He then volunteered for No.5 Independent Company. After joining No.2 Commando he was posted to 6 troop. Late 1943 when the Commando was restructured he was moved to 5 troop. There are group photos of him and others in the 5 troop album.
[Image] Tim Huelin (grandson)
The personal memories of Alf Sawyer relating to his military service in No 2 Commando. Use the download facility above. Provided courtesy of his son Ian Sawyer
Read below the wartime memories of Private Sawyer No 2 Commando.
No.2 Commando Boxing Team 1943 in Gibraltar
Top row: 1. Gnr .John 'Jack' White;
Middle row: 1. nk; 2. nk; 3. LCpl Peter Sharp; 4. LCpl. A. Turpin; 8. Pte. F. Haigh.
Bottom row: 1. Harry Lumm; 2. nk; 3. Lieut. Frank Mason; 4. Lt Col 'Jack' Churchill; 5. belvd to be Capt.Samuel Jenkins; 6. nk; 7. Gdsm. Roy 'Jack' Payne.
Operation Healing 2 - Spilje, Albania, 29th July 1944. Stanley Buckmaster (5tp) and Jock Cree (5tp) are on either side of the German prisoner in the middle of the photo. Jock on the right of him as you view the photo. Photo credit: Fred Mather. Additional photos from this operation are in the No.2 Commando gallery.
Info from Eric Buckmaster and Des Rochford both No.2 Cdo :The German prisoners are wearing assault jackets from some of 5 troop and carrying ammunition housed in the pockets. Eric said that it was easier to make them carry the heavy stuff."
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Lance Corporal Fred Baker, 1 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Regimental Sergeant Major Harold Beesley died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland having been captured during operations at Dieppe, France.
Private James Catterall, 4 troop, died of wounds during operations at Termoli. Son of Thomas A. and Ellen A. Catterall; husband of Elsie Catterall, of Livesey, Lancashire.
Lieutenant George Cave died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Charles Victor and Evelyn Florence Cave; nephew of Mr. T. M. Bone, of Bristol.
Gunner John Clelland was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Marjory Clelland, of Inverness.
Private Roland Coffin died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France, in the Chateau d'Amfreville area. Son of Harold and Edith Coffin, of Yenston, Somerset.
Sergeant Alfred Cork died during operations at Vaagso.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Lance Corporal Alfred Craft MM was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [1][1a].
Private James Cullen was reported missing 14 July 1943 later presumed killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Fusilier Joseph Davies died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Alller, Germany.
Private Rodney Davies died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
Private Stanley Davis was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of William Thomas Davis and Mary Ann Davis, of Herne Bay, Kent; husband of Ellen Davis.
Sources
CWGC.
Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, was killed in action during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Walter and Alice Lavinia Dean; grandson of Elizabeth Abram, of Newby, Yorkshire.
Private Keith Dransfield died at sea. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dransfield, of Blundellsands, Liverpool. A report in the Cheshire Observer 28 August 1943 notes him as missing believed drowned.
Captain Ellis was reported missing 26 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance, later confirmed as dying of wounds whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. He had joined No.3 Commando on 12 February 1943. Son of Colonel A. C. Ellis, C.B.E., and of Mabel C.
Private Francis Evans died during operations at Vaagso, Norway. Son of Frederick George and Alice Mary Evans, of Worcester.
Private Gwilym Evans was reported missing 14 July 1943, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (later called 3 Commando Bridge).
Private Douglas Fisher was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed killed in action. Son of Lionel Fisher, and of Winifred Fisher, of Felpham, Sussex, England.
Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Albert Bertie and Isabella Rose Fowle; husband of Elizabeth Maud Hylde Patricia Fowle, of Whilborough, Devon.
Husband of Eveline (nee Carter) and father of baby Patricia.
Captain John Giles, 3 troop, died during operations at Vaagso. Served in No.3 Commando since their first raid on Guernsey. Son of Frederick William and Margaret Mary Maud Palin Giles.
Private John Gillard died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.
Guardsman David Gowans died during operations at Normandy.
Private Charles Greig was accidentally killed in India. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission list his secondary unit as No. 3 Commando. This Commando unit never served in that theatre of war. However the 3rd Commando Brigade (Nos.
Sources
CWGC.
Private Ronald Griffiths died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffiths, of Tottenham, Middlesex.
Son of William and Isabelle Gunningham, of Bristol; husband of Betty Louise Gunningham, of Henleaze, Bristol.
Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Sidney George and Sarah Ann Hammond, of Guildford, Surrey.
Source
CWGC.
Private Edward Hankinson died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of John and Zillah Hankinson, of Bentley, Yorkshire.
Private Harry Hayes was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Rifleman Robert Hayward died on 13 June 1944 of wounds inflicted on 11 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
Corporal Robert Henderson died during operations at Issel, Germany.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Private John Hewitt died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of James and Nellie Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
Private James Hicks was killed in action during operations at Vaagso, Norway. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Private Fred Hinde was reported missing 14 July 1943, later confirmed as killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Private John Hitchcock died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of John and Rose Hitchcock, of Tottenham, Middlesex.
Corporal Frederick Hopkins MM died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Henry and Dorothy K. Hopkins; husband of Mary Bisset Hopkins, of Largs, Ayrshire.
Gunner Harold Hughes died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Hughes; husband of Evelyn Agnes Hughes, of Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire.
Sources
CWGC.
Lance Corporal James Hunt died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy, France. Son of Charles William and Gertrude Hunt, of Harrow Weald, Middlesex.
Private Denis Johnson died during operations at Vaagso, Norway. Son of Edward Alfred and Ruby Helen Johnson. Denis was an old boy of Wrekin College, Shropshire, and formerly a playing member of Wolverhampton Rugby Football Club. He enlisted in 1940 and also took part in the Lofotens Raid*.
Lieutenant Eric Kiaer died [1] during the Normandy landings. He had previously been Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished services in the field. [2]"
Private Clifford Lambert was reported missing 7 June1944 during operations at Normandy, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave.
Lance Corporal William Lane died during operations at Vaagso, Norway. Son of John Thomas Lane and Georgina Lane.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Private Charles Lea died of wounds received during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Thomas and Maud B. Lea, of Wolverhampton. Private Lea had been wounded before during the raid at Vaagso, Norway, on 27 December 1941.
Private Edward Leddington was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave.
Private Robert Little died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of John and Sarah Little, of Penge, Kent.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Captain William Lloyd, 4 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field.
Sergeant David Mackie died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He had been with the commando since at least May 1942.
Son of David Arthur Goode Mackie and Gladys Eva Mackie, of Harrow, Middlesex.
Private Ernest Mallett died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Ernest Wilby Mallett and Elsie Mallett, of Enfield, Middlesex.
Private Gordon Mart died during operations at Leese (Weser Crossing).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Guardsman Alexander McDonald died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Edwin and Helen McDonald, of Gartly, Aberdeenshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Sergeant Francis McGerty died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Patrick McGerty, and of Elizabeth McGerty (nee McGlinchey); husband of Iris Marjorie McGerty, of Lincoln.
Guardsman James McGonnigle died during operations at Issel in Germany.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Private Stanley Mills, 1 troop, died during operations at Normandy.
Lance Corporal Sydney Mitchell died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
Private Leonard Moon died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Aller.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
No 3 Cdo. War Diary Appendix D (No.1) List of Battle Casualties April 1945. National Archives WO/218/83.
Private Henry Needham died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Joseph George and Ethel Beatrice Needham, of Stratford, Essex.
Lance Corporal Leslie Newell died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of John Frisby Newell and Daisy Mary Newell, of Bristol; husband of Jessie Susan Newell, of Totterdown, Bristol.
Fusilier William Nixon died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
Lance Corporal William Owen died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas and Margret Owen; husband of Joan Owen, of Putney, London.
Sources
CWGC.
Private Arthur Parsons was killed in action during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati, Sicily (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Alfred Joseph and Florence Lily Parsons, of Highbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Fusilier Ernest Pickergill died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of Ernest and Dorothy Ann Pickersgill, of Millfield, Sunderland, Co. Durham.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Lieutenant Pienaar, seconded to No 3 Commando from the South African Forces, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He had been taken prisoner during the action, but with a group of others managed to escape thier captors.
Gunner Wilfred Pritchard, from Bedford, died on 17 January 1942 of wounds inflicted on 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Lance Corporal Patrick Quinn died during operations at Normandy, France.
Source
CWGC.
Lance Corporal James Race died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John Henry and Caroline Race; husband of Georgina Marshal Race, of Tweedmouth, Berwick-on-Tweed.
CWGC.
Private John Riley died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Thomas and Caroline Riley; husband of Lilian Riley, of Aston, Warwickshire.
Private James Robb died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/79.
Private Albert Robbins died during operations at Normandy, France, in the Plain Gruchet area. He had married Miss Doris Adelaide Standing a month earlier on the 10th May 1944.
Captain Anthony Ruxton, M.C., died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Charles Harcourt Vernon Ruxton and of Phyllis Maitland Ruxton (nee Wood), of Waterrow, Somerset.
Fusilier Thomas Sharp was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas Robert and Flora Walker Sharp; husband of Elizabeth Sharp, of Maryhill, Glasgow.
Company Sergeant Major Harry Shaw, 6 troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Ernest and Frances Shaw; husband of Amelia Shaw, of Atherton, Lancashire.
Source: CWGC.
Note: There is a possible image of him in a 6 Troop photo within the gallery.
Lance Sergeant Alexander Sinclair died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Private Harry Sutton died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Leonard S. and Alice M. Sutton, of Hemsworth, Yorkshire; husband of Irene Sutton, of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
Source
CWGC.
Gunner Richard Tickell died during operations at Cassibile, Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Gunner William Wall from Birmingham died during operations at Dieppe, France.
Son of Robert and Lilian Wall; husband of Annie Cecilia Wall, of Winson Green, Birmingham.
Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Wareing from Preston Lancashire died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Lance Sergeant Frederick Winser died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Frederick David and Clara Maud Winser, of Greenford, Middlesex.
Source
CWGC.
Lieutenant Mark Woodcock was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Woodcock of Howbeck Road, Birkenhead.
Corporal Sydney Woodward died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Henry William and Ada Emma Woodward; husband of Doris Rose Woodward, of Peckham, London.
On the 28th June 1940 Captain J.F. Durnford-Slater was appointed Lieut. Colonel and ordered to raise and command No 3 Commando after volunteering for Special Service whilst Adjutant of the 23rd Medium and Heavy Training Regt., RA.
He trained and then led his Commandos on their early raids at Guernsey and the Lofoten islands, then Vaagso and Dieppe, before embarking with them to Gibraltar, North Africa, and the subsequent actions in Sicily, including that at Termoli where he was Force Commander of No 3 Commando, 43RM Commando, and Special Raiding Squadron. On his return to the UK he was appointed Deputy Commander of the new Commando Group HQ under Maj. General Robert Sturges RM, with responsibility for all Army Commandos and the planning for their subsequent role on D Day, and later operations in France and Germany after D Day.
Post war he reverted to the rank of Captain before being promoted Major, then given the honorary rank of Brigadier on his retirement from the Army in 1946.
DSO after the Vaagso raid.* Bar to his DSO after Termoli.** MiD after Lofoten Raid. *** His death in 1972 was notified to members in Commando Association Newsletter 54: "We are indeed sad to have to report the death on February 5th, last, of Brigadier John Frederick , Durnford-Slater, D.S.O., formerly Officer Commanding No. 3 Commando, the Deputy Commander of Commando Group, and, and during the period 1946/47, President of The Commando Association. The following are extracts from an appreciation by Brigadier Peter Young. "John Durnford-Slater was one of the most successful and dynamic of the Army Comrnando leaders of World War II, in which he won the D.S.O. and Bar. When in 1940 the War Office called for volunteers for Special Service, he was among the first to be selected, was promoted from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel and raised No. 3 Commando. He was a brave, tough, kindly, simple-hearted commander, who looked after his men and his officers, and strove for old-fashioned ideals which are not now much in vogue. Those who served under him in No. 3 Commando would wish to pay tribute to his memory ". Sources: The book Commando, author Brig Durnford-Slater Commando Association Newsletter 54. * London Gazette 35172, Page 3003. **London Gazette 36217, Page 4661. ***London Gazette 35172, Page 3003.In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.3 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.3 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
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RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
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ADDITIONAL
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---|---|---|---|---|---|
John, Herbert, Ronald
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Gnr
|
927138
|
MM
|
RA; Award at Dieppe
|
|
George, Henry, 'Ted'
|
Pte
|
5958457
|
|
Beds & Herts; wounded Sicily; PoW Normandy
|
|
alias Baker
|
John, C.
|
Gnr
|
6471801
|
|
RA; PoW Sicily
CasLists WO417/66
|
Adam
|
William, C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
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Adams
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
Intel Section (CA62); from Cornwall
|
Garrick, Anthony
|
Pte
|
|
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and 9 Cdo; from London (CA86)
|
|
Rex, Alsager
|
Spr
|
|
|
R.E. kia Dieppe
|
|
Victor
|
Pte
|
4974035
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts; Dieppe
|
|
Agnew
|
Jock
|
Cpl
|
|
|
2 troop (PG)
|
R.
|
LCpl
|
3311086
|
|
South Staffs Regt; wounded 14/7/43, WO417/65
|
|
Agras
|
A.B.
|
Pte
|
5440001
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI;
NWE CasLIst WO417/76
|
John
|
Pte
|
5193361
|
|
Glos. Regt; PoW 7/6/44 WO417/78
|
|
Alcock
|
C
|
LSgt
|
|
|
1 troop (CA62); from Largs.
|
John
|
Capt
|
113655
|
MC
|
Seaforth Hldrs; kia
|
|
Allen
|
A.R.
|
Pte
|
5624626
|
|
Devonshires; CasList 1944 WO417/76; (LL1)
|
John, Duncan
|
RSM
|
7880076
|
GM, MiD
|
RAC; (LL1)
|
|
Allen
|
Nathaniel, 'Nat'
|
Spr
|
|
RE; and 10(IA) Cdo Apr45 RE Service Card; wounded 27/12/41 WO417/37; (CA63)
|
|
Allisin
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Allsford
|
R
|
LCpl
|
5619290
|
|
Devonshires; WO417/67 CasList wounded Sicily
|
Ambridge
|
William, John
|
Bdr
|
|
RA Attestations 1940; (CA105)
|
|
Andrew, Alexander
|
Pte
|
3196988
|
|
KOSB; kia Dieppe
|
|
Andrews
|
A.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL1)
|
Archer
|
Ronald, F.
|
Pte
|
5570134
|
|
Wilts Regt; (CA119); 1/8/44 wounded WO417/80; WD
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
Pte
|
3452445
|
|
DLI; PoW
|
|
Arthur
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (LL1)
|
Ashby
|
Arthur
|
|
|
|
-
|
Ashcroft
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
-
|
Ashton
|
P
|
Mne
|
PO/X109636
|
|
and 40RM Cdo (3 Cdo WD Aug 1943 Field Returns)
|
Askew
|
D
|
Gnr
|
3709954
|
|
R.A. / 9 Jun44 HQ Troop
(1st line reinforcements)
|
Hubert, David
|
CSM
|
2654315
|
|
Coldstream Guards
|
|
Bacon
|
Harold, Edward
|
Cpl
|
5883059
|
|
Northants; CA113; Op Husky 4 Tp (WD); Termoli 5 Oct43CasList WO417/68
|
David, Alexander
|
Lt
|
268224
|
|
A&SH; LG36031; and 12 Cdo (LL1)
|
|
Bailey
|
H
|
Cpl
|
|
|
died of illness 1950 (CA12)
|
Victor, Robert
|
LSgt
|
5439410
|
|
D.C.L.I. wounded R Aller
|
|
Bailey
|
V.A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Middx. (LL1)
|
Bailey
|
W.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Surrey (LL1)
|
Fred
|
LCpl
|
4923073
|
|
S. Staffs Regt; kia
|
|
|
Gnr
|
6471801
|
|
alias of J.C. Abrahams
|
|
Baker
|
R.I.H.
|
|
|
|
and 2 Cdo. 2009 resided Hemel Hempstead (DR)
|
Baker
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Norfolk (LL1)
|
Ronald,Douglas
|
Tpr
|
6351872
|
MM
|
QORWK;Dieppe PoW
|
|
Banner
|
H.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Staffs (LL1)
|
Barber
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL1); (CA14)
|
Ralph
|
Pte
|
4079711
|
|
SWB; (LL1); 7Jun44 PoW CasList WO417/82
|
|
Barber
|
Richard,Bruce 'George'
|
Fus
|
6472223
|
|
Royal Fusiliers; (CA118); (PG)
|
Bardell
|
D.A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Herts. (LL1)
|
Barker
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Barlow
|
C
|
Gnr/Bdr
|
14366716
|
|
RA; 4 Troop; wounded 14/7/44 WO417/79; CA14
|
Barlow
|
John, Donking
|
Dvr/Tpr
|
T/741701
|
|
R.A.S.C; (PG)
|
Barnes,
aka Lanning
|
Charles, H.
|
Pte
|
5049077
|
|
Welch Regt; Pow 16Nov'43 WO417/71 and 93; (CA108)
|
H.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA14)
|
|
John, Edward, 'Jack'
|
LSgt
|
3605378
|
|
Border Regt; wounded twice
|
|
R
|
Fus
|
6461913
|
|
Wounded and PoW 7Jun44 Normandy
|
|
Barratt
|
D.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Kingston (LL1)
|
Cyril, Ernest
|
Pte
|
5388318
|
|
Ox & Bucks; Kia Dieppe
|
|
E.C.
|
Pte
|
5438535
|
|
DCLI; CasList POW Dieppe WO392/1
|
|
P
|
Pte
|
14429630
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
Derek, A.
|
Cpl
|
5440990
|
|
& CMWTC; wounded Vaagso, PoW Sicily
|
|
Peter, Ian
|
Lt Col
|
73118
|
DSO*
|
SLI; and 12 cdo; OC 3 Cdo 1945
|
|
Bartlett
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Bates
|
J.E.
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Staffs (LL1)
|
Batten
|
W.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
From Rayleigh (LL1)
|
Bayliss
|
H
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Worcs. (LL1)
|
Beales
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Bean
|
R.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Surrey (LL1)
|
Alexander, Austin
|
Sig
|
2578129
|
MiD
|
R. Sigs; (LL2)
|
|
Beddows
|
Herbert, 'Bert'
|
Pte
|
5783477
|
|
R.Norfolk Regt; wounded and PoW 7Jun44 CasList WO417/79 and 81
|
Beecham
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
BFPO 69 (LL2)
|
Harold, Edwin
|
RSM
|
549217
|
|
Royal Hussars; died as PoW 1945
|
|
Kenneth, Sydney
|
Gnr
|
2082283
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Bernard, Elgar
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Birmingham (CA54)(CA98)
|
|
Bennett
|
John, Idris (Jack, Taffy)
|
Tpr
|
3911811
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Maurice, William, John
|
Gnr
|
84944
|
|
RA; POW Escape evasion WO208/3348/38
|
|
W.R.
|
Pte
|
14766624
|
|
Lincs. Regt; wounded 21/1/45 WO417/ 88; from Birmingham (LL2)
|
|
Bergbaum
|
H
|
Lt
|
314895
|
|
Essex Regt
|
Berwick
|
R.K.
|
Gdsm
|
2701087
|
|
Scots Gds; WD; wounded 7Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Betts
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Pontypool (LL2)
|
Betts
|
S.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Biagi
|
C.A.
|
Lt
|
|
|
and 47RM (LL2)
|
Bilton
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Hull (LL2)
|
Bingham
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
6482283
|
|
R. Fus. wounded twice CasLists; (CA103)
|
|
A.H.H.
|
Pte
|
4914763
|
|
S.Staffs Regt; CasLists WO417/77 and 81
|
|
Bird
|
E J
|
Pte
|
14643796
|
|
Beds&Herts; WO417/80
CasList wounded NWE.
|
Bird
|
I
|
Cpl
|
5179412
|
|
Glos Regt
|
Bird
|
J.B. 'Dicky'
|
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA71)
|
Bird
|
William, C.
|
Gdsm
|
2702095
|
|
Scots Gds; from Leven (CA47)
|
Frederick, Walter
|
Fus
|
14317282
|
|
Royal Scots Fus; kia
|
|
Bissett
|
John,Valentine 'Jacky'
|
|
|
|
|
Black
|
Alfred, John
|
Pte
|
5050317
|
|
N Staffs Regt
|
Blackford
|
Amos, Austin
|
LSgt
|
268423
|
|
& HOC; later Capt; emig. Canada (CA54); LG38245
|
Bladen
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Staffs (LL2)
|
Blaikie
|
David, Alexander
|
Lt
|
220498
|
|
RASC; Joined 3 Cdo 4/7/44 (CR)
|
Blanchard | William, John | Lt | 197443 | RA; posted to No.2 Cdo 9/11/43 (3 Cdo WD) | |
C.J.
|
Pte
|
4077794
|
|
SWB; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77. (LL2)
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Huddersfield (CA75)
|
|
Blissett
|
Douglas
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Blowers
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Bluett
|
George, Redvers
|
Gnr
|
833895
|
|
RA; WO417/76 CasList wounded NWE.
|
Bluett
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
From Co. Durham (LL2)
|
Blyth
|
D.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 9 Cdo (LL2)
|
Boardley
|
Archibald
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bond
|
George, Eric
|
Major
|
|
|
From Liverpool (LL2)
|
Bonney
|
R. 'Sid'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Bookless
|
David, F.
|
Cpl
|
2049398
|
|
Beds&Herts; WO417/66
CasList wounded Sicily 14Jul43; CA44.
|
Bow
|
A
|
Pte
|
14420894
|
|
East Surreys
|
Bowers
|
E.C.
|
Pte
|
14408427
|
|
Middx; wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Bowler
|
Walter, Stanley
|
LCpl
|
10548172
|
|
REME; kia
|
Boxall
|
Alfred, James
|
Cpl
|
|
|
East Surreys; (CA63).
|
John, Douglas
|
Pte
|
5952406
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Boyd
|
Alexander
|
Rfn
|
|
|
and CBTC; from Worthing (CA76)
|
Francis
|
Cpl
|
3596510
|
|
R. Irish Fus; kia Sicily
|
|
Cyril, Thomas
|
Pte
|
5956518
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Dieppe; died as a PoW.
|
|
Bradley
|
E.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Edgar, William
|
Capt
|
77384
|
MiD
|
R Inniskilling Fusiliers; award at Vaagso
|
|
Harold, Bower
|
Capt
|
253687
|
|
Sherwood Forester
|
|
Braithwaite
|
Ronald, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
Vaagso; 1971 F.C.O. Oslo (CA52), British Consul Serbia (1974)(LG46216)
|
Brayne
|
H.V.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
MT Section (PG); & 47RM Cdo lka Salop (LL2)
|
P
|
Fus
|
14350042
|
|
R Northumberland Fusiliers; wounded 28/2/45 WO417/89
|
|
Brereton
|
Gerry
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Brian
|
William,Henry
|
|
|
|
|
Bridges
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Wolverhampton (LL2)
|
Desmond, George
|
Pte
|
14604360
Police
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
George, William
|
CSM
|
7887844
|
|
RTR; kia
|
|
Bright
|
Alexander
|
Gnr
LBdr
|
820761
|
|
RA Attestation 1932; (LL2); wounded 6Aug44 CasList WO417/80; WD Appdx E1
|
Brindle
|
Thomas
|
Gdm
|
2720672
|
|
Irish Gds; CA108; wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Bristow
|
James, Derrick 'Big Jim'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Britnell
|
William, J. 'Bill'
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
John
|
Bdr
|
220463
|
DCM
|
and 8 Cdo and 1 SBS
|
|
Fred, Stanley
|
Pte
|
7266034
|
|
RAMC; kia Dieppe
|
|
Brodie
|
Maurice, William, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
Known as John; (LL2); (CA51); (CA88)
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
4918214
|
|
S.Staffs; wounded 8/7/44 CasList WO417/79
|
|
Brookes
|
A.J., 'Jim'
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
From Worthing (CA100)
|
Ernest, Terrance
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Enfield (CA101)
|
|
Brooks
|
N
|
Pte
|
5958422
|
|
Beds&Herts; WO417/66 CasList wounded Sicily 14Jul43
|
John
|
Pte
|
4132075
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia Dieppe
|
|
Brown
|
A.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Plymouth (LL2)
|
Brown
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Frederick
|
|
|
|
|
Les, C.
|
Pte
|
14566694
|
|
Beds &Herts Regt; wounded 11/4/45 WO417/91; (LL2)
|
|
Robert, 'Bob' 'Nosher'
|
Cpl
|
3856668
|
MiD
|
Loyal Regt / RE
|
|
Brown
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
14527657
|
|
S.Staffs; WO417/81 CasList wounded NWE 17Aug44
|
John, Robert
|
Pte
|
5434487
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI; kia Dieppe
|
|
J
|
Fus
|
6482239
Police
|
|
R.Fusiliers
|
|
Bryant
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Medical Section (WD July43 Appdx D2 p5
|
Bryant
|
R.H.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From nr Worcester (LL2) (poss id with above)
|
Buchan
|
Andrew
|
Cpl
|
3134093
|
|
R.S.F.; took part at Bova Marina (WD Sept43) (CA94)
|
Hubert, John
|
Capt
|
101341
|
|
R Signals; (CA54)
|
|
Bull
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Bristol (LL2)
|
Bullock
|
Herbert, F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
PG
|
Burden
|
James, Frank
|
|
|
|
|
Burns
|
T.
|
Pte
|
14986534
|
|
Durham LI; wounded 12/4/45 CasList WO417/9
|
Burns
|
Thomas, Cannon
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Luton (CA75); may be ident with above
|
Burrows
|
Maurice, Edward
|
Cfn
|
10591924
|
|
REME; (LL2); (PG)
|
Bush
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Hamps (LL2)
|
Charles, Norman
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
RA
|
|
Anthony, D.C.
|
Lt
|
103008
|
|
RAC; 5 Troop; kia
|
|
Butler
|
Arthur, H.E.
|
Pte
|
|
BEM
|
|
Butler
|
B.M.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
From London (LL2)
|
Brian, Dear
|
Major
|
85295
|
MC
|
East Surrey Regt; kia
|
|
Eric, Henry, Dunn
|
LSgt /
Lt
|
5048390; 292938
|
|
Wounded St Nazaire; to UK then 1943 to OCTU.Lt.
|
|
James
|
Fus
|
3128842
|
|
R.Scots Fus; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
|
Caddy
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
14202132
|
|
Duke Of Cornwalls LI; NWE CasList WO417/76; (CA54)
|
Cadman
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
|
|
Royal East Kent Regt
|
Caley
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2698028
|
|
Scots Gds/ 9 Jun44 6 Troop
(1st line reinforcements)
|
Caley
|
R.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Caley
|
Richard, David, Luke
|
Sgt
|
4547506
|
|
West Yorks Regt
|
Camfield
|
B
|
|
|
|
|
A
|
Pte
|
14317287
|
|
RAC; Wounded 14/7/43 Sicily (WD) | |
Campbell
|
G.E.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo lka London SW8 (LL3)
|
Lesley, 'Jock'
|
Gdsm
|
2697390
|
|
Scots Guards; 3 troop; kia
|
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA;&62Cdo;1961 Deputy Chief Constable Hamilton Police (CA33)(CA46)
|
|
Cardoza
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Edward, Albert
|
Pte
|
14203544
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI; kia
|
|
Frederick, Albert
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; brother of Edward
|
|
Carle
|
A
|
Pte
|
14220489
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
Carlin
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
LKA Motherwell - report in the Motherwell Times 3/5/1946
|
Alan
|
LCpl
|
6344509
|
|
QORWK; kia Vaagso
|
|
Carney
|
John
|
|
|
|
Kings Regt (Liverpool)
|
Carson
|
William, Robert
|
Fus
|
6979860
|
|
R Irish Fusiliers; (LL3)
|
Donald, A.
|
Fus
|
6482271
Police
|
|
R.Fus. / 9 Jun44 2 Troop (1st line reinforcements)
|
|
Carter
|
J.K.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA36)
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; died accident
|
||
R.F.
|
Gnr
|
5256423
|
|
RA; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
|
Casey
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
6399236 Royal Sussex Regt
|
|
3Cdo; 8Cdo; SRS/SAS.
(service record)
|
Cashin
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Maurice, Francis, 'Michael'
|
Sgt
|
824949
|
|
RA/R.Fus./ wounded Sicily 14/7/43. CasList WO417/65
|
|
Cassidy
|
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Caten
|
Buck
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Cattell
|
Charles, Sydney
|
|
6141548
|
|
East Surrey Regt
|
James
|
Pte
|
3300037
|
|
Border Regt; kia Termoli
|
|
George,Charles, Montague
|
Lt
|
176016
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Chadwick
|
Robert
|
Tpr
|
|
|
From Newquay (CA74, CA93)
|
Chadwick
|
R
|
Gnr
|
3857115
|
|
R.A; (LL11)
|
Chandler
|
K.L.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Kenneth, Harold
|
Pte
|
5958297
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts Regt
|
|
Charles
|
|
Pte
|
|
MM
|
|
Charlesworth
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3442172
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Chater
|
J.F.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Chatham
|
Sydney
|
|
|
|
|
Chatton
|
E.W.
|
Lt
|
185445
|
|
RA; wounded 19/8/42 CasList WO417/3
|
Chew
|
Cyril, Douglas
|
Gdsm
|
2665368
|
|
WO208/3345 PoW report; LL3
|
Child
|
Kenneth, A.
|
Pte
|
5958548
|
|
Beds&Herts; WO417/67
CasList wounded Sicily 14Jul43
|
Childs
|
F.E.
|
LCpl
|
6854309
|
|
KRRC; wounded 5/10/43 and 29/1/45 CasLists WO417/68 and 88
|
Albert, Edgar
|
Pte
|
6297203
|
|
The Buffs; died wounds
|
|
Chilton
|
Ronald, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Staffs (CA108)
|
Chisholm
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
4 Tp Sicily (WD); lka Buxted, Sussex (LL3); (PG)
|
W.R.G.P.
|
LSgt
|
6844883
|
|
KRRC; PoW Dieppe
CasList WO417/52; (CA75)
|
|
Chivers
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 troop; from Tonbridge (CA113) (PG)
|
Chorlton
|
Dudley, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo; from Norfolk (CA79)
|
Christmas
|
Arthur
|
Lt
|
2371401,
327737
|
|
Worc Regt; OCTU 1944
LG36765; (CA118)
|
Robert, William
|
Cpl
|
5990123
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Churcher
|
G
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
John, Malcolm, Thorpe,Fleming
|
Maj
|
|
DSO*, MC*
|
Manchester Regt
1942 - OC 2 Cdo
|
|
Richard, George
|
Pte
|
14559192
|
|
Herts Regt; (CA87)
|
|
Clark
|
A.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Clark
|
Harry, Frederick, Douglas
|
Gnr (DvrOp)
|
|
RA Attestations 1938;
wounded 20Aug44 CasLists WO417/81
|
|
L.W.C.
|
Pte
|
5962427
|
|
Beds & Herts; (LL3); wounded 20/8/44 CasList WO417/81
|
|
Sidney, Charles
|
Pte
|
5989664
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts; wounded Vaagso; MM Dieppe
|
|
Clark
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Clarke
|
Frederick, John
|
Fus
|
|
1940 RA attestation record; to R. Scots 27/10/43
|
|
Hilary, Laurence
|
Fus
|
6482249
|
|
Royal Fus; kia
|
|
Clarke
|
P
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL3)
|
Clarke
|
R.O.
|
Rfn
|
6854342
|
|
KRRC; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77; (LL3)
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
14609249
|
|
Loyal Regt; 3 Cdo from May 44
|
|
L.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(LL3)
|
|
Clay
|
V.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(LL3); Medical Section (WD July43 Appdx D2 p5)
|
F. (possibly Frank)
|
Fus
|
3129351
|
|
R. Scots Fus; Pow Dieppe CasList WO417/52.
|
|
John, Mcdonald
|
Gnr
|
260642
|
|
RA; kia Sicily
|
|
Robert,Andrew
|
Lt
|
88691
|
|
R. Scots Fus; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Clements
|
D.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL3)
|
Clements
|
Robert, Gibson
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Clifford
|
Michael, F.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Ernest, L.
|
Cpl
|
5510933
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI; PoW 14Jul43 CasList WO417/65
|
|
Clinton
|
James, 'Jimmy'
|
Gdsm
|
2781976
|
|
(PG)
|
Vernon
|
TSM
|
5620234
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
J.E.
|
Pte
|
5511609
|
|
Hants; wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1; CasList WO417/80
|
|
Coats
|
David
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Dundee (CA120)
|
Cobby
|
Trevor, Guy
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hastings (CA48)
|
Cockbill
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Rugby (LL3)
|
Roland
|
Pte
|
5510151
|
|
Hants Regt; kia
|
|
Ernest, Dennis
|
LCpl
|
5955773
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe .
|
|
Thomas
|
LCpl
|
5338884
|
|
R. Berks. Regt; kia
|
|
Cole
|
Freddie
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Coleman
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Coleman
|
William, George
|
Gdsm
|
2659949
|
|
Coldstream Guards Register; 9 Jun44 2 Tp (1st line reinforcements)
|
Collett
|
Percival, Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Colley
|
Charles,William, Richard
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Scarborough (CA100)
|
Clive, Eric, A.
|
Sgt
|
5499772
|
MiD
|
Hampshire Regt
|
|
Collins
|
E
|
LCpl
|
5948675
|
|
Herts Regt; wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Peter, Leslie
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Oxford (CA57)
|
|
Collins
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Colvin
|
A
|
Pte
|
3063902
|
|
Lowland Regt; (WD Field Return Dec43)
|
Compton
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Korea (R. Norfolk Regt) (CA15)
|
Connelly
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Connolly
|
G.H.
|
Pte
|
14779568
|
|
Leic. Regt; wounded Feb 45 CasList WO417/88
|
Thomas, Festus, 'Tim'
|
RQMS
|
239343
|
|
E. Surrey Regt; and Captain 10(IA) Cdo
|
|
William, Andrew
|
LSgt
|
6139725
|
|
E.Surrey; Dieppe PoW
|
|
James
|
Gnr
|
6015602
|
|
RA; kia Sicily
|
|
Cook
|
R
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Fife (LL3)
|
Cook
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Notts. (LL3)
|
Percival, Victor, George, Peter.
|
LCpl
|
6103830
|
|
QRR; CA118; CasList 7Jun44 WO417/81
|
|
Cooper
|
Denis, M.
|
|
|
|
|
George, William
|
Gnr
|
5256462
|
|
RA; kia Dieppe
|
|
Cooper
|
John, Stanley
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Cheshire (CA119)
|
K.C.
|
LCpl
|
7903119
|
|
RAC; Pow Dieppe
|
|
Coppin
|
R.C.
|
Pte
|
6213835
|
|
Middlesex Regt; (CA113) (PG)
|
Alfred, James
|
Sgt
|
5614500
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Cornford
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
11411421
|
|
3 Tp (PG)
|
Samuel, David
|
Capt
|
119736
|
MiD
|
RAMC; kia Dieppe
|
|
Cottam
|
George, H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
query unit id with George Cottam, 3 Cdo Bde HQ (CA95 - CA103)
|
Cottam
|
K.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka North Harrow (LL3)
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
5114173
|
|
R. Warwickshire Regt; kia
|
|
Charles, John
|
Pte
|
7022513
|
|
RAC; wounded NWE 1Aug44 CasList WO417/80
|
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
5891321
|
|
Northants Regt; kia
|
|
Coupland
|
R
|
Gnr Dvr Mech
|
4697991
|
|
RA; wounded 10Aug44 CasList WO417/80
|
Edward, George, Bertram, 'Joe'
|
LSgt
|
6288104
|
|
from Kent (CA43 and CA113)
|
|
Cowieson
|
Alistair, 'Alick'
|
Lt
|
|
|
& CBTC (PG) (CA86)
|
Cowley
|
P.A.
|
Pte
|
3197923
|
|
KOSB; wounded 1945 NWE CasList WO417/88.
|
A
|
Pte
|
7948452
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
|
Anthony, Francis
|
Rfn
|
6920635
|
|
Rifle Bde; kia Sicily
|
|
J.A. 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
6215811
|
|
Middlesex Regt; wounded 11/4/45 CasList WO417/91
|
|
Cox
|
James, Daniel
|
Pte
|
|
|
( LL3) (CA88)
|
Alfred, James
|
LCpl
|
5950610
|
MM
|
Beds and Herts Regt; kia Sicily; award at Dieppe
|
|
Craggs
|
William, Ley
|
LCpl
|
6919598
|
|
GHQ Liaison Regt kia Dieppe embarked with 3 Cdo
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
Creed
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
HQ Tp (Command Sec.) (WD 15Nov43 appdx J5)
|
Creswick
|
P.J.
|
Pte
|
6202653
|
|
King's Regt; (CA101); wounded NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Crick
|
Frederick, William
|
LSgt
|
2656360
|
|
Coldstream Gds records; wounded NWE CasList Wo417/76
|
Crickmar
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Crisp
|
A.E.
|
Pte
|
4541899
|
|
W. Yorks / 9 Jun44 4 Tp (1st line reinforcements)
|
Cross
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crowe
|
Wilfred, R.
|
|
|
|
|
Cubitt
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
6203495
|
|
Middx Regt; wounded Vaagso CasList
WO417/36; (CA113)
|
Cuell
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Eric, Rueben
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA107)(CA40)
|
|
James, Kennedy
|
Pte
|
2761938
|
|
Black watch; kia Sicily
|
|
William
|
LSgt
|
6010289
|
|
Essex Regt; kia Vaagso
|
|
Cummings
|
Eric, S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bedworth (CA120)
|
Cummings
|
John
|
Lt
|
77341
|
|
KORR; HQ Tp Jul'43 (WD); wounded Italy
|
Cunningham
|
R.J.
|
Lt
|
304610
|
|
A&SH / 9 Jun44 6 Troop (1st line reinforcements)
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
DCM
|
|
|
Cunningham
|
W
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
5258675
|
|
Worcs. Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Curren
|
D.F.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Joined 3 Cdo 1/7/44 (CR)
|
John, Leslie 'Jack'
|
LCpl
|
7625966
|
|
RAOC; wounded Dieppe; (CA107)
|
|
Curtis
|
Leonard, William
|
Pte
|
6025725
|
|
Essex Regt/ SSRF/
kia 2SAS
|
Curtis
|
|
Major
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
REGT/ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dakers
|
R.J.
|
Gnr
|
11061864
|
|
RA wounded Sicily CasList WO417/65
|
J.G.
|
A/Cpl
|
5507071
|
|
Hamps. Regt; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
|
Darby
|
G
|
LCpl
|
14202153
|
|
Devonshire Regt; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Frederick,Joshua 'Freddy'
|
Sgt
|
5949117
|
DCM
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Daniel, McF.
'Danny'
|
Fus
|
14282602
|
|
RSF; 9 Jun44 5Tp 1st Line
reinforcements; 2Aug44 CasList WO417/81
|
|
John, Batholomew
|
Pte
|
11000073
|
|
RA and KORR; wounded 6Jun44 WO417/79.
|
|
Davies
|
J.E. 'Jack' (poss. Robert John E.C.)
|
LSgt
|
|
|
lka Goring on Sea (CA112)
|
Davies
|
John, Geoffrey, Morris
|
Tpr
|
14391305
|
|
Manchester Regt; Wounded 8Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Joseph, Reginald
|
Fus
|
4209027
|
|
Royal Welch Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Davies
|
N
|
Pte
|
3659536
|
|
S Lancs.
|
Rodney, Hugh
|
Pte
|
5445212
|
|
Duke Of Cornwalls LI; kia
|
|
Davies
|
T
|
Pte
|
7957999
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded Italy 14July43 CasList WO417/65
|
W.L.
|
Pte
|
14241736
Police
|
|
(LL4)
|
|
Davis
|
A
|
Sgt
|
S/57382
|
|
RASC
|
Davis
|
Eric, Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
MT Section (PG)
|
Jack, Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4) (CA59)
|
|
Stanley, George
|
Pte
|
5511236
|
|
Hamps Regt; kia
|
|
John, Cyril, 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
|
MM
|
later Lieut.
|
|
Herbert, Frank, 'Bert'
|
LCpl
|
14241846
|
|
R.Sussex Regt; wounded 14Jul43; (CA68)
|
|
Dawes
|
C
|
|
|
|
|
Dawes
|
G.M.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL4)
|
Guy, Nicholas
|
Lt
|
73131
|
|
SWB; PoW Dieppe later Major (CA106)
|
|
Dawson
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
A.B.
|
Fus
|
14347737
|
|
R.Northumberland Fus.
|
|
Dawson
|
H.W.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
James, Henry
|
LBdr
|
826112
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
William
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; PoW St Nazaire
|
||
Dayman
|
J
|
Pte
|
3445517
|
|
Loyal Regt
|
De Crespigny
|
V.T.G.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Luis, Eric, Rupert
|
LCpl
|
7611796
|
MBE
|
RAOC; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Dean
|
B.E.
|
Pte
|
4545936
|
|
West Yorks Regt; wounded 12Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Ronald, Cyril
|
Gdsm
|
2623256
|
|
Grenadier Guards; kia
|
|
Delaney
|
W
|
Rfn
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Dell
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Sigs; injury by booby trapped ME109 on beach (WD 2/9/43)
|
Joah, Selwyn, 'Joe'
|
Capt
|
14241763
329309
|
MM
|
Sherwood Forresters; and 1 Bde (CA106); Police Intake
|
|
Thomas, Gerald
|
LSgt
|
14241660
Police
|
|
Cheshire Regt; CasLists WO417/66 and WO417/76
|
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Durham LI; post war Police; (LL4); (PG)
|
|
Denton
|
William, D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
5 troop; from Coventry (CA31)(CA112)
|
Denton
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
John, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
2010303
|
|
R.E. / PoW Dieppe (CasList WO417/52)
|
|
John, G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA98)
|
|
Diamond /
Magnoni
|
'Max' /
Bruno, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
born Bruno MAGNONI (CA75, CA90, CA110)
|
Dick
|
Stanley
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA73)
|
Dickason
|
D
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Samuel, Edgar,
'Sam'
|
CSM
|
|
MBE
|
and 8 Cdo; MBE (Civil Divn); (CA87, CA108)
|
|
John, L. 'Jack'
|
LCpl
|
14241642
Police
|
|
RAC; PoW Sicily; (CA120)
|
|
Dickinson
|
T
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Derrick, John
|
LSgt
|
14205604
|
|
Suffolks; wounded NWE 24Jan45 CasList WO417/88
|
|
James, Frederick
|
LSgt
|
5885246
|
BEM
|
Beds & Herts; 4 Troop
|
|
Dixon
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dobson
|
R
|
Capt
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
P.R.
|
Pte
|
5255735
|
|
Worcs. Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Dolan
|
Patrick, K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
later Sgt (CA54)
|
Dolby
|
Alec, Victor
|
Pte
|
6029697
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded Sicily 14Jul43 CasList WO417/66; (CA102)(CA120)
|
William, Arthur, Watkins
|
Pte
|
14241623 Police
|
|
QOCH; PoW 14Jul43 Stalag 18A (WO392/11); (CA114)
|
|
Donnelly
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
|
Donnelly
|
Terence, Alfred
|
Major
|
|
MBE
|
and 1 Bde. HQ, later Lt Col (CA18) (CA93)
|
Donovan
|
Gerald, P.
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
(CA88)
|
James
|
Pte
|
5948105
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
6349636
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Dowling
|
Edmund, Cecil, Joseph
|
Capt
|
337805
|
|
RA; Maj. 29Cdo1964; later Lt. Col; LG38212; (CA22)(CA26)(CA38)(CA52)
|
John, K.
|
TSM
|
4458341
|
MM
|
DLI; award at Sicily
|
|
Downs
|
Ron, W.
|
LSgt
|
14401363
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90; (CA111)
|
Downes
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
Essex Regt
|
Frederick, T.
|
Pte
|
5949825
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Op Ambassador
|
|
Drain
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Drake
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Keith, Charles
|
Pte
|
4126461
|
|
Cheshire Regt; died at sea
|
|
Bertie, William
|
Tpr
|
|
|
HWT; (CA6)(CA100)
|
|
Michael, Henry
|
Lieut
|
269428
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; WO417/8 and LG36023; 1951 Hon. Captain LG39345
|
|
Henry, Richard, 'Harry'
|
LSgt
|
5381387
|
|
Ox and Bucks / PoW Dieppe (Cas List WO417/52); (CA74)
|
|
P.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
|
Drewell
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
John
|
Fus
|
14241662 Police
|
|
Lanc Fus; PoW Sicily CasList WO417/66
|
|
Driver
|
John, T.
|
Fus
|
|
|
CA88 (from Preston)
|
Leonard, William
|
Lieut
|
|
|
PoW Dieppe
|
|
Thomas
|
Tpr
|
14241624 Police
|
|
RAC / 9 Jun44 HQ Tp. MT section
|
|
Dryden
|
Derrick, S.
|
Pte
|
14784275
|
|
DLI; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90
|
Denis
|
Cpl
|
6139501
|
|
East Surreys; PoW Op Ambassador
|
|
T
|
Pte
|
2880451
|
|
Gordons/CasLists/wounded NWE
|
|
Dunford
|
Edwin/Edward
|
Tpr
|
14317743
|
|
R.A.C / 9 Jun44 5 Troop 1st linereinforcements
|
Dungate
|
Walter, Henry
|
Sgt
|
816399
|
|
RA; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/49
|
E.C.
|
Tpr
|
14241764
Police
|
|
RAC; PoW Termoli
|
|
Dunlop
|
T
|
Pte
|
3187683
|
|
KOSB; woundedFrance Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Dunn
|
E.G.
|
Pte
|
621401O
|
|
Middlesex Regt; wounded Italy 14July43; CasList WO417/64
|
Dunne
|
D
|
Cpl
|
2826204
|
|
Highland Regt; wounded Sicily (WD); (LL4)
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
3663641
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Philip, Russell, Rendell
|
Capt
|
30978
|
MC
|
Royal Horse Guards; and 8 Cdo; and SS Bde HQ
|
|
Dunwell
|
J
|
Fus
|
14329794
|
|
RSF; wounded 10Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Durham
|
J
|
LSgt
|
14241763
|
|
S/N suggests poss Police Intake
|
John, F.
|
Brig
|
41090
|
DSO*
|
Commanding Officer
|
|
Durling
|
H.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
6 Troop; Boxer (Forum) ; Sunday Post 23/11/1941
|
Dyche
|
Clifford
|
Pte
|
4976808
|
|
Sherwood Forresters / 26Jun 44, reinforcements No.3 Cdo. 1 Troop)
|
Dyer
|
Les, W.
|
|
|
|
|
Denis, Victor
|
Tpr
|
14317744
|
|
RAC; PoW Sicily CasLists WO417/65
|
|
East
|
Gerald
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
F.J.
|
Pte
|
5618184
|
|
Devonshire Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Easton
|
William, J.
|
CSM
|
14241821
Police ??
|
|
& CBTC; Coldstream Gds and Norfolk Regt; from Barnstaple (CA76)
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Edgington
|
E.E.
|
Tsm
|
|
|
|
Edmondson
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
2 Tp; LL4.
|
Russell, Morgan
|
Pte
|
|
|
Glosters; from 4 Cdo to 3 Cdo post war.
|
|
William, John
|
LSgt
|
5500444
|
|
Hamps. Regt; kia
|
|
Edwards
|
Derek
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
John, M.
|
Gnr
|
14759431
|
|
R Artillery
|
Peter
|
Gdsm
|
2720703
|
|
Irish Gds; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Reginald,William
|
CSM
|
5958979
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; died
|
|
Edwards
|
Stanley, Edward
|
L/Cpl
|
5946317
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
William
|
Pte
|
3064804
|
|
Lowland Regt; died in service
|
|
Edwards
|
William, J.
|
Cpl
|
4378856
|
|
SWB; wounded 2Aug44 remaining on duty WD Appdx E no.1
|
Eeles
|
E.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Sydney, Oswald
|
Sgt
|
14317813
|
|
RA; LL4; CasLists
wounded Sicily 14Jul43.
|
|
William, Hugh
|
Capt
|
74399
|
|
RA; (LL4); LG37767; Sicily CasLists WO417/5 and 8
|
|
Elliot
|
Thomas, Wilson
|
Gnr
|
3598665
|
|
RA; (LL4); Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/54.
|
Arthur, Alfred, Burdon
|
Capt
|
191508
|
|
RASC; died of wounds
|
|
Ellis
|
E.A.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL4)
|
Harold
|
Capt
|
2930944
295392
|
MiD
|
RA; OCTU Oct'43; MiD 1945 LG37340; from Stourbridge (CA109)
|
|
Ellis
|
Stanley, William
|
Pte
|
2969786
|
|
QOCH; wounded Sicily 14Jul'43 - WO417/65; (CA114)
|
Emmott
|
Harry
|
CSM
|
3446285
|
|
Lan. Fus; PoW Dieppe WO417/52; Stalag 344 WO392/1; PoW 25283; CA50 and CA87
|
Ennis
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
3969969
|
|
Welch Regt; 4 Troop wounded Sicily (WD)
|
Enoch
|
Kenneth, William
|
Bdr
|
|
RA;CasList WO417/39 wounded 27Dec41
|
|
Erskine
|
E
|
Gnr
|
14317289
|
|
RA
|
John, Channon
|
Lieut
|
160065
|
|
RE; (PG), (CA93), LG35034
|
|
Erskine
|
Y
|
Gnr
|
14317289
|
|
RA; wounded to 66 Gen Hosp Catania (WD )
|
William, Whitson
|
Lieut
|
112866
|
MC
|
Royal Warwickshire Regt
|
|
Evans
|
A.W.
|
LSgt
|
|
MM
|
|
Arthur, David, Henry
|
Fus
|
4209975
|
|
R. Welch Fus; kia
|
|
Evans
|
D
|
Pte
|
5190070
|
|
Glos Regt; CasLists NWE WO417/80
|
Evans
|
E.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Francis, George
|
Pte
|
5250055
|
|
Worcs. Regt; kia
|
|
Evans
|
G.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goronwy, Wyn
|
Sgt
|
14241738 Police
|
|
RWF; wounded Sicily 14Jul'43 WO417/65
|
|
Evans
|
Glyndwr
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Gwilyn or Gwilym
|
Pte
|
14241612
Police
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Leslie, Daniel
|
Gdsm
|
14241613 Police
|
|
Welsh Gds; (CA78)
|
|
T.W.
|
Pte
|
3960772
|
|
Wilts. Regt; PoW with 7 Cdo escaped WO208/3343
|
|
William
|
Pte
|
14241614 Police
|
|
Welch Regt; PoW Sicily CasList WO417/66
|
|
Neville, John
|
LCpl
|
3606777
|
BEM
|
Lancs Fus; wounded 15/8/44; (CA30)(CA40); award 1960
|
|
Farey
|
Les, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
3973646
|
|
Welch; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77.
|
|
Frank, Reginald
|
Gnr
|
|
R Artillery; PoW Sicily
|
||
T.A.
|
Pte
|
3973058
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded Sicily and Normandy
|
|
Fawcett
|
E
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 1 Bde (LL4)
|
John, Joseph (Jack)
|
Sgt
|
2929494
|
|
Cameron Hldrs; post war Police (CA23); (PG)
|
|
Fennessey
|
Ivan, P.
|
Pte
|
14558054
|
|
Beds and Herts; CA19; CasList WO417/81
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
14204784
|
|
RAMC
|
|
Fenton
|
Bryan, L.
|
Cpl / Sgt
|
|
|
& 10 Cdo 3 Tp (CA56) (CA59) (CA71)
|
Ferguson
|
Angus
|
Lieut
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
Ferguson
|
Bryan, Gratney
|
Pte
|
2761997
|
|
Black Watch
|
Ferguson
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Ferguson
|
George
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fernie
|
S
|
Pte
|
3048722
|
|
Royal Scots; wounded Sicily (WD); (LL4)
|
James.E.
|
Cpl
|
14317290
|
|
RAC; (LL4); wounded 11 April 1945
|
|
Ferrie
|
T
|
Lieut
|
|
|
|
Ferson
|
J.J. 'Jack'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Field
|
Raymond
|
Gnr
|
911955
|
|
RA; (CA113)
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Finch
|
C.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
G.G.
|
Pte
|
|
E Yorks
|
||
John, A.
|
Sgt
|
4042476
|
|
King's Shriopshire LI; wounded 12/4/45
|
|
Fisher
|
Douglas, Morton
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Fitton
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Michael, Benedict
|
Cpl/later Sgt
|
321375
|
MM
|
RAC; CasList WO417/36 wounded Vaagso; SSRF; 2SAS executed
|
|
Flecknall
|
F G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Fleming
|
Ray
|
Pte
|
|
|
wife Joyce (CA101)
|
Fleshman
|
H
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Edmund, Frederick
|
LCpl
|
6482294
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded 7/7/44 CasLists WO417/78
|
|
John, Harold, 'Harry'
|
LCpl
|
14241626
Police
|
|
RAC; Yorkshire Branch of the Assoc (CA76); (CA101); WD
|
|
Floyd
|
William, Gerald
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3192275
|
MM
|
KOSB
|
|
Folkard
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
'Algy' Herbert, William, Louis
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
|
Forsyth
|
William, J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Fosberry
|
L.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Johnstone
|
Sgt
|
829582
|
|
RA; 3 &14 Cdo; SSRF; executed2SAS
|
|
C.H.
|
Pte
|
3535668
|
|
Seaforths; 7 June 44; CasList WO417/86; PoW WO392/11
|
|
Fowles
|
Bryan, Gratney
|
Tpr
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Fox
|
Thomas, Reginald
|
LSgt
|
|
|
later Capt; from Hampshire (CA70)
|
T
|
Pte
|
6352123
|
|
QORWK; Pow Dieppe
|
|
C
|
Pte
|
5958530
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Francis
|
Charles, Harvard
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Fraser
|
George, Cairns
|
LCpl
|
2829409
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; PoW 1944 CasList WO417/80; (CA99)
|
Fraser
|
Howard
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
John, George
|
Sgt
|
2694279
|
|
Scots Gds; Police service (1939 Register)
|
|
Frazer
|
J.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (LL5)
|
Ronald, Stanley
|
Pte
|
6352714
|
|
QORQK; wounded x2 Sicily and Normandy
|
|
Freeman
|
Thomas, Robert, James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from New Cross (CA120)
|
Freeston
|
John, Graves
|
|
4348361
|
|
West Yorks ( POWO)
|
Freestone
|
W.H. 'Harry'
|
Pte
|
6350700
|
|
R West Kents; (WD Field return Dec43)
|
Fry
|
Sidney, Arthur
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Fry
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
William, Charles
|
Pte
|
14241823
Police
|
|
Glosters; PoW 14Jul43 CasList WO417/66
|
|
Furber
|
William, T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Fyfe
|
James, Kilpatrick
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Fyson
|
George, Alwyne
|
Cpl
|
5340675
|
MM
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Gaddow
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
14202901
|
|
S Lancs Regt
|
Gale
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, S
|
Pte
|
14241795
Police
|
|
Dorset Regt; wounded Sicily
|
|
Victor, G
|
Cpl
|
2040474
|
MiD
|
and 8 Cdo.(CA96)
|
|
Gallacher
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
D.T.
|
Mne
|
CH/X106521
|
|
Royal Marines
|
|
Gamester
|
F
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Gamm
|
Kenneth
|
|
|
|
|
Gammond
|
'Rasher'
|
Pte
|
4620586
|
|
Duke Of Wellington
|
Gapper
|
Reginald, P.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Gardiner
|
John, Patrick
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Bude (CA120)
|
Gardiner
|
R.R.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
L
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
Garrett
|
W.J.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gaston
|
C.J.
|
Tpr
|
4206724
|
|
5 troop sniper (WD DDay Appx B No.24)
|
Gates
|
F.C.
|
Pte
|
6351071
|
|
QORWK; wounded Sicily 14Jul'43 CasList WO417/65
|
Gawler
|
H.D.
|
Pte
|
5576504
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
Gear
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gee
|
D
|
LCpl
|
14241627
Police?
|
|
KingsOwn/9 Jun44 1Tp 1st line reinforcements; s/n suggests poss police intake
|
Edward, James
|
LSgt
|
6344312
|
|
QORWK; kia Vaagso
|
|
Gladwin
|
Pte
|
14241628
Police
|
|
Yorks and Lancs Regt.
|
|
George
|
C
|
Csm
|
|
|
|
Thomas, Cecil
|
Cpl
|
T/73322
|
|
RASC; kia Dieppe
|
|
David
|
Cpl (CQMS)
|
|
|
2 troop (CA21);(CA36)
|
|
Gibson
|
George, Charles
|
Gdsm
|
2664125
|
|
Coldstream Gds Casualty Books; wounded chest and arm Sicily (WO417/66)
|
Gibson, or, Gurden
|
Peter, John, Giles, M.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Gilchrist
|
|
Pte
|
7378006
|
|
RAMC (WD - 3Cdo Op order for Op Husky appx C)
|
Giles
|
Archie, William
|
Pte
|
3966851
|
|
Welch Regt; (CA65)
|
Giles
|
Bruce, T.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
John, Frederick
|
Capt
|
68678
|
|
Glosters; kia Vaagso
|
|
Giles
|
M.B.
|
Tpr
|
63??549
|
|
|
Giles
|
Michael, Cary
|
LCpl
|
|
|
From Worthing (LL5); Worthing Herald 17 Aug'45
|
Giles
|
Sidney, Walter
|
TSM
|
|
|
(CA77)
|
John, Henry
|
Pte
|
5957538
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
L. M. 'Len'
|
Cpl
|
14241615
Police?
|
|
Welch Regt; CA40; WO417/65 wounded Italy 14Jul43
|
|
Gillard
|
John, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Leonard, R.
|
Fus
|
1424????
Police
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
|
Gilman
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gilmour
|
Alexander, 'Alex'
|
LSgt
|
14317291
Police?
|
|
HQ Tp (WD 15Nov43 Appdx J5); and 3 Tp
|
Gimbert
|
J. 'Curly'
|
CSM
|
5946830
|
|
PG
|
Ronald, Douglas,H.
|
LSgt
|
7889965
|
|
RAC; Dieppe PoW
|
|
Glass
|
M
|
Pte
|
5613158
|
|
Devons (WD Field return Dec43)
|
Robert, W. 'Bob
|
Pte
|
5676627
|
|
SLI; CasList 12Jun44 WO417/76; (CA99)
|
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
14241765
Police
|
|
Sherwood Forester; CasList WO417/64 wounded Italy 1943
|
|
A
|
LCpl
|
6297658
|
|
Buffs; wounded 28/6/44 CasList WO417/79 NWE
|
|
Goodbrand
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Goodchild
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goodman
|
R.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goodwin
|
G.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goody
|
Edwin, Walter
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Eric, B. 'Jock'
|
CSM (RSM)
|
6341738
|
|
QORWK; wounded 9 Jun44 CSM 4Tp WO417/78
|
|
James, McCutcheon
|
Pte
|
808003
|
|
RA & QORWK; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Gosling
|
C
|
Pte
|
381401
|
|
Ox & Bucks L I
|
Gosnell
|
H.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goughlin
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
see COUGHLIN
|
Gowans
|
David
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Ronald, W.H. 'Ronnie'
|
TSM
|
5188561
|
|
Glosters; and 12 Cdo (CA53); wounded NWE WO417/76
|
|
Gowers
|
E.F. 'Ted'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
5946665
|
|
R West Kents; wounded Vaagso and Sicily
|
|
W.K.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X100335
|
|
Royal Marines
|
|
Archibald, Campbell
|
Pte
|
14317292
Police
|
|
A&SH
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
14241856
|
|
Black Watch; wounded to 66 Gen Hosp Catania (WD); kia 11/7/44 Normandy
|
|
Graves
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Reginald, Halliday
|
LSgt
|
14241796 Police
|
|
Wounded Normandy then to OCTU
|
|
James, Michael
|
LCpl
|
|
|
From Burnley (CA114)
|
|
Thomas, Louis
|
Pte
|
14241742
Police
|
|
E. Lancs; HQ Sigs 3 Cdo (CA44) ; wounded 14July43 CasList WO417/65;
|
|
Arthur, Raymond
|
Pte
|
4927475
|
|
S. Staffs; wounded 7Jun44 France; CasListsWO417/77
|
|
Green
|
Edward
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Green
|
F.C.
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Greenfield
|
A.S.
|
LCpl
|
5435570
|
|
DCLI; POW Stalag 344. CasLists Dieppe WO417/93
|
Greensmith
|
S
|
Pte
|
14986579
|
|
DLI; wounded 24/3/45 CasList WO417/90; (LL5)
|
Greenwood
|
A.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Greenwood
|
Sidney
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
J.C.
|
Gdsm
|
14241766
Police ??
|
|
Black Watch / Scots Guards; (LL5)
|
|
Harry
|
Cpl
|
5952209
|
|
Beds & Herts; wounded Termoli
|
|
Greig
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Grewcock
|
W
|
Bdr
|
2615803
|
|
RA; wounded 29Jul43 WO417/65
|
Garfield
|
Pte
|
3972169
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
Grieve
|
J.
|
LBdr
|
14241629
Police ?
|
|
RA; wounded Termoli CasList WO417/68
|
Griffin
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Griffin
|
D.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, George
|
Dvr
|
T5575319
|
|
RASC;CasLists;PoW Sicily
|
|
Griffiths
|
A.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Griffiths
|
Evan, William
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Griffiths
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Griffiths
|
S
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Griffiths
|
T
|
Pte
|
3961143
|
|
Hamps. Regt; wounded Italy WO417/77
|
Grigg
|
Geoffrey, Verity
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA8, CA38, CA63)
|
Kenneth, Reeve
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RAOC; and CBTC (CA15)
|
|
Grogan
|
L.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Reginald, George
|
Pte
|
6482300
Police
|
|
Police Intake; PoW; awarded George Medal whilst in Police
|
|
Ronald
|
CSM
|
7882436
|
MiD
|
R Tank Regt
|
|
Groves
|
J.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gurnsey
|
D.R
|
Lt
|
220006
|
|
R.A. (26 Jun44, 3Cdo reinforcements) / I.O. )
|
Guest
|
Albert, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Gunn
|
Edward
|
|
|
|
Kings Own Light Infantry
|
William, John
|
LSgt
|
135778
|
|
RASC; kia.
|
|
Habberfield
|
Aubrey
|
Fus
|
4209969
|
|
RWF Enlistment Register 1942/ CasLists wounded 07Jun44 WO417/77
|
Patrick, Joseph 'Paddy'
|
Cpl
|
4544595
|
|
West Yorks; Dieppe poW CasList WO417/53; (CA66)
|
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
14317745
Police
|
|
Glosters; 6 tp (CA107); POW 14July43 CasList WO417/66;
|
|
Hailes
|
Stanley, B.
|
Pte/LCpl
|
4620600
|
|
Duke of Wellingtons; CA86; Dieppe missing CasList WO417/49
|
Hall
|
H
|
Cpl
|
4130123
|
|
Cheshire Regt; at 96 Gen Hosp 1943 (WD Apr43 Field Returns)
|
Hall
|
J
|
Gnr
|
4279419
|
|
RA; wounded 1/8/44 WO417/80; WD Appdx E.1
|
James, Michael
|
Lieut
|
129664
|
|
Lancs Fus; Vaagso CasLists WO417/2; later Hon Major
|
|
Bernard, Neil
|
LCpl
|
14241743
Police
|
OBE (Civil)
|
Middx Regt; wounded 5/10/43 Termoli WO417/68; Met Police
|
|
Albert, Richard
|
Cpl
|
5434768
|
MM
|
CasLists WO417/49 POW Dieppe
|
|
Hamilton
|
T
|
Pte
|
6352769
|
|
R West Kents
|
Leslie, John
|
Pte
|
6099175
|
|
QRR; kia
|
|
Hammond
|
Thomas, H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James, Derrick, 'Lofty'
|
CSM
|
5783490
|
|
4 Troop; (PG)(CA107)
|
|
Hancock
|
E.R.
|
|
|
|
from Mutley Plymouth
|
Hancock
|
George, James
|
Cpl
|
5674184
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded Sicily (WD)
|
Hancock
|
K.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bexhill on Sea (CA120)
|
S.C.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
P.C.R.
|
Pte
|
6006035
|
|
E. Surrey; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Hansen
|
Thieilde, D.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
(CA94)
|
James, Reith
|
Pte
|
14241857 Police
|
|
Black Watch; (LL6); wounded 14July43 Sicily
|
|
Harcourt
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hardcastle
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
lka Wednesbury Staffs. (LL6)
|
Hardey
|
Danny
|
|
|
|
|
Hardie
|
Fred
|
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
D.C.
|
Pte
|
6143678
|
|
QORWK; wounded 16/8/44 NWE CasList WO417/81
|
Harding
|
Ernest, Frank
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
L.F.
|
Pte
|
6353644
|
|
QORWK; (LL6); wounded 14Jul'43 CasList WO417/65 and NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Richard
|
LCpl
|
7888531
|
|
RAC; kia Dieppe
|
|
Harding
|
W
|
Cpl
|
6508107
|
|
Hampshire Regt; (WD appdx 1943)
|
Harding
|
W.T.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
Hardman
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
5110362
|
|
R.Warwicks; wounded NWE CasLists WO417/77
|
Daniel, Charles, Thomas
|
Pte
|
6351445
|
|
QORWK; PoW 14/7/43 CasList; (CA7);(CA99); (CVA 25)
|
|
Eric, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
14317814
|
|
RA; CasLists Sicily 14Jul43; CasLists NWE 9 Jun 44
|
|
Harnett
|
P
|
Gdsm
|
2719866
|
|
Irish Gds; wounded Sicily and Normandy CasLists WO417/65 and 78
|
Harper
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
Harper
|
James, Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harper
|
Lesley
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Harrett
|
P
|
Gdsm
|
2717866
|
|
Irish Gds
|
C
|
Lieut
|
|
|
(CA32)
|
|
Charles, Rowley
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA95)
|
|
Harrison
|
Frederick, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
from West Molesley (CA87)
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
4922799
|
|
South Staffs; kia Dieppe
|
|
Hartburn
|
G.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Hartley
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
Hubert
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6) primary unit No.4 Cdo. Open link.
|
|
T.F. 'Taffy'
|
LCpl
|
7893283
|
|
R Tank Regt; (PG); wounded x2 Sicily and Normandy WO417/65 and WO417/80
|
|
Hawkins
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Hawksworth
|
John, Ellis
|
Gdsm
|
2722252
|
|
Irish Gds; 3 Tp (PG); (LL6); wounded NWE CasList WO417/81.
|
Hawksworth
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Donald
|
Pte
|
6353584
|
|
QORWK; (CA119); PoW CasLists WO417/96
|
|
A.A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
query re cdo service.
|
|
A.F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
5331619
|
|
Middx Regt; kia Sicily
|
|
Hayes
|
Ronald, C.
|
LSgt / RSM
|
5499541
|
|
RA; (LL6); wounded 4 Aug44 CasList WO417/80; (CA120)
|
Hayman
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Haymes
|
S.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
C.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
|
Robert, Latewood
|
Rfn
|
6897474
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Haywood
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Head
|
Charles, Searle
|
Major
|
74290
|
MC, MiD
|
RA
|
Healey
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Hearn
|
William, Herbert
|
Pte
|
5625251
|
|
Devonshire Regt/ 3, 8 ME Cdo/1st SAS/ kia SRS
|
Heard
|
T.R.H.
|
Cfn
|
|
|
|
Heary
|
T
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hedges
|
I.F.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hem
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hemming
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clifford, Reginald
|
Cfn
|
.1948356
|
|
REME; wounded 1944 & 45 WO417/77 and 89
|
|
Henderson
|
James
|
Gdsm
|
2697213
|
|
Scots Gds; wounded, PoW CasList WO417/81; from Dundee (CA92)
|
Robert, Smith, Jamieson
|
Cpl
|
2933867
|
|
QOCH
|
|
Walter, H
|
Pte
|
14241666 Police
|
|
QOCH; wounded Sicily 14Jul'43 CasList WO417/65
|
|
William
|
Tpr
|
|
|
RAC; PoW
|
|
Henry
|
Howard, M.
|
|
US
|
|
|
Henson
|
W A
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Roy, George
|
Lieut
|
|
DCM, MM
|
|
|
Hern
|
Gordon
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Heslin
|
Joseph, Thomas, 'Joe'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA30, CA110); Bromley Registers of deaths 1999 - born 19/10/1913
|
Hewcutt
|
T.F.
|
Tpr
|
7893283
|
|
RAC
|
Denis, S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
6 Tp; later Ch.Insp Notts Police (CA45, CA77)
|
|
Hewitt
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hewitt
|
John, Lionel
|
Pte
|
6353387
|
|
R West Kents
|
Ronald, Edward
|
Tpr
|
6353021
|
|
RAC; 4 Tp (PG); wounded CasList WO417/77 and 88; from Hastings (CA92)
|
|
Hickman
|
John, Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hicks
|
James, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Higgins
|
H
|
LCpl
|
2037855
|
|
R Engineers
|
Walter
|
Gnr
|
4757790
|
|
RA; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
|
Eric, Albert, 'Lofty'
|
Cpl
|
------
Police
|
|
Met Police intake
|
|
Harry, Leslie, 'Les'
|
Sgt
|
14241797
Police
|
|
R. Warwicks; wounded Sicily CasList WO417/65
|
|
Hill
|
R
|
Gnr
|
2092512
|
|
RA;CasList WO417/76 unit '3 Commando Depot'
|
Reginald
|
Gnr
|
14317317
Police
|
|
RA;Sicily CasListWO417/64; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Hill
|
R
|
LCpl
|
14241667
|
|
HQ Troop (WD AppdxJ5 Nov43)
|
Michael, Guy
|
Lieut
|
|
|
|
|
Norman, Kenneth, Jack
|
LBdr
|
973024
|
|
RA; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Roger
|
Pte
|
128866
|
|
RASC; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Hinde
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hinde
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hitchcock
|
John, Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hobbiss
|
R.M.
|
Pte
|
14682741
|
|
|
Hobby
|
D.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
A.J.H.
|
Sgt
|
4612846
|
|
Duke of Wellingtons Regt; wounded Vaagso WO417/36
|
|
Hobson
|
James, 'Darky'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA50, 51, and 111)
|
Hockett
|
J
|
LCpl
|
7893283
|
|
RTR: wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
William, Albert
|
Tpr
|
14241632
Police
|
|
Yorks & Lancs Regt
|
|
Hodgkinson
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RA; Worthing (CA103)
|
Hodgkisson
|
C.F.A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Ontario, Canada (LL6)
|
George
|
LCpl
|
2764113
|
MM
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Hodgson
|
Harold, Brook
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; report in the Liverpool Evening Express 9/9/43
|
|
Hogan
|
P
|
Pte
|
2762662
|
|
Black Watch; from Dundee; wounded Sicily and NWE CasList WO417/65 and 67
|
Thomas
|
Gdsm
|
2664427
|
|
Coldstream Gds; wounded June 1944
|
|
Holland
|
James
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Ossett (CA112)
|
Holland
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
14279750
|
|
REME
|
Holland
|
William, Charles
|
Pte
|
7021035
|
|
R.Ulster Rifles/14 Cdo/SSRF/kia 2 SAS
|
Kenneth, Samuel, B
|
LCpl
|
14241824
Police
|
|
Devons; wounded Termoli and NWE; WO41768 and 77
|
|
Holmes
|
L
|
Pte
|
3783738
|
|
King's Regt; 1943 at 96 Gen Hosp (WD Apr43 Field Returns)
|
A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
|
Holt
|
A |
Pte
|
14241668
|
|
Cheshire Regt. Wounded Sicily. 3 Cdo WD Sept43
|
Hood
|
John, Albert
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
A.G.
|
LCpl
|
409248
|
|
RAC; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Hooper
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Samuel, L
|
Pte
|
14241616
Police
|
|
Welch Regt; PoW Sicily CasList WO417/66
|
|
William, J.
|
LSgt
|
T 6780558
|
|
RASC; CasList WO417/67; Name change to TWEEDLY (CA10); emigrated Canada
|
|
Frederick, Walter
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
|
|
Hopkins
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
6350108
|
|
QORWK; PoW Italy 5-10-43; CasList WO417/68 and 95
|
Hopper
|
F
|
Pte
|
14625290
|
|
East Surreys
|
Hopper
|
H. (or) M.
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
D.C.
|
Temp Major
|
|
DSO, MC, MiD
|
RAC
|
|
Horrcock
|
S.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Horton
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Houdoire
|
V.W.
|
Pte
|
6352774
|
|
QORWK; PoW Dieppe
|
Richard
|
Sgt
|
14241669
Police
|
|
C.Gds/ 9 Jun44 6 Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
|
Walter, Roy, Fairley
|
Gdsm
|
14241849
Police
|
|
Scots Gds; kia Sicily
|
|
Housley
|
C
|
Pte
|
3859122
|
|
Recce Corps; wounded Vaagso, CasList WO417/36
|
Houson
|
William
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Edward, John
|
Pte
|
14241744
Police
|
|
East Surrey Regt; CasLists Italy WO417/66
|
|
Howard
|
William
|
Pte
|
2182278
|
|
Hampshire
|
Howell
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
W.J.C.
|
Pte |
14241647
|
|
Welch Regt; No.3 Cdo WD 24/4/43 96 Gen Hosp; Field Return; (LL6)
|
|
Howes
|
F.C.
|
|
|
|
|
Hubbard
|
D
|
Fus
|
6482281
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded Termoli (WD Oct43)
|
Hubbard
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Sydney
|
CSM
|
5255533
|
DCM
|
Worcestershire
|
|
Hudspeth
|
George
|
Spr
|
2913692
|
|
R Engineers
|
Charles, Richard
|
LSgt
|
6010576
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt; kia Vaagso
|
|
Hughes
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Desmond, Anthony
|
Cpl
|
5187537
|
MM
|
Glos. Regt. PoW 7/6/44
|
|
Hughes
|
F
|
Pte
|
5043993
|
|
NStaffs;9 Jun44 2Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
Harold, William
|
Gnr
|
951991
|
|
Royal Artillery; kia DDay
|
|
Hughes
|
John, J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hughes
|
R
|
Pte
|
200849
|
|
SWB
|
Hughes
|
R.G.
|
Cpl
|
5434780
|
MM
|
Duke of Cornwall LI; PoW 14July43 CasList WO417/77
|
Hughes
|
Richard, Kenneth, 'Dick'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Humphries
|
G.T.
|
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
James, Harold
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
L.H.
|
Pte
|
5830773
|
|
Essex (26 Jun44, 3Cdo reinforcements) / 2Tp)
|
Husbands
|
Edward, W.
|
Pte
|
4039980
|
|
Herefordshire Regt; wounded Italy 14Jul43 CasList WO417/64
|
Huskinson
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
John, Middleton
|
Lieut
|
326315
|
|
RWF; kia
|
|
Edward, James
|
Gdsm
|
6967879
|
|
Gren. Gds; wounded 11Apr45 CasList WO417/91
|
|
Hyde
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
REGT/ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Samuel, Matthew
|
Pte
|
4544008
|
|
W.Yorks Regt; PoW 14/7/43 WO417/65
|
|
Ide
|
E.W.A.
|
LCpl
|
6399289
|
|
R.Sussex; wounded 28/12/41 CasList WO417/36
|
Illesley
|
H.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
Bruce, Berriff
|
Pte
|
14604373
Police
|
|
wounded 7 April 1945
|
|
James, Fraser
|
Pte
|
14317293
Police
|
|
Seaforths; WO417/68 CasList wounded Termoli
|
|
Fred, W.
|
Pte
|
5111656
|
|
R.Warwicks; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/53
|
|
Ion
|
Derek, Thomas
|
Sgt
|
5784004
|
|
(PG)
|
Irvine
|
C
|
Fus
|
|
|
From Belfast (LL6)
|
Irving
|
A.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Langholm (LL6)
|
Robert, Anderson
|
LSgt
|
14241798
Police
|
|
Border Regt; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
|
Isherwood
|
Patrick, A.
|
LSgt
|
2736446
|
|
Welsh Gds; CasList 417/88 shows 3Cdo; CA104 shows 4Cdo
|
Ives
|
Arthur, C.
|
Pte
|
14241863
|
|
Royal Berks Regt; (CA6); PoW 14Jul43 Sicily CasList WO417/65
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Falkirk (LL6)
|
|
Leonard, Thomas
|
Pte
|
4620615
|
|
Duke Of Wellingtons;
kia Dieppe
|
|
Jackson
|
E.W.
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
From Bridlington (LL6)
|
Jackson
|
H.
(possibly Herbert)
|
LSgt
|
14241710
Police ?
|
|
DLI; wounded 24/3/45 and 11/4/45 WO417/90 and 91; (LL6)
|
Jackson
|
H.V.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Nottingham (LL6)
|
Jakes
|
Claude, A.
|
Pte
|
5933452
|
|
Suffolk; 9 Jun44 5Tp. 1st line reinforcements; CasList WO417/77; (LL6)
|
A
|
Pte
|
14646696
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
Derek, George,
|
Gnr
|
1446805
|
|
RA; PoW Dieppe
|
|
James
|
E.K.
|
LCpl
|
5957044
|
|
Beds&Herts; (LL7); CasList WO417/77
|
James
|
H.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Lancs (LL7)
|
James
|
W.R.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
From Derby (LL7)
|
Jamieson
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Co. Durham (LL7)
|
Eric, Charles
|
LCpl
|
3441658
|
|
Lancs Fus; kia
|
|
Jarvis
|
Charles, Edward
|
|
|
|
Obits (RY)
|
John, James, 'Jack'
|
Gdsm
|
2738089
|
|
Welsh Gds; from Solva (CA71)
|
|
Lionel, Victor
|
Pte
|
|
|
SWB; May 1943 in Hosp (WD Field Returns) (CA102)
|
|
Jennings
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; From Sussex (LL7)
|
Thomas, 'Tucker'
|
Cpl
|
5958758
|
MM
|
Beds & Herts.
|
|
Jenkinson
|
Eric
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Johnson
|
A
|
LBdr
|
3451206
|
|
RA; WO417/66 CasList wounded Sicily 13Jul43
|
Denis, Alan
|
Pte
|
|
|
R. Berkshire Regt; kia
|
|
Johnson
|
Frank
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Henry, Horace 'Harry'
|
Sgt
|
14241768
Police
|
|
Lincs. Regt; 5 Troop (PG)
|
|
Harry
|
Sgt
|
777595
|
|
RA; 4 Tp (PG); wounded Vaagso and Sicily
|
|
Johnson
|
Thomas
|
Gdsm
|
2666094
|
|
Coldstream Gds Registers
|
Johnston
|
D.E.
|
Lt
|
247106
|
|
R.Scots; NWE CasLists WO417/6 and WO417/8.
|
Jones
|
C
|
Lt
|
326316
|
|
R Welch Fusiliers
|
Jones
|
C
|
TSM
|
|
|
Later Capt)(CA9)
|
Jones
|
George, Allen
|
Pte
|
14730439
|
|
S. Staffs
|
Jones
|
George, Edward
|
Gnr
|
14241633
Police ??
|
|
RA; & 10IA (CA84); CasList WO417/65 Italy
|
Jones
|
Glyn
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 4Cdo (CA112)
|
Gruffydd, Meirion
|
Pte
|
10588886
|
|
RAOC; kia
|
|
Jones
|
H.S. 'Bert'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA100); from Harlow (LL7)
|
Hugh, Emrys
|
Fus
|
14764842
|
|
RWF; Kia Holland
|
|
Jones
|
J.K.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Jones
|
John, Edwin
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA105)
|
Jones
|
Kenneth, C
|
TSM
|
|
|
(later Major) (CA29, 55)
|
Kenneth, Edwin
|
Pte
|
14317295
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders; kia
|
|
Richard, Artus
|
A/LCpl
|
|
R.E. PoW Dieppe (CasList WO417/52)
|
||
Jones
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Birmingham (LL7)
|
Thomas, Ellis
|
Pte
|
14241672
|
|
QOCH/Police/PoW-Stalag 18A (WO417/66)(WO392/1)
|
|
Jones
|
Thomas, Richard
|
Gnr
|
917570
|
|
RA Attestation 1939
|
Jones
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
|
From The Wirral (LL7)
|
William, Price,
'Billy'
|
LSgt
|
4198274
|
|
R.W.F; PoW Sicily CasList WO417/66; (CA104)
|
|
K
|
Pte
|
14773314
|
|
South Staffs Regt; (LL7); wounded 11Apr45.
|
|
Jordan
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jordan
|
William, James
|
LBdr
|
2658799
|
|
(LL7); Coldstream Gds and RA; CasLists WO417/65 and 79
|
Joss
|
James
|
Gnr
|
14317296
Police ?
|
|
RA; CasLists WO417/65 wounded Sicily; possibly Paisley Police pre war
|
Kavanagh
|
Kevin
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA81)
|
Peter, Hugh, Joseph
|
Pte
|
5628235
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Keech
|
Arthur, Albert, Horace
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo; later Staff Sgt; (CA56)
|
Kelveren
|
S.E.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
See Keveren
|
Kendray
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
14241711
|
|
Black Watch; WO417/77; (CA56)(CA95); HQ Tp (WD 15Nov43 appdxJ5)
|
Kennedy
|
Edward, L.
|
Gnr
|
14215517
|
|
RA; and HOC (CA102)
|
Kent
|
F.P.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Peter, John
|
Lt
|
100942
|
|
RA; kia Dieppe
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
2982869
|
|
A&SH; wounded and PoW Dieppe
|
|
Kerrison
|
C.H. 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Herts (CA80)
|
Stanley, Edward
|
LSgt
|
2665235
|
|
Coldstream Gds; (PG); CasLists WO417/91
|
|
Keys
|
T
|
Fus
|
|
|
Emig. Canada (LL7)
|
Eric, Arnold
|
Lt
|
130209
|
MiD
|
R Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
5952546
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Edward, George, 'Lofty'
|
LSgt
|
6911407
|
MM
|
Rifle Bde; award Sicily
|
|
Kingsley
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
13116367
|
|
Pioneer Corps; PoW 27 June 1944 WO417/90; (CA72)
|
Kirk
|
E.W.
|
Pte
|
14301034
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
Kirtlan
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Wallasey (LL7)
|
Knight
|
John, E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Knight
|
T.J.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
from Devon (LL7)
|
Knight
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ivor, Richard
|
Pte
|
5621746
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Knott
|
A.A.
|
Pte
|
3975220
|
|
Welch Regt; (LL7); 4 Troop (WD); CasList WO417/65 Sicily
|
Knott
|
C.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Wrexham (LL7)
|
George, Arthur
|
Lt
|
578261
|
VC
|
R Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
Knowles
|
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Arthur, George
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSO
|
|
|
John, Anthony
|
Pte
|
T/56535
|
|
RASC; kia Dieppe
|
|
Max
|
Pte
|
|
|
kia; see LEWINSKY
|
|
Lamb
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA19)
|
Clifford
|
Pte
|
3653898
|
|
HLI; kia
|
|
Lambert
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Lambley
|
D.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lancaster
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hartlepool (LL7)
|
William
|
LCpl
|
321240
|
|
RAC; kia Vaagso
|
|
Langhorn
|
R
|
Pte
|
2881048
|
|
London Scottish
|
Lanning (aka Barnes)
|
Charles, Henry
|
Sgt
|
5049077
|
|
Welch Regt ( see entry for C.H. BARNES); (CA108)
|
L.S.
|
Pte
|
5962088
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; wounded NWE WO417/81
|
|
Larcombe
|
W. 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
5499360
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Henry,Frederick 'Harry'
|
Bdr
|
884501
|
MiD
|
RA; & 3 Cdo; LG 37340 and 37575; CA35, 44, 62.
|
|
John, N De W
|
Capt
|
|
MBE
|
S.Staffs
|
|
Lathrope
|
Charles, Basil
|
Pte
|
6402128
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; wounded Vaagso WO417/36;
The 1939 Register
|
Laughlin
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Lawrence
|
A.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Yorkshire (LL7)
|
D.J.
|
Pte
|
5193984
|
|
Glosters; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77.
|
|
E. (Frank ???)
|
LCpl
|
5948108
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Lawrence
|
Edward, G. 'Ted'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL7)
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
5254340
|
|
Worcs. Regt; kia
|
|
Lebentz (Liebehentz)
|
Frank, Albert
|
Gnr
|
909848
|
|
RA Attestation 1939;
CasLists wounded NWE WO417/77 |
Leckley
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Edward, Roy
|
Pte
|
5435870
|
|
Duke of Cornwall's LI;
kia Dieppe
|
|
Lee
|
F B
|
Gnr
|
2882567
|
|
RA
|
William
|
TSM
|
3451602
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; wounded Termoli; (CA103)
|
|
Lee
|
W.W.
|
LSgt
|
6912218
|
|
Rifle Bde
|
John, Ernest, 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
5948937
|
MM & bar
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Leedham
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
2664129
|
|
Coldstream Gds Register; 1 troop sniper (PG)
|
Lincoln, 'Tim'
|
Capt
|
70391
|
|
Glosters; kia
|
|
Legge
|
A
|
Fus
|
14337122
|
|
RWF; 9 Jun44 Signals 1st line reinforcements
|
Leo
|
F.B.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Llanelli (LL7)
|
John
|
Pte
|
4032542
|
|
DLI; PoW Dieppe (CA100)
|
|
William, Stanley
|
Pte
|
5958563
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe WO417/52
|
|
Max
|
Pte
|
6387023
|
|
QORWK; 10(IA) Cdo; kia Normandy
|
|
Lewis
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Leytonstone (LL7)
|
Lewis
|
A.G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
E.F.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
Vivian, E. 'Taffy'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
William, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
3975570
|
|
Welch Regt (WD)
|
Leyland
|
Peter
|
Lt
|
14290082
330363
|
|
Yorks & Lancs Regt; OCTU Lieut 16/9/44 LG36791; (CA119)
|
Samuel, Joseph
|
LSgt
|
MM
|
Welch Regt
|
||
Liddle
|
William, Fairholm
|
CSM
|
3195813
|
|
and 12 Cdo; from Hawick (CA27, CA78)
|
Liebehentz
|
Frank, Albert
|
Gnr
|
|
|
see Lebentz
|
Eric, Vincent
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
|
Lilley
|
W.J.L.
|
CSM
|
|
|
Emig. Australia (LL7)
|
Robert, William
|
Pte
|
6204909
|
|
Middx Regt; kia
|
|
Littler
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
14316405
|
|
S. Staffs. Regt., wounded 11Apr45 CasList WO417/91
|
Lloyd
|
C.N.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lloyd
|
John, Anthony
|
Pte
|
|
|
RASC
|
William, Eric
|
Capt
|
132198
|
MiD
|
R. Berkshire Regt; kia
|
|
Lockley
|
E.A.
|
Lt
|
219826
|
|
KingsOwn / 9 Jun44 3Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
Philip, James
|
Gdsm
|
2665516
|
|
Coldstream Gds Register 1942 aged 17
|
|
Lomas
|
Alfred
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Later Major (CA106)
|
Frederic, Hugh, 'Peter'
|
Capt
|
65164
|
MC
|
RA;Escape evasion report WO208/5582; from Yeovil (CA120)
|
|
Long
|
John, C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
KSLI
|
Lord
|
C.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Edward, Vincent
|
2Lt
|
|
MiD
|
US Rangers 1st Bn;
kia Dieppe
|
|
Lowe
|
Gordon
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA101)
|
Lowe
|
William, 'Bill'
|
RSM
|
|
RA/CasLists/wounded Sicily 14Jul43
|
|
B.L.C.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
|
G.R. 'Dickie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
George, Arthur
|
Pte
|
6345429
|
|
QORWK; died on war service
|
|
Luther (also as Lutter)
|
Ernest H
|
LCpl
|
5958764
|
|
Herts Regt; wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Lynch
|
Alfred
|
Fus
|
14661789
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers
|
Lynch
|
Cornelius, Colbert
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Dyfed (CA73)
|
Lynch
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2723548
|
|
Irish Guards; wounded 24/1/45 WO417/88 & 92
|
Lynch
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Muswell Hill (CA106)
|
MacArthur
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Macbride
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3921896
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers
|
McConaghey
|
R.M.S.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Alan, Kenneth
|
LSgt
|
5956562
|
|
Beds & Herts; died on war service
|
|
Macdonald
|
W
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
William, Croll
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Dundee (CA85); married 15/9/45
|
|
Machell
|
Tim
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Machin
|
Bernard
|
LCpl
|
2664127
|
|
Coldstream Gds Register; 1 Troop sniper (PG); (LL8)
|
Macintosh
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
11000317
|
|
Welch; 9 Jun 44 6Tp;
1st line reinforcements
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
2982952
|
|
A&SH; kia Sicily
|
|
David, Robert, G.
|
Sgt
|
5340202
|
|
R. Berkshire Regt; kia
|
|
Mackrill
|
Bernard, J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Halifax (CA113)
|
Maclagnan
|
D.L.F.
|
Lt
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Macnaughton
|
F.J.
|
Cpl
|
3782728
|
|
|
Charles, Edwin, 'Chas'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RE; (PG); (CA108)
|
|
Magnoni
|
Bruno, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Academy of Songwriters - know as Max Diamond
(CA75, CA90, CA110)
|
Maguire
|
H.
|
LBdr
|
6843633 |
|
RA; 5 Troop; wounded Sicily (WD)
|
Mainwaring
|
W.H.
|
Gnr
|
3958380
|
|
RA; wounded 20Jul43 CasList WO417/65 Sicily
|
Mainwaring-Samwell
|
F.W.M. 'Sammy'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Emig. to Australia (CA96)
|
Major
|
Charles
|
|
|
|
|
Male
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ernest, R.C.
|
Pte
|
5958496
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; kia
|
|
Mallison
|
Gordon
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Manns
|
S.R.
|
Pte
|
4915704
|
|
Worcs Regt; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Manser
|
E. 'Mick'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Arthur, 'Maxie'
|
Cpl
|
5949269
|
|
Beds&Herts; wounded Sicily
|
|
Marlow
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
6095272
|
|
R. Fus / CMP; War Diary entry; CasList WO417/77
|
Marsden
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Marshall
|
Connack
|
|
|
|
|
Marshall
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Marshall
|
R.B.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
|
Gordon, G.J.
|
Pte
|
4032614
|
|
King' Shropshire LI; kia
|
|
Horace,Frederick
|
LCpl
|
6345199
|
|
RWK; PoW Dieppe.
|
|
Martin
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
J.E.
|
Major
|
|
MBE
|
|
|
Ernest, 'Ernie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
|
George, R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Essex (CA119)
|
|
Gordon
|
A/LBdr
|
929928
|
|
RA; CasLists wounded Sicily 14Jul43
|
|
Mason
|
J
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Masterson
|
John, Patrick
|
Pte
|
5726870
|
|
Dorsets; CA71; CasList WO417/76
|
Maxwell
|
Arthur, Charles, 'Andy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA82)
|
McAllister
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2697090
|
|
Scots Gds; wounded 7Jun44 (WD) and 8Mar45 WO417/89
|
McCafferty
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
4620637
|
|
Duke Of Wellingtons; Dieppe missing CasList WO417/49
|
McCandlish
|
William
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
James, Andrew
|
Sgt
|
5506096
|
|
Hampshire Regt; kia Burma; query 3 Cdo Bde
|
|
McClelland
|
J.
|
Gnr
|
7013473
|
|
RA; CasLists; wounded and PoW (WO417/70)
|
McCormick
|
P.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
McDonald
|
A.K.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Alexander
|
Gdsm
|
2696459
|
|
Scots Guards; kia
|
|
Christopher, Anthony
|
Gnr
|
982511
|
|
RA attestation 1939; PoW 4Oct43 CasList WO417/69
|
|
McEwan
|
Ronald, S.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA74)
|
McEwan
|
S.T.D.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo. From Saltcoats (LL11)
|
Francis
|
Sgt
|
5888178
|
|
Northants. Regt; kia
|
|
James, William, 'John'
|
Gnr
|
3529322
|
MM
|
RA; PoW Op Ambassador
|
|
James
|
Gdsm
|
2700772
|
|
Scots Guards; kia
|
|
McGovern
|
E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ian, Francis
|
Pte
|
5185331
|
|
Glosters; PG; 7Jun44 CasList WO417/76
|
|
McIntosh
|
Ronald
|
LCpl
|
11000217
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
kia; see MacKenzie
|
|
McLaughlin
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
McLean
|
F.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McLean
|
J
|
Fus
|
3134205
|
|
R.S.F; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
McLuckie
|
A |
Pte
|
14383575
|
|
KSLI; wounded and PoW 7Jun44 WO417/86
|
McMillan
|
Archie
|
Cpl
|
3194318
|
|
KOSB; and No.12 Cdo; 3 Cdo WD 11Sept43 Field Returns
|
Douglas, Cameron
|
Gdsm/LSgt
|
2616675
|
|
Gren. Gds; (CA86); NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
McNaughton
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Medical Section (WD July43 Appdx D2 p5
|
McQueen
|
J
|
Fus
|
3247554
|
|
R Innis.Fus; wounded CasList WO417/80
|
Mead
|
Ronald, Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Meaking
|
Ernest
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Means
|
Laurence, Reginald
|
Pte
|
540714
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Mears
|
Frederick, George, 'Jock'
|
Cpl
|
2828214
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; (CA103); wounded 6Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Meekings
|
Ernest
|
Sig
|
|
|
3 Cdo WD Nov43 list of HQ Troop |
Mellor
|
A
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Hugh, Montgomery
|
Gdsm
|
2701062
|
|
Scots Guards; kia
|
|
Melville
|
N
|
|
|
|
|
Mercer
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Merson
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
G (George ??)
|
Pte
|
4468322
|
|
DLI; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/49.
|
|
Methven
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
RE
|
|
Middleton
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Birstall, Leics (CA88)
|
Miles
|
Arthur, William, Henry
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 8 Cdo; post war Police Insp at Saltcoats (CA49); (CA112)
|
Miles
|
R.F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Millar
|
William
|
Sgt
|
2066368
|
|
RE
|
Millard
|
Joseph, William
|
Pte
|
4036377
|
|
KSLI; 6 Troop; (CA 80)
|
Millers
|
Lawrence, Hedley
|
Pte
|
5858362
|
|
Beds & Herts; from Abbotts Langley (CA120)
|
Joseph, Wallace
|
LSgt
|
5942738
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt;
kia Dieppe
|
|
Reginald, Ashley
|
Gdsm
|
2665339
|
|
Coldstream Gds; kia
|
|
Stanley, Walter
|
Pte
|
3912679
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Alan, John, Mitchell
|
Capt
|
|
|
RA
|
|
Mitchell
|
Charlie
|
|
5115658
|
|
R. Warwicks
|
Mitchell
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Sydney, Albert, J.
|
LCpl
|
5192610
|
|
Glosters; kia
|
|
William
|
Tpr
|
14317309
Police
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
James, Vernon, Crispin
|
Lt
|
73137
|
|
DCLI; later 142 Cdo Regt Burma; died 7/6/43.
|
|
Montgomery
|
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Aubrey, Rowland
|
Lt later Capt
|
201133
|
|
Coldstream Gds
|
|
Leonard, Walter
|
Pte
|
5340714
|
|
Manchester Regt; kia
|
|
Mooney
|
John, Francis, Mathew
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Albert, George, 'Bert or Rocky'
|
Rfn
|
6895911
|
|
KRRC; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/52; his brother Syd served in 8 Cdo (CA64)
|
|
Edward, Lewis, 'Ned'
|
Capt
|
|
MC*
|
RAMC
|
|
Geoffrey
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
(CA98)
|
|
Moore
|
George, E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Moore
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
RAMC
|
William, H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
B
|
Tpr
|
7893181
|
|
RAC; & 2SBS
|
|
C
|
Pte
|
3975243
|
|
Welch Regt; Dieppe wounded and PoW
|
|
Harry, Henry
|
Mne
|
|
|
attached Medical Section (CA46)
|
|
Morgan
|
J.E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
Herts. Regt; (CA116)
|
||
E.
|
Gnr
|
6148718
|
|
RA
|
|
Morris
|
S.J.T.
|
Pte
|
3915670
|
|
SWB; wounded and PoW NWE CasList WO417/86
|
Morrison
|
Thomas, C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Moss
|
Walter
|
Gdsm
|
2723333
|
|
Irish Gds; wounded France WO417/77; (CA97).
|
Alan, Herbert
|
LCpl
|
7902855
|
|
RAC; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Mottram-Gray
|
R
|
Lt
|
337465
|
|
R Northumberland Fus
|
Mount
|
Harry, William
|
Capt
|
49550
|
|
KSLI
|
Murphy
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Murray
|
Alfred, Copland
|
Gdm
|
2700625
|
|
Scots Gds (LL9)(PG)
|
Hugh
|
Fus
|
3132049
|
|
R. Scots Fusiliers; kia
|
|
James, Gardner
|
Pte
|
2879691
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; kia
|
|
Mustoo
|
Arthur, A.H. 'Lofty'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Largs (CA51), CA105)
|
John, Charles
|
Pte
|
5251493
|
|
Worcester Regt; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
|
Nation
|
L
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Neal
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Neale
|
W.R.
|
Pte
|
14398183
|
|
|
Henry, Joseph
|
Pte
|
6352681
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Nelson
|
W
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
S
|
Pte
|
3607193
|
|
E Lancs Regt
|
|
Lesley, Scott
|
LCpl
|
5180893
|
|
Worcs. Regt; kia Dieppe
|
|
H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
Newman
|
J.H.
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Newman
|
L.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Newton
|
J.T.
|
Pte
|
865193
|
|
Green Howards
|
Nice
|
Thomas, James, Henry
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Nicholas
|
John, David 'Jack'
|
Tpr
|
7688187
|
|
RMP
|
Nicholas
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
J.S.
|
LCpl
|
5257366
|
|
Worc. Reg; Pow Dieppe WO417/52; Stalag 344 WO392/1; PoW 26455
|
|
Leonard
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; CA56.
|
|
Alexander,Hause
|
LCpl
|
317555
|
|
RTC and RE; Op Chariot
|
|
Nicklin
|
Edwin
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Nixon
|
J.F.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
William, Allan
|
Fus
|
2060012
|
|
R. Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Robert, Joseph
|
Pte
|
3448201
|
|
King's Regt; kia
|
|
Norris
|
Ellis
|
|
|
|
|
Norris
|
H
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
North
|
Frank
|
Capt
|
337464
|
|
R Northumberland Fus
|
Frederick, Roy
|
LCpl
|
5955941
|
|
Beds & Herts; wounded Termoli
|
|
Nottingham
|
David, Walter
|
Pte
|
4032811
|
|
KSLI
|
Nuttall
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA49)
|
G
|
Pte
|
5958696
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Sicily
|
|
O'Brien
|
John, Arnold, Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
O'Brien
|
Joseph,V.P.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
O'Carrol
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
O'Carroll
|
James
|
Fus
|
14434371
|
|
R Irish Fusiliers
|
O'Connell
|
|
|
|
|
|
O'Connor
|
Dennis
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dennis, William, Venables, Patrick
|
Lt
|
|
CBE,DSO, MID, BSM
|
Wounded Vaagso. Post war 1st CO 29 Cdo Regt
|
|
Albert, George, Mercier
|
Cpl
|
3134056
|
|
R. Scots Fus; (CA109)
|
|
Oliver
|
F.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Oliver
|
R
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
O'Reilly
|
Joseph
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Vincent, A 'Ozzie'
|
Sgt
|
3974535
|
MM
|
R. Welch Fus
|
|
Charles,Geoffrey
|
Capt
|
138465
|
MC
|
Devonshire Regt
|
|
Outten
|
John
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
William, Richard
|
LCpl
|
2734393
|
|
Welsh Guards; kia
|
|
Owen
|
William, T.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
REGT/ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paige
|
C.F.
|
Pte
|
6399267
|
|
R.Sussex; 28/12/41
CasList WO417/36
|
Pallender
|
John, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
&CBTC (CA 83)
|
Palmer
|
T
|
Fus
|
4190287
|
|
R Welch Fusiliers
|
Richard, William, White
|
Bdr
|
14241750 & 327724
|
MM
|
RA; Police Intake; To OCTU
|
|
Parker
|
Gilbert, James
|
Cpl
|
5727886
|
|
Dorsets; (CA 77); wounded 1Aug44 WD Appdx E no.1
|
Parks
|
C.P.
|
|
|
|
|
Parrott
|
Geoffrey, L. 'Geoff'
|
Pte
|
14..5023
|
|
Herts Regt; emig USA (CA39)(CA42)(CA88)
|
Parry
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
4079808
|
|
(LL9) (PG)
|
Arthur, Joseph
|
Pte
|
5989862
|
|
Beds and Herts; Kia
|
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
6346896
|
|
QORWK; wounded Vaagso and Dieppe
|
|
R.R.
|
Pte
|
6351079
|
|
QORWK; wounded Dieppe
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Sidney,Raymond
|
Pte
|
5343125
|
|
R Berkshire Regt; from Newbury (CA73)
|
|
Thomas
|
Fus
|
3131634
|
|
R.S.F; PoW Dieppe
|
|
William
|
Fus
|
3134304
|
|
R.S.F; PoW Dieppe; from Irvine, Ayr (CA88)
|
|
Pascoe
|
W. Sidney
|
CSM
|
|
|
(CA112)
|
Patten
|
W.F.
|
Fus
|
8462258
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Stephen, Valentine
|
Gdm
|
2665330
|
|
Coldstream Gds; CA96; PoW
|
|
Pearce
|
D.R.
|
Pte
|
14766726
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt
|
Pearson
|
C
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA6)
|
Harold, Leslie
|
Pte
|
3654861
|
|
Loyal Regt; (CA109); wounded 6/6/44 WO417/76 and 78
|
|
Clifford
|
Gnr
|
3603751
|
|
RA; died on war service
|
|
Peel
|
George
|
Bdr
|
3061801
|
|
Hon Artillery Record Cards to Royal Scots 9Nov40; CA117
|
Pegram
|
J
|
Pte
|
5955083
|
|
Beds&Herts; WO417/66 CasList wounded Sicily 14Jul43
|
Peinaar
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Pennington
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Yorkshire (LL9)
|
Perks
|
C
|
Cpl
|
7045879
|
|
R.I.Fusiliers; 10Aug44 CasList WO417/80
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
2983428
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
William, Henry
|
Fus
|
6482258
|
|
(CA76); R.Fus; wounded Sicily 14Jul43 CasList WO417/66
|
|
Phillips
|
Alfred
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Glasgow (CA85); poss RAMC (WD 3 Cdo op Order for Husky appx C)
|
Pickering
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Ernest
|
Fus
|
3127649
|
|
R. Scots Fusiliers; kia Dieppe
|
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
3453529
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; PoW Dieppe
|
|
W.F.
|
Lt
|
41084V
|
|
South African Forces; kia
|
|
Piggott
|
Edwin, Frank, 'Ted'
|
Dvr
|
5631374 RAOC
|
|
2 Tp - CA78; CA54, 56.
|
Frank
|
LSgt
|
6400503
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; wounded Vaagso; (CA115)
|
|
W.G.
|
LCpl
|
5620667
|
|
Devonshire Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Pinder
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL9)
|
Pirie
|
J.W.
|
Gnr
|
2882534
|
|
RA; CasList WO417/88.
|
John, Leonard
|
LCpl
|
5506570
|
|
Hamps Regt; CasLists 14/7/43 PoW Sicily
|
|
Platt
|
J
|
Dvr
|
10666111
|
|
RASC
|
Plowright
|
Ronald
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gordon
|
Major
|
1480560 & 28876
|
OBE,MC*, MM
|
Sgt. RA to OCTU
|
|
Pollard
|
William, Thomas
|
Gnr
|
5383055
|
|
RA; (CA111)
|
Pollock
|
Alan
|
Lt
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Keith, Douglas
|
Capt
|
264228
|
|
R. Warwicks; 3 troop 1944
|
|
John, M.
|
Pte
|
5888719
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
John, Bertram, V.
|
Major
|
86404
|
MC
|
RA; kia
|
|
R.A.
|
LSgt
|
6148272
|
|
RA; PoW 7 June 1944
|
|
A
|
Fus
|
3134237
|
|
R. Scots Fusiliers;
PoW Dieppe
|
|
Porter
|
A.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
From Irvine (LL9)
|
Potthast
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
LL9; PG
|
Potter
|
William
|
Gdsm
|
2666064
|
|
Coldstream Gds enlisted 3Jun43
|
H
|
Mne
|
PO/X103992
|
|
Royal Marines
|
|
J.T.
|
LCpl
|
3449238
|
|
Lancs Fus; wounded Sicily
|
|
Harold, T.A.
|
LSgt
|
3309768
|
|
Black Watch; kia Vaagso
|
|
John, Francis, Finbar
|
Fus
|
6482240
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded 14/7/43 Sicily WO417/66.
|
|
Price
|
R.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
From Morpeth (LL9)
|
Pritchard
|
C
|
Capt
|
|
|
PG
|
Pritchard
|
Edward, J.
|
Gdsm
|
2738381
|
|
Welsh Gds
|
Wilfred, Prestley
|
Gnr
|
-
|
RA; kia Vaagso
|
||
Prosser
|
I.T.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Prosser
|
Kenneth
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Provette
|
John, Henry, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Norman
|
Gnr
|
874438
|
|
RA; Treasurer CA Scarborough (CA26) (CA64)
|
|
Purdie
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Purdie
|
John
|
Gnr
|
11259913
|
|
RA
|
Putt
|
Richard, James, Kennedy
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pyne
|
G
|
Pte
|
5624766
|
|
Devonshire Regt
|
Pyne
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Patrick, C.
|
LCpl
|
5951029
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; kia
|
|
Frederick, C.N.
|
Pte
|
5501415
|
|
East Surrey Regt; kia
|
|
James, Andrew
|
LCpl
|
7383539
|
|
RAMC; kia
|
|
Colin, George, Champion
|
Capt
|
145561
|
MC, TD
|
RA; MC 11Apr45;
|
|
George
|
Sgt
|
826199
|
MiD
|
RA; MiD Vaagso
|
|
Ramsey-Murray
|
St L
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Joseph, H.
|
Lt
|
US
|
|
|
|
Rastrick
|
George, Michael
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA21)
|
Raybould
|
Leslie
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Read
|
William, Patrick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Redwood
|
W.A.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Reeman
|
George, Reginald, C.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; HQ Tp Admin Nov'43 (WD 15Nov43 appxJ5); (CA23)
|
Reid
|
Arthur, John, Charles
|
LCpl
|
7259796
|
|
RAMC; and 6 Cdo and HOC (CA82)(WO417/82)(later QMS)
|
Reid
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
R.A. / 9 Jun 44 3Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
|
John, Deane
|
Lt Col
|
240286
|
MC
|
Worcs Regt
|
|
Francis, Mons
|
Pte
|
5956694
|
|
Beds & Hertst; kia Dieppe
|
|
Rhodes
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
George, William
|
Pte
|
4868605
|
|
HLI; kia
|
|
Richards
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Richards
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Philip, G.
|
Pte
|
6351367
|
|
QORWK; Dieppe; (LL9)
|
|
Riddell
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
Emigrated Canada (LL9)
|
Pearson, 'Digger'
|
Pte
|
7402326
|
MM
|
RAMC; MM at Termoli
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
2567732
|
|
DCLI; kia
|
|
Riley
|
W
|
RSM
|
|
|
|
Ritchie
|
G.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ritter
|
Harry
|
|
|
|
|
Robb
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
Cameron Hldrs (WD)
|
James
|
Pte
|
14656554
|
|
QOCH; kia
|
|
Albert, W.F.
|
Pte
|
72278
|
|
Somerset LI; kia
|
|
Robbins
|
W
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
David
|
Fus
|
4197537
|
|
RWF; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Dennis, Wyn
|
Gdsm
|
2738413
|
|
Welsh Gds; PoW Normandy
|
|
Robertson
|
George, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, James
|
Cpl
|
5190502
|
|
Glosters; kia
|
|
T.G.J.
|
Pte
|
5891551
|
|
Northants Regt; NWE
CasList WO417/77
|
|
Roddis
|
Eric, Charles
|
CSM
|
7893163
|
|
RTR; HQ Admin Pay Sgt ( WD Nov43 HQ Troop names)
|
O
|
Pte
|
5948741
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
Roderick
|
Thomas, R.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Douglas
|
Cpl
|
3129241
|
MiD
|
R Scots Fusiliers; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Rogerson
|
J.E.
|
Lt
|
314922
|
|
East Surreys
|
Alexander, Scott
|
Capt
|
|
MiD
|
5 Troop 1941; to No.6 Cdo (Major) kia North Africa
|
|
Rose
|
Sidney, John
|
|
|
|
|
Ross
|
A
|
Pte
|
2753484
|
|
Black Watch
|
Routledge
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rowley
|
W.M.
|
Cfn
|
7607931
|
|
REME
|
Rushworth
|
Edward, E. 'Ginger'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
13045086
|
|
Pioneer Corps; wounded Sicily (WD)
|
|
Phillip, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
6845643
|
|
KRRC; PoW 7/6/44
CasList WO417/78
|
|
W.J.
|
Pte / LSgt
|
6143213
|
|
E. Surrey Regt; Pte wounded Vaagso; later LSgt (LL10)
|
|
Anthony, Fane 'Buck'
|
Capt
|
95530
|
MC
|
Royal Ulster Rifles; kia
|
|
R
|
Pte
|
5625748
|
|
Devons; PoW Dieppe WO417/52; Stalag 344 WO392/1; PoW 25298.
|
|
Saggers
|
Kenneth, Harry
|
Bdr
|
857108
|
|
RA; (PG); wounded NWE
CasLists WO417/79; (CA120)
|
Saggers
|
Stephen, Jack
|
LSgt
|
881839
|
|
RA; wounded NWE
CasLists WO417/78
|
Salisbury
|
J
|
Gnr
|
845520
|
|
RA
|
Salisbury
|
William, Henry, Edward
|
LSgt
|
5180508
|
|
RAC; wounded Sicily (WO417/65); from Bristol (CA98)
|
Salter
|
Charles
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from New Eltham (CA82)
|
Samways
|
A
|
Cpl
|
6401751
|
|
R West Kents
|
Frederick, Walter
|
Pte
|
5123481
|
|
R Warwicks; 4 troop
|
|
Charles, Edward
|
Gnr
|
890039
|
|
RA; died on war service
|
|
Saunders
|
Albert, George
|
Pte
|
5190505
|
|
Glosters; &12Cdo (CA67); NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Saunders
|
G.S.
|
Pte
|
5190505
|
|
Glosters; CasList WO417/76
|
Saunders
|
Leonard, William
|
Pte
|
6088920
|
|
Queens Royal Regt
|
Saville
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
4 tp; injury by booby trapped downed ME109 on beach, (WD 2/9/43)
|
Sawyer
|
John
|
Pte
|
5882470
|
|
Nothants Regt; NWE CasList WO417/77; (CA98)
|
Sawyer
|
Russell
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Tyneside (CA101)
|
Sayers
|
J.L.
|
LCpl
|
6212785
|
|
Middx Regt; wounded 10/6/44
CasList WO417/78
|
Scott
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Carlisle (CA59)(105)
|
Scott
|
Stan 'Scotty'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
QORWK; 3 Cdo 3 tp DDay;
CVA Chairman
|
Scovell
|
Michael, John
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Scragg
|
T
|
Pte
|
3386716
|
|
E.Lancs Regt; wounded 6Jun44 CasList WO417/77 (x2)
|
Scrivener
|
E.
|
Pte
|
5622247
|
|
Devons / 9 Jun 44 2Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
Seggars
|
Kenneth, Harry
|
|
|
|
(see SAGGERS)
|
Selby
|
Walter, Collin
|
Pte
|
13046307
|
|
Pioneer Corps / Queen's R. Regt. wounded 2/2/45 WO417/88 birthname belvd Seligman.
|
John, Jasper
|
Capt
|
75243
|
MC
|
Royal Hussars (RAC)
|
|
R.T.
|
CSM
|
5511132
|
|
Hampshire Regt; (LL10); wounded 13/10/43 Italy WO417/68.
|
|
Thomas, Robert
|
Fus
|
3133573
|
|
R. Scots Fusiliers; kia Dieppe
|
|
Shaw
|
Alan, Leslie
|
Bdr
|
|
RA; CA87; Caslist WO417/77
|
|
Harry
|
TSM
|
3453645
|
|
Lancashire Fusiliers; kia
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
5960850
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
Shelley
|
J.F.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
L.A.
|
Cpl
|
6290941
|
|
The Buffs; PoW Dieppe CasLists WO417/52.
|
|
Short
|
Charles, H.R.
|
LSgt
|
5437311
|
|
RAC; wounded 10Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Shortall
|
James Patrick
|
Cpl
|
6464231
|
|
R Fusiliers; 8 Cdo; SSRF;
executed SAS
|
Shunstrum
|
Charles, M.
|
Capt
|
US
|
|
|
Sidgwick
|
Thomas, Arthur
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Sievewright
|
W.J.
|
SSI
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
Siggers
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Silvester
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
3603092
|
|
Border Regt; PoW; (CA95)
|
|
Alexander, Innes
|
LSgt
|
7886937
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Skelly
|
Terence, Neil
|
Capt
|
302710
|
|
R Signals
|
John
|
Cpl
|
5668915
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; kia
|
|
Skrine
|
Walter, H.
|
Major
|
|
|
RA attached from CCO wounded 14 July43 Sicily
|
Slater
|
Harold
|
Gnr
|
7889268
|
|
RA
|
Smale
|
John, Neville, 'Joe'
|
Capt
|
69131
|
|
Lancs Fus; PoW Dieppe; later Major (CA52)
|
William, Alan, Wynne
|
Major
|
93086
|
MBE
|
RASC; & 1 SS Bde; later Brigadier
|
|
Victor, David, Walter
|
Pte
|
5957109
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Smart
|
William, Jeffrey 'Duke'
|
Pte
|
5731120
|
|
Black Watch
|
Smith
|
A
|
Pte
|
6353190
|
|
QORWK; wounded 11/7/43 Sicily WO417/67.
|
A.D.
|
Pte
|
6291081
|
|
The Buffs; PoW Dieppe CasLists WO417/52
|
|
Smith
|
A.J.
|
Pte
|
3319672
|
|
HLI; and 1 Bde (CA27)
|
Smith
|
Arthur
|
Tpr
|
|
|
RAC
|
Smith
|
D.V.
|
Lt
|
200144
|
|
RA
|
Smith
|
Graham, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Stoke on Trent (CA77)
|
Harold, 'Smudger'
|
Pte
|
5051480
|
|
N. Staffs Regt; wounded 10/6/44 WO417/77; lka Stoke on Trent (CA101)
|
|
Smith
|
James
|
LCpl
|
3444512
|
|
Lancashire Fusiliers;
PoW Dieppe WO416/334/443.
|
Smith
|
J.A. 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Bolton (CA93)
|
J.E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
From Poplar (LL10)
|
|
Smith
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Essex (LL10)
|
Smith
|
James, Norman
|
RQMS
|
|
|
and 10 Cdo (CA80)
|
Joseph
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; died in training
|
||
Smith
|
Lawrence, William
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
R
|
Gnr
|
884165
|
|
RA
|
Smith
|
R
|
Tpr
|
5051480
|
|
N Staffs Regt
|
Smith
|
R
|
Sgt
|
3665924
|
|
Somerset L I
|
Reginald, Alban
|
Pte
|
5956795
|
|
Beds&Herts (LL10); PoW Dieppe
|
|
Smith
|
Sydney, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Leamington Spa (CA94)
|
Smith
|
T.S.
|
Pte
|
2931584
|
|
(later WO1 ref CA94)
|
Smith
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Ramsgate (CA114) (LL10)
|
Smith
|
Tommy
|
|
|
|
MT Troop; lka Nottingham (CA87)
|
Smith
|
W
|
Fus
|
4203619
|
|
R. Welch Fusiliers; CasLists/wounded NWE
|
William, Thomas
|
Sgt
|
T/6288218
|
MM
|
RASC; 5 Troop (CA14)
|
|
A.M.B.
|
Gnr
|
3064029
|
|
RA; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/52
|
|
Snell
|
Terence, Jefferey H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Sole
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Notts (LL10)
|
Southwell
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Staffs. (LL10)
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
7266352
|
MM
|
RAMC; HQ Troop;
later CSM (CA29)
|
|
Spencer
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Spicer
|
J.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL10)
|
Eric
|
Sgt
|
6344028
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
J.
|
Fus
|
3130056
|
|
R.Scots Fusiliers;
PoW Dieppe
|
|
Spiers
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Spinks
|
Francis, George
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Stacey
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
East Surrey Regt; (PG)
|
Paul, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
3447208
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Steadman
|
Francis
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Stenhouse
|
Angus, 'Gus' or 'Jock'
|
RSM
|
|
|
|
Sterry
|
Laurence, Reginald
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, George
|
Gnr
|
852815
|
|
RA; (CA100)
|
|
John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
4458479
|
|
Durham LI; died of wounds
|
|
Steward
|
J.D.
|
Pte
|
2937162
|
|
A&SH; (WD Field Return Dec43).
|
Stewart
|
D
|
Pte
|
2986087
|
|
A&SH; Wounded Vaagso CasList WO417/36
|
Stewart
|
T.B.
|
|
2987162
|
|
A&SH; wounded 14/7/43 casList WO417/66
|
Stewart
|
Samuel
|
Rfn
|
|
|
RUR; & SBS, 12 Cdo; died with wife in a car crash 1994 (CA99)
|
Thomas, Frederick, 'Lofty'
|
Gnr
|
853144
|
|
RA; wounded NWE 13/8/44 WO417/80; from Telford (CA116 and 120)
|
|
Stones
|
Michael, John
|
|
|
|
|
Stones
|
N.J.
|
LCpl
|
6106103
|
|
Queens Royal Regt
|
Stowe
|
Ken
|
Rfn
|
14829962
|
|
Royal Ulster Rifles;
later Sgt (CA19)
|
Stowers
|
T.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL11)
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
5947667
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Stretton
|
Albert
|
Gdm
|
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Strowger
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Sturdy
|
T.O. 'Tom'
|
Lt Col (Rev)
|
|
|
RACD
|
Harry, Slater
|
Pte
|
3066792
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
Albert, Edward
|
Sgt
|
5387712
|
|
Ox.& Bucks LI; and 12 Cdo; (LL11) (CA104); (WO417/77).
|
|
Swan
|
J
|
Fus
|
6985477
|
|
R.Irish Fus; 9 Jun 44 3Tp.
1st line reinforcements
|
Swayer
|
J
|
Pte
|
5882470
|
|
Northants Regt
|
Daniel
|
Pte
|
5437882
|
|
DCLI; and 1 Cdo.
|
|
F
|
Gnr
|
3445730
|
|
RA; Dieppe PoW CasList WO417/52
|
|
James, Francis,
'Jimmy'
|
Sgt
|
4453883
|
|
RA; 3 Tp (PG); and 12 Cdo (CA49); wounded 11Apr45
|
|
Ralph, E.S.
|
Pte
|
6970623
223473
|
|
R. Berks & KOYLI; and 8 Cdo.
|
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
13116422
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt; kia
|
|
Taylor
|
C.W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
From Basingstoke (LL11)
|
Taylor
|
F
|
Pte
|
14652986
|
|
King's Regt; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
George
|
LSgt
|
83819
|
MM
|
RA; award in Sicily
|
|
Taylor
|
H.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Edminton (LL11)
|
Thomas, Alfred, 'Tommy'
|
LCpl
|
6482262
Police
|
MiD
|
R. Fusiliers
|
|
Thomas, Frederick, 'Tommy'
|
Gnr
|
5256553
|
|
RA; POW Dieppe (CA73)(CasList WO417/53)
|
|
W.S. 'Sam'
|
Gnr
|
886202
|
|
RA; wounded Sicily CasLists WO417/65
|
|
William
|
LSgt
|
4130202
|
|
Cheshire; POW Sicily CasLists WO417/65
|
|
Fred
|
Sgt
|
3601057
|
|
Border Regt; kia Dieppe
|
|
Ronald, Harry
|
Cpl
|
14422865
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Thomas
|
H.B.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
From Somerset (LL11)
|
Iorweth, Cyrus
|
LSgt
|
|
RA; PoW Sicily
|
||
James, Howard
|
Capt
|
71046
|
|
RA; kia Dieppe
|
|
Thomas
|
Leonard, G.
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
M
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Roy, Frank
|
Pte
|
5180266
|
MM
|
Gloucester Regt
|
|
Thomas
|
Tom
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Stafford (CA120)
|
Thompson
|
John 'Tanky'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Thomson
|
Niall, G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Richard, Maurice
|
Gnr
|
895161
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Tilson
|
A.C.
|
|
|
|
|
Tipper
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
David, Shaver
|
Pte
|
14577057
|
|
Beds & Herts; Wounded 11Apr45 Aller (WD)
|
|
W
|
Pte
|
4614746
|
|
West Yorks Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Torbet
|
John, Wallace
|
Pte
|
|
RA & KORR; WO417/79; RA attestations
|
|
F
|
LBdr
|
3314598
|
|
RA; wounded 14/7/43 CasList WO417/67.
|
|
Norman, Charles
|
Lt
|
6482251
326331
Police
|
|
Royal Fusiliers; To OCTU 2/Lt 29Jul44 (LG36731); 1952 Malaya Police (CA14); (LL11)
|
|
Triggs
|
George, Henry
|
LCpl
|
13013302
|
|
RAMC
|
Trotman
|
H.J.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Donald
|
LCpl
|
5990289
|
|
Herts Regt.
|
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
13116422
|
|
Lincs Regt; served as TAYLOR; kia
|
|
John, William
|
LCpl
|
5958415
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; kia
|
|
Frank, William
|
Pte
|
5254801
|
|
Worcs. Regt; kia
|
|
Turner
|
G
|
Sgt
|
|
RA; and No.12 Cdo; 3 Cdo WD 11Sep43 Field Returns
|
|
Turner
|
Henry, Dronfield
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Turner
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
3663054
|
|
S Lancs Regt
|
Richard, K.
|
Cpl
|
14317315
Police
|
|
Lancers; 9/6/44 5Tp.1st line reinforcements; wounded 4Aug44 WO417/80 (CA94)
|
|
Turnock
|
C.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Crewe (LL11)
|
S.C.A.
|
Pte
|
14409810
|
|
Herts Regt
|
|
Turpin
|
Stanley, Charles, Albert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Sinfin, Debyshire (CA120)
|
Twohig
|
William
|
Sgt
|
10553025
|
BEM
|
REME; LL1 & LG 37412,p317
|
Tynan
|
Patrick, George
|
Cfn
|
5124778
|
|
REME
|
Lionel, Harold
|
LCpl
|
5956944
|
|
Beds & Herts; kia
|
|
John, C.
|
Capt
|
315174
|
|
Black Watch
|
|
Varley
|
G
|
Cfn
|
14416852
|
|
REME
|
Godfrey
|
Sgt
|
2581189
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Vaughan
|
Con
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bristol (CA59)
|
Veasey
|
Arthur, Francis, Sherand
|
Capt
|
149347
|
|
Worc Regt
|
Venn
|
Frederick, Allen
|
Cpl
|
5958448
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt; WD Apr43 Field Returns 96 Gen Hosp; 4 Tp 1942 (PG)
|
Thomas
|
Fus
|
2982693
|
MiD
|
R. Northumberland Fusiliers;
PoW Dieppe
|
|
Charles, Thomas
|
Pte
|
6104834
|
|
South Staffs Regt; kia
|
|
Vickridge
|
J
|
Tpr
|
7884404
|
India GSM
|
RTR served India pre war WO100/499; RAC; wounded 10Aug44 CasList WO417/80;
|
Vickers
|
R. Bryan
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Vincent
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Durham L I
|
Andrew
|
Sgt
|
797043
|
|
RA; PoW Dieppe WO417/53
|
|
Vyvyan or Vivyan
|
John, Michael, Kenneth
|
Lt
|
113253
|
|
Black Watch
|
Eric, James
|
LCpl
|
7358474
|
GM, DCM
|
RAMC; George Medal post war Malaya Police
|
|
Hubert, Samuel, 'Micky'
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia Dieppe
|
||
Wagstaff
|
William, James, Oliver
|
Pte
|
4744492
|
|
Yorks & Lancs Regt
|
Wakefield
|
E
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Wakelin
|
J.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Waldie
|
Robert, Gibson
|
Capt
|
126151
|
MC
|
KOSB
|
Walker
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
|
|
Beds and Herts Regt
|
William
|
Gnr
|
5257434
|
|
RA; Dieppe kia
|
|
D.E.
|
Pte
|
6213112
|
|
Middx Regt; wounded Vaagso
|
|
Wallis
|
A. J.
|
LCpl
|
5381695
|
|
Ox & Bucks;/ PoW Dieppe (CasList WO417/52)
|
Edward
|
Cpl
|
2716717
|
MM
|
Irish Guards; wounded Vaagso, MM at Normandy
|
|
Walsh
|
R
|
Pte
|
14662386
|
|
|
Walters
|
G.C.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Ward
|
Clifford
|
|
4541266
|
|
West Yorks
|
Ward
|
C.K.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL 11)
|
J.A. 'Josh'
|
Major
|
|
|
RA; & 30AU (CA82)
|
|
Ward
|
Nathaniel, 'Nat'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
Capt.
|
288231
|
|
& TSM in 2 Cdo. (CA90)
|
|
Wardle
|
William, James
|
A/QMS
|
|
|
HQ Tp Nov43 (WD15Nov43 AppdxJ5); later Capt
|
Nicholas
|
TSM
|
3856044
|
|
RA; kia Sicily
|
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
5348555
|
|
Beds and Herts; kia
|
|
Warwick
|
O.C.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Richard, Peter
|
Lt
|
242288
|
|
Beds and Herts; WO417/6; later Capt 3 Cdo Bde.
|
|
Watkins
|
S G
|
RQMS
|
5946789
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Watson
|
G
|
Gnr
|
2984032
|
|
RA
|
Watson
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Watts
|
F
|
Pte
|
5780355
|
|
R.Norfolk Regt; wounded France CasList WO417/77
|
Webb
|
Frederick
|
LSgt
|
7911147
|
|
RAC
|
Webb
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Harold, Levi, Henry
|
Pte
|
5257127
|
|
Worcestershire; Dieppe missing CasList WO417/49
|
|
Webster
|
R.J.
|
LSgt
|
6920030
|
|
Rifle Bde; wounded Normandy CasList WO417/77
|
Gordon, Douglas
|
Capt
|
184123
|
|
Leic Regt; wounded NWE WO417/7/and WO417/8
|
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
5506169
|
|
Hamps Regt; PoW Dieppe CasList WO417/52
|
|
Eric, Roy
|
Capt
|
229030
|
MC+bar
|
RA & S Staffs Regt; 3 Troop
|
|
Bernard, William
|
Gnr
|
909229
|
|
RA; kia Vaagso
|
|
L.G.
|
Pte
|
14224093
|
|
SWB; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
|
Wheeler
|
T.S.
|
Pte
|
5733728
|
|
Dorsets; wounded 10Jun44 NWE CasList WO417/77; (LL11)
|
Harold, Kenneth, 'Ken'
|
RQMS
|
|
|
(CA74) (CA102)
|
|
Whitaker
|
R.W.
|
Pte
|
14676844
|
|
Duke of Wellingtons Regt; NWE wounded WO417/77
|
Ernest, George, 'Knocker'
|
Cpl
|
6341647
|
DCM
|
QORWK; award Vaagso, later TSM of 4 Troop
|
|
Horace, George, Lewis
|
Cpl (Sgt)
|
6482248
|
|
Hampshires; wounded 6Jun'44 CasList WO417/76
|
|
White
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
MiD
|
Beds & Herts
|
White
|
P.J. 'Chalky'
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
William, Henry, Allan, Reginald
|
Sgt
|
5620176
|
MM
|
Devonshire Regt; Award Dieppe
|
|
Whiteman
|
Norman. J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 8 Cdo; from Coventry (CA103)
|
Whithead
|
J
|
Tpr
|
14613720
|
|
RASC
|
Whitestone
|
Richard, Henry
|
Pte
|
3444459
|
|
Somerset LI; & 1Bde; 28/12/41 wounded CasList WO417/36
|
Whitney
|
D
|
Pte
|
3663529
|
|
S. Lancs; wounded June 44 CasLists WO417/77
|
Graham
|
Pte
|
14337435
|
|
Middlesex Regt; kia
|
|
Whitty
|
J
|
Pte
|
5733948
|
|
Dorsets / 9 Jun 44 2Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
Why
|
F
|
Cpl
|
3969518
|
|
Welch Regt; 9 Jun44 5Tp. 1st line reinforcements
|
Wilcox
|
Berkley, George
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA9); commissioned Lt Nov41 Indian Army LG35354; Forum
|
Wiles
|
B
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wilkins
|
Leonard
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Wilkinson
|
Charles
|
|
|
|
|
James, William
|
LSgt
Lt
|
5957086
324965
|
MM
|
Beds and Herts Regt; award in 3 Cdo; also served 6 Cdo.
|
|
Albert
|
Fus
|
14309591
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Williams
|
David, Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Swansea (CA88)
|
Williams
|
Edward, Peter, John
|
Lt
|
95081
|
MiD
|
RE; (LG35172)
|
Frederick, Harold
|
Gnr
|
851422
|
|
RA attestation Register 1935
|
|
Harry, 'Bill'
|
Lt
|
237917
|
|
South Lancs. Regt; POW June 44. From Presall, Lancs (CA95)
|
|
Williams
|
W.R.
|
Pte
|
14731045
|
|
Worc. Regt
|
Williams
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Williamson
|
R
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Lt
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Yorks & Lancs Regt
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Richard, Lloyd, Joseph, 'Dick'
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129346
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OBE, MC
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Willmett
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P.J.
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Herbert, Charles
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Devons. Regt; PoW Dieppe WO417/52; Died as a PoW
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Winkworth
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Dennis
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5958980
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Frederick, Jack
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LSgt
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6202408
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RA; kia
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Wise
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Adrian, Watson
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85604
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DSO, MBE
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Witney
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Wood
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Devonshire Regt
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Henry, Walter
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LSgt / Lt
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These are the main operations that No 3 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 3 Commando. No 3 Commando were part of 1 Special Service/Commando Brigade from Autumn 1943.
Click on the links for more detail about each.
Operation Flodden (part of Operation Jubilee)
The No 3 Commando War Diary covering D Day operations can be found here: The Pegasus Archive
On the 12th July 1943, two days after taking part in the invasion of Sicily, No.3 Commando re-embarked on board the Prince Albert commando carrier at Syracuse to prepare for a second attack. This time they were tasked with taking and holding the Malati Bridge near Lentini, ten miles behind enemy lines and five miles inland from the sea. They were to hold it until the arrival of the 50th Division.
They landed at a beach near Agnone about 20 miles north west of Syracuse. After capturing the bridge from the Italians and removing the demolitions they had laid, a counter attack by the Germans with support of Tiger tanks inflicted heavy casualties on the exposed men of No.3 Commando. Eventually they were ordered to withdraw but the bridge was saved from the demolition that the Germans had planned. After the fall of Catania, General Montgomery ordered that a stone be carved with “3 Commando Bridge” and this stone cemented into the Punta del Malati bridge
These recollections written by Lieut. John Channon Erskine, RE attached No 3 Commando, provided to this Archive courtesy of his son Andrew Erskine. The original transcript is currently stored in the Australian War Memorial archives.
More can be read about the author here: Lieutenant John Channon Erskine RE.
Some recent photos of the bridge are in our gallery [view images].
Eventually they were ordered to withdraw but the bridge was saved from the demolition that the Germans had planned. After the fall of Catania, General Montgomery ordered that a stone be carved with “3 Commando Bridge” and this stone cemented into the Punta del Malati bridge.
An excellent account of the operation by Lieutenant John Erskine Channon RE and No.3 Commando is [HERE....].
Some images of the bridge as it is in more recent times are [HERE....].
Details of over 100 of those who took part are [HERE....].
I was a member of 6 Troop No 3 Commando for this operation and we landed at 2am in pitch black darkness to form a bridgehead for the rest of the Brigade to come through. No 3 by then were desperately under-strength due to heavy casualties a few months previous and numbering at this time just under 200 out of an original strength of 450. The SAS were roughly in the same boat because of their own previous heavy casualty loss. 40 RM Cdo were however up to full strength and were to spearhead the attack on Termoli town and harbour. The SAS had their target to see to south of Termoli -whilst No 3, when their bridgehead was no longer required, would support 40 in their attack on Termoli.
Once No 3 were ashore, which was unopposed, to form a bridgehead, Cpl Jack Winser of 6 Troop [more...], in the pitch darkness, fell down a small cliff severely damaging his ankle, so he could not walk unaided. When it was ready for No 3 to move off from the bridgehead, I was detailed off to be Jack’s helper, with orders to follow on as best we could which we did in slow hobbling fashion, well behind No 3 who set off at a smart pace to support 40 Commando. Up to that stage the enemy were still unaware of the Brigade’s presence on land north of Termoli. As a direction guide Jack and I discovered the railway line, which, as stated in the briefing, led straight to Termoli and we duly followed it to come across a silent stationary steam train with carriages on the track. We learned later that 6 Troop had previously boarded the train, which was getting steam up and ordered the burning coals in the fire box to be raked out and then discovered a number of German soldiers asleep in the carriages and promptly took them all prisoners. Suddenly the still of the night was shattered by the sound of battle Royal, with fast firing spandau machine-guns sounding off. Also the slower chattering of Bren guns together with multi rifle fire - the sure sign the enemy had wakened to find Commandos on their doorstep. This caused Jack Winser and I to increase our hobbling considerably to eventually join up with No 3 in the outskirts of the town where Arthur Evans, a former policeman [more....], had just wiped out a Jerry spandua which had been sweeping murderous fire from an upper window of a warehouse. With a second attempt direct hit with a 36 Mills Grenade fired from the discharger cup fitted to his Lee-Enfield rifle, to the delight of 6 Troop, enabling them to get further into the town to support 40 Commando who were doing a good job against stern resistance by German Paratroops. We of 6 Troop were then detailed off to give covering fire to 3 Commandos Mortar Section as they engaged the crew of a German Artillery piece causing them to surrender by salvos of mortar bombs.
A short time later our 6 Troop sub-section, led by Sgt Nobby Knowland [more...], was withdrawn from the town where a number of the enemy who well positioned amongst small trees on a rise in the ground, were keeping up a hail of fire towards the town. To the front of the enemies position, some 80 yards distant, was a low dilapidated stone wall. Sgt Knowland ordered that we make a lightening dash to get behind that stone wall which we promptly achieved spreading our sub-section along the length of the wall, at the same time attracting enemy fire which we returned with interest. Sgt Knowland shouted a briefing to the sub-section that we would make a frontal assault on the enemy and to keep well spread out on the run in. He then ordered the Bren-gunner Jack Leech [more....] to get out to the left flank and give covering fire for our frontal attack. Jack managed that quickly and once his Bren was up, at Sgt Knowland’s intimation our whole sub-section, as a single unit, making ourselves as small as possible, quickly got over the wall flattening ourselves on the other side, amongst a hail of enemy bullets in our direction. The Sgt then gave the order ‘Go!’ And we leapt to our feet and made a steady run-in at the enemy position firing our rifles from the hip as we did so. The nearer we got to the enemy the fewer shots that came at us. Within 20 yards or so from the trees on the hillock all seemed silent from the enemy’s position so we all hit the ground to weigh up what was going on. The Sgt then ordered the right hand man, which happened to be me, to go forward to check the situation. All I saw were a number of German soldiers lying face downwards without any movement. I signalled the OK and the subsection got to their feet to run over the enemy’s position, to see 12 German Paras all lying apparently dead. We discovered 2 were still alive, one severely wounded in his leg and around his knee and in great pain. Another, a large man who had been feigning dead, got to his feet with tears running down his face sobbing uncontrollably; he was taken prisoner. Once Medical orderlies arrived we had difficulty lifting the wounded German on to a stretcher, every time we lifted him he screamed in pain. He was eventually taken away on a stretcher. By this time the battle for Termoli and harbour had been won.
About 70 German Paratroops were taken prisoner who turned out to be of the ‘Herman Goering’ unit who battled against No 3 Commando in Sicily a few months previous. Some of No 3 recognised amongst the prisoners Germans who had been their captors in Sicily until they eventually managed to escape to rejoin No 3. The atmosphere was friendly and animated conversations took place each side relating their experiences since Sicily. The Germans had given good treatment to our lads when prisoners in Sicily, accordingly the opportunity was not lost to repay the compliment. As always the German Paras fought bravely with stern resistance in the fight for Termoli, but the Commando fond strategy of ‘element of surprise’ by attacking at night when the enemy was least prepared, undoubtedly disadvantaged the German Paras in this Termoli battle.
We then had to dig in on countryside outside Termoli town to prepare for possible enemy counter-attack, whilst German prisoners cleared battle areas of their dead. As digging my slit-trench I had a good view of German Paras burying their dead in deepish graves they dug. I saw that once a grave had been re-filled with soil, all Germans so engaged would then stand stiffly to attention, some words were spoken for a minute or so with great solemnity, before they turned their attention to the next soldier to be buried, and so on. That extra little ceremony after each burial showed deep respect for a fallen comrade and greatly impressed me. The particular ground where I had to prepare my slit-trench was hard work due to the obdurate nature of the soil which was more gravel than earth, preventing me creating a decent trench where excavated soil is heaped and compacted in depth on enemy side of the trench to provide a near bullet proof firing point. My efforts in this instance left me with just a heap of gravelly soil in the edge of the trench. A German prisoner from the burial party, checking for any undiscovered dead Germans, walking past my slit-trench suddenly stopped, pointed to the gravelly soil and in perfect educated sounding English said, “You would never get away with that in the German Army”, and then walked on. At first I was more annoyed at his infernal cheek, then saw the amusing aspect, it being a good war story to relate. I further contemplated the courageous fight-back the German Paras gave us in the battle for Termoli town, also the severe victorious Commando bashing we handed out to them, and didn’t begrudge him that sarcastic remark at my expense.
Later that day and night and into the next day a few of the units of the 8th Army’s 78th Division began to get through to us, which included some infantry from the Argyles and from the West Kents, some artillery, anti-tank guns, and a few Sherman Tanks. Early evening No 3 Commando were sent to dig-in on a ridge, which was covered with low growing olive trees, a mile or so outside of Termoli. We of 6 Troop occupied the extreme right flank of No 3 and below the ridge on our right was a troop of SAS, but due to the undulating terrain with its hilly rise and fall, I seldom had more than a glimpse of them from my trench, in their distinctive light blue shirts and cream/buff coloured berets. We were told a German Panzar Division was advancing on Termoli, to keep very alert, as a counter-attack would be with us shortly. We spent a freezing cold night on that ridge being clothed only in our tropical khaki drill army issue shirts and slacks, on ‘stand-to’ all night. During that night enemy shells were dropping on to our ridge and No 3 sustained some casualties, none of 6 Troop, indicating the enemy knew of our ridge positions.
As dawn broke, 5 October 1943, low flying Luftwaffe aircraft appeared strafing our positions with machine-gun fire with a deep furrow, missing my trench by just a few feet. The planes then swooped off to attack Termoli town and harbour. It then rained heavily and we learned later that the River Biferno flooded to sweep away pontoon bridges put out by the Royal Engineers, cutting off further very needed reinforcements from the rest of 78th Division, who were stranded the wrong side of the river. The shelling increased in intensity and a wave of enemy attack tanks and infantry occurred on our left, forward of the ridge, where 5 Troop were positioned, together with Argyle’s infantry. A few Sherman Tanks appeared to reinforce the left flank with one being hit and burst into flames. The tanks withdrew to 5 Troops positions and the heavy enemy fire at the tanks caused casualties in 5 Troop ranks, who were then withdrawn to No 3 Commando ridge positions. The Argyles who fought well, sustained heavy casualties also and had to withdraw leaving the left flank of our ridge exposed. Our 6 Troop positions on the right flank received horrendous accurate shelling and it was about this time our Troop Commando, Captain John Reynolds [more....] received multi-shrapnel wounds, but insisted on staying with us in 6 Troop’s position. Later, however, he was removed to Termoli for hospital treatment.
The intense shelling we received on that ridge for long periods at a time was very accurate, it was because Commandos were well dug-in that prevented large amounts of casualties. 6 Troop, in our trenches had to watch our front carefully as we spotted far distance away on the flat ground beyond the ridge, German tanks and infantry advancing towards Termoli, but a distance too far away as yet to engage them with rifle and Bren. We did however have 78th Div Vickers Medium Machine Gun (tripod type) on 6 Troop front capable of very accurate fire at long range, which opened up on the advancing German forces. With the intense accurate shelling still persisting, at one point I heard popular Corporal Ronnie Gower [more....] in a trench near to me groaning loudly, clearly in pain, and assumed he had received wounds from the shelling. But when I went to his aid, I found a whole tree had been blown down from shell fire on top of him as he lay in his slit-trench and he’d received a severe blow from one of it’s stout branches on to his lower spine, convincing him his back was broken. Sgt Nobby Knowland and I lifted the tree off Ronnie who soon recovered his usual cheerful self once finding he had sustained only an extremely sore back. One of the 78th Div anti-tank guns had been set up in 6 Troop’s lines near to my trench. After a particularly severe spell of accurate enemy shelling, the crew became very active speedily removing the firing block from their anti-tank gun, and as one, the crew cleared off from the ridge towards the rear, like scalded cats. I shouted that information to Nobby Knowland who replied, “I had noticed - we’ll advance 20 yards and dig-in, perhaps the shells will drop behind us.” And we of his sub-section did just that. To this day I’m convinced our ‘mini-advance’ was Nobby’s way of showing his contempt for the anti-tank crew for running away from the fight. With Sgt Nobby Knowland, actions spoke louder than words.
A Jerry attack in strength came on our right flank against the under-strength Troop of SAS. Because of the undulating hilly nature of the terrain below we couldn’t see much of what was going on, could only hear and guess who was what and where. We opened fire in the general direction we thought the enemy must be. I did spot two SAS lads stopping in their tracks as they were retreating and firing their rifles from the standing position at the attackers, before having to continue their retreat, being out-numbered, as it transpired, by masses of enemy infantry in the first wave of their attack on our right flank. The SAS retreat left our right flank completely exposed so 6 Troop had to re-organise our positions to cover, best we could, the extreme right flank of No 3 Commando, which meant digging-in once more in new positions. Jack Leech was enjoying himself firing at enemy tanks, some of which were on open ground below our ridge, the multi trees on top of the slope up to our position clearly caused their tank crews not to attempt the long slope to our ridge. Jack told me at the time that when he peppered the front of the tanks with a full magazine from the Bren (32 rounds) he was amazed to see the enemy tanks stop in their tracks, and on one occasion actually went into reverse, which chuffed Jack no end. Trouble was, however, Jack inevitably fast ran out of ammo for the Bren, and the extra bandoliers of 50 rounds we all carried on sea landing operations - because fresh supplies of ammo were not possible as a rule - had to be handed over to Jack. The downside of that was it left we riflemen later short of ammo, the upside was Jack Leech did a brilliant job as our sub-section Bren gunner.
With the reorganising of our slit-trench positions followed the retreat of the SAS on our right flank, the 78th Div Vickers machine gun was forward in the trees of our new positions and kept up a good rate of fire against the distant oncoming enemy infantry and tanks, with the Vickers ‘cone’ of rounds fired, falling around infantry ranks, which only a Vickers machine gun expertly handled could produce at long distance, clearly slowing up the distant second wave of the enemies advance, as the result, enemy artillery concentrated their shell fire on the Vickers machine gun position just forward of 6 Troops lines. Despite this, with shells exploding all around, the Vickers kept up its high rate of fire and from its position I could plainly hear cries of “more ammunition”, as the belt fed ammo was being used up at a fast rate. I recall well being filled with huge admiration for the courage of the Vickers machine gun crew, it seemed to me at the time that they would be winning medals for their sheer guts, their position being massively stonked by concentrated enemy shelling and they never seeking slit-trench protection, but just continued their non-stop high rate of fire at the advancing enemy. I discovered later that Corporal Harrison, of 2 Troop 3 Commando, on seeing at one stage the Vickers crew removing the guns cocking handle and attempting on two occasions to depart to the rear, he ordered them at gun point, with his Colt 45 automatic revolver to ensure they continued firing the Vickers, Corporal Harrison himself suffering from shrapnel wounds to the head and leg. The shouts of “more ammunition, more ammunition” being repeated over and again coming from Corporal Harrison (Peter Young’s book ‘Storm from the Sea refers). That was the situation on 6 Troop’s front until the advancing second wave of the enemy were near enough for us to engage them with rifle and Bren gun.
With our Troop Commander Captain John Reynolds a casualty, Lieutenant John Alderson [more....] took over as 6 Troop Commander. The first Jerry infantry attack on 6 Troops position occurred with a series of white Very lights in the direction of their advance up the long wooded slope leading to our ridge – Lieutenant Alderson positioned himself ahead of my slit-trench, half crouched behind a shell battered olive tree – his orders were not to open fire until he gave the order. I could see German infantry in great-coats advancing cautiously up the slope and had my rifle in steady aim at one of them, awaiting the order to open fire. The order came with enemy about 50 yards away, with Lieutenant Alderson – normally quietly spoken – shouting above the din of battle with shells exploding elsewhere – “Fire 6 Troop, fire, fire, fire” which we did, my targeted German falling backwards and sideways as my first shot struck him. The first firing Spandau machine-guns had also opened up onto our positions firing tracer rounds – possibly to intimidate giving away their positions, which Jack Leech took full advantage with his Bren not firing tracer by knocking out each Spandau in turn. Once we riflemen opened fire Jerry infantry went to ground undergrowth on the wooded slope; in the failing light I was reduced to just firing at enemy gun flashes. After the first attack enemy withdrew to reform; with whistles being blown by the enemy, they launched further attacks up the wooded slope with Lieutenant Anderson still controlling 6 Troops response from his battered olive tree position. With intense fire by rifle and Bren (I felt sure my rifle barrel was red hot) we held 6 Troop lines intact until these infantry attacks ceased which by then it was dark.
Former CO of 3 Cdo, Colonel Durnford-Slater (DSO & Bar) [more...] was acting Brigadier of our Commando Brigade for the Termoli operation. In his post-war book “Commando” he wrote, referring to 3 Cdo’s defence of that ridge: “The fighting raged. No 3 Commando still out in front were giving their finest performance of the war. Hammered by tanks, pounded by guns, attacked by infantry, left and bleeding on their flanks by retreat of another unit, they did not budge from their positions”.
6 Troop lines had again to be re-organised to ensure more solid defence of 3 Cdo’s might flank and we dug-in once again. Shortly afterwards ‘Pud’ Saunders, a Londoner and very useful amateur middle weight boxer, also a friend of mine, appeared out of the night at my split-trench, prodding with his rifle a tall bare headed unarmed German soldier, overcoat open at the front, with sheaf’s of army type toilet paper in his hand. I instinctively said to ‘Pud’ “That’s all we need – what are we going to do with him?” Pud replied, “Couldn’t help it – he just walked into our listening post.” The German later admitted at 3 Cdo HQ on the ridge that he was of the 16th German Panzer Division. The toilet paper indicated why the German had been wandering about unarmed: it was also indicated how near to our ridge positions the enemy were, having moved up under cover of darkness. It was not long before we could hear them talking, we also saw the red glow of cigarettes being puffed.
A Spandau machine gun opened up from our rear together with rifle fire. Nobby Knowland our Sgt calmly gave the order, “Watch your rear, engage enemy on sight” which we did with rifle and Bren. I was convinced at that stage we of 3 Cdo were surrounded by the enemy, completely cut-off on our ridge from the main body of Commando Brigade. We then received the order to cease fire to conserve ammunition and everyone to remain on ‘Stand-to’.
Over to the left flank of our ridge haystacks were well alight (ignited by shell fire) their huge blaze illuminating that area and two German stationary tanks were clearly visible with their big guns pointing ominously along the length of our ridge. Tank crews were on foot outside tanks consuming food from mess tins. To conserve ammo made sense as it was clear, come the dawn, enemy would attack and we would need all the ammo we had left, in this case about 40 rounds which would not last long in a fire fight. Jack Leech told me he had hardly anything left for his Bren.
I was 18 years of age, been a soldier since 16yrs (lied about my age), a Commando since 17 years, had seen active service with No. 12 Commando in enemy occupied Norway, also saw action with 3 Commando when we had previously invaded from the sea the toe of Italy, and that, together with my experience with 6 Troop on the ridge, convinced me that come the dawn, our terrific Commando leaders of all ranks, would fight it out to the bitter end.
At that stage of my war I was as yet still a ‘Trooper’ and Commando ‘follower’ adapting to whatever action our superb ‘Commando Leaders’ decided to take, in whom I had developed complete trust.
Accordingly, I considered, come the enemy dawn attack, I would probably be looking at my own death in the face. At stand to in my slit trench that night, my thoughts inevitably turned to my family back home, all of whom, including myself, believed in the Christian faith, and the strong possibility of they receiving the dreaded 2nd World War Telegram informing them I had been ‘Killed in action’. I said a few silent prayers in that respect to my parents, brother and sister.
After a long night, watching my front on ‘Stand-to’ the unexpected happened. Tony Turner, our Troop Sgt Major appeared instructing that I fix my bayonet, take all my equipment and arms with me and make my way silently as possible to the rear of the ridge – then moved on to the next slit trench, presumably with the same message.
At that time, unknown to me (or to the others of 6 Troop) Captain Hopson [more....] of 3 Cdo, together with his batman, had previously succeeded in finding a gap in the enemy lines surrounding us, made their way to Termoli to report to Commando Brigade HQ thus (Peter Young’s book ‘Storm From the Sea’ refers): “he explained 3 Cdo was surrounded on three sides by enemy at fifty to a hundred yards. It was evident that unless they were withdrawn before dawn, they would inevitably be annihilated”. Captain Hopson was then ordered to return to our ridge and lead 3 Cdo back to Termoli.
When I arrived at the back of the ridge I saw all our wounded lined up in single file, a few on stretchers, and the majority on blankets for the wounded to be carried by Commandos grasping firmly each corner of the blanket. Orders were being whispered so as not to alert the enemy. We lined up in single file with the wounded and moved off as silently as possible to make our way through the gap in enemy lines to withdraw to Termoli. If attacked we would respond accordingly. Immediately in front of me was a severely wounded Commando, semi-conscious, being carried on a blanket his body hunched up in considerable pain judging from the sounds he was making, which I felt certain would soon alert the enemy. That did not happen, as my next strong memory is of us arriving in the streets of Termoli which were filled with steel helmeted British troops, who it transpired were an infantry battalion of 32 Irish Brigade. They were put ashore from a troop ship that night as re-enforcements in readiness for the expected dawn attack by the German Panzer Division. As we carried on in single file, carrying our wounded, fully armed as a fighting unit, foot-slogging it past those fresh British troops, murmurings came to my ears from their midst, clearly saying “Well done Commandos, well done” over and over again. I presumed they must have been made aware of 3 Commando’s performance holding on to the ridge, where I personally had experienced, at different times, almost every known human emotion. As a result of those impromptu unexpected compliments from British soldiers, just for a moment or two, I felt ridiculously proud. 3 Commando were put in reserve at Termoli Railway Station, we of 6 Troop ended up in the railway station’s large buffet (no sign of eats – I did look) with its sizable glass windows in smithereens all over the floor, where we laid our weary backs hoping to snatch a cat-nap.
Dawn broke with enemy aircraft bombing the railway station and we were immediately on Stand-to, in reserve, by the railway tracks, with Jerry Spandau machine gun fire coming through in our direction. The other units at Termoli were front line of defence; in this renewed Panzer Division attack by tanks and infantry, we of 3 Commando took up a second defence line in the outskirts of the railway station being still in reserve. Then a most welcome sight – Canadian tanks in numbers and they seemed in a hurry appeared from the south, positive proof that the remainder of the Eighth Army 78th Division, stranded on the wrong side of the Biferno River, had finally made it across with Canadian tanks leading the way. The Royal Engineers having performed brilliantly getting pontoons over the river despite all the severe flooding of that water obstacle together with air attacks by Luftwaffe aircraft.
Reinforced by the rest of the 78th Div from the south together with RAF rocket firing Typhoons which appeared in the skies taking on enemy tanks, an exhilarating spectacle to behold. That last day was one hell of a battle with every gun, mortar, tank, aircraft, multi small arms fire, putting up overwhelming fire power until finally the 16th Panzer Division cleared off for good. The battle for Termoli and its deep water harbour having been won.
Colonel Durnford-Slater DSO & Bar wrote in his post war book “Commando”:- “Monty (General Montgomery) was delighted we had secured and held Termoli for him. The Commando Brigade’s action had helped the Eighth Army forward and had saved him from having to fight for the line of the Biferno River. It had also secured a useful harbour next to the front line where men and supplies could be landed. It had been a very near thing.”
Post script – 3 Commando’s stubborn resistance for some 36 hours on that strategic ridge (with their much reduced strength for the Termoli operation numbering 174 Commandos) delayed considerably the Panzer Division’s ultimate objective of a full blown attack to capture Termoli town and deep water harbour. This delay allowed the bulk of 78th Div, marooned on the other side of the Biferno River, the time to surmount the watery obstacle and get through to us at Termoli, also for air support by rocket firing Typhoon aircraft to be organised. The casualty rate for 3 Commando defending that ridge was surprisingly light, with 8 killed or missing, 28 wounded. Our casualties of course could well have been a lot worse – but in war we were always grateful for small mercies.
Captain John Reynolds – 3 Commando’s 6 Troop Commander, sustained serious wounds – awarded “Military Cross”.
Lieutenant John Alderson – 3 Commando, 6 Troop took over command of 6 Troop once Captain Reynolds finally agreed to be removed to the rear, awarded “Military Cross”.
Corporal Harrison – 3 Commando 2 Troop, but in 6 Troops lines over seeing Vickers machine gun crew of 78th Div – promoted to Officer Rank of Lieutenant, and posted to No. 6 Commando.
Trooper Jack Leech – 3 Commando, 6 Troop Bren Gunner – promoted to Sergeant no commissioned rank – awarded “Military Medal”.
Sergeant ‘Nobby’ Knowland – 3 Commando, 6 Troop, my sub-section Sergeant – promoted to Officer Rank of Lieutenant and posted to No.1 Commando in Burma Far East. On 31st January 1945, Lieutenant (‘Nobby’) George Arthur Knowland of No.1 Commando at battle for Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma, awarded posthumously VICTORIA CROSS in circumstances of outstanding, incredible heroic courage.
Charles Mager wrote his memories of D Day some 50 years after he took part with No 3 Commando in the Normandy landings
From a report by Lieutenant John Channon Erskine R.E. and No.3 Commando
Credit: Michael Hampson, son of TSM James Derrick 'Lofty' Hampson 4 tp (on the right).
No.4 Commando was formed on 23rd June 1940 and ‘commenced operations’ on 15th July the same year. On 22nd July 1940 the first full parade of No. 4 Commando was held in the old pavilion on the sea front at Weymouth and it was taken by the newly appointed Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. P. Legard.
After initial training stints in Scotland during 1940 the Commando became a part of 3 Special Service Battalion, Lt Col Dudley Lister MC replacing Lt Col Legard as Commanding Officer. They reverted back to No. 4 Commando on 26th of February 1941.
There were originally 10 troops. After the change from Special Service Battalions to full Commando, they reduced to 6 troops 'A' through to 'F'. After Normandy and before Walcheren a further change was made, and the troops were identified by number rather than letter. Early Operations included. 4th March 1941 ‘Claymore’ in the Lofoton Islands. 21/22nd April 1942 ‘Abercrombie’ at Hardelot Village.
No. 4 Commandos' task in the Dieppe raid on 19th August 1942 was to knock out the Gun Battery at Varengeville. Their success became a training book example of how to assault a static gun emplacement. Charismatic Commando leader Lt. Colonel The Lord Lovat was the C.O. for the two latter operations, Lt Col. Lister MC having now taken command of No.10 Commando. Losses at Dieppe were replaced by a fine entry of former police officers who were to win many Commandos’ respect for the high quality of men enlisted.
No 4’s Major Pat Porteus was awarded the Victoria Cross for his part in the operations. View the Dieppe Roll of Honour here [Dieppe ROH].
There then followed a period of intensive training. No. 4 was next in action in the allied invasion of North West Europe.
During the Normandy operations two troops of French Commando’s from No.10 Inter-allied Commando were transferred to operate with No 4 Commando, thus allowing French Nationals to be first ashore on the liberation of their own country. D-Day objectives for No. 4 Commando were to be the liberation of Ouistreham and to relieve the Airborne Units who had captured the Orne bridges. This was in tandem with other Commando units. An incident which took place at this point has passed into Commando folk lore. Lt. Colonel The Lord Lovat apologised to the C. O. of the Airborne troops for arriving at the point of rendezvous several minutes LATE!!
The last operation for No.4 Commando was its succesful role in the landings and subsequent assault on Flushing during Operation Infatuate between the 1st and 8th November 1944.
In June 1945 No 3 Commando, along with No 6 Commando, were back in the UK preparing for the planned invasion of the Japanese mainland. No 4 Commando were still in Germany at Recklinghausen. At this time 233 OR's from No.4 Commando were posted to Nos. 3 and 6 Commandos, to bolster their numbers for the invasion, however Japan surrendered and the war ended.
In September 1945 with the war over, No.4 Commando, still in Germany, were reinforced by Officers and men, with high release numbers, from Army Commandos in England which had no operational role or commitments. No one knew that a decision had been made to disband the Army Commandos, and no official or public announcement had been made. (Source: Major Jimmy Dunning)
The Commando was later disbanded along with all the other Army Commandos.
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Private Lionel Bailey, 'C' troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James Thomas Bailey and Pansy Gladys Vivian Bailey, of Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
Private Hector Bennett died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of David Allan Bennett and Esther Alicia Bennett, of Forest Hill, London.
Rifleman John Cook died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John Thomas Cook and Rose Beatrice Cook; husband of Grace Dorothy Cook, of Ilford, Essex.
Rifleman George Craig, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died of wounds sustained at Normandy, France. He was the son of Thomas W. Craig and Annabella McKinley Craig; and husband of Margaret Paterson Craig, of Troon. Ayrshire.
Private Orlando Farnese died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Ercole and Trofimena Farnese, of Stepney, London.
Private Samuel Goff, 'C' troop, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Samuel Goff, and of Elizabeth Goff, of Walsgrave, Warwickshire.
Private Peter Gulvin died of wounds sustained during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Albert Edward and Winifred Agnes Gulvin, of Hackney, London.
Private Kenneth Hellyer died in a training exercise accident. Son of John and Ethel May Hellyer, of Carshalton.
Private John Knight died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France.
Private William Meredith died during operations at Normandy.
Lance Corporal Alexander Mills was reported wounded and missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed killed in action. Son of Edward and Cecellia Mills, of Liverpool, England.
Private Robert Ong died during operations at Normandy, France.
Captain Harold Pennington was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. He had embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268.
B.A. (Oxon.), Kitchener Scholar, and Rugby Football Blue (1937).
Private Sidney Skingley, 'C' troop, was killed in action during operations at Normandy, France.
Private Sydney Smallman died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
Sources
CWGC.
[Image] From family via Forum posting by Stephane Saint-Martin.
Private Oliver Travers died of wounds during operations in Normandy, France.
Private Robert Tyson, 'C' Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Legard was the first Commanding Officer of No.4 Commando on its formation in June 1940. He remained as such until replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Lister MC during the re-organisation into 3 Special Service Bn. towards the end of the year. He returned to the 5th Royal Inniskillings, retiring from service on 19 May 1949 and was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
An accomplished sportsman he competed for Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon during the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. In the 1936 Winter Olympic Games he competed in the men's individual Nordic Combined event. Post war he competed in the demonstration winter pentathlon competition of the 1948 games. The following year he competed in the first ever Badminton Three Day horse trial.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.4 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.4 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
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FORENAME
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RANK
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NUMBER
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AWARD
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ADDITIONAL
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Michael, Clifford
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Capt
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93310
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Signals (CA80)
|
|
Adcock
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA13)
|
William, G.H.
|
Sgt
|
5183147
|
MM
|
Glosters; award 1940
|
|
Airey
|
F
|
Pte
|
3599373
|
|
Borders
|
J.E.
|
Rfn
|
3249930
|
|
Cameronians; 4 Cdo Dieppe ;1 Cdo 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
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Robert, Henry
|
Dvr
|
T/14421112
|
|
RASC; (PG)
|
|
Albrow
|
Frank, Joseph
|
Lt. (Major)
|
255599
|
|
Norfolks; & 6 Cdo; Korea (CA15; CA119)
|
Alcock
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Birmingham (LL1)
|
Aldcroft
|
S
|
Fus
|
|
|
died 11/9/54 (CA20)
|
Alderson
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
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RA; (LL1)
|
Aldred
|
A
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA; lka Droylesden (LL1)
|
Aldridge
|
Arthur, G.
|
CSM
|
|
|
(CA61)
|
Alexandre
|
P.M.St J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Allard
|
C
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Allaway
|
M
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo (LL1)
|
Allen
|
J
|
Pte
|
5389390
|
|
Ox & Bucks
|
Allen
|
W
|
LSgt
|
4918457
|
|
S Staffs; wounded NWE CasLists WO417/77
|
Allsop
|
Walter, George, William, 'Bill'
|
CSM
|
|
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& 7 Cdo; & CBTC
(CA69)
|
Amaury
|
Pierre
|
Lieut
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Anderson
|
A.P.
|
Pte
|
2989761
|
|
A&SH; CasLists NWE wounded 13Aug44.
|
R.J.
|
Rfn
|
7017211
|
|
R.U.R
|
|
Victor, William
|
Pte
|
3965128
|
|
Welch; (CA108)
|
|
Andriot
|
F
|
|
|
|
2009 residing Gillingham (DR)
|
Angus
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Archieiri
|
A
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Arslett
|
C.H.
|
Pte
|
5110553
|
|
R.Warwicks; and 7 Cdo PoW Crete
|
Askew
|
A
|
Tpr
|
|
|
RAC
|
Aspden
|
J. 'Jack'
|
LBdr
|
|
MBE
|
RA; & 9 Cdo; (CA19, 38, 116) ; Major in Malay Regt
|
Atrill
|
A.R.
|
Pte
|
14557439
|
|
Somerset LI/CasLists 1944 wounded NWE
|
Austin
|
Albert
|
CSM
|
|
RA; (CA28); wounded 6Jun44 WO417/77; emigrated Australia (LL1)
|
|
Autin
|
Rene, Alfred
|
Cpl
|
|
|
4 Cdo French Troop died N.America 17/1/60 (CA31)
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
3319294
|
|
Highland LI; (PG) (LL1); 1944 CasList WO417/76.
|
|
Bagot
|
Andre
|
Capt
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lionel, James
|
Pte
|
6297835
|
|
Buffs; kia
|
|
Thomas, McLaren
|
Pte
|
2879803
|
|
Gordons; NWE wounded
WO417/77; (CA50)
|
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Baker
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Balarro
|
N.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 Cdo; lka Marseilles (LL1)
|
Joseph
|
Fus
|
6016394
|
|
R. Irish Fus; died on war service
|
|
Francois
|
CSM
|
4900FN40
|
MM
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
|
Bandy
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Banfield
|
Graham
|
Pte
|
14574286
|
|
KSLI; NWE CasList WO417/77;(CA111)
|
Banks
|
Allan, 'Monty'
|
Fus
|
3446930
|
|
Lancs Fus; (CA79); wounded 10/6/44 WO417/77
|
Banks
|
Norman,Bencough
|
|
|
|
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Barbe
|
Maurice
|
Sgt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Bargman
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAC
|
Barham
|
Frederick, William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Barnes
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
5341937
|
|
R Berks Regt; (CA92)
|
|
Barnett
|
B
|
Bdr
|
876919
|
|
RA
|
Barnett
|
G
|
LSgt
|
7662631
|
|
R. Fus.
|
Nicholas, William
|
Lieut
|
295395
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Barrows
|
Peter
|
|
|
|
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Barry
|
T.G.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka South Wales (LL1)
|
Lawrence, Thomas
|
Sgt
|
5382464
|
|
Ox and Bucks Regt; from Finchley (CA56)
|
|
Ronald, Lorraine
|
Cpl
|
5389646
|
|
Ox & Bucks; RTU kia with Ox and Bucks
|
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Baumer
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Beacall
|
P.J. 'Jimmy'
|
Sgt
|
4037782
|
|
KSLI; (PG)
|
Beax
|
Emile, Bernard
|
LCpl
|
4908FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Beazley
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Beckett
|
P.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Beddows
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Handsworth (LL2)
|
Bedu
|
C
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo; lka Tunis (LL3)
|
Begot
|
L
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Frank, William
|
Sgt
|
7901939
|
|
RAC
|
|
Hector, Allan
|
Pte
|
6297280
|
|
Buffs; kia
|
|
Bennett
|
M. Phillip
|
Col
|
|
|
Devonshire Regt; (CBF)
|
Bentley
|
F
|
Cpl
|
3445394
|
|
Lancs Fus.
|
Bernard
|
A
|
QM
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo; lka France (LL2)
|
Bevins
|
Samuel, 'Bill'
|
Dvr
|
T/5048161
|
|
RASC; (CA60);wounded NWE CasLists WO417/77
|
Bickerstaff
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG); (LL2)
|
William, Hubert, (Bill)
|
LCpl
|
6854377
|
|
KRRC and HLI; (CA114); (PG)
|
|
Biestro
|
Jean
|
Cpl
|
1136FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Birch
|
R.W.
|
Pte
|
6297675
|
|
TheBuffs; wounded NWE
CasLits WO417/77
|
Bird
|
W
|
Pte
|
5435326
|
|
Duke of Cornwall LI
|
Birkett
|
F
|
Pte
|
4985218
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Birkett
|
J.W.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Birmingham
|
Christopher
|
Cpl
|
7013529
|
|
R.U.R.
|
Bishop
|
A.H.J. 'Jim'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
5674696
|
|
Somerset LI; kia
|
|
Bishop
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Blackburn
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Elland Yorks (CA47)
|
Blackie
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Edinburgh (CA83)
|
Blackman
|
T.E.J.
|
Pte
|
5958184
|
|
Beds. & Herts Regt; wounded 29/7/44 CasList WO417/79
|
Blain
|
Robert, Strachan 'Jock'
|
Sgt
|
|
DCM
|
Dorset Regt/142 Cdo./Chindits 1943
|
Blakemore
|
B.S.
|
|
|
|
|
Blewitt
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Tipton (LL2)
|
Charles, Harold
|
Cpl
|
6905806
|
MM
|
Rifle Bde; award at Dieppe
|
|
Robert, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
and No.2 Cdo (CA97)
|
|
Boccadoro
|
Pierre, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
|
French (10(IA) (CA118)
|
Bollore
|
G.A.
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Bolton
|
J.A.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Booth
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Boothby
|
A
|
Spr
|
14707488
|
|
R.E; lka Buxton (LL2)
|
Robert, Bernard, John
|
LCpl
|
7911119
|
|
R.A.C; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Bouchard
|
Georges
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Bertram, William, Sydney
|
Major
|
112893
|
DSO, MiD
|
East Lancs Regt
|
|
Bougrain
|
E.L.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Bouilly
|
Jean, J.
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Bourret
|
A
|
LCpl
|
190FN42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Bousfield
|
Ernest
|
Pte
|
|
|
later Captain (CA71)
|
Bowcock
|
Philip
|
Fus
|
14286753
|
|
RWF; 'E' and 'HQ' Tps; from Staffs (CA54)
|
Bowers
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 2 Cdo; from Hull (LL2)
|
W
|
Pte
|
3187064
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Boyd
|
John, Mcmaster
|
Sgt
|
6980161
|
|
R Irish Fus
|
Boyes
|
I
|
Sgt
|
4390106
|
|
Green Howards
|
Boyle
|
D.M.
|
LCpl
|
4042438
|
|
KSLI; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Boys
|
G.T.
|
LCpl
|
7623798
|
|
RAOC
|
Bradbury
|
George
|
Pte
|
5389958
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li; from Oxford (CA80)
|
Bradshaw
|
S
|
Pte
|
6297735
|
|
Buffs
|
Brady
|
William, R.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
USA
|
Thomas
|
Fus
|
4206261
|
|
'E' Tp (CA93); R.W.F.
|
|
Bray
|
A
|
Pte
|
2939788
|
|
A & S Highlanders
|
Brewer
|
Albert, Edward, 'Ted'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CBF) (PG)
|
Frank, Albert
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA (CA68)
|
|
Briand
|
Gaston
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Briat
|
Paul
|
Sgt
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Bridge
|
George
|
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo (CBF)
|
Briggs
|
Eric, B.
|
Pte
|
4865271
|
|
Leics. Regt; CasList WO417/77; (CBF)
|
Ernest, L.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
(CA119)
|
|
Britten
|
W.C.
|
Pte
|
5109799
|
|
R. Warwicks; and 7 Cdo PoW Crete
|
Alfred, Edwin
|
Pte
|
5619678
|
|
Gloster Regt; died of illness in 1949
|
|
Brooks
|
Archie, Richard, 'Roy'
|
Rfn
|
6853377
|
|
KRRC
|
Ernest, Frank, William
|
LSgt
|
5188020
|
BEM
|
Glosters
|
|
Brown
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
Essex
|
|
Brown
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
W
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Bryne
|
CecIl, William, (Tanky)
|
Cpl
|
3134093
|
|
Borders Regt. (CA108)
|
Burgess
|
James, Coxon
|
Gnr
|
2066140
|
|
RA
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2) (PG)
|
|
Burgin
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Anthony, John
|
Lt
|
249832
|
|
QORWK; (CA103); wounded 7Nov44
|
|
Burke
|
J.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
lka Uxbridge (LL2)
|
Burke
|
R.W.
|
LCpl
|
6295251
|
|
Buffs; 'C' Tp. (PG); (LL2)
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
4985218
|
|
Sherwood Forresters; kia
|
|
Michael, Frederick
|
Lt
|
73154
|
|
Oxs & Bucks LI; kia
|
|
Burnett
|
Joe
|
Pte
|
6292500
|
|
Buffs/CasLists/
woundedNW Europe
|
Burns
|
William, Stirling
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Burrell
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3317331
|
|
HLI; (LL2)
|
Burrows
|
Pete
|
Fus
|
6087599
|
|
R Fusiliers
|
Burrows
|
C
|
Pte
|
4346042
|
|
E Yorks Regt
|
Hutchison
|
T/Capt.
|
231543
|
MC
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
|
Frank, James, Lindsay
|
Lieut
|
85925
|
|
R Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
Bushnell
|
William, Douglas, 'Doug'
|
SSgt
|
|
|
from Bristol (CA120)
|
Butterworth
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
|
Buxton
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
served only a few months before OCTU (CA110)
|
Patrick, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
2719257
|
MM,MBE, MiD
|
Irish Guards
|
|
Byron
|
W
|
Cpl
|
4913997
|
|
S Staffs
|
Cabellan
|
Jean
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Caille
|
M
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Cameron
|
Archibald, John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Arbroath (CA89)
|
Campbell
|
T
|
Pte
|
3313938
|
|
HLI; lka Bexhill on Sea (LL3)
|
Cannell
|
I.T. 'Peter'
|
LCpl
|
5335204
|
|
R. Berks; wounded NWE WO417/77; Sigs & C Tp., (CA24)
|
Carine
|
R
|
Cpl
|
T/141142
|
|
RASC
|
James, 'Jim'
|
Pte
|
3194284
|
|
KOSB; CasLists; CA65
|
|
Charles, Thomas, Alexander, 'Sandy'
|
Capt
|
151556
|
|
RAC
|
|
Carlyle
|
Carl
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Caron
|
R.K.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Criccieth (LL3)
|
E.L.K.A.
|
Capt
|
106677
|
MC
|
RA
|
|
Carr
|
J.C.
|
Sgt
|
861216
|
|
RA
|
Carr
|
K
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
|
Carrigan
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Casalonga
|
Laurent
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Cashin
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Castle
|
L
|
Fus
|
13026604
|
|
RWF; (lka Kilburn (LL3)
|
Catlow
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
3528909
|
|
Manchester
|
Cato
|
George
|
Cpl
|
T/263716
|
|
RASC; from Finsbury (CA98)
|
Cattell
|
Charles, Sydney
|
|
6141548
|
|
East Surrey Regt
|
Eric
|
Tpr
|
14555554
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Cevoz-Mami
|
Jean
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Chamberlain
|
Walter, P.
|
Gdsm
|
2618377
|
|
Grenadier Guards; from Troon (CA54)
|
Chaplain
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka France (LL3)
|
Chapman
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Southend (LL3)
|
Chapman
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Longton, Stoke on Trent (LL3)
|
Chapman
|
Robert, Frank
|
Tpr
|
|
|
from Kidderminster (CA94)
|
Chapman
|
Roy, Trevor
|
Capt
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo; from Romsey (CA113)
|
Chattaway
|
Louis
|
Tsm
|
53811205
|
|
Ox & Bucks
|
Chausse
|
Paul
|
Csm
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Chauvet
|
Maurice
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG *
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Chemarin
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo (LL3)
|
Child
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
John,Albert
|
LSgt
|
6850530
|
|
KRRC; died on war service
|
|
Chouteau
|
Paul
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Churchard
|
W
|
Pte
|
5771739
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
Churchill
|
Pat
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Clark
|
E
|
Gnr
|
6460520
|
|
RA; lka Earlsfield (LL3)
|
Eric
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Merstham (CA66)
|
|
Clark
|
M
|
Pte
|
5880377
|
|
Buffs
|
Clark
|
Maurice
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Charles,Thomas, Alexander, Carlos
|
Capt
|
|
|
xref. Carlos-Clarke
|
|
Clark/E
|
Eric, 'Nobby'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Clarke
|
E A
|
Pte
|
3383572
|
|
Manchester
|
Patrick, Joseph
|
Fus
|
6482285
|
|
R Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Clayton
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
AAC; lka Brighouse (LL3)
|
|
Francis, 'Frank'
|
LCpl
|
5186173
|
|
Gloster Regt; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Clement
|
Denis, R.
|
Pte
|
6028720
|
CdG
|
Suffolks
|
Clewes
|
J.D. 'Jim'
|
Gdsm
|
2619831
|
|
Grenadiers; from Stourbridge (CA85)
|
Clewes
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Brighton (LL3)
|
Cliff
|
F.H.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
lka London W11 (LL3)
|
Clifton
|
Benjamin
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clough
|
P
|
L/Bdr
|
|
RHA
|
|
Cocker
|
L
|
Pte
|
10526418
|
|
REME
|
Cockett
|
J
|
Rfn
|
6914080
|
|
Rifle Brigade
|
Cocksedge
|
Reginald, E.C.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Coggins
|
E.J.
|
Pte
|
3969556
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Cohen
|
Alec, J.
|
Dvr
|
98632
|
|
RASC; from Mill Hill London (CA92)
|
Coleman
|
A.W. or R.W.
|
Mne
|
|
|
lka Blythe (LL3); query 42RM
|
Coleman
|
G.W.
|
LCpl
|
5674960
|
|
Ox & Bucks Li
|
Coles
|
D.E.J.
|
Pte
|
3910261
|
|
SWB
|
George
|
Fus
|
14553944
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Collins
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Colliver
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Condron
|
A
|
Pte
|
3530985
|
|
Manchester
|
George
|
Fus
|
4206488
|
|
RWF; wounded and POW; home 1944 WO417/76
|
|
Cook
|
J.M.
|
Major
|
|
|
|
John, Barrington
|
Rfn
|
6849965
|
|
King's Royal Rifle Corps; kia
|
|
Cooke
|
Alexander, Albert, 'Max'
|
Sgt
|
T/5569740
|
|
RASC; and 10 Cdo; from Suffolk (CA88)
|
Cooney
|
I
|
Gnr
|
3444071
|
|
RA
|
Dennis
|
Pte
|
14776166
|
|
R. Norfolk Regt and Lincs Regt
|
|
Cooper
|
D.M.`
|
Pte
|
|
|
residing Worthing in 1954 (CA19)
|
Cooper
|
J.R.
|
Cpl
|
11877082
|
|
RE
|
Cooper
|
Roy
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA116)
|
Samuel
|
Dvr
|
T/118691
|
|
RASC; from Troon (CA103)
|
|
Coote
|
Alan, Dudley
|
Pte
|
6292556 & 346138
|
|
(CA59); Buffs / RAOC later Major
|
Daniel
|
LCpl
|
10892FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
|
Corbin
|
Maurice
|
Pte
|
1337T42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Cordingley
|
L
|
Dvr
|
T/2254473
|
|
RASC
|
Corpes
|
E.L.
|
LCpl
|
6139324
|
|
E Surrey Regt
|
Cosgrove
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Coste
|
Georges
|
LSgt
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Cotton
|
R.A.V.
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
|
Coulcher
|
G.A.
|
Fus
|
14572635
|
|
R Fusiliers; lka Stoke Newington (LL3)
|
Garnett
|
Spr
|
|
R Engineers; kia St Nazaire
|
||
Leonard, Nixon
|
Major
|
155073
|
MC
|
Durham LI; award 6/6/44
|
|
Couturier
|
Jean
|
LSgt
|
|
Ld'H, CdG, MM
|
from France (LL3)
|
Cowan
|
H
|
Cpl
|
7012348
|
|
RUR; lka Westmoreland (LL3)
|
Cowie
|
A
|
Dvr
|
|
|
lka Keighley Yorkshire (LL3)
|
Cowie
|
David, Falconer
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Frederick, Ernest
|
Tpr
|
6918671
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Cox
|
S
|
LCpl
|
6285422
|
|
Buffs
|
Coxall
|
C
|
LSgt
|
|
|
lka Winchester (LL3)
|
George, Mckinlay
|
Rfn
|
3428703
|
|
Camerons (Scottish Rifles); died of wounds
|
|
Crew
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Croizer
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
|
Cd G
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Eric, William |
Sgt
|
4036812
|
|
KSLI, later Lieut.(Admin Officer)
|
|
Cross
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Cross
|
M
|
Cpl
|
3448719
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Crowley
|
Joseph, Patrick
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Crowther
|
'Muscles'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Croxton
|
M.J.
|
|
|
|
(CBF)
|
Cullen
|
C
|
Pte
|
3779288
|
|
King's Regt
|
Culrons
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Culross
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Cultler
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Cunningham
|
G
|
Rfn
|
7013573
|
|
RUR
|
Harry
|
Sgt
|
7357055
|
MM
|
RAMC; award 1/11/44
|
|
Currie
|
P.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cutler
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
D' Jouder
|
H
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 10IA) Cdo
|
Dainty
|
I
|
Rfn
|
14444091
|
|
Cambs. Regt
|
Pte
|
5953035
|
MiD
|
Beds & Herts Regt
|
||
Dale
|
S
|
Pte
|
4615801
|
|
ACC
|
Dannechan
|
P
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Danson
|
Louis, Andre
|
LCpl
|
487FN43
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo; (CA88)
|
Kenneth, Carr
|
Pte
|
3605416
|
MM
|
Border Regt; award with 12 Cdo
|
|
Darragh
|
Henry,'Paddy'
|
|
|
|
|
Davenport
|
R
|
Cpl
|
3774792
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Davies
|
Barney, K.
|
Bdr
|
868384
|
|
RA
|
Davies
|
Evan, M.
|
Fus
|
|
OBE 1980
|
& 41RM; later Lieut. CA74
|
Davies
|
G
|
Pte
|
3969565
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Davies
|
Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Aberdare (LL4)
|
|
Davis
|
David
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA82)
|
Davison
|
Robert
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Robert, William, Palliser
|
Lt Col
|
130068
|
DSO, CdG
|
Loyals
|
|
De Cotte
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
De Montaur
|
Guy De Villard
|
Sgt (Lt)
|
|
Ld'H, CdG
|
|
De Naurois
|
Rene Paulin
|
Rev (Capt)
|
|
Ld'H, CdG, MC
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Dechamboux
|
Rene Jules
|
LCpl
|
68FN43
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Delve
|
K
|
|
|
|
|
Demonet
|
Paul, George
|
Cpl
|
1205FN43
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Dempster
|
Stanley, George
|
RQMS
|
6289842
|
|
Buffs
|
Denereaz
|
Andre
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Dennis
|
A
|
Gdsm
|
2734604
|
|
Welsh Guards
|
Dennis
|
R.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Denny
|
J.P.
|
|
|
|
|
Derrien
|
Marcel
|
Cpl
|
328FN43
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Desmond
|
Maurice
|
TSM
|
6340886
|
|
R West Kents
|
Devager
|
Ferdnand
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Devaney
|
George
|
|
|
|
& 2Cdo / Kings L'Pool
|
Devil
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Dick
|
D
|
Pte
|
5343073
|
|
R Berks Regt
|
Dickson
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Dillon
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Anthony, Bruce
|
LCpl
|
6291999
|
|
Buffs; POW Dieppe CasLists WO417/94;
WO416/97/152
|
|
Di-Scala
|
Y.E.
|
|
|
|
CA93; & 10 (IA) Cdo
|
Cyril
|
Sgt
|
4914036
|
MM (LG37061)
|
S Staffs Regt
|
|
William, Horace
|
Lt
|
268437
|
|
S.Staffs Regt (CA90)
|
|
Dockerty
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
Leonard, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
1938 RA ; 13Oct43 SWB; CasList WO417/77 NWE
|
||
Doidge
|
R.K.
|
Pte
|
5625793
|
|
Devons.
|
Donaldson
|
Alexander
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
3649481
|
|
S Lancs. Regt
|
|
Doubler
|
Charles, Anthony
|
Pte
|
3962136
|
|
Welch; Dieppe CasList WO417/53; PoW WO416/100/337
|
Doughty
|
George, G.
|
Fus
|
4190969
|
|
RWF;& 12 Cdo (CA95); wounded WO417/77
|
W
|
Pte
|
4276906
|
|
E Yorks Regt
|
|
Dowling
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
DLI
|
Doyle
|
C.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Liverpool (LL4)
|
Doyles
|
A
|
Cpl
|
T/91205
|
|
RASC
|
Draper
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Driscoll
|
Arthur
|
Sgt
|
154547
|
|
REME
|
Driscoll
|
H F
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ducasse
|
Roger, Jean
|
LCpl
|
728FN40
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Duchossy
|
|
Pte
|
|
CdG
|
|
Duckett
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Erdington (CA92)
|
Duckworth
|
J.P.
|
Pte
|
3780404
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Duffy
|
K
|
Rfn
|
14561644
|
|
Cameronians/CasLists 8Jun44NWE (CA15)
|
Duhig
|
John
|
Pte
|
6293173
|
|
The Buffs; wounded x2 Dieppe and Normandy; PG
|
Duke
|
Walter
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA113)
|
Dumenoir
|
Raymond
|
Sgt
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Dunk
|
W.A.G.
|
Cpl
|
6397540
|
|
Buffs
|
Dunning
|
J
|
Major
|
7893672
|
|
RAC
|
Dunning-White
|
J
|
Capt
|
132780
|
|
Viii Hussars
|
Dupont
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Duveen
|
A.E.
|
Capt
|
|
|
10th R. Hussars; left Cdo24/4/41 (WD 4 Cdo)
|
Dyett
|
J
|
Pte
|
5730867
|
|
Dorsets
|
Dykes
|
Bernard
|
RSM
|
|
|
|
Earle
|
Albert, V.
|
Lt
|
774663
|
|
South Lancs (PWV)
|
Gerald, Thomas
|
Cpl
|
6482238
|
|
R.Fusiliers; wounded 6/6/44 WO417/77
|
|
Eccles
|
J.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL4)
|
Russell, Morgan
|
Pte
|
14557172
|
|
Glos; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77.
|
|
Edwards
|
Arthur, B.
|
LCpl/Sgt
|
7390567
|
|
RAMC; wounded Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
James, John, 'Taffy'
|
RSM
|
|
|
(CA105)
|
|
Eeles
|
Ernest
|
|
|
|
|
Egly
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Elliot
|
A.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Elliot
|
Gordon
|
LSgt
|
5673408
|
MiD (LG37521)
|
Somerset LI; (PG)
|
Ellis
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Liverpool (LL4)
|
Frank
|
Lt
|
304633
|
|
Northants
|
|
Elwell
|
J
|
Fus
|
4206818
|
|
RWF
|
Emault
|
P
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Emmet
|
George, Hugh, Cavendish
|
Capt
|
124522
|
MiD (LG35172, p3003)
|
RTR; 22/10/41 to RAF (LG35423, p334) |
J.F.
|
Major
|
53193
|
MiD (LG35729, p4328)
|
RA
|
|
Ensor
|
R.W.
|
|
|
|
(CBF)
|
Ernault
|
P
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Etche
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Etcher
|
George, Henry
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
A.O.
|
LSgt
|
4032238
|
|
KSLI; wounded 1/11/44 Cas List WO417/85
|
Evans
|
G
|
Pte
|
3775227
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Evans
|
H
|
LBdr
|
889636
|
|
RA
|
Evans
|
J
|
A/Sgt
|
4031772
|
|
KSLI; wounded NWE CasLIst WO417/77
|
Evans
|
T
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Everitt
|
J
|
Pte
|
6205873
|
|
Middx Regt
|
Fagou
|
G
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
A.F.H.
|
Fus
|
3452795
|
|
Lancs Fus; 7 Cdo; PoW Bardia raid
|
|
Fairless
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Bournemouth (LL4)
|
Falconer
|
Edward
|
|
|
|
|
Farmborough
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
5957221
|
|
Beds & Herts; CasList WO417/77; (CA104).
|
Orlando, Raffaele
|
Pte
|
7365489
|
|
RAMC
|
|
Joseph, L.
|
Cpl
|
3601332
|
|
Border Regt; & 12 Cdo (CA55)
|
|
Farrar
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Monmouthshire (LL4)
|
John, Beddell
|
LCpl
|
|
BEM
|
and 7 Cdo (Pow Crete) Layforce
|
|
Fatou
|
L
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) and 4 Cdo; from France (LL4)
|
Faure
|
Hubert
|
WO1
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fellowes
|
T.P.
|
Capt
|
69458
|
|
Irish Guards
|
Ferguson
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ferguson
|
R
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Ferrari
|
G.F.
|
Pte
|
14634233
|
|
A&SH
|
Findlay
|
D
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
William
|
Tpr
|
7903742
|
MM
|
RAC
|
|
Leslie, 'Tubby'
|
Pte
|
6297984
|
MiD
|
East Kents
|
|
Firth
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Fischer
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
Flesch
|
Raymond
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fletcher
|
Alexander
|
LCpl
|
3858160
|
|
Loyal Regt; Dieppe List; from Preston (CA82)
|
Fletcher
(or Parry)
|
Benjamin
|
|
|
(PG)
|
|
Fletcher
|
Henry, James, 'Jim' |
Cpl
|
|
|
'E' Tp; (CA62); from Milton Keynes (CA96)
|
Fletcher
|
W.C.
|
|
|
|
|
Flowers
|
D
|
LSgt
|
5342083
|
|
R Berks
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3199275
|
MM
|
KOSB
|
|
Folliott
|
A
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fookes
|
Victor, James
|
LBdr
|
|
Hon.Art.Coy to 4Cdo 18Jul'40; kia 1942 R.A.
|
|
Ford
|
V.E.
|
Cpl
|
S/7896
|
|
RASC
|
Forshaw
|
Alan
|
CQMS
|
T/141150
|
|
RASC; 1 Cdo Bde CA51 CasList WO417/76
|
Forsythe
|
D.A.W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fortune
|
Neil
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Fosberry
|
Leslie, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
Hampshire Regt; (CA83); (PG)
|
Foster
|
A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; Shotton Colliery (LL5)
|
Fouger
|
R
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fourer
|
Lucien
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Fox
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
Lancs Fus.
|
Frank
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Clifford, Francis, George
|
Pte
|
5184082
|
|
Glosters;NWE CasList wounded WO417/76
|
|
Ernest, Leonard
|
Pte
|
534572
|
|
R Berks Regt; (CA98); (Dieppe Nom Roll)
|
|
George
|
LSgt
|
405825
|
MM
|
Lovat Scouts; kia France
|
|
Fraser
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
14689601
|
|
Highland LI
|
Leonard, John, Enoch
|
Gdsm
|
2737968 or 2737969
|
|
Welsh Gds; (CA120); (Dieppe Nom Roll)
|
|
Fraser
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frazer
|
J.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Frazer
|
J.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
French
|
M
|
Rfn
|
14777101
|
|
Cambs
|
Fresnoy
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fromager
|
Marcel
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Fry
|
R
|
Spr
|
|
RE
|
|
Fry
|
William, Arthur, Thomas
|
Pte
|
6098368
|
|
Queens Royal
|
Peter, Lincoln
|
Pte
|
|
|
RASC
|
|
Gabriel
|
R
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gadout
|
R
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gain
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Gale
|
Eli , Charles
|
Pte
|
5500179
|
|
|
Gallon
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Galton
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Gannat
|
M
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Gardiner
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Gardiner
|
Bill
|
Rfn
|
|
|
& 2 Cdo (CA19)
|
Gardner
|
W
|
Pte
|
7518728
|
|
RAMC attd 4 Cdo; 1944 CasList WO417/77)
|
C.V.
|
Cpl
|
T/164259
|
|
RASC; CasLists NWE WO417/77
|
|
Garrabos
|
F
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo French
|
Garrett
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Owen
|
Pte
|
3854009
|
|
Loyals
|
|
Gault
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gautier
|
Leon
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo French
|
Gauntlett
|
F
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gautier
|
J
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo French
|
Gavin
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
5626622
|
|
Devons
|
Gee
|
Peter, Benjamin
|
Pte
|
2930991
|
|
Enlisted 25/4/39 Liv Scots 2nd Bn (QOCH); conv to 89th anti tank RA; wounded 1/11/44
|
Geering
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
14203192
|
|
S. Lancs; PoW 10/8/44 WO417/85; (LL5)
|
Gersel
|
Rene
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gery
|
M
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo French; lka Paris (LL5)
|
Gibbs
|
R.D.W.
|
Pte
|
6297870
|
|
Buffs; (LL5) (PG)
|
Gicquel
|
Georges
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Donald, J.
|
Major
|
90629
|
|
Camerons
|
|
Gilchrist
|
R
|
LCpl
|
3195359
|
|
KOSB
|
Gillard
|
F.G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka East Ham (LL5)
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
14656477
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Gillou
|
G
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gilmore
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ginsberg
|
D
|
Pte
|
3656209
|
|
South Lancs Prince of Wales Volunteers
|
Giudicelli
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Givens
|
John
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
|
Givens
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Glos Regt
|
Glass
|
D.C.
|
Major
|
|
MBE
|
|
Glover
|
G.V. or V.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
LL5 & CBF
|
Godard
|
Louis
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Samuel, Watson
|
Pte
|
5111581
|
|
Warwicks
|
|
Goilana
|
L
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Frederick, Morris
|
Pte
|
6145770
|
|
East Surreys
|
|
Goodwin
|
G.H.
|
Pte
|
14583749
|
|
LYS
|
Goodwin
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Goujon
|
Leon
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gouriou
|
O
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Gourong
|
Maurice, Jean, Louis
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Goyne
|
Richard
|
|
|
|
Novellist; Penrith Observer 2/7/46
|
Grace
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
Welch
|
Graham
|
G
|
LSgt
|
4350446
|
|
E Yorks; wounded 3/7/44 CasList WO417/8
|
Graham
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Grail
|
A
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Grant
|
F
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Bolton (LL6)
|
Grant
|
Roy, Philip
|
|
|
|
HQ troop; (CBF)
|
Gray
|
Hunter
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Greaves
|
James, Roland
|
Pte
|
|
|
Recce Corps; emig Canada (CA120)
|
Green
|
N.T.
|
Cpl
|
5342004
|
|
R Berks
|
Green
|
Ronald
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Greenaway
|
H
|
Sgt
|
5332362
|
|
R Berks
|
Gregory
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Grieve
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Glos Regt
|
Griffin
|
T
|
Pte
|
5730384
|
|
Dorsets
|
Griffiths
|
Jack
|
|
|
|
|
Grimes
|
H.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Grispin
|
F
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Grocock
|
W
|
Cpl
|
2619786
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
James, George
|
Pte
|
5344268
|
|
R Berks
|
|
Groom
|
John, Arthur
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Guerry
|
E.L.
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guezennec
|
F
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guilcher
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guillou
|
G.H.
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guinebault
|
Eugene
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guinness
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Peter, James
|
Pte
|
6216253
|
|
Middx
|
|
Gunn
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Guy
|
E
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guyader
|
J
|
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Guyard
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Hagen
|
Thomas, V., 'Pat'
|
|
|
|
|
D
|
Lt
|
120492
|
|
RASC
|
|
Haile
|
Donald
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Alvaston, Derby (CA98)
|
Hall
|
Derek
|
CQMS
|
|
|
|
Halliday
|
Jimmy
|
Sgt / Lt
|
|
RA; and 6 Cdo (CA114)
|
|
Halliwell
|
J
|
Pte
|
3599733
|
|
Borders
|
Abert, Edward
|
Gnr
|
876901
|
|
RA attestation 1937
|
|
Frederick, J.W.
|
Cpl
|
5186589
|
|
Gloucs; & CMWTC (CA92); (PG)
|
|
Hamblin
|
S.A.
|
RSM
|
5946962
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Hambling
|
F.T.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hamilton
|
Vic, G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hamlett
|
J
|
Pte
|
5670232
|
|
Som Li
|
Hampton
|
G
|
LCpl
|
3861617
|
|
Loyals
|
Hampton
|
H.J.
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
|
Harcourt
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harper
|
Alfred, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harper
|
S.E.
|
Spr
|
|
|
|
G.F.
|
LCpl
|
3601406
|
|
Borders
|
|
Harris
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Harris
|
R.O.U.
|
|
|
|
|
Harrison
|
Douglas, Arthur
|
Spr
|
|
RE; from Selsdon (CA77)
|
|
Hartburn
|
G.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Harvey
|
G.C.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
William, Young, 'Bill'
|
Gnr
|
837194
|
|
RA
|
|
Hasleden
|
Alfred, Consort
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Billingshurst (CA120)
|
Henry, C
|
Rfn
|
6854343
|
|
KRRC; wounded Aug44
|
|
Hatton
|
Raymond
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Hattu
|
G
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Hubert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Darlington
|
|
Havilland,
born Heldberg
|
Egon, Mac
Egon
|
|
13041817
|
|
(CBF); LG 40924; 10IA ?
|
Isaac, John
|
LCpl
|
7265317
|
CdG
|
RAMC; (CA93)
|
|
Hay
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Heasman
|
Charles Edwin
|
|
|
|
|
Heath
|
M.R. 'Ray'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Prestwick (CA113)
|
Heaynes
|
L
|
TsSM
|
3965370
|
|
Welch; wounded NWE; (LL6)
|
Hebblewaite
|
Reginald John
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Hecht
|
Walter
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Edward Percy Henry
|
LCpl
|
5344513
|
|
R Berks
|
|
Hegarty
|
William
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Heggarty
|
J
|
Rfn
|
7010953
|
|
RUR
|
Kenneth George
|
Pte
|
6296547
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Alexander, L.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA105)
|
|
Henderson
|
Norman
|
Dvr
|
T/175858
|
|
RASC
|
Hennings
|
S J
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Henric
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Henry
|
A
|
LSgt
|
7264010
|
|
RAMC
|
Heron
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hervo
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo; (CBF)
|
Hesketh
|
G
|
Pte
|
2931557
|
|
Liverpool Scots
|
Hesketh
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hibbert
|
J
|
Pte
|
3534999
|
|
Loyals
|
Hill
|
D
|
Pte
|
14214114
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
Edward, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
||
Harold, Sidney
|
Cpl
|
5247775
|
|
Worcs; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
|
Hill
|
J
|
Sgt
|
6912639
|
|
Rifle Bde
|
Joseph
|
Sgt
|
781097
|
|
RA. (CA84)
|
|
Hill
|
S
|
Gdsm
|
2735047
|
|
Welsh Guards
|
Hillier
|
G
|
Pte
|
5183279
|
|
Gloucs
|
Hillier
|
T.J.
|
Pte
|
4080555
|
|
SWB
|
Robert, Edward
|
Sgt
|
7587712
|
|
REME; wounded Normandy
|
|
Hilton
|
A.T.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
later W.O. in R. Norfolk Regt - Korea (CA15)
|
Brian
|
Lt
|
|
|
Essex Yeomanry
|
|
Hind
|
L
|
Bde
|
|
|
|
Albert, Leslie
|
Bde
|
800268
|
|
RA
|
|
Hinder
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hindmarsh
|
Wilson
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hinton
|
M
|
Cpl
|
2077980
|
|
RE
|
Hoare
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Hoare
|
C.F.E.
|
|
|
|
& 6 Cdo (CBF); died 2010
|
Hobson
|
D.W.
|
Sgt
|
2036100
|
|
RE
|
Hodgkinson
|
Francis, James
|
Major
|
|
|
(CA82)
|
Thomas
|
Gdsm
|
2619941
|
|
Grenadier Gds (CA92)
|
|
Hogarth
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Holland
|
H
|
LCpl
|
3776646
|
|
Kings
|
Hollingworth
|
Kenneth, Walter
|
Gnr
|
2080715
|
|
RA
|
Holt
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gerald, George, 'Lofty'
|
Pte
|
|
|
post war Somerset Police (CA35);(CA105)
|
|
Donald, Samuel
|
LCpl
|
6478881
|
|
R Fus
|
|
Hook
|
A.J.
|
Cpl
|
5341260
|
|
R Berks
|
Owen, Gerard
|
Pte
|
6297771
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Hooper
|
R
|
Cpl
|
5629007
|
|
REME; WO420/26230
|
Hopkins
|
H L
|
Pte
|
397026
|
|
Welch
|
Frederick, J.
|
Pte
|
5118341
|
MiD
|
S.Staffs; MiD Dieppe, wounded Normandy
|
|
George
|
LSgt
|
5948229
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Horny
|
Joseph
|
Sgt
|
5899FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Houldsworth
|
Daniel, 'Danny'
|
Sgt
|
3452218
|
|
Lancs Fus; CA28; 9Jun44 CasList WO417/76 & 77
|
Hourcourigaray
|
Joseph, Julien
|
Sgt
|
3712FN40
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Housby
|
Stanley, J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Howat
|
George, Collins, A.R.
|
Bdr
|
889681
|
|
1938 RA Attestations; CA18, 19, 26, 32,
|
Howe
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
|
|
DLI;
|
Howe
|
Arthur, William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA73)
|
Howells
|
G.T.
|
Gdsm
|
2734873
|
|
Welsh Guards
|
Howes
|
Robert, William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA104)
|
Hubert
|
A
|
2/ Lt
|
|
|
and 10(IA) Cdo
|
Hudson
|
Percy
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hughes
|
A.H.
|
Cpl
|
2927941
|
|
S Lancs; (CBF)
|
Colin, James
|
Sig
|
5111985
|
|
R Warwicks; (CA113)
|
|
Walter, James, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
6027269
|
|
Essex
|
|
Hulot
|
L
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Humphries
|
A.E.R.
|
Cpl
|
2621891
|
|
Gren Gds; CasList WO417/77
|
Hunt
|
F.J.
|
Rfn
|
7019764
|
|
RUR
|
Hunter
|
Hugh
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Hunter
|
John
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
John, Simon
|
Capt
|
271536
|
MC
|
RA
|
|
Hurd
|
A E
|
Gdsm
|
2620946
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Hurford
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
David
|
Pte
|
14591854
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Edward Alexander Jackson Clark
|
Pte
|
14766685
|
|
KORR Lancs
|
|
Hydes
|
F
|
Pte
|
4983150
|
|
Sherwood For
|
Hyland
|
R D
|
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ibbotson
|
J
|
Pte
|
4337783
|
|
E. Yorks. Regt (Nom Roll 4Cdo Dieppe)
|
Ironside
|
William
|
Gnr
|
865186
|
|
7Jun44 CasList WO417/76; RA Attestation 1937. To A&SH 6Mar46
|
Irvine
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Belfast (LL6)
|
Irving
|
Michael, Anthony, 'Tony'
|
Cpl
|
4205846
|
|
RWF Enlistment Register Book 28 (20-7-40) / (CA108)
|
Irwin
|
L.T.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Cambridge (LL6)
|
Isherwood
|
Patrick
|
Sgt
|
|
|
CA104 shows 4 Cdo; CasList WO417/88 shows 3 Cdo
|
Albert, Frank
|
Pte
|
6014683
|
|
QRRWS; died of wounds
|
|
Henry, George
|
Gnr
|
|
RA/ PoW Dieppe
|
||
Jackson
|
A.J.
|
LSgt
|
|
RE
|
|
Ernest, Stanley, 'Jacko'
|
LCpl
|
6482265
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded NWE CasLists WO417/77
|
|
Jackson
|
J
|
LCpl
|
5111228
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Jackson
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Jackson
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
5111228
|
|
Warwickshire Regt; wounded Dieppe CasList WO417/49
|
Jacobs
|
Charlie, S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
James
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, Thomas, Brinley
|
Lt
|
186188
|
MC
|
Welch Regt; and 47RM
|
|
Jansen
|
N.C.N
|
|
|
|
Poss id with Jensen
|
William, K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo from Accrington (CA14)
|
|
Jenkins
|
C
|
Pte
|
6139264
|
|
E Surreys
|
Jennery
|
William, Robert, 'Bob'
|
Major
|
201371
|
|
R.A.C.; (CA27, CA29, CA32, and CA63)
|
Harold, Charles, Henry
|
Pte
|
6213673
|
|
Middlesex: kia Normandy
|
|
Niels, Christian, F.
|
Pte
|
6300535
|
|
Buffs; wounded 7/7/44 CasList WO417/79; (CA104)
|
|
Jenson
|
J
|
LCpl
|
6298915
|
|
Buffs
|
Johnan
|
W
|
Pte
|
7891421
|
|
R T R
|
Johns
|
C.J.
|
Sgt
|
5382712
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
Johnson
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Bdr
|
915014
|
|
RA attestation 1939;CA120 6Jun44 CasList WO417/76
|
Johnson
|
J
|
LCpl
|
5110959
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Johnson
|
Leonard, Alfred, George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Johnson
|
William, A. 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
7891421
|
|
Green Howards; emigrated Canada (CA97)
|
Jones
|
Arnold
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA99); poss ident with William Arnold Jones
|
Jones
|
Brinley
|
Gnr
|
886428
|
|
RA Attestation 1938
|
Edgar, Prince
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bilton nr Hull (CA91)
|
|
Jones
|
E.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL7)
|
Jones
|
Frederick, Edward
|
|
|
|
|
G
|
Pte
|
3974496
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded Normandy (WO417/77)
|
|
Jones
|
G
|
Fus
|
14775286
|
|
RWF
|
Jones
|
George, E.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
'C' tp. (CA117 &79)
|
Jones
|
Glyn
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo (CA112)
|
Jones
|
Gwyn
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Jones
|
John, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Lewis, John
|
Pte
|
14509855
|
|
R Norfolk R; NWE CasList WO417/76; (PG)
|
Jones
|
P
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL7)
|
Jones
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA
|
Jones
|
William, Arnold
|
TSM
|
2734757
|
|
Welsh Gd (PG)(CA59)
|
Jones
|
W.J.A.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA57)
|
Jordan
|
E.A.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jovenin
|
Raymonde, Albert
|
LSgt
|
1164FN 43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo; (CA61)
|
Joy
|
John
|
RQMS / Captain
|
2654286
|
|
Coldstream Gds to OCTU 2Jun42 - then CBTC staff
|
Joyce
|
Harry, E.
|
|
|
|
East Surrey; (CA86)
|
Jung
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Kane
|
H
|
Pte
|
5387472
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
Karr
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Kavanagh
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Keale
|
W
|
Pte
|
5731783
|
|
Dorsets
|
Kealy
|
Terrence, J.
|
Rfn
|
6849921
|
|
KRRC; (PG); wounded 6/6/44 CasList WO417/77
|
James
|
LCpl
|
7012717
|
|
RUR
|
|
Keene
|
J
|
Pte
|
3662346
|
|
S Lancs
|
Keighley
|
J
|
Pte
|
4694937
|
|
KOYLI
|
Keil
|
W
|
Pte
|
5731783
|
|
Dorsets; (LL7); wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Kelly
|
C.A.
|
Lt (later Rev)
|
|
|
1953 Chaplain to the CA Burnley Branch
|
Kelly
|
H
|
Fus
|
3131512
|
|
RSF
|
Kelly
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kelsall
|
W
|
Spr
|
18823819
|
|
RE
|
Kendall
|
G.M.
|
Pte
|
3968414
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Kendrick
|
P.G.
|
Pte
|
5336379
|
|
R Berks
|
Kennedy
|
A
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Kennedy
|
I.A.
|
P1
|
|
|
|
Kennedy
|
J.E.
|
CSM
|
5781656
|
|
Norfolks
|
M.C.S.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
|
Kennedy
|
S
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Kennedy
|
Thomas, John
|
Pte
|
2576841
|
|
R Signals
|
Kenneth, Cecil
|
Sgt
|
2073019
|
|
RE Record Card; (CA117)
|
|
Kenny
|
T.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Kerboas
|
Felix, R.
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo French
|
Kermarec
|
Jean, Joseph,
|
Cpl
|
427FN42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo French
|
John
|
Cpl
|
7895199
|
|
R.Fus; CA35; CasList wounded 14Jun44
|
|
Kerr
|
M.G.
|
Maj
|
53779
|
MiD (LG35172,p3003)
|
Rifle Bde; MiD Lofotens; left Cdo 30/6/41 (WD)
|
Kerr
|
R
|
Pte
|
3864762
|
|
Loyals
|
Kieffer
|
Phillipe
|
Comdt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Henry
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
|
King
|
Charles
|
Gdsm
|
2620144
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
Peter, F
|
Sgt / Lt
|
328163 & 7536394
|
MC
|
Duke of Cornwall LI
|
|
Thomas, J.
|
Pte
|
5191561
|
|
& 7 Cdo 'A' Bn.Layforce; PoW Crete
|
|
Kinger
|
A
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Kinsella
|
T
|
Pte
|
377402
|
|
ACC
|
Kirby
|
Leslie, H.
|
Pte
|
6351135
|
|
QORWK; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77; emig Australia (CA100)
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
6482295
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded NWE CasLists WO417/77.
|
|
Kither
|
D.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Klopfenstein
|
Frederick, William
|
TSM
|
4810FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Knapp
|
Gordon, W.
|
Pte
|
5392437
|
|
Oxford and Bucks LI; Signal Troop (CA45)
|
Knapton
|
Richard, Albert, 'Dick'
|
|
|
|
& 7 Cdo (CA87); later WO1 at 1SSD
|
Knight
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Henry
|
Pte
|
6216169
|
|
Durham Li
|
|
Knight
|
L.C.
|
Pte
|
6?51136
|
|
Royal West Kents
|
Knowles
|
Cyril
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Knowles
|
Frederick
|
|
21015547
|
|
DLI
|
Knowles
|
M
|
Pte
|
6297700
|
|
Buffs
|
Koons
|
F.M.
|
Cpl
|
|
MM
|
USA
|
La Niece
|
Rolland
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Labas
|
Pierre, Marcel
|
LCpl
|
458FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lachevre
|
G
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Laffont
|
Jean, Henri
|
Cpl
|
10448FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lahouze
|
Marcel Jean
|
Cpl
|
427FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
David
|
Sgt
|
2765791
|
|
Black Watch
|
|
Laird
|
G.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Peter, L.
|
Fus
|
6482261
|
|
R.Fus; CA14_wounded Walcheren; PG; CasList WO417/85
|
|
Lambey
|
D
|
Pte
|
6353222
|
|
Royal West Kents
|
Lambley
|
Dennis, A.
|
Pte
|
6353222
|
|
Royal West Kents
|
Lament
|
|
Bdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Laming
|
F.A.
|
Pte
|
897518
|
|
Gordons
|
Lane
|
E
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lane
|
Freddie
|
Pte
|
3966368
|
|
Welch
|
Lane
|
J.E.
|
LCpl
|
3604647
|
|
Borders
|
Lane
|
R.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Langlands
|
Geoffrey, D.
|
TSM
|
5675016
|
|
Somerset LI
|
Lansley
|
A, Frank
|
Pte
|
3968864
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Lanternier
|
Louis
|
Sgt
|
1578FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Laot
|
Guy, Jean, Andre
|
LCpl
|
10899FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lardennois
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Larkins
|
W
|
LCpl
|
2880641
|
|
R. Northumberland Fus; PoW 26/3/43 (WO417/63)
|
Larment
|
Henry, Frederick, 'Harry'
|
Bdr
|
884501
|
MiD
|
RA; & 3 Cdo; LG 37340 and 37575; CA35, 44, 62.
|
Leslie, James
|
Pte
|
14241799
Police
|
|
N. Staffs; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77#
|
|
Laurent
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Pierre
|
Pte
|
13807764
|
|
Devons
|
|
Laventure
|
Joseph, Mathurin
|
Sgt
|
10533FN41
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lavezzi
|
Michel, Marcel
|
TSM
|
10808FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lawson
|
A.R.
|
|
|
|
|
Leach
|
C
|
Pte
|
4546257
|
|
W Yorks
|
Lear
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Leash
|
Jimmy
|
Spr
|
|
|
R Engineers
|
Leatherland
|
Arthur
|
Cfn
|
842953
|
|
REME
|
Lebas
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Bris
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
1017CAS44
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Butt
|
P
|
Capt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lechaponnier
|
Henri
|
Cpl
|
501FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Leer
|
H.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Le Floch
|
Maurice,Frederic
|
LCpl
|
10899FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Legard
|
C.P.D. (Percy)
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
|
Legge
|
Walter, Frederick, 'Wally'
|
Pte
|
4617461
|
|
Duke of Wellingtons; (CA95) ; CasList NWE WO417/76
|
Le Goff
|
Jean
|
Cpl
|
214FN42
|
|
10 (IA) cdo
|
Le Grand
|
Maxime,Georges
|
LCpl
|
756FN42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Maitre
|
W
|
Pte
|
5494647
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Lemoigne
|
Jean
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Morvan
|
Raymond,Georges
|
LCpl
|
762FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Naqur
|
Jospeh,Vincent, Corentin
|
LSgt
|
10502FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lenney
|
H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
14420444
|
|
S.Staffs Regt. wounded June 1944 WO417/77
|
|
Leostic
|
Roger
|
LCpl
|
442FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Reste
|
Pierre, Charles, Alphonse
|
LCpl
|
10435FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Le Rigoleur
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
George, Sutherland
|
Cpl
|
14241746 Police
|
|
KRRC; (CA71); wounded 1/11/44 CasList WO417/85
|
|
Victor, Alfred,
'Vic'
|
Gdsm
|
2665441
|
|
Coldstream Gds; (PG) ;(CBF); (CA59)
|
|
Lester
|
A.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
died 1953 (CA22)
|
Letang
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Lewington
|
Leslie, John,
'Jack'
|
Gnr
|
14241851
Police
|
|
RA; 'A' Troop (CA64); wounded Walcheren 1Nov44 CasList WO417/85
|
Lewis
|
Edward, James, 'Ted'
|
Csm
|
3970069
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Lewis
|
Tony
|
Lt
|
|
|
Dorset Regt
|
Leyland
|
Alexander, 'Alex'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lieutaud
|
J.P.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo; (LL7)
|
Lilley
|
John, Henry
|
|
|
|
|
Lilley
|
L.J.
|
Cpl
|
6291391
|
|
Buffs
|
Lillico
|
J.R. 'Jack'
|
CSM
|
2073383
|
|
RE
|
Lindh
|
A
|
Pte
|
4913805
|
|
S Staffs
|
Lindley
|
H
|
Sgt
|
4345289
|
|
E Yorks
|
Jimmy, (SJ or JS)
|
LSgt
|
5190362
|
|
Glosters; wounded Normandy; (CA6)
|
|
Robert
|
Capt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo French MO; kia 6/6/44
|
|
Dudley, Stuart
|
Lt Col
|
|
MC
|
East Kents
|
|
Little
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Littlejohn
|
Ross, Robertson
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
|
Livesey
|
J
|
Tpr
|
|
|
lka Bolton (LL8)
|
Livings
|
Reg
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Essex (CA92) (LL8)
|
Lloyd
|
A. John
|
Pte
|
|
|
1954 in Birmingham (CA19)
|
Lloyd
|
C.L.
|
LCpl
|
2733639
|
|
Welsh Guards
|
Frank
|
LSgt
|
2621383
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
|
Jeffrey, Gordon
|
Lt
|
149534
|
DSO, MC
|
Seaforths and Chindits (LL8)
|
|
Lockhart
|
S
|
Pte
|
4390805
|
|
Green Howards
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
14241769
Police ?
|
|
RA
|
|
Frank, Allan
|
LCpl,
|
233094
|
MiD
|
R Warwicks & RE. Left Cdo for OCTU.
|
|
F.J.
|
LCpl
|
14241747
Police ??
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded 1/11/44 WO417/85
|
|
Logeais
|
M
|
Sgt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Long
|
E
|
LCpl
|
5730322
|
|
Dorsets
|
Long
|
F.R.
|
Pte
|
3606758
|
|
Borders
|
Longley
|
A.G.
|
Capt (QM)
|
|
|
(LL8)
|
Lonsdale
|
W
|
Pte
|
S/227631
|
|
RASC; wounded 6/6/44 CasList WO417/78
|
Lossec
|
R
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Simon,Christopher, Joseph, Fraser
|
Brig. Lord
|
44718
|
DSO, MC
|
Lovat Scouts
|
|
Loveland
|
W
|
Cpl
|
6139807
|
|
E Surreys
|
Ronald, Ernest
|
Pte
|
|
|
& SBS; CA letter from HB; 2SBS doc in archive
|
|
Loveys
|
Ronald, John
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Lowry
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Herford (LL8)
|
Luff
|
Clifford
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 1 Cdo Bde; lka Guildford (LL8)(CA120)
|
Lund
|
John, Oliver
|
Gnr
|
927871
|
|
RA Attestation 1939
|
Lye
|
G
|
Pte
|
7958370
|
|
Middlesex; (LL8)
|
Lynn
|
Gerry, Francis
|
Pte
|
2572639
|
|
Kings; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Lysons
|
R.W.
|
|
|
|
|
MacAulay
|
Alexander
|
Gnr
|
2929634
|
|
RA
|
Macclure
|
James
|
|
|
|
|
MacCreary
|
Thomas, Harold
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Macdonald
|
John, Alexander
|
Lieut
|
151548
|
|
RAC
|
Macdougall
|
Murdoch, 'Big Mac'
|
Lt
|
|
|
Int Corp
|
Macey
|
D
|
Cpl
|
2092674
|
|
RE
|
Macfarlane
|
J
|
Spr
|
|
RE
|
|
Mackenzie
|
Alistair, Campbell
|
Lt
|
90787
|
|
A & SH
|
Mackenzie
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Mackintosh
|
R
|
Gnr
|
797743
|
|
RA
|
Madden
|
F
|
Pte
|
3782112
|
|
Kings
|
Madec
|
M
|
S/M
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
S
|
Pte
|
3856032
|
|
Loyal Regt; (LL8); wounded 10/6/44 WO417/76 and 77
|
|
Madra
|
Peter
|
Gdsm
|
14241680
Police ??
|
|
Scots Guards; from Liverpool (CA83);
|
Madrias
|
Roger
|
LCpl
|
10165FN41
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Maggi
|
Felix
|
|
|
|
|
Mahan
|
R.McK. 'Bob'
|
Fus
|
14241712
|
|
RNFus; wounded 6/6/44 CasList WO417/77; s/n suggests poss police intake
|
Mahoney
|
J
|
Gnr
|
3961684
|
|
RA
|
Maitre
|
W.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Major
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Maler
|
A
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Mallows
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Frederick, R.W.
|
Gdsm
|
14241835
|
|
Grenadier Guards; CasList WO417/78 - 6/6/44
|
|
Richard
|
LCpl
|
5344652
|
MM
|
R Berks
|
|
Mantripp
|
E.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA62)
|
Marchant
|
H.
|
Gdsm
|
2614151
|
|
Gren.Gds; CasList WO417/78
|
Marler
|
Robert, W.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bexhill (CA87)
|
Marley
|
L.B.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
RA
|
Austin
|
Cpl
|
14241713
Police
|
|
RAC; wounded 6Jun44; CasList WO417/77; (1939 Newcastle Police Officer)
|
|
Marsden
|
Edward, John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Sussex (CA102)
|
Edgar, Gerald, 'Joe'
|
Cpl
|
2621497
|
|
Grenadier Gds; (CA111)
|
|
R
|
Gdsm
|
26199554
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
|
Donald,Hugh
|
Sgt
|
14241838
Police
|
MiD
|
R Norfolks
|
|
Martin
|
G
|
Pte
|
360030
|
|
Borders
|
Martin
|
Ronald, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Martyn
|
L.S.
|
Pte
|
5435059
|
|
Duke of Cornwall LI
|
Frederick,George
|
Cpl
|
5779774
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
|
Maskell
|
S
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA61)
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
14242016
|
|
Pioneer Corps; wounded Aug44 WO417/81 (CA95)
|
|
Massey
|
F
|
Tpr
|
4747279
|
|
RAC
|
Massin
|
Roger, Emile, Marie
|
LCpl
|
483FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Masson
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo; (LL8)
|
Masson
|
Y
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Masters
|
S.F.D.
|
LCpl
|
3973618
|
|
Welch R; NWE CasLists WO417/76
|
Mather
|
B
|
Pte
|
4350439
|
|
E Yorks
|
Mather
|
E.G.
|
LSgt
|
14241681
|
|
Black Watch; (CA82); from Cheshire (s/n poss police intake ?)
|
Matusavage
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Motherwell (CA90)
|
Stanley
|
Cpl
|
2075115
|
|
RE
|
|
Maund
|
Frank,William
|
Gnr
|
MiD (LG35172)
|
RA; Caslists WO417/77 and 79
|
|
Maxwell
|
James, Roy, Harding, 'Roy'
|
|
|
|
(PG)
|
May
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
5111136
|
|
R Warwicks
|
John
|
Cpl
|
2621526
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
|
Maybury
|
R
|
Pte
|
5111136
|
|
|
James, Barcliffe
|
Rfn
|
6856611
|
|
KRRC; wounded 9/6/44 CasList WO417/76; (CA7)
|
|
Mazeas
|
Jean, Louis, Alain
|
Capt
|
5746 FN 40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
McArthur
|
John, Tod
|
|
|
|
A&SH
|
McBeth
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McCall
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McCallum
|
J.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
residing Fulham 1954 (CA18)
|
McCann
|
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
McCarthney
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McCarthy
|
C
|
Bdr
|
851243
|
|
RA
|
Noni, Leonard
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; from Southport (CA82)
|
|
Peter, F.
|
LSgt
|
3775704
|
MM
|
Kings
|
|
McCartney
|
J
|
Gnr
|
9426250
|
|
Ra
|
McColl
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Maurice, James
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Beds and Herts and 7 Cdo
|
|
McCormack
|
James, Daniel
|
Bdr
|
828757
|
|
RA Attestation 1933; 1944 CasList WO417/77
|
McCormack
|
W
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
McCreary
|
Thomas, Harold
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Halewood (CA120)
|
McCubbin
|
Duncan, Stewart
|
LSgt
|
14241679
Police
|
|
Cambs; Liverpool Police Intake rose to C/Supt
|
McCullan
|
J.J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Joseph
|
Pte / LCpl
|
3310783
|
|
HLI; Dieppe (CA65); wounded NWE WO417/76
|
|
McDonic
|
G
|
LCpl
|
4390628
|
|
Green Howards
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
2198211
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
McDougall
|
D
|
Pte
|
3193076
|
|
KOSB
|
McDougall
|
Murdoch, Christie
|
Capt
|
240447
|
|
(CA64)
|
McDougall
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
3653925
|
|
S Lancs
|
|
McGlory
|
J
|
Pte
|
3778700
|
|
Kings
|
McGowan
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
McGuinness
|
T
|
Pte
|
3973585
|
|
Welch R; NWE CasLists WO417/76
|
McGunnigle
|
William, M.P. 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
3313894
|
|
HLI ; 4 Cdo Normandy, also served 7&10 Cdo -CA88&96
|
Geoffrey, Donald
|
Pte
|
6482254
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; died1961 Met Police (CA85)
|
|
McKay
|
D.B.
|
Lieut
|
199623
|
|
RE
|
McKenzie
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
E.G.
|
Pte
|
6351592
|
|
QORWK; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
McLachlan
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McLaren
|
T
|
Rfn
|
7012034
|
|
RUR
|
McLean
|
J
|
Pte
|
7516695
|
|
RAMC
|
McLoughlin
|
William, J.
|
Cpl
|
5341993
|
|
R Berks
|
McMahon
|
Thomas, J.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
McNamara
|
P
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
McNiven
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
Black Watch
|
|
Patrick, 'Paddy'
|
LSgt
|
3853876
|
DCM
|
Loyals
|
|
McVey
|
Wiliam, John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McWhirter
|
T
|
Pte
|
2761900
|
|
Black Watch
|
Sidney, William
|
Cpl (Sgt)
|
6482267
|
|
Police Intake; CA108.
|
|
Angus
|
LCpl
|
14241634
Police
|
|
York and Lancs; wounded NWE 1944 WO417/78
|
|
Vivian, Roy
|
LCpl
|
14241770
Police
|
|
Leics. Regt; CasList WO417/77
|
|
Mellis
|
James
|
Pte
|
2693943
|
MiD
|
Lovat Scouts
|
Mellish
|
Douglas
|
Fus
|
6459110
|
|
R.Fus.; Caslist WO417/77
|
Mellor
|
J.B.
|
|
|
|
|
Charles, Henry
|
Gnr
(Dvr i/c)
|
6896651
|
|
RA; to 11 Cdo wounded Litani River, Cas Lists; (PG)
|
|
Menday
|
Ronald, Phillip
|
Lt Col
|
|
CdG
|
|
Mercer
|
C.E.
|
Sgt
|
|
RE
|
|
Duncan,Thompson
|
LCpl
|
3773037
|
|
Kings Liverpool
|
|
Mercer-Wilson
|
Peter, Maziere
|
Lt
|
118467
|
|
R Artillery
|
Mercier
|
G
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
William, Gordon
|
Pte
|
14403218
|
|
Welch
|
|
Merricks
|
R
|
Pte
|
2886782
|
|
Gordons/CasLists/wounded NWE
|
Jack
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; & 2 Cdo (CA26) (PG)
|
|
Messanot
|
Georges, Andre, Victor
|
Sgt
|
10410FN42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Metcalfe
|
A
|
Pte
|
1772???
|
|
Kings
|
Meudal
|
Yves
|
LCpl
|
287FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Michaud
|
R
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Middleton
|
F.L.
|
LSgt
|
7902963
|
|
RAC
|
John
|
Gnr
|
14241714
|
|
RA; query Police Intake and any link to below
|
|
Ridley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Miles
|
J.K.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Millard
|
R
|
Spr
|
2028735
|
|
RE
|
Millen
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Piper
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
A.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alexander
|
LCpl
|
3777204
|
|
S Lancs
|
|
Derek
|
Brig
|
69334
|
CBE,DSO, MC
|
Irish Guards
|
|
Minchell
|
C.S.
|
Lieut
|
320059
|
|
|
W.H. 'Bill'
|
Tpr
|
14241635
Police
|
|
RAC; wounded 6/6/44; 'D' Troop (CA55)
|
|
Moakes
|
Sidney, Henry, P.
|
Pte
|
6297234
|
|
The Buffs; CA114; CasList 1944 WO417/76
|
Moal
|
Jean, Francois
|
LSgt
|
14511FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Moguerou
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
1165FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Moloughney
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2721240
|
|
Irish Guards
|
Monceau
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Monceaux
|
Jean
|
LCpl
|
168 R 39
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Montean
|
Jean, Robert
|
LCpl
|
757FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Montgomerie
|
Thomas
|
Capt
|
62629
|
|
Black Watch; left Cdo 30/6/41 (WD) ; died active service (acc) ,SBS attached L Det SAS
|
Francis, George
|
CSM
|
|
|
from Essex (CA113)
|
|
Moore
|
H.A.
|
Pte
|
6297675
|
|
Buffs
|
Moore
|
J.O.
|
Gdsm
|
2661694
|
|
Coldstream Gds; CasList 1944 WO417/76
|
Moores
|
G.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Moppett
|
R.L.
|
Sgt
|
5338353
|
|
R Berks; and 10 Cdo (CA18); (PG)
|
More
|
W
|
Pte
|
288172
|
|
Gordons
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA76)
|
|
W.E.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Dyfed (CA111)
|
|
Morgan
|
W.W.
|
Fus
|
13096567
|
|
R.Fus; CasList WO417/77
|
Morris
|
Alexander
|
Fus
|
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Morris
|
Frederick, J.
|
Gnr
|
7676500
|
|
RA; wounded 1944 CasList WO417/81; (CA63, CA78)
|
Leonard, C.H.
|
Cpl
|
6482298
Police
|
|
R.Fus; wounded 1Nov44 casLists WO417/85; CA61
|
|
William
|
RSM/WO1
|
7878047
|
MC, MiD
|
RAC
|
|
Morrison
|
George, Edward.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA42); from Denham, Middx. (CA107)
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3850897
|
|
Loyals
|
|
Muir
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Muirhead
|
James, 'Jock'
|
Tpr
|
3190171 ?
|
|
from Stranraer (CA75)(CA112)(PG)
|
Mullaniff
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Cpl
|
3771020
|
|
RAC
|
Sidney, John
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
|
|
Brian, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
2075499
|
|
RE
|
|
Munden
|
A
|
Pte
|
7632498
|
|
RAOC
|
Leonard, Cyril
|
LCpl
|
14241771
|
|
Leicestershire
|
|
Murphy
|
F
|
Rfn
|
7019806
|
|
RUR
|
Murray
|
John, Mccrone
|
Cpl
later CSM
|
|
|
Emig. Australia (CA74)(CA80)
|
Myer
|
M.L.
|
Pte
|
295834
|
|
KOSB
|
Myers
|
M
|
Pte
|
3195874
|
|
KOSB
|
Frederick, Robert, Charles
|
LCpl
|
14241865
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Nabbs
|
William, A.
|
Pte
|
5733858
|
|
Dorsets; (CA103); wounded NWE CasList WO417/77.
|
Nankivell
|
J
|
Cpl
|
5123514
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Navrault
|
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Naylor
|
Howard
|
Tpr
|
|
|
(Obits CA95) from Mansfield, Notts
|
Naylor
|
Howard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
CA104 from Ravenshead, Notts.
|
Arthur
|
Gnr
|
14241759
Police?
|
|
RA
|
|
Neill
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Nelson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Neven
|
Jean
|
LCpl
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Newton
|
T
|
Pte
|
3968518
|
|
Warwicks
|
James
|
Pte
|
14241684
Police
|
|
Duke of Wellingtons; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Nicolopoulos
|
M.A.
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Angus
|
Cpl
|
14241801
Police
|
|
Black Watch; wounded 8/8/44 NWE WO417/80
|
|
Niel
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Norris
|
A
|
Gnr
|
805120
|
|
RA
|
Norton
|
Emanuel, Edward, John, 'Eddie / Ted'
|
Sig
|
|
|
1 Bde Sigs attd 4 Cdo
|
John
|
Pte
|
3189059
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Oakes
|
William, Henry
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
O'Brien
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
O'Connor
|
D.N.
|
Pte
|
5112028
|
|
R. Warwicks; wounded Dieppe - CasList WO417/49.
|
O'Connor
|
J.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
3319042
|
|
HLI; wounded 25/7/44 WO417/80
|
|
O'Grady
|
F.A.E.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
O'Hara
|
Harvey
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Ohliger
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
1152FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
O'Kelly
|
P
|
Gdsm
|
2723154
|
|
Irish Guards; wounded NWE 13/8/44 WO417/80
|
Old
|
G
|
Pte
|
3769345
|
|
Kings
|
Oliver
|
Arthur, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Frederick, Arthur, John
|
Pte
|
6344890
|
|
Duke of Wellington West Riding
|
|
Roland
|
LCpl
|
14241866
Police
|
|
Dorsets
|
|
Ollivier (GUIVARCH)
|
Jean
|
Pte
|
1151FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Olls
|
L
|
Pte
|
?393616
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
O'Neil
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
|
Robert, William
|
Pte
|
5835286
|
|
Suffolks
|
|
Stanley, F.
|
LCpl
|
6145620
|
|
E Surreys
|
|
O'Rourke
|
M
|
Rfn
|
7019817
|
|
RUR
|
Orr
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2718837
|
|
Irish Guards
|
Osborn
|
C.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
O'Shea
|
J.N.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Ostick
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Roderick, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
14241749
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Overbury
|
Thomas, Edwin, 'Teo'
|
Pte
|
5111978
|
|
R Warwicks
|
Owen
|
K
|
Pte
|
5388308
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ernest, Arthur 'Ginger'
|
Cpl
|
5342934
|
|
R Berks; (CA37&108); later 2/Lt.
|
|
Paillet
|
Georges
|
LSgt
|
10655FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Edward, Francis
|
LCpl
|
14241827
Police
|
|
RAC; wounded DDay; 'F' Tp. (CA 98)
|
|
Palmer
|
D.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL9)
|
Islay, Cyril, Albert, 'Charlie'
|
Pte
|
6352640
|
|
'F' Troop, Normandy.
|
|
Palmer
|
Reginald
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Victor, James
|
Pte
|
5733943
|
|
Dorsets; kia
|
|
Paltridge
|
G. 'Butch'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA20 & 66)
|
David, Miles
|
Pte
|
7597121
|
|
S Staffs; (CA12 & 14)
|
|
Parfitt
|
Gordon, Sterrey
|
Lt
|
189318
|
|
SWB; kia 9th Para Bn 9/6/44; query Cdo source
|
John
|
Sgt
|
3709917
|
|
RAOC; kia
|
|
Parker
|
A.W.
|
Pte
|
4626162
|
|
Glosters
|
Parker
|
K
|
Cpl
|
5883080
|
|
Northants
|
Parker
|
W.E. 'Bill'
|
|
|
|
|
Parkyn
|
Leslie, Stephen
|
Pte
|
5511332
|
|
Hampshires;
(LL9)
|
Parr
|
Malcolm, John, Holloway
|
CSM
|
903971
|
|
RA Attestations 1939 & 12 Cdo (CA36)
|
Parrett
|
K
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
7262386
|
|
RAMC; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Joseph
|
LCpl
|
7359503
|
|
RAMC; kia Normandy
|
|
Patey
|
F.S.
|
Cpl
|
5618281
|
|
Devons
|
William
|
Pte
|
6352136
|
|
QORWK
|
|
Paton
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Patterson
|
D
|
Pte
|
3968449
|
|
Welch
|
Patterson
|
J.H.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC (M.O.)
|
Paul
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Payne
|
D.C.
|
|
|
|
|
Payne
|
William, John
|
LBdr
|
843165
|
|
RA; wounded 10Aug44 NWE WO417/80
|
Peck
|
E.R. aka 'Ted'
|
|
|
|
|
Harold, Hammond
|
Capt
|
130871
|
|
Herts Regt. kia St Nazaire
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Cornwall (CA106)
|
|
Peters
|
J. Felix
|
Pte
|
|
CdG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Roger, Gamelyn
|
Capt
|
120922
|
|
Beds & Herts; kia Dieppe
|
|
Phillips
|
D.F.J.
|
Pte
|
3201871
|
|
10th Hussars
|
Phillips
|
Lewis, Arthur, 'Larry'
|
Cpl
|
3971817
|
|
Welch; NWE CasLists WO417/76
|
Phillot
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Albert, William, Kenneth,(Ken)
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Glosters
|
|
Philp
|
J.S.
|
Cpl
|
2736420 |
|
Welsh Gds; wounded Western Europe 1945 WO417/92
|
Philpott
|
P.V.
|
Pte later Cpl
|
5510849
|
|
Hampshires; CA19; CasList WO417/76
|
Piauge
|
Yvon, Robert, Camille, Marcel
|
LCpl
|
5442FN40
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
(CA 106)
|
Picoux
|
Guy
|
LCpl
|
5850FN41
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Pierpont
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 6Cdo (LL 9)
|
Piggot
|
G
|
Pte
|
47667??
|
|
|
Pike
|
Herbert, James 'Spike'
|
Sgt
|
1427522 and 339906
|
|
RA, Glosters (Maj)
|
Pinelli
|
Jean
|
Lt
|
994FN40
|
|
Ff
|
Pinnington
|
George
|
Gnr
|
818577
|
|
RA
|
Piper
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Piriou
|
J
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Pitman
|
L.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Plomer
|
M.W.F.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 8 Cdo; from Rugby (CA88)
|
Plumpton
|
T
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Poole
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
|
Pioneer Corps; CasList WO417/80; (CA9)
|
|
Pooley
|
Conrad, Frederick
|
Pte
|
6103130
|
|
QRR; CA94; 1944 CasList WO417/76
|
Patrick, Anthony, 'Pat'
|
Capt (Colonel)
|
730333
|
VC
|
RA
|
|
Irving 'Bill'
|
TSM
|
MM
|
RE
|
||
Powell
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2617353
|
|
Grenadiers
|
Powell
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Power
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Pratchett
|
William, Arthur
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Preece
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Prendergast
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Prescott
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Haworth, 'Bob'
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
||
Prevost
|
P
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Price
|
J
|
Gnr
|
947113
|
|
RA
|
John, Edgar, Dudley, 'Jed'
|
Pte
|
5110316
|
|
R Warwicks; Hon Sec Ayrshire CA
|
|
Price
|
Reginald, Percy
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Proctor
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Prosser
|
G
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Prosser
|
Glyn, V.
|
LCpl
|
|
Welch
|
|
Proud
|
R.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Provost
|
E
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Pryde
|
D.N.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Puddy
|
Thomas, Ivor, Glyndwr, 'Tig'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Somerset. 4 Cdo 1944 (CA110)
|
Pugh
|
P.G.B.
|
Col
|
|
|
|
Puker
|
R.F.
|
Pte
|
4626162
|
|
|
Pye
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA55)
|
Quentric
|
Yves
|
LCpl
|
213FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Quere
|
Pierre
|
Cpl
|
38 FN42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Quinlan
|
F
|
Gnr
|
791299
|
|
RA
|
Rabouhans
|
|
|
|
|
|
Radford
|
R
|
Sgt
|
5728246
|
|
Dorsets
|
Raffill
|
J.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ralph
|
W.C.T.
|
Pte
|
6153146
|
|
E. Surrey Regt; 10/6/44 wounded CaslIst WO417/77
|
Rasmussen
|
Jack, Whitmore
|
Pte/Cpl
|
6298648
|
|
The Buffs; CasLists 6Jun44; (CA58,CA59, CA88)
|
Rayner
|
A
|
Cpl
|
5381593
|
|
Ox and Bucks LI; and 7 Cdo PoW Crete
|
Redman
|
F.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
R Berks; (PG)
|
John, Leslie 'Tim'
|
Lt
|
1507949, 315706
|
MiD
|
RA/RWF/1Cdo/6Cdo
|
|
Reekie
|
Philip, Gray
|
Cpl
|
14213046
|
|
R Scots Fus; (PG)
|
Rees
|
E.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rees
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Renault
|
Emile
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Rewcastle
|
Denis, Eric, 'Denny'
|
Capt
|
184481
|
|
E. Yorks Regt; (CA97)
|
Rhodes
|
C.M, 'Dusty'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Richards
|
D
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Richards
|
D
|
LSgt |
6469422
|
|
R. Fusiliers: wounded 5/7/44 NWE CasLists WO417/79; (CA9)
|
Richards
|
Norman, Harold, Percival
|
LCpl
|
3970880
|
|
Welch
|
Richards
|
Paul
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Richards
|
T
|
Pte
|
4469318
|
|
Durham Li
|
Richardson
|
Sydney
|
Lieut
|
302230
|
|
RE
|
Richemont
|
H
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Richen
|
Pierre
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Ian, Robert, Manson
|
Pte
|
3059929
|
|
Royal Scots
|
|
Rigby
|
H
|
Pte
|
3448902
|
|
Manchester
|
Ringer
|
Edward, George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Riveau
|
M
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Richard
|
Fus
|
3065239
|
|
Royal Scots Fus
|
|
Robertson
|
T
|
Tpr
|
2069993
|
|
RAC
|
Robertson
|
T
|
LBdr
|
886610
|
|
RA
|
Robinson
|
A
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
14390745
|
|
Leics. Regt; (CA9)(CA18)
|
|
Robinson
|
G
|
LSgt
|
7902900
|
|
RAC
|
Rodgers
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
4611338
|
|
Kings Regt; wounded and PoW Dieppe
|
John, Thomas
|
Gnr
|
877313
|
|
RA attestations; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Rogers
|
G
|
Pte
|
7663153
|
|
Warwicks
|
Rogers
|
William
|
LSgt
|
7013052
|
|
RUR
|
Rolands
|
Norman, L. 'Jack'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Rollin
|
Paul
|
LCpl
|
|
CdeG
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Rooke
|
S.J.
|
RQMS
|
7903654
|
|
RAC
|
Rose
|
Frederick, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 10(IA) Cdo (CA105)
|
Rosenthall
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
and 12 and 6 Cdos (LL10)
|
Rossey
|
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Rousseau
|
Jean
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Routledge
|
George, A.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Roux
|
R
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Rouxel
|
M
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Rowe
|
Owen, Charles
|
|
6292899 & 360031
|
|
The Buffs, 2/Lieut. 01.12.1945
|
Rowlands
|
N
|
Pte
|
6286831
|
|
The Buffs; CasLists 1944 WO417/76
|
Rowse
|
William, Edward, 'Mike'
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Royle
|
David, James, 'Jimmy'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Anthony, Alexander
|
Cpl
|
|
|
QOCH; (CA107); (PG)
|
|
Ronald
|
Cpl
|
3600232
|
|
Borders; (CA78)
|
|
Ruppe
|
Yvan
|
Cpl
|
|
CdG
|
|
Edward, Gordon
|
Cpl
|
14241694
Police
|
|
Lancs. Fus; wounded NWE; Police Intake
|
|
Rushworth
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
Ruskin
|
L.J.
|
Gnr
|
11000189
|
|
RA; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Russell
|
D.A.G.
|
Capt
|
|
|
N Staffs
|
David, Smith
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X102858
|
|
RM; from Glasgow (CA85)
|
|
Ryan
|
F.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Ryder
|
Sam, P.
|
Pte
|
4546106
|
|
W Yorks
|
William, Jack
|
Pte
|
14416797
|
|
Glosters
|
|
Robert
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
& 10 (IA) Cdo
|
|
Salmon
|
George, J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Stockwell (CA113)
|
Salsbury
|
Lionel, E.T.
|
Pte
|
5784016
|
|
R.Norfolk Regt; CA51; CasList WO417/77 & 78; 6/6/44 wounded
|
Salsbury
|
R.V.
|
Dmr
|
5781409
|
|
R.Norfolk Regt; 1944
wounded WO417/77
|
Sayler
|
W
|
Pte
|
5681238
|
|
|
George
|
Sgt
|
7386392
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Scherer
|
Georges
|
CSM
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Scot
|
L
|
Pte
|
14996797
|
|
Buffs
|
Scott
|
J
|
Pte
|
3778676
|
|
Kings
|
Scott
|
Leonard, L.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Dorset (CA113)
|
Scott
|
M
|
|
|
|
|
Scott
|
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Scrivener
|
R
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Scrivens
|
W.R.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
A.J.
|
LCpl
|
6850526
|
|
KRRC; Dieppe List; later WO2 Australian 1SAS (CA28,CA43)
|
|
Seal
|
E.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAMC; & 45RM Cdo (CA78)
|
Secondi
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Sellars
|
William, Henry
|
TSM
|
6142679
|
|
E Surreys
|
Senee
|
J.P.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Serra
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Shailes
|
L
|
Bdr
|
8556933
|
|
RA
|
Thomas, Cyril, 'Cyril'
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 1 Cdo Bde
|
|
Sharples
|
R
|
SQMS
|
S/110033
|
|
RASC
|
Shaw
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
F
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
||
Shaw
|
G.R.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
|
Shearing
|
A.E.
|
Cpl
|
7903648
|
|
Kings
|
Shuker
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James, Sydney
|
Tpr
|
14255046
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
2826283
|
|
Seaforths
|
|
Simmons
|
C.W.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Simon
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
|
|
|
|
|
Simtome
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
John, C.
|
LCpl
|
6144649
|
MiD (LG35729/p4328)
|
E Surreys
|
|
Sidney
|
Pte
|
6103113
|
|
QRR
|
|
B.G.
|
LCpl
|
5672383
|
|
R Berks; wounded Dieppe CasList WO417/49
|
|
Slack
|
E
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Sydney
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
A
|
Pte
|
3320905
|
|
HLI; wounded NWE WO417/77
|
Smith
|
Anthony D.C. 'Tony'
|
Capt
|
130201
|
|
Int Corps
|
Smith
|
Anthony, H., 'Tony'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Norfolk (CA34) (CA45)
|
Smith
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Brixton (CA54)
|
Smith
|
Edward
|
LCpl
|
T/99352
|
|
RASC
|
Eric, A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 7 and 6 Cdos (CA101)
|
|
Fred
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
||
Smith
|
E, Leigh
|
Maj
|
|
|
HQ (CA96)
|
Stanley, R. 'Stan'
|
Gdsm
|
2616557
|
|
Grenadier Guards; from Buckie (CA120)
|
|
Smith
|
Vivian, F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 6 Cdo (CA105)
|
Smithson
|
Milton
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& SBS; from Lancs. (CA119)
|
Sneade
|
F
|
Pte
|
3778582
|
|
Kings
|
Snook
|
Peter
|
|
|
|
(CA106; 107; 108)
|
Snowden
|
|
Pte
|
|
CdeG
|
WO373/185/498
|
Snowdon
|
Donald, Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA108)
|
Somers
|
J
|
Pte
|
3188233
|
|
KOSB
|
Spary
|
V.G.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Spearman
|
William, James
|
Cpl
|
2616669
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
Spelman
|
J
|
Cpl
|
6283818
|
|
Buffs
|
Spicer
|
Joseph, Kenneth, 'Joe'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL10); Obits
|
Stanley
|
R.L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Luke
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; PoW Crete with 7 Cdo
|
||
Stansall
|
T
|
Dvr
|
|
RE
|
|
Stempson
|
Kenneth, D.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
USA
|
Stephens
|
C.
|
Pte
|
14541752
|
|
S.Lancs; 9Jun44 CasList WO417/76
|
Stephens
|
Charles, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
CA111
|
Stephenson
|
Gordon
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Arnott, Hume, 'Pete'
|
Lt
|
|
|
4Cdo 1943. Essex Scottish 2nd Canadian Divn
|
|
Stewart
|
Alan, Deske
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Comrie (CA120)
|
Stoakes
|
Kenneth
|
|
|
|
|
W.R.
|
TSM
|
6910706
|
DCM
|
Rifle Bde
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
3046681
|
|
R Berks
|
|
Stonestreet
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kenneth, Andrew
|
Pte
|
5735308
|
|
Dorserts
|
|
Stratford
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Strina
|
R
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Stubbs
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
D.C.W.
|
Capt
|
71766
|
MC
|
Lancs Fus
|
|
Sullivan
|
J
|
Cpl
|
3530301
|
|
Manchester
|
Sullivan
|
N
|
|
|
|
'A' Tp (CA93) maybe ident with below
|
Norman, Tracy
|
LCpl
|
4618047
|
|
E. Yorks Regt; & 7 Cdo Layforce (CA20); PoW Crete
|
|
Sutherland
|
F
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Sutherland
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
George, Henry
|
Pte
|
4347101
|
|
E Yorks; kia
|
|
Sutton
|
W A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Swailes
|
Gerry
|
Pte
|
6291136
|
|
Buffs
|
Swainsbury
|
R
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Swindells
|
O
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanley
|
LCpl
|
4038517
|
|
KSLI
|
|
Symes
|
J
|
Pte
|
5681785
|
|
Somerset LI; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Symonds
|
H.J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Szima
|
Alec, J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
USA
|
Tanniou
|
P
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Roy, Edmund
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL11) (PG)
|
|
Tate
|
L
|
Pte
|
4453378
|
|
Durham LI
|
Tawil
|
J
|
RQMS
|
S/141185
|
|
RACS
|
Taylor
|
Ernest
|
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
Howard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Thomas, Christie
|
Gnr
|
815495
|
|
RA
|
|
Taylor
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Taylor (TUCHMANN)
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Teasdale
|
Henry, Eirvin
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA102), PG
|
Teasdale
|
Lewis
|
Pte
|
|
|
W. Yorks & 12 Cdo. (LL11)
|
Terris
|
Paul
|
|
|
|
CA London Branch
|
Tett
|
Leslie, Frank
|
Pte
|
14600561
|
|
Dorsets; unit query contact admin here
|
Thackray
|
L
|
Pte
|
3314264
|
|
HLI
|
Thomas
|
A
|
Pte
|
5570687
|
|
Wilts
|
David
|
Lt
|
|
|
see Haig-Thomas
|
|
Thomas
|
N
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
S.R.
|
Sgt
|
|
MiD*
|
Royal Tank Corps
|
Thompson
|
J
|
Tpr
|
7903221
|
|
RAC
|
Sidney, Andrew
|
LSgt
|
6293166
|
|
The Buffs; CasLists 1944 WO417/76.
|
|
Thompson
|
William
|
LBdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Thorburn
|
Alastair, Murray
|
Capt
|
108169
|
MiD Korea
|
KOSB (Colonel)
|
Thube
|
M
|
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Thursby
|
Oliver, Albert
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA102)
|
Tilley
|
F.E.
|
|
|
|
|
Tilley
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanley, V.
|
Pte
|
6297957
|
|
Buffs; wounded 12/6/44
|
|
Titchener
|
A
|
Pte
|
5885594
|
|
Northants
|
Tombs
|
Peter, G. 'Percy'
|
Gdsm
|
2615853
|
|
Grenadiers (CA113);
|
Tompkinson
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Toon
|
Clarence, Henry
|
|
?58988
|
|
RA
|
Tout
|
Robert, George
|
|
14730425
|
|
QRR, W.Surrey
|
Cecil, Francy
|
Lt (later Maj)
|
95078
|
MC
|
RE; No.4 Cdo Jul'40 to Mar'41. award with RE.
|
|
Oliver, Plunkett
|
Pte
|
14423739
|
|
Berks
|
|
Trepol
|
Charles
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Wiliiam, Charles
|
Pte
|
5442339
|
|
Duke Of Cornwall's LI; (LL11)
|
|
Trigg
|
F
|
Pte
|
6399046
|
|
R Sussex
|
Troyard
|
Eugene, Marie, Ange
|
LCpl
|
5492FN41
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
George, Arthur
|
Sig
|
2586214
|
|
RAC
|
|
Tudor
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Arge, John, Morrison
|
2/Lt
|
129824
|
MiD
|
RE; later Major.
|
|
Charles
|
Fus
|
14220166
|
|
R.N. Fus; CasList 1944 WO417/76
|
|
Turner
|
J.W.
|
2/Lt
|
|
MiD |
(MiD in WD 4 Cdo 16/6/41) poss ident with 2/Lt AJM Turner above
|
George, Vincent
|
Pte
|
14241777
Police
|
|
Lincolns; wounded Normandy
|
|
Tyson
|
C.C.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
3195138
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Udy
|
Ronald, Peter
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Underwood
|
James
|
LCpl
|
|
RA
|
|
Unwin
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
14372794
|
|
Middlesex Regt
|
Ure
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Vance
|
J
|
Cpl
|
7010980
|
|
RUR
|
Vatcher-Dow
|
Donald, Charles
|
Pte
|
4429788
|
|
Hamps
|
Vaughan
|
Arthur, Leslie
|
Mne
|
PLX/106642
|
CdG
|
47 RM Cdo
|
Veasey
|
Arthur, Francis, Sherrard
|
Capt
|
149347
|
MiD
|
Worcesters; LG37274, p4685.
|
Venant
|
P
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Venn
|
W
|
Fus
|
14641418
|
|
R. Innis. Fus; NWE 1944 CasList WO417/80; from Broseley, Salop (CA120)
|
Jack
|
LCpl / Sgt
|
5343290
|
|
R. Berks. Regt; wounded Dieppe (WO417/49); (CA92)
|
|
Vickers
|
Denys
|
|
|
|
|
Vickers
|
G
|
LCpl
|
|
RE
|
|
Vickery
|
Edward
|
|
|
|
|
Vinat
|
Pierre
|
Cpl
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Vincent
|
Adrien, Pierre, Michel
|
LCpl
|
239FN43
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Vincent
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Francis, Joseph, Marie
|
Lt
|
5608FN40
|
MC
|
10 IA Cdo French 8tp; award 26/12/43
|
|
Guy
|
Capt
|
52822
|
MC
|
10 IA Cdo French; award 1/11/44
|
|
Vourch
|
Yves
|
LCpl
|
|
|
French Tp. (CA108)
|
Richard, Guy
|
Cpl
|
T180262
|
|
RASC; PoW Dieppe
|
|
Waddington
|
C
|
Pte
|
6291393
|
|
Buffs
|
Waddington
|
L
|
Sig
|
2583398
|
|
R. Corps of Signals
|
Wale
|
Rodney, John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Mablethorpe (CA109)
|
Alfred, John
|
LSgt
|
3657617
|
|
S Lancs
|
|
Walker
|
H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Walker
|
R.J.
|
Capt
|
122040
|
|
RAMC
|
Walker
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wall
|
D
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Wall
|
F
|
Bdr
|
889072
|
|
RA
|
Jack
|
Tpr
|
7904237
|
|
RAC
|
|
Wallace
|
J
|
Cpl
|
8835093
|
|
Suffolks
|
Wallace
|
William, Nicoll
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Wallen
|
Henri
|
LCpl
|
6958 T 42
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
Wallis
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wallis
|
W.F.
|
Rfn
|
7014930
|
|
RUR
|
Joseph, William
|
LCpl
|
4346253
|
|
E Yorks
|
|
Walters
|
F.J.
|
LBdr
|
873129
|
|
RA
|
John, Robert
|
Gdsm
|
2620747
|
|
Grenadier Guards
|
|
Warburton
|
John, Herbert
|
Pte
|
|
|
South Lancs.
|
Arthur, William
|
LCpl
|
14241809
|
|
S Staffs
|
|
Ward
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
J.R.
|
Gnr
|
985958
|
|
RA
|
Reginald
|
LCpl
|
|
|
'D' tp emig. Tasmania (CA66); & 2 Cdo Bde (CA120)
|
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
|
|
French Troop
|
|
Watkins
|
A.W.
|
RQMS
|
5946788
|
|
Beds&Herts; wounded CasLists WO417/48 and WO417/77
|
Watkins
|
Herbert, P.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
& 8 Cdo. Post war Merchant Navy
|
Watkins
|
S
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Joseph
|
Rfn
|
7012390
|
|
RUR
|
|
Webb
|
Doug, H.
|
Pte
|
5336587
|
|
R Berks
|
Webb
|
F A E
|
|
|
|
|
Gordon, G.H..
|
Major
|
|
MC*,CdG, MiD
|
RA
|
|
Webster
|
A
|
Sgt
|
|
RA
|
|
Webster
|
L.G.
|
Gdsm
|
2619850
|
|
Grenadiers
|
R.H.
|
Gnr
|
14241640
Police ?
|
|
RA; wounded 1944 NWE
|
|
Weir
|
J
|
Cpl
|
2984758
|
|
Durham LI
|
Phillip, Anthony
|
Lieut
|
72223
|
|
RA
|
|
Wells
|
J.G.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Patrick, Anthony
|
Pte
|
5958490
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
West
|
J
|
Pte
|
7264653
|
|
RAMC
|
Westgate
|
W
|
Bdr
|
791898
|
|
RA
|
Wharf
|
J.Y.
|
Tsm
|
3387224
|
|
E Lancs
|
John
|
LCpl
|
5387562
|
|
Oxs & Bucks Li
|
|
Whitaker
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
White
|
J. 'Chalkie'
|
|
|
|
|
White
|
J.E.
|
|
|
|
|
White
|
Maurice
|
Pte
|
5831129
|
|
Suffolks
|
White
|
R.S.
|
LSgt
|
876893
|
|
RA
|
Whitling
|
C.W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
R Berks
|
Jack
|
Gdsm
|
2620598
|
|
Grenadiers
|
|
Whyton
|
E
|
Pte
|
6145717
|
|
E Surreys
|
Wigens
|
C
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Wilcox
|
R.E.
|
Pte
|
5886769
|
|
Northants Regt; (LL11)
|
Wilks
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Willenich
|
P
|
Capt
|
|
|
10 (IA) Cdo
|
William
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Charles
|
Sgt (A/TSM)
|
6009739
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded Dieppe; from Troon (CA104)
|
|
Williams
|
C
|
Sgt
|
7011648
|
|
RUR
|
Williams
|
Douglas, H.
|
Sgt
|
|
MiD
|
RASC
|
G.V.
|
Pte
|
4386487
|
|
Glos; Wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
|
Sidney, Walter
|
Lieut
|
14312296
331368
|
|
RWF; also served CBTC; to OCTU Oct44; from Cardiff (CA114)
|
|
William, John, James
|
Tpr
|
|
|
from Troon (CA78)
|
|
Thomas, Edwin
|
Capt
|
113188
|
|
RA; died of wounds
|
|
Wilson
|
J.A.W.
|
LBdr
|
848452
|
|
RA
|
Wilson
|
O
|
Capt
|
172370
|
|
Yorks & Lancs
|
Peter, Maziere, Mercer
|
Lt
|
118467
|
|
RA
|
|
Wilson
|
W.L.
|
Sgt
|
4860042
|
|
|
Wintle
|
Arthur, E.W.
|
Sgt
|
5873915
|
|
Somerset LI; and 7 Cdo (CA100)
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2623338
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
|
Wood
|
P.A.T.
|
Capt
|
345308
|
|
RAMC
|
Wood
|
T.F.
|
Fus
|
14700663
|
|
Lancs Fus
|
Wood
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Woodcock
|
William, 'Timber'
|
RSM
|
|
|
S Staffs
|
Woodward
|
L
|
Cpl
|
7903178
|
|
RAC
|
Woodyer
|
K
|
LCpl
|
5388317
|
|
Ox & Bucks Li
|
Woolford
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Worlock
|
J.P.
|
Pte
|
5443526
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI; CasList WO417/76
|
Wright
|
Alan, Cecil
|
|
|
|
|
Kenneth, Gordon
|
Capt
|
165992
|
MiD
|
Middx Regt
|
|
Wylie
|
J.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
also 6 Cdo and HOC (CA98)
|
Yates
|
Len
|
Pte
|
???983
|
|
|
Yaxley
|
R.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Yeomans
|
F
|
Spr
|
14437681
|
|
RE
|
Young
|
L.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Beds & Herts; left Cdo RTU 9/4/41 (WD 4 Cdo)
|
Ronald, Herbert
|
Pte
|
6215857
|
|
Middlesex
|
In the meantime the larger detachment was held up, and the officer leading this detachment was killed and the Troop Sergeant- Major fell seriously wounded. Almost immediately afterwards the only other officer of the detachment was also killed. T/Captain Porteous, without hesitation and in the face of a withering fire, dashed across the open ground to take over the command of this detachment.
Rallying them, he led them in a charge which carried the German position at the point of the bayonet, and was severely wounded for the second time. Though shot through the thigh he continued to the final objective where he eventually collapsed from loss of blood after the last of the guns had been destroyed.
T/Captain Porteous's most gallant conduct, his brilliant leadership and tenacious devotion to a duty which was supplementary to the role originally assigned to him, was an inspiration to the whole detachment."
These are the main operations that No 4 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 4 Commando.
Click on the links for more detail about each.
Operation Cauldron (part of Operation Jubilee)
The No 4 Commando War Diary covering D Day operations can be found here:
No.5 Commando was formed in Bridlington on the 18th July 1940 [more....] and was commanded by Lt. Col. S.P. Wood. Shortly afterwards the Commando moved to Dover, and then on to Helensburgh. It was reorganised into the 5th Special Service Battalion, but was soon redesignated No.5 Commando again on the 26th Febuary 1941.
The first recorded raid by the men of No.5 took place on the 30/31st August 1941. Two parties, each of one officer and fourteen OR’s, targeted beaches at Hardelot and Merlimot west of Boulogne. Neither raiding party made contact with enemy, but lessons were learnt on raiding tactics.
On the 28th March 1942 three demolition teams from No 5 Commando took part in Operation Chariot. This was a Combined Operations raid led by No 2 Commando, supported by detachments from other Commando units, to destroy the dry dock at St Nazaire. The three teams were led by Lt's. Burtinshaw, Smalley, and Chant, their role being to destroy targets in the immediate area of where HMS Campbeltown would ram the dock gates. The raid was a complete success but casualties were high and included Lt's Burtinshaw and Smalley.
The teams for Operation Chariot had been detached from the Commando for training prior to the raid, and it was during this period, on the 23rd March 1942, that most of No.5 Commando sailed to participate in the ‘Operation Ironclad’ landings on Madagascar.
In August 1943 all Commando units were restructured to form 4 Special Service Brigades, later redesignated in 1944 as Commando Brigades. Each Brigade consisted of several Commando Units which, whilst operating together at times, would also retain their own identity.
On their return to the UK, No. 5 Commando, now commanded by Lt Col. D.M. Shaw MC, became part of 3 Special Service Brigade.
In November 1943, 3 Special Service Brigade sailed from Gourock for India.
In September 1944 Lt Col. C.J.B. Pollitt assumed command from Lt Col Shaw.
No 5 Commando was involved throughout the actions in the Arakan in Burma, with landings at Akyab and Myebon. Closely following these engagements, No 5 Commando took part in the actions at Kangaw (Hill 170) and Daingbon.
When he was wounded during an engagement at Hill 170, Lt Col Pollitt relinquished his command to his 2i/c Major C.R.M. Stuart who was promoted Lt. Col.
After Burma the Commando was withdrawn to India to prepare for Operation ‘Zipper’ the invasion of Malaya. Zipper being abandoned after the cessation of hostilities No. 5 Commando found itself in Hong Kong on policing duties. Because of the loss of men through demobilisation, No. 5 was merged with No.1 on 23 March 1946 to form 1/5 Commando which was itself later disbanded.
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Private Frederick Clifford died as a result of an accident whilst deployed overseas. Son of Frederick Eli Clifford and Elizabeth Clifford, of Whetstone, Middlesex.
Rifleman Henry Cook , No 5 Commando HQ, died as a result of an accident whilst deployed overseas. Son of Henry and Beatrice Cook, of Deptford, London.
Private Frederic Godden died in the United Kingdom. Son of Frederic and Maude Marion Godden, of Woolston, Southhampton.
Rifleman Charles Miles died on war service in the United Kingdom. His funeral was on Wednesday 16 June 1943. Son of William and Annie Miles, of Hyde Road, Richmond.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.5 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.5 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
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FORENAME
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RANK
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NUMBER
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AWARD
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ADDITIONAL
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Abbott
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J
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Gnr
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and 9 and 12 Cdos. (LL1)
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Adams
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H
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Pte
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4535096
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W Yorks Regt 50 Bn
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Raymond, T.C.
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Major
|
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MC
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RHA
|
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Addiscott
|
Reginald, Lewis, 'Tiny'
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Cpl
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6344239
|
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RASC; wounded 31/1/45 CasLists WO417/88; (CA100).
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Harold, Charles
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LCpl
|
|
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(CA66)
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Allan
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E
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Pte
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134362
|
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1st Corp Petrol Pk
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Allen
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J
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Gnr
|
|
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(LL1)
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Alloway
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David
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Pte
|
|
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from New Addington, Surrey (CA78)
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Alting Du Cloux
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Rene, Philippe
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Capt
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341061
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Cameronian (LL1)
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Amery
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Julian
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|
|
|
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Anderson
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A
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Pte
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|
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Post war address shown as Police, Kirkliston (LL3)
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Anderson
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Alexander, Anthony
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Sgt
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14418524
|
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Black Watch
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Anderson
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I
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Lt
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|
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RM
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Anderson
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John, James
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Cpl
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5335851
|
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R Berkshire Regt / Burma Star Assn
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Anderson
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R
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Cpl
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3128456
|
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DLI 2 Bn
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Andrews
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Douglas, William
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Bdr
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883794
|
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99 Fd Regt / RA Attestation records
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Armitage
|
Edward, Francis, Peter
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Capt
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41068
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MC (LG34914)
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R Scots 1st Bn / 26Oct41 (LG35530)and(LG38389)
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Armstrong
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J. Brian, N.
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Fus
|
|
|
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Arthorne
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S
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LCpl
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3525389
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Mancs Regt 2nd Bn
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Arthur
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Leo, J.
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Tpr
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7905202
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RAC 51 Trg Regt CA92)
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Ashe
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Pte
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|
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Asher
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S
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Pte
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88495
|
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1st Corp Amm Park
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Ashton
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George
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Pte
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|
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Worc Regt 7Bn (CA13)
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Askam
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G
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|
|
|
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Frank, Edward
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Gnr
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DL
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RA; (CA74, 80, 94)
|
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Les
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Mne
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Ply 18114175
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RM; (FM)
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Auld
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Jack, R.
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Pte
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|
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Awde
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Joe
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Gnr
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(CA58); poss id with CasList WO417/46
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Bacon
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H
|
|
|
|
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Bailey
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A
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Tpr
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7895811
|
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49 RTR
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Bailey
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Charles, L.
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Cpl
|
|
|
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Bailey
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G
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Pte
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1 Coy Air Form Sigs
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Bailey
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'Numb'
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Bailey
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R.W.
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Rfn
|
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Bailey
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William, Harry
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Tpr
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5385086
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Burma Star Assn.
|
Bailey
|
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Cpl
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7886571
|
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RAC 56 A/Tank
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Bainbridge
|
Herbert
|
Dvr
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T/103786
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Burma Star Assn
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Baines
|
R
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Pte
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6297263
|
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Buffs
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Bairstow
|
Ronald
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Pte
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4747261
|
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Yorks & Lancs Regt
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Bakemore
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John
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Sgt
|
|
|
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Baker
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Frank
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Sgt
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3776808
|
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Queens Regt; Burma Star Assn
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Balchin
|
John
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Capt
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164911
|
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RAC
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Balderson
|
G
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Pte
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4342169
|
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East Yorks Regt
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Baldwin
|
Timothy
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Capt
|
|
|
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Ball
|
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Cpl
|
3446425
|
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Lancs Fus 1/6
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Bambridge
|
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Pte
|
|
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1 Coy Air Form Sigs
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Banks
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R.W.
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Rfn
|
|
|
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Bannister
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Arthur
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Pte
|
|
|
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Bannister
|
T
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Bdr
|
|
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9 Fd Trg Regt
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Barbbe
|
J
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Spr
|
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RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
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Barber
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J
|
Spr
|
|
|
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Barker
|
Alfred
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Sgt
|
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Barker
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J.P.
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LCpl
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Ra 182 Hvy Bty
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Barker
|
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Cpl
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3532009
|
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Mancs Regt 5th Bn
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Barker
|
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Cpl
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7880258
|
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RAC 56 ATR
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Barlow
|
Colin
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SSgt
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7893683
|
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49 RTR
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Barnes
|
George, Norton
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Fus
|
14987370
|
|
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Barnett
|
Ernest
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Sgt
|
|
|
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Barovitch
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R
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Pte
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4528773
|
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Green Howards 50 Bn
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Barry
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T.S.
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Pte
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|
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Barry
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Lsgt
|
|
|
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Norman, Eric
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Sgt
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2889344
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BEM
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Gordons; post war Met Police
|
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Robert, John
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Pte
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6215480
|
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Middx. Regt; wounded 28/1/45 Burma CasList
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Barton
|
K
|
Pte
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80001
|
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1st Corp Petrol Pk
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Leslie, James
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Fus
|
14604357
Police
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded 15/3/44 Burma CasLists
|
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Barton
|
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Tpr
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7903569
|
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RAC 51 Trg Regt
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Baseley
|
Arthur
|
Pte
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6215921
|
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Middx Regt
|
Basin
|
|
Dvr
|
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RA 56 A/Tank
|
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Batley
|
G
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Sgt
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4689434
|
|
KOYLI
|
Baxter
|
Alexander
|
Pte
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2326778
|
|
R Sigs1 Corp
|
Baxter
|
Ed
|
Major
|
|
|
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Baxter
|
R
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LCpl
|
55135
|
|
49 RTR
|
Baxter
|
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Sgt
|
|
|
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Bayliss
|
Mervyn
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Gnr
|
|
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RA; from Bedminster (CA82)
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Beach
|
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Pte
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|
|
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Beard
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William, Charles, Spencer
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Maj
|
129285
|
|
RA
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Beasley
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John, Anthony, Owen
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Capt
|
149806
|
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Lincolnshire Regt
|
Beasley
|
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Pte
|
|
|
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Beattie
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W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
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RE 208 Fd Park
|
Beattie
|
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Tpr
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7903577
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Beaumont
|
James, B.
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Sgt
|
|
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RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Thomas, 'Tommy'
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Pte
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(CA52) (CA85)
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Bebbington
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W
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Spr
|
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RE 5 Fd Coy
|
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Bebbington
|
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Tpr
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7897076
|
|
49 RTR
|
Bee
|
Ernest, F.
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Pte
|
|
|
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James, Frederick
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Pte
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14404860
|
|
R Sussex Reg; & 1 Cdo died on war service 5/8/45
|
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Bell
|
Cyril, R.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
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Bell
|
G
|
Cpl
|
|
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RASC 85 Stn Coy
|
Bell
|
J.W.
|
|
|
|
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Bell
|
Keith
|
Lt (Maj)
|
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Gordons (CA51)
|
Bell
|
Norman
|
Sgt
|
|
|
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Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
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(CA66)
|
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Bell
|
W
|
|
|
|
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Bembridge
|
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Cpl
|
7886080
|
|
RAC 56 Trg
|
Bender
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Bennet
|
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Pte
|
|
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Worc Regt 7Bn
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Bennett
|
Harold, Douglas
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Cpl
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5111677
|
|
R. Warwicks Regt;
Burma Star Assn.
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Bennett
|
Henry
|
Gnr
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777800
|
|
RA attestation card; from Lancs.(CA88)
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Leonard, Sydney
|
Spr
|
|
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R. Signals; died 1958
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Bennett
|
R.A.
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Lt
|
|
|
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Bennett
|
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Sgt
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82845
|
|
RA 10 Fd Regt
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Bentley
|
E
|
Pte
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4538664
|
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W Yorks Regt 50 Bn
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Benyon
|
W.W.
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Capt
|
|
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4th Hussars
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Berovitch
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Ruben
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Sgt
|
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Berry
|
Tom, S.
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Pte
|
|
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Best
|
Joseph, Michael
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Sgt
|
5336580
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Bethel
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Betts
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
7349972
|
|
RAMC
|
Bevan
|
William, James
|
Pte
|
7349693
|
|
RAMC
|
Beveridge
|
Robert
|
LSgt
|
4534228
|
|
West Yorks ITC
|
Bickerstaffe
|
|
Pte
|
2335659
|
|
R Sigs 1 OT Bn
|
Biddell
|
N
|
Tpr
|
319263
|
|
49 RTR
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Biddlecombe
|
P.D.
|
Pte
|
|
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Biggs
|
John
|
|
|
|
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Biggs
|
R
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Cpl
|
|
|
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Bilcliffe
|
Laurence
|
Pte
|
|
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from Newcastle (CA93)
|
Bilham
|
|
Lt
|
|
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R Sigs
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Bilson
|
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Tpr
|
328144
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Birch
|
Stanley, Alfred
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Cpl
|
5891442
|
|
Northampton; Burma Star Assn.
|
Bird
|
Arthur, Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Norwich (CA88)
|
Bird
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C.W.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
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Bird
|
Leslie, John
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BSM
|
|
|
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Bird
|
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LCpl
|
321807
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
J
|
Pte
|
14431593
|
|
RA; wounded 1/2/45 CasList WO417/88
|
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Birks
|
Joseph
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Gnr
|
|
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RA
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John, Franklin
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Pte
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3525354
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Manchester Regt 2nd Bn; kia
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Bishop
|
R
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Gnr
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Bishop
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Pte
|
|
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Black
|
W
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Sgt
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33229
|
|
RASC 2 Div Supply Col
|
Blackley
|
William, George
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Pte
|
|
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Burma Star Assn
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Blackmore
|
W
|
Pte
|
4340965
|
|
East Yorks Regt
|
Blackwell
|
C
|
Cpl
|
66104
|
|
RASC 2 Div Supply Col
|
Blair
|
W
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Dvr
|
3054282
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy
|
Blake
|
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|
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Blakeley
|
A.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
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Blakemore
|
John
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Sgt
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3652093
|
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South Lancs Regt
|
Blatt
|
Rudi A
|
Pte
|
1872
|
|
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Blenkin
|
C.J.
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Dvr
|
2016044
|
|
RE 2 MT Depot
|
Boasley
|
J.O.A.
|
Capt
|
|
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Bodenham
|
Clifford, W.C.
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Pte
|
|
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Boggis
|
Ernie
|
|
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4 Tp (CA93)
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Bolden
|
Matthew
|
|
|
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Raymond, Gordon
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Lt / Capt
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174293
|
MiD
|
Devonshire Regt; (CA119)
|
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Bolton
|
Matthew
|
|
|
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Bomber
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Harry, Lionel
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Tpr
|
82323
|
MM
|
49RTR; 1951 MM Korea 8th Kings Royal Irish Hussars WO373/114/85.
|
William, Martel
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LCpl / Captain
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14241729
Police
321576
|
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Essex Regt & 1 Cdo;To OCTU 1944 (CA92); Burma Star Assn.
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Bothamley
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F
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Pte
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5336957
|
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R Berkshire Regt
|
Boustend
|
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Spr
|
2072128
|
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RE 203 Fd Park Coy
|
Bowen
|
William, L
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Cpl
|
|
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Bowers
|
'Bob'
|
|
|
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Bowen
|
J.D.
|
Gnr
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11272552
|
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RA
|
Bowes
|
Patrick, Michael
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Sgt
|
6297262
|
|
The Buffs; Burma Star Assn.
|
Bowler
|
James, Charles
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Cpl
|
2928665
|
|
Camerons 1st Bn
|
Bowman
|
A.E.
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Pte
|
4742346
|
|
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Bowyer
|
John, D.
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Capt
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121518
|
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RNF
|
Boyd
|
Norman, Ralph, Shields
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Cpl
|
|
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(CA25)
|
Boyd
|
R
|
LCpl
|
14641891
|
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R Inniskillen
|
Boyd
|
W
|
LCpl
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2925400
|
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Camerons 1st Bn
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Boyes
|
W
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Gnr
|
|
|
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Boylin
|
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Tpr
|
7894404
|
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49 RTR
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Bradfield
|
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Pte
|
|
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Worc Regt. 7th Bn
|
Bradford
|
Alan, Charles
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Pte
|
6297995
|
|
The Buffs
|
Bradshaw
|
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Mne
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CH/X103775?
|
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RM; (CARMs)
|
Brannan
|
D
|
Spr
|
171945
|
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RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
Brassington
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
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(CA117)
|
H.A.A.
'Oner'
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Maj
|
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MC
|
Dorset 2nd Bn
|
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James, Joseph
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Pte
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4347822
|
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East Yorks Regt
|
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Breslin
|
Eugene
|
|
|
|
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Bresnan
|
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Fus
|
3448227
|
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Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Bridgwater
|
Arnold
|
Cpl
|
|
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Burma Star Assn
|
Bright
|
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Cpl
|
4974128
|
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RAC 56 Atr
|
Bright
|
Gerald
|
LSgt
|
|
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Brindley
|
Charles, Philip
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Sig / LCpl
|
2335934
|
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R Sigs; wounded 12/1/45 WO417/88; (CA5, CA84)
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Brion
|
Norman
|
|
|
|
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Broadbent
|
A
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Cpl
|
4533178
|
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51 RTR
|
Broadbent
|
W
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Pte
|
|
|
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Brocklebank
|
W
|
LBdr
|
959425
|
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RA 99 Fd Regt
|
Brodie
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
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Broizart
|
S
|
Sgt
|
44401
|
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1st Coy Amm Coy
|
Brooking
|
F.W.
|
Pte
|
|
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RA 320 Hvy Bty
|
Brooks
|
J
|
Pte
|
4541813
|
|
West Yorks Regt
|
Brooks
|
J.W.
|
Cpl
|
4807198
|
|
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Brooks
|
'Tick'
|
|
|
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Brooks
|
William
|
|
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John, T.V.W.S
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Dvr
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5884053
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RE
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|
Brown
|
B
|
LCpl
|
|
RE 102 Fd Coy
|
|
Brown
|
D N
|
Sgt
|
7896175
|
|
49 RTR
|
Brown
|
FA or FR
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Frederick, Harold
|
LSgt
|
833166
|
|
RA
|
James
|
Pte
|
2988948
|
MM
|
A&SH
|
|
Brown
|
J
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
|
K.S.
|
LCpl
|
14604361
|
|
R. Fusiliers; wounded 13/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
|
Brown
|
Maurice
|
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Mornington
|
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Noel
|
|
|
|
|
Bruce
|
Ralph, Reid
|
Pte
|
14587565
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Brumwell
|
Desmond
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Brunton
|
Ian, 'Bunny'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Bryant
|
Alfred, Samuel, 'Dick'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Sussex (CA99); (CA100)
|
Bryant
|
Belinda
|
|
|
|
|
Bryant
|
Sydney
|
Lt
|
180715
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
Buckinhan
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Worcester Regt 7 Bn
|
Buckland
|
Albert, T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Farnham, Surrey (CA111)
|
Buckle
|
Dennis, Howard
|
Capt
|
187370
|
|
RA
|
Budd
|
Lionel
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Bullock
|
|
LCpl
|
7902239
|
|
2 MMG Bde
|
Bundy
|
E
|
Pte
|
5339507
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Burke
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Burn
|
Frederick, John
|
Pte
|
14571790
|
|
&12 Cdo (CA119); Burma Star Assn.
|
Burnett
|
C
|
Pte
|
5724367
|
|
Dorset 2bn
|
Burnett
|
'Badger'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Burns
|
T.S.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Burr
|
A.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Burr
|
Derek, H.
|
Maj
|
96990
|
|
RUR
|
Burrill
|
W
|
Pte
|
4539663
|
|
Grn Howards; 2 troop (CA21)
|
Burrows
|
D
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Robert James Glover
|
Lt
|
89395
|
MID
|
Cheshire Regt
|
|
Butler
|
Cornelius, James
|
|
|
|
|
Butler
|
J.H.
|
Dvr
|
181000
|
|
2 Div HQ
|
Butt
|
A.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Button
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Button
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Buxton
|
John, Frederick
|
LCpl
|
|
Queens Regt
|
|
Byfield
|
N
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; died 2 May 1957 (CA26)
|
Byford
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Byrne
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Byrnes
|
Stanley
|
|
|
|
|
Cain
|
Matthew
|
LSgt
|
3770094
|
|
|
Caine
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cairns
|
W.N.
|
Capt
|
|
|
1st KDG
|
Calf
|
D
|
LCpl
|
233637
|
|
R Sigs 1 OT Bn
|
Callanan
|
C
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Callendler
|
|
2Lt
|
|
|
Camerons 1st Bn
|
Calvert
|
Eddie, 'Tojo'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
1955 Bognor Regis - employed as a milkman (CA21)
|
Cameron
|
D
|
Sgt
|
88231
|
|
RASC 2 Div Supply Col
|
Cameron
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
|
Cameron
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Cameron
|
|
Tpr
|
7909230
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Campbell
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 Tp; lka Leicester(CA98)(CA113)
|
Canham
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
RM
|
Capper
|
|
LCpl
|
2323783
|
|
R Sigs 1 / GTTB
|
Carpenter
|
David, Scott
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Carpenter
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Carr
|
Donald, Fry
|
Lt
|
281129
|
|
RNF
|
Francis, Arthur
|
Sgt
|
DCM
|
RE 5 Fd Coy
|
||
Carr
|
L
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Carr
|
|
Cpl
|
23177896
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Carter
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
14977249
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Carvell
|
Victor, Haig
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Casares
|
Emilio, David
|
LSgt
|
6853940
|
|
Burma Star Assn; Farmer from Dunstable then joined the Police (CA23)
|
Case
|
Frank
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Castell
|
R.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cave - Brown
|
J.R.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy
|
Cennah
|
B
|
LSgt
|
4877931
|
|
|
Chambers
|
L
|
Cpl
|
890729
|
|
1st Survey 1 Corp
|
Chambers
|
Philip, Arthur, John
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Chamings
|
Stan, A.
|
Gnr (Lt)
|
|
|
|
Stuart, Whitemore
|
Maj
|
105159
|
MC OBE
|
|
|
Chapman
|
G
|
Tpr
|
4268803
|
|
43 RTR
|
Chapman
|
Ron
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 1/5 Cdo; residing Canada (CA74, CA86, CA99)
|
Chapman
|
S.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Charlesworth
|
J.R.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Chisnel
|
E.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Chisnell
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Christie
|
Daniel, H.
|
Pte
|
3861947
|
|
The Loyal Regt
|
J.M.T.F.
|
Maj
|
|
DSO,MC
|
Mancs Regt; later OC 2 Cdo
|
|
Clark
|
David
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clark
|
J.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Clark
|
T.E.
|
Tpr
|
7891230
|
|
49 RTR
|
Clarke
|
George, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA96)
|
Clarke
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Clarke
|
S
|
LBdr
|
|
|
|
Clarke
|
W.J.
|
|
|
|
|
Clayton
|
'Tiny'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clegg
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Clench
|
|
Bdr
|
|
RA 51 A/Tank
|
|
Cliff
|
E
|
Pte
|
56196
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Clifford
|
Frederick, Henry
|
Pte
|
6352117
|
|
R West Kent
|
Cobham
|
William, J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
R Irish Fus
|
Cockayne
|
Geoffrey, Albert
|
LSgt
|
851301
|
|
S Staffs 2/6 Bn
|
Coghlan
|
John, Richard
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Coldwell
|
A
|
Cpl
|
783753
|
|
Camerons 1st Bn
|
Cole
|
H.J.T. 'Coker'
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Coleman
|
Patrick, Felix, 'Paddy'
|
Cpl / Sgt
|
|
|
2 Tp 5 Cdo and 4 tp 1/5 Cdo (CA90)
|
Coleman
|
Roger
|
|
|
|
|
Coles
|
K
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Coles
|
L.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Collier
|
F.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Michael, Vincent
|
Cpl
|
14499411
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Collins
|
Ron
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Collishaw
|
Arthur
|
Capt (Rev)
|
|
|
R.A.C.H.D.
|
Colvert
|
|
Pte
|
3386661
|
|
East Lancs 1/4
|
Connah
|
Bernard
|
LSgt
|
4877931
|
|
|
Conner
|
A
|
Pte
|
2048937
|
|
Camerons 1st Bn
|
Connor
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Cook
|
Alan, Victor
|
Capt
|
341526
|
|
SLI
|
Cook
|
Henry, John
|
Rfn
|
6850540
|
|
KRRC
|
Cook
|
|
LCpl
|
2324310
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Cooke
|
Charles, Harry
|
Pte
|
3774485
|
|
East Lancs
|
Cooke
|
J
|
LCpl
|
92533
|
|
2 Div HQ
|
Cooke
|
J
|
Pte
|
4342074
|
|
East Yorks Regt
|
Cooke
|
Sam
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cookson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cooper
|
C
|
Bdr
|
|
|
Re 208 Fd Park
|
Cooper
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Cooper
|
Victor, H.
|
TSM
|
6149311
|
|
East Surrey
|
William, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Accrington (CA18)(CA120)
|
|
Copley
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Corfield
|
Harry
|
Fus
|
3460542
|
|
|
Cosgrove
|
T.M.B
|
Pte
|
3132413
|
|
D L I 2nd Bn; lka Kilmarnock (CA88)
|
Garnett
|
Sapper
|
|
RE; to No.4 Cdo 1940/41 kia with No.4
|
||
Coulson
|
John, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
served in 1/5 Cdo (CA109)
|
Courtie
|
|
Sgt
|
3768595
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Coventry
|
E. W. Dudley
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Cowles
|
Victor, P.A.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cox
|
W.F.
|
Tpr
|
555706
|
|
49 RTR
|
Craven
|
|
Cpl
|
2569681
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Cresswell
|
F
|
Sgt
|
187606
|
|
RE 2 Mt Depot
|
Crieg
|
J
|
Pte
|
3054116
|
|
Camerons 1st Bn
|
Crighton
|
A
|
LCpl
|
S/152615
|
|
RASC 86 Sec 4 Coy
|
Crisp
|
Don G
|
Pte
|
|
|
4 troop
|
Cross
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Crossley
|
George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL3; PG)
|
Crowden
|
Desmund, Edward
|
RSM
|
5956553
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt; Burma Star Assn
|
Crozier
|
Archibald, John
|
Sgt
|
2196896
|
MM
|
RE; award while serving with 55 Indian Observation Sqn.RE
|
William
|
TSM
|
4452664
|
MiD
|
DLI 2nd Bn; Burma Star Assn
|
|
Crutton
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Cubbit
|
C
|
Cpl
|
66608
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Cumberbatch
|
Ken
|
|
|
|
|
James, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA84)
|
|
Currie
|
|
Tpr
|
789358
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Curry
|
|
Tpr
|
7901370
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Harry, Alexander
|
Bdr
|
874202
|
|
(CA93)
|
|
Cutting
|
R
|
Pte
|
4342012
|
|
East Yorks Regt
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dack
|
A.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(Obits CA 109)
|
Dale
|
S
|
Fus
|
412074
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
Dalziel
|
A
|
A/Sgt
|
4128237
|
|
Cheshire/Cas.List1945
|
Andy
|
Cpl
|
895334
|
|
RE; wounded Burma
(CA22 and 63)
|
|
Dalziel
|
Bert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Daning
|
|
LBdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Darlington
|
|
Bdr
|
852511
|
|
RA 52 Fd Regt
|
Dartnell
|
H.J.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
(LL 4)
|
Robert, Gordon
|
Capt
|
129311
|
MiD
|
15/19th Hussars
|
|
Davidson
|
|
|
|
|
|
Davies
|
Alan, John
|
Capt
|
224659
|
|
S.Staffs / & 1 Cdo
|
Davies
|
Allan, R.E.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Charles, E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 3 Bde (CA117)
|
|
Robert, J.
|
LCpl
|
2929078
|
|
(LL4)
|
|
Davies
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
14754310
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Davies
|
|
Pte
|
7909235
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Davis
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Davis
|
Donald, Vernon
|
|
|
|
|
Davis
|
Eric N
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Davison
|
Leonard, Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dawkin
|
W
|
Pte
|
76854
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Dawson
|
|
Tpr
|
7907550
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Day
|
E
|
LCpl
|
4535110
|
|
West Yorks Itc
|
Daynes
|
A.E.P.
|
|
|
|
|
Dayson
|
Tich
|
|
|
|
|
Deadman
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Deakin
|
Alfred, 'Chirpy'
|
Pte
|
5387322
|
|
Ox & Bucks LI; CasList Burma 23Mar'44 WO417/76.
|
Deakin
|
John, W.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Deakin
|
Joseph
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestations 1940
|
|
Dean
|
A.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
MM ?
|
Shropshire LI
|
Delaney
|
Edward, W.
|
|
|
|
|
Dent
|
Sidney,George
|
LCpl
|
457599 ?
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Alexander
|
Tpr
|
7909234
|
|
RAC
|
|
Dickson
|
John, James
|
Maj
|
96192
|
MC+bar
|
Awards whilst in 9th R. Sussex attd from Sherwood Forresters
|
Disney
|
Ken, C.
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Ditcham
|
J.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Dixon
|
E.N. Dicky
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Dixon
|
|
Cpl
|
5569642
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Dixon
|
|
Pte
|
7909234
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Dobinson
|
|
LCpl
|
4534813
|
|
West Yorks Itc
|
Dobson
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
Shropshire LI
|
Dodsworth
|
A
|
Cpl
|
7895596
|
|
51 RTR
|
Doherty
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Doid
|
J
|
Sgt
|
2763508
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
Donald
|
John, Ronald
|
Cpl
|
14429464
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Donnellan
|
Philip, Andrew
|
Capt
|
264605
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Donnelly
|
Robert, Shanks
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Robert, Ernest
|
Pte
|
4807481
|
|
Lincs Regt. (CA14)
|
|
Doughty
|
Ronald, Morley
|
Pte
|
14755347
|
|
QRRWS
|
Dower
|
Ernest, Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
1/5 Cdo (LL4); (Obits)
|
Drew
|
L
|
Cpl
|
|
Re 102 Fd Coy
|
|
Drinkwater
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Drury
|
George, Bush
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Drury
|
|
Fus
|
3771293
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Dryden
|
Richard, 'Dick'
|
TSM
|
|
|
RA & 1/5 Cdo (CA23, CA46, CA111)
|
Drysdale
|
D
|
Pte
|
3055675
|
|
Royal Scots 1 Bn
|
Duckett
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Dudbridge
|
Ronald, 'Ron'
|
Rfn
|
14992069
|
|
& HQ Tp 1/5 Cdo (details from son)
|
Terence,Bernard
|
Pte
|
|
|
Warwickshire Regt; & 1/5 Cdo
|
|
Duggan
|
Douglas, Harold
|
Pte
|
3863765
|
|
6th Mancs & 7th Loyal Regt; Burma Star Assn.
|
Dukes
|
P
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Dukes
|
R
|
Pte
|
88684
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Duncan
|
A
|
Pte
|
2926147
|
|
Camerons 1 Bn
|
Duncan
|
William
|
Capt
|
321219
|
|
RA
|
Dunn
|
J
|
Spr
|
4126038
|
|
RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
Dunne
|
|
LCpl
|
2321931
|
|
R Sigls 1 / O.T.B
|
Dunsmore
|
W
|
Pte
|
4538807
|
|
West Yorks 50 Bn
|
Durrell
|
W
|
Pte
|
4539661
|
|
|
Dutton
|
Leonard, F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dyer
|
C.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Dymer
|
|
Dvr
|
2387509
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Dyson
|
J.R. 'Titch'
|
Dvr
|
3445237
|
|
|
Eadie
|
D.S.M.
|
Lt
|
|
|
HQ 2 Div
|
Eagle
|
Arthur, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA92)
|
Earle
|
Edward
|
LCpl
|
|
1st Survey 1Corp
|
|
Easthaugh
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Eastman
|
A.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Easton
|
'Cheesey' Rochester
|
Sig/Dvr
|
2572330
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Frank
|
Spr
|
14217573
|
|
Royal Engineers
|
|
Ebrey
|
Herbert
|
|
|
|
|
Edge
|
Arthur
|
|
|
|
|
Edmonds
|
Charles, Patrick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Edmonds
|
T.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Edmondson
|
Edmund
|
Cpl
|
14315365
|
|
(LL4)
|
Edwards
|
A
|
Cpl
|
43411915
|
|
DLI 2 Bn
|
Denis, Gold
|
Pte
|
|
|
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Edwards
|
Eddie
|
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
H.A.
|
Tpr
|
7893633
|
|
49 RTR
|
Henry, E.
|
LCpl
|
7019725
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
|
Ronald
|
Cpl
|
14747437
|
|
SWB
|
|
Elder
|
Frank
|
|
|
|
|
Elder
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Elders
|
C.H.
|
Cpl
|
4447183
|
|
DLI 2bn
|
Ellerbeck
|
John, Douglas
|
Capt (Lt Col)
|
78121
|
MC
|
Award whilst serving with RTR
|
Elliot
|
W.G.
|
|
|
|
|
Elliott
|
T.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Ellis
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Victor, Cyril
|
CSM
|
6020370
|
|
R Norfolk Regt
|
|
Ellson
|
J.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Elmes
|
Roy, E.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
KRRC
|
Elsom
|
J.R.
|
2 Lt
|
|
|
Essex Regt
|
Emblem
|
|
Sgt
|
800897
|
|
RA 51 A/TankTrg
|
Emms
|
K
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ettles
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
A.M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
Frederick, George
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
Ronald
|
Cpl
|
5255745
|
|
Middlesex Regt
|
Even
|
|
Sgt
|
6085975
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
Harry, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
S/56320
|
|
from Leeds (CA120)
|
|
Fairclough
|
|
Pte
|
5336623
|
|
R Berks 1st Bn
|
Fairhurst
|
H
|
LCpl
|
2092617
|
|
RE 2 Mt Depot
|
Allan, Scott
|
Pte
|
2828282
|
|
from Falkirk (LL4)
|
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Salford (CA95)
|
|
Farmer
|
|
Cpl
|
553736
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Chris
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
|
Farrell
|
J
|
Sgt
|
4688391
|
|
KOYLI ITC
|
Thomas, James
|
LSgt
|
6985506
|
|
R. Inniskilling Fus; Burma Star Assn. resided Cookstown
|
|
Fetherst-onhaugh
|
Timothy, E.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
Queens Royal Rifles
|
Fell
|
B.G.
|
Lt
|
232896
|
|
RA
|
Fell
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Felthouse
|
R.P
|
LCpl
|
14334006
|
|
RAMC; & 41RM on DDay CasList WO417/77
|
Fenn
|
Alfred, Harold
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RWK
|
Fensome
|
Horace, Charles
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ferguson
|
John
|
TSM
|
|
MM
|
|
Ferguson
|
Nicol, Dawson, White
|
Lt
|
256821
|
|
RE
|
William
|
Sgt
|
|
RA
|
||
Ferguson
|
|
Pte
|
7909237
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
John, M.M.
|
TSM
|
2318036
|
MM
|
Cameronians;Burma Star Assn
|
|
Field
|
|
L/Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fields
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Finnie
|
J
|
Cpl
|
2882632
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
Fisher
|
E
|
Sgt
|
2751170
|
|
Royal Scots 1 Bn
|
Fisher
|
E.G.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Fitzgibbon
|
R
|
Pte
|
5339504
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Fitzjohn
|
|
Tpr
|
318875
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Flatley
|
J.M. 'Jessie'
|
Sgt
|
5252413
|
|
Worc 7bn
|
Thomas, Ivor, 'Tom'
|
Pte
|
14859136
|
|
KSLI; and 1/5 Cdo
|
|
Fleet
|
Robert
|
LSgt
|
T/108357
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Fleming
|
Adam, 'Flip'
|
|
|
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
2980085
|
|
HLI
|
|
Fletcher
|
Frederick,Francis
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA76)
|
Flint
|
G.R.
|
Sgt
|
7892583
|
|
51 RTR
|
Charles, William, Thomas
|
Rfn
|
6914036
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Follett
|
H.D. 'Gerry'
|
Maj
|
|
|
post war 63 Gurkha Inf. Bde
|
Forbes
|
K
|
Pte
|
2875619
|
|
Royal Scots 1 Bn
|
Ford
|
George, Graham
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ford
|
Jacob, 'Jake', 'Ginger'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Forman
|
D.N.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Forrest
|
|
Pte
|
7909239
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Forrester
|
George, D.
|
|
|
|
|
Forrester
|
|
Tpr
|
7903368
|
|
RAC51 Trg Regt
|
Foster
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Foster
|
|
Gnr
|
813694
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
Foster
|
|
Sgt
|
4387257
|
|
Gn Howards Itc
|
Fouss
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Fox
|
George
|
LCpl
|
4132357
|
|
Cheshire
|
Fox
|
Kenneth, Joseph, Colvil
|
Capt
|
|
|
Middx Regt; died Rhodesia (CA45)
|
Foxall
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Francombe
|
D.H.
|
|
|
|
|
Fritchley
|
J.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frost
|
J.T.
|
Pte
|
14698334
|
|
|
Frozley
|
R
|
LCpl
|
5334333
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Fry-Carr
|
Donald
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Furse
|
Lawrence
|
|
|
|
|
Gailey
|
William
|
Spr
|
14283522
|
|
RE & CBTC (CA92)
|
Gallimore
|
F.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Garbett
|
T
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Garner
|
L.V.
|
Tpr
|
7906515
|
|
2 MMG Bde
|
Garnon - Williams
|
P.A.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
123 Octu
|
Garrity
|
Arthur
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Gascoigne
|
H
|
Capt
|
|
|
KOYLI
|
Gibbons
|
A
|
LCpl
|
828716
|
|
Re 105 Fd Park
|
Gibbons
|
George, St Andrew
|
LCpl
|
|
|
6 Tp (CA93)
|
Gibson
|
George, Mcdonald
|
Cpl
|
|
MM
|
|
Gibson
|
J.M.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Giffen
|
David
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Gilbody
|
John, A.
|
Capt
|
75233
|
|
R Signals
|
Gilchrist
|
|
Fus
|
3451309
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Gill
|
|
LCpl
|
4267836
|
|
43RTR
|
Gillespie
|
F
|
Pte
|
4342443
|
|
East Yorks
|
Gilliland
|
William
|
Sgt
|
409236
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Gilmore
|
Ken
|
|
|
|
|
Gingell
|
H G
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Girvan
|
George, Henry
|
Cpl
|
14216815
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Gittings
|
|
|
2327579
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Alfred
|
Fus
|
|
MID
|
|
|
Frederic
|
Pte
|
5509626
|
|
Hamps
|
|
Goldstone
|
A
|
Capt (M.O.)
|
|
|
|
Goodall
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Goodchild
|
J.S.J. Steve
|
Capt
|
|
|
Hamps
|
Goode
|
Arthur, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Godden
|
Chris
|
|
|
|
|
Goodson
|
L
|
Pte
|
5334375
|
|
R Berkshire 1 Bn
|
Gorely
|
Ronald, Bertram, Roger
|
Lt
|
335989
|
|
KRRC
|
Gould
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Graham
|
Charles, Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
resided Clapham (CA3) then emig. S.Africa (CA112)
|
Graham
|
T
|
(Doctor)
|
|
|
|
Graham
|
Thomas, Carpenter
|
Sgt
|
838647
|
|
|
Graham
|
|
Tpr
|
7900243
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Graham
|
|
Sgt
|
838647
|
|
RA 51 A/Tank Trg
|
Graham
|
|
Pte
|
7909242
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Grahame
|
J.C., 'Jimmie'
|
RSM
|
3192358
|
|
KOSB
|
Grainger
|
J
|
Rfn
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Grame
|
|
Pte
|
2318806
|
|
R Sigs 1st Holding Bn
|
Gratton
|
Cecil, 'Sniffy'
|
|
|
|
|
Gray
|
A
|
Pte
|
3525352
|
|
Mancs2 Bn
|
Edward, James
|
Pte
|
5774940
|
|
Norfolk Regt; most service with No.1 Cdo and CBTC
|
|
Gray
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Gray
|
|
Pte
|
2342896
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Green
|
Ivan
|
|
|
|
|
Green
|
Anthony, Lovering
|
Dvr
|
7626019
|
|
REME
|
Grice
|
T
|
Pte
|
5335975
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Griffin
|
G.W.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Griffin
|
|
Gnr
|
861996
|
|
RA 52 Fd
|
Griffiths
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
T.H.
|
Pte
|
14824670
|
|
Devonshire
|
|
Grose
|
Nicholas, Harold, Pollard
|
Capt
|
302347
|
|
RAC
|
Grover
|
Desmond, Alec
|
LCpl (Major)
|
|
|
RASC 85 Stn Coy
|
Groves
|
Alfred, 'Boggy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Groves
|
|
|
16487081
|
|
KOSB
|
Gruan
|
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Grundy
|
|
Gnr
|
862738
|
|
RA53 Fd
|
Grundy
|
|
Pte
|
7903504
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Habbershaw
|
|
Bdr
|
806312
|
|
RA 10 Fd
|
Hack
|
William, Edward
|
Pte
|
|
RA Attestations 1940
|
|
Hackney
|
Charles
|
|
|
|
Kings Royal Hussars
|
Haggarty
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Haggerty
|
|
Gnr
|
937331
|
|
RA 53 Fd
|
Hailton
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
Haines
|
P
|
LCpl
|
7888261
|
|
49 RTR
|
Frederick, Henry, Miller
|
Sgt
|
4537642
|
|
RAC
|
|
Hales
|
L.F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Hall
|
E.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hall
|
Ron, H.
|
LSgt
|
880320
|
|
RA 1st Surrey
|
Hall
|
|
Dvr
|
777635
|
|
RA 56 A/Tank
|
Halliday
|
Adrian, Jardine, 'John'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Westminster (CA119)
|
Halton
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Hambridge
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
5111455
|
|
RWarwickshire
|
Hamilton
|
H.G.W.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RE 105 Fd Park
|
Hamilton
|
Thomas, 'Paddy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Hamilton
|
T.C.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL5)
|
Hammerton
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hammond
|
W
|
Pte
|
91783
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Hampshire
|
|
Sgt
|
3441941
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Hampson
|
D
|
LCpl
|
3522336
|
|
DLI 2bn
|
Handley
|
Leslie, Alfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hannam
|
J. David
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Hannaway
|
J
|
Pte
|
7013564
|
|
1st Coy Amm Coy
|
Hanton
|
B
|
LCpl
|
4343973
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Hardacre
|
Raymond
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
Hardie
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
G.S. 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
5348597
|
|
|
Harding
|
Roy, Suzuki, 'Zook'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
T.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
William, Stephen
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hardy
|
Robert
|
Sgt
|
2323724
|
|
R Sigs1 Corp Sig; from Isle of Wight (CA83)
|
Hardy
|
|
Pte
|
7909245
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Hargreaves
|
Albert, Ernest
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Hargreaves
|
Bert, 'Buck'
|
|
|
|
|
Harrington
|
|
LBdr
|
|
RA 53 Fd
|
|
Harris
|
George, V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA69)
|
Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA91)
|
|
Harris
|
Thomas, Leslie
|
Pte
|
14298468
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Harris
|
|
Fus
|
3447949
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Harrison
|
E
|
Pte
|
7895604
|
|
45 RTR
|
Harrison
|
G.W.
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
RA 182 Hvy Bty
|
Harrison
|
T
|
Bdr
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Hart
|
A
|
Sgt
|
3050315
|
|
Royal Scots 1bn
|
Hart
|
E
|
Pte
|
5885476
|
|
Northamptonshire Regt
|
Hart
|
|
Sig
|
2333693
|
|
R Signals 1 / Gttb
|
Hart
|
|
Pte
|
3389758
|
|
East Lancs 1/4
|
Hart-Davis
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Hartle
|
|
Spr
|
2069545
|
|
RE 203 Fd Pk Coy
|
Sam
|
RQMS
|
4393614
|
MiD
|
Green Howards; 3rd Jungle Bk isue 9.
|
|
Harvey
|
A.M.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
REME
|
Harwood
|
R.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Haseldin
|
J
|
Pte
|
4540014
|
|
Gn Howards 50bn
|
Haslam
|
Gerry
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Haslam
|
Stanley
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Haslett
|
G
|
Sgn
|
|
|
|
Henry, Godfrey
|
2/Lt
|
124566
|
|
East Yorks Regt; (CA66); & 1 Special Service Regt (1942)
|
|
Haslett
|
G.A
|
Sig
|
2336965
|
|
R Signals 1 / Gttb
|
Hassal
|
J.V.
|
LCpl
|
14317920
|
|
|
Hassall
|
Busty
|
|
|
|
|
Hassall
|
John Osbourne
|
|
|
|
|
Hassall
|
Kenneth, Victor
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hatch
|
Dennis, Charles
|
Fus
|
14827823
|
|
RWF
|
Hatch
|
Lionel, D. 'Leo'
|
|
14809369
|
|
Oxs & Bucks
|
Haver
|
L
|
Cpl
|
45508
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Hay
|
George, 'Jock'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hayes
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Haynes
|
William, George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hayward
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hayward
|
S C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Haywood
|
Stan
|
|
|
|
|
Heath
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
RASC 85 StnCoy
|
Hedges
|
Harry, C.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Hedges
|
R.J.
|
|
|
|
|
Heery
|
Charles, Joseph
|
Pte / Cpl
|
3772508
|
|
Kings Regt; and 12 Cdo (LL6); (PG)
|
Hemmel
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Henderson
|
Alan
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
T
|
Pte
|
2159615
|
|
East Lancs Regt; wounded 15/3/44 WO417/73
|
|
Henry
|
E
|
Pte
|
142901
|
|
RASC 86 Sect 4Coy
|
Henry
|
Gordon
|
|
|
|
|
Henry
|
Patrick John
|
Lt
|
240328
|
|
|
Heptinstall
|
John, J.
|
Maj (later Brigadier)
|
145160
|
MiD
|
Green Howards and RASC; LG37730
|
Herbert
|
|
Sgt
|
552238
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Heron
|
Doug
|
|
|
|
|
John, Golding, 'Chips'
|
Maj
|
66815
|
MC
|
Dorset Regt 2bn
|
|
Herratt
|
J
|
2 Lt
|
|
|
RTR 51 Trg
|
Herriot
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
RE No2 Mt Depot
|
|
Hesslewood
|
H
|
Pte
|
4611124
|
|
DWR Itc
|
Hewatt
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Hewitt
|
B
|
Cpl
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Hewitt
|
Charles
|
LSgt
|
4693986
|
|
KOYLI Itc
|
Hewitt
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Hibbert
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6 - LKA Gorton)
|
Hicks
|
Leo
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ronald, Ernest
|
Spr
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy; (CA87)
|
||
Higginbotham
|
James
|
|
3653545
|
|
PoW Volunteers, S. Lancs
|
Higginson
|
Ernest
|
Sgt
|
3385205
|
|
E.Lancs 1/4; died with 1st Bn Northants Regt. 23/12/1944 India; (PG); CWGC
|
Higham
|
John, Waite
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Highton
|
Peter
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA117)
|
|
Hill
|
Arthur, Charles
|
LCpl
|
14604371
|
|
GSC and Surrey Regt, Police; (SR)
|
Hill
|
Geoff
|
Rfn
|
14423647
|
|
KRRC
|
William, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL6)(PG)
|
|
Hinds
|
E.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hinds
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL6 - LKA Southampton)
|
Hine
|
John, Henry
|
Bdr
|
924885
|
|
RA Attestation 1939
|
Hines
|
James, Alfred, Charles, 'John'
|
Dvr
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
Hitchins
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hoare
|
|
Sgt
|
2320448
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Hobbs
|
Dennis
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hockey
|
William, E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Hodgekiss
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 Coy Air Form Sigs
|
Hodges
|
James, Reginald
|
Pte
|
5190088
|
|
Gloucestershire
|
Hodgkinson
|
John, Owen
|
LBdr
|
843285
|
|
RA/5Cdo/1SAS/kia SRS
|
Hodgson
|
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Hofford
|
Ted
|
|
|
|
RAMC (Madagascar)
|
Holdaway
|
S.W.
|
S/Sgt
|
7622780
|
|
REME; (DC)
|
Holland
|
E
|
|
|
|
|
Holland
|
|
Fus
|
3451296
|
|
Lancs Fus 1/5
|
Hollingworth
|
L
|
Pte
|
14604372
|
|
KORR; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/89
|
Hollinshead
|
F
|
Cpl
|
4535364
|
|
KOYLI Itc
|
Holt
|
Arthur, Eric
|
Maj (later Brigadier)
|
85678
|
|
Mancs 2 Bn
|
Holton
|
|
Gnr
|
945229
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
Hooley
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hooper
|
Ralph
|
Cpl
|
7895607
|
|
45 RTR
|
Hooper
|
|
Tpr
|
7902209
|
|
RAC 56 A/Tank
|
Hoover
|
L
|
Bdr
|
88345
|
|
RA 99 Fd
|
Hope
|
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Hopper
|
P
|
Cpl
|
64602
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pk
|
Horgan
|
T.J.
|
Cpl
|
14311515
|
|
|
Hornsby
|
J
|
Tpr
|
319460
|
|
49 RTR
|
Horrocks
|
|
LBdr
|
891594
|
|
RA 53 Fd
|
Housden
|
Norman, G.H.
|
Capt
|
90849
|
|
Essex
|
Howard
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Roland, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
4852382
|
|
S Staffs 2/6 Bn; St Nazaire POW
|
|
Howe
|
Bernard
|
|
|
|
|
Howe
|
Cyril, C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Howe
|
Cyril, F.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Howe
|
H
|
LCpl
|
4452853
|
|
DLI 2 Bn
|
Hoyle
|
Frederick, William
|
Capt
|
145157
|
|
Lancs Fus
|
Hoyle
|
Joe
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas,James
|
Rfn
|
7021640
|
MiD
|
RUR; Burma Star Assn
|
|
Huckle
|
P.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Huddlestone
|
G.L.H.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RA 320 Hvy Bty
|
Hudson
|
H
|
Lt
|
|
|
Buffs
|
Hudson
|
J.P.
|
Cpl
|
7896661
|
|
51 RTR
|
Hudson
|
L
|
Sgt
|
2659877
|
|
|
Hudson
|
|
Gnr
|
936971
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
J
|
Pte
|
3648115
|
|
Manchester Regt; from Preston (LL6)
|
|
Robert
|
Dvr
|
|
|
from Anglesey (CA54)
|
|
Hughes
|
|
Cpl
|
404903
|
|
Rac 51 Trg Regt
|
Hull
|
G.H.
|
|
|
|
|
Hulmes
|
George
|
Pte
|
3391837
|
|
East Lancs Regt
|
Humphries
|
Ken, V, 'Jungle'
|
Rfn
|
14582508
|
|
KRRC
|
Hunt
|
A. Michael, F.
|
(Major)
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
M.S.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Hunter
|
S
|
Pte
|
3052813
|
|
Royal Scots 1 Bn
|
Hurd
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hurley
|
Philip
|
Pte
|
14503448
|
|
Kings Regt
|
Hutch
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hutchings
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
552915
|
|
RAC 56 ATR; 11th Hussars
|
Hutchinson
|
H
|
LCpl
|
808371
|
|
1st Surv 1 Corp
|
Hutchinson
|
Peter, Hereward
|
Lt
|
335752
|
|
Black Watch
|
Hutchison
|
William,George
|
Fus
|
14432302
|
|
2 Troop; Burma Star Assn
|
Hutchons
|
|
Dvr
|
116432
|
|
RASC 42 Div Supply Col
|
Hutton
|
W
|
LCpl
|
4266166
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Hutton
|
|
Pte
|
4389983
|
|
Gn Howards Itc
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ibbeson
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
LL6
|
George, Edward
|
Sgt
|
2321335
|
|
R Sigs kia St Nazaire
|
|
Ides
|
Bill
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ingle
|
|
LCpl
|
2042037
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Ivermee
|
Ronald, Henry, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
PG; LL6
|
Jackson
|
G
|
Pte
|
4537755
|
|
45 RTR
|
Jackson
|
H
|
Pte
|
5770707
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Jackson
|
Robert, Francis
|
Sgt
|
14213771
|
|
QOCH; Burma Star Assn
|
Jackson
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Jackson
|
|
Pte
|
3383695
|
|
East Lancs 1/4
|
Jagger
|
John
|
Cpl
|
7022223
|
|
Lon Irish Rifles; from Stevenage (CA77)
|
James
|
Alfred, G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA117)
|
James
|
Harry, John
|
Sig
|
2575710
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
James
|
Robert, Frederick
|
A/Sgt
|
5725676
|
MM
|
Award with 2nd Bn Dorsets 1940 (LG34975)
|
James
|
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
James
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Jameson
|
Allen
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Jameson
|
Jimmy
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jameson
|
S.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Jamieson
|
A
|
Sgt
|
|
|
ITP
|
Joseph, A.
|
Cpl
|
14604375
|
|
GSC; Police Intake
|
|
Edward
|
Tpr
|
7903385
|
|
RAC
|
|
Jenkins
|
A.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Jenkins
|
G.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Jenner
|
R.V.
|
2Lt
|
|
|
RA 52 A/Tank Trg
|
Jepson
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg
|
Jesse
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Joesbury
|
A
|
Pte
|
5116582
|
|
|
Philip
|
Sgt
|
5435744
|
MiD
|
DCLI; Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Johnson
|
Bertie, Lawrence
|
LSgt
|
3531584
|
|
Manchester
|
Douglas, Edward
|
CSM
|
3594878
|
|
died 3/4/45 (CWGC)
|
|
Johnson
|
Ernest, Havercroft
|
LBdr
|
2088946
|
|
RA; Burma Star Assn.
|
Johnson
|
J.C. 'Johnny'
|
Pte
|
6296439
|
|
The Buffs; Burma wounded 15/3/44 CasLists WO417/74
|
Johnson
|
L.T.
|
Sig
|
|
|
|
Johnson
|
R.M.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Johnson
|
S
|
Pte
|
2932856
|
|
Camerons 1 Bn
|
Johnston
|
Tom
|
Lt
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Johnson
|
W.J.
|
Gnr
|
889665
|
|
RA 10 Fd
|
Johnson
|
|
Tpr
|
7887168
|
|
2 MMG Bde
|
Johnson
|
|
Tpr
|
7903367
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Johnson
|
|
Sig
|
2335927
|
|
R Sigs1 / Gttb
|
Johnson
|
|
LCpl
|
2318403
|
|
R Sigs 1 Ot Bn
|
Anthony, Windsor
|
LSgt
|
14317912
Police
|
|
(CA28)
|
|
Jones
|
C
|
LCpl
|
88368
|
|
RASC 2 Div Supply Col
|
Jones
|
David
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Doug
|
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
E
|
Pte
|
4189314
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Jones
|
F
|
Cpl
|
54442
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Jones
|
Haydn, William, David
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
J.M.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
R
|
Cpl
|
3052176
|
|
Royal Scots1 Bn
|
Jones
|
Sydney
|
LCpl
|
5253009
|
MID
|
Worcester
|
Jones
|
Walter
|
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
William
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
|
Dvr
|
2328294
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Jones
|
|
Sig
|
2332691
|
|
R Sigs 1 / O.T.B
|
Jones
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Worc Regt 7bn
|
Jonge De
|
Roger
|
|
|
|
|
Jordan
|
John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Keane
|
James, P.
|
|
|
|
|
Keddie
|
|
LCpl
|
2326739
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Keeling
|
|
Dvr
|
2322010
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Kegel
|
Arne
|
|
|
|
|
Keller
|
N.C. 'Busty'
|
Cpl/
Act Sgt
|
3253448
|
|
Cameronians; wounded 31/1/45 WO417/88
|
Kelly
|
George, William
|
Sgt
|
7611760
|
|
REME
|
Kelly
|
H.C.
|
Cpl
|
7890483
|
|
51 RTR
|
Kelly
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
Len
|
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
W
|
Tpr
|
4391568
|
|
49 RTR
|
Kelly
|
|
|
14751966
|
|
Queens Regt
|
Kelly
|
|
Gnr
|
914518
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
Kempton
|
C
|
Pte
|
5108082
|
|
Dorset Regt 2bn
|
Kennedy
|
W.E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Kennedy
|
|
LCpl
|
2331124
|
|
R Sigs 1 / O.T.B
|
Kent
|
P
|
LCpl
|
56400
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Keogh
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Kerr
|
Dennis., Sydney, 'Bill'
|
Capt
|
145403
|
MC
|
|
Kerr
|
Joseph, Robert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Kershaw
|
B J
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Kerwin
|
V
|
LCpl
|
4447843
|
|
DLI 2 Bn
|
Kestle
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3526020
|
|
Cheshire 4 Bn
|
Kettle
|
Herbert, Ernest
|
|
T/6028482
|
|
RASC
|
Kettle
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
43 RTR
|
Kidd
|
L.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Kimber
|
Derek, George
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Surrey (CA21)
|
Kinally
|
Peter, Robert
|
|
|
|
|
King
|
A.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
King
|
David, Edward
|
Capt
|
292708
|
|
Worcester
|
King
|
Donald, James
|
Sgt
|
6017166
|
|
|
King
|
E. Jack,' Taffy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
King
|
Jack
|
|
|
|
|
King
|
Ron, 'Lanto'
|
|
|
|
|
King
|
R.
|
LCpl
|
7349982
|
MiD
|
RAMC; LG 37015.
|
King
|
Ronald, George
|
Cpl
|
|
MID
|
? duplicate to above
|
King
|
Thomas
|
|
|
|
|
King
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
King
|
|
Tpr
|
2584226
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Kirk
|
Scouse
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kirk
|
|
Tpr
|
7908774
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Sidney, William
|
LCpl
|
14987091
|
|
KOSB
|
|
Knell
|
L
|
|
|
|
|
Knight
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Knight
|
L
|
LCpl
|
794939
|
|
DLI 2 Bn
|
Knight
|
R
|
Pte
|
5338045
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Knight
|
William
|
Capt
|
|
|
RA (att'd as No.1 FO)
|
Knights
|
D
|
Pte
|
4342148
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
William, H.
|
Sgt
|
4911491
|
|
S. Staffs Regt; wounded and POW Nov 1942.
|
|
Lacey
|
S
|
Cpl
|
7884904
|
|
2 Mg Bde
|
Lacey
|
William, Ernest
|
TSM
|
4541970
|
MID
|
Camerons 1 Bn
|
Lain
|
Gordon, Percy
|
Pte
|
14804287
|
|
SWB; 6 Troop; (CA117)
|
Laird
|
Robert, S.M.
|
Capt
|
|
OBE
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Lambell, or Lamble
|
Alfred, 'Paddy'
|
LSSgt
|
|
|
(Lambell CA24 & 84); (Lamble in PG)
|
Lancaster
|
Cyril, Edward
|
Sgt
|
4194729
|
|
RA; Burma Star Assn.
|
Lancaster
|
Lesley, 'Lank'
|
RSM
|
817756
|
MBE
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Lang
|
J.M.
|
2Lt
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Langdell
|
Ronald
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Langford
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
RE No2 Mt Depot
|
|
Larkin
|
George, L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lavery
|
William
|
Fus
|
14418900
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Law
|
J
|
Pte
|
2930022
|
|
Camerons 1 Bn
|
Lawson
|
Graham
|
Sgt
|
3323547
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; Burma Star Assn; wounded 31/1/45; WO417/88
|
Le Brocq
|
A.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
49 RTR
|
Leach
|
J
|
Pte
|
2323139
|
|
R Sigs 1 Corp
|
Arthur, John
|
Capt
|
63550
|
OBE
|
R Sigs 152 Octu
|
|
Ledingham
|
Edward, 'Artist'
|
|
|
|
|
Lee
|
Arthur
|
Lt
|
268306
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Lee-Warner
|
John, Peter
|
Lt
|
229253
|
|
Recce Corps
|
Leech
|
'Spider'.
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Leffler
|
J
|
Tpr
|
7900575
|
|
51 RTR
|
Legg
|
|
Tpr
|
5725653
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Lewis
|
F.D.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
Reginald, ' Tiny'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Frederick, John
|
Rfn
|
14413458
|
|
wounded 23/3/44
|
|
Lindsay
|
|
LCpl
|
7907559
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Lindsey
|
E
|
Cpl
|
3251872
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
Ling
|
John, Alfred
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Lingstaff
|
Benny
|
|
|
|
|
Linsey
|
Cyril, William, Frederick
|
Rfn
|
14411451
|
|
Rifle Brigade
|
Linton
|
Frederick
|
LCpl
|
4454561
|
|
|
Little
|
Sammy
|
|
|
|
|
Lockton
|
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Logan
|
Frank
|
LCpl
|
6985535
|
|
R Innisk Fus
|
Logan
|
S
|
Spr
|
|
RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
|
Longson
|
Joe
|
|
|
|
|
Longstaffe
|
B
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lover
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lowe
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Lowe
|
J.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ludlow
|
Tommy, 'Paddy'
|
Cpl
|
8892752
|
|
RA 99 Fd Regt; from New Malden (CA120)
|
Lund
|
H
|
Pte
|
4540037
|
|
Gn Howards 50Bn
|
Lunn
|
T.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lunn
|
A.E.
|
LCpl
|
5119337
|
|
|
Lycett
|
Robert, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
5047277
|
|
North Staffs
|
Lynn
|
Sidney, Frank
|
Pte
|
6406968
|
|
Royal Sussex
|
Macarthur
|
Norman
|
Lt
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Maccallum
|
L.E.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Maccuish
|
Angus
|
Pte
|
2930294
|
|
|
Maccuish
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Macey
|
C
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Macgilchrist
|
T.B.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Sydney, James, Watt
|
Pte
|
14317303 Police
|
|
Black Watch
|
|
George
|
LSgt
|
|
|
R.Scots Fus; from Ayrshire (CA106)
|
|
Mackenzie
|
|
Tpr
|
7903385
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Mackie
|
James, R.B.
|
RSM
|
4542855
|
|
|
Mackie
|
T
|
|
|
|
|
Mackinnon
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Macklan
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Maclean
|
F.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Macnamara
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
William
|
Sgt
|
2889124
|
MiD
|
Gordon Hldrs; Burma CasList WO417/88
|
|
Macwilson
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Madden
|
J
|
Fus
|
4189210
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
Madlycott
|
|
L/S
|
2320506
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Madsen
|
A.G.
|
Pte
|
6298742
|
|
residing Denmark 1954 (CA18)
|
Maginn
|
|
Sig
|
2579187
|
|
R Sigs 42 Div
|
Mainwaring
|
Frederick, Percival
|
Spr
|
|
|
|
Malan
|
D H
|
Tpr
|
7902189
|
|
49 RTR
|
Malcolm
|
Alexander, Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Malen
|
David
|
|
|
|
|
Manford
|
F.S. 'Bill'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Mann
|
Arthur, Basil, 'Tony'
|
SQMS
|
4541981
|
|
RASC
|
Manning
|
Fred
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Manning
|
|
CQMS
|
2316456
|
|
Gen Trades Bn
|
March
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Marchand
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Margrie
|
T.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Marlwood
|
H
|
Cpl
|
7883122
|
|
RAC 56 A/Tank
|
Marnoch
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
2880223
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Marsden
|
H
|
Sgt
|
4342168
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Marshall
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Ra 183 Hvy Bty
|
Marshall
|
Connock
|
Dvr
|
328354
|
|
2 Tp; Burma Star Assn
|
Marshall
|
William, 'Slopper'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Martin
|
G
|
LCpl
|
4128262
|
|
Cheshire 4 Bn
|
Martin
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
|
Martin
|
J.M.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Martin
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Martin
|
|
Pte
|
108417
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Park
|
Marwood
|
Harry
|
TSM
|
975831
|
|
|
Mason
|
Dennis, Cook
|
LBdr
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
|
Matheson
|
|
Tpr
|
2820015
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Matthews
|
Richmond
|
|
|
|
|
Mavey
|
C
|
Pte
|
5724377
|
|
Dorset 2bn
|
Maxwell
|
F.A.
|
Dvr
|
793713
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
May
|
A.C.W.
|
Maj
|
|
MC
|
HLI
|
Maylen
|
F.A.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Mays
|
J.W.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
John
|
Sgt
|
843476
|
|
Ra 1st Survey
|
|
McBrown
|
Andrew
|
Spr
|
2074828
|
|
Re 208 Fd Coy
|
McCall
|
D
|
CQMS
|
787082
|
|
45 RTR
|
McCall
|
J
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
McCarthy
|
A.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Weybridge (LL8)
|
McCarthy
|
B
|
Bdr
|
2053*9*
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
McCarthy
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McCartiny
|
J
|
Pte
|
4537126
|
|
W Yorks 50 Bn
|
McConnell
|
Thomas, Scott
|
|
|
|
|
McConnell
|
|
Pte
|
3598586
|
|
Borders 1bn
|
McCurrach
|
Rab
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McCurrough
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McCutcheon
|
G
|
Tpr
|
7894432
|
|
49 RTR
|
McDarby
|
B
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Robert, Stewart
'Big Ramsey'
|
LSgt
|
14317300.
Police ? |
|
RA Tracer Card.
|
|
McGann
|
J
|
Sgt
|
2827085
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
McGilchrist
|
Thomas, B. 'Tam'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA117)
|
McGladdery
|
|
Sig
|
3529338
|
|
R Sigs 42 Div
|
McGregor
|
Duncan
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McIvor
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McKay
|
H
|
Cpl
|
2925378
|
|
Camerons 1 Bn
|
McKaye
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McKenzie
|
Andy
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McKenzie
|
|
Sgt
|
3134637
|
|
RSF
|
McKeon
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McKernan
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
H. 'Beagle'
|
LSgt
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy (Op Chariot)(PoW)
|
||
McLaughlin
|
Peter, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
McLaverty
|
|
Pipe Major
|
|
|
|
McLean
|
Fred, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McLoughlan
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
McLoughlin
|
|
Pte
|
2326930
|
|
R Sigs 1st Corp
|
McMeckan
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McMillan
|
R
|
Gnr
|
6977630
|
|
|
McMillen
|
'Slopper'
|
|
|
|
|
McMullan
|
G
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
McMurray
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McNally
|
John, Matthew
|
Fus
|
|
|
b. 21 Jan 1918.
|
McNamara
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McNamee
|
N
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McNamova
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McNiff
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
4537492
|
|
Green Howards 50 Bn
|
McPartland
|
John
|
Sgt
|
7893063
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
McPherson
|
John, J.
|
|
|
|
|
MacIntyre, Wilson
|
A/WO2
|
14317306
Police
|
|
lka Cambuslang, Glasgow (LL8)
|
|
Medlycott
|
A.S.
|
|
|
|
|
Meecham
|
|
Tpr
|
7893278
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Meek
|
William
|
Cfn
|
5347456
|
|
REME
|
Menday
|
Ronald, P.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Menzies
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Meredith
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Worc 7bn
|
Messant
|
J C
|
Lt
|
|
|
45 RTR
|
Meynall
|
Frederick, Henry, George
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Middleton
|
|
Gnr
|
851162
|
|
RA 10 Fd Regt
|
Mikklesen
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
6298619
|
|
|
Miles
|
Charles, George
|
Rfn
|
69020789
|
|
Rifle Brigade
|
Millar
|
J.S.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
D
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
Jock
|
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
Paddy
|
|
|
|
Enniskillins
|
Miller
|
Samuel, 'Poker'
|
|
|
|
|
Millington
|
Samuel
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mills
|
F
|
Pte
|
62424
|
|
Dorset 2bn
|
Milne
|
A.M.
|
2Lt
|
|
|
RA 56 A/Tank
|
Milne
|
Ian, C.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Milroy
|
|
LSgt
|
232234
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Mitchell
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Mitchell
|
John, Charles
|
LCpl
|
6348465
|
|
Rifle Bde; Burma Star Assn; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Mitchell
|
Thomas, 'Tom'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Medical Section (CA84); emig. NZ (CA26)
|
Mockford
|
R
|
LCpl
|
4122271
|
|
Cheshire 4 Bn
|
Mochan
|
J
|
Pte
|
14717376
|
|
Pioneer Corps; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Montague
|
P.F.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Montague
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Moon
|
Arthur, T.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Wilts Regt
|
Aubrey, William, Harris, Bryant, 'Dint'
|
Sgt
|
2326855
|
|
4 Troop; (PG)
|
|
Moore
|
William, E., 'Billy'
|
Rfn
|
14428142
|
|
KRRC
|
Mordaunt
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
B. 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA96)
|
|
Morgan
|
|
Sgt
|
876637
|
|
RA 51 ATR Trg
|
Morgan
|
|
Pte
|
2342861
|
|
R Signals Gen Trades Bn
|
Morley
|
T
|
LSgt
|
14214783
|
|
1 Seaforths
|
Morredon
|
|
Gnr
|
828999
|
|
RA 10 Fd Regt
|
Morrell
|
Benjamin
|
Sgt
|
2328123
|
|
R Sigs1 Corp
|
Bernard, 'Ben'
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 1/5 Cdo (CA116)
|
|
Charles, H.
|
Tpr
|
14317747
Police
|
|
RAC; wounded 15/3/44
|
|
Morris
|
George
|
Cpl
|
648226
|
|
R.Fus; Burma Star Assn; (LL8)
|
Morton
|
George, F.R.
|
|
|
|
|
Mount
|
H.W.
|
Capt
|
|
|
KSLI
|
Muir
|
J
|
Pte
|
14607921
|
|
Royal Scots; CasList 31/1/45 WO417/88
|
Mundin
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Munslow
|
E.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Murning
|
R.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Murphy
|
Bill
|
LSgt
|
3652868
|
|
|
Musson
|
Charles, Frederick
|
Tpr
|
7889236
|
|
5 RTR
|
Mustill
|
G.F.
|
Tpr
|
7884216
|
|
RTR
|
Mutch
|
'Jimmy'
|
|
|
|
|
Myers
|
Francis
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Myerscough
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Mylne
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Myres
|
Francis
|
Sgt
|
4612013
|
|
DWR ITC
|
Narramore
|
|
Sig
|
2336271
|
|
R Signs 1/ O.T.B
|
Navin
|
Patrick, 'Pat', 'Paddy'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo; later Mayor of Rossendale (CA85)(CA93)
|
Naylor
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1/5 Cdo (CA112)
|
Naylor
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Neigh
|
G
|
LCpl
|
3525337
|
|
Mancs 2 Bn
|
Nelson
|
William, Andrew
|
Bdr
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
|
Nevatt
|
Charles, John
|
Sgt
|
961466
|
|
|
Neve
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Newbury
|
C.N.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Newman
|
R.A.
|
Pte
|
6206410
|
|
Middx; CasList Burma 22Mar44 WO417/74
|
Newsome
|
J
|
Cpl
|
4689922
|
|
RE No2 Mt Depot
|
Newton
|
Reg, 'Tara'
|
Rsm
|
|
RA 51 A/Tank
|
|
Roy, J.
|
Pte
|
14426808
|
|
Black Watch, wounded 23/3/44.
|
|
Nisbett
|
Robert N
|
CSM
|
2055063
|
|
|
Ralph, William, Ray
|
Capt
|
265916
|
MC
|
DLI; award as Lieut.
|
|
Nock
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Northwood
|
C.E.
|
Pte
|
4921814
|
|
South Staffs 2/6bn
|
O'Brien
|
Martin
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
O'Connor
|
J
|
Pte
|
4342443
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
O'Connor
|
|
Dvr
|
884375
|
|
RA10 Fd Regt
|
Odell
|
Noel, Ewart
|
Lt
|
|
|
RE
|
O'Riley
|
N G
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Ogolvie
|
|
Tpr
|
7903568
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Oliver
|
Matthew, Dudgeon
|
Lieut (A/Capt)
|
321564
|
|
RFus; E. Yorks Regt; & 1 Cdo; CA 118, LG.
|
Oliver
|
Geoffrey
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ormesher
|
George
|
Cpl
|
3384980
|
|
East Lancs
|
Osborn
|
John, 'Jack', Hesketh
|
Gnr
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
|
Osbourne
|
Ossie
|
|
|
|
|
Owens
|
|
Pte
|
88198
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Park
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pace
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Newcastle (CA88)
|
Page
|
Gerald
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Palmer
|
Anthony, William
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Palmer
|
E.M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAC56 A/Tank
|
Palmer
|
'Pedlar'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Frederick
|
Cpl
|
14317316
Police
|
|
RAC 17/21st Lancers
|
|
Pammenter
|
Kenneth, Malcolm
|
Maj
|
129310
|
|
15/19th Hussars
|
Pankhurst
|
|
Sgt
|
859665
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Pardy
|
|
Tpr
|
231259
|
|
R Signals Gen Trades Bn
|
James, Frankland
|
Pte
|
3603237
|
|
Border Regt; died UK
|
|
Parkinson
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Parkinson
|
H
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Parrington
|
C. Edmund
|
|
|
|
|
Parsey
|
|
Tpr
|
5725643
|
|
R Signals Gen Trades Bn
|
Passy
|
Francis, Claude
|
Lieut
|
94722
|
|
RA; 4 Troop; LG34642; LG35056
|
Patrick
|
|
Tpr
|
7906502
|
|
49 RTR
|
Patten
|
Donald, A. Richard
|
Capt
|
264622
|
|
RInniskillen Fus
|
Patten
|
Tony
|
|
|
|
|
Patterson
|
Joe
|
Capt/MO
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Pattison
|
R
|
Pte
|
45689
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Paul
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Payne
|
H
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Lesley, Alfred, Brandon
|
Pte
|
5575982
|
|
Gloucestershire
|
|
Peacock
|
A
|
LCpl
|
4269051
|
|
|
Cyril, Stanley
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA83)
|
|
Pedder
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Pederson
|
Frede
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
John, Alan, Laing
|
Capt
|
74660
|
MC
|
Dorset 2bn
|
|
Penketh
|
|
Cpl
|
46751
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Penman
|
Arthur
|
|
|
|
|
Perkin
|
George
|
Dvr
|
3853856
|
|
RASC
|
Perkins
|
Fred, 'Chico'.
|
|
|
|
|
Perkins
|
|
Sig
|
5883247
|
|
R Signals 1 Holding Bn
|
Perkins
|
|
Pte
|
149855*9
|
|
Hamps
|
Perry
|
C.
|
|
|
|
|
Perry
|
James, William
|
Pte
|
|
Worc
|
|
David, Robert
|
Lieut |
124427
|
MC
|
RTR; to No.2 Cdo (award with 2 Cdo)
|
|
Petersen
|
Christian
|
|
|
|
|
Phelps
|
|
Pte
|
91549
|
|
1 Corp Amm Pack
|
Phillips
|
Edward, George
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Phillips
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
|
RE No2 Mt Depot
|
|
Phillips
|
K.
|
Spr
|
2043244
|
|
RE; 1942 - 6 Cdo
|
William, James, Augustus
|
Pte
|
14639543
|
|
Royal Sussex
|
|
Pickens
|
J.
|
Lcpl
|
4128151
|
|
Cheshire 4 Bn
|
Pickering
|
George, F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pickin
|
B.
|
|
|
|
|
Picton
|
Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Northants (CA78)
|
Pill
|
Richard, Edmund
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Runcorn (CA76)
|
Pimblett
|
Alfred, Edmund
|
LCpl
|
|
RA Attestation 1938; from Kent (CA115); Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Pimlett
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Plant
|
T.A.
|
Tpr
|
|
51 RTR
|
|
Plumridge
|
E.J. or 'Dennis'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
emigrated Zimbabwe (CA6)(CA88)(CA107)
|
Thomas, Charles
|
Fus
|
|
|
Police Intake
|
|
Pollard
|
Kenneth, Raymond
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Charles, Jordan, Bellingham
|
Lt Col
|
37725
|
OBE,MC MiD
|
Border
|
|
Pollock
|
John, Alan
|
Capt (Dr)
|
|
|
Black Watch; & 1/5 Cdo; from Erith (CA120)
|
Pollock
|
Thomas, J.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Potts
|
Marshall
|
|
|
|
|
Poulton
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Poutton
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Power
|
D. 'Paddy'
|
|
|
|
|
Power
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
107 Army Fd Coy
|
|
Power
|
|
Sig
|
2328734
|
|
R Signals 1st Holding Bn
|
Powers
|
S
|
Spr
|
|
RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
|
Powers
|
|
Dvr
|
131435
|
|
RASC 42 Div Supply Col
|
Powis
|
Eddie, T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA98)
|
Pragnall
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
14413485
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded 23/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
|
Prayle
|
W.
|
|
|
|
|
Preedy
|
E.C. 'Ginger'
|
Rfn
|
6920472
|
|
|
Prendergast
|
George
|
Pte
|
6294442
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Preston
|
Arthur, Noel, 'Bob'
|
Lt
|
2585824
323034
|
|
R.Corps Sigs & SWB; OCTU (LG 36669) (WO417/57); and 1 and 1/5 Cdo (CA112)
|
Price
|
Alf, G.
|
Sgt (PTI)
|
|
|
|
Price
|
Eric, C. 'Pompey'
|
Sgt
|
14317816
|
|
RAC; 15Mar44 CasList WO417/74 wounded
|
Price
|
Gwynfor
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Price
|
T.
|
Fus
|
4189759
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
Priestley
|
J.C.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Priestly
|
'Deadeye'
|
|
|
|
|
Prindall
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thomas,Henry,
'Tommy'
|
Spr
|
|
RE; and 6 Cdo (CA4. CA43)
|
||
Pringle
|
Tommy
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA; query source.
|
Albert, E.
|
Gnr
|
5252042
|
|
RA; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88; (CA102)
|
|
Proctor
|
W.
|
|
|
|
|
Prowney
|
E.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Pullen
|
B. David
|
Pte
|
6215835
|
|
Middlesex Regt;
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Pullin
|
Sidney, E.J.
|
Cpl
|
14317730
|
|
Gloucester
|
Purdon
|
David, Jarvie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pursgrove
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Purvis
|
F
|
Pte
|
4391242
|
|
wounded BEF May 1940 with Gn Howards 4Bn; CasLists
|
Pyburn
|
G.
|
Cpl
|
4534814
|
|
West Yorks Itc
|
Quarterman
|
D.
|
Pte
|
5275932
|
|
Dorset 2bn
|
Douglas, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
3658119
|
|
South Lancs (and 12&7 Cdos )
|
|
Rabjohn
|
|
LCpl
|
550779
|
|
2 MMG Bde
|
Rachell
|
G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ranson
|
|
L/S
|
7687372
|
|
Fd Service Police
|
Reader
|
E.W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Record
|
|
LBdr
|
824813
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
Redford
|
L.T.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Blackheath (LL9)
|
Redman
|
C.W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RA 182 Hvy Bty
|
Redman
|
'Paddy'
|
|
|
|
|
Redmond
|
Edward
|
|
|
|
Manchester
|
Reed
|
Alan
|
|
|
|
|
Reed
|
Frederick, William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Rees
|
Kenneth, Osborn, 'Ken'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Rees-Jones
|
Geoffrey, R.
|
Maj
|
|
MID
|
CMWTC & 4 Cdo Bde. (CA28)(CA120)
|
Stanley, Richardson
|
Fus
|
14604385
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
|
Reeve
|
|
Dvr
|
2332656
|
|
R Sigs 1/Gttb
|
Reeves
|
J.S. 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Bournemouth (CA119)
|
Reid
|
Bertie, Robertson
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Bournemouth (CA120)
|
Rennie
|
Bill'
|
|
|
|
|
Rex
|
|
Pte
|
T/76905
|
|
1 Corp Petrol Pk
|
Richards
|
|
LBdr
|
825900
|
|
RA 53 Fd Regt
|
Richardson
|
Edward, C.
|
Pte
|
64389
|
|
1st Corp Petrol Pack
|
Richardson
|
John, Henry
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RA183 Hvy Bty
|
Rickson
|
|
Sgt
|
7886225
|
|
Rac 56 A/Tank
|
Ridgeway
|
|
LCpl
|
3598712
|
|
Borders 1bn
|
Riley
|
Geoffrey, C.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Ring
|
M.N.E.
|
LCpl
|
7894457
|
|
49 RTR
|
Ringham
|
|
Dvr
|
855677
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Risbet
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Ritchie
|
|
Gnr
|
4614890
|
|
R Artillery
|
Ritchie
|
J
|
Pte
|
14588072
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; wounded 31/1/45 - WO417/88
|
Robbins
|
V.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA320 Hvy Bty
|
D
|
Pte
|
14423419
|
|
Dorsets; wounded 15/3/44 WO417/73
|
|
Roberts
|
Dave
|
|
|
|
|
Roberts
|
Douglas, L.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Roberts
|
I
|
Cpl
|
1641*41*
|
|
Dorset
|
Roberts
|
Jim
|
Pte
|
|
|
Sig. Tp (CA28)
|
Roberts
|
V.E.' Jim' 'Robbo'
|
|
|
|
|
Roberts
|
|
Pte
|
3386457
|
|
East Lancs 1/4
|
Roberts
|
|
Tpr
|
2041769
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Robertson
|
Pancho, Pedro
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis, R.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA106)
|
|
Robson
|
A.
|
Pte
|
4262874
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Charles, Edward
|
Pte
|
6216863
|
MBE
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Robson
|
G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Roger
|
George
|
LSgt
|
2880540
|
|
|
Roles
|
Michael, 'Paddy'
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Sidcup (CA97)
|
Roles
|
R.
|
Pte
|
4745240
|
|
|
Rolling
|
L.
|
Spr
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy
|
|
Rollings
|
Norman, Douglas
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Rolls
|
Nick
|
|
|
|
|
Roper
|
Frank, Alfred
|
Pte
|
14865741
|
|
Somerset LI; CA Cardiff Branch (CA107)
|
Roppion
|
W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rose
|
Harry
|
Tpr
|
7897490
|
|
RTU 1941 (LCpl in 51 RTR)
|
Rose
|
John, W.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RM; and 1./5 Cdo; lka Ontario (CA RMs)
|
Rose
|
Kenneth, W.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Rose
|
Robert, Bruce
|
Pte
|
4745240
|
|
Queens R Regt
|
Rosenhlatt
|
L.
|
Dvr
|
T/158561
|
|
RASC2 Div Supply Col
|
Ross-Smith
|
A.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RTR
|
Rothery
|
|
CSM
|
4338x52
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Rowe
|
D.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rowe
|
Ernest, Albert
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Duke of Wellington Regt
|
Rowney
|
Eric
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Rushby
|
|
LBdr
|
890143
|
|
RA 52 Fd Regt
|
Russell
|
G.W.
|
Cpl
|
4450486
|
|
DLI 2bn
|
Russell
|
G.W.
|
LCpl
|
5508060
|
|
Royal Hamps
|
Russell
|
J.N.
|
Lt
|
|
|
47 RTR
|
John, Henry
|
Gnr (later CQMS)
|
410164
|
|
RA; (CA115)
|
|
Russell
|
|
LCpl
|
3596895
|
|
Borders 1bn
|
Rutherford
|
|
LCpl
|
7896227
|
|
49 RTR
|
Rymer
|
F.W.
|
Sgt (Lt)
|
3318518
|
|
R Sigs 1 Corp Dorset Regt
|
Salisbury
|
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Salkeld
|
|
|
|
|
|
Saller
|
W.D.
|
Lt
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Salt
|
John, Stevenson
|
Capt
|
269420
|
|
R Berks
|
Sams
|
Arthur
|
|
|
|
|
Samuel
|
J.N.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Samway
|
C
|
Pte
|
5339560
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Sanderson
|
George
|
LSgt
|
T/143460
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Sanderson
|
W.
|
Sgt
|
|
RE 21 Fd Park Coy
|
|
Sanderson
|
Norman, W.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Suffolk
|
Sanford
|
D.
|
Pte
|
2565167
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Sanguinetti
|
W.S.S.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
|
Samuel, Jack
|
Pte
|
6103720
|
|
Queens Royal
|
|
Savage
|
George, E.
|
|
|
|
|
Savery
|
G.R.
|
LCpl
|
6477654
|
|
|
Saville
|
S.
|
LCpl
|
7894818
|
|
51 RTR
|
Savoury
|
Granville
|
|
|
|
|
Sawyer
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Saxon
|
S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
4546296
|
MiD
|
West Yorks Regt; CA47; LG 37425
|
|
Sayles
|
Colin
|
|
|
|
|
Scarfe
|
W.
|
Pte
|
4540031
|
|
Gn Howards 50 Bn
|
John, Ross
|
LCpl
|
3247849
|
|
Gordons
|
|
Andrew, Prentice
|
Lt |
315692
|
|
HLI; and 6 Cdo
|
|
Scott
|
Herbert, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Devizes, Wilts (CA99)
|
Scott
|
J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Scott
|
R.D.
|
Sgt
|
4452634
|
|
49 RTR
|
Scott
|
|
Cpl
|
2321530
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Scott
|
|
Pte
|
91563
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Park
|
Scrobbie
|
John, Ross
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Scrutton
|
Stanley, F. 'Ben'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Seal
|
L
|
Cpl
|
4685821
|
|
KOYLI ITC
|
Sealey
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Selway
|
Bert
|
|
|
|
|
Selwyn
|
J.J.
|
Lt
|
75243
|
|
13/18 Hussars
|
Sergeant
|
John, L.
|
Capt
|
|
|
DLI
|
Serrick
|
Daniel
|
|
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Shadbolt
|
Syd
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Shannon
|
|
Pte
|
3708740
|
|
Borders 1bn
|
Sharp
|
H
|
Bdr
|
821947
|
|
|
Sharpe
|
H.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Sharples
|
|
Dvr
|
3522420
|
|
R Sigs 1 Holding Bn
|
Shave
|
Robert, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
David, M. 'Squaredeal'
|
Lt Col
|
44209
|
DSO MC
|
|
|
Shaw
|
Frank, Denton
|
Lt
|
335820
|
|
R Sigs
|
Shaw
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Shearston
|
Edward, Allen
|
Cpl
|
4546785
|
|
West Yorks
|
Richard, Graham
|
Capt
|
160488
|
MC
|
R Warwickshire
|
|
Shelley
|
D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Sheperdson
|
J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Shepherd
|
John, R.
|
|
|
|
|
Shepperd
|
Dick
|
|
|
|
|
Shergold
|
George
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Shergolt
|
Tom
|
|
|
|
|
Shields
|
Richard, Hay, 'Doc'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Shields
|
V
|
Pte
|
4393244
|
|
Gn Howards 50 Bn
|
Shoreman
|
R. Gordon, 'Titch'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Short
|
Jack, Cameron
|
Lt
|
|
|
CVA gallery; killed serving 2Bn. Paras
|
Sigsworth
|
|
LCpl
|
7905177
|
|
2 MMG Bde
|
Silvester
|
William
|
|
|
|
|
Simmonds
|
Harry
|
Sgt (WO1)
|
|
|
|
Simmonds
|
Vernon, Frederick
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Simmons
|
Vince, F.
|
|
|
|
|
Simmons
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Worc Regt 7bn
|
Simmons
|
Vernon, Frederick
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Simonds
|
|
LBdr
|
806362
|
|
RA10 Fd Regt
|
Simpson
|
D.R.
|
Cpl
|
4453062
|
|
DLI
|
Simpson
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Simson
|
J.
|
|
|
|
|
Allbert, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
RE 102 Fd Coy
|
||
Skeets
|
R.F.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Skelly
|
Terry, N.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Skelton
|
J. 'Red'
|
Sgt
|
3443263
|
|
Lancs Fus; (CA21)
|
Thomas, Anthony, J. 'Tony'
|
Sgt / CSM
|
3314515
|
|
HLI; Cas. 31/1/45 WO41788
|
|
Skipper
|
John, Belgium Skip
|
Sgt
|
533439
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Slack
|
Fred
|
BSM
|
847575
|
|
RA 99 Fd
|
Slack
|
|
Gnr
|
|
RA 56 A/Tank
|
|
Slater
|
|
Pte
|
88773
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Pk
|
Smailes
|
J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA183 Hvy Bty
|
Smales
|
John
|
LSgt
|
|
|
Emig. Sth Africa (CA91)
|
Smalley
|
C.S.
|
Lt
|
133668
|
MC
|
RAMC; MC serving with 'B' Coy, 6th Field Amb.(WO373/30/32).
|
Christopher, John
|
Lt
|
92876
|
MID
|
Manchester Regt.
|
|
Smallwood
|
K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka St Paul's Cray (LL10)
|
Smith
|
E.J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
later Sgt (CA34)
|
Smith
|
F.
|
LBdr
|
895174
|
|
RA 99 Fd Regt
|
George, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RAMC (CA81)
|
|
Hubert, Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Harpenden
(CA108)
|
|
Smith
|
J.
|
Pte
|
4342251
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
James, Ebernezer
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA117)
|
|
John, Russell
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and SBS, COPP.
(CA118)
|
|
Leslie, James, Cecil
|
Rfn
|
|
|
(CA94)
|
|
Smith
|
Reginald
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald, James
|
Pte
|
2325823
|
|
Army Catering, R Sigs 1 /gttb
|
|
Smith
|
Smudger
|
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
W.
|
LCpl
|
4536546
|
|
DWR
|
Smith
|
|
Tpr
|
7909261
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Smith
|
|
Pte
|
117895
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Park
|
Smythe
|
|
Pte
|
7901604
|
|
RAC 56 Atr
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
14317314
|
|
A&SH; wounded 1944 CasList WO417/74
|
|
Snowball
|
Jim
|
Gnr
|
896449
|
|
from Newport (CA68)
|
Snowden
|
G.
|
LCpl
|
4339484
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Southgate
|
|
Tpr
|
558500
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Sparing
|
G.
|
Fus
|
5184998
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
Spencer
|
O.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Gn Howards Itc
|
Spencer-Crookenham
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Spiller
|
William, Duncan
|
Lt (Major)
|
320218
|
|
RA
|
Spraggs
|
George
|
Pte
|
7344411
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Charles, Frederick
|
LCpl
|
14733798
|
|
R. Berkshire Regt; Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Spun
|
J..
|
Pte
|
5334158
|
|
R Berkshire
|
St Hye
|
L V.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Staines
|
W.J.
|
Cpl
|
6294841
|
|
|
Stait
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
11429697
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Stalker
|
|
Pte
|
2323467
|
|
Borders 1bn
|
Stalker
|
J.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
Standley
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanes
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Stanford
|
|
Sig
|
2329554
|
|
R Signals 1st Holding Bn
|
Alfred, William
|
Rfn
|
14311519
|
|
Rifle Brigade
|
|
Stapleton
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Starkey
|
J.
|
LCpl
|
4344403
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Steadman
|
F.
|
Pte
|
6010003
|
|
|
Ernest, Harold
|
Pte
|
14416438
|
|
Middlesex
|
|
Stedman
|
George, Stanley
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Steele
|
W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stephens
|
Lawrence, Geoffrey, 'Larry'
|
Capt
|
289715
|
|
Royal Warwicks
|
Stevens
|
W.
|
Lcpl
|
4198871
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
Stevenson
|
S.
|
|
|
|
|
Stevenson
|
Victor
|
|
|
|
|
Steward
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
|
Stewart
|
T.
|
Tpr
|
7887487
|
|
49 RTR
|
Stewart
|
|
Cpl
|
554616
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Stewart
|
|
Tpr
|
7903026
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Stobbart
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Stobie
|
R.
|
Cpl
|
4976452
|
|
|
Stockton
|
William, Leonard
|
Capt
|
233070
|
|
RA
|
Stockwell
|
H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
George, Stanley
|
LCpl
|
5186568
|
|
RWF 1 Bn
|
|
Stone
|
D.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RA 320 Hvy Bty
|
R
|
Rfn
|
6921157
|
|
KRRC; wounded 31/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
|
Stotherd
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
Cheshire
|
Strick
|
Matthew, 'Tubby'
|
Pte
|
14533164
|
|
Gloucestershire
|
John, Dunkirk, 'Ken'
|
Sgt
|
14004359
|
|
East Surrey
|
|
C. Robin, M.
|
Lt Col
|
|
MBE
|
RA 10 Fd Regt
|
|
Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
DLI
|
|
Stuart
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Stuart
|
|
Pte
|
117910
|
|
1st Corp Ammo Park
|
Stufford
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Sunderland
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Sutterthwaite
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Sutton
|
D.
|
|
|
|
|
Swindell
|
Tom
|
Pte
|
7894886
|
|
45 RTR
|
George
|
LCpl
|
5052718
|
|
North Staffs
|
|
Syme
|
David
|
Cpl
|
3131611
|
|
DLI 2bn
|
Symons
|
R.
|
LCpl
|
5497165
|
|
RE No2 Mt Depot
|
Tabor
|
J.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Talty
|
Michael
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Tanford
|
F.S.
|
2/Lieut
|
|
|
DLI
|
Tanner
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tanton
|
F.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Taulloch
|
T.
|
Pte
|
866603
|
|
D L I 2 Bn
|
Taylor
|
'Cush'
|
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
Harold, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA63)
|
Reginald, George, 'Blondie'
|
Cpl
|
6352764
|
|
R West Kent
|
|
Taylor
|
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
R.G.
|
|
|
|
(CA95) LKA was Dartford.
|
Taylor
|
|
Pte
|
2588865
|
|
R Sigs 1 Ot Bn
|
Taylor
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Worc 7bn
|
Teague
|
Derek, McLinton
|
Cpl
|
14298402
|
|
RWF; Burma Star Assn.
|
Teasdale
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Temple
|
R.W.
|
Cpl
|
4128085
|
|
Cheshire 4 Bn
|
Tennant
|
Johnny
|
|
|
|
|
Terry
|
D.J.
|
Cpl
|
7887848
|
|
51 RTR
|
Thackeray
|
|
Pte
|
2330980
|
|
R Signals 1st Holding Bn
|
Tharme
|
Albert, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Thirsk
|
E.
|
LCpl
|
4689053
|
|
KOYLI ITC
|
Thomas
|
Alf
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Cyril, Douglas, Sherriff
|
Capt
|
179393
|
|
RA
|
Thomas
|
G.
|
Sgt
|
7583055
|
|
RAOC
|
Thomas
|
R.T.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Thomlinson
|
J.
|
Pte
|
150518
|
|
1st Corp Amm Park
|
Thompson
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Thomson
|
|
Tpr
|
790354
|
|
RAC51 Trg Regt
|
Thorley
|
Fred
|
|
|
|
|
Thornton
|
F.
|
LCpl
|
7893834
|
|
RAC 51 Trg Regt
|
Thurley
|
F.
|
|
|
|
|
Timmis
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
14260993
|
|
Burma Star Assn; (CA117)
|
Timms
|
|
Pte/Sig
|
2575071
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Tipton
|
W.T.N.
|
RSM
|
7883726
|
|
43 RTR
|
Toll
|
A.C. 'Tosh'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Tolley
|
J.
|
Pte
|
5251513
|
|
|
Tomlinson
|
Jack, 'Tomo'
|
Cpl
|
840175
|
|
RA 51 A/Tank
|
Frederick, John
|
LCpl
|
834757
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
|
Tonkin
|
W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Eric, Roger
|
Pte
|
14737490
|
|
KORR
|
|
Kenneth
|
Pte
|
14509788
|
|
East Yorkshire
|
|
Townley
|
Wilfred, David
|
Dvr
|
|
|
Shropshire L I then RASC
|
Townsend
|
D.M.
|
Rfn
|
14401131
|
|
KRRC
|
Trapmore
|
C.
|
Tpr
|
6010795
|
|
49RTR
|
Trendall
|
William, Ernest, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Trevis
|
John, Henry. 'Jackie Lemon'
|
Pte
|
|
|
2 Tp (CA93)
|
Trevor
|
Leslie
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Chester (CA120)
|
Leslie, Ernest, Longhurst
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
|
Leonard, Frederick
|
Fus
|
14604394
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
|
Tunnell
|
Peter
|
Lt
|
335779
|
|
Green Howards
|
Turnbull
|
John
|
Capt
|
271130
|
|
RA
|
William, George, Jack
|
Pte
|
14604395
Police
|
|
The Buffs; wounded Burma 1944
|
|
Underhill
|
Victor
|
Pte
|
533319
|
|
R Berkshire 1 Bn
|
Unsworth
|
H.
|
Pte
|
914285
|
|
DLI 2 Bn
|
Upton
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Vale
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Valentine
|
Douglas, N.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1/5 Cdo (CA117)
|
Vasl
|
|
Sgt
|
554541
|
|
RAC 56 A/Tank
|
Venton-Howells
|
N.
|
Pte
|
|
|
1 Coy Air Form Sigs
|
Vernalls
|
Eric, Roger
|
|
14552395
|
|
SWB
|
Vittles
|
Sidney
|
RSM
|
5733995
|
|
Devonshire
|
Vulliamy
|
|
-
|
7686314
|
|
Fd Service Police
|
Vundum
|
Steve, Henry, 'Harry'
|
Gnr
|
910461
|
|
RA Attestation 1939; from London (CA108);
|
Wade
|
W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Wadsworth
|
F.
|
Cpl
|
4534304
|
|
West Yorks Itc
|
Waggett
|
Kenyon, Frederick, Harvey
|
Maj
|
189492
|
|
Middlesex
|
Walden
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Wales
|
Harry, Holland
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
David, 'Doc' 'Witchcraft'
|
LCpl
|
|
MiD
|
3 Cdo Bde Jungle Book issue 9
|
|
Walker
|
Richard, Jones
|
Capt (M.O.)
|
122040
|
|
|
Walker
|
|
Sgt
|
7884242
|
|
RAC 56 A/Tank
|
Wall
|
John
|
LSgt
|
3654742
|
|
& No.4 Ind. Coy (CA95); Burma Star Assn.
|
Wallace
|
J.
|
Pte
|
5336978
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Wallace
|
William
|
|
901721
|
|
R. Horse & Field Artillery
|
Wallis
|
C.H.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(CA28)
|
Wallis
|
Paddy
|
LCpl
|
14254*5
|
|
R Norfolk
|
Walsworth
|
|
Dvr
|
83871
|
|
RASC 502 Petrol Coy
|
Walter
|
Doc
|
|
|
|
|
Haydn, 'Taffy'
|
Pte
|
6297207
|
|
R East Kent
|
|
Walters
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Walters
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
Charles
|
Gdmn
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
John, James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
J.W.
|
|
|
|
|
Ward
|
P.T.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
RA 58 Hvy Regt
|
Ward
|
|
LCpl
|
2325208
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Wardle
|
Thomas
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Warnes
|
Arthur, O.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Ox & Bucks
|
Warren
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Warren
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wartnaby
|
C.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL11)
|
Wass
|
Frank, Granville 'Gran'
|
|
|
|
|
George, Edward, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
2572865
|
|
Left Cdo. Died UK accident in R. Sigs 1/2/43
|
|
Waterson
|
George
|
Cpl
|
3243484
|
MM
|
Left Cdo. Award Mar'43 WO2 1st King's Dragoons
|
Watkins
|
Frederick, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Watson
|
Burton
|
|
|
|
|
Watson
|
Frank, William, Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; emg Australia (CA62)
|
Watson
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Bucks (CA107)
|
Watts
|
Charles, Somerton
|
Gnr
|
843037
|
|
RA 1934 (attestation register.) |
Wayman
|
Laurence
|
|
|
|
|
Webb
|
G.
|
LCpl
|
6351603
|
|
|
Webb
|
Trevor
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Webster
|
H.
|
|
|
|
|
Webster
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wedge
|
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Welch
|
Joe
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Wensley
|
Ronald, Henry
|
Rfn
|
14418392
|
|
Rifle Brigade
|
Wheatley
|
John
|
LSgt
|
6348465
|
|
Durham LI; wounded 31/1/45 WO417/88 (CA65)
|
Bert
|
Pte
|
328557
|
|
Duke of Cornwall LI
|
|
Wheeler
|
|
Sig
|
2312560
|
|
R Sigs 1 / O.T.B
|
White
|
Alastair, John 'Tarzan'
|
|
|
|
|
Charles, Edward
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 12 Cdo (CA92)
|
|
White
|
|
Pte
|
4918951
|
|
|
White
|
William, Ernest
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
White
|
|
Cpl
|
405794
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
White
|
|
Dvr
|
2329761
|
|
R Sigs 1 / Gttb
|
Whitehead
|
C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Whitely
|
D.
|
|
|
|
|
Whitley
|
Henry, James
|
WO2
|
14996620
|
|
RWF
|
Whitmore
|
|
Spr
|
|
RE 5 Fd Coy
|
|
Whitnall
|
Mike
|
|
|
|
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Whitnall
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Whittaker
|
E.
|
Cfn
|
10575378
|
|
|
Wicks
|
Sydney, Charles, Trevor
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Wicks
|
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Dvr
|
2529052
|
|
R Sigs 1 Holding Bn
|
Wiggins
|
Pat
|
|
|
|
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Wight
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
|
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RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Wilkinson
|
A.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RA 183 Hvy Bty
|
Clifford.
|
Fus
|
|
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from Brimmington (CA63)
|
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Graham
|
Pte
|
|
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& 1/5 Cdo (CA74)
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Harold
|
Pte
|
|
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(CA112, CA113)
|
|
Williams
|
Henry, A.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
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John
|
Gnr
|
911770
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
|
Williams
|
John, B.
|
Lieut, later LtCol
|
|
OBE
|
also served CMWTC; from Norfolk (CA110)
|
Williams
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
3961762
|
|
Welch
|
Williams
|
P.J.
|
Gnr
|
2065645
|
|
RA; wounded 23Jan45 WO417/88
|
Williams
|
R
|
LCpl
|
5338423
|
|
R Berkshire
|
Williams
|
Ronald, Leonard
|
Pte
|
|
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from Teignmouth (CA110)
|
Williams
|
T. Barry
|
Pte
|
|
|
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Williams
|
Thomas
|
|
|
|
|
Williams
|
W
|
LCpl
|
4341251
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Williams
|
|
LCpl
|
2584989
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Williamson
|
R.A.
|
Capt
|
|
|
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Willis
|
Frank
|
TSM
|
|
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9 Fd Trg Regt
|
Wilson
|
Anthony, George, 'Tug'
|
TSM
|
|
|
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Wilson
|
E.R. 'Buster'
|
|
|
|
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George, W.
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Pte
|
|
|
from Watford (CA108)
|
|
Wilson
|
H.S.
|
Gnr
|
850344
|
|
RA
|
Wilson
|
J.G.N.
|
|
|
|
|
Wilson
|
Joseph
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Wilson
|
S.G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
1 Coy Air Form Sigs
|
Wilson
|
T
|
Cpl
|
4343455
|
|
East Yorks Itc
|
Wilson
|
|
LCpl
|
7902223
|
|
RAC 51 Trg
|
Wilson
|
|
Cpl
|
4387543
|
|
Gn Howards 50 Bn
|
Windrum
|
|
Pte
|
2343230
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
Winterburn
|
S
|
Pte
|
4535694
|
|
Gn Howards 50 Bn
|
Witness
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wood
|
H. 'Chippy'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Wood
|
B
|
Tpr
|
420668
|
|
45 RTR
|
Wood
|
G
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Wood
|
G.D.
|
Pte
|
2573504
|
|
R Sigs1 Corp
|
Wood
|
Gerald
|
|
|
|
|
Wood
|
S.P.
|
Lt Col
|
45005
|
|
45 RTR
|
Wood
|
|
Tpr
|
7905161
|
|
RAC 56 A/Tank
|
Wood
|
|
Pte
|
|
R Sigs Gen Trades Bn
|
|
Woodcock
|
B.E.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Woodcock
|
Bert
|
Cpl (later BSM)
|
|
|
6 tp (CA44) (CA76);(CA88)
|
Woodcock
|
M
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Woodcock
|
|
Tpr
|
3311712
|
|
43 RTR
|
Woodhall
|
J. J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
9 Fd Trg
|
Woodstock
|
Herbert, C.
|
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Woolley
|
C.W. 'Tanky'
|
LSgt
|
7885135
|
|
RTR; & 12Cdo; & CMWTC (CA5)(CA25)
|
Woolstancroft
|
|
LBdr
|
881304
|
|
RA53 Fd Regt
|
Walter, 'Ginger'
|
Pte
|
3974919
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded 15/3/44 WO417/73
|
|
Wratten
|
Keith, Ernest
|
Cpl/Sgt
|
6405376
|
|
Burma Star Assn ; CA73
|
Douglas, Thomas
|
Pte
|
3656184
|
|
South Lancs
|
|
Wright
|
R.D.
|
Gnr
|
3244993
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
Wright
|
Robert, Dawson
|
CSM
|
3959816
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Wright
|
R.V.
|
Dvr
|
T/3959816
|
|
RASC
|
Wright
|
T.
|
Pte
|
6711077
|
|
R Sigs 1 Corp
|
Wright
|
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA51 A/Tank Trg
|
Wrigley
|
J.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RE 208 Fd Park
|
Wyatt
|
J
|
Tpr
|
7886989
|
|
49 Rtr
|
Robert
|
Rfn
|
7594944
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Young
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Younger
|
Andy
|
|
5050954
|
|
North Staffs
|
Scan of papers documenting the formation of No.5 Commando in 1940
Scan of original document listing the first Commanding Officer and Troop Leaders of No5 Commando on its formation in 1940. Listed are prospective subalterns for each troop.
In June 1945 No 6 Commando, along with No 3 Commando, were back in the UK preparing for the planned invasion of the Japanese mainland. No 4 Commando were still in Germany at Recklinghausen. At this time 233 OR's from No.4 Commando were posted to Nos. 3 and 6 Commandos, to bolster their numbers for the invasion, however Japan surrendered and the war ended.
No 6 Commando was disbanded along with other wartime Commando units. The war diary of No 6 Commando for the 19th November 1945 has the following entry "Order of the day from Brig. P. Young DSO. MC. Commando officially disbanded."
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Private Jeremiah Barry was killed in action during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Gunner Leonard Biggs was reported missing presumed killed in action at sea. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Biggs, of Hayes, Middlesex.
Gunner Patrick Collins died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Patrick and Ann Collins; husband of Mary Collins, of Wythenshaw, Cheshire.
Fusilier Charles Hay died during operations at Normandy.
Private Thomas Kilduff died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Sergeant John Lenihan died during operations in North Africa.
Gunner William Lowes died during operations at Angoville, Normandy.
Signalman John MacPherson died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Victor McNally died during operations in North Africa. Son of John and Florence McNally; husband of Alice McNally, of Edinburgh. His brother, Fusilier McNally, served in No 5 Commando.*
Private Harry Moore died during operations at Normandy.
Private Robert Morrow was reported missing, later confirmed killed in action, during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Private George Nash died of wounds during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel. Son of William James Nash and Minnie Beatrice Nash, of Cholderton, Wiltshire.
Private Andrew Newham died during operations at Normandy.
Signalman Donald Pottas, 1 Special Service Brigade Signals attached No.6 Commando, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John and Mary Annie Pottas, of Whitby, Yorkshire.
Lance Corporal Henry Ripley died during operations in North Africa.
Private Alexander Simpson, HQ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Lieutenant Bernard Skinner died in a traffic accident when his commando truck heading to Brighton Station was hit by a Naval truck with several injured. Lieutenant Skinner was sent to Royal Sussex Hospital where he later died.
Private Arthur Slater was reported missing presumed died of wounds in North Africa on or shortly after 6 January 1943. On this date his Commando were engaged in operations in the Djebel Azzag (Sedjenane) area of Tunisia.
Sources
CWGC.
Private George Stange died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Lawrence Sullivan died during operations at Normandy.
Private Lewis Taylor died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller, Germany.
Lance Corporal Robert Virgo was killed in action during operations in Western Europe. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged at the River Aller crossing. Son of Robert Henry and Cecilia Virgo, of Brighton, Sussex.
Born in 1908; educated at Liverpool College and Oxford University; worked for his father's firm of solicitors, 1935; joined Supplementary Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 1936; joined 1 Bn, Irish Guards, 1939-1942, and served in Norway; transferred to special services No 4 Commando, 1942; took part in Dieppe Raid, Aug 1942; Lt Col, 1943; Commanding Officer, No 6 Commando, North Africa, 1943; Brig, 1944; commanded 1 Special Service Bde (later 1 Commando Bde), North West Europe, 1944-1945; accepted the surrender of FM Erhard Milch at Neustadt, May 1945; retired from Army, 1945; commanded 125 Infantry Bde, Territorial Army, 1947-1951; died in 1980. (Source: Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives.)
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.6 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.6 Commando War Diary, Commando Association newsletters, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acreman
|
John, Ellery
|
Gnr
|
944326
|
|
RA; &2Cdo; CasList 6Cdo WO417/56 wounded 6Jan43
|
Desmond
|
Pte
|
14422299
|
|
Dorset Regt. Kia.
|
|
Adams - Cairns
|
Alastair
|
Lt
|
165886
|
|
Seaforths; 3Dec43 N Africa Caslist WO417/4; (CA70)
|
Ahern
|
C
|
Pte
|
14416236
|
|
QRR; wounded 6/6/44 and 22/3/45 WO417/77 and 90
|
Ainscough
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3384839
|
|
E.Lancs; wounded 6Jan43 CasList WO417/56
|
Albrow
|
Frank, Joseph
|
Lt (Maj)
|
255599
|
|
Norfolks; & 4 Cdo; Korea CA15; CA119
|
Aldenshaw
|
Robert
|
Sig
|
|
|
(No.6 Cdo website)
|
Aldridge
|
G
|
Pte
|
4126800
|
|
Cheshire Regt; wounded N.Africa 30/11/42 CasList WO417/56
|
Alfred
|
Henry
|
|
|
|
See entry for SYRETT
|
John
|
Spr
|
2755937
|
|
RE; kia
|
|
Allen
|
Frank, William, 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
6983547
|
|
Gordons; & 4Cdo (CA103); wounded 6/6/44 WO417/77
|
George,Edward
|
Pte
|
3450087
|
|
Kings Own Royal Regt; kia
|
|
Allen
|
Reginald, Mark
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA107)
|
James
|
Sgt
|
4614105
|
MM*
|
Duke Of Wellington Regt (CA23)
|
|
D
|
Pte
|
4698558
|
|
KOYLI; N.Africa PoW
|
|
Amos
|
Cyril, J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo, CBTC (CA98)
|
Anderson
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
(No.6 Cdo website)
|
Anderson
|
Joseph
|
Gnr
|
|
|
(No.6 Cdo website)
|
Ansell
|
E.C.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL1)
|
Arnold
|
Arthur
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA48)
|
Arthur
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
& HOC; from Leics. (CA67)
|
Ashcroft
|
J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Milford Haven (LL1)
|
Ashley - Cooper
|
Gerald, Nigel
|
Capt
|
67160
|
|
Ox & Bucks
|
Askew
|
Gordon, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Aslin
|
Thomas, William
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo; 2009 resided Newark
|
|
Albert,Ernest
|
Sgt
|
918259
|
|
RA; kia; also served 7 Cdo
|
|
Atkins
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Attrell
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig Australia (CA55)
|
Luke, Patchcott
|
Cpl
|
2931015
|
|
Liv Scots & 4 Ind Coy, Malta Detachment, and SBS (CA78)
|
|
Austin
|
R.V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Erith, Kent (LL1)
|
Leonard, George
|
Pte
|
14731383
|
|
Somerset LI; kia
|
|
Baker
|
F.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Potters Bar (LL1)
|
Baker
|
D.W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Essex (LL1)
|
Baldwin
|
A.B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA14)
|
Banks
|
R.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (LL1)
|
Bar
|
'Jock'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Bardini
|
Vincent
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Carlisle (CA74)
|
Barker
|
Alfred
|
CSM
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA32, CA72)
|
Joseph, Walter
|
LCpl
|
5507405
|
|
The Buffs; kia
|
|
Albert, John
|
TSM
|
4275682
|
|
RNF; kia
|
|
Barnes
|
W.H. 'Bob'
|
Lt
|
|
|
&CBTC (CA74) (CA53)
|
Barrett
|
Reginald, Charles, 'Charlie
|
Pte
|
|
|
from West Bridgend, Dumbarton (CA120)
|
Barrow
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Jerimiah
|
Pte
|
3970602
|
|
Welch Regt; kia
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
4122804
|
|
Cheshire Regt; PoW CasLists WO417/58
|
|
Barry
|
L
|
Fus
|
|
|
Lancs Fus
|
Bartholomew
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Frank
|
Fus
|
6983550
|
|
R. Innis. Fus; WO208/5393 Escape evasion report
|
|
Bashford
|
Richard, Lewis
|
Cpl
|
6972561
|
|
R Inniskilling Fusiliers & CBTC (CA99)
|
Batchelor
|
Raymond, H.W.
|
Pte
|
14219417
|
|
Black Watch; (LL1); CasList WO417/78 wounded NWE
|
Bate
|
John, Pimblett
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA80)
|
Bates
|
Leonard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Bateson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Batey
|
Denis, A.H.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Bavan
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Baxter
|
Eric, Gordon
|
Maj
|
96296
|
|
RA
|
Baxter
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka West Drayton Middx (LL1)
|
Beament
|
S.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Beconsfield (LL1)
|
Beaney
|
Philip, Melvyn
|
Pte
|
|
|
Sherwood Foresters; 6 Cdo Sept-Nov.1945 (DNW); (LL1)
|
Beard
|
J
|
Cpl
|
6408692
|
|
R Sussex Regt
|
Beard
|
A
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE;& 9 Cdo; lka Manchester (LL1)
|
Beattie
|
P
|
Fus
|
|
|
R Irish Fusiliers
|
Beattie
|
V.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Beaumont
|
Walter
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Beaven
|
C.J.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Beckett
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Beech
|
Dennis
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hillsborough (CA100)
|
Beechey
|
Anthony, Richard
|
Fus
|
|
|
(CA21);(LL2)
|
Belcher
|
A.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Gillingham (LL2)
|
Bell
|
F
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Plymouth (LL2)
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
3782519
|
|
Loyal Regt
|
|
Bell
|
J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka New Zealand (LL2)
|
Bell
|
J.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Billericay, Essex (CA113)
|
Bell
|
T
|
Pte
|
14626914
|
|
Durham LI; wounded 9/6/44 CasList WO417/77 NWE
|
Bell
|
Thomas
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Hertfordshire (CA111)
|
Bell
|
T.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, James
|
Cpl
|
405888
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Bennett
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
R Surrey Regt
|
Bent
|
Gerry
|
|
|
|
|
Berkeley/Bjorklund
|
K.V.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA109)
|
Peter, John
|
Sgt
|
910524
|
MM
|
Border Regt
|
|
Bethell
|
S.E.
|
|
|
|
& 5 Cdo (CA71)
|
William, Claude
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Newcastle upon Tyne (CA7)
|
|
William, Hubert, 'Bill'
|
LCpl
|
6854377
|
|
Primary unit No.4 Cdo; KRRC and HLI
|
|
Leonard, Vincent
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia (see ROH entry)
|
||
Billington
|
Harry, L. 'Bill'
|
Capt
|
|
|
R. Fus; & 1 CdoBde (CA114)
|
Sydney, E.
|
Pte
|
14526827
|
|
KSLI; kia
|
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
4607985
|
|
Duke Of Wellington Regt; kia
|
|
Lancelot
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Bradford (CA75)
|
|
Bird
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Bjorkman
|
P
|
LBdr
|
2888447
|
|
RA
|
Blackburn
|
Dudley
|
Sgt
|
4128052
|
|
Cheshire Regt
|
Blackledge
|
B
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, K.
|
Pfc
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf.
|
|
Albert, John
|
Fus
|
14604359
|
|
R Welch Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Blanchard
|
William, John
|
Major
|
197443
|
|
RA; Lt. to 3 Cdo 14Oct43 (WD);(CA76)
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
6089230
|
|
Black Watch / PoW lists 26Feb43; Stalag 344; (LL2)
|
|
C.A.
|
Sgt
|
3972220
|
MiD
|
Welch Regt; and 2SBS
|
|
Blewitt
|
Patrick, Cullen, 'Pug'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Harold, Trevor
|
LCpl
|
3384304
|
|
East Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Woolf
|
LSgt
|
3323752
|
|
HLI; POW; (PG);(CA98 et al); emigrated Australia
|
|
Alfred, Edgar
|
TSM
|
851755
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Boddy
|
Victor, Howard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Boettcher (US)
|
Otto, P.
|
SSgt
|
|
|
168 Inf Regt, 34 Us Div
|
Stanley
|
LCpl
|
3316568
|
MM
|
& 12Cdo. Kia 2SAS.
|
|
Bolger
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bolton
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Gt Harwood nr Blackburn (LL2)
|
Bolton
|
J.A.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo lka Pitsea Essex (LL8)
|
Bolton
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Essex (LL2)
|
Bomberg
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Essex (LL2)
|
John, Alexander
|
Lt
|
109543
|
|
Loyal Regt; kia
|
|
Booth
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (LL2)
|
Edward, L.
|
SSgt
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf.
|
|
Boreham
|
Jonathan, H.R.
|
Sgt
|
323834
|
|
RA; (CA6, CA14)
|
Bowell
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Francis, Paul, 'George'
|
Pte
|
|
|
resided Paris and Brussels (various CA newsletters)
|
|
Bowett
|
Horace
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bower
|
George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Southampton (CA120)
|
Bradbury
|
James
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Huyton, Lancs (CA84)
|
Bradley
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bradshaw
|
F.T. 'Tom'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA114)
|
Bradshaw
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
N.L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA17)
|
|
Leslie
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW 26Feb43 CasList WO417/60
|
||
Bray
|
Reginald S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Brelsford
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Daniel, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Todmorden (CA80)
|
|
Anthony, E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA24).
|
|
Gerald, Harry /
Gunter, H.
|
Capt
|
13106632;
331216
|
|
Pioneer Corps and RWF; also served 47RM Cdo;
|
|
Brereton
|
R.K.
|
TSM
|
356471,
EC6572
|
|
Black Watch; later Major Punjab Regt; died West Africa Oct 1951 (CA15)(LG37558)
|
Breslin
|
R.W.
|
Pte
|
14416250
|
|
QORWK; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Brewer
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Brogan
|
|
|
USA
|
|
|
Bromley
|
N
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alfred, Edwin
|
Pte
|
5619678
|
|
Glosters / & 4Cdo. Dieppe, Normandy, Rhine Crossing
|
|
Brown
|
Andrew, A. 'Andy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from West Earlham, Norfolk (CA81), (CA120)
|
Brown
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Brown
|
R.B.
|
Lt
|
|
|
lka Redditch (LL2)
|
Brown
|
T
|
Pte
|
3783824
|
|
King's Regt; CasList WO417/80
|
Brown
|
Walter, George
|
Sgt
|
4743130
|
|
Yorks & Lancs; PoW 26/3/43 WO416/50/159; (CA108)
|
Browne
|
Arthur, John, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Bryen
|
Clifford, Leonard, George
|
WO1 (RSM)
|
6205873
|
|
Middlesex Regt; PoW 10/6/44.
|
Buchanan
|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Cardonald, Glasgow (CA81) |
J
|
Pte
|
14755204
|
|
SLI; wounded 24/1/45
CasList WO417/88.
|
|
Bugg
|
R.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Plymouth (LL2)
|
Bunting
|
A
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Belfast (LL2)
|
Oliver, 'Ossie'
|
Sgt
|
3970615
|
|
Welch Regt; (CA98); wounded 8/11/42 & 24/3/45 CasLists WO417/54 & 90
|
|
Burgess
|
H.C.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA; lka Kansas City USA (LL2)
|
Burns
|
David, Scot
|
Cpl
|
3058076
|
|
Royal Scots; & 2 SBS (PG);
|
Burns
|
J.V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 2 Cdo lka Stoke Newington (LL2)
|
Vincent, Joseph
|
LCpl
|
4128376
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia
|
|
Burrell
|
Anthony, I.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Lowestoft (CA86)
|
Burroughs
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Butler
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Butler
|
Cleo
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Butler
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
4802679
|
|
Lincs Regt; PoW CasList WO417/94, WO416/52/479
|
Butler
|
Stanley, Sidney
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hailsham (CA105)
|
John, Vincent
|
CSM
|
2060658
|
DCM
|
Gordons, 11 Cdo and SAS; (CA6)(LL8)
|
|
Caldwell (Fraser-Caldwell)
|
James, H.
'Jim'
|
TSM
|
3712143
|
|
KORR; 3Tp (CA28, CA65) emigrated Canada; wounded 24/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
Caldwell
|
J
|
Pte
|
3975440
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Campbell
|
|
|
USA
|
|
|
Campbell
|
H
|
Pte
|
5952606
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt; lka Herne Hill (LL3)
|
Campbell
|
James, Joseph
|
Gnr
|
|
|
and No.9 Cdo (CA95)
|
Capaldi
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Southsea (LL3)
|
Charles, Edward
|
Fus
|
6983360
|
|
R.Inniskilling Fus; wounded 26/2/43
|
|
Carrigan
|
James, 'Jim'
|
LCpl |
321755
|
|
3 troop sniper (WD); Edinburgh 1957 (CA24) (PG)
|
Horace, C.
|
LSgt
|
4542130
|
|
West Yorkshire; died result of grenade accident
|
|
Cash
|
Bernard
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Norman, Walter
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
Caswell
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cater
|
Michael, William, Bernard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Cheshire (CA119)
|
Cator
|
Mick
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Caulfield
|
Ronald, Kenneth
|
LCpl
|
|
|
KOYLI
|
Cawthorne
|
Richard, G.M.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA9 and CA116)
|
Cawthra
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
R. Signals
|
Chaldicot
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Chamberlian
|
Terence, Mccauland
|
Capt
|
228857
|
|
RE
|
Champion
|
A
|
LBdr
|
|
RA wounded 24/1/45 CasList WO417/88.
|
|
Chaplin
|
F
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Peter, Neilson
|
Pte
|
14987110
|
|
Yorks & Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Chapman
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
Fus
|
4206553
|
|
RWF; kia
|
|
Robert, Henry
|
Sgt
|
2574228
|
|
R. Signals; NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Bernard
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
||
Christensen
|
|
|
USA
|
|
|
Christian
|
Dennis, R.
|
Pte
|
14491492
|
|
R Sussex Regt
|
Church
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Church
|
T.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL3) (PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
Chute
|
Desmond, C.F.
|
Maj
|
|
|
Fife & Forfar Yeomanry
|
Clague
|
William, Norman
|
Sgt
|
3775712
|
|
embedded photographer from AFPU killed 12Jun44 Amfreville (not Commando)
|
John, Francis
|
Capt
|
258657
|
MC
|
Cameronians
|
|
Clark
|
H.T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clark
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clark
|
J.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Gordons
|
Clark
|
Michael, Charles
|
Capt
|
152808
|
|
RACD
|
Clarke
|
Harold, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
|
|
R. Sigs (CA 47)
|
Clarke
|
Jack, 'Nobby'
|
Dvr
|
|
|
from Brighton (CA119)
|
Clarke
|
D.C.I.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Clegg
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clegg
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
From Hyde (CA109)
|
Clegg
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
RA
|
|
Clemmitt
|
Alan
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clery
|
J.D.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA97)
|
Cliff
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Clifford
|
Arthur, W.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA7; CA107)
|
Clifford
|
Edward, 'Taffy'
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
John, Albert
|
Capt
|
321568
|
BEM
|
Lincs. Regt
|
|
Charles, Bill, Courtenay
|
Lt Col
|
117368
|
|
South Staffs Regt
|
|
William, John, Lewis
|
Pte
|
5051813
|
|
North Staffs Regt; kia
|
|
Cobb
|
A.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cobb
|
G
|
LSgt
|
683983
|
|
RA
|
Cobby
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cohen
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Coke
|
Lawrence, Redman
|
Capt
|
108106
|
|
RAMC
|
Colhoun
|
John, J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RA; from Ledbury (CA100)
|
Coligan
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Colley
|
S.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
also served in 12Cdo
|
Colley
|
Sidney
|
Pte
|
|
|
RADC
|
Collins
|
Harold, David, Morris
|
CSM
|
|
RE; 11/6/44 wounded NWE WO417/ 77; from Yiewsley (CA74)
|
|
Collins
|
L
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Patrick
|
Gnr
|
981100
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Collins
|
P
|
LCpl
|
7044515
|
|
R Irish Fus.
|
Colquhoun
|
Donald,
'Half Pint'
|
Capt
|
75674
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Robert, McLeod
|
LCpl
|
7951111
|
|
RAC; (PG)
|
|
Connally
|
P
|
LSgt
|
5500110
|
|
Hamps Regt; PoW CasLists.14Dec42 escape query WO417/70
|
Connolly
|
Frank
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Kings Liverpool Regt
|
John
|
Pte
|
4128397
|
|
Cheshires; CasList 26Feb43;PoW
|
|
John, Henry
|
Sgt
|
5500110
|
MM
|
Hampshires (POW escaper then OCTU)
|
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
14554281
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
James, 'Jim'
|
Cpl
|
2883201
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; & 12 Cdo; (PG) wounded 12/6/44 WO417/77
|
|
Connor
|
T
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Constable
|
Douglas, Hugh
|
Lt
|
100242
|
|
Border Regt
|
Conway
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Conway
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cook
|
Robert, 'Bobby'
|
LCpl
|
14529920
|
|
RA; forum post |
Coombes
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Cooper
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Rochdale Lancs (LL3)
|
Cooper
|
Reginald
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; wounded 8/6/44 WO417/77; from Stoke on Trent (CA98)
|
|
Cooper
|
Roy
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA116)
|
Corcoran
|
John, Joseph, 'Corky'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
M
|
Dvr
|
T/95342;
|
MiD
|
RASC; WO208/3345 PoW escape 14Sep43; LL3; LG36563
|
|
Cotter
|
Percy
|
LCpl
|
2880902
|
|
Gordon Hldrs and 6 cdo; wounded 10/6/44 WO417/77
|
Cotterill
|
Albert
|
TSM
|
5048483
|
|
N Staffs Regt
|
Cousins
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Couzens
|
J.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cowper
|
John
|
Capt
|
156587
|
|
Black Watch
|
Cox
|
Ernest, Everard
|
Lt
|
296253
|
|
R. Signals
|
Coxon
|
Robert, Joseph, 'Bob'
|
Lt
|
326312
|
|
CBTC and 6 Cdo (CA85)
|
Coxon
|
P
|
Gnr
|
920290
|
|
RA
|
Crabtree
|
J
|
LSgt
|
3460696
|
|
Lancs Fus; wounded 22/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
Craig
|
Donald
|
LSgt
|
|
|
RE
|
John, James
|
LCpl
|
5823141
|
|
Suffolk Regt; PoW NAfrica
|
|
Crickmar
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William
|
Pte
|
3132610
|
|
DLI; kia
|
|
Crisp
|
George, J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
R.A.
|
Pte
|
14417183
|
|
Middx Regt; wounded 24/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
|
Criton
|
|
RQMS
|
|
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
14633927
|
|
A&SH
|
|
Crofton
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Crook
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ernest
|
Pte
|
6922998
|
|
Highland LI; kia
|
|
Crowley
|
J.P.
|
Cpl
|
3710217
|
|
KORR; wounded 12/6/44 WO417/77
|
Crowther
|
Geoffrey
|
LSgt
|
960734
|
|
RA; wounded 7/6/44 WO417/77
|
Michael, J.
|
Cpl
|
917046;
|
MiD
|
RA; PoW Escape report
|
|
Peter, Ramsay
|
Capt
|
179476
|
MiD. Sx Star
|
RA / Black Watch; (CA9)
|
|
John, Edwin, George
|
LSgt
|
4612416
|
|
Duke Of Wellington Regt; kia
|
|
Cunningham
|
Richard
|
TSM
|
3127983
|
|
Border Regt
|
Cunningham
|
Wallace, Stephen
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Tyne and Wear (CA114); (PG)
|
Cunningham
|
H.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ronald, Frederick
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA (CA97)
|
|
Cutler
|
Allan
|
Pte
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dale
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Daly
|
R
|
Gdm
|
|
|
|
Dann
|
Sidney, J.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Hutton Mount Essex (CA11) (CA120)
|
Davenport
|
E.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Gt Barr, Birmingham (LL4)
|
Davidge
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
RAC
|
Davidson
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Peterhead (LL4)
|
William, Henry
|
RSM
|
819092
|
|
RA; PoW CasList WO417/96
|
|
Davies
|
C
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Major, Edgerton
|
Spr
|
|
RE; PoW N. Africa; (CA108)
|
||
William, George
|
Pte
|
4626176
|
|
W. Yorks Regt; SS Bn & 4 Cdo; CasList WO417/55; (CA109)
|
|
Davis
|
Paul, Norman
|
Capt (later Brigadier)
|
77622
|
CBE
|
Beds & Herts; post war CBE (CA57)
|
Thomas
|
LSgt
|
4688032
|
MM
|
KOYLI
|
|
Daw
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Dawson
|
Phillip, George
|
Capt (later A/Major)
|
117626
|
|
Lancs. Fus; (CA95)
|
J.W.
|
Pte
|
14726847
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 11/4/45
|
|
De La Taste
|
Raymond, S.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Hengoed (CA90)
|
De Quincy
|
Robert, Gerald
|
Lt
|
124412
|
|
Suffolk Regt
|
Deacon
|
Cyril, John
|
Lt
|
219302
|
|
RA; & 1 Cdo (CA112); LG 35385, page 7168
|
Frederick
|
Tpr
|
3664311
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Dee
|
Harold, Wallace
|
|
480635
|
|
KSLI
|
Deeman
|
D.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Birmingham (LL4)
|
Deloux
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dennant
|
Sidney, 'Sid'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
S Staffs; 4 troop (CA60); (CA78); (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Desmond
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dew
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dick
|
'Taffy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dickinson
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
George, William
|
LCpl
|
4343934
|
|
East Yorks. Regt (PG)
|
|
Dickson
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Divall
|
A. Donald, 'Don'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Chertsey (CA103)
|
Donald, Arthur, Edward
|
Lt
|
278398
|
|
Kings Regt; 4 Tp (6 Cdo WD); wounded 18 Aug44 & 24/3/45
|
|
Cyril
|
LSgt
|
4914036
|
MM
|
S Staffs.Regt
|
|
Dodsworth
|
J.
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Donley
|
D
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC; lka Fallowfield (LL4)
|
Douglas
|
J.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Aldershot (LL4
|
Draper
|
Pte |
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
|
Draper
|
J.G.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Wallasey (LL4)
|
William
|
LCpl
|
4207000
|
|
RWF; kia
|
|
Drew
|
H.
|
Cpl
|
6305461
|
|
The Buffs; CasList 7/8/44 WO417/80; 6Tp (WD June'44)
|
Drummond
|
David
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Chatham (CA77)
|
Duckworth
|
R
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 1 Bde; lka Surrey (LL4)
|
Dudley
|
Rudolph, Peter
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Patrick, Eugene, 'Pee'
|
SSgt
|
USA
|
|
US 34th Inf. (PG)
|
|
Duke
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RA
|
Du-Lieu
|
S.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Dagenham (LL4)
|
Dumble
|
E.R.
|
|
|
|
(CA107) post war lived Shepton Mallet
|
Dunbar
|
George
|
Pte
|
14418087
|
|
R. Scots; (CA119); wounded 24/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Duncan
|
John, Cowie
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Banff (CA113)
|
William
|
Sig
|
2598156
|
|
R Signals (CA69); wounded 6/6/44
|
|
Dunn
|
S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dunn
|
J.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; lka West Drayton (LL4)
|
Durnford
|
A.S.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Derek, Allen
|
Lt
|
113480
|
|
SWB; died of wounds
|
|
W
|
LCpl
|
7043628
|
|
R Irish Fus; & 12 Cdo (LL4); 24/3/45 Cas List WO417/90
|
|
Eblett
|
K
|
Pte
|
14803533
|
|
|
Edge
|
W.G.
|
Pte
|
14801531
|
|
|
Edwards
|
Frederick, Charles
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Edwards
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Herefordshire (LL4)
|
Deane
|
Pfc
|
USA
|
|
US 34th Inf. (PG)
|
|
Eldridge
|
W
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; lka Canterbury (LL4)
|
Ellington
|
Clive, Peter
|
Pte
|
3197922
|
|
KOSB
|
Elliot
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Reigate (LL4)
|
Elliot
|
Howard, Francis
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA116)
|
Elliot
|
R
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Elliot
|
Rodney, Thomas
|
Lt
|
180189
|
|
Duke of Cornwall LI (later Hon Capt)
|
Derek, Charles
|
Sgt
|
4032370
|
MM
|
Shrops. Regt; 101 Troop later 2 SBS
|
|
Harry
|
LSgt
|
4268845
|
|
R.North. Fus; (CA76); Wounded 1/3/43
|
|
Richard, Paul
|
Fus
|
4279057
|
|
RNF; kia
|
|
George, Henry
|
Sgt
|
831786
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Elston
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Hove, Sussex (LL4)
|
John, Henry
|
Pte
|
14803538
|
|
Queens Royal Regt; kia
|
|
Arthur, Edward
|
CSM
|
|
|
RE; kia with 2 SBS
|
|
Leslie, Ernest
|
Pte
|
14528821
|
|
Kings Regt; kia
|
|
Emery
|
R.J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
5Tp; evac UK 7/44 (6 Cdo WD1944) ;(LL4)
|
Emery
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
poss ident with above
|
Emmerson
|
M
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Darlington (LL4)
|
J
|
Cpl
|
5884910
|
|
Northants Regt; (LL4); wounded 24/3/45
|
|
Etheridge
|
C.S. 'Jack'
|
LSgt
|
2579337
|
|
R Sigs; and 2 Cdo (CA6)
|
Evans
|
Joseph, Albert, George
|
Bdr
|
905729
|
|
RA
|
Evans
|
A
|
LSgt
|
3452190
|
|
Lancs Fus. wounded 6Jun44 CasLists WO417/76 and 77
|
Evans
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
Melville, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
W. Thomas
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Ewers, aka Hamilton-Taylor
|
L.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Weston Super Mare (CA120)
|
Eyles
|
Evan, William, 'Taffy'
|
Sgt
|
7265519
|
|
RAMC; (CA48); (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Eyles
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
7373790
|
|
RAMC; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Fayierson
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Gilbert, Roy
|
Lt
|
129362
|
|
R Sussex Regt; kia
|
|
Fear
|
E.C.
|
Pte
|
5677750
|
|
SomersetLI; Wounded 26/2/43 WO417/58
|
Feeney
|
Patrick
|
Pte
|
14433513
|
|
Black Watch
|
Ferguson
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Ferrari
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Wrexham (LL4)
|
Fetherstonhaugh
|
Timothy, E.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
Queens Rifle Regt
|
Fielding
|
William, Gordon
|
Lt
|
264688
|
MC
|
R. Irish Fus; to 6 Cdo Jul45 (6Cdo website)
|
Findlay
|
D
|
Gnr
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo; lka Bonnybridge (LL5)
|
Frederick
|
RSM
|
5041637
|
MM
|
RASC; (LL4)
|
|
Fleming
|
David, S.
|
Capt
|
|
|
from Fife (CA90)
|
Fleming
|
G.V.
|
Tpr
|
14406369
|
|
RAC;(LL5); CasList WO417/78
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
13051439
|
|
Worc. Regt; kia
|
|
Florence
|
A.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Herts (LL5)
|
James, William, Edgar
|
Pte
|
14417179
|
|
Middx. Regt; 2 Tp sniper; kia
|
|
Floyd
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
R.Innis. Fus; lka Belfast (LL5)
|
Foley
|
William
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Follett
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Foote
|
N.L.
|
LCpl
|
5670438
|
|
SLI; CasList 1944 WO417/76; (PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
Ford
|
William, T.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Forsyth
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; lka Carnforth (LL5)
|
Foster
|
Ronald
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Foster
|
William,
Johnstone
|
Sgt
|
529582
|
|
RA; SAS
|
Foster
|
A
|
Pte
|
4915498
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Fowles
|
A.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
George
|
LCpl
|
4132357
|
|
Cheshire Regt; PoW 26/2/43 WO417/59
|
|
Frain
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Batley, Yorks. (LL5)
|
Francis
|
Clfford
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA56)
|
Franklin
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Fraser-Caldwell
|
James, H.
|
TSM
|
|
|
see Caldwell
|
Freeman
|
Ronald, Leonard
|
Gnr
|
2035541
|
|
RA; (CA27)(CA87)(CA88)
|
Freer
|
Howard, Paul
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Harry, Dean
|
Pte
|
6103973
|
|
Queens Royal Regt; kia
|
|
French
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Friend
|
Frederick
|
Tpr
|
319385
|
|
RAC; wounded 6/6/44 WO417/77. (CA95)
|
Fullerd
|
|
Spr
|
|
|
|
John. 'Paddy'
|
Pte
|
2992443
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Galloway
|
James
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Gambriel
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Garner
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Garrett
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Liverpool (LL5)
|
Garrity
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Garvie
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Grimsby (LL5)
|
B.C.
|
Fus
|
6462530
|
|
R. Fus; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90; lka Wealdstone (LL5)
|
|
Sidney, Patrick
|
Pte
|
7264449
|
|
RAMC; PoW 26/2/43 CasList WO417/59
|
|
Gawon
|
William, V.
|
Pte
|
35046020
|
|
Record query - USA Forces - their record shows Sawon
|
Gearing
|
Norman, T.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Geeson
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
|
Royal Marines
|
Lloyd, Fredrick
|
Lt
|
334598
|
|
Gordons/Seaforths; (CA63)
|
|
Gilchrist
|
D.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Guildford (LL5)
|
Giles
|
A
|
Cpl
|
2621145
|
|
Gren Guards; (LL5); wounded 7/6/44 WO417/76; (PG 6 Cdo panorama)
|
Gillen
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Gillen
|
Patrick, D.
|
Cpl
|
14430185
|
|
R Norfolk Regt; (CA7) (CA9)
|
Gillette
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John
|
Sgt
|
976483
|
MM*
|
RA; awards with SBS
|
|
Gladding
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Glaze
|
Keith, F.
|
Sgt
|
20706542
|
|
USA
|
Glean
|
Albert, Charles
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
George, William
|
Pte
|
4623441
|
|
Duke of Wellington's Regt; PoW
|
|
Gofton-Salmond
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Goldsmith
|
Harold, Thomas, Alfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Luton (CA74)
|
Goldthrope
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
RE
|
|
Walter/ William
|
LSgt
|
3593748
|
MM
|
Border Regt
|
|
Goodrum
|
Jack
|
Sig
|
2327933
|
|
R Sigs; lka Mapperley Notts (LL5)
|
Goodsell
|
Stanley, John
|
Gnr
|
14396233
|
|
RA; (CA98); wounded 20/8/44 WO417/81
|
Goodwin
|
Peter, Edward
|
Capt
|
|
|
Border Regt; from Essex (CA118)
|
Goodyear
|
|
CQMS
|
|
|
|
Goodyear
|
Benjamin, Russell
|
Gnr
|
964113
|
|
RA; wounded 7/6/44 WO417/77
|
Gordon
|
Andrew, John, Ort
|
Capt
|
|
|
RACD; No.6 Cdo, and 1 & 3 Cdo.Bdes (PG)
|
Gordon
|
C.J.D.
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CA7)
|
Gourley
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
4904400
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Graham
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Graham
|
T.S.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC; & 2 Cdo; lka Glasgow (LL5)
|
Grant
|
Ian, Maxwell
|
Lt
|
180710
|
|
kia 2SAS
|
Grant
|
S.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
Graver
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 12 Cdo (LL5)
|
Patrick, Edward
|
Sgt
|
3783344
|
MM
|
Kings Regt
|
|
Grayson
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frederick, William
|
Pte
|
14412689
|
|
Highland LI; kia
|
|
Green
|
Albert, Charles
|
Gnr
|
6028763
|
|
RA; wounded 7/6/44 WO417/77
|
Joseph, Wilfred, Francis
|
LCpl
|
6983562
|
|
R Innis. Fus; kia
|
|
Green
|
C.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Wolverhampton (LL5)
|
Green
|
L.E.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
lka Adlington (LL5)
|
Greene
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Greenhalgh
|
Alan, Y.
|
Maj
|
|
|
RA;and CMWTC;and Group HQ (CA109)
|
Greenhill
|
Byron, 'Barney'
|
Rfn
|
|
|
lka Southwick Sussex (LL5)
|
Greenway
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Steven
|
Pte
|
|
|
Melbourne Australia (CA89)
|
|
John, Fletcher
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH; & 9Cdo
|
|
Griffies
|
George, Arthur
|
Fus
|
|
|
&12 Cdo (CA72)
|
Griffin
|
G
|
Pte
|
14986740
|
|
lka Northwich Cheshire (LL5)
|
Griffin
|
Herbert, William
|
LBdr
|
|
RA attestation 1940 ; (LL5);4 Tp NWE CasList WO417/76
|
|
Griffiths
|
James
|
Capt
|
|
|
Royal West Kent
|
Griib
|
Kenneth, Arthur
|
A/LBdr
|
|
RA attestations; 2 Tp (CA46) wounded NWE WO417/77
|
|
Groves
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Groves
|
Robert, Noel
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Dorset (CA65)
|
Groves
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Life Guards
|
Gurney
|
A.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Balham (LL5)
|
David, Foster
|
Sgt
|
6482263
Police
|
|
R.Fusiliers; (LL5); wounded 30Nov'42 CasList WO417/55
|
|
Haddow
|
D
|
Gdm
|
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Hagen
|
Richard, 'Dick'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hale
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Frederick, Leslie
|
Sgt
|
950483
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Halford
|
John
|
LCpl
|
6204993 |
|
Middx. Regt; wounded 11Jun44. |
Hale
|
Henry
|
Gnr
|
886309
|
|
RA; PoW 26/2/43 (CasLists)
|
Hall
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Bedford (LL5)
|
J.K.E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Sussex (LL6)
|
|
Halliday
|
James
|
Lt
|
337993
|
|
Gordons; 4 Cdo Sgt (CA114); 1944 OCTU LG 36912
|
Hallifax
|
Leslie, Cecil, 'Dagger'
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; and 1 Cdo Bde (CA107)
|
Ham
|
W
|
Pte
|
5124604
|
|
N. Staffs; wounded 6/6/44 WO417/77.
|
Hamilton-Taylor,
aka Ewers
|
L.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Weston Super Mare (CA120)
|
Hancocks
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
V
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Paignton (LL6)
|
|
John, Francis
|
Pte
|
2992360
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Ronald, Graham, Kennell
|
Capt
|
121641
|
MC
|
Highland LI
|
|
Harding
|
Ray
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harding
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Slough (LL6)
|
Hardy
|
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
RHA
|
Hare
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
3534978
|
|
Loyals; CasList 4/8/44 WO417/80; (CA117)
|
Harley
|
'Titch'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harman
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Colin
|
Pte
|
14409220
|
|
R Berks. Regt; kia
|
|
Robert, Arthur
|
Pte
|
6469606
|
|
Middx. Regt; kia
|
|
Robert, Holly, Aston
|
Sgt
|
777618
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Harris
|
F.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Southall (LL6)
|
Harris
|
F
|
LSgt
|
|
|
RASC
|
Harrison
|
I.C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Arthur, Herbert
|
LSgt
|
MM
|
RE; (CA109)
|
||
John, Grismond
|
Lt
|
341531
|
MiD
|
later Major (CA74); MiD post war
|
|
William, Fulton
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA80)
|
|
Hartinson
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RHA
|
Hartley
|
Cyril
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hartley
|
G
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (LL6)
|
Hartness
|
T
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Haslar
|
E
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
5382068
|
|
R. Berks Regt; (CA88) (PG)
|
|
Hatton
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Charles, Robert
|
LCpl
|
3460493
|
|
Lancs. Fus; kia
|
|
Hay
|
James
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Hay
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Hay
|
S.G.D.
|
Capt
|
|
|
RA
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
4698446
|
BEM
|
KOYLI; CA109; wounded 1/3/43. WO417/58
|
|
Hayward
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
S.E.
|
LCpl
|
5382367
|
|
Ox & Bucks LI; wounded 26/2/43; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
|
Head
|
V.G.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Healey
|
George, William, 'Tim'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Longsight, Manchester (CA60) (CA119)
|
Heath
|
John, 'Lofty'
|
Dvr
|
3736045
|
|
RASC
|
Heaton
|
Harold
|
LCpl
|
|
|
From Lancs. (CA90)
|
Hebden
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Hedges
|
Roy
|
Spr
|
5510920
|
|
RE; wounded 24/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Heeley
|
Ray
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA21)(CA81)
|
Hefren
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Heitzmann
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
|
from Ham, Surrey (CA11) (CA82)
|
|
John, T.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW 26/2/43
|
||
Reginald, William
|
Pte
|
3605675
|
|
Border Regt; wounded 26/2/43 WO417/58
|
|
Henry
|
John
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Henry
|
A
|
LSgt
|
|
|
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Henson
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Kent (LL6)
|
Henson
|
R
|
Cpl
|
5619627
|
|
Devonshire Regt
|
Vincent
|
Pte
|
3390105
|
|
E. Lancs: (CA118); emig Canada; PoW 26/2/43 WO417/59
|
|
Ernest, Maxwell
|
Gnr
|
14317992
Police
|
|
RA; kia with SAS
|
|
Hewitson
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Co. Durham (LL6)
|
Henry
|
LCpl
|
3531248
|
|
Mancs Regt; PoW
|
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
14646094
|
|
R. Fus; wounded 24/1/45 WO417/88
|
|
Hicks
|
|
CSMI
|
|
|
|
Higgins
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Highland
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Higgins
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo lka Manchester (LL6)
|
Higson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hill
|
G.W.
|
LSgt
|
4918876
|
|
S.Staffs R; & 12 Cdo (LL6); NWE CasList WO417/76
|
Joseph, Frederick
|
Pte
|
4981008
|
|
Sherwood Forresters; wounded Normandy
|
|
Hill
|
L
|
Pte
|
14801551
|
|
|
Hill
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thomas, Peter
|
Pte
|
2614242
|
|
Essex Regt; PoW Tunisia
|
|
Hillhouse
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hillman
|
Denis, Victor, 'Danny'
|
A/Sgt
|
6016974
|
|
Essex Regt; wounded 22/6/44 CasList WO417/78; (CA100)
|
Hills
|
H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Walworth (LL6)
|
Hills
|
E.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hinchcliff
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Rotherham (LL6)
|
James, Buchanan, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
2828230
|
|
Seaforths; wounded 26Feb'43 CasList WO417/58; (CA91)
|
|
Hobden
|
Wilfred, John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Headington, Oxon. (CA120) (LL6)
|
Hobson
|
Albert
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Hastings (CA120)
|
Hobson
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Pendeleton, Salford (LL6)
|
Hodgson
|
J. 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Cumberland (CA107)
|
Holdcroft
|
Tom
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Holden
|
William, Eric, 'Ted' 'Scouse'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Holder
|
Raymond, John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Holland
|
Ernest, Anthony
|
C/Sgt
|
|
|
from Hitchin (CA96)
|
Holliday
|
Donald, Eddie
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
D
|
Pte
|
4979103
|
|
SLI; wounded x2; and 12 Cdo (LL6)
|
|
Holmes
|
F.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Harrow (LL6)
|
Holt
|
E
|
Pte
|
3386048
|
|
Border Regt 2nd Bn; wounded 8/11/42 WO417/54
|
Homer
|
J
|
Pte
|
14788326
|
|
R. Warwicks Regt; wounded 22/3/45 WO417/90
|
Harry, W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
HWT; and 12 Cdo (CA71 and CA117)
|
|
Leslie, Percy, 'Pop'
|
Gnr
|
798851
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Hooper
|
C. 'Taffy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hopkins
|
'Taffy'
|
Pte
|
|
|
SWB
|
Hopkins
|
H.A.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
John, Anthony
|
LCpl
|
7346283
|
|
RAMC; (CA59)
|
|
Horrocks
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Howard
|
'Jock'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Howarth
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Howell
|
Arthur, Campbell
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Howells
|
Reginald, L.
|
Pte
|
14552223
|
|
Welch R; WO417/76 CasList NWE ; (LL6)
|
Howie
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Howlett
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Huddlestone
|
George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA63)
|
Hudson
|
Charles, Frank
|
Sgt
|
5391368
|
|
Ox&Bucks; 6Jun44 CasList WO417/77
|
Hudson
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
died 9/12/1955 (CA22)
|
Hudson
|
W.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Burnley; (LL6)
|
Hughes
|
John, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RAMC; (LL6)
|
Lawson
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA (CA36)
|
|
Terence, James
|
Lt
|
229276
|
|
Royal Scots; 1 Tp; kia
|
|
Hume
|
W.
|
|
|
|
(CA93)
|
John, Francis
|
Lt
|
106698
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Humphreys
|
Joe, E.
|
Cpl, post war Capt
|
14402621
|
|
and 12 Cdo; R Welch post war 63 Gurkha Inf. Bde.
|
Hunt
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
G W
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Norman, Pearson
|
LCpl
|
288701
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; died in training
|
|
Hurst
|
John, K.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
R.I.
|
Rfn
|
7019428
|
|
R.Ulster Rifles; 9/6/44 wounded WO417/77
|
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
101 Troop joined 2SBS; (G.B. Courtney 2SBS, p71)
|
|
Hutchison
|
J.K.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Perth, Scotland (LL6) (poss ident with above)
|
Hutton
|
Walter, J.
|
LCpl
|
4389983
|
|
Green Howards; CasList WO417/77;
(CA86)
|
Hyland
|
D
|
Pte
|
321920
|
|
West Yorks; Wounded 26/2/43 WO417/58
|
Hyles
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
3 tp medic (No.6 Cdo website)
|
Hynch
|
Gordon, Robert, Benny
|
Pte
|
|
|
A&SH; (No.6 Cdo website)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ibberson
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Barnsley (LL6)
|
John, R.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; died mining accident 1955 (CA23)
|
|
Ingle
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ingram
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jacks
|
Henry, 'Harry'
|
Pte
|
6146169
|
|
E Surrey Regt; from Hackney (CA119)
|
Jackson
|
Harold, Protheroe,
|
Lt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; known as Jacko (CA112)
|
Percival
|
Pte
|
3390553
|
|
E Lancs; PoW 26/2/43 CasList WO417/59
|
|
Samuel, Clifford
|
LCpl
|
18877298
|
|
RE; PoW 26/2/43
CasList WO417/60
|
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
7640081
|
|
REME; kia
|
|
James
|
W.T.
|
TSM
|
5187831
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL7); Glosters/ Mar'45 CasListWO417/90.
|
W.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA14)
|
|
Jeffries
|
Walter, Henry
|
LCpl
|
6769055
|
|
R. Fus; wounded 31/7/44 CasList WO417/80
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
5336785
|
|
R Berkshire Regt; kia
|
|
Glyn
|
Sgt
|
2734865
|
BEM
|
Welsh Guards; from Bootle (CA98)
|
|
John
|
Albert, H.M.
|
LSgt
|
551254
|
|
RAVC; wounded 20Aug44 WO417/80; (CA105)(CA118)
|
John
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Swansea (LL7)
|
Roy
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Cardiff Branch (CA44, 56, 66)
|
|
John
|
W
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
Grenadiers
|
William, H.
|
Fus
|
6482272
|
|
R. Fus; (LL7); PoW 26/2/43 CasList WO417/60
|
|
Johnson | Harry, H. | Pte | 7385968 | RAMC; PoW 26/2/43 CasList WO417/59 | |
Joiner
|
Robert, Frank 'Mac'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and HOC (PG); (CA92)
|
Burt
|
Pfc
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf. (PG)
|
|
Francis, L
|
LSgt
|
3853954
|
|
Loyal Regt; (CA39); 11/4/45 wounded CasList WO417/91
|
|
Frank, Joseph, George
|
Pte
|
5957106
|
|
Beds & Herts Regt; PoW Tunisia WO417/61; (CA85)
|
|
Jones
|
Gerald, J.
|
Capt
|
|
MiD
|
Hampshires (CA72)
|
Jones
|
Joseph, Harold
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jordan
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
No.6 Cdo website
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
King's Regt; wounded x2; from Oldham (CA119)
|
||
Joyce
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frederick, George
|
Capt
|
91377
|
|
R Fusiliers; died UK in climbing accident
|
|
Kaneen
|
J.T.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Isle of Man (LL7)
|
Kay
|
John,Maurice, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from London resettled in Dumbarton (Ernie Horan)
|
Keats
|
Evan,Charles, Beverly, Scott
|
Lt
|
328922
|
MC
|
RAMC
|
Keay
|
Alexander, John
|
Lt (later HonCapt)
|
217292
|
|
R Sigs; Escape evasion report WO208/4257
|
Keeling
|
James
|
Tpr
|
|
RAC; post war teacher Streatham School; (PG 6 Cdo panorama)
|
|
Keith
|
John
|
Pte
|
3063958
|
|
R Scots; PoW 26/2/43 WO417/59; query Jack Keith (CA101)
|
Kelly
|
Edward, P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Tyldesley (CA109)
|
Kelly
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Fife (LL7)
|
Kemp
|
Ernest, Edward
|
Pte
|
7374585
|
|
RAMC (ref.email)
|
Harold, Robert, Francis
|
Sgt
|
5412410
|
MM
|
Duke Of Wellington Regt
|
|
Kenny
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Kenshole
|
Morgan, Charles
|
Spr
|
|
RE; (CA69); CasLists wounded 12Jun44.
|
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
5621546
|
|
Devonshire Regt; kia
|
|
Kerry
|
Harold, Frederick, Nico
|
Gnr
|
917704
|
|
RA; lka Hove (LL7)
|
Keys
|
G.J.G
|
Lt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Eric, Robert
|
LSgt
|
MM
|
RE; kia
|
||
Thomas
|
Pte
|
14803637
|
|
QRR; kia
|
|
King
|
C.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Scarborough (LL7)
|
King
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
King
|
J.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Kingsmore
|
C.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kingsmore
|
William
|
Pte
|
6982771
|
|
R Innis. Fus; wounded NWE 22/6/44 WO417/78
|
Kirk
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Kirk
|
Robert, Davidson
|
Bdr |
929982
|
|
RA; PoW 6/1/43 WO344/176/2.
|
Kirk
|
R.D.
|
SSgt
|
|
|
lka Melbourne (LL7)
|
Kirwan
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Stewarton (CA83)
|
Kirwan
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
RAC
|
Kjaer
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
R East Kent Regt
|
Knight
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo; lka W. Croydon (LL7)
|
Knowles
|
W.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Knox
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Knox
|
R.D. 'Ghoulie'
|
Capt
|
124210
|
|
Leicestershire Regt
|
Laird
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
lka Portobello (LL7)
|
Laird
|
J.P.
|
Pte
|
3314122
|
|
R. Scots; wounded 12/6/44 CasList WO417/77.
|
Lamb
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Warsash (LL7)
|
Lambert
|
Sidney , Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
3Cdo Apr43 - Jul45 (CA67);(CA114)
|
Lamont
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lancaster
|
J.E. 'Jim'
|
Sig
|
|
|
R Signals; lka Sutton Coldfield (LL7)
|
Langford
|
K
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 2 Cdo (LL7)
|
Lansdowne
|
Herbert
|
Cpl
|
14632206
|
|
East Surrey Regt
|
Brian, Chales, 'Larry'
|
TSM
|
921706
|
|
RE; wounded 26/2/43; from Shoreham by Sea (CA95)
|
|
Larkins
|
W
|
LCpl
|
2880641
|
|
RNF
|
Laverty
|
J
|
Gnr
|
5123943
|
|
RA 12 Cdo; wounded 6Cdo 10/6/44 WO417/77; (LL7)
|
Henry
|
LBdr
|
808452
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Lawford
|
John, James
|
Pte
|
14729485
|
|
Somerset LI
|
Thomas, Henry
|
Pte
|
5827055
|
|
Loyal Regt; wounded 12/6/44 CasList WO417/76
|
|
Layton
|
George, Anderson
|
Pte
|
10586271
|
|
RAOC; HOC; 6Jun44 CasList WO417/77; No6Cdo website
|
Marshall, John, Adam
|
Capt
|
197175
|
|
Recce Corp, RAC; kia
|
|
Clark, Edmond, John, 'Eddy'
|
Maj
|
164608
|
MC
|
Glosters & Recce Regt
|
|
Elwood, G. 'Buss'
|
Sgt
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf. (PG)
|
|
Lee
|
E.G. Adrian
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Lee
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
A&SH
|
K
|
Pte
|
4807309
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt (PoW)
|
|
Leech
|
William, S.V.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Leech
|
W.T.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA117)
|
Lees
|
G.J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Upminster (LL7)
|
Leith
|
W.J.
|
Sgt
|
3450940
|
|
6 Cdo website
|
John
|
Sgt
|
862741
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Lewendon
|
Alfred, Roy
|
Pte
|
14753021
|
|
Hamps. Regt; (PG)
|
Anthony, David
|
Lt Col
|
95626
|
DSO MBE
|
Dorset Regt
|
|
Lewis
|
Edward, Luger, 'Lou'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
George, Edward
|
Cpl (later Sgt)
|
102256
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
|
Lewis
|
James
|
Capt
|
|
|
RA
|
Lewis
|
Leonard, Albert
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Fort Lauderdale (CA96)
|
Lewis
|
R
|
Pte
|
14762569
|
|
|
Lewis
|
R.D.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Dorset Regt
|
Lewis
|
Robert, Albert, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
Thomas, L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lieven
|
Paul
|
Capt
|
|
MC and bar
|
Canadian RA; WO373/2/402; bar to MC - LG36358.
|
Lilley
|
R.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 10 Cdo lka Northants (LL7)
|
William
|
LSgt
|
3595103
|
MM
|
Border Regt; (CA107)
|
|
William
|
Pte
|
3660649
|
|
S.Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Little
|
A.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Little
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Lancaster (LL7)
|
Richard, Percy
|
Lt
|
149081
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; & T/Major 2SBS
|
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
14986652
|
|
Durham LI; wounded 11/4/45
|
|
Lodge
|
Roy, Frank, 'Taffy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Welch Regt
|
Wally
|
Pte
|
3852004
|
|
Loyals; (CA45); wounded x2 30/11/42 CasList WO417/55
9/6/44 CasList WO417/76.
|
|
Long
|
John, Campbell
|
Lt (later Maj)
|
86401
|
|
King's Shropshire LI
|
Lonsdale
|
Wilfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Paul, Peter
|
Capt
|
153056
|
MM
|
Border Regt
|
|
Robert, Stephen
|
Fus
|
4206066
|
|
R.Welch Fus; kia
|
|
Lowe
|
J
|
Pte
|
5343400
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
William
|
Gnr
|
11414508
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Lowry
|
Sidney, H.
|
Gnr
|
178473
|
|
RA
|
Loxton
|
J.C.
|
Maj
|
|
|
RAMC
|
A
|
Pte
|
3776529
|
|
King's Regt (Liverpool) wounded 20/8/44 NWE
|
|
Lundgren
|
P.J.
|
Cpl
|
5951008
|
|
Beds&Herts; wounded NWE CasList WO417/77
|
Macalpine
|
Archibald, Lewis, Nichol
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Iain, Ferguson
|
Lt.Col
|
135469
|
|
Black Watch; OC No.6
|
|
Kenneth, Andrew
|
TSM
|
929175
|
|
RA; CasList 26/2/43; CA86
|
|
Alistair, Kenneth, McLeod
|
Capt
|
95271
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia
|
|
Mackie
|
Charles
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Macleod
|
F.H. 'Jock'
|
Maj
|
58125
|
|
Cameron Hldrs
|
John, Brown
|
Sig
|
2326886
|
|
R.Signals; kia
|
|
John
|
Rfn
|
7018924
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
|
Mallet
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
CA32
|
Manbridge
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Border Regt
|
Mansley
|
Alan
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bideford (CA90)
|
Markey
|
Walter
|
Cpl |
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Marsh
|
William, James, Alfred
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RASC
|
Alban, S.
|
Cpl
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf.
|
|
Martin
|
Charlie
|
Pte
|
|
|
settled in Dumbarton post war (Ernie Horan)
|
Charles, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Cudworth Yorkshire (CA120)
|
|
Richard, Thomas
|
LSgt
|
3384468
|
|
E.Lancs Regt; (CA77); 30/11/42 CasList WO417/55
|
|
Mason
|
Victor
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Mason aka Weinberg
|
Gary
|
Cpl
|
6387028
|
|
R West Kent Regt
|
Masters aka Arany
|
Peter
|
LCpl
|
6387025
|
|
R West Kent Regt
|
Mawbay
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Maxwell
|
Charles, Edwin
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA78)
|
Maycock
|
Gordon
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Mayes
|
Robert
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
John, Ronald, D.
|
Major
|
71115
|
MiD
|
Somerset LI; PoW; from Bilbury Glos. (CA100)
|
|
Frederick, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
4128073
|
|
Cheshire Regt; (LL11); PoW
|
|
McBallanting
|
George
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; wounded 24/1/45 CasList WO417/88.
|
|
McCann
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McCullum
|
Hugh
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
McCullum
|
John, Gordon
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Gaylord, L. 'Mac'
|
Pfc
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf.
|
|
Peter
|
Rfn
|
3599032
|
|
Border Regt; wunded 26/2/43 WO417/58; Died Korean war, RUR
|
|
McDermott
|
Arthur
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
McDonnell
|
F.G. Peter
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
T.E.
Edward,' Jock'
|
Sgt
|
14317301
Police ??
|
|
Black Watch; wounded 20/8/44 WO417/80
|
|
McEwan
|
S.T.D.
|
LSgt
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo lka Saltcoats (LL11)
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
3970079
|
|
Welch Regt; Wounded, PoW.
|
|
Edward, James
|
Cpl
|
4541847
|
|
West Yorks Regt; kia
|
|
McGill
|
G.
|
Cpl
|
3310535
|
|
HLI; wounded NWE 8/6/44 CasList WO417/77
|
McGregor Aka Kury
|
John, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
6387030
|
|
R West Kent Regt
|
Andrew
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Falkirk (CA67)
|
|
McLaughlan
|
A
|
Pte
|
4441695
|
|
Durham L I
|
McLean
|
Angus
|
Capt
|
75899
|
|
RAMC
|
McLeod
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
McLuckie
|
James, Caskie
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RE
|
Victor
|
LCpl
|
408618
|
|
E. Surrey Regt; kia
|
|
McSherry
|
John, G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hugh
|
Cpl
|
5989347
|
|
Beds & Herts; kia
|
|
L.E.
|
Pte
|
14803080
|
|
South Wales Borderers; wounded 11/4/45
|
|
Walter
|
Pte
|
3864601
|
|
Loyal Regt; kia
|
|
Miles
|
Joseph, Dexter
|
|
|
|
US Army (medic)
|
Miles
|
John, Phillip, Frederick
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSO
|
Ox & Bucks
|
Millar
|
Robert, Archer,
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
Derek, Elton, 'Dusty'
|
Major
|
326933
|
MC
|
A&SH
|
|
Alexander
|
Sgt
|
2878140
|
|
Gordons/SBS/2SAS kia
|
|
Mills
|
Dennis, Frank
|
Pte
|
14424662
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Mills
|
L.D.
|
Pte
|
14279015
|
|
Dorset Regt; WO417/88
|
Mills
|
V.H.
|
Capt
|
51999
|
|
|
Derek
|
Lt Col
|
14818
|
DSO,MC
|
Irish Gds
|
|
Alexander, Wiseman
|
Sgt
|
2322340
|
|
R.Signals; kia
|
|
Gerald, C.S.
|
Capt later Brigadier
|
59057
|
DSO
|
RE
|
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
4861173
|
|
Leics Regt; kia
|
|
Robert
|
Pte (later WO2)
|
6103111
|
|
Queen's Royal Regt;(CA119)(CA28)
|
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA76)
|
|
Morgan
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
2 tp; Sheffield (CA23)
|
Morris
|
Clifford, 'Cliff'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA46)(CA70
|
Morris
|
J.A.
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Morris
|
R.F.
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; wounded 26Feb43 N.Africa WO417/58
|
|
Robert, John
|
Pte
|
6977247
|
|
R. Innis. Fus; kia
|
|
Morton
|
Ernest, Albert
|
Pte
|
|
|
emig South Australia (CA120)
|
Morton
|
Keith,' Ken'
|
Capt
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo, from Witham Essex (CA120)
|
Charles, 'Cec'
|
Cpl
|
4538951
|
|
W Yorks Rgt; NWE CasList WO417/76; (CA100)
|
|
Muff
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Muggeridge
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
Highland LI
|
Mulhearn
|
Thomas
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Barassie, Ayrshire (CA120)
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
2933221
|
|
QOCH; wounded 30/11/42
CasLists WO417/55; (PG)
|
|
Douglas, Russell
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; and CBTC (CA99)
|
|
Murray
|
F.R.
|
Pte
|
4130894 Cheshires
|
|
CasLists 26Feb43; PoW escape query (WO417/78)
|
Murray
|
Frederick, Dymore
|
Capt
|
150128
|
|
Black Watch (LG34988 and LG37488) (CA3)(CA20)(CA31)
|
Gavin, Stuart
|
Lt
|
262386
|
MC
|
RAC 5th Innis; (LL9); MC in Korean War; later Lt. Col.
|
|
Murray
|
J
|
Pte
|
3389759
|
|
E.Lancs Regt; PoW Italy CasLists WO417/57
|
James, Wilson
|
Fus
|
3448923
|
|
Lancs Fus; kia
|
|
Murray
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
Cheshire Regt
|
Murtagh
|
Martin, 'Monty'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; 2Tp; (PG); (CA107)
|
Myres
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Int Corp
|
Douglas, James
|
Sgt
|
5253563
|
MM
|
Worc Regt
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
5577262
|
|
Wilts Regt; kia
|
|
Neale
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
4862310
|
|
Leics. Regt; PoW Italy CasLists WO417/57
|
Jack
|
Pte (later Cpl)
|
5776759
|
|
R. Norfolk
|
|
Nichols (Nell)
|
Gerald, Peter
|
Cpl
|
6305464
|
|
The Buffs; attached from 10 Cdo 3 Troop wounded 2July44 - WO417/78.
|
Nelson
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Cameronians
|
Nelson
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3246269
|
|
2 Tp; joined 6Cdo 15/2/44; emig.Australia (CA105)
|
Nelson
|
Thomas, Frederick
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Cleethorpes (CA77)
|
Harold
|
LBdr
|
857486
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Andrew, David
|
Pte
|
|
R. Warwicks. Regt; kia
|
||
A.
|
Pte
|
3534751
|
|
Mancs Regt; 22/11/42 wounded WO417/55
|
|
Newman
|
Walter
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
James, E. 'Danny'
|
Sgt
|
7886906
|
|
RAC and 2 SBS; from Bradford (CA79) (PG)
|
|
Newton
|
A
|
Pte
|
14202332
|
|
|
Newton
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
3387132
|
|
E.Lancs Regt; PoW Italy CasLists WO417/57
|
Nicholson
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Nolan
|
Francis
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA101)
|
Alexander
|
Sgt
|
4269882
|
MM
|
RNF
|
|
Colin
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Lancs. (CA107)
|
|
Oakley
|
Maurice, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Oakley
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Oates
|
Eric
|
Dvr
|
|
|
(CA16); (CA102); (PG)
|
Oatley
|
Alexander, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
|
1940 RA Attestation Records; (CSC); 17Nov43 Duke of Wellington Regt
|
|
O'Donoghue
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
J
|
Pte
|
2993565
|
|
A&SH; wounded 29/4/45 CasList WO417/92
|
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
6405572
|
|
R. Sussex Regt; wounded 14/2/45 WO417/88; (CA118)
|
|
Ollerenshaw
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG); (LL9)
|
Olsen
|
Albert, Eric
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA104)
|
O'Neill
|
Thomas, Swinton
|
LCpl
|
890789
|
|
from Bolton Lancs (CA120)
|
Patrick
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia
|
||
Orr
|
J
|
Pte
|
3310172
|
|
Highland LI
|
Owen
|
Phillip, John 'Taff'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Owen
|
Sidney
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Cheshire Regt
|
Owens
|
O.J.
|
Pte
|
14380818
|
|
King's (Liverpool) Regt; wounded NWE 20/8/44 WO417/81; (LL9)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alan, George
|
LSgt
|
6984004
|
|
R. Inniskilling Fus; & 12 Cdo (CA56); CasLists
|
|
Paul, H.
|
PFC
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34 Inf. (PG)
|
|
Panther
|
Lewis, Ronald
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA118)
|
Pargeter
|
Arthur, Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
3 Troop (PG)
|
Robert, John
|
Gdsm
|
14241686
Police
|
|
Irish Gds; Pow North Africa; Police Intake
|
|
Parkinson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama image 1943)
|
Edwin
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; kia
|
||
Paterson
|
Andrew, Farquhar
|
Pte |
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama image 1943)
|
Payne
|
J
|
Sgt
|
5047779
|
|
N.Staffs; wounded 1944 CasList WO417/77
|
Pealing
|
Ronald
|
Spr
|
14246025
|
|
RE; (CA59, CA119); CasList 7Jun44 WO417/76 and 77
|
Kenneth
|
Pte
|
14241688
Police
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
George
|
Fus
|
14241752
Police
|
|
R.Fus; wounded 22/11/42 WO417/55
|
|
Cyril, Stanley
|
Tpr
|
|
|
and 5 Cdo (CA83)
|
|
J.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
New Zealand (CA54)
|
|
James
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Edinburgh (CA102)
|
|
Joseph
|
Bdr
|
|
|
1 tp (CA37)
|
|
Leonard, William, ' Inky'
|
Pte
|
14646360
|
MM
|
Dorset Regt
|
|
Pensom
|
John, 'Sam'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA7), (CA24)
|
Perry
|
A.E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Saltdean, Brighton (LL9)
|
Peterson
|
A.E.
|
RQMS
|
|
|
from East Grinstead, Sussex (CA7)(LL9)
|
Petrie
|
Jim
|
|
|
|
(CA100); PG
|
Michael, R.S.
|
LCpl
|
240303
|
MC
|
R. Berks.Regt; later Capt (CA105)
|
|
G
|
Pte
|
14759280
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 24Jan1945
|
|
George
|
CSM
|
2618510
|
|
Greandier Guards; (CA76) (PG)
|
|
Phillips
|
H
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Bath (LL9)
|
Phillips
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Phillips
|
Kenneth
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; Later Sgt (CA78 and CA79)
|
Norman, Arthur, Firth
|
LCpl
|
14241828
Police
|
|
Black Watch; wounded 1943 and 1944
|
|
Phillips
|
W
|
LSgt
|
4533661
|
|
Border Rgt; CasLists: PoW Escape/evasion WO208/5400
|
Phillips
|
W.H.
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Manchester (LL9)
|
James
|
Rfn
|
14735641
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles; kia
|
|
Pickthall
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943) |
Piggott
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
(Obits)
|
Pinkett
|
S.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(No.6 Cdo website)
|
Pluck
|
Frederick, Walter, Tredrea
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(CA97)
|
Peter, R.D.
|
Pte
|
6351398
|
|
QORWK; CasList NWE WO417/77; (LL9) (PG)
|
|
Edward, 'Ginger'
|
Fus
|
6482259
|
|
R.Fus; (CA111); PoW 26/2/43 WO417/60
|
|
Donald
|
Sig
|
14414990
|
|
R.Signals; kia
|
|
Powell
|
D.H.G.J.
|
Major
|
|
|
Capt - Maj. 6/6/44 (WD) Adjutant 8/8/44 (WD)
|
Power
|
William, Haydon 'Taff'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Post war HM Prison Service (CA58); later residing Tring (CA92)
|
Henry
|
Gnr
|
14241716
Police
|
|
RA; PoW; LL9 from
Newcastle
|
|
Frederick, Amos
|
Sgt
|
404153
|
DCM
|
RAC (CA8)
|
|
Preen
|
Albert, R. 'Joe'
|
Sgt
|
4031087
|
|
KSLI; WO417/52, 59, & 76 ; died NZ(CA90)
|
Prendiville
|
G.F.
|
Pte
|
4987053
|
|
RAMC; wounded NWE 11/4/45 WO417/91
|
Preston
|
A.A.
|
LCpl
|
13022947
|
|
Green Howards; 5/7/44 wounded WO417/79
|
George
|
LSgt
|
4127619
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia
|
|
Henry, Ryan
|
Capt
|
|
|
Staffs Regt; champion trainer horse racing
|
|
Prideaux
|
Victor, R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
later S/Sgt (CA74)
|
Priest
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Warley (CA92)
|
Thomas, Henry
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; and 5 Cdo; from Enfield (CA43)
|
|
George, Joseph
|
Pte
|
14766071
|
|
Suffolk Regt; kia
|
|
Pritchard
|
Phillip, Henry, Biggerton
|
LSgt later
Lt Col
|
7952828
|
|
RAC; 3 Troop (CA11)(CA23); CasLists WO417/88; RAA post war (CA63)
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
819268
|
|
RA; died result of grenade accident
|
|
Pudner
|
Raymond
|
LBdr
|
2067669
|
|
RA; wounded 8Jun'44 CasList WO417/76; CA102
|
Geoffrey, F.
|
Pte
|
14241852
Police
|
|
1960 Hamps Police Insp (CA30, CA82)
|
|
Kenneth
|
Gnr
|
14398517
|
|
RA; died of wounds
|
|
Alan, Creswell, Holman
|
Capt
|
86776
|
MC
|
RA; kia
|
|
Quick
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Herts. (CA117)
|
Edmund Spencer
|
Sgt
|
|
BEM
|
(CA103)
|
|
William, C.
|
Capt
|
75184
|
|
Beds & Herts; 8/6/44 Cas WO417/6 (CA5)
|
|
Walter
|
TSM
|
2754334
|
MM
|
S. Staffs
|
|
Ramsay
|
John
|
Fus
|
|
|
Royal Fusiliers and 30AU (aka Ramenski)
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
14241637
Police
|
|
York and Lancs; kia
|
|
Rasmussen
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA6, CA71)
|
Jack, Ernest, or Ernest, Jack.
|
Sgt
|
14241867
Police
|
|
RAC; wounded 3/8/44 WO417/80; (CA86)
|
|
Rawlings
|
William, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Romford (CA75)
|
Rayner
|
Richard, Francis, Arthur
|
Pte
|
14766079
|
|
(No.6 Cdo website)
|
Rayner
|
V
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Read
|
Nigel, F.
|
Capt
|
57091
|
|
R Norfolk Regt later Lt Col; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Reddin
|
John, Patrick
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Kirby (CA98)
|
Reed
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA112)
|
D
|
Pte
|
3961440
|
|
Welch Regt; 24/3/45 wounded WO417/90.
|
|
John, Leslie 'Tim'
|
Lt
|
1507949 and 315706
|
MiD
|
RA/RWF/1Cdo/4Cdo
|
|
Reiter
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
(PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Relph
|
William, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Hastings (CA101)
|
Renicks
|
C.C.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 4 Cdo (CA95)
|
Victor, Ernest
|
Cpl
|
6482268
|
|
R. Fusiliers; (CA88)
|
|
Rescorle
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
14692610
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; 22/3/45 CasList WO417/90
|
Raymond, 'Taffy'
|
Gdm
|
|
|
later Det Insp. Cyprus Police (CA23)
|
|
Rhead
|
Frederick
|
Sgt
|
911374
|
|
RA; CasList WO417/88
|
Richards
|
Royston
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from S. Wales (CA70)
|
Richards
|
Tom
|
Pte
|
|
|
later Sgt; from Dorset (CA81)
|
Richmond
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; wounded 20/8/44 NWE ref WO417/81
|
|
C.
|
LCpl
|
2888979
|
|
Gordons; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90; lka Annan (LL9)
|
|
Thomas, William
|
Sgt
|
Police
|
|
& 1Bde (CA36); 1967 Ch Supt Liverpool City Police (Liverpool Echo)
|
|
Ridley
|
John
|
Gdm
|
|
|
|
Riley
|
Harold
|
Fus
|
|
|
R Welch Fusilier
|
Henry
|
LCpl
|
5389386
|
|
Ox and Bucks; kia
|
|
Ritter
|
Harry, 'Herman the German'
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA104); (PG)
|
Charles, Edward, James
|
Rfn
|
S 59005
Police
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Roberts
|
R.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL10) lka Quinton, Birmingham
|
Robertson
|
V.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL10) lka Leytonsone
|
Douglas, Arthur, 'Robbie'
|
Capt
|
179957
|
MC, MBE
|
RA; MC in Tunisia
|
|
Robinson
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Robinson
|
Ronald
|
Gnr
|
4452878
|
|
RA; wounded 20/8/44 NWE ref WO417/81; (CA104)
|
John
|
Pte
|
14492347
|
|
DLI; died on active service
|
|
Rodgers
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
C.K.
|
Gnr
|
14241693 Police
|
|
RA
|
|
Rollinson
|
I
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
Alexander, Scott
|
Major 2i/c
|
68201
|
MiD
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Root
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Rosenthall
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 and 4 Cdos (LL10)
|
Ross
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
J.H.F.W.
|
Pte
|
14241805 Police
|
|
S Staffs Rgt; CasList WO417/70
|
|
Rotheram
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Stanley
|
LCpl
|
3449244
|
|
Lancs. Fus; died grenade accident
|
|
Raymond, John
|
Pte
|
4865454
|
|
Leics. Regt; CasList WO417/58
|
|
Rowe
|
B.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Sutton Coldfield (LL10)
|
Grahame
|
Pte
|
14491749
|
|
Gordons; kia
|
|
Eric, Douglas
|
LCpl
|
7598224
|
|
REME; PoW N. Africa; WO344/273/2.
|
|
Roy
|
Thomas, H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Rudd
|
Anthony, Tony'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Cameron Highlanders and No.4 Cdo (photo in 4 Cdo gallery) |
Runcie
|
R.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Banffshire (LL10)
|
Douglas, Alexander
|
T/Capt
|
|
MC
|
N Staffs Regt
|
|
James, Victor
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bognor Regis (CA102)
|
|
Russell
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ryans
|
Richard, G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Reading (CA116)
|
William, John
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; & 4 Bde (LL10);(CA117)
|
|
Richard
|
LSgt
|
2328048
|
|
R.Signals; kia
|
|
Salisbury
|
A.L.
|
Sgt
|
4974614
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
Frank
|
Pte
|
14241695 Police
|
|
KOSB; PoW 26/2/43; (LL10)
|
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
14624399
Police
|
|
Cameronians; kia
|
|
Sargent
|
George, Cecil
|
CSMI
|
|
|
later Lt; from Edinburgh (CA118)
|
William
|
Sgt
|
3445770
|
|
Lancs Fus; wounded 11/4/45 - WO417/91; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
|
Savory
|
Dennis
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; retired policeman from Frenchay, Bristol (CA52)(CA97)(PG)
|
Scarborough
|
F
|
Pte
|
14801616
|
|
|
Geoffrey
|
Pte
|
6216387
|
|
Middx Regt; (CA119); wounded 11Apr 1945
|
|
Scott
|
Andrew, P.
|
Lt
|
|
|
lka Paisley (CA104)
|
Scott
|
J.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (LL10)
|
John, Murray
|
Capt
|
124144
|
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Scott
|
John, William, 'Big Bill'
|
Spr (Sgt)
|
2156928
|
|
RE; 3 Troop (CA8 and CA40)
|
Scourfield
|
R. David
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
Scupholme
|
Laurence, Eric
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Scunthorpe (CA40)
|
Joseph, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
3975389
|
|
Welch Regt; (CA92); CasList WO417/76
|
|
Searle
|
E.V.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
lka Enfield (LL10)
|
Sellar
|
N
|
Pte
|
14404694
|
|
SWB; CasList NW Europe WO417/76
|
John
|
Fus
|
2983817
|
MID
|
RNF; award N.Africa
|
|
Sewell
|
L.J.
|
Gnr
|
2037997
|
|
RA; wounded 11/4/45 CasList WO417/91
|
William
|
Pte
|
3600398
|
|
Border Regt; died accident UK
|
|
Sharp
|
J.O.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo; lka Brighton (LL10)
|
Sharps
|
Francis
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Winsford (CA106)
|
Shaw
|
J.F.C.
|
Lt
|
129492
|
|
R.N.F/ CMWTC, 12 Cdo 30AU
|
Sheardown
|
Frank, Bingley
|
Lt
|
7905026
337788
|
|
KOYLI; 2nd Lt.4/1/45 LG36934; (CA22, CA115)
|
Sheldon
|
John, Robert
|
Gnr
|
2064169
|
|
RA; (PG)
|
Shepherd
|
Harold
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 12 Cdo (CA87) (CA114)
|
Sheppard
|
Jock
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
Sherman
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 2 Cdo; lka Wickford (LL10)
|
Short
|
George, H.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Siddall
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Portslade (CA113)
|
Siddeway
|
John, 'Titch'
|
Tpr
|
4270078
|
|
RNF; CasList 12Jun44 WO417/77 CA39
|
Ronald
|
Sgt
|
|
MiD
|
101 tp and 2SBS
|
|
Simmons
|
Thomas, Edward
|
Pte
|
4626620
|
|
Duke Of Wellington Regt; CasList 24/1/45 WO417/88
|
Alexander, John
|
Pte
|
5886068
|
|
Northants Regt; kia
|
|
Evan
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; emigrated Canada (CA65)
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
14634204
|
|
Black Watch; died of wounds Normandy
|
|
Simpson
|
Reginald
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Edward, G
|
Pte
|
|
|
R West Kent Regt &12 Cdo (CA29, CA86)
|
|
Skeels
|
B
|
Rfn
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; lka Romford (LL10)
|
Skinner
|
Alexander William
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Dunstable (CA73)
|
Bernard, Gordon
|
Lt
|
273561
|
|
R. Berks. Regt; died in traffic accident UK
|
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
4128169
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia
|
|
Marshall, Gordon
|
TSM
|
4269967
|
MID; R.N.F.
|
POW 27Feb'43. WO417/60; (CA18)
|
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
3393214
|
|
E. Lancs Regt wounded x2, CasList WO417/77 &88
|
|
Gordon, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Yelverton (CA75)
|
|
Smith
|
Arthur, Reginald, 'Reg'
|
Fus
|
|
|
Australia (CA98)
|
Smith
|
David, Elliot
|
CSM
|
|
|
from Brechin (CA112)
|
Smith
|
D.F.J.
|
Pte
|
5674630
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 12/11/42 WO417/55
|
Smith
|
Eric
|
Gnr (Dvr)
|
961044
|
|
RA attestations 1939; WO417/77
|
Smith
|
Eric, A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 4 and 7 Cdos (CA101)
|
George, Edward
|
Pte
|
5051523
|
|
N. Staffs. Regt; kia
|
|
Smith
|
Gordon
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (CA63)
|
Smith
|
James, Keith
|
Capt
|
49582
|
|
RA; 101 Troop (CA81); PoW Gravelines; WO344/294/1
|
Smith
|
J.K.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
lka Epsom Downs (LL10)
|
Smith
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Barnes, London (CA52)
|
Smith
|
Ronald, Sidney, John
|
Pte
|
5674629
|
|
SomersetLI; Wounded 1/3/43 WO417/58;
From Fife (CA114)
|
Smith
|
Sidney, R.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from High Wycombe (CA106)
|
William
|
Fus
|
3137152
|
|
RSF; 4 Troop: PoW 26/2/43 WO344/296/2
|
|
Somerville
|
John | Pte | 1118411 |
|
RA Records; 2 Tp sniper (WD); (PG 6 Cdo panorama)
|
South
|
E.H.J. 'Jim'
|
Gnr
|
2049858
|
|
lka Mitcham (LL10)
|
Southworth
|
A
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Preston (LL10)
|
Sparks
|
Ronald, William, John, 'Ned'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
later Captain, also served 12 Cdo (CA114)
|
Spears
|
D
|
Sgt
|
2754184
|
|
S Staffs Regt (LL10)
|
Spedding
|
William
|
Cpl
|
4131744
|
|
Cheshire Regt; 5 Tp; (PG);(LL10)
|
James, Robert
|
LCpl (Cpl)
|
4537686
|
|
RAC; PoW; (PG)
|
|
Spicer
|
J.K.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo; lka Bristol (LL10)
|
Spooner
|
George, Franklin
|
Major
|
79690
|
|
Lancs Fus; (CA107); Escape/Evasion report
WO208/3317/1648
|
Geoff
|
Pte
|
6215850
|
|
Durham LI; wounded 28/1/45 WO417/88.
|
|
Stalker
|
Duncan
|
Capt
|
138821
|
|
KOSB; 11/4/45 CasList WO417/8; LG 37669
|
James, Henry
|
LCpl
|
6349641
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Stanley
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka New Cross (LL10)
|
Stanley
|
R
|
Rfn
|
|
|
lka Barwell Leics.(LL10)
|
Stannard
|
R.S.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Essex (LL10)
|
Warwick, E.J. 'Wally'
|
Fus
|
14994221
|
|
5 Tp; R.W.F. from R.N. 25/8/44 [RWF Museum];(CA30) (PG)
|
|
Stenning
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
14610106
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 7/6/44 WO417/77
|
|
Stephens
|
Sidney
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (CA112)
|
Stephenson
|
R
|
Spr
|
|
|
lka Ayrshire (LL10)
|
Stevenson,
|
John
|
CSM
|
|
|
Ox & Bucks; & Cdo Training Centres (CA119)
|
Stewart
|
Brian, J. Larry
|
Pte
|
|
|
1Tp; later WO RAF
(CA23, 36, 52,57, 76)
|
Stewart
|
Eric
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James, MacDonald
|
Dvr
|
T/227438
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Stewart
|
Stanley, W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Pinner (CA114)
|
Robert, Arthur
|
Pte
|
14455863
|
|
Beds and Herts; died in service
|
|
C
|
Pte
|
14746936
|
|
QOCH; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90
|
|
Storey
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
3389775
|
|
E. Lancs. Regt; kia
|
|
Struthers
|
Robert , James 'Tiny'
|
Sgt
|
2621957
|
|
Grenadier Gds; PG
|
Stubbins
|
G.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka East Yorks (LL11)
|
Sturt
|
Henry, Charles
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA94)
|
Lawrence, Robert
|
LCpl
|
6352147
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Surman
|
C
|
Pte
|
14732268
|
|
|
Sutton
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo lka Newark, Notts (LL11)
|
Roy, H. 'Zook'
|
Pte
|
|
|
R West Kent Regt; PG
|
|
Syrett
|
Henry, Alfred, 'Bob'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA 66)
|
Peter, H.B.
|
Capt
|
231980
|
MC
|
RAMC
|
|
Lewis, Albert
|
Pte
|
14737487
|
|
KORR; kia
|
|
Taylor
|
Ronald, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
|
|
later Lt Col (CA70)
|
Teal
|
John, Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Penge (CA103)
|
Teasdale
|
Henry, Eirvin
|
Fus
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (CA102); (PG)
|
Templeman
|
George
|
Pte
|
4975737
|
|
Sherwood Foresters; (PG) (CA108)
|
J.A. 'Jimmy'
|
Pte
|
14000097
|
|
R.Scots; wounded 24/3/45 WO417/90; (and 12 Cdo)(CA87)
|
|
Tett
|
Leslie, Francis
|
Pte
|
14600561
|
|
Dorsets;& 12 Cdo (CA103); wounded 7/6/44 NWE with No.6 Cdo. WO417/76
|
Thomas
|
D.I.R. 'Royden'
|
Padre
|
|
|
RACD; and 2 and 4 Cdo (CA56)(PG 2 Cdo)
|
Gwyn, Ifor
|
LCpl
|
3912777
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Thomas
|
Jack
|
Lt
|
|
CBE
|
later Brigadier & CVA President (CA70)
|
Thomas
|
Joseph, Hunter
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Headington (CA86)
|
Thompson
|
D.E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
George
|
LCpl
|
2618392
|
|
Grenadiers; kia
|
|
Herbert, 'Bert'
|
LCpl / Sgt
|
7346629
|
|
RAMC; wounded 6/1/43 WO417/56; (PG)
|
|
J.C.
|
Cpl
|
4272278
|
|
RNF (POW)
|
|
John, Edwin
|
Capt
|
138288
|
MC
|
SWB; and 4 Cdo (CA23)
|
|
Norman, F.
|
Sgt
|
MM
|
RE
|
||
Thomson
|
Donald
|
Nk
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Eric, George, M.
|
Pte
|
14655780
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Thorne
|
Emlyn
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; from Cardiff (CA65)
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
3860540
|
MM
|
Border Regt
|
|
Timson
|
John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
4970016
|
|
Sherwood F; wounded N.Afr. & NWE - WO 417/69 and 79; (CA82)
|
Richard
|
LSgt
|
2659830
|
|
RAC; kia
|
|
Robert, Oliver
|
LSgt
|
5670050
|
|
Somerset LI;
died on war service
|
|
Towse
|
Alfred,
'Jock'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; Brighton & Hove Police (CA29); (CA84)
|
Thomas, Hoult
|
Lt Col
|
|
OBE
|
Welch Regt
|
|
Norman, F.
|
Pte
|
5115308 |
|
R. Warwickshire Regt, and 12 Cdo (LL11)
|
|
Tubby
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
14910968
|
|
Essex Regt; (PG)
|
Rowland, Derrick
|
Pte
|
4864330
|
|
Leics. Regt; PoW Tunisia
|
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
804447
|
|
Duke of Wellington Regt; died in UK
|
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
&12 Cdo (CA92)
|
|
Turner
|
Sidney, Charles
|
Fus
|
|
|
later Sgt (CA22)
|
Twittey
|
R
|
Gnr
|
4927863
|
|
RA; from Birmingham (CA40); 3/4/45 CasList WO417/95 (34 RHU)
|
Peter, Grigg
|
Capt
|
109542
|
|
Forresters; LG34755; (CA5)(CA62)(CA103)
|
|
Underhill
|
Ernest, Douglas
|
Cpl
|
5348702
|
|
Lincs; &12Cdo (CA15)(CA82); 24/3/45 CasList WO417/90.
|
Upton
|
Stanley, N.
|
Cpl
|
|
MBE
|
later Major (CA10) (CA70) (CA108)
|
Van Der Gust
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
R Signals
|
Vatcher
|
Donald, Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo; (CA85)
from Bournemouth
|
Vick
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Vines
|
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; (PG) (6 Cdo panorama 1943)
|
Robert, Victor
|
LCpl
|
6352662
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
Wagstaff
|
J.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Southampton (LL11)
|
Alfred
|
LSgt
|
2001461
|
|
RE; kia; (PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
|
Terence
|
Cpl
|
14241620
Police
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded 11/4/45; (CA67)
|
|
Walker
|
C
|
LSgt
|
|
|
emig NSW Australia (LL11)
|
D.C.
|
LCpl
|
5835613
|
|
Suffolks; wounded 30/6/44 WO417/79
|
|
Frederick, Edis
|
Sgt
|
3852453
|
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Walker
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; from Stoke on Trent (CA59)
|
Walker
|
T
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RA; CMWTC & HOC
|
Walker
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo (LL11)
|
Walkley
|
Percy
|
Cpl
|
|
|
RA; Chair Cdo Assn. Scarborough (CA26)(PG - 6 Cdo 1943 image)
|
Reginald, George
|
Cpl
|
14241756
Police
|
|
and 12 Cdo; from Croydon (LL11)
|
|
Wall
|
Stanley
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Dumbarton (CA98)
|
D.S.
|
Pte
|
5674268
|
|
Somerset LI; PoW
|
|
Walsh
|
Francis, 'Paddy'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Hove (CA61)
|
Walsh
|
J.M.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Hockley (LL11)
|
Walters
|
David, Lloyd
|
LCpl
|
14659308
|
|
Welch Regt; wounded 08/44 NWE CasLists WO417/81
|
Walters
|
David Thomas
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Walters
|
Thomas, George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Ottershaw (CA78)
|
Ward
|
John, N.M.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA24)
|
Ward
|
T.
|
Cpl
|
2825394
|
|
Seaforths;(LL11); 6/6/44 CasList WO417/79
|
Ward
|
|
Pte
|
14756557
|
|
|
Warmington
|
C
|
Fus
|
14654581
|
|
R Innis Fus.wounded CasList WO417/77
|
Watson
|
D.
|
Dvr
|
4344222
|
|
RAC; (LL11); PoW 6Jan43 WO417/94
|
Harold, Alexander
|
Gnr
|
6017445
|
|
RA; PoW 7/6/44 CasList WO417/79; & 12 Cdo later RQMS (CA56)
|
|
Watson
|
James
|
Gdm
|
|
|
Scots Gds
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
14241860
Police ??
|
|
Border Rgt; Cas List 10Jun44 WO417/76.
|
|
Watson
|
K
|
Sgt
|
4892832
|
|
Leic. Regt
|
Watson
|
Phil
|
Pte
|
4464178
|
|
DLI
|
Watson
|
R
|
Sgt
|
4686840
|
|
KOYLI
|
Watson
|
William, Leslie
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA97)
|
William, Harvie
|
Pte
|
14656580
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; (CA65); wounded Normandy
|
|
Frederick, George
|
Pte
|
5504949
|
|
Hamps. Regt; kia
|
|
Way
|
C.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Bridgend (LL11)
|
Stamford, 'Stam'
|
LSgt
|
|
MiD
|
D.of Wellington; CSM in 2 SBS
|
|
Webb
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Welch
|
John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Hove (CA77)
|
Welch
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
|
Lancs Fus; lka Isle of Man.(LL11)
|
Wells
|
Joseph, Alec
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; 5 SS Bn; 101Troop; Commando Depot; RE Tracer Card
|
|
Westlake
|
A.D.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka York (LL11)
|
Westmore
|
F.N.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL11)
|
Weston
|
W.H.
|
Cpl
|
4132084
|
|
King's Regt; wounded 11/4/45 WO417/91; living Brisbane (LL11)
|
Weston
|
William
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Crawley (CA99)
|
Henry
|
LCpl
|
4541277
|
|
West Yorks. Regt; kia
|
|
Charles, Arnold
|
LCpl
|
2663562
357093
|
|
Coldstream Gds;
20/11/44 to OCTU
|
|
or Wheelden*
|
Ernest
|
Sgt
|
6983520
|
|
RA; (CA115*); CasList WO417/58, 60, and 68
|
Wheele
|
Stanley, G.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA109)
|
Whelan
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 1 Bde; from Sussex (CA113)
|
Albert, Edward
|
Pte
|
14517771
|
|
HLI; died training accident
|
|
White
|
Arthur, Charles
|
Gnr
|
2049104
|
|
RA; 3 Tp; Dec 1942 PoW WO417/57; London Branch (CA98)
|
Whitehouse
|
Cyril
|
L/Cpl
|
14259328
|
|
Green Howards
|
Whytock
|
Peter
|
Cpl
|
2825399
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Wicks
|
Joseph, Albert 'Wicksy'
|
Gnr
|
940930
|
|
RA (CA115); CasList PoW 26/2/43 N.Africa
|
Wiggins
|
Leonard, Harry, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
|
RA attestation 1938; (CA90)
|
|
Wight
|
H.
|
Gnr
|
322660
|
|
RA; wounded 6/6/44 CasList WO417/77
|
Wight
|
Hugh
|
LSgt
|
|
|
from Hove (CA98)
|
Wilcox
|
Arthur, G.
|
Pte
|
14682795
|
|
R. Warwicks. Regt; served 2 & 6 Cdos
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
14415658
|
|
KOYLI; (CA111); wounded 11/4/45
|
|
Willers
|
Robert, Charles
|
Gnr
|
962118
|
|
RA Attestions 1939; PoW Lists WO392/1 Stalag 344
|
F.R.
|
Gnr
|
11062652
|
|
RA; wounded 8/6/44 and 24/3/45 CasLists WO417/77 and 90.
|
|
Willingham
|
Arthur, R
|
LCpl
|
T113713
|
|
RASC; wounded 2/8/44 CasList WO417/80; (CA112)
|
J.R.
|
Pte
|
14986630
|
|
DLI; wounded 29/4/45 CasList WO417/92
|
|
Alexander (Alex)
|
Pte
|
|
|
and No.12 Cdo; (CA94) (PG)
|
|
Wilson
|
Alfred, Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Loughborough (CA51)
|
Donald
|
LCpl
|
3599748
|
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Geoffrey, Booth 'Tug'
|
Capt
|
|
|
from Streatham (CA112); (PG)
|
|
Wilson
|
J.F.
|
Pte
|
14446769
|
|
QOCH; 24/1/45 CasList WO417/88
|
Leslie
|
Dvr
|
T/14611743
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Sam
|
Pte
|
2764432
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Wilson
|
|
Pte
|
14756756
|
|
|
Max, Robert
|
Pte
|
13099961
|
|
& 12 Cdo, & 1 Cdo Bde from Cromer (CA77)
|
|
Winberg
|
Alexander
|
RQMS
|
|
|
from Wanstead (CA70)
|
Winrow
|
H. R.
|
Cpl
|
3386796
|
|
East Lancs Regt; (PG)
|
Winser
|
Peter
|
Capt
|
|
|
Ox & Bucks; died 13/6/57 (CA25)
|
Joseph, Ernest, 'Pat'
|
Cfn
|
5350091
|
|
REME; (CA87, CA110); wounded 24/1/45 and 24/3/45 WO417/88, 90
|
|
Martin, Henry
|
Cpl
|
4801255
|
MM
|
Lincs Regt & RA; 1 tp; brother of Walter
|
|
Winterburn
|
Walter
|
LCpl
|
|
|
brother of Martin; Grimsby Daily Telegraph 22/1/43
|
Joe
|
Sgt
|
USA
|
|
US Army 34th Inf. (PG)
|
|
Wishart
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Newtongrange (CA66)
|
Wolfe
|
A.L.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Wigston (CA87)
|
Womersley
|
|
Dvr
|
|
|
(PG 6 Cdo-panorama)
|
Woodcock
|
William
|
RSM
|
|
|
S Staffs Regt; & 4 Cdo & CBTC (CA58)
|
Woodhough
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
HLI
|
Woodhouse
|
C.F.G.
|
LCpl
|
5499071
|
|
Hamps. Regt; PoW 13/11/41; CasLists unit is 5 SS Bn., 2 Cdo
|
Woods
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
347789
|
|
Lancers
|
Woods
|
Leslie, Mehew
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA; from Coalville, Leics.(CA100)
|
Woods
|
S
|
Fus
|
3447849
|
|
Lancs Fus 1st Bn; wounded 30/11/42 CasLists WO417/56
|
Woollett
|
John, Castle
|
Capt
|
66051
|
CBE, MC
|
RE; later Brigadier
|
Woolnough
|
L
|
Fus
|
4207208
|
|
RWF; wounded 1Mar'43 N.Africa CasList WO417/58
|
Wootton
|
Alec, G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Wormersley
|
Douglas, B.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Worrall
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Frank, Arthur
|
|
|
|
Linked to below
|
|
Frederick, John
|
Sgt
|
6398404
|
MM
|
R Sussex Regt
|
|
Wotherspoon
|
William
|
Pte
|
2825176
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; PoW 26/2/43; WO344/354/2
|
William
|
LSgt
|
4687570
|
MM
|
KOYLI; (CA23)
|
|
Arthur, Henry, Havey
|
LCpl
|
3384497
|
|
E. Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Wright
|
George, Henry
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestation 1923
|
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
3525264
|
|
Cheshire Regt; kia
|
|
Wright
|
'Jock'
|
|
|
|
Chairman Brighton Branch (CA86)
|
Wylie
|
J.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
also 4 Cdo; and HOC (CA98)
|
William, Jeffrey, Price
|
Capt
|
95276
|
|
KOSB; died UK traffic accident
|
|
Stephen, Frederick
|
LSgt
|
857579
|
|
RA / Sherwood Forresters; (CA117); CasList NWE
|
|
Kenneth, John
|
Sgt
|
907991
|
|
RA/RE. and SS Bde HQ.
|
The No 6 Commando War Diary covering D Day operations can be found here: The Pegasus Archive
Operations included Bardia 19th April 1941 and Crete in May/June 1941. Ordered to assist in the evacuation of British Troops from the island of Crete against overwhelming odds many of the commandos were killed, wounded, or captured by the German invasion force.
After this the Commando was disbanded.
View our Gallery images of No 7 Commando
Read an account submitted to us about Layforce
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Gunner John Challis died in the UK as the result of an accident. Son of John George and Hannah Challis, of Bridport.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/25.
Private William Green was reported missing presumed died died during the period No 7 Commando, as part of Layforce, were engaged in a rearguard action whilst allied troops were evacuated from Crete. He has no known grave. Son of Harry and Anne Elizabeth Green, of March, Cambridgeshire.
Private Harry Paternoster died at the 13th General Hospital, Suez, as a result of heatstroke. Son of Herbert and Jeannie Paternoster, of Burgh, Suffolk.
Corporal George Sheridan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. In 1945 this was corrected to killed in action between the dates shown above. Son of Patrick and Elizabeth Sheridan, of Fratton, Portsmouth.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.7 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No7 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arthur, Thomas
|
Pte
|
5949273
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW (WO392/1); (CA84)
|
|
William, John
|
Sgt
|
5828073
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Stalag 383 (WO392/1)
|
|
Alchin
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
East Surreys
|
Ronald
|
Dvr
|
2591915
|
|
Royal Signals; PoW Crete
|
|
Allison
|
John
|
Gnr
|
921805
|
|
RA attestations; PoW Stalag 4C (WO392/1) (CasList WO417/29)
|
Angus
|
Alan, Smillie
|
Dvr i/c
|
2091142
|
|
RE; and 4 Cdo (CA115); wounded 28May41; CasLists WO417/28; wounded/PoW 20Jan43 WO417/63;
repatriated 1944 WO417/82
|
Appleyard
|
John, Geoffrey
|
Lt (Major)
|
86639
|
DSO, MC*
|
RASC /SOE / SSRF/ kia 2SAS
|
Arnold
|
Douglas
|
LCpl
|
2932948
|
|
QOCH; and SAS (PG); from Colwyn Bay (CA106)
|
Arslett
|
Charles, Harry
|
Pte
|
5110553
|
|
R.Warwicks; & 4 Cdo; PoW Crete; WO416/10/381
|
Brian, Harborough
|
Lt. later Major
|
111708
|
MBE
|
RASC; (CA116)
|
|
Albert, Ernest
|
CQMS
|
918259
|
|
RA; kia with 6 Cdo
|
|
E
|
LCpl
|
7896888
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Bardia WO417/24; lka Hull (LL1)
|
|
Atkinson
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
|
East Surreys
|
Austin
|
E.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
RASC
|
Badger
|
Edward, Atchison
|
Bdr (Lt)
|
898919; 325123
|
MM (SAS)
|
RA attestations; L.Detach SAS; 26Jun44 to Lieut. SAS (LG36659)
|
John
|
Pte
|
6020776
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Cyrenaica CasLists WO417/28.
|
|
Alexander, E.
|
Pte
|
5956234
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Crete
|
|
Barkham
|
Frederick, Spencer
|
Gnr
|
915214
|
|
RA; 7 Cdo 1940/41; (PG); PoW with RA - Escaped
|
John, William
|
Pte
|
6143343
|
|
E. Surreys; PoW Bardia Raid
|
|
Edgar, Albert
|
LBdr
|
933008
|
|
RA attestations; PoW Campo 78 and Stalag 11B (WO392/1 & 21)
|
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
5504046
|
|
Hants. Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
Bason
|
R.P.
|
Pte
|
5726900
|
|
Dorsets; CasLists 28May41 WO417/28 wounded Crete
|
Bateman
|
Kenneth
|
Cpl
|
5572359
|
|
Wilts Regt/ME Cdo/SRS/1 SAS executed
|
Sidney, Gordon
|
Bdr
|
930701
|
|
RA; CasList PoW WO417/28; CA82
|
|
William
|
Cpl
|
5947082
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW CasList WO417/94
|
|
Frederick
|
Cpl
|
3532735
|
|
Manchesters; kia Crete
|
|
Beckett
|
T
|
Pte
|
5958171
|
|
Beds & Herts; 2Jun41 CasList WO417/28 and 35.
|
Bell
|
James
|
|
|
|
from Berwick on Tweed (CA88)
|
Bell
|
Thomas, Herbert
|
Pte
|
185054
|
|
RASC; PoW WO416/26/217
|
Donald
|
Sgt
|
3443124
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers; PoW Bardia
WO417/31; WO416/28/155
|
|
Frederick
|
Sgt
|
2931860
|
|
Liv. Scots QOCH; 51ME Cdo; attd 'C'Bn Layforce for Operation Flipper
|
|
R.D.
|
Pte
|
5828120
|
|
Suffolks; PoW; Bardia
|
|
Bishop
|
Frederick
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Black
|
|
Pte
|
5729322
|
|
Dorsets
|
Blake
|
Gerald, Coldman
|
Pte
|
5501875
|
|
Hamps. Regt; Pow 12/9/42 WO417/56; Escaped WO417/85
|
Clifford
|
LCpl
|
5729301
|
|
Dorsets; PoW Crete
|
|
Booth
|
|
Pte
|
2929371
|
|
Liverpool Scottish
|
Borthwick
|
John, T.
|
Fus
|
4273582
|
|
R.N.F; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27; WO416/36/12
|
Bourke
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
|
|
From Warrington (CA84)
|
Boyce
|
Adam
|
LCpl
|
|
|
1958 residing Chicago (CA26)
|
Boyes
|
|
CSM
|
|
|
RA
|
John, R.
|
Pte
|
4752870
|
|
Yorks & Lancs; PoW Crete
|
|
William, Frederick
|
Gnr
|
927388
|
|
RA; died as a PoW
|
|
Britten
|
William, Charles
|
Pte
|
5109799
|
|
R.Warwicks;& 4 Cdo; (CA94); PoW Crete CasList WO417/32
|
Harry, Orlando
|
Pte
|
5435324
|
|
Duke Of Cornwalls LI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/34
|
|
Burch
|
George, Henry
|
LCpl
|
6971028
|
|
Royal Berks;
PoW WO416/46/227
|
Burdett
|
|
Pte
|
2932684
|
|
Liverpool Scottish
|
Norman, Alan
|
Cpl
|
5571232
|
MM
|
RE; PoW
|
|
Burke
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
Liverpool Scottish
|
Bury
|
Robin C.L.
|
Lt
|
287459
|
|
CMP, kia SBS
|
Cadman
|
David, Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
RE; PoW WO416/54/20
|
|
Bernard, McNamara
|
Pte
|
3192140
|
|
KOSB; PoW Crete CasLists WO417/27; WO416/54/155
|
|
Hugh, A.H.
|
Gnr
|
891088
|
|
RA; PoW (WO392/1)
|
|
Roderick
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; PoW (WO392/1)
|
||
Peter, Macdermack
|
Gnr
|
919866
|
|
RA; PoW (WO392/1)
|
|
William, J.
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
||
Carr
|
B
|
Dvr i/c
|
|
R. Sigs; PoW Bardia WO417/24
and 68. Escaped WO417/83
|
|
George
|
Sig
|
2577040
|
|
R. Sigs; PoW Bardia WO417/24;
|
|
Thomas
|
Cpl
|
5382064
|
|
RAMC; PoW Crete
|
|
Case
|
Patrick
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Cattell
|
Charles Sydney
|
Pte
|
6141548
|
|
East Surreys
|
Raymond, Douglas
|
LCpl
|
140951
|
|
RASC; PoW Crete
|
|
Norman
|
L/Cpl
|
3655756
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW Crete WO417/27; WO416/61/292
|
|
John, William
|
Gnr
|
849602
|
|
RA; died UK
|
|
Chambers
|
Dennis, Russell
|
Cpl (2/Lieut)
|
EC/10951
|
|
RASC; HQ Layforce,Depot ME Cdo; commissioned Gurkha Rifles, kia Chindits 24/3/43 (Chindits website).
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
3658109
|
|
South Lancs; PoW
|
|
Henry, Alfred
|
Cpl |
6145046
|
|
East Surreys; PoW Crete
|
|
Alfred, Robert
|
Bdr
|
915218
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Chisholm
|
John, Fowler
|
Pte
|
3318170
|
|
Highland Light Inf
|
Clark
|
William
|
Cpl
|
318423
|
|
RAC; PoW 16 Jan 1944
WO416/67/279
|
Clark
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
R.A.C.D.
|
Alfred
|
Bdr
|
815069
|
|
RA; PoW (WO392/1.
|
|
Close
|
C C
|
LCpl
|
6207909
|
|
Middlesex Regt (PLKR)
|
John, Vivian
|
Capt
|
101039
|
MiD
|
R Tank Regt RAC; PoW; WO373/103/383
|
|
G.D.
|
Pte
|
5726964
|
|
Dorset Regt; & SBS (POW)
|
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
5953029
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW
|
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
4454318
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
Collins
|
|
Pte
|
2029462
|
|
Liverpool Scottish
|
Felix, Beale
|
Lt Col
|
78288
|
MiD
|
Dorsets; PoW
|
|
Corps
|
Thomas, Henry
|
Gnr
|
861127
|
|
RA attestation 1936
|
Walter, William
|
Pte
|
3769228
|
|
Liverpool Scots; CasLists WO417/28 wounded Crete
|
|
Aikman, Duncan
|
Gnr
|
884272
|
|
RA; PoW
|
|
Alexnder, Bruce
|
Spr
|
2077985
|
|
RE; kia
|
|
Charles, F. 'Wag'
|
Pte
|
5950061
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW.
|
|
Jack, Barraclough
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; died as a PoW
|
||
John, William, 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
5947714
|
|
Beds & Herts; and 4 Cdo;
PoW Crete
|
|
Crooke
|
Alexander
|
Bdr
|
6202077
|
|
RA; PoW Crete WO417/28 and 34;
(CA107)
|
John
|
Pte
|
3190340
|
|
KOSB; kia
|
|
Crosby
|
Alfred, John
|
Pte
|
3771804
|
|
King's Regt
|
Crowe
|
Wilfred, Raymond
|
Capt
|
115744
|
|
RAMC; PoW M.E. till 1944 (Stalag 4D); WO417/2 and 7; WO392/1
|
John
|
Spr
|
|
RE; (CA78)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
T.D.
|
Sgt
|
4987897
|
|
Dorsets; PoW Crete
|
|
Darling
|
Thomas, D.
|
Lt
|
88841
|
|
Royal Northumberland Fus; PoW Crete WO416/88/76.
|
Dart
|
E.A.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC
|
Dashfield
|
Fred
|
Dvr
|
|
|
'F' Troop (CA81), (CA83)
|
Davidson
|
Sydney, H.
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; PoW WO416/89/36
|
|
De Pury
|
Edward, G.
|
Capt
|
103531
|
|
GHQ Sec. Intel. Corp; (CA36); & 10 Cdo; CasList WO417/1
|
De V Martim
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Horace
|
Pte
|
5675816
|
|
SLI; PoW Crete
|
|
Dear
|
William, Sidney.
|
Pte
|
5889468
|
|
Northants Regt; PoW
WO416/93/3
|
Deerin
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
3316201
|
|
Yorks & Lancs; PoW Cyrenaica WO417/28; WO416/93/218
|
Leslie, John
|
Pte
|
7949673
|
|
RAMC; PoW Crete
|
|
Dixon
|
E.C. (Ernie)
|
Pte
|
4391507
|
|
Grn Howards; PoW 1941 to 1944 CasList WO417/81; (CA50)
|
Dominey
|
R.T.J.
|
Pte
|
5724842
|
|
Dorsets; CasList WO417/69
|
Douglas
|
S
|
2Lt
|
121443
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Crete CasList WO417/2.
|
William, D.
|
LCpl
|
3251304
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Crete
|
|
Duncan
|
W.D.
|
Cpl
|
3251703
|
|
Cameronians
|
Leonard
|
Fus
|
3449378
|
|
Lancs Fus. PoW Bardia
|
|
Montague, Ongley, De Beauvoir
|
Lt
|
244790
|
|
West Yorks; kia
|
|
Frank, Leslie
|
Pte
|
6205420
|
|
Middx Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
John, Robert
|
Pte
|
5933349
|
|
Suffolk Regt (Cambs); PoW Crete
|
|
John
|
Sgt
|
5624579
|
|
Devonshires; died in1SSD
|
|
H.P.
|
LCpl
|
3131999
|
|
KOSB; PoW Bardia Raid
|
|
Cyril, Deeley
|
Bdr
|
805557
|
|
RA; kia Crete
|
|
England
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
RA
|
Evans
|
Alex
|
Pte
|
3313836
|
|
HLI; PoW 30 Oct 1941
WO416/113/479
|
George, Lancelotte
|
Cpl
|
2931202
|
|
Liv.Scots; PoW Crete CasList WO417/96
|
|
T.W.
|
Pte
|
3960772
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW escapee
|
|
Harry, C.
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; PoW Cyrenaica (Bardia)
|
||
A.F.H.
|
Fus
|
3452795
|
|
Lancs Fus & 4 Cdo; PoW Cyrenaica (Bardia)
|
|
John, Beddell
|
Pte
|
5111745
|
BEM
|
Royal Warwicks/ & 4 Cdo; PoW Crete
|
|
Finch
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; PoW Bardia
WO416/120/200
|
|
Leonard
|
Pte
|
5727759
|
|
Dorset Regt; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27;
WO416/122/325
|
|
John, Alexander, Mackintosh
|
Capt
|
99069
|
|
KOSB; PoW Middle East; Post war Major
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
3192275
|
MM
|
To 4 Cdo MM at Dieppe
|
|
Fookes
|
Victor, James
|
LBdr
|
|
Hon. Art. Coy. to 4Cdo 18Jul'40; kia with RA (query 7 Cdo)
|
|
Dennis
|
T/Maj
|
124856
|
MC,MBE
|
Black Watch; to Far East
|
|
Fordham
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Coldstream Guards
|
Forrest
|
P
|
Pte
|
3319531
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/34
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
3653001
|
|
South Lancs; PoW Crete
|
|
Fred, E.L.
|
Pte
|
5830905
|
|
Suffolks; POW Crete
|
|
Thomas, Louis
|
LCpl
|
5831031
|
|
Suffolks; POW Cyrenaica
|
|
Gabbott
|
G
|
LCpl
|
|
|
HLI
|
Gadsby
|
A.C.
|
Gnr
|
948829
|
|
RA; wounded Crete CasLIst WO417/28
|
Gale
|
Donald, Maurice
|
Pte
|
5726852
|
|
Dorsets/wounded Crete/ ME Cdo/ SRS/kia 1SAS 18Jun'44
|
Gale
|
H. Walter
|
Pte
|
5728440
|
|
Dorsets; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27; WO416/132/89
|
Robert, Allen
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; Crete
|
||
Gardiner
|
Charles, W.H.
|
Pte
|
5505777
|
|
Hants Regt; POW 20Apr'41 Bardia WO416/133/215
|
Albert, Jack
|
LCpl
|
5725267
|
|
Dorsets; died as a PoW
|
|
George
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Dorsets
|
Gibb
|
Robert
|
Capt
|
88025
|
|
HLI 2nd Bn; (WD)
|
George, Edward
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
||
William, James
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; PoW Bardia
|
||
Georges, Albert, jacques
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
||
Gourlay
|
William, P.
|
Pte
|
3320956
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/29; WO416/144/276
|
Graham
|
F.W.
|
LCpl
|
6207868
|
|
Middx Regt;Caslists 6Jun41 WO417/68 - repatriated
|
James
|
Pte
|
6981125
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Crete
|
|
J.L.
|
Pte
|
3191535
|
|
KOSB; PoW Crete CasList WO417/34
|
|
Graham
|
John, Allen
|
Lt
|
69973
|
|
Liv Scots 7 Cdo and SOE; Source Liv. Scots curator D. Reeeves
|
Gray
|
Andrew
|
LCpl
|
3315234
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete
WO416/147/223
|
Gray
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
5831099
|
|
Camb. Regt; CasList WO417/28 wounded 28May41
|
John, B.
|
LCpl
|
3132719
|
|
R.Scots Fus; PoW Crete
|
|
Gray
|
Paul, James
|
Bdr
|
878431
|
|
RA attestations 1938; PoW Albania 1944 CasList WO417/81
|
Greaves
|
Sydney
|
Cpl
|
MM
|
RE/ME Cdo/award with SBS/ kia with SBS 9Oct'43
|
|
John
|
Bdr
|
849929
|
|
RA attestion 1935; PoW Bardia CasLists WO417/24 and 27
|
|
William, Alfred
|
Pte
|
5933643
|
|
Suffolks / 3 SS Bn. / kia
|
|
Stephen
|
Tpr
|
7904241
|
|
RAC; died as a PoW
|
|
Guard
|
Ronald
|
Pte
|
2929492
|
|
Liv.Scots/ME Cdo/ SRS/1SAS executed
|
Harper
|
Pte
|
3319490
|
|
HLI; PoW Bardia raid
|
|
Gurney
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Norfolks
|
R.C.W.
|
Pte
|
7347120
|
|
RAMC; PoW
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
3190809
|
MM
|
KOSB; Bardia raid; POW escaper
|
|
Henry, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
5180531
|
|
RAC; PoW Crete; UK 1943
|
|
Ian, Rennie
|
Sgt
|
|
RA; (CA52); PoW Crete; UK 1943
|
||
Stanley, Eric
|
Spr
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
||
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
||
|
|
|
|
||
Hassam
|
D.H.
|
Pte
|
5830657
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Crete CasList WO417/30
|
Hawkins
|
Arthur, Thomas
|
Pte
|
6343577
|
|
Royal West Kents; to Queens Royal Regt (enlistment registers)
|
Harold, Ralph
|
Pte
|
5503346
|
|
Hants Regt; PoW Crete 2/6/41 CasList WO417/28
|
|
Arthur, N.
|
LCpl
|
5567812
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28; WO416/170/5
|
|
Heavens
|
Robert, Eric
|
Sgt
|
820065
|
|
RA/L Det/SRS/1SAS executed
|
Daniel
|
LCpl
|
3657716
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW Bardia
|
|
Henry
|
William
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; ME Cdo Depot; PoW Crete
WO417/ 28 and 31; WO416/173/259
|
|
James
|
Spr
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
||
Sydney, James
|
LCpl
|
3657806
|
|
South Lancs; kia with SAS
|
|
Hills
|
Arthur
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE
|
Hogan
|
G. Arthur
|
Pte
|
3656809
|
|
South Lancs; PoW Crete WO417/27; WO416/179/410
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
815569
|
|
RAMC; PoW
|
|
Gilbert, C.
|
Pte
|
76332126
|
|
RAOC; PoW Crete
|
|
Dennis, Unwin
|
Cpl
|
6205094
|
|
Middx Regt; PoW Cyrenaica CasLists WO417/29
|
|
Hutton-Williams
|
Brent, Elworthy
|
Lt
|
128173
|
MBE
|
Query Cdo Source; MBE-1944 GHQ Liaision Regt. WO373/84/349
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reginald, Thomas
|
LBdr
|
914872
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Eric, Albert
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
||
John, C.
|
Pte
|
2933872
|
|
Liv. Scots; PoW Crete CasLists WO417/28
|
|
Jeffs
|
Arthur, Bertram
|
Pte
|
5504715
|
|
Hants; PoW Crete WO417/28; WO416/196/153
|
Jessiman
|
John, Russell
|
LSgt
|
|
RA/ME Cdo/SRS/1SAS executed
|
|
Johnson
|
J.S. 'Stan'
|
Cpl/WO2
|
5727506
|
|
Dorsets; CasLists 28May41 WO417/28 wounded Crete; (CA16 and CA32)
|
Glyn, Watkar
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW
|
||
John, J. 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
2933682
|
|
Liv. Scots; PoW Crete CasLists WO417/28; (CA105)
|
|
Ivor, Isaac
|
Pte
|
6098454
|
|
Queens Royal Regt; PoW WO416/203/521
|
|
Keenan
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kendall
|
James, William
|
LCpl
|
2327604
|
|
East Kent Regt; PoW WO416/206/409
|
Kendall
|
William, Edward
|
Sgt
|
402039
|
|
RAC/L Det/1SAS died 3 May 1947 natural causes
|
Kerr
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Liv.Scots QOCH; 51ME Cdo attd 'C' Bn Layforce for Operation Flipper
|
Thomas, J.
|
Pte
|
5191561
|
|
Glosters; & 4 Cdo PoW Crete WO417/28; WO416/210/163
|
|
Ronald, Harry
|
LCpl
|
5572477
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW Crete
|
|
Kinross
|
J.M.
|
2/Lt
|
13000
|
|
Cameronians
|
Kenneth, Campbell
|
Pte
|
3189636
|
|
KOSB; PoW WO416/211/168
|
|
Knapton
|
R.A. 'Dick'
|
|
|
|
East Surreys ( & WO1 at 1SSD)
|
Thomas, Rae
|
Pte
|
3315134
|
|
Highland LI; PoW Crete
|
|
Laing
|
Warrington, David, Frederick
|
Lt
|
36639
|
|
R. Fusiliers; 1939 Register; (LG33198); (LG34905);
(LG 35612); query cdo source
|
W.P.
|
LBdr
|
5384244
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Joseph, W.
|
Fus
|
3714345
|
|
Lancs Fus; PoW Crete; (CA89)
|
|
Lavery
|
Joseph, P.
|
Pte
|
3318060
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete WO417/28; WO416/217/340
|
Le Butt
|
Paul
|
T/Capt
|
130553
|
|
Oct'42 MBE serving in the Black Watch - WO373/68/25
|
Lenton
|
Thomas, H.
|
Cpl
|
5728469
|
|
Dorsets; CasLists 28May41 WO417/28 wounded Crete; PoW WO416/221/325
|
Liddy
|
Keith
|
|
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Harold
|
Gnr
|
950256
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3319495
|
|
HLI; Bardia raid
|
|
Dudley, Stuart
|
Maj
|
|
MC
|
East Kents; to 4 Cdo; to 10Cdo
|
|
Lister
|
E
|
Pte
|
|
|
HLI
|
Lockwood
|
James, F.
|
Pte
|
5776217
|
|
Norfolk Regt; PoW WO416/226/392
|
Loveridge
|
Norman, S
|
Pte
|
5724856
|
|
Dorset Regt; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27; WO416/228/250
|
Lysons
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
5111965
|
|
R.Warwick Regt; PoW WO416/230/380
|
Maccarthy-Morrogh
|
J.C.F.
|
Lt
|
65233
|
|
RE
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Glasgow (LL8)
|
|
Mackey
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
W
|
LCpl
|
3247568
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
|
John
|
A/Sgt
|
5333348
|
|
R. Berks; PoW Crete
|
|
Malone
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
7022315
|
|
Royal Ulster Rifles; PoW WO416/244/358
|
Mann
|
N
|
Cpl
|
3773436
|
|
Kings; CasList Crete POW
WO417/31 and 93
|
March-Phillips
|
Gustavus, Henry, 'Gus'
|
Major
|
39184
|
DSO, MC
|
RA; SSRF; Killed 1942
|
John, Jardine
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
||
Marshall
|
Thomas, Green
|
LCpl
|
3244576
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete WO417/28; WO416/247/281
|
John, Stewart
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Mission 204, 1SSD, (Burma Star Assn) (CA101)
|
|
Kenneth, Horton
|
Lt
|
87670
|
|
QOCH; PoW Crete
|
|
McArthur
|
Ray, A. 'Kid'
|
Pte
|
6013412
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Crete CasLists WO417/28; (CA103)
|
Maurice, James
|
Cpl
|
5947918
|
|
Beds&Herts; and 4 Cdo; PoW Bardia 20Apr41
|
|
William, H.F.
|
Spr
|
|
RE; Pow Crete
|
||
E
|
Pte
|
3245800
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Crete
|
|
Andrew
|
Rfn
|
3249718
|
MM
|
Cameronians; PoW escapee
|
|
William, M.P., 'Bill'
|
Pte
|
3313894
|
|
HLI ; & 4 Cdo DDay, & 10 Cdo (CA88&96)
|
|
Gerard, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
2929358
|
|
Liv. Scots; PoW Crete
|
|
Peter,McIntyre, Hugh
|
TSM
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
||
McKenzie
|
S.J.
|
Sgt
|
2689208
|
|
HLI; 3 SS Bn CasLists 28May41 WO417/28 wounded Crete
|
Donald
|
Gnr
|
898731
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
William, Vass
|
Gnr
|
906239
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
McNeill
|
John, Robert
|
Spr
|
2069189
|
|
RE; PoW WO416/241/392
|
McNess
|
A
|
Tpr
|
7887725
|
|
RAC
|
Charles, Henry, Hubert
|
Pte
|
5724665
|
|
Dorsets; PoW Crete
|
|
George, Albert
|
Spr
|
|
RE; PoW Middle East CasList WO417/30; WO416/251/423
|
||
Donald, Martin
|
Pte
|
117289
|
|
RASC; PoW Crete
|
|
John
|
RSM
|
2927484
|
|
Liverpool Scottish; PoW Crete
|
|
Charles, Ernest
|
Pte
|
5827821
|
|
Suffolk (Cambridgeshire); PoW Crete CasList WO417/28; WO416/256/211
|
|
Mills
|
John
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Milner
|
Harold
|
LCpl
|
3653894
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW Crete WO417/27; WO416/257/10
|
Milton
|
|
Major
|
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Mitchell
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
East Surreys
|
Mitchener
|
J
|
Pte
|
5500217
|
|
Hants Regt; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Sydney, Henry
|
Cpl (later CSM)
|
|
|
and 8 Cdo and 51ME Cdo
|
|
Mount
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
A/Tank 129 Inf Bde
|
Edward, Ernest
|
Cpl
|
5949820
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Crete
|
|
James
|
Cpl
|
3318575
|
|
HLI; PoW with SAS
|
|
Murray
|
Eric, Gilbert
|
Sgt
|
2930808
|
|
Liv. Scots; PoW Crete CasLists WO417/28; WO416/267/14
|
Murray
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
3313065
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28; WO416/267/118
|
Murray
|
Walter, Maurice
|
Pte
|
3777721
|
|
Kings Regt ; Crete CasList WO417/27; WO416/267/206
|
Musk
|
Eric, R.
|
Pte
|
5830939
|
|
Camb Regt. &SAS; CasList WO417/28 28May41
|
Mutter
|
Anthony, Robert
|
Lt
|
73448
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW ref. FO 916/256 and CasLIst WO417/2.
|
George, R.N.
|
Gnr
|
904853
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
James, Mack
|
Gnr
|
924941
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
William
|
Cpl
|
3127276
|
|
Royal Scots Fus.; PoW Crete
|
|
Nevett
|
|
LCpl
|
3534581
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Nicholls
|
J
|
Capt
|
|
|
RASC
|
Frank, R.J.
|
Capt
|
71042
|
MiD
|
RA; kia with 1SSD
|
|
Nicholson
|
Jack, Turner
|
Sgt
|
3056933
|
DCM, MM
|
R.Scots & SBS
|
F.G.
|
Sgt
|
6209694
|
|
Middx Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
Norman
|
M
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Norton
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ogden-Smith
|
Colin, Malcolm
|
Lt (Major)
|
91977
|
MiD, E.D.
|
RA; to SSRF 1942; kia 29Jul44 SOE Jedburgh Team (Francis)
|
Owen
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
R.G.
|
Pte
|
5437449
|
|
Duke Of Cornwalls LI;
PoW Crete
|
|
W.H.
|
LCpl
|
|
R.E; PoW Crete
|
||
Donald, Percy
|
Lt
|
105317
|
|
Northamptonshires; died
|
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
5827448
|
|
Suffolks; died
|
|
Patterson
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Payde
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Dorset Regt
|
Ronald, McClure
|
Gnr
|
896888
|
|
RA; PoW Bardia
|
|
W.G.V.
|
Sgt
|
5825220
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Crete; (CA28)
|
|
A.T.
|
Pte
|
5952655
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW Crete
|
|
Petrie
|
David
|
Cpl
|
3313425
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete WO417/28;
|
Pettiward
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
Phillips
|
A
|
Pte
|
5107891
|
|
Royal Warwicks
|
Phillips
|
Donald
|
Pte
|
5498990
|
|
Hamps/ME Cdo/L Det/ SRS/ 1SAS executed
|
Phillips
|
Terry
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA84)
|
Phipps
|
T.R.
|
Cpl
|
2931001
|
|
Liv. Scots; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Pickavance
|
G
|
Pte
|
5676596
|
|
Somerset Light Inf
|
L.E.
|
Tpr
|
405323
|
|
RAC; Pow Bardia raid
|
|
B.L.
|
Gnr
|
2044484
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Prout
|
Leslie, Ewart
|
Sgt
|
185338
|
|
RASC; 1941 Maid of Honor Force and SSRF (Lieut)
|
Pryde
|
Douglas Freddie
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Norfolks
|
Quarrie
|
R.C.M.
|
Lt
|
94826
|
|
West Yorks
|
Douglas, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
3658119
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; and 5 Cdo
|
|
Radley
|
H.J.
|
Pte
|
5728600
|
|
Dorsets
|
Bendon, Walker
|
Sgt
|
898968
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Edward
|
Pte
|
3656776
|
MM
|
S.Lancs; MM with the SRS.
|
|
Ratcliffe
|
James, Moore
|
Lt |
130652
|
GM, DSO | Middx Regt; to SBS; PoW WO344/263/2 Major. |
Rayner
|
R.A.
|
Cpl
|
5381593
|
|
Ox & Bucks LI; and 4 Cdo PoW Crete WO417/28
|
K.E.
|
Pte
|
5673603
|
|
SLI; PoW Cyrenaica 20Apr41 (Bardia) CasList WO417/26.
|
|
Albert, C.
|
Sgt
|
5727778
|
|
Dorset Regt; kia with Force 136
|
|
Redwood
|
Jim
|
Pte
|
|
|
Dorset Regt: and SSD1 (PG)
|
Robert, Middleton
|
LSgt
|
913675
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Rees
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Francis, Samuel
|
Sgt
|
2079933
|
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
|
William
|
Gnr
|
882766
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Leo, Gerard
|
Pte
|
5955044
|
|
Beds &Herts/ ME Cdo/ 1st SAS / SBS / executed
|
|
Branson
|
Capt
|
108195
|
MiD
|
Royal Berks; died as a PoW
|
|
Peter, Lingwood
|
LBdr
|
908598
|
|
RA attestation 1939; PoW Bardia CasList WO417/30
|
|
Ritchie
|
J.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
later Sgt; 1956 in Baillieston (CA22)
|
J
|
Cpl
|
3648905
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
Roberts
|
A.L.G.
|
Pte
|
3657924
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; PoW Crete WO417/27
|
W.T.
|
Pte
|
3055828
|
|
Royal Scots; PoW Bardia
|
|
James, William
|
Dvr
|
T/166871
|
|
RASC; CasList WO417/24 and WO417/30
|
|
Thomas, Buchanan, White
|
Cpl
|
2924891
|
MiD
|
RE; PoW Crete
|
|
Harry, E.G.
|
LCpl
|
5827498
|
MiD
|
Cambridgeshires; PoW Cyrenaica WO417/25; 10Sept'43 PoW escape WO208/3343; LG36563.
|
|
Rowton
|
M.B.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Royle
|
W.M.
|
2/ Lt
|
|
|
Dorsets
|
Ruggles-Brise
|
G.E.
|
Capt
|
62117
|
|
Essex Yeomanry / PoW escape file WO208/3320
|
Frederick, James
|
Pte
|
5572601
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
|
Samuels
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Devon Regt
|
Alistair, C.M.
|
Capt
|
63567
|
MiD (x2)
|
Queens Royal Regt; PoW Crete; post war Major
|
|
E
|
Rfn
|
3251748
|
|
Cameronians; PoW
|
|
Albert, Reginald
|
Pte
|
5933155
|
DCM,MM,MiD
|
Cambs Regt; to SAS
|
|
Robert, William
|
Pte
|
5932934
|
|
Cambs. Regt; to SAS
|
|
Shailes
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo
|
Sharples
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RASC
|
H.A.
|
Pte
|
5502080
|
|
Hants. Regt. PoW Bardia
|
|
George, A.M.
|
Cpl
|
5502361
|
|
Hants; kia
|
|
Sibley
|
N.M.
|
Pte
|
5503482
|
|
Hants; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Sidell
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Simmonds
|
Frederick,John
|
LSgt
|
7584420
|
|
South Staffs; CasList 2Jun41 WO417/28
|
A.C.
|
LBdr
|
946847
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
D.
|
Pte
|
2933253
|
|
QOCH; wounded 21/4/41 Middle East
|
|
D
|
Cpl
|
3310206
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
|
J
|
LSgt
|
|
|
(CA25)
|
|
Simpson
|
W.H.J.
|
Cpl
|
6008410
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Cyrenaica CasLists WO417/25
|
Simpson
|
|
Sgt
|
4387898
|
|
RA; query ident LSgt J. Simpson above |
Skelton
|
H
|
Pte
|
3248925
|
|
Cameronians
|
H
|
LCpl
|
7907192
|
|
RAC; PoW Crete
|
|
Eric, A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 4, 6 Cdos (CA101)
|
|
Ernest, William
|
LBdr
|
909986
|
|
RA; PoW
|
|
George
|
Sgt
|
833291
|
|
RA; PoW Crete
|
|
Lawrence, George
|
Sgt
|
316217
|
|
RAC; PoW Bardia
|
|
T.B.G.
|
LCpl
|
3058615
|
|
Cameronians; PoW Bardia
|
|
William, Henry
|
LBdr
|
904285
|
|
RA; PoW Crete; (CA81)
|
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
5726899
|
|
Dorset; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27
|
|
Eric
|
Pte
|
67473
|
|
RASC; PoW Crete
|
|
Cyril
|
LCpl
|
3655291
|
|
South Lancs; PoW Bardia
|
|
William
|
Pte
|
5830134
|
|
Green Howards; PoW
|
|
Spencer
|
Frederick
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Sidney
|
LCpl
|
3060120
|
|
Royal Scots; kia
|
|
Luke
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; and 4 Cdo; Pow Crete. UK 1943
|
||
Staples
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
RASC
|
Steele
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Roy, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
6207800
|
|
Middx. Regt; PoW Crete
|
|
Stelson
|
|
LCpl
|
3655291
|
|
South Lancs
|
Stevenson
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Later Drum Major; post war R.Lincs Regt (CA 22)
|
Charles
|
Sgt
|
2979811
|
|
HLI; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
|
Edgar,Thomas
|
LCpl
|
5572401
|
|
Wiltshires; died
|
|
M.F.
|
Pte
|
5950066
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW
|
|
Suffler
|
G. (or) R.
|
LCpl
|
3777098
|
|
Kings; PoW Crete
|
Norman, Tracy
|
LCpl
|
4618047
|
|
East Yorks; &4 Cdo; PoW Crete CasList WO417/27
|
|
George, Martin
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; PoW
|
||
Tait
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Taylor
|
Graham, P.
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CA64)
|
J.M.
|
Cpl
|
T/71576
|
|
RASC; PoW Bardia raid
|
|
P.V.C.
|
LCpl
|
5111406
|
|
Royal Warwicks; PoW
|
|
Taylor
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
5505898
|
|
Hants
|
J.S.
|
Pte
|
3319284
|
|
HLi
|
|
Thomas
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alfred
|
Pte
|
3771992
|
|
Kings Liverpool; PoW Crete
|
|
Henry, Beverley
|
Bdr
|
897673
|
|
RA; PoW
|
|
Tocher
|
A
|
Sgt
|
2873733
|
|
R.A.C; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Todhunter
|
|
Maj
|
|
|
RA
|
Totman
|
B.W.
|
Pte
|
6021180
|
|
Suffolks; PoW Cyrenaica CasLists WO417/25.
|
Trapnell
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
5379599
|
|
Ox & Bucks Light Inf
|
Travis
|
F
|
LCpl
|
328067
|
|
R.A.C; PoW Stalag 4C -WO392/1 refers
|
Trenfield
|
F.C.
|
Pte
|
5383884
|
|
Ox & Bucks Light Inf
|
Turney
|
E.L.
|
Cpl
|
6199216
|
|
East Surreys
|
Charles, Edward
|
Capt (LtCol)
|
142142
|
OBE
|
RE Kent (The Buffs); 1942 OIC CBTC
|
|
Walker
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Wall
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
Liverpool Scottish
|
Percy, John
|
Bdr
|
786833
|
|
RA; PoW
|
|
Peter,Michael
|
Lt
|
143484
|
OBE, MC
|
HAC and Wiltshire Regt; award with SOE
|
|
A.G.
|
Pte
|
5951286
|
|
Beds & Herts
|
|
Ward
|
D.J.
|
Sgt
|
3765469
|
|
Kings
|
Waugh
|
Arthur,Evelyn, St. John
|
Lt
|
|
|
Royal Marines
|
Westerburg
|
C
|
Cpl
|
320584
|
|
RAC; PoW Crete CasList WO417/94
|
Alexander
|
Gnr
|
876932
|
DCM
|
RA; died
|
|
J.A.
|
Cpl
|
5950224
|
|
Beds&Herts; PoW CasList WO417/94
|
|
Wheeler
|
Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA24)(CA25)
|
Harold
|
Pte
|
154976
|
MM
|
RASC / to 'L' Detachment SAS
|
|
Williams
|
George |
CQMS
|
5107882
|
|
Royal Warwicks; HQ Layforce, PoW Crete
|
Williamson
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
HLI
|
Wilson
|
Peter
|
LBdr
|
947129
|
|
RA; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Winterbotham
|
Sydney. J.
|
LCpl
|
T/2574005
|
|
RASC; 'F' troop (CA83); PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Wintle
|
Arthur, E.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA100)
|
F.R.
|
Pte
|
5572396
|
|
Wiltshires; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
|
Wylie
|
D
|
LCpl
|
5502007
|
|
Hants; PoW Crete CasList WO417/28
|
Kenneth, Neil
|
Major
|
51356
|
DSO, MBE
|
RE; PoW
|
|
D.A.
|
Pte
|
5955706
|
|
Beds & Herts; PoW
|
|
Young
|
Graham, Salter
|
Sgt / Lt
|
178966RAF
234171
|
|
RAF 1918; RE 1938; RA; SSRF 1942
|
Zeylmans
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
.
|
The Commando was formed on the 23rd June 1940 reaching full strength in September at Burnham on Crouch, Essex. Mostly made up of members of the various Guards Brigades, it became unofficially known as No 8 (Guards) Commando.
Training took place with the Commando moving from Largs in Ayrshire to Lamlash on the Isle of Arran.
On the 24th October 1940 No 8 Commando and No 3 Commando were reorganised into 2 companies of the 4th Special Service Batallion. The Batallion HQ was at Brightlingsea.
A further reorganisation back to the smaller individual Commando units was authorised on the 26th February 1941. However just prior to this on the 31st January/1st February 1941 the Company consisting of No 8 Commando and a few from No 3 Commando became part of Layforce sailing to the Middle East as 'B' Batallion Layforce.
They operated as such until the Commando was disbanded with many of the former members of the Commando moving to units such as Middle East Detachment 2 (later renamed Special Service Detachment), the Long Range Desert Group, Special Boat Squadron, and L Detachment Special Air Service Regiment. Others went back to their original Guards Regiment.
View our Gallery images of No 8 Commando
Read a document submitted to us about Layforce
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Corporal Kenneth Baker was killed in action during operations in Libya with Layforce. Son of Thomas and Sarah Baker, of Torrington, Devon; husband of Sylvia Emily Jane Baker, of Torrington.
Lance Sergeant Thomas Headland died as a result of an accident during operations in Syria. Son of John Robert and Eliza Elisabeth Headland, of Woodford, Northamptonshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO 417/30.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.8 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No 8 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albon
|
Frederick, George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
later CSM (CA95)
|
Allen
|
Reginald, Arthur
|
Sgt
|
6847052
|
|
KRRC & SBS; PoW 30513;CasLists; (CA114);
CA Forum message
|
Richard
|
Lt
|
77673
|
MC, MiD
|
Middx Regt; & SBS; later Major (CA102)
|
|
John, Edward
|
SQMS
|
2655648
|
MM and bar, CdeG
|
Coldstream Gds; SAS; later Hon. Major
|
|
Alston
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2694534
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn
|
Atkinson
|
Paul
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
died 31/12/1961 (CA34)
|
Austin
|
M.B.
|
Gdsm
|
2696742
|
|
Scots Gds; (LL1) |
Baker
|
James, Henry, Malcolm
|
Pte/LCpl
|
2615455
|
|
Gren Gds/ME Cdo/L Det/ SRS/1SAS executed; (MCG)
|
Kenneth
|
Cpl
|
5618955
|
|
Devonshire; kia
|
|
Baker
|
W
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& Layforce. Post War Port of London Police (CA42)
|
George
|
CSM (Capt)
|
2617252
|
MM and bar (with SBS)
|
Grenadier Gds; SBS
|
|
Robert
|
Sgt
|
2617533
|
MM, BEM
|
Grenadier Gds; SAS (MCG)
|
|
Blakeney
|
James, Venney
|
Gdsm
|
2660354
|
|
Coldstream Gds/L Det/kia 1SAS; (MCG)
|
Stanley
|
Gdsm
|
2696934
|
|
Scots Gds/L Det/kia
|
|
Bond
|
Ernest, Radcliffe
|
Sgt
|
3710883
|
OBE, QPM
|
Scots Gds; 'L' det SAS (MCG);
PoW Op Squatter;
later D.A.C. Met Police
|
John, Hamilton
|
Cpl
|
2824715
|
DCM (with SBS)
|
Seaforth Hldrs; SBS
|
|
John, Henry
|
Gdsm
|
2614807
284731
|
MiD - Gren Gds
DSO - Hamps Regt
|
Gren.Gds; later Major Royal Hamps
|
|
Brankin
|
George
|
LCpl
|
2695365
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn
|
George, C.
|
Sgt
|
2880295
|
MM
|
London Scots; SBS
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
7619486
|
|
RAOC
|
|
Bridger
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
2698057
|
|
Scots Gds; and SAS, PoW Op Squatter (MCG)
|
John
|
Bdr
|
930882
|
DCM
|
R.Artillery / 1SBS
|
|
Brook
|
Harold, 'Ginger'
|
LCpl
|
2615070
|
|
Gren Gds/MECdo/
SRS/killed (1SAS)
|
William, Gordon, 'Jimmy'
|
LCpl
|
2695138
|
MM
|
Scots Gds; (MCG)
|
|
Leslie, Jock
|
Cpl
|
5437777
|
|
DCLI; &Me Cdo;
kia SAS
|
|
Harry, Alexander, Desmond,
'Kelpie'
|
Lt (later Maj)
|
124535
|
MC
(LG37536, p1950))
|
Gren Gds; and SBS;
(CA112)
|
|
Gerrard, John, Gunton
|
LCpl
|
2655344
|
|
Coldstream Gds;
|
|
L.J.
|
LBdr
|
5499823
|
|
RA; PoW
|
|
Robin, Francis
|
T/Capt
|
|
DSO
|
General List.
|
|
Campbell
|
William
|
|
|
|
|
Carrington
|
John
|
Gdsm
|
2696602
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; POW Scots Gds 13/6/42
|
Leonard, Richard
|
Sgt
|
328983
|
|
RAC; died on active service
|
|
Casey
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
4979461 |
|
R. Sussex Regt; 3Cdo; 8Cdo; SRS;SAS.
|
Cass
|
George, Edward
|
LSgt
|
2616121
|
|
Gren Gds/SBS/L Det/1SAS/
kia SBS
|
Francis, William
|
Pte
|
5499203
|
|
Somerset Li; kia Burma
(Mission 204)
|
|
Chesworth
|
Thomas, Robert
|
Gdsm
|
2659967
|
|
Coldstream Gds; (MCG);
20/6/42 PoW
|
Churchill
|
Randolph
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Edward, James
|
Pte
|
5257172
|
|
Worcs Regt; and SAS; Pow 16/11/41
|
|
Collins
|
Ian, Glen
|
Lt
|
139780
|
later Lt Col Guards OBE, CdeG*
|
Coldstream Gds
|
Colquhoun
|
Leonard, Newman
|
LSgt
|
2695291
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; PoW (MCG)
|
Cook
|
Stanley, John
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cooper
|
J.C.
|
Major
|
|
|
(CA25)
|
Cooper
|
John, Murdoch
|
LSgt
|
2698113
|
DCM
|
Scots Gds. 2nd Bn; award with SAS
(LG 35799) (MCG)
|
Edwin, Robert
|
Bdr
|
830703
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
Roger, James, Allen,
'Jumbo'
|
Lt
|
2239
|
|
West Yorks
|
|
Creese
|
|
Bdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Curtis
|
P
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Curtis
|
Walter, Stopford,
Constable
|
Major
|
|
MC, MiD
|
Somerset LI
|
Dermot, Ralph
|
Lt Col
|
36692
|
MiD
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; PoW
|
|
Dalziel
|
R
|
Gdsm
|
874261
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn
|
D'arcy
|
Michael
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
Irish Gds
|
Davies
|
Roy, David
|
Pte
|
2734997
|
|
Welsh Gds/L Det/ kia 1SAS 8/4/45, PoW (MCG)
|
Diamond
|
Max
|
|
|
|
|
Dickason
|
Samuel, E.
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Anthony
|
TSM
|
2695218
|
|
Scots Gds
|
|
Duffy
|
William, Patrick
|
Sgt
|
2568672
|
MM
|
Coldstream Gds;MECdo;
SAS PoW 11/8/42;
WO417/52; escaped x2
|
Duncalfe
|
Roy
|
Gdsm
|
2695425
|
MM
|
Scots Gds; LG35799;
PoW 22/11/43
CasList WO417/82
|
Philip
|
Lt
|
30978
|
MC
|
RHG; MC with 3 Cdo
|
|
Eccles
|
Douglas
|
Sgt
|
2735399
|
|
Welsh Gds / SRS/
1SAS executed
|
Keith, Valentine
|
Tpr
|
7912260
|
|
RAC; & SBS; kia
|
|
Edwards
|
Neville, Arthur,
Frank
|
Sapper
(later Major)
|
871055;
312539
|
|
1937 RA;1938 RE;
4 SS Bn 10/11/40;
8 Cdo1/2/41;
B Bn Layforce (RE Card)
|
Edwards
|
Thomas
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Harry
|
Pte
|
5670462
|
|
SLI; attd 'A' Bn Layforce
PoW Crete
|
|
Evans
|
Robert, Humphrey, Ward
|
A/Cpl
|
2695297
|
|
Scots Gds; PoW Nov41; (MCG); WO417/102; 1SAS (WO416/115/145)
|
Fassam
|
Joseph, William
|
LBdr
|
874242
|
|
RA/ME Cdo/1SAS/kia SRS
|
Cyril
|
Cpl, later SSM
|
2615284
|
DCM
|
Grenadier Gds; and SBS
|
|
Fitzlarence
|
E
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Robert, H.
|
Dvr
|
|
|
& 52 ME; residing USA (CA89)
|
|
Ford
|
I.L.
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Friend
|
John, Francis
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Galbraith
|
E, Ted
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Victor, G.
|
Cpl (later WO2)
|
2040474
|
MiD
|
& 3 Cdo, Layforce; CA96
|
|
Gardner
|
C.E.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; died 1950 (CA13)
|
Gilroy
|
|
Major
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Goldsmith
|
Ernest,Edward, William,
Frederick 'Joe'
|
LSgt
|
6397316
|
MM (LG36349,p519)
(WO373/4/298)
|
R Sussex/ME Cdo / 1SAS / S.R.S
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Cpl
|
5108868
|
|
Duke Of Cornwall LI
|
|
Govan
|
James, Chisholm, Wilson
|
Cpl
|
3057065
|
MM (LG35020,p7174)
|
RASC/MECdo/SRS/
1SAS executed
|
Griffiths-Jones
|
Mervyn
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Gunn
|
David
|
|
|
|
Seaforths
|
Richard, Algernon,
Frederick
|
Maj
|
45143
|
|
RHG
|
|
Edward, Thomas ,
Hornsby
|
Cpl
|
5615963
|
|
Somerset Li
|
|
Thomas, Herbert
|
LSgt
|
2613699
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
|
William, Herbert
|
Pte
|
5625251
|
|
Devonshire Regt;
3, 8, &ME Cdo/
1SAS / kia SRS
|
|
Higgins
|
Walter, T.F.
|
Spr
|
|
|
R Engineers; CA93
|
Thomas, Fenton
|
Gdsm
|
2654660
|
Silver Star
|
Coldstream Gds. Registers
& (CA82)
|
|
Hill
|
Daniel, Mcfarlane
|
Pte
|
2694342
|
|
Scots Gds; PoW (MCG)
|
Hobart
|
Edward, J.
'Eddie'
|
Bdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Hogan
|
M.J.
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Holmes
|
Ronald, William
|
Sgt
|
5622405
|
BEM
|
Devonshire
|
Honour
|
George, Butler
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
DSC, VRD
|
& COPP (CA115)
|
Houlgate
|
A.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Houston
|
John, William
|
Sgt
|
2694790
|
|
Scots Gds
|
George, 'Taffy'
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
from North Wales (CA51)
|
|
Jackson
|
Ernest
|
|
2696403
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Jellicoe
|
George, Patrick, John,
Rushworth
|
Lt
|
124546
|
DSO MC MiD
|
Coldstream Gds
|
Jenkins
|
Byron
|
Fus
|
6468043
|
|
R. Fus; 1and SSD1; (PG)
|
W.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA20, CA38)
|
|
Jones
|
C.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Hefin
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
John, Thomas, William
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE (CA69)
|
Kauntze
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Kealy
|
Michael, R.B.
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Keenan
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2696289
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; PoW 16/17 Nov.41
|
Kershaw
|
David
|
Cpl / Sgt
|
4121633
|
|
Grenadier Gds (MCG)
|
Kinnivane
|
John
|
Cpl
|
6094156
|
|
Queens Royal Regt;
ME Cdo /
SRS / 1SAS executed
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leonard, Frank
|
Pte
|
5669104
|
|
Somerset Li
|
|
Laird
|
J.D.
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Landsberg
|
W
|
Gdsm (LCpl)
|
2696076
|
|
Scots Gds; POW 31/5/42; from Burnham on Crouch Essex (CA11)
|
Langton
|
Thomas, Bennett
|
Lt (later HonCol)
|
132243
|
MC
|
'L'Det.SAS; SBS; (oral interview IWM 18045 with Bob Bennett MM)
|
Christie, Norman
|
Lt
|
124143
|
MiD
|
SLI; PoW Crete escaped Yugoslavia / Chetniks
|
|
Robert , Edward
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
RHG; later Chief of Comb Ops
|
|
Lazenby
|
Ralph
|
LSgt
|
803879
|
|
Scots Guards; and SAS - PoW Op. Squatter (MCG)
|
Leadbetter
|
Harold, J,
|
Gdm
|
2617519
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
Leaver
|
W.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Leitch
|
J
|
Gdsm
|
2698540
|
|
Scots Gds
|
John, Steel,' Jock'
|
Lt
|
65419
|
|
Welsh Gds; kia with SAS (MCG)
|
|
Ernest,Thomas 'Bob'
|
Gdsm
|
2660913
|
MM
|
Coldstream Gds and 'L' det. SAS (MCG)
|
|
Lorrimer
|
Peter, George
|
LCpl
|
2696571
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; 1946
|
MacDougall
|
William, L.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
see record for McDOUGALL
|
Majendie
|
John, Dering
|
Lt (later Major)
|
95253
|
|
Somerset Li
|
Maloney
|
J.W.
|
LCpl
|
5672160
|
|
Somerset LI; PoW escaper (MCG);WO417/36
|
Marden
|
Frederick,Charles
|
Gdsm
|
2661426
|
|
Coldstream Gds; wounded 17Jul'41 Cyrenaica WO417/29; transferred to RE 16Dec'42
|
Mather, Sir
|
David Carol Macdonald
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
Welsh & Scots Gds; (CA84)
|
Mayle
|
John, Jack
|
Tpr
|
328493
|
|
Lancers, dangerously ill 2/2/40 WO417/11 later 1SSD Burma (PG)
|
John, Edward, Trestrail
|
Cpl
|
5440304
|
|
Duke Of Cornwall Li
|
|
McAllister
|
Harry, Stephen
|
Gdsm
|
2693723
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn;
|
McAlpine
|
W
|
LCpl
|
2693782
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn;
|
McCall
|
John
|
LCpl
|
2695616
|
|
Scots Gds; died of wounds 28/12/41 (LSgt)
|
McCormick
|
|
Sgt
|
7878909
|
|
17/21 Lancers
|
William, Lawrence
|
LCpl
|
2694429
|
|
Left Cdo 1941; kia 1943 with Scots Gds.
|
|
McEwan
|
Ronald
|
Gdsm
|
2566035
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Alec
|
CQMS
|
2654904
|
|
Coldstream Gds; from Burnley Lancs (LL8)
|
|
Mckay
|
Robert, W.M.
|
Gdsm
|
2698040
|
|
Scots Gds; PoW; WO417/91; (MCG)
|
McSorley
|
R
|
Gdsm
|
6848500
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Milbanke
|
R
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
10 Hussars
|
Miles
|
Arthur
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo; post war Police Insp at Saltcoats (CA49)
|
John
|
Pte
|
6139215
|
|
East Surrey
|
|
Milton
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
see Wentworth-Fitzwilliam
|
Sidney, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 7 and 51ME (CA77) (CA119)
|
|
Mortimer
|
George
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
|
Moss
|
W
|
Sgt
|
5621976
|
|
Devons; wounded 17/3/42; PoW ME Cdo 12/9/42; WO417/42, 55, & 79
|
Muirhead
|
Robert
|
Gdsm
|
2697107
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; PoW 23/11/41 (WO344/228/1)
|
Murray
|
Patrick
|
|
6976770
|
|
R Inniskilling
|
Ness
|
A.P.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Neville
|
|
Sgt
|
S/181399
|
|
RASC
|
Nicholson, Sir
|
Godfrey
|
Capt
|
|
|
and SS Bde; from Newbury (CA93)
|
O'Dowd
|
Christopher
|
Gdsm
|
2719054
|
MM
|
Irish Gds; L Det SAS; 1SAS; kia SRS
|
O'Neil
|
N. 'Paddy'
|
Sgt
|
5669535
|
|
Somerset LI; PoW western Desert CasList WO417/54
|
John, Myles
|
LSgt
|
2716586
|
MM
|
Irish Gds; & 1 SBS; CasList WO417/91 wounded
|
|
James, Andrew
|
Sgt
|
2717197
|
|
Irish Gds; PoW Cyrenaica
|
|
Oliphant
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Glasgow (LL9)
|
Peace
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Coldstream Gds
|
Peck
|
Ted, 'The Rabbi'
|
|
|
|
|
Pennington
|
John, Leslie
|
Gdsm
|
2694811
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn;
|
Plomer
|
M.W.F.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA88)
|
George, Thomas
|
Gdsm
|
2720198
|
|
Irish Gds; (CA110); PoW
|
|
A.C.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
|
Quinton
|
R.S.
|
Cpl
|
2566703
|
|
RHG; PoW (MCG)
|
Redstone
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rhodes
|
Frank
|
Gdsm
|
2626982
|
|
Grenadier Gds; (MCG)
|
Richards
|
James, Irwin
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
CSM
|
5381845
|
|
RAC
|
|
Charles, George, Gibson
|
WO1
|
2656281
|
DCM
|
Coldstream Gds; (MCG)
|
|
Robertson
|
John, Paterson
|
Gdsm
|
811911
|
|
Scots Gds: PoW (MCG)
|
Rose
|
Graham, 'Johnny'
|
LCpl
|
2617725
|
MM*
|
Grenadier Gds; (MCG)
|
Sadler
|
John
|
Gdsm
|
814251
|
|
RA Attestation 1934; to Scots Gds; PoW (MCG)
|
Saint
|
W.E.
|
Pte
|
5670183
|
|
SLI; Wounded Western Desert, PoW, WO417/57
|
Savery
|
Henry, James
|
|
|
|
|
Lewis, Ralph
|
Tpr
|
321274
|
|
Dragoon Gds
|
|
Schofield
|
Albert, Joe
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Life Guards
|
Fred
|
LSgt
|
2696965
|
|
Scots Gds; kia with SAS
|
|
James, Barlow, Brookes
|
Sgt
|
T/106321
|
MM
|
RASC; and 1 SBS; IWM Oral Interview
|
|
Shortall
|
James, Patrick
|
Cpl
|
6464231
|
|
R Fus/3 Cdo /SSRF; executed 2SAS
|
Thomas, John
|
Pte
|
5672780
|
|
Somerset LI; L Det SAS died of diptheria 1 SAS 'A' Sqn.
|
|
Smith
|
Alec
|
Gdsm
|
2696282
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn; PoW 16/17 Nov 41
|
Smith
|
Alexander, Scott
|
LCpl
|
2694741
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn. (LSgt) kia 3/7/42
|
Henry, John
|
Gdsm
|
|
|
Grenadier Gds; (CA116)
|
|
Smith
|
Lionel, Eric
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA86)
|
Smith
|
L.V.
|
LCpl
|
2719754
|
|
Irish Gds
|
Smyth Osbourne
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Stavordale, The Lord
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Stirling
|
Archibald, David
|
Lt
|
72647
|
DSO, OBE
|
|
Sydney, J.
|
Sgt
|
2692673
|
|
Scots Gds; (PoW died); (MCG)
|
|
Storey
|
J
|
Sgt
|
3597146
|
|
Scots Gds
|
Sudeley, The Lord
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Sutherland
|
David
|
Lt Col
|
|
MC
|
Black Watch
|
Swann
|
S.J. 'Joseph'
|
Gdsm
|
2617954
|
|
(CA112); 2 Tp; &M.E.Cdo; 1SAS,SRS, PoW Termoli CasLists WO417/69.
|
Ralph, Esmond, Selby
|
Pte
|
|
|
Layforce; later Captain.
|
|
Telford
|
J.G.
|
Gdsm
|
2698079
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn
|
John, Leslie
|
Cpl
|
2617532
|
|
Grenadier Gds
|
|
Tingley
|
Thomas, William
|
LSgt
|
2691356
|
|
Scots Gds.
|
Tobin
|
Charles, Francis
|
Gdsm
|
2719627
|
|
Irish Gds/ME Cdo/1SAS. kia SRS
|
Todd
|
W
|
LSgt
|
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn;
|
Tribe
|
Charles
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Tufnell
|
Kenneth, Edward, Mortimer
|
A/Major
|
23953
|
MC
|
Gren. Guards; award with Grenadiers 1943
|
Wade
|
Thomas, Nugent
|
LCpl
|
2695292
|
|
8 Cdo (Layforce) 12Aug'40 - 18Jul'41 to 2 Scots Gds. /Source: SGds Record)
|
Wallis-Clarke
|
Rowland
|
Gdsm
|
2698252
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn PoW 1942 (WO344/331/1)
|
Warburton
|
Arthur
|
Gdsm
|
2734482
|
|
Welsh Gds; PoW 17/7/42 WO417/47, WO417/92 (MCG)
|
Ward
|
George, Richard
|
Sgt
|
2692394
282309
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn/L Det/ SRS/ 1SAS/to OCTU/ Lieut. died on war service
|
Watson
|
Tom, A
|
Pte
|
|
|
& SBS (CA84)
|
Watt
|
Robert, James
|
Gdsm
|
2719513
|
|
Irish Gds; RTU after 16 months; kia with Irish Gds.11/8/44.
|
Waugh
|
Evelyn
|
Lt
|
|
|
Royal Marine
|
Percy, Arthur
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
Wentworth-Fitzwilliam
|
William, Henry, Lawrence, Peter
|
Capt
|
|
|
Lord Milton, 1943 8th Earl Fitzwilliam
|
Whiteman
|
Norman, J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo; from Coventry (CA103)
|
Wilson
|
E
|
Gdsm
|
2696030
|
|
Scots Gds 2nd Bn
|
Wilson
|
Robert
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSO*, MID
|
R Artillery; & SBS (CA115)
|
Wright
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Major
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Yates
|
G.H.A.
|
CSM
|
|
|
Gren. Gds; PoW; (MCG)
|
Later No 9 Commando operated in Greece before returning to Italy for its last engagement at Commachio and Argenta in April 1945.
Once the the war ended a decision was made to disband all Army Commando units.
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Captain David Balls was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.
Corporal Francis Balneaves was killed in action in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were operating in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Mr and Mrs Balneaves of Stonehaven, Scotland. Husband of Margaret.
Captain Kenneth Norman Campbell, 4 troop, died on 9 September 1941 of injuries received in a traffic accident on the night of 5 September 1941. Son of James Alexander Campbell, and of Jennie Hamilton Campbell (nee Cameron), of Glasgow.
Lance Bombardier Wilfred Chancellor was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of William and Nellie Chancellor, of Balsall Heath, Birmingham.
Corporal William Coles was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.
Company Sergeant Major Albert Craig died in Italy. His Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. Son of John Craig, and of Helen Craig, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Lance Corporal Robert Crawford was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. Son of James and Helen Crawford, of Glasgow.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
Lance Bombardier Robert Forbes was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Andrew Brodie Forbes and Margaret Forbes, of Edinburgh. He is named on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
Captain James Gibson died of injuries received in a mine explosion at Anzio on the 24th June 1944. Son of William and Jessie Lang Gibson; husband of Maureen Gibson, of Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Private John Grieve was accidently killed by a mine on Portland Range whilst training. A Court of Inquiry was held on the 20th May and reconvened on the 29th May 1943. Pte Grieve had apparently previously served in No 6 Commando.
Corporal Leslie Holmes was reported missing 19 March 1944 later presumed killed in action during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Private Ernest Hunt died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Lance Corporal Anthony Lody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Fusilier Bertram Moir was reported wounded and missing 19 March 1944 during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Bertram Wigton Moir and Mary Moir; husband of Ellen Moir, of Edinburgh.
Private Barrie Monk was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on the Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito. Son of Harold and Ann Monk.
Sources
CWGC.
Private Gilbert Neilson was killed in action during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge). He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neilson, of Bearsden, Dunbartonshire.
Lance Sergeant Henry Porter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Private Thomas Quigley died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of John and Mary Ann Quigley.
Sergeant John Richardson died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/73.
Private Julian Rolfe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Italy. Son of Hubert Dudley Rolfe and Ada Ethel Rolfe.
Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. Son of James and Martha Sherwin, of Crumpsall, Manchester.
Corporal John Tanner was killed in action on 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. The previous year on 20 March 1944 he was wounded (recovered) during operations in Italy.
Private Alexander Teasdale died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of Stanley Adison White and Mildred Eugenie Meta White, of Pinner, Middlesex.
Private William Wildgoose died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Ernest and Mary Wildgoose, of Colyhurst, Manchester. His name is on a marble roll of honour located on Monte Ornito.
Private Reginald Wilson was accidentally killed during operations in Italy. Son of Joseph E. and Jane Wilson, of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/78.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.9 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No 9 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbott
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
& 5 and 12 Cdos (LL1)
|
Ackroyd
|
Thomas, Daniel
|
Gdsm
|
|
see entry below for Akroyd
|
|
Garrick, Anthony
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo; from London (CA86)
|
|
Agnew
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Thomas, Daniel
|
Gdsm
|
2656563
|
|
Coldstream Gds., wounded 1/2/44 Italy
|
|
Alanach
|
R
|
Pte
|
2825410
|
|
Seaforths; 25Nov41 CasList WO417/36
|
Victor, Arthur
|
CSgt
|
974087
|
MiD
|
RA
|
|
Aldred
|
Albert
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA; (CA113)
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
2880907
|
|
Gordon Hldrs (London Scottish); (CA118); wounded Italy x2
|
|
Allan
|
'Jock'
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; emig NZ (CA67)
|
Allaway
|
M
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 4 Cdo; lka Mitcham (LL1)
|
Allen
|
J
|
Pte
|
3313201
|
|
HLI
|
Michael, Rhys, Harvey
|
Capt
|
76441
|
MC
|
Black Watch
|
|
Allen
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
|
lka Bletchley (LL1)
|
Allwright
|
Ian, Donald, Bruce
|
Cpl
|
249687
|
|
R. Scots; LG35767 2nd Lt 3/10/42; later Major (CA50)
|
John
|
Pte
|
3716829
|
|
KORR; kia
|
|
Andrews
|
F
|
Pte
|
4124984
|
|
S Staffs Regt; lka The Wirral (LL1)
|
Andrews
|
Frederick, G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Coventry (CA105)
|
Armitage
|
J.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka County Down, NI. (LL1)
|
Frank, D.
|
CSM
|
|
|
(and 12 Cdo - CA13)
|
|
Arthur
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo; lka Worthing (LL1)
|
Arthur
|
Hugh
|
|
|
|
(CA98)
|
Ashworth
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA13)
|
Aspden
|
J. 'Jack'
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; & 4 Cdo; (CA19, 38, 116) ; Major in Malay Regt
|
Bacon
|
Raymond, William
|
Gnr
|
2252809
|
|
RA Attestation Register 1941;
re-enlisted 1950-53
|
Baker
|
Edward
|
Dvr
|
|
|
RASC; from Sheffield (CA110)
|
David, Stewart
|
Pte
|
2936087
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
William, Campbell
|
Cpl
|
2884648
|
|
Gordons; wounded 3/2/44 CasList WO417/72
|
|
David, Gavin
|
Capt
|
99724
|
|
HLI; kia
|
|
Francis, William
|
Cpl
|
2874523
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; kia
|
|
Bamford
|
F
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Sheffield (LL1)
|
Frederick
|
Cpl
|
5678008
|
|
QORWK; kia
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
2884786
|
|
London Scottish, kia
|
|
Banks
|
Thomas, H.
|
Sgt
|
3317445
|
|
HLI; (CA114); wounded 1/2/44
CasList WO417/72
|
James
|
Pte
|
2758223
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Barber
|
Harry
|
|
|
|
2009 resided Benfleet (DR)
|
Barnett
|
W
|
Dvr
|
4696289
|
|
RASC
|
Bartlett
|
R
|
Pte
|
6107435
|
|
Middlesex Regt
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
3533801
|
MM
|
Manchester Regt
|
|
Paul, Francis
|
Capt
|
165718
|
MC
|
Inniskillings; kia
|
|
Bates
|
P.G.T.
|
Lt
|
|
|
RAC
|
William, Stanley
|
Capt
|
204528
|
MiD
|
R Signals
|
|
John, J.
|
Pte
|
3053903
|
|
R. Scots; wounded 3/2/44 Italy WO417/72; lka Edinburgh (LL1);
|
|
Baxter
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Beadell
|
William, Charles
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestations 1938;
Nos.9 & 12 Cdos (LL1)
|
|
Beard
|
A
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; Nos 6 & 9 Cdos (LL1)
|
Thomas
|
RSM
|
5048331
|
MiD
|
N Staffs Regt; kia
|
|
W
|
Pte
|
2822502
|
|
Seaforths; wounded Italy
3/2/44 CasLists WO417/72
|
|
Beech
|
Reginald, W. 'Reggie'
|
Pte
|
4039374
|
|
KSLI
|
Belasco
|
David, Moss
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA106)
|
Bell
|
Thomas
|
Gnr
|
|
|
from Falkirk (CA88)
|
Bennell
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bennett
|
W.H.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bigwood
|
O
|
Dvr
|
T/108066
|
|
RASC; died Feb 1953 (CA21)
|
Walter
|
LSgt
|
327597
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
John, Edward, Hilbert, Blake
|
Capt
|
P/266374
|
|
RACD
|
|
George, Davidson
|
Lt
|
94549
|
MiD
|
RE; kia
|
|
Black
|
A. John
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
John
|
Rfn
|
6920686
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
James, Gordon
|
Pte
|
2880769
|
|
London Scottish; kia
|
|
Blagdon
|
George, Graham
|
Gnr (A/LBdr)
|
812276
|
|
RA; wounded 19/3/44 Italy CasList WO417/74; (CA79)
|
Blake
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Blyth
|
C
|
Gnr
|
6837862
|
|
RA
|
Blyth
|
D.A.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Bolton
|
Peter, H.
|
Major
|
295510
|
MBE
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Thomas
|
LCpl
|
|
MM
|
|
|
Botting
|
John, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA83) 9 & 3 Cdos
|
Bowley
|
Henry
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
John, Percy
|
Fus
|
6482228
Police
|
|
R. Fus; from Tottenham (CA112)
|
|
Bradshaw
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
wounded Apr'45 Op Roast (WD) WO218/87 Appdx F2.
|
Braithwaite
|
Denys
|
LCpl
|
|
|
From Wakefield. Wife Irene.
|
Braithwaite
|
H
|
Cpl
|
4613732
|
|
DWR
|
Braithwaite
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo; later Major (CA28), (CA57), (CA111)
|
Brand
|
George
|
Sgt
|
3061224
|
|
R.Scots; (CA107); wounded Italy
19/3/44 CasLists WO417/74
|
Branton
|
Kenneth, P.
|
LCpl
|
5257481
|
|
Worc Regt
|
Brawn
|
Douglas, A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frederick, Hudson
|
Pte
|
3386504
|
|
East Lancs Regt
|
|
Bridle
|
J
|
Dvr
|
S/108262
|
|
RASC
|
Brierley
|
H
|
LSgt
|
3530324
|
|
Loyal Regt; wounded Italy 19/3/44 CasList WO417/73
|
Brindle
|
J
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Britton
|
S.H.
|
LCpl
|
14200752
|
|
SWB
|
Brown
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
Essex Regt
|
|
Charles, Gilbert
|
Pte
|
7358386
|
|
RAMC; Died.
|
|
Brown
|
D
|
Pte
|
3190489
|
|
KOSB
|
John
|
Pte
|
4350290
|
|
East Yorks Regt; kia
|
|
Brown
|
J.G.S.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Reid
|
LCpl
|
7044540
|
|
R Irish Fusiliers; kia
|
|
W
|
LCpl
|
2934354
|
|
Cameron Hldrs
|
|
Gerald, Jackson
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
|
|
Bryan
|
Henry, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
3392351
|
|
E. Lancs Regt; 3/2/44 Italy
CasLists WO417/72 wounded
|
Buchanan
|
George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Buchanan-Allen
|
Donald, Roy
|
Capt
|
155094
|
|
RASC
|
Burgess
|
E
|
Fus
|
3526047
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Lesley
|
LCpl
|
|
RE; kia St Nazaire
|
||
John
|
Gnr
|
3654080
|
|
RA; (CA14); wounded
Italy CasList WO417/92
|
|
Burns
|
M
|
Spr
|
2193274
|
|
RE; wounded 3/2/44 Italy
CasList WO417/72
|
Burns
|
V
|
Gnr
|
911923
|
|
RA
|
William, Charles
|
LBdr
|
2050861
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Bush
|
George, Lawrence
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Bush
|
P.J.
|
Lt
|
321587
|
|
Somerset Li
|
Howard, Herbert, Cosen
|
Cpl
|
|
MM (with SBS)
|
11Cdo and SBS
|
|
Butler
|
John
|
Cpl
|
14531039
|
|
RAMC
|
Butterworth
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
|
Calderwood
|
Daniel
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Caldwell
|
D
|
Cpl
|
2823168
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Lesley, Stuart
|
Major
|
138421
|
MC*
|
Royal West Kent
|
|
Alexander, 'Alistair'
|
Pte
|
2984506
|
|
A&SH; Wounded Italy
Mar'44 CasList WO417/74
|
|
Cameron
|
Donald
|
|
|
|
|
Cameron
|
J
|
Pte
|
2753952
|
|
Black Watch
|
Ralph, Averne, Cyril
|
Capt
|
99223
|
MC
|
Cameron Hldrs
|
|
Campbell
|
George, Edward
|
LSgt
|
14359667
|
|
QRR; and 3 Cdo (LL3)
|
Campbell
|
James, Joseph
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and No.6 Cdo (CA95)
|
Kenneth, Norman
|
Capt
|
75551
|
|
HLI; died
|
|
Campbell
|
T.H. 'Tommy'
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE and 2 Bde Sigs; emig NZ (LL3)(CA76) |
Campbell-Mclean
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Manchester (LL3)
|
Thomas, Whawell, 'Whay'
|
LSgt
|
4978529
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
|
Cannon
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
Buffs
|
|
Capewell
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
|
Carey
|
D S
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
Carlyle
|
D
|
Pte
|
2752333
|
|
Black Watch
|
Carrie
|
William Wilson
|
Capt
|
98149
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Jimmy
|
Pte
|
3663412
|
|
S.Lancs Regt
|
|
Carter
|
A.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
R Sigs; CA24.
|
R
|
LCpl
|
|
|
lka Cleethorpes (LL3)
|
|
John
|
RQMS
|
MiD
|
RA Attestations 1938
|
||
Cater
|
Tony
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Caudrey
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
|
London Scottish
|
|
Chadwick
|
M.R.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Alexander
|
Rfn
|
3250016
|
|
Cameronian; kia
|
|
Chambers
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Handsworth (LL4)
|
Wilfred, Douglas
|
Bdr
|
2049911
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Chapman
|
R.T.
|
Lt
|
262290
|
|
Cheshire Regt
|
Chesney
|
W
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Chisholm
|
Ian, Mitchell
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Wallington (CA118)
|
Chivers
|
Harold
|
Fus
|
6981527
|
|
R.Inniskilling; (CA99); wounded Italy 3/2/44 CasLists WO417/72
|
Chorlton
|
Dudley, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo (CA79)
|
Clancy
|
J
|
Cpl
|
3055034
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Clark
|
D
|
Pte
|
14604362
|
|
A&SH
|
Francis, William
|
Major
|
50979
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Clarke
|
E
|
Gnr
|
6460520
|
|
RA
|
Clarke
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Clay
|
Geoff
|
Cpl
|
5348758
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Clemens
|
H
|
Pte
|
11051319
|
|
Royal Fusiliers
|
Clifton
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Climpson
|
Ernest, E.
|
Pte
|
7365682
|
|
RAMC; wounded 19/3/44
Italy CasList WO417/74
|
Cloke
|
S.M.
|
Lt
|
273981
|
|
R Hampshire Regt
|
Andrew, Rae
|
Capt
|
88299
|
MiD
|
Cameronian
|
|
Cochrane
|
W.H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
William, James
|
Cpl
|
3910782
|
|
SWB; kia
|
|
Collins
|
A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Colville
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Connelly
|
P
|
Pte
|
2992429
|
|
A&SH
|
Leonard, W.
|
Cpl (Sgt)
|
6848656
|
|
KRRC; wounded x2 in Italy 3/2/44 and 19/3/44 CasLists; (CA90)
|
|
Cosgrove
|
Stephen
|
LCpl
|
3659918
|
|
S. Lancs Regt; wounded Italy 14/3/44 CasList WO417/73
|
Leonard
|
LSgt
|
894763
|
MiD
|
RA; kia
|
|
Cowell
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cowie
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Cowie
|
E.L.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Coyne
|
J
|
Pte
|
2756595
|
|
Black Watch
|
Albert, John
|
CSM
|
2873976
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; kia
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
|
MM,MiD
|
RAMC
|
|
Cran
|
H
|
Pte
|
3064877
|
|
Royal Scots
|
B.M.
|
Pte
|
3062044
|
|
R.Scots; wounded Italy
|
|
Robert, Alan
|
LCpl
|
2934211
|
|
QOCH; kia
|
|
Crofts
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestations 1938
|
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Bristol (LL3)
|
|
H.G.
|
Pte
|
3909357
|
|
SWB; wounded Italy 19/3/44 CasLists WO417/73
|
|
Crowley
|
William, J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Worcestershire (CA98)
|
Cruickshank
|
Albert
|
A/Sgt
|
2038407
|
|
RE; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasLists WO417/72; (CA86)
|
Cullen
|
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
Cunningham
|
John, Wellington
|
Capt
|
151582
|
|
Camerons; and CBTC; from Teignmouth (CA106)
|
Curran
|
R.R.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; (LL4)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Edward, John
|
Capt
|
173842
|
MC
|
RAMC
|
|
Dabb
|
Horace, Ernest
|
Lt
|
3965935 and 323544
|
|
att. 15/1/40 RWF; OCTU to Lincs Regt LG36673;(CA90)
|
Dagg
|
S.V.
|
Cpl
|
T/92529
|
|
RASC
|
Daley
|
E
|
Pte
|
858262
|
|
London Scottish
|
Samuel
|
LBdr
|
14322499
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Alexander 'Eck'
|
Pte
|
2758315
|
|
Black Watch; Italy 9/3/44 wounded CasList WO417/73
|
|
Davidson
|
John, 'Jock'
|
Fus
|
3133213
|
|
R.Scots Fus; (PG)
|
Michael, Alfred, William
|
Capt
|
253496
|
MBE,MC, MiD
|
Northants. Regt.
|
|
Day
|
R
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
De Lapp
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Dean
|
F
|
Fus
|
3607581
|
|
R Inniskilling Fusiliers
|
James
|
Cpl
|
2079518
|
|
kia St Nazaire
|
|
Delaney
|
M
|
Fus
|
3458791
|
|
Lancs Fus; wounded Italy 15Apr45 CasList WO417/91; (LL4)
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
3860444
|
|
Border Regt; wounded 19/3/44 Italy CasList WO417/73; (CA89)
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
2985838
|
|
A&SH;CasList; Italy
wounded 30Dec43
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
2980471
|
|
HLI; wounded 30/12/43 Italy
|
|
Dickens
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
4913470
|
|
S. Staffs Regt; Italy 3/2/44 WO417/72
|
James, Sidney
|
Sgt
|
3889716
|
|
East Lancs Regt; kia
|
|
Robert, Finn
|
Pte
|
2988081
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Phillip, Keith
|
Lt
|
180304
|
|
Durham LI; kia
|
|
Dixon
|
Frank, Ronald
|
|
|
|
|
Dobb
|
Ernest
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Docker
|
E
|
CSM
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo. lka Somerset (LL4)
|
Dodd
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Donnelly
|
James
|
Pte
|
3196664
|
|
KOSB; wounded 19/3/44 Italy CasLists WO417/74
|
Dons-Madsen
|
Erik
|
LCpl
|
6299813
|
|
Buffs
|
Douglas
|
Graham
|
Pte
|
2985574
|
|
A&SH
|
Downing
|
J.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Drummond
|
Alexander
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Drury
|
George, F.
|
Act. CSM
|
2815839
|
|
Seaforths; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasList WO4167/72; (CA85)
|
Duncan
|
C.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Ronald
|
LCpl
|
2032723
|
|
RE; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Duncan
|
LSgt
|
2754382
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Dunlop
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Michael
|
Lt Col
|
132780
|
MiD
|
8 Hussars; 1 SS Bde, 4 and 9 Cdos (CA59)
|
|
Durkin
|
J
|
Pte
|
3059066
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Dwyer
|
Timothy
|
Pte
|
3772173
|
|
Kings Own Royal Regt
|
Dyke
|
A
|
Rfn
|
14218283
|
|
KRRC; wounded Italy 3/2/44 WO417/72
|
Eames
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ebben
|
D
|
Pte
|
14736726
|
|
Somerset Li
|
George
|
Rfn
|
6850527
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Edger
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, George
|
Pte
|
6348327
|
|
R West Kent Regt; kia
|
|
Elliot
|
Duncan
|
Pte
|
S/10673657
|
|
RASC
|
Ellis
|
E
|
Pte
|
5625296
|
|
Devonshire Regt
|
Espley
|
Victor, Clarence
|
Pte
|
902005
|
|
N Staffs
|
Evans
|
Evan, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
Welch Regt.
|
Evans
|
J.A.G.
|
Bdr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Fairell
|
E
|
Pte
|
14516303
|
|
A&SH
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
4350517
|
|
East Yorks; kia
|
|
Farmer
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
RWF
|
John, Kiel
|
Pte
|
2821551
|
MM
|
Seaforth Hldrs; wounded 30/12/43
|
|
Feedam
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
4038825
|
|
KSLI
|
Felle
|
T.H.
|
Fus
|
|
|
R Inniskilling Fus
|
Fenner
|
R
|
Pte
|
14736391
|
|
Ox & Bucks L I
|
Fenwick
|
E.C.
|
Pte
|
14801431
|
|
Gordons; wounded Italy 15Apr45 CasList WO417/91
|
Ferguson
|
Angus, Macleod
|
Capt
|
28736
|
CBE
|
Black Watch
|
Ferrey
|
Martin, C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Cameronian
|
Fetigan
|
Stephen
|
Dvr
|
|
|
from Leyland, Lancs (CA120)
|
Finlay
|
David
|
Cpl
|
2757157
|
|
Black Watch, Piper, lka Cupar (CA118)
|
Fisher
|
Arnold
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Ripley, Derbyshire (CA92)
|
Peter, Hendry
|
Capt
|
268232
|
OBE
|
R Sigs; & 2CdoBde; later Lt Colonel
|
|
Forbes
|
Ian, M.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
LBdr
|
902786
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
Foreman
|
D
|
Pte
|
4546719
|
|
R Hampshire
|
Fortune
|
George, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Foster
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
|
|
from Blackpool (CA119)
|
Foster
|
Roy
|
|
|
|
|
Fountain
|
M
|
Pte
|
14736735
|
|
Somerset Li
|
Fowler
|
W.L.
|
LCpl
|
6913481
|
|
9th Bn.Rifle Bde; LL5; Italy wounded CasList WO417/91, 11Apr45
|
Foy
|
L
|
Fus
|
14209733
|
|
R. Fus; (LL9);wounded 11/3/45 Italy WO417/90
|
Frampton
|
E
|
Gnr
|
2857339
|
|
RA
|
Andrew
|
LCpl
|
2822034
|
|
Seaforths; (CA91); 3/2/44 wounded Italy
|
|
Galbraith
|
M
|
Pte
|
NS/8430
|
|
R Hampshire
|
Gales
|
H.W.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Gallacher
|
John, Joseph
|
Pte
|
2979485
|
|
A&SH
|
Gardiner
|
Frederick
|
Rfn
|
6848697
|
|
KRRC; 19Mar44; Italy CasList WO417/74
|
James
|
LCpl
|
3535628
|
|
Manchester Regt; kia
|
|
Garrington
|
William, Thomas.
|
Gdsm
|
2658824
|
|
Coldstream Guards Record; Italy wounded CasList WO417/72
|
J
|
LCpl
|
2822297
|
|
Seaforths; wounded Italy 1/2/44 WO417/72
|
|
Gaunt
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
John
|
Pte
|
3318356
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Justin
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Bolton (CA112); xref Szarkow
|
|
James, Lang
|
Capt
|
210963
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Gilbert
|
J.T.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gill
|
Albert, John
|
LBdr
|
875143
|
|
RA Attestations 1937
|
Charles, William
|
Capt
|
252038
|
|
RAMC; Medical Officer 1944/5.
|
|
Gingell
|
Harold, 'Jack'
|
|
|
|
|
Ginn
|
J.W.
|
LBdr
|
14382309
|
|
RA
|
Glancy
|
J
|
Cpl
|
3055034
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Glen
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Glendinning
|
Bernard
|
Cpl
|
3450580
|
|
Lancs Fus; Italy 3/2/44 WO417/72; (CA53)
|
Goddard
|
I.P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Goldie
|
Alexander
|
Bdr
|
|
RA
|
|
Goodwin
|
J
|
LCpl
|
280379
|
|
RASC
|
Gordon
|
Edward
|
LSgt
|
2873670
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
Gorman
|
G.P.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA18)
|
Gorman
|
J
|
LSgt
|
3523913
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Goss
|
R
|
Pte
|
2041718
|
|
London Scottish
|
Graham
|
L
|
Pte
|
14729560
|
|
Devonshire Regt
|
Grant
|
J.F.
|
RSM
|
|
|
|
Graves
|
Derek
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Woking (CA68)
|
Graves
|
K
|
LSgt
|
2880938
|
|
London Scottish
|
Gray
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Pte
|
14200811
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
Gray
|
L.E.
|
Pte
|
5511428
|
|
QRR
|
Greenhill
|
L.J.
|
Pte
|
14734939
|
|
SLI; Wounded 15Apr45 Italy CasList WO417/91.
|
Thomas, Cameron
|
Lt
|
90992
|
MiD
|
Cameronian; kia
|
|
John, Fletcher
|
Pte
|
2933802
|
|
QOCH; died training
|
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
3065996
|
|
R.Scots; (LL5); Italy wounded 3 times
|
|
Griffin
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Griffin
|
R
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Griffiths
|
B
|
Fus
|
3447600
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Griffiths
|
F
|
TSM
|
5045886
|
|
N Staffs.
|
Grigg
|
E.A.
|
Fus
|
6482231
Police
|
|
R. Fus; 19/3/44 CasList WO417/74
|
Grimwade
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Guthrie
|
H.F.
|
LCpl
|
3135796
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers; (CA10)
|
John
|
Sgt
|
2758175
|
|
Black Watch; (CA107); wounded Italy 19/3/44
|
|
Halliday
|
A
|
Pte
|
14566087
|
|
East Yorks Regt
|
Hamerton
|
A
|
Rfn
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Hankinson
|
Walter
|
LSgt
|
4201450
|
|
RWF
|
Hanley
|
J.D.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Harris
|
|
Pte
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
Harvest
|
R.M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt
|
Harvey
|
Wilfred, 'Barney'
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Hatcher
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Hawkins
|
W G
|
Pte
|
14736731
|
|
Somerset Li
|
Hay
|
J
|
LBdr
|
|
RA
|
|
Hayden
|
S.M.
|
Pte
|
5825818
|
|
Sussex Regt
|
Haydock
|
Gerald
|
LSgt
|
354082
|
|
RA
|
Ian, Hope
|
Fus
|
14701610
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
|
Healey
|
Wilfred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Heath
|
G.A.
|
Rfn
|
5623162
|
|
KRRC
|
Helen
|
F
|
Gnr
|
11002011
|
|
RA
|
Henderson
|
G
|
Sgt
|
|
RE; wounded 3/2/44 Italy WO417/72
|
|
Henery
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Herbert
|
H.J.
|
Pte
|
5186472
|
|
Glos Regt
|
Hespin
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hewitt
|
E
|
Spr
|
|
|
|
Higgs
|
E
|
Gnr
|
2037266
|
|
RA
|
Hilditch
|
E
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Hill
|
Alex
|
Pte
|
2889064
|
|
Gordons; wounded Italy 2/4/45 CasList WO417/91
|
Hill
|
Colin, Clive
|
Capt
|
219245
|
|
R Irish Fusiliers
|
Hill
|
Victor, Lionel
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Hissett
|
G.B.
|
Lt
|
94548
|
|
R Engineers
|
Hoare
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
|
J
|
Sgt
|
3446114
|
MM
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
|
Hodson
|
R
|
Pte
|
4039407
|
|
KSLI; (LL6); wounded Italy CasList WO417/72
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3190005
|
|
KOSB; wounded Italy
|
|
Holland
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Holmes
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
Yorks & Lancs Regt
|
|
Leslie, Thomas
|
Cpl
|
6897410
|
|
KRRC; kia
|
|
Hood
|
J
|
Gdm
|
2665528
|
|
Coldstream Gds
|
Hooper
|
S
|
Pte
|
4920295
|
|
S. Staffs. Regt; 4/2/44 Italy WO417/72
|
Leslie, William
|
LSgt
|
6213259
|
DCM
|
Middlesex Regt
|
|
Horn
|
Francis, Henry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo; from Hackney (CA120)
|
R
|
Pte
|
3535715
|
|
Mancs.Regt; 3Feb44
CasList WO417/72
|
|
Horton
|
A.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Hudson
|
S.K.
|
Cpl
|
5550149
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Freddie
|
Cpl
|
3310694
|
|
Highland Li; from Rothesay (CA77); (PG)
|
|
George, William, S.
|
Sgt
|
7360074
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Joseph, Wilfred
|
LSgt /
2Lieut
|
2002542
288589
|
|
RE/REME; St Nazaire; to OCTU 1943; (CA118)
|
|
Ernest, Arthur
|
Pte
|
6213166
|
|
Middlesex Regt; kia
|
|
Hunt
|
G
|
Cpl
|
4584646
|
|
KOYLI
|
H. 'Harry'
|
Pte
|
3535763
|
|
Mancs. Regt; wounded Italy 19/3/44 CasList WO417/73
|
|
H.
|
Cpl
|
3130410
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers; 3/2/44 wounded Italy CasList WO417/72
|
|
Hunter
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2756942
|
|
Black Watch (LL6); emig USA (CA61)
|
Hurren
|
Leonard
|
Rfn
|
7016165
|
|
R. Ulster Rifles; (CA73) 3/2/44 Italy WO417/72
|
Hyslop
|
Sam
|
Cpl
|
|
|
emig NZ (CA56)(CA67)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
G
|
Pte
|
2755031
|
|
Black Watch; (LL6);
wounded Italy 19/3/44
|
|
Ironside
|
W
|
Pte
|
2991756
|
|
A&SH; (LL6)
|
Irwin
|
Lucas, T.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Lincs. (CA120)
|
Isaacson
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Suffolk (LL6)
|
George
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Dawlish (CA103)
|
|
Ives
|
Leonard
|
Rfn
|
878121
|
|
RA to London Irish
|
H.C.
|
Sgt
|
4919445
|
MM
|
S Staffs Regt
|
|
Jackson
|
J
|
LCpl
|
14386124
|
|
Kings Own R.R.
|
Robert, Evan
|
LSgt
|
821516
|
|
Royal Artillery; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Jarrett
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Australia (LL7)
|
Percy, Robert
|
CSM
|
790299
|
|
RA; wounded 3/2/44 (CA72)
|
|
Jewitt
|
Cressey (Jock)
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Johns
|
F
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Earlsfield (LL7)
|
George, William, 'Geordie'
|
Pte
|
2886902
|
|
Gordons; 19/3/44 wounded Italy WO417/74
|
|
Guthrie
|
Pte
|
2888669
|
|
Gordons; (CA55); wounded 4/2/44 CasList WO417/72
|
|
A.
|
LCpl
|
2756972
|
|
Black Watch; wounded Italy 19/3/44 WO417/74
|
|
Johnstone
|
Geoffrey
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
3189032
|
|
KOSB; kia
|
|
Jones
|
H
|
Spr
|
2033557
|
|
RE; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasList WO417/72
|
Jones
|
John, Bertram, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
5347501
|
|
S. Staffs (CA40)
|
Jones
|
J
|
Pte
|
3535712
|
|
HQ Tp/ xref. WO361/861/ Manchester Regt
|
Jones
|
W
|
Pte
|
2064853
|
|
London Scottish
|
Jones
|
William, Henry 'Mick'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Sussex (CA113)
|
Jopling
|
Reginald, George
|
|
|
|
(CA91)
|
Kane
|
Cobber
|
|
|
|
|
Dennis, Roger
|
Pte
|
14286826
|
|
KSLI; died 1960 (CA32)
|
|
Kane
|
N.J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Tottenham (LL7)
|
Kay
|
R
|
Dvr
|
|
|
lka Salop (LL7)
|
Keane
|
W.F.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Sale (LL7)
|
Keating
|
Thomas, Cameron
|
Pte
|
3133680
|
|
Black Watch
|
John, William
|
Pte
|
14729480
|
|
Somerset LI; wounded 18/4/45; (CA90)
|
|
John, Leslie
|
Pte
|
2939369
|
|
QOCH; kia
|
|
Brian, Bernard
|
Sgt
|
6482224
Police
|
|
Royal Fusiliers; from Barnet, Herts (CA78)
|
|
Kelso
|
James, 'Bunny'
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Kennedy
|
Matthew, Durreen, 'Matt'
|
Major
|
52189
|
|
A&SH; (CA35)(CA71) and others
|
Kennedy
|
Thomas, Cameron
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
George, Cray
|
Pte
|
2939370
|
|
QOCH; kia
|
|
Kenny
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Pontypool (LL7)
|
Kerr
|
D
|
Pte
|
2985681
|
|
A&SH; (LL7)
|
Kerry
|
H.E.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
Killoran
|
P
|
Spr
|
|
|
RE; lka Edinburgh (LL7)
|
Kilpatrick
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kindley
|
P.H.
|
Pte
|
6299896
|
|
Buffs
|
King
|
Andrew
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
LCpl
|
7357784
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
Kinghorn
|
David
|
Cpl
|
3191690
|
|
KOSB
|
Harold, Sidney
|
Sgt
|
3186138
|
MM
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Kirkby
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
Somerset LI
|
|
Kirkby
|
E
|
Dvr
|
T/3448340
|
|
RASC; wounded Italy; lka Heywood (LL7)
|
Kirwan
|
J
|
Fus
|
14447475
|
|
R Irish Fus.
|
Harry, Thomas
|
Capt
|
96760
|
MC
|
Royal Artillery; kia
|
|
Knight
|
W
|
Pte
|
6026253
|
|
East Surrey Regt
|
Knights
|
W
|
Pte
|
837334
|
|
Lancs Fus.
|
Knox
|
Alexander
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Kurth
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
|
|
died Australia (CA98)
|
James
|
Pte 'Piper'
|
2822834
|
|
Seaforths; CasLists; Italy wounded 30Dec43
|
|
Laird
|
Albert
|
Pte
|
|
query source | |
Laming
|
F.A.
|
Pte
|
897518
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
Lamont
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Caithness (LL7)
|
Lancaster
|
A.L.
|
LCpl
|
5773335
|
|
Norfolk Regt
|
Lancaster
|
D
|
Fus
|
3851627
|
|
Lancs Fus.
|
Lancaster
|
E
|
Pte
|
4123431
|
|
Cheshire Regt; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasList WO417/72
|
Lancaster
|
Herbert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Peter, John
|
Fus
|
864477
|
|
Royal Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Large
|
K
|
Cpl
|
4470275
|
|
KOYLI
|
Lawes
|
Ernest, Arthur
|
Pte
|
14727995
|
|
R. Sussex, 9Cdo, RMP
|
Lawrence
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Wallasey (LL7)
|
Lawrence
|
A.E.F., 'Laurie'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
3 Tp; post war emigrated to Australia (CA71)
|
Lawson
|
F
|
Pte
|
14583024
|
|
KRRC
|
Lawson
|
J.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Lawson
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
London Scottish
|
|
Lawson
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
|
Leech
|
J
|
Pte
|
3350754
|
|
Border Regt
|
Leith
|
G.B.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Battersea (LL7)
|
Lendhill
|
D
|
Pte
|
14623162
|
|
DWR
|
Lewis
|
Raymond, William
|
Pte
|
5732424
|
|
Worc. Regt
|
Lewis
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
SLI
|
|
Liddle
|
J.T.
|
Pte
|
3322832
|
|
Black Watch; (LL7)
|
Lidster
|
W
|
Pte
|
4748135
|
|
Lancs Fus.
|
Lindsay
|
J.L. (The Hon.)
|
Major
|
|
|
lka Taunton (LL7)
|
Lingard
|
D.N.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; lka Hampshire (LL7)
|
Linge
|
Charles, Albert
|
Pte
|
871024
|
|
RA; 17/11/43 to E. Surrey Regt;
|
Lloyd
|
A.E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Yorkshire (LL8)
|
Anthony
|
LCpl
|
T/10699839
|
|
RASC; kia
|
|
Lofthouse
|
Cecil, Francis
|
Cpl later SQMS
|
|
|
(CA28, CA32, CA34);
(Obits)
|
Donald, Bayley
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
|
|
Michael
|
Capt
|
97967
|
MC
|
A&SH
|
|
Lorimer
|
William, 'Bill'
|
|
|
|
(CA77)
|
Love
|
Herbert, C. (Bert)
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Ken
|
LCpl
|
3606787
|
MiD
|
Border Regt
|
|
Loxton
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
Essex Regt
|
|
Lucas
|
Harry, Hillgrove
|
Capt
|
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Lynch
|
W
|
Pte
|
4922528
|
|
Pioneer Corps
|
MacAulay
|
Finlay, Campbell
|
Pte
|
|
ISM
|
lka Shaftesbury, Dorset (CA76)
|
MacCormack
|
John, James
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2821492
|
|
Seaforths; Wounded 15Apr45 Italy
|
|
MacDonnell
|
J
|
Pte
|
14437475
|
|
East Surrey Regt
|
Neil
|
RSM
|
2974803
|
|
A&SH ; died in service
|
|
Alexander, Bowie
|
Pte
|
2822295
|
|
Seaforths;CasLists; Italy wounded 30Dec43
|
|
Mackenzie
|
George, Potts
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Mackenzie
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
Ian, Robert
|
Cpl
|
2933784
|
|
QOCH; kia
|
|
Mackenzie
|
Simon, J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ian, Lawrence
|
Cpl
|
2091312
|
|
RE, PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Maclean
|
J
|
Sgt
|
7516695
|
|
RAMC
|
Macleod
|
Munro
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Magee
|
P
|
Pte
|
2933752
|
|
Cameronian
|
Mailing
|
D
|
Pte
|
14447518
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Leslie, P.
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Selly Oak (CA120)
|
|
Robert, Kirkwood, Stirling
|
CSM
|
2986799
|
MiD
|
A&SH; and 2 Cdo Bde (CA77)
|
|
Marsden
|
Thomas
|
Lt
|
268171
|
|
Loyal Regt
|
Marshall
|
W
|
Pte
|
3310326
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
Martin
|
J
|
Cpl
|
4200396
|
|
RWF
|
Mason
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL8) (CA106)
|
Massey
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
lka Bury (LL8)
|
Matthews
|
F.C.
|
Gnr
|
5192734
|
|
RA; wounded 15Apr45 Italy CasList WO417/91
|
Leslie, James
|
Pte
|
3391673
|
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Maughan
|
J.R.
|
Rev
|
|
|
RACD
|
Maughan
|
Robert, Mcpherson
|
Rfn
|
|
Rifle Brigade; (CA45); 3/2/44 CasLists WO417/72 Italy
|
|
Maxwell
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; lka Newcastle (LL8)
|
McAllister
|
Charles, Joseph
|
Cpl
|
3600264
|
|
Border Regt
|
McAllister
|
R
|
Pte
|
2987006
|
|
A&SH
|
McAllister
|
William, Hugh, C.
|
Gnr
|
842944
|
|
RA; (CA118)
|
McAulay
|
Duncan
|
Cpl
|
3324765
|
|
HLI; wounded 3/2/44 CasList WO417/72
|
Mcaulay
|
Finlay, Campbell
|
Pte
|
2986407
|
|
A&SH
|
McCall
|
J
|
Rfn
|
|
|
& 5 Cdo (LL8)
|
McCann
|
Bernard, James
|
Pte
|
3708880
|
|
RAC
|
McCartney
|
Alan
|
Fus
|
3135409
|
|
R Scots Fus.
|
McCormack
|
John, James
|
LSgt
|
7018621
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; &12 Cdo (PG)
|
McCreath
|
A
|
Pte
|
2985458
|
|
A&SH; lka Colchester (LL8)
|
McDermott
|
J
|
Cpl
|
2991503
|
|
A&SH
|
McDonald
|
D
|
LSgt
|
3317322
|
|
HLI
|
McDonald
|
J
|
Pte
|
2022699
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
McDonald
|
J
|
Cpl
|
3604728
|
|
Border Regt
|
C.F.
|
Capt
|
112898
|
|
Cameronians; kia
|
|
McDouhagh
|
|
Pte
|
14733239
|
|
SLI
|
McEwan
|
W
|
Pte
|
2990926
|
|
A&SH; CasLists Italy 15/4/45 WO417/91
|
McFadyen
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McGeoch
|
H
|
Pte
|
14748596
|
|
R Scots Fus.
|
McGill
|
G
|
L/Cpl
|
3323587
|
|
HLI
|
Ronald, Anthony
|
Pte
|
14543790
|
|
KOSB; kia
|
|
McGrath
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McIver
|
Edward, Melville
|
A/Capt
|
273196
|
|
RA; LL8; later Major
|
Alexander, 'Alex'
|
Pte
|
2991573
|
|
A&SH; wounded Italy; from Girvan (CA68) (PG)
|
|
A.S.
|
CSM
|
2822652
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
|
McKinlay
|
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander, E.C.
|
LSgt
|
3132746
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Donald
|
Sgt
|
2927748
|
|
Cameron Hldrs; wounded Italy
|
|
McKinnon
|
Donald, Roy
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
McLachlan
|
G
|
LCpl
|
7611488
|
|
REME
|
McLean
|
J
|
LCpl
|
2002719
|
|
R Engineers
|
McLean
|
J
|
Sgt
|
7516695
|
|
RAMC
|
James
|
Cpl
|
2932647
|
|
QOCH; wounded Italy
|
|
McLennan
|
Ronald, Leslie
|
LCpl
|
2032675
|
|
RWF
|
McLeod
|
M
|
Pte
|
2822845
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs
|
McLeod
|
Norman
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
McMiles
|
John
|
Csm
|
3910393
|
|
SWB
|
McMinnis
|
Ernest
|
Cpl
|
325546
|
|
RA
|
McNeil
|
J
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
McNeil
|
R.J.
|
CSM
|
3189537
|
|
KOSB
|
George, M.F.
|
LSgt
|
2761028
|
MM
|
Black Watch
|
|
McWilliams
|
W
|
LCpl
|
3308864
|
|
HLI
|
Meadows
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Meakin
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Meehan
|
Rowland, Thomas (Bobby)
|
LSgt
|
4922144
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Menage
|
Ernest, Frank
|
Sgt
|
|
|
CA77
|
Roy, Alfred
|
Pte
|
5783885
|
|
Norfolk Regt; kia
|
|
Metcalfe
|
Harry
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Middleton
|
Peter
|
Gnr
|
881646
|
|
RA
|
Miller
|
J.L.
|
LSgt
|
3600730
|
|
Border Regt; wounded 1/2/44 Italy WO417/72
|
Miller
|
M.J. (Dusty)
|
CSM
|
4911007
|
|
S Staffs Regt
|
Milligan
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mills
|
V.H. George
|
Major
|
51999
|
|
Essex Regt
|
Alan, 'Tiffy'
|
SSgt
|
7586369
|
|
London Scottish; and 11 Cdo (CA77) | |
Mitchell
|
J
|
Pte
|
2756938
|
|
Black Watch
|
Mitchell
|
James
|
LSgt
|
6348465
|
|
R West Kent Regt
|
Mitchell
|
R.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bertram, Wigton
|
Fus
|
3127401
|
|
R Scots Fus; kia
|
|
Moir
|
J
|
Pte
|
2884011
|
|
Border Regt
|
F
|
Pte
|
2889360
|
|
Gordons; wounded 19/3/44 Italy
|
|
Barry, Richard
|
Pte
|
6213656
|
|
Middx Regt; kia
|
|
Edward, William
|
Cpl later Capt
|
|
(CA97)
|
||
Moore
|
William, White
|
Pte
|
14435092
|
|
R Inniskilling Fusiliers
|
A
|
LCpl
|
2888094
|
|
Gordons; wounded 19/3/44 Italy
|
|
Howell, Charles
|
Lt
|
222124
|
|
Royal Artillery; kia
|
|
Andrew, W.P.
|
Pte
|
2885380
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; kia
|
|
Morton
|
J.H.
|
Pte
|
6296553
|
|
Buffs
|
Muir
|
Jock
|
Rfn
|
14554594
|
|
Cameronian
|
Munro
|
Alexander
|
Cpl
|
|
RA
|
|
Munro
|
Andrew, C.
|
Lbdr
|
883783
|
|
RA
|
|
|
|
|
|
ameron Hldrs
|
Murray
|
Joseph, Elliot
|
Pte
|
3190120
|
|
KOSB; wounded Italy 3/2/44 CasLists WO417/72; (CA76)
|
Nation
|
Leonard, 'Len'
|
Fus
|
|
|
from Birmingham (CA101)(CA102)(CA103)
|
Needleman
|
Harry
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Neil
|
G
|
Pte
|
3328809
|
|
HLI
|
Gilbert, Reid
|
Pte
|
2992493
|
|
A&SH; kia
|
|
Neilson
|
V
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
John, Arthur
|
Pte
|
6349065
|
|
Middx. Regt; kia
|
|
Nimock
|
J
|
Gnr
|
979196
|
|
RA
|
Nisbet
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Nixon
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
Nixon
|
Joe, G.
|
Pte
|
2886863
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; wounded Italy 15/4/45 WO417/91
|
Norman
|
L.F.
|
Gnr
|
14498752
|
|
RA
|
Northover
|
Wilfred
|
LCpl
|
3448353
|
|
Lancs Fus;
|
Nothard
|
Ralph
|
Cfn
|
|
|
REME
|
Nottingham
|
R
|
Pte
|
10534436
|
|
REME
|
Nouch
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt
|
|
Oakley
|
Arthur, James
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Devon (CA 120)
|
O'Brien
|
J
|
Gnr
|
3450992
|
|
RA
|
Ogston
|
Frank
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA74)
|
Oliver
|
J.S.
|
Pte
|
2976074
|
|
A&SH; lka Dumbarton (LL9)
|
O'Neill
|
J H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Oram
|
Frank
|
Gnr
|
|
RA Attestion Register
|
|
P
|
LCpl
|
2884611
|
|
Gordons; wounded 19/3/44 Italy
|
|
Owen
|
K
|
Pte
|
14736770
|
|
SLI
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pacitti
|
E
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Packham
|
Cyril, Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
RA Attestation 1941; Dec'44 to London Scottish;
|
|
Page
|
Frederick
|
Pte
|
3857192
|
|
Loyal Regt
|
Parker
|
F
|
Pte
|
11411624
|
|
Suffolk Regt
|
Parker
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Ivor, George
|
Gnr
|
2057623
|
|
Royal Artillery; kia
|
|
Parry
|
William
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Parsons
|
Eric
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Manchester (CA116)
|
Paterson
|
A
|
|
|
|
&12 Cdo; residing Rothesay 1948 (CA6)
|
Paterson
|
S
|
Gnr
|
3246569
|
|
RA (LL9)
|
T
|
Pte
|
2573711
|
|
Gordon Hldrs (London Scottish); wounded Italy
|
|
Patrick
|
George
|
LCpl
|
4977733
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
Patrick
|
H
|
Pte
|
3314888
|
|
Recce Corp
|
Pawley
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Payne
|
G
|
Pte
|
4039105
|
|
KSLI
|
Payne
|
H.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
Payne
|
Len
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Pearch
|
Graham, E.
|
Lt
|
153577
|
|
RA
|
Peel
|
Derek, W.D.
|
Lt
|
277050
|
|
RA; CasLists WO417/9; (CA71)
|
Pendlebury
|
R
|
Pte
|
14731486
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
Penny
|
W
|
Pte
|
3595735
|
|
Border Regt
|
Perry
|
P
|
Pte
|
14422729
|
|
Cheshire Regt; wounded Italy 19/3/44 CasList WO417/73
|
Perry
|
|
Dvr
|
T/190634
|
|
RASC
|
Peters
|
W
|
Pte
|
14439899
|
|
QOCH
|
Phee
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Piggott
|
J
|
Pte
|
14522775
|
|
KRRC
|
Pond
|
Leo, S.
|
LCpl
|
6298504
|
|
Buffs
|
John, Gowans
|
Pte
|
2991563
|
|
A&SH; 5 troop, wounded 3/2/44 Italy.
|
|
Porter
|
Anthony, H.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Henry, William
|
LSgt
|
6215331
|
|
Middx. Regt; kia
|
|
Postles
|
George, Arthur
|
Pte
|
869446
|
|
RA Attestation 1937; (CA30)
|
Powell
|
George, Edward
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; 6 Tp (CA93)
|
|
Thomas
|
Dvr
|
|
|
see entry on link for WATTS
|
|
Prescott
|
Frank
|
|
|
|
|
Robert, William
|
Gnr
|
6217232
|
|
Royal Artillery; kia
|
|
Prime
|
Arthur
|
|
|
|
|
Charles, Taylor
|
LCpl
|
4914347
|
|
Worc. Regt; kia
|
|
Prior
|
G
|
Pte
|
4041897
|
|
Herefordshire Regt
|
Pritchard
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Pullen
|
Harry, A.
|
Pte
|
14612025
|
|
Sussex Regt
|
Purdy
|
L
|
Pte
|
2880865
|
|
London Scottish
|
Quarrie
|
John, L., 'Jack'
|
RSM
|
|
BEM
|
|
Thomas
|
LCpl
|
4388422
|
|
RAMC; kia
|
|
Quinton
|
E.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL9)
|
Ramsey
|
Norman, 'Ram'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Ramshaw
|
'Geordie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Rankin
|
T
|
Pte
|
2937988
|
|
QOCH
|
Ray
|
F.G.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
G
|
CSM
|
2881169
|
DCM
|
London Scottish
|
|
Redman
|
F
|
Pte
|
5345368
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Reed
|
Thomas
|
LSgt
|
2992385
|
|
A&SH
|
Reeves
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Gnr
|
|
RA
|
|
Adam, 'Angus'
|
Cpl
|
3059487
|
MiD
|
Royal Scots
|
|
Reid
|
H.A.
|
Capt
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Reid
|
John
|
Gnr
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
Renton
|
J
|
LCpl
|
3323640
|
|
Black Watch
|
Reynolds
|
R.A.W.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
David
|
Sgt
|
2094564
|
MiD
|
RE; Op Chariot; wounded Italy 1943
|
|
Richards
|
R
|
Pte
|
6104565
|
|
and 12 Cdo (LL9)
|
John
|
Sgt
|
3603243
|
|
Border Regt; kia
|
|
Riddal
|
Douglas
|
Gnr
|
2838408
|
|
R Artillery
|
Roach
|
Thomas, H.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery; post war residing Manchester (CA22) (CA57)
|
Robb
|
W.P.
|
CSM
|
3189966
|
|
KOSB
|
Roberts
|
F
|
LCpl
|
2929908
|
|
Cameron Hldrs
|
Roberts
|
John, Samuel
|
Cpl
|
3602054
|
|
Border Regt
|
Robinson
|
G.A.
|
Capt
|
188998
|
|
Buffs
|
Robson
|
Paul, W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
from Winchester (CA98)
|
Robson
|
Sidney
|
Cpl
|
7265390
|
|
RAMC; from Co. Durham (CA69)
|
Julian, Dudley
|
Pte
|
14416231
|
MiD
|
Gordon Highlanders; kia
|
|
Rose
|
Edward, T.
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Ross
|
L.V.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Roderick
|
Pte
|
2928902
|
|
QOCH; wounded Italy
|
|
Robert, Sharp
|
Pte
|
2985617
|
|
A & SH; kia
|
|
Alfred, Cecil, 'Russ'
|
TSM
|
|
BEM
|
from Worcester (CA77)
|
|
Ryan
|
|
Pte
|
4077120
|
|
SWB Mons Regt
|
Ryan
|
Richard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 12 Cdo (CA63)
|
Sadler
|
Frederick, Lewis, 'Badgie'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
John, Mcclean
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
RE
|
|
Saxon
|
A
|
Pte
|
7373745
|
|
RAMC; wounded 3/2/44
Italy CasLists WO417/72
|
Andrew, Stewart
|
Pte
|
2938003
|
MM
|
Cameron Hldrs
|
|
Archibald, Wilson
|
CSM
|
3186390
|
|
KOSB; CA23); wounded Italy x2
|
|
Scott
|
D
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Michael
|
Lt
|
117892
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Scott
|
R
|
Pte
|
6216827
|
|
Kensington Regt
|
Sidney, H. 'Scotty'
|
Cpl
|
T/132588
|
|
RASC; wounded Italy; lka London (CA99)
|
|
Clifford, F.
|
LSgt
|
14241831
Police
|
DCM
|
RAC
|
|
Searles
|
A
|
Sgt
|
4039629
|
|
KSLI
|
Seddon
|
S
|
Gnr
|
|
R Artillery
|
|
Shanks
|
David
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Sharp
|
J.O.
|
Rfn
|
6221474
|
|
R Berkshire Regt; & 6 Cdo (LL10)
|
Sharp
|
N.A.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Sharp
|
R
|
Gnr
|
8666000
|
|
R Artillery
|
Shaw
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
DWR
|
|
Ashley, George, 'Pat'
|
Dvr
|
T/106298
|
DCM, MM
|
RASC
|
|
Mark, 'Joe'.
|
Fus
|
|
|
(CA38)
|
|
Joseph
|
Pte
|
5046468
|
|
KSLI; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Robert, Deary
|
Pte
|
3533662
|
|
Manchester Regt; kia
|
|
Sherwood
|
D
|
Pte
|
5124652
|
|
Buffs
|
Herbert, J.
|
Cpl
|
2041795
|
|
RE; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Shreiber
|
Herbert
|
|
|
|
French Foreign Legion
|
Shurey
|
L
|
Pte
|
|
N Staffs Regt
|
|
Stanley
|
Pte
|
14241696
Police
|
|
QOCH
|
|
Simcock
|
Sidney
|
Pte
|
3536256
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Simms
|
R.J.
|
Pte
|
14750013
|
|
Glosters
|
Simpson
|
Alexander, J.
|
Sgt
|
2882335
|
|
Gordon Hldrs: wounded 2/4/45 Italy CasList WO417/91
|
Simpson
|
D
|
Pte
|
14410044
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
J. McK.
|
Pte
|
2820756
|
|
Seaforths;CasLists;Italy wounded 30Dec43
|
|
Simpson
|
John, Mccain
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
T
|
Pte
|
3319965
|
|
HLI; wounded 4/3/44 Italy CasList WO417/74
|
Skeels
|
B
|
Rfn
|
7021181
|
|
Liverpool Irish
|
Slater
|
G.E.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Border Regt
|
Sleith
|
T.H. 'Tommy', or 'Paddy'
|
Dvr
|
T/106521
|
|
RASC
|
Albert, Kenneth
|
Cpl
|
14241644
Police
|
|
Leicestershire Regt; wounded 1/2/44 Italy WO417/72
|
|
Norman, George
|
Pte
|
14508144
|
|
The Buffs 1st Bn; (CA 100)
|
|
Smith
|
Arthur
|
Tpr
|
14241776
|
|
RAC; (CA12)(CA18)
|
Smith
|
A
|
Sgt
|
3775834
|
|
The Kings Regt
|
Smith
|
Albert, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA77)
|
Smith
|
C
|
Pte
|
11411039
|
|
Gordon Hldrs
|
Smith
|
D
|
Pte
|
2828814
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; wounded Italy CasLists WO417/73
|
Edward, 'Smudger'
|
Cpl
|
6711580
|
|
Black Watch; (CA64); wounded 3/3/44 Italy WO417/73
|
|
Smith
|
F
|
Gnr
|
857819
|
|
RA
|
Smith
|
Frederick, George
|
|
|
|
|
George, Alfred
|
Pte
|
14241717
|
|
Black Watch; kia
|
|
Smith
|
J
|
LCpl
|
14605209
|
GC
|
A & SH
|
Smith
|
James, A.
|
Rfn
|
6847101
|
|
KRRC; lka Glasgow (CA93)
|
Smith
|
P
|
Gnr
|
4927322
|
|
R Artillery
|
Smith
|
Patrick
|
Cpl
|
|
|
possibly ident with entry in (CA21)
|
Smith
|
Peter
|
LSgt
|
3248156
|
|
Cameronian; (CA72)
|
Smith
|
R
|
Pte
|
5185614
|
|
Surrey Regt
|
Smith
|
S
|
Pte
|
S/113555
|
|
RASC
|
Smith
|
William, Edward
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA; (CA80)
|
Sneal
|
K
|
Pte
|
14415556
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Snell
|
Arthur
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Sober
|
Jerry
|
|
|
|
|
Somerville
|
Robert, 'Slim'
|
Bdr
|
|
RA; and 2 Cdo; from Bonnyrigg (CA103)
|
|
Sparrow
|
L
|
Pte
|
6344059
|
|
R West Kent Regt
|
Spittle
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Sprague
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Sproule
|
Noble, Goulding
|
|
|
|
|
William, Philip
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 1Bde (CA82)
|
|
William, John
|
Pte
|
14241832 Police
|
|
RAC
|
|
E
|
Pte
|
4039477
|
|
KSLI; wounded 2/4/45 Italy
|
|
Stansfield
|
Stewart
|
Sgt
|
14241698
|
|
RA; from Garstang, Lancs. (CA94)
|
Alfred, M.P.
|
Cpl
|
14241806
Police
|
|
Duke of Cornwalls LI; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasList WO417/72
|
|
Horace, Edwin
|
Lt
|
|
RASC; kia
|
||
Charles, Emanuel
|
Sgt
|
|
RA; S.W.B. & 12 Cdo (PG); wounded x2 Italy
|
||
Steel
|
S
|
LCpl
|
7606706
|
|
RWF
|
Stephens
|
A., Spence
|
Pte
|
7665614
|
|
R Hampshire Regt
|
Stephens
|
S
|
LSgt
|
5336665
|
|
R Berkshire Regt
|
Stephenson
|
Matthew, J. aka 'Mattie'
|
Gnr
|
2085722
|
|
R Artillery
|
Sterling
|
Albert
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Stewart
|
D
|
Gnr
|
11403498
|
|
R Artillery
|
Stewart
|
G
|
Rfn
|
3247677
|
|
Cameronians; wounded 3/2/44 Italy CasLists WO417/72
|
Stirling
|
Albert
|
Rfn
|
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
Stirling
|
Robert, Kirkwood
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Derek, Hubert
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; 9 Cdo 5tp image in gallery
|
||
Brice
|
Pte
|
|
|
(CA66)
|
|
Sidney
|
Cpl
|
14241808
Police
|
|
Leicestershire Regt
|
|
J.R.
|
Rfn
|
14220701
|
|
KRRC; wounded Italy 1/2/44 WO417/72
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Percy, Ronald
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LCpl
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6465386
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Royal Fusiliers; kia
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Straughan
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Joseph, Malcolm
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Sgt
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2876101
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MM, MiD
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Gordon Hldrs
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Stringer
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G
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6 Tp (CA93)
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John
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Pte
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2825409
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Seaforth Hldrs; kia
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Summers
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H
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Gnr
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R Artillery
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Suter
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Cyril
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Capt
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Suttie
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John, S
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Pte
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and 3 Cdo; resided Moffat; 1950s to Harare (CA5, CA27, CA81)
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John, Robert
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Pte
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2181475
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The King's Regt; kia
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K.S.
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Pte
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14369254
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East Yorkshire Regt; wounded Italy x2
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Swindell
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William
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Cpl
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|
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Justin
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Fus
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4204610
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RWF; wounded 15/4/45; surname changed 1956 to Gibbs
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John
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LCpl
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4469403
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Durham LI; kia
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John, Andrew
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Cpl
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14241755
Police
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Middx. Regt; kia
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John
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Pte
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4925885
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S. Staffs. Regt; kia
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Tavener
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Eric, William
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LSgt
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RA; and 12 Cdo (CA112); wounded Italy 9Mar44 CasList WO417/73
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Taylor
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R
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Gnr
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2991335
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RA
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Thomas
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Gnr
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930686
203871
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RA; 15May41 to OCTU then Loyal Regt; final rank Captain
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Alexander
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LCpl
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2886390
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Gordon Highlanders; kia
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Teasdale
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J
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Dvr
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T/247173
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RASC
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Telfor
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Edward
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Pte
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3190329
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K O S B
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Templeton
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W.B.
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Capt
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91824
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MiD
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Cameron Hldrs
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John, M., 'Jock'
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Cpl
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2820388
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Seaforths; Italy wounded 30Dec43; plaque Spean Bridge
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Thomas
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A
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Pte
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3971770
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Gordon Hldrs
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Thomas
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John, Stuart
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Cfn
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14368592
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REME
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Thomas
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Leslie
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Sgt
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|
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Thomas
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R
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Pte
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Welch Regt
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Thomas
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Pte
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2986417
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A & SH
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Thompson
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A
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Rfn
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6970370
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Rifle Bde
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Thompson
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H
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Pte
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4123741
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Cheshire Regt
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Thompson
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W
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LBdr
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877450
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R Artillery
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Donald
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Pte
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2933811
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QOCH; died in service
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John
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LSgt
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3190591
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DCM
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KOSB; wounded Italy 30/12/43; DCM 1944; wounded 15/4/45
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Thurgar
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F.P.
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Pte
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7013391
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Beds & Herts Regt; wounded 15Apr45 Italy WO417/91
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Tickell
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Anthony, P.G.
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Pte
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2880843
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London Scottish; (CA90)
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Titchmarsh
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F
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Pte
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2930666
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London Scottish
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Ronald, John, Frederick
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Brig
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32187
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AS&H; Commanding Officer
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Todd
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J
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Gnr
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R Artillery
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Toft
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George
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LCpl
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33194973
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KOSB
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Tombleson
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Raymond, J.
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Pte
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5782682
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Norfolk Regt; from King's Lynn (CA120)
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Tremayne
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D
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Gnr
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|
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Treptow
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Ronald, Leslie
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Pte
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277696
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RASC
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Trigg
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Eric, Albert
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LSgt
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14241836
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Grenadier Gds
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Trusler
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Kenneth, Frank
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Pte
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|
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William, John
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Pte
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14241701
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KOSB; kia
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Tulloch
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Andy
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Pte
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2760016
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Black Watch
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Henry
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Gnr
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Royal Artillery; kia
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Underwood
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T
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Fus
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Lancs Fusiliers
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Urquhart
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G
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Pte
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2757847
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Black Watch
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Robert, Rose
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Pte
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2991922
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A&SH; kia
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Venables
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N.D.C.
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LCpl
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3606906
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Border Regt
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Venter
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H
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Sgt
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41109V
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UDF
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John
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Rfn
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6969151
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Rifle Brigade; kia
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Leonard, Alfred
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LSgt
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2881130
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Gordon Highlanders; kia
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Wade
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Lou
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Gnr
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6088241
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R Artillery
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Wakeham
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C
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Cpl
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2958126
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Cameron Hldrs
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Walker
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A
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Sig
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2587945
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Dec'42 escape evasion report WO208/4274
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Walker
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Henry, John
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Cpl
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|
|
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Walker
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J
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LCpl
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T/65291
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RASC
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Walker
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Roy
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Major
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245107
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MiD (LG37575)
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R Artillery
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W
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Pte
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2755230
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Black Watch
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Waller
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H
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Gnr
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14558923
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R Artillery
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Wallis
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L
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Pte
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|
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Walsh
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E
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Pte
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14756703
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Wiltshire Regt
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Frank
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CSM
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2986730
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MM
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A & SH
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Walsh
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R
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Pte
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|
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Walsham
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A
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Cpl
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2002610
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R Engineers
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Ward
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David
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Pte
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14422339
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Seaforth Hldrs
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Warde
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S
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Pte
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3536278
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Manchester Regt
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Warden
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D.G.
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Pte
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14411375
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R Hampshire Regt
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Wardle
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S
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Pte
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|
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Wares
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M J
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Pte
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2822571
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Seaforth Hldrs
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Warren
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L.T.G.
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Dvr
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T/6139709
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RASC
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Warren
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W.H.
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|
|
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Warwicker
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Wally
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Pte
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5180327
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Glos Regt
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Thomas
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Cpl
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3911661
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South Wales Borderers; kia
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Alexander, Grant
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Pte
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3311891
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Highland LI; died in service
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Watson
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C.E.
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Pte
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from Staines (LL11)
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Albert
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Dvr
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T/269038
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RASC; kia
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Waugh
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William
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LSgt
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2991737
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MM
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A & SH
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Weaver
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T
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Pte
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14438941
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Hamps. Regt; WO417/92 (entry deleted, cdo. service needs verifying).
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Webb
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J.J.
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Pte
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6148691
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East Surrey Regt; wounded and POW Italy 3/2/44 WO417/73 & 88
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Webber
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Raymond, C.
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Pte
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later Sgt; from Taunton (CA67)
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Michael, Alfred
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Capt
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160948
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OCTU 14Dec40/ Lancs Fus / AAC
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Eric, Roy
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Capt
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MC
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R Artillery
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Westwick
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Stanley
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Cpl
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|
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Westwood
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A.
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Rfn
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6898157
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KRRC; wounded 3/2/44 Italy WO417/72
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James, Howie
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Sgt
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3065655
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MM
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Royal Scots; and 12 Cdo; (CA90, CA105, CA106)
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Wheeler
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G.R.
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Lt
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271249
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Glos Regt
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Whipps
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Les
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Pte
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5117631
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S Staffs Regt
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A.C.
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Rfn
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6215601
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KRRC; 3/2/44 and 19/3/44 CasLists WO417/72 and 73
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Alan, Mckaig
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LCpl
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2881012
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Gordon Highlanders; kia
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White
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D
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Gnr
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4691433
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R Artillery
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White
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J
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Pte
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Gordon Hldrs
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White
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J
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Pte
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N Staffs Regt
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White
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M
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Pte
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2992407
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A & SH
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White
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R.F.
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Lt
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337997
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KOSB
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Whitefield
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G
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LSgt
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|
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James
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LCpl
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3249581
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Cameronians; kia
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Whitehead
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Albert, E.
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Pte
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3602156
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Border Regt; (CA32); 3/2/44 Italy CasList WO417/72
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Whitehead
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C
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Pte
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|
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Whitehead
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P.A.
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Pte
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Whitford
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G
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Gnr
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|
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Whitford
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George
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Gnr
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R Artillery
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Whittingham
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George, H.
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Rfn
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emig Canada (Obits CA80)
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William
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Pte
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14409959
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Welch Regt; kia
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Wickenden
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J
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Lbdr
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|
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R Artillery
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Wigens
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Claude
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Gnr
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RA; CBTC; 4 Cdo; 4Cdo Bde HQ
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Wilcox
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C
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Gnr
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R Artillery
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Wilcox
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J
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Bdr
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853977
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R Artillery
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William, Eric
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Pte
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4132967
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Cheshire Regt; kia
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Wilkes
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Geoff
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Pte
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4206278
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R Welch F
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Wilkins
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George, Rowland
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Sgt
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2881259
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MM
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London Scottish
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Willbye
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Pte
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11420784
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London Scottish
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Francis, Arthur, 'Frank'
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Tpr |
14241758
Police
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RAC and No.12 Cdo: wounded 19/3/44 CasList WO417/73.
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Williams
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H
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Gnr
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14266279
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R Artillery
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Williamson
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John, 'Jack'
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Cpl
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3133157
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R Scots Fusiliers
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Eric
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Gnr
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R Artillery
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Wilson
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Alex
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|
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Alistair, D.
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Lt
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90933
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MiD
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Seaforth Hldrs; wounded 3/2/44; (CA106)
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Wilson
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George, 'Tug'
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Sgt
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2979257
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A & SH
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George
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LSgt
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2983410
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A&SH; kia
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Reginald
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Pte
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4922164
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S. Staffs Regt; died in service
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Wilson
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William
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Cpl
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3190287
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K O S B
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William
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Cpl
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6470649
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RAC; kia
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Wood
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G.G.
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Gdm
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and 12 Cdo; post war Kent Police (CA39)
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Woodcock
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J
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Pte
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3606977
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Border Regt
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Woodham
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William
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Pte
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|
|
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Woods
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A., 'Timber'
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Pte
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14208410
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Buffs
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Woodward
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Eugene, 'Yorkie'
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Sgt
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|
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later Captain; resided New Zealand post war (CA98)
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Worsley
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J
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LCpl
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4196653
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RWF
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Wright
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E
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Pte
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14648932
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Green Howards
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George, Alexander
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Cpl
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3325200
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A&SH; died of wounds
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Wright
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Stanley, Arthur
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Cpl.later Maj
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243599
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MC
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CA88; Left Cdo to OCTU then MC ref. WO373/14/506
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Wrigley
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F.
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Pte
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5783509 Norfolk Regt
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Wounded 15Apr45 Italy CasList WO417/91.
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Wyatt
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Albert
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WO2
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|
|
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George
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LCpl
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2885417
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Gordon Hldrs (London Scottish); wounded Italy x2
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Young
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Charles
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Pte
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3323693
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Highland Li
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Young
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J
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LCpl
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3196594
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KOSB; wounded 1/2/44 Italy CasList WO417/72
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Young
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J
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Pte
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London Scottish
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Young
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Ronald
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Pte
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S/124347
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RASC
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Young
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Stuart
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Pte
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2992521
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A&SH; (CA51); wounded Italy
15/4/45 CasList WO417/91
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(Original document John Mewett . Transcribed by Jennie Barlow)
On the 11th of September 1943 No. 9 Commando, strength 27 officers and 427 ORs under the command of Lt-Col R.J.F. TOD, set sail from Liverpool, England to join No. 2 S.S. Bde in Italy. The Commando sailed in H.M.T. "Athlone Castle", the ship which had carried it back to U.K. from Gibraltar less than six months previously. The ship's company gave the Commando a very fine welcome, and many old friends met again. The ship was very crowded and little training was possible during the voyage. The Commando was made responsible for the complete provost duties on board, and those duties kept it well employed. The ship was dry but previous staff had considerably moistened matters. The voyage was uneventful and the Commando disembarked safely at Algiers, N. Africa on the 27th of September.
The two main reasons why the Commando did not go direct to Italy were (a) the unsettled L of C in newly invaded Italy and (b) to allow the Commando to become acclimatised to hot climates. The need for it was borne out by the numbers admitted to hospital suffering from dysentery.
The Commando were stationed in 'P' Reception Camp, 15 miles S.E. of Algiers. There it underwent the transformation from battle-dress to khaki drill, the intricacies of puttees, the correct measurements of shirt sleeves, hose tops, etc; the unveiling of knees, the battle with insects, the extra discipline required for the unit's health and hygiene. The yellow peril did not materialise, mepacrine did not affect the complexion, but had alarming effects on the bowels until it was warned how best to take it. By the time the unit had to move forward to Italy it was fully acclimatised for tropical countries.
The three weeks in Africa were use in mountain training, physical work and night training. Also the Commando was called on to provide personnel for P.W. escorts, dock fatigues, ammunition dump fatigues and guards for the B.O.D. Everyone had given up hope of seeing Italy when the Commando eventually received its movement orders. The journey from Algiers to Bizerta was a new experience for the Commando, and a three and a half days train journey in horseboxes. Leaving Algiers on the 23rd of October, Bizerta was reached on the 26th. At Bizerta the Commando was accommodated in the Texas Transit Camp. Why it was called Texas was never discovered unless because of the oily sea of mud on which the camp floated. On the 30th of October the Commando embarked LCIs and sailed next day. The voyage was uneventful except for a few hours stay at St. Augusta, Sicily, where the Commando loosened cramped muscles with games and P.T. followed by baths.
The mainland of Italy finally came in sight and the Commando disembarked at Taranto on the 6th of November. Another train journey took the unit to Molfetta, 15 miles north of Bari on the Adriatic coast of Italy where it came under the command of No 2 S.S. Bde, comd. Brig T.B.L. CHURCHILL MC. Billets were found in a large school in the centre of the town. The Commando had only been in Molfetta three hours when the Germans welcomed it to Italy by dropping a bomb on the town which blew out all the windows in the billets. A week in Italy and the Commando was back into B.D. It was not mosquito cream that was required here but frostbites lotion.
It was intended to introduce the Commando to the battle at first by troop raids. Meanwhile, the unit settled down to training. The country with a 40 miles radius round Molfetta was one massive olive grove, which prohibited any kind of advanced training. Initially the unit concentrated on individual training consisting of officers TEWTs, NCOs cadres, range work and WT cadres.
The first troop operation was carried our by No. 2 Troop under the command of Capt. J. McNEIL. The task was to reconnoitre the islands of Tremiti and Piansoa 48 miles east of Termoli. The force embarked on a LCI(L) and an Italian M.T.B. at Termoli on the 15th of November. The islands were unoccupied and after searching them, the force returned to Italy.
A suitable area for troop training was found at Minervino, 56 miles from Molfetta, and it was intended that each troop in turn would undergo ten days intensive training there, commencing with 4 Tp. It so happened that it was the only troop to complete this training as, on the 1st Dec. the Commando was moved from Molfetta to Bacoli, 21 miles North of Naples on the coast. The reason for this move was that the weather in the Adriatic was now considered unsuitable for small landing craft. A two day train journey in horseboxes took us across Italy. At Bacoli the troops were billeted in a Castle, a part of which was an orphanage. HQ was in a building on the beach which on a calm day was licked gently by the sea, but in a storm its lower floor was awash. In fact, the Orderly Room was washed away one day.
The Commando's long period of operational inactivity was now to come to a close, and in no mean manner. In the previous three years almost every operation planned for the Commando had been cancelled, in the next three months almost every one planned took place. The 5th Army's left flank had now reached the River Garigliano where it was held up by strongly entrenched enemy in the mountains North of the river and farther East at Cassino. These mountains completely dominated the Southern bank of the river to a depth of three miles. 10 Corps was on this left flank and as the Commandos now came under its command, it was decided that 9 Commando would carry out an amphibious raid on the North side of the Garigliano. The operation was called "Partridge".
The next weeks were spent in training for this operation. An area roughly similar to the ground on which we were to operate was found. Landing craft were made available for training and a full-scale rehearsal was carried out from the LSIs "Princess Beatrix" and "Royal Ulsterman". On almost every night some kind of night training was carried out. All Christmas festivities had to be postponed. On Christmas Eve the Signal Officer gained fresh popularity by holding a signal exercise, which necessitated troops HQs being represented. The skies poured down and most troop HQs had to wade along paths one foot deep in mud and water. 5TP HQ, on sheltering in a tent of an American Camp in an endeavour to regain communications , found itself in the middle of a Christmas party. It was thus technically established that vino does not cause as much absorption as aqua. On Christmas Day the A.O., on returning from a visit to the 3rd Pn Rangers, U.S. Army Commandos, turned right, instead of left, into HQ and walked straight into the sea. The sea for the past week had been covered with a thick coat of oil. The guard managed to pull him out. It can be said he was well and truly oiled. The day before Op "Partridge" the M.O. received a Christmas present, a book "Death Tomorrow"!
The main hazard of the operation was the return across the Garigliano, a fast running river, a hundred yards wide. The CO's request for DUKWs was granted and training in these was carried out.
On the 29th Dec. operation "Partridge" took place. It started very badly, as the Navy landed the Commando 95 mins too late and 1000x away from the correct beach. Thus daylight found the Commando still on the enemy side of the river. At the mouth of the river the main body of the unit returned by DUKWs, but 4 and 6 Tps had to cross the river 2700 yards up from the mouth by swimming and use of ropes. This they successfully achieved, bringing back their casualties. The bagpipes were very effectively used on this operation. When HQ had established itself at the mouth of the river most of the personnel made no attempt to dig themselves in. After one Jerry stonk, the C.O. says they dug so fast, he literally saw them sink into the ground.
After this successful operation, the Commando celebrated Christmas on New Year's Day. On the 3rd of Jan 5 Tp carried out a patrol to the mouth of the Garigliano.
The first half of January was spent in preparation and training for future operations. Several operations were proposed by 5th Army, then scrapped. These included an attack from the sea on the German bastion at Gaeta, guerrilla warfare in the hills North of Rome, and the capture of Rome by 2 S.S. Bde alone. All these different plans required the unit to change its type of training for each different role. One day a man trained carrying loads of 68 lbs, next day he was in light assault order. Finally it was decided that the Commando would take part in Operation "Shingle", the landings at Anzio. On the 20th Jan the landings were made, meeting very slight opposition. The Commando had never carried more ammunition and fired less. On the 25th Jan when the Commando was withdrawn from the beach-head and returned to Bacoli, it was wondered why the Commando should have been with withdrawn so early, the reason was soon known. On the 30th Jan the unit moved off on Operation "Ornito".
Operation "Ornito" took the Commando into the mountains North of the Garigliano over tracks, which even mules shunned to tread. The force was made up by 9 and 43 Commandos. Any propaganda the enemy were short of ammunition was quickly dispelled by the Commandos during this operation. Never had so much been dropped on so few. Although the final objective was considered untenable, Mt Ornito was secured and the Field Army were unable to make any further advances from there for three months.
The Commando returned to Bacoli. Up to date the unit had suffered 150 casualties, the C.O. was wounded, the 2i/c missing and Adjt, Capt. M.R.H. ALLEN, assumed temporary command of the Commando. It was impossible to maintain five rifle troops and the unit was reorganised into three squadrons. The C.O. returned from hospital and went to Bari to arrange the transfer of the Commando to the Adriatic for operations on the Dalmation coast of Jugoslavia. It was felt that an operation using the whole Commando was out of the question until reinforcements arrived. This complacency was rudely shattered by a cryptic signal on the night of Feb 27th from 5th Army HQ; warning the Commando to be prepared to embark for Anzio on Mar 1st. The C.O. was still in Bari and it was hoped a mistake had been made. Nonetheless, on the 1st March, the Commando, strength now 14 offrs and 255 ORs, embarked at Baia on two LCIs for Anzio.
Anzio was not the same. The pleasant seaside town was now a shattered battlefield. A new phase was started for 9 Commando, living underground for a protracted period. Many ideas for post war housing could be seen in the various dugouts. The Command Post was a thing of beauty, heat and running water, (when it rained). Life was rather trying, you never knew where your next shell was coming from, the M.T. section had rather a hazardous time. All rations and stores had to be transported by them across tracks more resembling mud pitches, all the time subject to mortar and shell fire. In the innumerable wadis found in the sector in which the Commando was, one could never be sure if the enemy were in front or behind you. Even visiting forward Bn.HQs was a hazardous business.
During the first nine days in the beach-head, the Commando carried out 10 battle patrols, 5 Recce patrols, and 2 attacks of a troop strength, while each squadron had a short period in the line in a patrol and counter attack role. Much useful information was obtained. One prisoner captured by A Sqn. on the 36 U.S. Combat Engineers sector was the first from that sector since the beach-head was formed. On the 19th March, the Commando carried out an attack on an enemy held wadi. Originally, this attack was cancelled except for 9 Commando's part. The wadi battle will remain vividly in the memory of those taking part. It will be considered their longest 24 hours. Incidents flash to mind: the C.O. as No 2 on the Bren to Duggie Brown, the Officers' Mess Cook; Capt BASSETT-WILSON's "Hurry up or you will be too late to throw your grenades at the Germans"; when the I.O. was hit in the water-bottle, the C.O. greeted the gush of escaping water with "Good God, he has been hit in the bladder".
This battle was the first offensive action on the beach-head for a long time, and for days after it the Germans displayed great signs of nervousness.
On the 24th March the Command left Anzio. Dream of clean clothes, dry billets and baths awaiting at Bacoli were rudely shattered when the unit disembarked at Puzzoli. The unit station had been moved to the Adriatic coast of Italy. An unpleasant evening was spent in the former QM stores at Bacoli. Next day the Commando left Naples by train and crossed Italy in the middle of a snowstorm. On the 27th March the unit arrived at Molfetta.
A phase in the Commando history of 9 Commando had come to an end. Of the unit that had sailed from Liverpool in Sept 1943, there were only 11 officers and 217 ORs left. The percentage of casualties suffered to date was: Officers 80%, ORs 62%. The Commando was about to be rebuilt. The following months were spent recruiting, training and reorganising. Owing to the great difficulties in training, recruiting and training areas, this was to be no easy task. Operational commitments had necessarily to be curtailed. A draft of 11 officers and 80 ORs arrived from the U.K. on 24th April. As no more drafts could be sent from U.K. on account of the forthcoming Western Invasion, recruiting had to be done locally and reinforcements could not come from the hard pressed infantry. Main sources of recruits for Special Services were the R.A. and R.A.S.C. While these men were of good calibre, they had first to be trained as infantrymen, then secondly as Commandos. Some of them had never seen any infantry weapons other than a rifle. Many trips across Italy were taken by officers, chiefly the 2 i/c, Major M.R.H. ALLEN MC, to interview volunteers. Major R.A.C. CAMERON MC even had to return to Anzio. One of the few occasions, if not the only time, volunteers for Commandos were interviewed under fire. Once the volunteers were accepted, there was a considerable delay before they finally reached the Commando. A training troop had to be formed to handle all new intake personnel. The training period started with intensive drill and W.T. periods. This was most essential to bring them up to required in discipline and in handling weapons. Once they were considered proficient, they were posted to troops where they underwent field training. It was decided to rebuild the Commando a troop at a time, commencing with 1 and 5 troops, and these troops were able to start troop training on 25th May. Once again, the training area had to be found outside of Molfetta. Minervino was unsuitable at the time, so bivouac camp was set up outside Monopoli, 45 miles from Molfetta, and the troops, as they were reformed, carried out training there. The heavy weapons troop found a suitable area at Altamura. On the 31st July the bivouac camp was moved further South to Crispiano, 12 miles from Taranto. The area here permitted two troops training together. At this camp one of 4 Tp went sick with an ulcerated stomach. To his Tp Leader's surprise, the sick report excused him boots. Capt. E.J. D'ARCY MC, the M.O., on being confronted with this said "Well the Army marches on its stomach, doesn't it?"
During this troop training period, HQ was kept busy planning operations and administering the widely scattered troops. Altogether, nine operations were planned and 27 movement order issued. Operationally the Commando was under command of Force 133, renamed Force 266, then 399. A planning staff was formed consisting of the C.O., Major CAMERON MC; and the I.O. The first operation "Independence", destruction of a radar station on Corfu, was cancelled in favour of "Landlubber I", an attack on a German garrison at Himara, Albania. Capt. BASSETT-WILSON, MC was dropped by parachute to make a reconnaissance. On his report, it was decided that the operation was unfeasible with the force available, and was accordingly postponed. Operation "Landlubber II" was planned to take place in the same area, it was to employ a troop in a guerrilla warfare role. Owing to enemy movements, this operation had to be cancelled.
Meanwhile under "A" Force, two troop operations "Darlington II" and "Pipsqueak" had been placed, and 2 and 4 troops carried them out on the 24th May and 14th June respectively. These operations were similar, and entailed the bringing off by sea of escaped PWs from behind the enemy's line. On "Pipsqueak" the landing craft beached so solidly that the entire troop had to swim to another craft. The Commando now came under the command of the newly formed Land Forces Adriatic. Planning continued unabated. Operation "Gradient", a troop raid on the Northern Adriatic islands of Lussin and Cherso, was the next to be planned. After any changes in the target, 5 troop carried out the operation successfully on 9th August. No. 2 S.S. Bde returned to Italy on the 24th August from Vis, Yugoslavia, and the Commando once more came under command of L.F.A. Planning commenced for Brigade operation to capture the Dalmation island of Korcula. This was cancelled by A.F.H.Q. Finally operation "Aplomb" appeared and this was to be the planning staff's farewell to L.F.A. They, having looked at so many air photographs, were cross-eyed and had stereoscopic vision. Most of the Balkans was familiar to them through a stereoscope. In fact, when the I.O. flew from Greece to Italy some time later, he instantly recognised some familiar spots in Albania. The planning staff now appreciated that the really important decisions were not made in the Executive Planning Room, but in the bar of the Imperial, the British Officers' Club.
On the 15th August, the Commando moved to a staging camp 6 miles North of Taranto and underwent Commando training.
For operation "Aplomb" a force, to be know as 'Foxforce', was formed. It consisted of 9 Commando with under its command four patrols of S.B.S.; one patrol of L.R.D.G., and 75mm gun sec; 4.2" Mortar dets and 0.5 MG Sec R.S.R. Original object of the operations was to destroy a radar station on Kithera Island, South of the Peloponnese. Capt. BASETT-WILSON MC with a patrol of S.B.S. was dropped by parachute in Kithera. P.R. on the 9th Sept showed radar destroyed. The patrol reported the island evacuated by the Germans. The Navy decided to use Kithera as a forward base for Coastal Raiding Forces and Foxforce was to hold the naval base. On the 14th Sept the Force sailed from Taranto in LSI "Prince David" and on the evening of 15/16 Sept landed in Avlemon Bay, Kithera. The population gave the Force a terrific welcome. Next day the Navy decided that Kapsali would make a better anchorage, so all the stores had to be reloaded and shipped round to Kapsali. The ELAS at first appeared friendly and co-operative and their Ops round the island were made part of our defences. The Commando held a defensive perimeter round Kapsali Bay, living in odd buildings or bivouacs. The S.B.S. and L.R.D.G. patrols set off on recces of Poros, Aiyina and Salamis islands and Navplion in the Peloponnese. Operation "Manna", the landing of British forces at Piraieus, was planned to take place at the beginning of October. Foxforce's job on "Manna" was to knock out the C.D. guns on Aiyina. HQ, while endeavouring to plan these future operations, was besieged by oppressed Greeks, naturalised British and American subjects, appeals for relief, etc. It also became apparent the ELAS were carrying out subversive activities. The Force was not able to deal with any of these problems because (a) its only job was the prosecution of the war against the Germans, (b) no staff or experience in these matters, and (c) no fixed policy was given by higher authorities. Foxforce HQ to be found from 9 Commando HQ and this placed a big strain on it. This was helped a bit by a C.A.O. and "G III" sent from L.F.A. One additional difficulty at first was the time. The Navy worked on Cairo time, Foxforce on Italian time and Greeks on local time. All different!
In the last week of September the Germans withdrew from the Peloponnese, leaving the Greek Security Bns behind. A naval recce party reported from the Peloponnese town of Kalamata that help was required from British troops to prevent bloodshed between the ELAS and the Security Bn at Tripoli. The latter had declared their willingness to surrender to British troops. The C.O. immediately set off with a troop to Kalamata, where he managed to arrange the surrender of the Security Bn. They were to be taken under a joint British and ELAS guard to Spetzai, an island off the Peloponnese. At one period during these negotiations, the C.O. found himself left alone amidst a band of ferocious guerrillas as a sign of good faith. The surrender was carried out successfully and the C.O. returned to Kithera, leaving Major R.A.C. CAMERON MC in charge of one section to act as British part of the guard. En route for Spetzai, Major CAMERON managed to arrange the surrender of the Security Bn garrison at Navplion. This was no easy task as fighting had already broken out between the garrison and the ELAS. After overcoming many difficulties in transport and shipping, Major CAMERON's party reach Spetzai on 5th Oct. A Stirling woman summed up the situation in the Peloponnese for Major CAMERON when she said "It was Hell under the Germans but worse with the ELAS".
On the 24th Sept 'C' Sqn of the Greek Sacred Regiment arrived from the M.E. and came under the command of Foxforce. The patrol to Poros reported that the island had been evacuated by the Germans. The Navy decided to move the naval base to Poros and on 30th Sept the Force sailed on minesweepers to Poros. On the Force's arrival in Poros Bay at first light on 1st Oct, there was wild firing from the shore. An opposed landing was feared until it was realised that it was an old Greek custom to signify welcome. Again the population was jubilant. The force took up positions around the bay with Ops on the hills overlooking Aiyina, 11 miles away. Any craft venturing on the North side of Poros Island was shelled from Aiyina. Again the Force was confronted with civilian problems. The ELAS in the newly liberated Peloponnese were not losing much time in assuming control. Opponents conveniently disappeared, men were conscripted and food was pillaged from villages. Many Greeks arrived at Poros driven from their homes by terror of the ELAS. Major CAMERON's party at Spetzai reported the ELAS were being most uncooperative and were indulging in anti-British propaganda.
Planning for the operation on Aiyina continued. There was no air cover of the island in spite of urgent appeals to L.F.A. Much information was obtained about the German positions in the Gulf of Athens from patrols and interrogation of German PWs and Greek caique skippers. Briefing was handicapped by the necessity for all orders having to be translated to the C.O. of the Sacred Greek Regt. By the 11th October all plans for the attack on the Aiyina C.D. Batteries at Perdhika and Tourlos were firm. D-day was on the 13th Oct. Air and naval support was arranged including preliminary softening up raids on D - 1. On D - 2 the enemy evacuated Perdhika and the plans had to be changed accordingly. Then on D - 1, AFHQ ordered an attack on Fleves Island to coincide with the Aiyina attack. In the afternoon of D - 1, patrols reported Aiyina completely evacuated. "Emergency Operation" signals sped back and forward between Poros and Italy. All changes in the air support had to be made through L.F.A. in Italy. Changes in the naval support had to go via S.N.O. Poros to the Navy in the M.E. at Alexandria. To add to the excitement, a plane from M.E. at last dropped us the long requested air photographs. They were the air cover of Poros and Aiyina! On the evening of D - 1, the 12th Oct, the final orders from L.F.A. arrived: cancel attack on Aiyina, secure port of Piraieus and aerodrome at Kalmaki preventing demolitions at both, D Day the 14th that same night the OPs reported many demolitions at Piraieus. On the 13th October a small patrol went to Fleves and found the island evacuated. At 2100 hours on the 13th the Force embarked on 2 LCTs and sailed for Piraieus. The minefield between Aiyina and Piraieus was successfully passed at first light on the 14th. As the landing craft came in sight Piraieus harbour, every available craft in the bay came speeding towards them. In no time the Force was surrounded by a cheering armada. The Germans had left the day before. On the shore could be seen a solid black mass of Greeks. The caique harbour had been left undamaged so the landing was made there. The assault troops made a beach-head in the crowd to allow the force to disembark. The C.O. of the British Military Mission in Athens decided it was essential that British troops should enter Athens immediately in order to prevent civil disturbances. The Force made a quick change from denim battle order into K.D. parade order, and by bus were taken to the outskirts of Athens. There the Force was joined by a weak company from No. 4 Para Bn, who had dropped at Megara airfield that morning, and were just in time to take part in the entry into Athens. The Force made a ceremonial march through the streets of Athens to Constitutional Square. Vast crowds cheered the procession and at time almost engulfed the Force. In Constitutional Square the Force was inspected by the Greek Military Governor of Attica. Then the Force marched past the Unknown Warrior's Tomb on which the C.O. laid a wreath. The C.O. received the Freedom of Athens. Billets for the Force were provided in the Melakon building in the centre of Athens. There the Force was virtually imprisoned by madly cheering crowds. This building became the centre of demonstrations and processions which continued by torchlight after dark. Greek political slogans, songs, dances, loudspeakers and more political slogans rent the air. The only starving people in Athens that night was Foxforce, having had no food that day save a haversack breakfast at 0500 hrs. Late at night M.T. forced the way through the mob and raised the siege.
The following days saw no diminution in the crowds. HQ was engulfed by German deserters, Italian PWs seeking protection, British and American subjects, escaped Allied PWs, Greeks desiring jobs with the British Forces. Once the main body of British troops arrived, Foxforce was unceremoniously thrown out of the Melakon building and given as billets a louse-ridden school, which was uninhabitable. Every respectable billet had been chosen in Cairo for other units from a town plan. Foxforce found its own billet, outside of Athens. The Force now came under the command of No. 2 Independent Para Bde Gp and was renamed Commando Force. The S.B.S. and L.R.D.G. patrols ceased to be under command. It was decided that Commando Force, renamed Scrumforce, should be the advance party of the occupational troops for Salonika. On the 29th of October the 'C' Sqn. Sacred Regiment ceased to be under command of Scrumforce. On the 30th October the Force embarked at Piraieus on LCIs. The stores were loaded on caiques with Lieut. P.H. BOLTON i/c. When a storm dispersed the caique fleet, it became known as Bolton Wanderers. Just prior to leaving Piraieus, the CC, Lt-Col R.J.F. TODD DSO, had to return to Italy to assume command of No. 2 S.S. Bde in succession to Brig. T.B.L. CHURCHILL MC. Major M.R.H. ALLEN MC assumed temporary command of 9 Commando and Scrumforce with the local rank of Lt-Col. On the 31st October the Force disembarked at Skiathos Island, which was to be used as an advance staging area for Salonika. Bivouacs were made in an olive grove. On leaving Italy the Commando had been ordered to prepare for a three weeks operation. It was now well into the second month of the Force's stay in Greece and the stores were being heavily strained. On the 2nd of November Flyforce, commanded by Major R.A.C. CAMERON MC, the advance party of Scrumforce, entered Salonika. Three days later, after one of the worst voyages ever experienced, the main body of Scrumforce arrived at Salonika. The craft had crossed a heavily sown and unswept minefield, which later proved very destructive against following convoys. The ELAS were in complete control here. The main body of British troops arrived on the 7th November. Scrumforce was split up. The R.S.R. detachments ceased to be under command. Lt-Col HAMILTON-HILL, the C.A.O., returned to Italy. 9 Commando was left by itself and came under command 7 Ind Inf Bde. On 13th November a detachment of 50 All Ranks formed part of a guard of honour for the arrival of MODIS, Governor General of Salonika.
There was a tense situation at Drama between Nationalists and the ELAS. Co 9 Commando had to despatch two troops to show the flag and maintain order by their presence. 1 and 2 Tps made up this force, called Dramforce, under the command of Capt. H.T. KITHER. The journey to Drama was rather a long business owing to enemy demolitions especially at the river Strymon which had to be crossed by a slow ferry driver by the current of the river. Dramforce held ceremonial parades in Drama and the neighbouring towns, which greatly impressed the local populace. A patrol was maintained on a temporary boundary set up between the ELAS and Nationalists.
The situation remained tense the whole time Dramforce was there. Dramforce were relieved by 1st Coy R. Sussex and returned to Salonika on the 1st December.
At the beginning of November 9 Commando was split up all over Greece. The main body was at Salonika, a rear HQ in Athens, two troops were at Drama, one section was at Skiathos, and one section still at Spetzai. In addition there was a rear party in Italy.
On the 1st December Lt-Col. J.M. DUNNING-WHITE, 8 Hussars, arrived from U.K. fresh from the Western front, to take over command of No. 9 Commando.
When fighting broke out in Athens a high state of preparedness had to be maintained in Salonika. On the event of the outbreak of fighting, all forces in Salonika had to withdraw into and hold a perimeter. The Commando had to provide guards for several VPs and PW escorts. The Commando's role in the perimeter changed several times, and the C.O. had to change his plans accordingly. Adding to his difficulties was the necessity of carrying our recces as unostentationously as possible, pretending he was sightseeing. As the situation had deteriorated, the Commando had to move into the perimeter and was billeted in Allatini Flour Mills, the troops living amongst the machinery. Everyone was confined to billets and street patrols were sent out during the hours of darkness. Christmas once again could not be celebrated on 25th December, all festivities being postponed. The ELAS remained very correct, but obstructed the British at every turn, while expounding the most violent anti-British propaganda. A football match the C.O. had arranged with the ELAS was cancelled by EAM. Spies were everywhere. The C.O. and 2 i/c were sniped at in their car. The ELAS celebrated the New Year by firing all their weapons into the air. The Military Command in Salonika feared that the ELAS attack had commenced and ordered a stand to. So 0030 hrs on the 1st January 45 saw 9 Commando standing to, ready for battle (hic). Woe to any foe that had crossed their path that night.
The beginning of January saw the complete rout of the ELAS in Athens, forcing them to seek terms. By the conditions of the terms they had to withdraw outside the Salonika area and be clear by the 16th January. The C.O. with 1, 2 and 5 Tps patrolled an area up to the withdrawal boundary to confiscate any stores not clear by midnight 16th January. The whole Commando was then employed in house searching for arms and ammunition.
During this period a certain amount of sport was carried out. The football team played very well and was highly placed in the Salonika League. A very successful novices' boxing competition was run.
The Greek situation by the end of January being under control, it was possible to release 9 Commando from Greece. The three weeks stay in Greece had dragged out to almost five months, by the time the Commando left Salonika on the 6th February aboard two LSTs. No one was really sorry to leave Greece. The stay in Salonika had been most irksome and uncomfortable, being neither one thing nor the other, battle or peace. Most of the unit's kit was still in Italy. Welfare was very slow in arriving and the Commando always seemed to be one step ahead of it. Training was impossible owing to the many moves and constant state of emergency. Altogether, save for a few days in Athens, the Greek campaign for 9 Commando was marked by constant fatigues, guards, moves and periods of stand to.
After a four week voyage, the Commando arrived at Taranto on the 10th February. By the 11th the unit had moved into its new station at Martina Franca. The next weeks were spent in reorganisation, administration and training.
W.T., Sen NCOs and Sub Offrs demolition, snipers and field craft cadres were held. The Commando classified in all weapons. The period of time given to the C.O. for this very essential work had to be curtailed by operational necessity. On the 11th March the Commando had to move to Ravenna to join 2 Commando Bde. The move was made by train to Rimini and thence by M.T. arriving at Ravenna on the 14th. The armies in Italy, bogged down for so long, were preparing for their final big offensive, in the initial stages of which, 2 Commando Bde were to play a large part in operation "Roast". 9 Commando started training for its role in this operation. It was introduced to and became familiar with the new types of equipment it was to use; Stormboats, LVTs (Fantails); Weasels, Lifebuoy flamethrowers and Littlejohn 2 pr A.tk guns. Each troop spent a few days in the line to familiarise it with the type of terrain over which it would be operating.
On April 1st the Commando left Ravenna for operation "Roast". This was an amphibious operations involving a crossing of Lake Comacchio. This must stand out in Commando history as one of the most hazardous and complicated operations ever undertaken. The special craft intended to carry the troops across the lake had almost to be carried themselves by the troops. The operation was very successful. During the operation, a man complained that he had no cigarettes. His L/Cpl reminded him that he had been issued seven that morning. "Seven!" he objected. "I smoked them all in one stonk". After the heavy morning counter attack had been repulsed, rations and mail reached 5 Tp. Pte LANCASTER received a book "Bullets for Breakfast"!
The next operation was when one section of 4 Troop under Lieut. P.H. BOLTON was sent to occupy certain islands on Lake Comaccio (Op. "Fryforce"). This was uneventful.
Capt. M.A.W. DAVIES MC rejoined the unit from Staff College, Haifa, on 10th April and took on the job of Adjutant again. The Guard Room has remained full ever since.
On April 11th the C.O. received notice to mount another amphibious operation "Impact Royal" under 24 Guards Bde. It was again over Lake Comaccio, but this time on its South West shore. Little time was given for planning as the Commando had to leave its base, Marina di Ravenna, P.M. on 12th April, embark that night and land the next day in broad daylight - on Friday 13th! The operation was carried out in Fantails (LVTs IV). The landing proved to be unopposed. The operation then took on in principle two bashes against the enemy to clear up to an cross the Fossa Marina which was holding up the advance of the Guards Bde. Though the Commandos did not succeed in crossing, it made it possible for the Brigade to cross, first by clearing the enemy from some very strongly defended positions South of the Fossa Marina, then by knowledge gained of the enemy, his weapons, positions, and the nature of the water obstacle with its many hazards.
The Commando returned to Marina di Ravenna on 17th April. Owing to the casualties sustained on Ops "Roast" and "Impact Royal", the C.O. reorganised the Commando into three rifle troops and a heavy weapons troop.
V.E. Day, 8th May 1945, 9 Commando, strength 25 Officers and 430 ORs, paraded for an address from the C.O., followed by a service of thanksgiving and remembrance, the sounding of the "Last Post, Reveille and Cease Fire." All ranks then had a issue of rum. The Sergeants marched with pipes to the Officers' mess which was drained dry. At night a bonfire was lit and toasts drunk round it in vino.
This ends another phase in the history of 9 Commando. What the future holds is as yet unknown. One more phase or many? Who knows?
Unit Strength |
Offrs | ORs | |||
‘’ ‘’ | Embarked at Loverpool 11th Sept 43 | : | 27 | 427 | |
‘’ ‘’ | After Operation “Anzio II” | : | 12 | 217 | |
‘’ ‘’ | Embarked Taranto for Greece 14 Sept 44 | : | 27 | 399 | |
‘’ ‘’ | Before OP “Roast” 31 Mar 45 | : | 30 | 442 |
Casualties |
Allied | Missing | Wounded | |||||||||
Operation“Partridge” | 6 | ORs | 1 | ORs | 6 | Offrs | 15 | ORs | ||||
Patrol 5 Jan 44 | ||||||||||||
Operation “Ornito” | 3 | Offrs | 16 | ORs | 1 | Offrs | 15 | ORs | 6 | Offrs | 78 | ORs |
Operation “Anzio II” | 2 | Offrs | 23 | ORs | Offrs | 4 | ORs | 2 | Offrs | 74 | ORs | |
Operation “Roast” | 3 | Offrs | 8 | ORs | 2 | Offrs | 40 | ORs | ||||
Operation “Impact Royal” | 1 | Offrs | 5 | ORs | 1 | 2 | Offrs | 48 | ORs | |||
Batttle Casualties | 1 | Offrs | ||||||||||
Battle Accidents | 2 | ORs | 15 | ORs | ||||||||
TOTALS: | 10 | Offrs | 60 | ORs | 2 | Offrs | 20 | ORs | 18 | Offrs | 271 | ORs |
Reinforcements |
Offrs | ORs | |
Draft from U.K | 24 Apr 44 | 11 | 80 |
Draft from U.K | Oct 44 | 1 | 18 |
Draft from U.K | Dec 44 | 1 | 25 |
Recruited in Italy Apr – Aug 1944 (from 35 Offrs and 361 ORs interviewed | 10 | 171 | |
TOTAL: | 23 | 294 |
R.T.U |
Offrs | ORs | |
" " | Sept 42 – Apr 44 | 1 | 45 |
" " | May 44 – Apr 45 | 42 | |
TOTAL: | 1 | 87 |
Offrs | ORs | |
On 8 May 45 Nos still in Cdo who were in it when it was formed Nov 40 | 8 | 79 |
On 8 May 45 Nos still in Cdo who embarked U.K. Sept 43 | 10 | 152 |
Estimated Casualties inflicted on Enemy by 9 Cdo between 29 Dec and 15 Apr 45 | 9 | 1600 |
20 Nov 43 | Molfetta | Brig. T.B.L. CHURCHILL MC; Comd. 2 S.S. Bde inspected the unit. |
1 Jan 1944 | Bacoli | Brig. T.B.L. CHURCHILL MC addressed the unit. |
Jan 44 | Bacoli | Gen. Sir Richard L. McCREERY, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.B.F., MC., 10 Corps Comd. Inspected the unit. |
15 Mar 44 | Anzio | Maj. Gen. GREIGSON-ELLIS, D.S.O. Comd. 5 Div, and Brig LORNE-CAMPBELL, V.C., D.S.O. visited the unit. |
20 Mar 44 | Anzio | Maj. Gen. GREIGSON-ELLIS, D.S.O. visited the unit to congratulate it on the operation of 19 Mar. |
28 June 44 | Molfetta | Brig. G.C. DAVY, C.B.E., D.S.O., inspected No. 5 Troop. |
29 June 44 | Bari | Admiral Sir W. COWAN, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.B.E., inspected unit's guard of honour. |
6 July 44 | Molfetta | Maj. Gen. R.G. STURGESS, R.M., C.B.E., D.S.O., Comd. S.S. Group inspected the unit. |
16 Aug 44 | Taranto | Lieut-Col. C.E. VAUGHAN, M.B.E., addressed the unit. |
19 Dec 44 | Salonika | Brig. D.O. BUTTERWORTH, D.S.O., Comd. 3 Dist inspected unit accommodation. |
22 Jan 45 | Salonika | Maj. Gen. G.H. BOUCHER, C.B.E., D.S.O., Comd. 4 Ind Div visited the unit. |
3 Feb 45 | Salonika | Brug. O. do T. LOVETT, D.S.O. Comd. 7 Inf Bde inspected the unit. |
15 Feb 45 | Martina-Franca | Brig. R.J.F. TOD, D.S.O., Comd. 2 Cdo Bde inspected the unit. |
1 Apr 45 | Ravenna | Brig. R.J.F. TOD, DSO., addressed the unit. |
4 Apr 45 | Ravenna | Lieut-Gen. C.F. KEIGHTLEY, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E., Comd. 5 Corps visited unit and congratulated it on Op "Roast". |
7 Apr 45 | Marina di Ravenna | Field Marshall, The Honourable Sir Harold R.L.G. ALEXANDER, G.C.B., C.S.I., D.S.O., M.C., visited Brigade and met all Cos and Major L.S. CALLF, M.C. He was accompanied by the Army Comd. Lieut-Gen. Sir Richard L. McCREERY, K.C.B., D.S.O., M.B.E., M.C. and 5 Corps Comd. Lieut. C.F. KEIGHTLEY, C.B., D.S.O., O.B.E. |
26 Apr | Marina di Ravenna | Brig. R.J.F. TOD, D.S.O. inspected the unit. |
Aside from the HQ troop, the No 10 Commando Roll of Honour is listed in troop order. Click on the highlighted troops or names for full details. This is a work in progress and we hope to provide more information soon.
No 6 Troop
No 7 Troop
Source: The late Ron Youngman, former Secretary of the original Commando Association that stood down in 2005. He wrote the paragraph above in Volume One of his privately published book 'They Performed Whatsoever Their King Demanded'. Sadly Ron died before completing further volumes.
On the 26th June 1942 the War Office gave approval for the formation of a Headquarters Troop for the new Inter Allied Commando.
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all No.10 Commando volunteers which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.10 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions, Therefore, this is not a definitive list by any means, nor is it meant to be an official list, but it is the best we can do in an attempt to record all ranks by name who were part of No.10 Commando. Research continues.
It should be noted that many of the Commandos in 3 Troop were German speaking refugees of Jewish Faith. They and their families were at risk if captured, so they were given new identities to protect them.
The No 10 Commando Nominal Roll is listed below in surname order
SERVED as / BORN
|
FORENAMES
|
TROOP
|
RANK
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Aarts
|
L
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Aas
|
Ole
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Aboudara /
Gay
|
Jacques
|
French
|
Pte
|
|
Acton
|
Armand
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Aitcheson
|
Harold
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Ajdukovic
|
F
|
|
|
|
Wladyslaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Andresen
|
Aage, Lockert
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Harry
Hans Richard
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Aniserewicz
|
Klemens
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
(CA78)
|
Annez de Taboada
|
Andre
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Colin /
Claus
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Richard, George
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Arntzen/
Arntsen
|
Knut
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Artemieff
|
Boris
|
Belgian
|
RSM
|
CdG
|
Attenelle
|
Max
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Adam
|
Polish
|
Sgt (Cadet Officer)
|
2nd Platoon; IWM photo in gallery
|
|
Baggerman
|
Karel, Johannes
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Bagot
|
Andre
|
French
|
Capt
|
|
Baker
|
Alfred, John
|
|
Dvr
|
lka Walsall (CA88)
|
Baker
|
John, W.
|
|
|
|
Bakhuis
|
Roozeboom
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Balchin
|
W
|
|
Pte
|
|
Balligan
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
Francois
|
French
|
S/M
|
MM
|
|
Baltissen
|
Peter, Gerard
|
Dutch
|
Cpl
|
|
Banko
|
A
|
|
|
|
Banks
|
R
|
|
|
|
Robert Gerald /
Gotthard
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Barnsley
|
B
|
|
LCpl
|
and 12 Cdo (LL1)
|
Barry
|
|
|
|
|
Bartier
|
Raymond
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
(CA92)
|
Bartlett / Billman
|
K
|
3 troop
|
|
|
Bartosiewicz
|
B
|
|
|
|
Batchelor
|
K
|
|
|
|
George /
Gustav
|
3 Troop
|
Pte
|
kia Dieppe
|
|
Beattie
|
Bruce A
|
|
Lt Col
|
|
Beaupre
|
Leon A
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Pierre, F.
|
Belgian
|
Lieut
|
|
|
Beeckman
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Beeckma
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
Beekmeijer
|
A.J.
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Begot
|
Louis
|
|
Cpl
|
Ld'H
|
Bekaert
|
Frans
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Robert
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Belva
|
Robert
|
Belgian
|
Lieut
|
|
Bentley
|
|
|
|
|
Benyon
|
W.W.
|
|
Major
|
|
Benyon Hoare
|
G
|
|
Major
|
|
Berkeley
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Berkley
|
D.G
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Berne
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Bette
|
Rene
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Beux
|
B
|
|
|
|
Biebuyck
|
J.M.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Biestro
|
Jean
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Bjazevic
|
J
|
|
|
|
Bjerke
|
Odd, Valentino
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Bjorkhaug
|
Sverre
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Bjorndalen
|
Olav
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Bjornestad
|
Rolf
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Blanson-Henkemans
|
J
|
Dutch
|
Lt Col
|
|
Wladyslaw
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Blatt
|
R
|
|
|
|
Boccadoro
|
Pierre-Charles
|
French
|
LSgt
|
& 4 Cdo (CA3)(CA118)
|
Bock
|
Walter
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Boelema
|
B
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Bogdanovic
|
L
|
|
|
|
Franciszek
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Bohomolec
|
A
|
|
Major
|
|
Bollore
|
Gwenn A
|
French
|
Pte
|
|
Bonnaire
|
Jules
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Bohdan
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Borettini
|
A
|
|
|
|
Bosch
|
Harrie
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Bosman
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Bosmans
|
R
|
|
Pte
|
|
Bouarfa
|
O
|
|
|
|
Bouchard
|
Georges
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Boudier
|
Henri, Piet
|
Dutch
|
Capt
|
|
Bouilly
|
Jean, J.
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Boulanger
|
Robert
|
French
|
Pte
|
CdG
|
Boully
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Boulvin
|
John
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Bourret
|
Andre
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Bovcic
|
P
|
|
|
|
Bozanic
|
D
|
|
|
|
J.R. 'Dick'
|
|
LCpl
|
and 12 Cdo
|
|
Bratthammer
|
Bernard
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Konrad
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Brebart
|
Maurice
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Briat
|
Paul
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Bribosia
|
Paul, A.
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Broadman /
(Gottfried Konra)
|
Geoffrey, Max
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
6305460 The Buffs; wounded 13Jun44 CasList WO417/77; xref HO 334/174/24202
|
Brodison
|
Samuel
|
|
Sgt
|
MM
|
Brun
|
Johan, Matheson
|
Norwegian
|
Capt
|
CA 65/Sept'77.
|
Bucher
|
Roger
|
French
|
Sgt
|
CdG
|
Bueninck
|
Henri
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Bukenhout
|
H
|
|
Pte
|
|
Jozef
|
Polish
|
Rfm
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Burel
|
Julien, Henry
|
|
|
|
Burggraeve
|
Raphael
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
CdG
|
Buringrud
|
Alexander
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Burley
|
L.C.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Burnett
|
W
|
|
Fus
|
|
Bury
|
Raoul, A.
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
emig Canada (CA18)
|
Butler
|
F.G.
|
|
SSgt
|
|
Buysse
|
J.P.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Calvaer
|
|
|
Pte
|
|
Campbell
|
Alexander, Peter, Patrick
|
|
Pte (later Maj)
|
and SS Bde; lka Andorra (CA110)
|
Carson /
Carlebach
|
Peter, Andrew /
Peter,Andreas
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
(PG)
|
Casalonga
|
Laurent
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Case
|
C.S.R.
|
|
SSgt
|
BEM
|
Cassal
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Cesar
|
Maurice
|
French; 5807FNFL41
|
Cpl
|
WO208/5582 Escape evasion
|
Ceupenns
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Ceuppens
|
Adolf
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Chaumacher
|
Gabriel
|
French
|
-
|
(CA120)
|
Chausse
|
Paul
|
French
|
Lt
|
(CA120)
|
Chauvet
|
Maurice
|
French
|
|
|
Chesselet
|
Roger
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Chesselet
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
Christensen
|
Alfar
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Christiaens
|
Leopold
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Christophersen
|
Olav
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Cieniewicz
|
George
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
(CA52)
|
Claessens
|
Jan
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Clark
|
Jocelyn, Godfrey
|
|
Capt
|
|
Kenneth, Edward /
Kurt, Theodor
|
3 troop
|
Cpl
|
& 1 Cdo Bde ( CA66)
|
|
Clarke
|
Ronald, B.
|
|
|
CA92
|
Coates
|
John, Gordon
|
HQ tp
|
Maj (Doctor)
|
DSO (and 30AU) (CA 15 and CA 90)
|
Colin
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Collart
|
L
|
|
Pte
|
|
Collett
|
|
|
|
|
Collins
|
Peter
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Colot
|
A
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Thomas, Festus, 'Tim'
|
HQ |
Captain
|
E. Surrey Regt; RQMS No.3 Cdo
|
|
Cooke
|
Alexander, Albert, 'Max
|
|
Sgt
|
RASC; and 4 Cdo from Suffolk (CA88)
|
Coomans
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Cooreman
|
J
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Daniel
|
French
|
LCpl
|
and 4 Cdo
|
|
Corbin
|
M
|
|
|
|
Corbisier
|
Edouard (or Elie)
|
Belgian
|
Capt/Padre
|
|
Coulliez
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Cramer
|
H
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Craven
|
C
|
|
|
|
Crombe
|
Leon
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Curtis
|
F.H.
|
|
Pte
|
(LL4)
|
Czarnik
|
E
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
(CA20)
|
Czerechowicz
|
Antoni
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
(CA87)
|
Bazyli
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Andrzej
|
Polish
|
Capt
|
1st Platoon
|
SERVED as / BORN
|
FORENAMES
|
TROOP
|
RANK
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Dabomprez
|
Charles, J.C.
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Dahl
|
Erling
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Dahlstrom
|
Sigurd
|
Norwegian
|
Capt
|
|
Danielsen
|
Thor
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Danloy
|
Georges, Baron
|
Belgian
|
MajGen
|
KCVO, CdG
|
Danson
|
Louis
|
French
|
LCpl
|
and 4 Cdo (CA88)
|
Dauppe
|
Willy, V.
|
Belgian
|
Capt
|
|
Davies
|
Jack
|
|
Cpl
|
MiD ? / from Denmark (LL4)
|
Day
|
J
|
|
|
|
De Bellefroid
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Beugher
|
L
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Block
|
Frank
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
De Brauwer
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Brouwer
|
Andre
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
De Brouwer
|
Albert
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Bruyne
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
Declerq
|
Raymond
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Ferdynand
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Decoen
|
Charles
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
De Corte
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Decoster
|
Jean
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
De Coster
|
Pierre
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
De Coster
|
Marcel
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Croupette
|
Pa
|
|
Pte
|
|
Dedeken
|
Noel, Conrad, Antonius, M.
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
De Doncker
|
H
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Doncker
|
V
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Gieter
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Gyns
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Dejaiffe
|
Marcel
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Albertus
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
died on war service
|
|
Arthur, J.C.B.
|
Belgian
|
Maj
|
and 1 SS Bde HQ;
MBE, Bx Star
|
|
De Koning
|
Nikolaas J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Delattre
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Delbressine
|
Chris
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Deleener
|
Jacques, FG
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
De Leeuw
|
H
|
|
|
|
Delhalle
|
G
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Liefde
|
W. 'Bill'
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
(CA92)
|
Dellacherie
|
Roger
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Delo
|
Pierre
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Delogne
|
C.R.
|
|
Capt
|
|
Demets
|
W
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Meulemester
|
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Millier
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Demonet
|
Paul, Georges
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Demonet
|
B
|
|
|
|
De Montlaur
|
Guy, Comte
|
|
Lieut
|
|
Dempster
|
Stanley, George
|
|
RQMS
|
|
De Muth
|
N.F. 'Jacky'
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
De Muylder or De Mulder
|
W
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Denereaz
|
Andre
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Deorocki
|
Z
|
|
Cpl
|
|
De Pailhe
|
M
|
|
Pte
|
|
Depasse
|
Marcel
|
Belgian
|
|
|
De Pierpont
|
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Pury
|
Edward, G.
|
103531
|
Capt
|
GHQ Sec. IntelCorp; and 7 Cdo (CA36); (WO417/36)
|
De Ridder
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Derison
|
H
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Roos
|
Georges
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
De Ruiter
|
Cornelis, 'Cees'
|
Dutch
|
2/Lieut
|
Bronze Cross
|
Detemmerman
|
Hector
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Deton
|
Albert
|
Belgian
|
Lieut
|
|
Devaux
|
Jacques
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
De Voider
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
De Vriendt
|
Jan
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Willie
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
PoW Arnhem
|
|
De Wandelaer
|
R
|
|
|
|
Dewit
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Dierckx
|
Robert
|
|
Pte
|
|
Dignac
|
Andre
|
|
Pte
|
|
Disbeschl
|
J
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Dive
|
Francois
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Dorfsman
|
Henri
|
French
|
LSgt
|
(CA3)(CA25)
|
Keith /
Kurt
|
Austrian
'X' troop
|
Sgt
|
and 47RM Cdo
|
|
D'ouitremont
|
Guy
|
|
Adjt
|
|
Dresens
|
Jef
|
Dutch
|
|
|
Dreyer
|
Bjarne
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Drivjers
|
Rene
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Dubret
|
Marcel
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Dudley
|
La
|
|
Pte
|
|
Mieczyslaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Duffy
|
Robert
|
East Lancs
|
Pte
|
14306996
|
Dufrane
|
Eddy
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Dufrane
|
Paul
|
Belgium
|
Pte
|
|
Dunkley
|
Thomas, Kenneth
|
|
LCpl
|
and 12 Cdo, and 47RM Cdo (CA98)
|
David /
Abraham, David
|
3 Troop
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Dupont
|
A
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Duriau
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Dwelly
|
Vernon, I.
|
|
Capt
|
|
Zdzislaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Edelston
|
Maurice
|
|
CSMI
|
|
Edger
|
William
|
|
|
|
Eide
|
Olaf
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Eliassen
|
Bjarne
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Elliott
|
Sidney
|
|
Pte
|
|
Emmet
|
G
|
|
|
|
Envers
|
John, H.G.
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
Eriksen
|
Olav, Bjerka
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Eriksen
|
Petter
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Erlot
|
|
|
Pte
|
|
Errard
|
Jean
|
French
|
QM
|
|
Evensen
|
Rolf, H.
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Faller-Fritsch
|
J
|
|
Capt
|
|
Farr /
Freytag
|
E.H.
Ernst, Herbert
|
3 tp
|
Cpl
|
|
Faure
|
H
|
|
|
|
Favorin
|
Marcel
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Charles, Roland, 'Ron'
|
HQ
|
Cpl
|
Police Officer before and after commando service
|
|
Felanda
|
S
|
|
|
|
Feldheim
|
Pierre
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Fenton
|
Bryan, L.
|
3 troop
|
Cpl
|
& 3 Cdo (CA56)
|
Fevry
|
Andre
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Fiolin
|
Josko
|
Yugoslavian
|
Sgt
|
|
Firth / Furth
|
Anthony, 'Tony' / Hans, Georg
|
3 troop
|
OR to 2/Lt.
|
7/10/1944 OCTU 2/Lt. LG 36829; s/n 6305463 & 331193; post war LG 37798
|
Fjermedal
|
Peder
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Flakstad
|
Knut, E.
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Flesch
|
L
|
|
|
|
Fletcher
|
Frederick
|
|
Pte
|
|
Fonteyne
|
Jean
|
Belgian
|
CSM
|
|
Fonteyne
|
J
|
|
Adjt
|
|
Fonteyne
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Ford
|
|
|
|
|
Foster
|
Roy
|
|
Cpl
|
from Leyton (CA79)
|
Fougere
|
Robert
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Franck
|
C
|
|
Pte
|
|
Franklyn
|
G.M., 'Frank'
|
|
Pte
|
|
Franks
|
Godfrey, R.
|
|
Capt
|
|
Fraser
|
Hugh
|
3 troop
|
|
|
Fraser
|
E
|
|
|
|
Freedman
|
Jacques
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Frere
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
Froyland
|
Arne, Jorgen
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Fryer
|
Alec, E.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Fuhr
|
Rolf
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Eugene, 'Didi'
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Gabriel
|
Roland
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Gadou
|
Robert
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Gaile
|
M
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Galand
|
Joseph
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Gans
|
Manfred
|
3 troop
|
|
|
Garrabos
|
Fernand
|
French
|
Cpl
|
CdG, MM
|
Garvin
|
Rk
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
Gausland
|
Olav
|
Norwegian
|
Lieut
|
|
Gay
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Geiser /
Gordon
|
Kurt /
Henry
|
3 troop
|
TSM
|
Post war from Walton on Thames (CA120)
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Gerard
|
Georges
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Gery
|
M
|
|
Pte
|
|
Geuvorts
|
Joseph
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Ghislain
|
G
|
|
Pte
|
|
Gibson
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Gijsens
|
Mc
|
|
Pte
|
|
Gilbert
|
Ronald,
'Ronnie'
|
3 Troop |
Sgt
|
& 46RM (CA40)(CA107); MBE Dec 1964 (LG43529)
|
Gilbert
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Peter /
Otto
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Gins
|
Josef
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Gizdavcic
|
V
|
|
|
|
Glorleux
|
G
|
|
Pte
|
|
Gobitz
|
H
|
|
|
|
Goethals
|
C.M.A.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Goffette
|
M
|
|
Pte
|
|
Kurt, Theodor
|
|
Cpl
|
served as K.E. Clarke
|
|
Goodson
|
Eric
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Ludwik
|
Polish
|
Sgt Maj
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Gosset
|
Robert
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Goujon
|
L., Rene
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Gouriou
|
Olivier
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Zygmunt
|
|
Sgt Major
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Graeffe
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Kenneth, Wakefield /
Kurt, Wilhelm
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Grail
|
A
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Grant
|
Robert, Henry
|
|
SSgt
|
|
Grant
|
H.B.
|
|
LSgt
|
|
Grauff
|
H
|
|
Pte
|
|
Gray /
Gans
|
F /
Manfred
|
|
Pte
|
|
Greget
|
A
|
|
|
|
Grek
|
George
|
|
|
|
Waclaw
|
Polish
|
Cpl (Cadet Officer)
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Grge
|
N
|
|
|
|
Keith, James /
Kurt, Joachim
|
3 troop
|
Lieut
|
|
|
Grigglestone
|
E.D.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Grinspin
|
F
|
|
|
|
Grispin
|
Felix
|
French
|
|
|
Gryspeirt
|
Jacques, P.
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Gubbels
|
H
|
|
|
|
Jerzy
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Gudmundsdth
|
Kaspar
|
Norwegian
|
Lieut
|
|
Guevorts
|
Y
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Guillou
|
Guillaume
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Guinebault
|
Eugene
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Gulliksen
|
Henry
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Gundersen
|
Per, G.
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Gunneklev
|
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Guy
|
Emile, Paul, Albert
|
French
|
Pte
|
|
Guyader
|
Jacques, Noel
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Gysens
|
M
|
|
Pte
|
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Haga
|
Ivar Marius
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
A.J.
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
|
Hallett
|
|
|
|
|
Halvorsen
|
Thoralf
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Robert, Geoffrey /
Salo
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Hansen
|
Eric, Lawaetz
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Hansen
|
Harry, M.
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Hansen
|
Petter
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Hardy
|
M
|
|
Pte
|
(LL6)
|
Hans /
Ian, W.
|
3 troop
|
Cpl
|
MM
|
|
Harrison
|
Peter, Henry
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Hartel
|
E
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Hartog
|
J
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Hattu
|
G
|
|
|
|
Hauge
|
Rolve
|
Norwegian
|
Capt
|
|
Haugen
|
Gunnar
|
Norwegian
|
Capt
|
|
Heathcote
|
Michael
|
|
Lieut
|
|
Heimark
|
Torkjell
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Heldahl
|
Torleif
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Helleman
|
Christiaan, 'Chris'
|
Dutch
|
Cpl
|
|
Hellerud
|
Alf
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Henault
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Henriksen
|
Reidar
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Hepworth /
Herschthal
|
Fred /
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
Walter, Douglas
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
|
Hermans
|
Frank, V.
|
Belgian
|
SSgt
|
|
Hermansen
|
Andor
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Heylen
|
F
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Heynen
|
S
|
|
Pte
|
|
Bryan
|
3 troop
|
Capt
|
MC and OC 3 tp
|
|
Histas
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Hodges
|
Cecil, Anthony,
'Tony'
|
Medical Officer
|
Capt / Doctor s/n 111725
|
Also M.O. at STC Lochailort Jun'42.
|
Leslie, John
|
|
LCpl
|
and 1 Cdo Bde Signals
|
|
Holmen
|
Hans, M.
|
Norwegian
|
|
CA90
|
Hopen
|
Johan
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Peter, Emil
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
kia
|
|
Houart
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Hovstad
|
Lars
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Eric, William /
Wolfgang, Erich
|
3 troop
|
CSM
|
|
|
Ellis
|
|
LCpl
|
& 12 Cdo; SSRF; kia with 1 SBS
|
|
Hoyjord
|
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Hubert
|
Augustin
|
|
Lieut
|
Ld'H, CdG
|
SERVED as / BORN
|
FORENAMES
|
TROOP
|
RANK
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Innes
|
E.K.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Italiaander
|
Arie, Migchiel,
Theodorus 'Tom'
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Iversen
|
Knut
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Jerzy, Alexander
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
(CA105); 1st Platoon
|
|
Jackson
|
Frederick
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Jacobs
|
Lambert
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Jacobs
|
G
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Jacobs
|
R
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Jacques
|
Albert
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Jallay
|
P
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Jamotte
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
Janson
|
Lucien
|
|
|
|
Janssens
|
Oscar
|
Belgian
|
Major
|
|
Jean
|
G
|
|
|
|
Jan, A.
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
(CA35); 2nd Platoon
|
|
Henry
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
(CA20); 2nd Platoon
|
|
Jensen
|
Albert
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Jensen
|
Hans, H.
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Jensen
|
Harald
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Jensen
|
Jens, Kristian
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Jochmans
|
J
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Johansen
|
A
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Johansen
|
Odd, Magnus
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Johansen
|
Reidar
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Johnsen
|
Anton
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Joncic
|
I
|
|
|
|
Jonckers
|
Jules
|
Belgian
|
RSM
|
|
Jones
|
George, Edward
|
|
Gnr
|
|
Jones
|
J
|
|
|
|
Jonniaux
|
Andre
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Jonniaux
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Jonson
|
Per G
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Jottrand
|
Maurice
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Juliard
|
M
|
|
Cpl
|
(LL7)
|
Jung
|
A
|
French
|
LCpl
|
(LL7)
|
Jurievic
|
J
|
|
|
|
Jurkiewicz
|
O
|
|
Lieut
|
(LL7)
|
Witold
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
2nd Platoon; (LL7)
|
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Kagan / Cohen
|
Benjamin
|
Polish
|
Cpl later Colonel
|
PG; CA9, 18, 23, and 77
|
Karlsen
|
Kare
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Zenon
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon marksman
|
|
Kaye
|
Cyrille
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
(LL7)
|
Icek / Jacques
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
2nd Platoon; (CA32)
|
|
Kendall
|
George, H.
|
3 troop
|
Cpl
|
emig Vancouver (CA18); (CA74)
|
Kent
|
Robert, K.
|
|
|
|
Kermarrec
|
J
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Keravin
|
Ivan
|
Yugoslavian
|
Lt
|
Ordained 1945 Obituary Croatian Catholic journal
XL 3/2017.
|
Kershaw
|
Andrew, G.
|
3 troop
|
Capt
|
|
Keyeux
|
Dieudonne
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Keunincks
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Philippe
|
French
|
Maj
|
MC
|
|
Henri, R.
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
King
|
L
|
|
|
|
Kingsley /
Loewenstein
|
Roger, James /
Otto, Julius
|
3 troop
|
Capt
|
OBE / MiD / service
nos:5550146 & 331171
|
Henryk
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Klinge
|
Albert
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Klinge
|
Johan
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Kloezeman
|
Jean, 'John', A
|
Dutch
|
Sgt Maj
|
|
Klopfenstein
|
F
|
|
CSM
|
|
Knight
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
Knijff
|
W
|
|
|
|
Knottenbelt
|
Maarten, Jan
|
Dutch
|
Maj
|
|
Knutsen
|
Olav
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Mieczyslaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Wladyslaw, 'Stan'
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon; (CA118).
|
|
Kosters
|
Fernand
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Jerzy
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Ludwik
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Kristiansen
|
Normann
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Antoni
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
(LL7) (Platoon Listings)
|
|
Aleksander
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Kucic
|
J
|
|
|
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Edward
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Labas
|
Marcel
|
|
LCpl
|
CdG
|
Laddy /
Lewinsky
|
Max
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
Laerum
|
Oivind
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Laffont
|
J
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Laloux
|
Robert
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lamarche
|
Andre
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Lamarche
|
F
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Lambrecht
|
David
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
George Henry / Gyorgi
|
3 troop
|
Lieut
|
MC
|
|
Langley /
Landan
|
ER
|
3 troop
|
Lieut
|
|
Langseth
|
Anton
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Lanternier
|
Louis
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Laot
|
Guy
|
French
|
LCpl
|
CdG
|
Lardeux
|
G
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Larsen
|
John, Odvar
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Larsen
|
Leif, Ludvik, Martin
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Larsen
|
Willy (nå Sundli)
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Larum
|
O
|
|
|
|
Latimer
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
see entry for Moritz Levy
|
Laurent
|
Frederick
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Lauwers
|
A
|
|
Pte
|
|
Laventure
|
Mathurin, Joseph
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Lavezzi
|
Michel
|
French
|
CSM
|
|
Lawrence /
Lenel
|
Ernest, Richard / Ernst
|
3 troop
|
LCpl
|
|
Laycock
|
Peter
|
|
Lt Col
|
|
Le Floc
|
Maurice
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Le Gac
|
C
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Le Goff
|
J
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Charles
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
MM
|
|
Le Naour
|
Joseph
|
|
LSgt
|
|
Le Reste
|
P
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Le Rigoleur
|
Albert
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Le Roy
|
L
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Lebris
|
J
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Lechaponnier
|
Henri
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Leclere
|
G
|
|
Pte
|
|
Ledant
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Legall
|
Rene
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Legard
|
William (nå Kjaer)
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Legrand
|
F
|
|
|
|
Lejeune
|
L
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lemasson
|
A
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Leostic
|
R
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Lepage
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lero
|
L
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lesca
|
R
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lescot
|
JP
|
|
Cdt
|
|
Levy
Lincoln
|
Karl, Ernst,
Ken
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
|
Levy
|
G
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Latimer/Lewy/ Levy/Loewy
|
Moritz /
Maurice
|
3 troop
|
Cpl
|
last name seen spelt differently as shown
|
Leopold, Ernst
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
(CA90) ; 2nd Platoon marksman
|
|
Lienard
|
J.R.
|
|
Adjt
|
|
Lilley
|
R.G.
|
|
Cpl
|
& 6 Cdo (LL7)
|
Lincoln
|
See entry for Levy
|
|
|
|
Jerzy
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Linzel
|
Jan
|
Dutch
|
Maj
|
MBE
|
Lion
|
Robert, M.
|
French
|
Capt
|
CdG
|
Lissens
|
Francois
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Lister
|
Dudley, S.
|
HQ
|
Lt Col
|
OC 10 Cdo
|
Lode
|
Sven
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Lofi
|
Alexandre
|
French
|
Lieut
|
|
Logeas
|
M
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Lossec
|
R
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Lovall
|
Ole
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Loverini
|
G
|
|
|
|
Lovinfosse
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
Lubanski
|
Josef
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
|
Luitwieler
|
K
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
WO208/3351/2219 POW Escape Report
|
Lutyens
|
E.F.
|
Belgium
|
Capt
|
|
Lycop
|
E
|
|
Pte
|
|
Mackay
|
Cs
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Madec
|
Joseph, Leon
|
French
|
S/M
|
(CA120)
|
Madsen
|
Emil
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Maes
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
Magy
|
Felix
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Mahauden
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Mairesse
|
Marcel
|
Belgium
|
LCpl
|
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
Rfm
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Maler
|
Andre
|
|
|
CdG
|
Mans
|
R
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Marchal
|
Pierre
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Mardesic
|
A
|
|
|
|
Maricq
|
P
|
|
Pte
|
|
Marinovic
|
G
|
|
|
|
Marshall
|
A
|
|
|
|
Martinsen
|
Jarle
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
G
|
|
Pte
|
(LL8)
|
|
Massart
|
Francois, or, Fernand
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Massin
|
Roger, Emile,
Marie
|
French
|
LCpl
|
(CA101)
|
Masters /
Arany
|
Peter
|
3 troop
|
|
|
Matheson Brun
|
Johan
|
Norwegian
|
Capt
|
|
Mathisen
|
Leif
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Matthews
|
William, Trefor
|
HQ
|
Lieut
|
|
Mazeas
|
Jean
|
|
Capt/ Adjt
|
|
Mcclaren Connell
|
James
|
|
Fus
|
|
McGonigal
|
A
|
|
Lieut
|
|
McGregor
|
Mac'
|
|
|
|
McGregor
|
John, Frederick, 'Jock'
|
|
Sgt
|
|
McGunnigle
|
William, M.P., 'Bill'
|
|
Pte
|
HLI ; in 4 Cdo for Normandy, and
7 Cdo (CA88&96)
|
Meert
|
Ralph
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Melvin
|
Peter
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
Meny
|
Adolphe, Joseph
|
Belgium
|
Lieut
|
|
Merton
|
Michael, J.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Messanot
|
Georges
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Meunier
|
A
|
|
|
|
Michels
|
R.C.
|
Dutch
|
Cpl
|
|
Josef
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Mihovilovic
|
I
|
|
|
|
Mikkelsen
|
Mikel
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Miles
|
P
|
|
|
|
Miller
|
S
|
|
|
|
Mines
|
Ec
|
|
Pte
|
|
Minkhorst
|
Karel, Leopold, Gotthard
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Mizera K
|
K
|
|
WO
|
|
Mladineo M
|
M
|
|
|
|
Jan
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Moal
|
Jean
|
|
LSgt
|
|
Moe-Johansen
|
Ove
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Moffatt
|
Albert, Ernest
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Moguerou
|
R
|
|
LCpl
|
|
Monahan
|
James, H
|
|
Capt
|
CBE
|
Monsior-Nadzieja
|
Tadeusz, Antoni
|
Polish
|
Capt
|
|
Montailler S
|
S
|
|
|
|
Monceau
|
Jean
|
French
|
LCpl
|
CdG
|
Peter /
Kurt
|
3 troop
|
LCpl
|
kia Normandy
|
|
Moonens
|
J
|
|
Pte
|
|
Moppett
|
R.L.
|
|
Sgt
|
(CA18)
|
Morel
|
Jean
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Jerzy
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Mountford
|
Cecil. Freakley
|
|
CSM
|
|
Moutaillier
|
Serge
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Mulders
|
P
|
|
|
|
Muric
|
J
|
|
|
|
Murphy
|
William, P.
|
|
Pte
|
|
Myrvaag
|
Bernt
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Naero
|
Didrik
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Nash
|
|
|
|
|
Nelson
|
Vernon
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Neve De Mevergnies
|
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Neven
|
Antoine
|
From Luxembourg, attd. French troop
|
L/Cpl
|
|
Neven
|
Jean
|
From Luxembourg, attd. French troop
|
|
|
Newton
|
Reginald, H.W.
|
|
Rsm
|
|
Nichols /
Nell
|
Gerald, Peter /
G.H.H.
|
3 troop
|
LCpl / Capt
|
CasLists WO41778
|
Nicolaysen
|
Odd
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Nicot
|
J
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Niel
|
Marcel
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Nieuwhof
|
Coen
|
Dutch
|
Sgt
|
|
Nilson (Nilsen)
|
Nils, 'Nusse'
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Nomburg /
Drew
|
Harry
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
Ernest /
Ernst
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
kia Normandy
|
|
Tadeusz
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Nygaard
|
Rolf
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Offerman
|
C
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Olette
|
Fernand
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Oliver
|
Charles, Peter, Leonard
|
HQ
|
LCpl
|
|
Olsen
|
Aasmund
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Olsen
|
Anker
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Olsen
|
Chr. Grung
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Olsen
|
Eldor
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Olsen
|
Harry
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Olsen
|
Otto
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
O'Neill
|
O.R.
|
|
TSM
|
(CA26)
|
Gustav
|
3 troop
|
|
Served as George Bate, kia.
|
|
Orr
|
George
|
|
|
.
|
SERVED as / BORN
|
FORENAMES
|
TROOP
|
RANK
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Paillet
|
G
|
|
|
|
Stanislaw
|
Polish
|
Cpl Officer Cadet
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Palmers
|
Jose J
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Pedersen
|
Asmund
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Pedersen
|
Ingemar
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Pedersen
|
Sverre
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Peeters
|
Andre
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Peetoom
|
Abraham / Peter
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Peetrons
|
Jean B
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Peetroons
|
Jesus
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Peten
|
Yvan
|
|
Lieut
|
|
Felix F.
|
French
|
Pte
|
|
|
Pettersen
|
Alf Johan
|
Norwegian
|
2/Lieut
|
|
Pettersen
|
Alf M
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Phyfferoen
|
Georges
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Piauge
|
Robert 'Bobby'
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Pierlot
|
Joseph
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Pinelli
|
Jean A
|
French
|
Lieut
|
|
Piriou
|
J
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Pirlot
|
Philippe
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Pirlot De Corbion
|
Jean-Pierre
|
Belgian
|
LCpl
|
|
Platt
|
B
|
3 troop
Czech
|
|
|
Otto /
Andrew, Charles
|
3 Troop
|
Pte
|
served under alias
|
|
Pourcelot
|
G
|
|
|
|
Quentric
|
Yves
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Quere
|
Pierre
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Rabouhans
|
Raymond
|
French
|
L/Smn
|
|
Racoux
|
Andrea
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Raulin
|
Marcel
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Reid
|
J.G.
|
|
LCpl (2991472)
|
PoW escape file WO208/4267
|
Reiffers
|
Edmond 'Jean'
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
Reis
|
John
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Emile M.L.
|
French
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Rice /
|
Charles /
Karl
|
Czech
|
Pte
|
PoW
|
Richemont
|
Henri
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
Ries
|
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Rikstad
|
Alfred
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Risnes
|
Harald
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Risopoulosy
|
Basile Jean
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
(CA89)
|
Jacquelin
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Robert
|
Hector
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Arthur Graham Lines 'Graham'
|
-
|
Major
|
10(IA) Admin Officer and No.1 Cdo (CA50)
|
|
Robertsen
|
Kare
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
W.H.
|
HQ
|
Cfn
|
(CA113)
|
|
Roellandt
|
Andre
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Roels
|
Gerant A
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Rogde
|
Frithjof
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Rogucki
|
F
|
|
Pte
|
|
Rolin
|
C
|
|
Pte
|
|
Paul, J.G.
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Rolt
|
Frank Leslie
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Pierre 'Peter' Ve
|
Belgian
|
Maj
|
KCVO, MC
|
|
Rombouts
|
Paul
|
Belgian
|
Capt
|
|
Rommetvedt
|
Daniel
|
Norwegian
|
Lieut
|
|
Guy
|
Belgian
|
|
|
|
Rooney
|
O
|
|
|
|
Roozeboom
|
August Bakhuis
|
Dutch
|
Pte
|
|
Ropert
|
R
|
|
|
|
Rose
|
Frederick Joseph
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Rosen
|
See ROZEN
|
|
|
MM
|
Rosland
|
Sverre Henry
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Ross
|
Steve
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
The Buffs; s/n 6305459 wounded 17/3/44 Italy WO417/74; (CA74)
|
Rostoen
|
Torkjell
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Jean
|
French
|
Pte
|
|
|
Roux
|
Robert
|
French
|
LSgt
|
|
Stanislaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd platoon
|
|
Tadeusz
|
Polish
|
Cpl Officer Cadet
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Rozen (or Rosen)
|
B.J. 'Dom' or 'Dov'
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
MM
|
Ruhemann
|
Tom
|
|
Cpl
|
|
Yvan
|
French
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Rusek
|
Zbigniew
|
Polish
|
Sgt
|
(CA99)
|
Rye
|
Erling
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Rzemieniecki
|
Wiktor
|
Polish
|
Lieut
|
|
Sadin
|
Pierre Aae
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Saerens
|
Robert
|
|
Sgt
|
|
Saive
|
Louis, Robert
|
Belgian
|
Cpl
|
|
Salembier
|
Daniel George
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
George, Victor /
Georg, Victor
|
3 Troop
|
Sgt
|
served under alias
|
|
Alfred
-
|
3 Troop
|
|
Served under alias
|
|
Sayers /
Szauer
|
Gordon, Julian '
Gyula, Jenö
|
3 troop
Hungarian
|
LCpl
|
served under alias
|
Scherer
|
Georges
|
French
|
Sgt
|
|
Scheyven
|
Guy, Chevalier
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Scott /
Steiner
|
Upton Leslie
|
3 troop
|
Lieut
|
|
Segers
|
Carlo, G
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Segers
|
Carlo, S.
|
Belgian
|
Sgt
|
|
Seljevold
|
Henning
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Servais
|
Raymond
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Herbert, A.
|
3 troop
|
Pte
|
served under alias
|
|
Shaw
|
Peter, Michael
|
3 troop
|
Sgt
|
|
Alfred
|
3 troop
|
LCpl
|
(PG); born 30/7/21 Hamburg ref. HO 396/77
|
|
Short
|
Bernard
|
HQ
|
SSgt
|
|
Sigvaldsen
|
Trygve
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Sigvaldsen
|
T
|
|
|
|
Simic
|
P
|
|
|
|
Simon
|
J
|
|
|
|
Skau
|
Kjell
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Skavas
|
Magnar
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Ryszard
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Skutle
|
Hermann
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Stefan
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
1st Platoon
|
|
Franciszek
|
Polish
|
Cpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Smaskjaer
|
Ludvik
|
Norwegian
|
|
|
Smeets
|
Constant Eduard
|
|
|
|
Smith
|
Cyril, Ernest
|
|
Sgt
|
(CA88)
|
Smith
|
Eric
|
|
Pte
|
|
Smith
|
Gabriel
|
Norwegian
|
Lieut
|
|
Smith
|
Hugh
|
|
Major
|
|
Ian, Christopher, Downs
|
|
Lieut
|
and 12 Cdo, SOE, SBS. Awarded MC and bar
|
|
Smith
|
James, Norman, 'Jim'
|
|
RQMS
|
and 3 Cdo (CA80)
|
Smith
|
Robert, Alfred,
Herbert
|
|
Mne
|
and 41RM Cdo (CA92)
|
Joseph /
Josef
|
Czech
|
Pte
|
PoW
|
|
Smith
|
Robert
|
|
Mne
|
and 41RM (CA59)
|
Smolenaars
|
Hans
|
Dutch
|
|
2 Tp, Jan'45,1st Reinforcement
|
Smrokowski, MC
|
Wiadysiaw
|
Polish
|
Major
|
OC 6 Troop (CA40)
|
Sneyers
|
Frans
|
Belgian
|
|
|
Solberg
|
Marius Oliver
|
Norwegian
|
Pte
|
|
Solem
|
Rolf Per
|
Norwegian
|
Cpl
|
|
Sorbye
|
Arne
|
Norwegian
|
Sgt
|
|
Thomas
|
3 Troop
|
Pte
|
served under an alias born Karl Artur Stein
|
|
Spressens
|
Jacques
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Stanislaw
|
Polish
|
LCpl
|
2nd Platoon
|
|
Steengracht van Moyland
|
John, D.G.
|
Dutch
|
Cpl
|
|
Karl, Artur;
Thomas
|
3 Troop
|
Pte (LCpl)
|
served under an alias of Thomas Spencer
|
|
Stevaert
|
Luc
|
Belgian
|
Pte
|
|
Stewart / Strauss
|
David
|
3 Troop
|
Sgt
|
(PG)
|
Stichnoth
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Lodewijck
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Belgian
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Stievenart
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E
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Belgian
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Pte
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Stigum
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Sverre
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Norwegian
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Stinessen
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Konrad Tranas
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Norwegian
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Cpl
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Stocks
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Ernest, 'Ricky'
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HQ
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Gnr
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(CA 118); (PG)
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Streeten
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Paul
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3 troop
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LCpl
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Hamps. Regt; (CA74); 5550140; Cas. Sicily 17.8.43 WO417/ 68
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George, Bryan /
George Alexander
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3 Troop
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Sgt
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kia 1944
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Strom
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Bjarne
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Norwegian
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Stromhaug
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Peter
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Norwegian
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Struelens
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Benoit
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Belgian
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Cpl
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Swinton
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T
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Switalski
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Boleslaw
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Polish
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Lieut
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Wladyslaw
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Polish
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Sgt Maj
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2nd Platoon
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Tangen
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Nils
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Norwegian
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Pte
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Tas
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Ferdinand
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Belgian
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Pte
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Taverne
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R
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French
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Cpl
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Taylor
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see entries below for Tuchmann and Theilinger
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Taymans
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Roger
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Belgian
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Temmerman
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D
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Cpl
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Tennant /
Trojan
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Richard, William, John /
Richard, Walter
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3 troop
Austrian
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Sgt
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Teperek
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Roman
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Polish
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Major
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Terlinden
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Andre
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Belgian
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LCpl
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Terry /
Tischler
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Peter
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3 troop
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4 SS Bde HQ Normandy. Wounded July 44 with 47RM
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Johann / John
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3 troop (Czech)
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Pte
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Themans
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Charles
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Belgian
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Cpl
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Thill
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J
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Belgian
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Pte
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Walter, Gerald ;
Walter, Gabriel
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3 troop
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LCpl
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Hamps Regt; 5550142; PoW 20/6/44
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Thomsen
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Hans
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Norwegian
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Thonet
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Gustave
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Belgium
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Thorbjornsen
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Brynjulf
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Norwegian
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Tielemans
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Stanley Charles
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Belgian
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LCpl
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Josef
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Polish
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LCpl
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1st Platoon
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Tomic
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T
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Toul
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Georges
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Belgian
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Towey
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Sgt
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WD 40RM Cdo report 5 Dec43
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Trebizond
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F
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Charles
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Capt
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Charles, Leslie /
Hans
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3 troop
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Pte
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QORWK; sn 6387020 CasList WO417/77.
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Tripovic
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Yugoslavian
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Lieut
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2Cdo war diary 6/2/44
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Tuchmann /
Taylor
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Bernhard /
Bernard, 'Benny'
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3 troop
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Pte
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kia with No.3 Cdo Normandy
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Andrew, Charles /
Otto
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3 troop
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Pte
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Attd No.3 Cdo
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Tveitstul
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Anders
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Pte
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Tveitstul
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Andreas
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Norwegian
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Ubels
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GP
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Dutch
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Sgt
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Wladiyslaw
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Polish
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LCpl
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2nd Platoon
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Uydebroeck or Uytdebroek
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Olivier
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Belgian
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Sgt
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Vaggestad
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Johannes
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Norwegian
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Valentin
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Charles
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LCpl
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Van Creveld
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A
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Dutch
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Pte
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Van De Gender
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Cornelius Adrianus
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Dutch
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CSM
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Van De Walle
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Albert Louis Charles
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Den Berg
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Johannes G
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Dutch
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Lieut
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Van Den Bossche
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Georges
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Den Broek
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Andy
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Dutch
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Van Den Daele
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Pierre
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Belgian
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LCpl
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Vandeneynde
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Edouard
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Belgian
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Van Den Wyngaert
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Jean
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Der Heyden
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Pierre
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Der Maelen Janssen
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Louis
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Der Veer
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Willem
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Dutch
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CSM
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Van Der Wal
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Dirk
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Dutch
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TSM
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Van Derton
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Paul
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Belgian
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Capt
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Vanderton
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Maurice
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Dugteren
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R
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Van Eetvelde
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Andre
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Gelderen
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Wilhelmus Gerardus
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Dutch
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Capt
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Van Goethem
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R
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Pte
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Van Haute
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Lucien
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Impe
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Albert
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Belgian
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Van Lancker
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Harry
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Nahuis
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F
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Van Peperstraete
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Fernand
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Belgian
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Capt
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Van Raemdonck
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J
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Belgian
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Pte
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Van Rosendaal
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Hjj
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Van Woerden
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Jan C
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Dutch
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Sgt
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Van Wunnik
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J
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Dutch
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Sgt
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CA117
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Van Wunnik
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Sjeng
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Dutch
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Sgt
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CA113
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Verbist
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Frank
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Belgian
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Sgt
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Verbruggen
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MJP
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Belgian
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Lieut
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Vibert
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F
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3 troop
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Sgt
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Vik
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Borge
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Norwegian
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Villiere
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Henri L
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Dr
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Ernest Robert /
Egon
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3 troop
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Sgt
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Pierre A.G.
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French
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Cpl
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Vincent
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Michel
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French
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Cpl
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Visser
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A
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Dutch
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Pte
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Visser
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P
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Vlayen
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Louis
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Belgium
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Vos
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Ludovicus
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Belgium
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Francis, J.M.
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French
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Lt
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MC, (8 tp) award 1943
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Guy
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French
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Capt
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MC, award 1 Nov 1944
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Vourch
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Yves
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French
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LCpl
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and 4 Cdo (French Troop) (CA108)
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Wachsmann /
Hayes
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Wolfgang /
John
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3 troop
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Wallen
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Leslie
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Pte
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Pierre A.L.
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French
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WO1
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Warnier
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Gilbert
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Belgium
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Washer
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Philippe
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Belgian
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Pte
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Watson
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W
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Webster
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Ernest George
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Pte
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Antoni
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Polish
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LCpl
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2nd Platoon
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Wells
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Peter Vernon Allan
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LCpl
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Andrzej
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Polish
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LCpl
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2nd Platoon
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Wermans
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Frans
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Belgian
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Westerlinck
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Louis
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Belgian
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Westerling
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R
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Weyckmans
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Michel
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Belgium
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White
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Alan
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Pte
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White
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Thomas, Kane
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Pte
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from Greenock (CA120)
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White
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Va
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Rfn
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Whitling
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C William
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Pte
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Jan
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Polish
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Sgt
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1st Platoon
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Wildenberg
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Jw
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Dutch
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Cpl
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Wilhelmsen
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Haakon
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Norwegian
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Pte
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Willers
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P
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Wilmers
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John G
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3 troop
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Cpl
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Antoni
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Polish
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LCpl
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2nd Platoon
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Czeslaw
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Polish
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LCpl
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2nd Platoon
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Zbigniew
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Polish
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LCpl
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1st Platoon; IWM (NA 13869)
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Woloszowski
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S
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Capt
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Woon
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Sidney William
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HQ
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Cfn
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Franciszek
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Polish
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LCpl
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1st Platoon
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Wouters
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Albert
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Belgian
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Sgt
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Mieczyslaw
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Polish
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Cpl
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1st Platoon
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Zajaczkowski
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Maciej
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Polish
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Maj
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Stefan
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Polish
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Lieut
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1st Platoon
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Zanki
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P
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Antoni
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Polish
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Sgt Maj
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1st Platoon
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Zembsch-Schreve
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Guido
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Dutch
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Lieut
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To SOE.
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Zorotovic
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A
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Phillipe Kieffer was granted permission to raise a commando unit from Free French Naval Forces based on the British Commando model. On completion of commando training, at Achnacarry, the men of 1er Compagnie de Fusiliers Marin commanded by Kieffer, were assigned to 1 (French) Troop, No10 (IA) Cdo.
Later, a second troop, 8 (French) Troop, was raised and added to the Commando. Promoted to Capitaine de Corvette (Major) Kieffer was appointed Senior Officer French Troops. [Commandant du 1 er Batailion Fusilier Marin Commando].
For D-Day, a total of 177 men from 1 & 8 (French) Troops and the K-Gun Section were assigned to No4 Cdo; with 1 (French) troop being absorbed as 5 Troop and 8 (French) Troop being absorbed as 6 Troop.
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Capt. C. TREPEL
Capt. R. LION Lieut. L.J.M.A. HUBERT WO1. P.A.L. WALLERAND Sgt. R. DUMENOIR Sgt. J. HAGNERE LSgt. R. CROIZER Cpl. R. BELLAMY Cpl. R.H. CABANELLA Cpl. F. DEVILLERS Cpl. L. FOURER Cpl. R. GUY Cpl. J. LEMOIGNE Cpl. J. LETANG Cpl. J. MONTEAN
Cpl. J. RIVIERE Cpl. Y. RUPPE |
Cpl. P.A.G. VINAT
LCpl. C. ALLARD LCpl. R. FLESCH LCpl. G. GICQUEL LCpl. M.J.L. GOURONG LCpl. P.M. LABAS LCpl. G.J.A. LAOT LCpl. Y. MONCEAU LCpl. E.M.L. RENAULT LCpl. P.J.G. ROLLIN Pte. A. DIGNAC Pte. R.A. GERSEL Pte. L.S. MOUTAILLIER Pte. J. NEVEN Pte. F.F. PETERS Pte. J. ROUSSEAU |
Second Lieutenant Louis Hubert, 1st Batallion Fusiliers Marins Commando, badge no. 136, attached to No 4 Commando, died during operations at Normandy.
Lance Corporal Emile Renault, 1st Batallion Fusiliers Marins Commando, badge no. 55, was killed whilst attached to No 4 Commando during operations at Normandy.
Translation of first page of letter dated 24th May 1945 (subsequent pages missing).
Original provided to the CVA as an image [VIEW].
Marine Nationale Naval Forces in Great Britain, Base of 1st Batallion Fusiliers Marins Commando No. 124 FMC MOST SECRET 24th May 1945 Enseigne de Vaisseau 1st Classe (UK equiv. Sub-Lieutenant) J. MAZEAS Responsible for the Base of the 1st BFM Commandos To The head of the Central Service of the Etat Civil (Register of Births, Marriages and Deaths) 3 Avenue Octave Creard, PARIS
SUBJECT: Losses of the 1st BFM Commando ATTACHMENTS: My notes No.121 and 122 FMC of 24th May 1945 I have the honour to send to you the attached notes, cited in reference to the deaths of our men in the course of operations. I take advantage of this opportunity to send to you below the list of the losses and disappearances that we have had since the creation of our unit, the main reason being to safeguard the interests of our men, killed or disappeared. 1. MEN DISAPPEARED ON OPERATIONS MOUTAILLER Serge, Second-Maitre canonnier (Petty Officer gunner) Mle 5822 FN41 Disappeared in the course of the raid on Dieppe on 18th August 1942, no news since that date. BELLAMY Robert, Quartier-Maitre 2nd class fusilier (Leading Rating rifleman) Mle 10033 FN40 DIGNAC André, Matelot Brevete fusilier (Able Seaman rifleman) Mle 6286 FN41 Disappeared on 24th December 1943 in the course of a raid on SARK(Channel Islands), grievously injured by an anti-personnel mine, not possible to evacuate, presumed killed. WALLERAND Pierre, Maitre fusilier (Petty Officer rifleman) Mle 267 FN43. Diappeared in the course of a raid on GRAVELINE on 24th-25th December 1943. Presumed drowned and buried at GRAVELINE TREPEL Charles, Mle 54454 Lt. de Vaisseau (Lieutenant) detached from the Army to FNGB HAGNERE Jean, Mle 10425 FN43 Second-Maitre fusilier (Petty Officer rifleman) GUY Rene, Mle 10320 FN40 Quartier-Maitre 2nd classe fusilier (Leading Rating rifleman) RIVIERE Jacquelin, Mle 10834 FN40 Quartier-Maitre 2nd classe fusilier (Leading Rating rifleman) DEVILLERS Fernand, Mle 540 FN43 Quartier-Maitre 2nd classe fusilier (Leading Rating rifleman) CABANELLA Roger, //339 FN43 Matelot Brevete (Leading Seaman) Team which disappeared in its entirety during the night of 27th-28th February 1944 on the coast of Holland, without leaving any trace. Research by the British authorities is without result up to the present time. GICQUEL Georges, Mle 4822 FN40 Matelot sans Specialite (Ordinary Seaman) Disappeared in the course of a patrol on 24th July 1944 at Breville (Calvados) This letter obviously represents the state of knowledge of the disappearance of these men at the time. The present view of these disappearances is as follows: MOUTAILLER Serge.- (name is also spelt MOUTAILLIER in some sources) The circumstances of his death are unclear. It is believed he was summarily executed on being taken prisoner on 19th August 1942 at Yellow 1 beach (Berneval) on account of his wearing French insignia (“bachi” naval cap, “France” shoulder patches, etc.) BELLAMY Robert, DIGNAC Andre: Information in letter is correct. Both were buried on Sark (DIGNAC later exhumed and reburied in France) WALLERAND Pierre: Information is correct. Drowned whilst attempting to swim out to a MTB after completing mission. TREPEL, HAGNERE, GUY, RIVIERE, DEVILLERS, CABANELLA: Their disappearance has never been fully elucidated. May have been executed on being taken prisoner. GICQUEL: Taken prisoner, tortured by the Germans, and left hanging from a tree.
48 Dutchmen from the Koninklijke Brigade "Prinses Irene" (Princess Irene Brigade), are sent to No’s 3, 4, 9 and 12 Commando for pre-commando training.
In May 1942 they attend the Commando Depot, Achnacarry, later renamed the Commando Basic Training Centre, for official Commando training. 25 of the original 48 pass the course.
Those who passed the Commando training move to Troon. There, 2 (Dutch) Troop was officially formed under command of T/Lt P.J. Mulders. At this time T/2Lt's., J. Linzel, M.J. Knottenbelt and C.J.L. Ruysch van Dugteren finished their officers training.
The Dutch Troop moved to Porthmadog (Port Madoc), a town in northern Wales, to join No 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando under the command of Lt Col D. Lister as No 2 (Dutch) Troop. Numerous members of the Princess Irene Brigade go through Achnacarry to strengthen the Troop.
Now based in Easbourne, the strength is five Officers, twelve NCO’s and 67 Other Ranks. Later that year the Troop is ordered to the Far East for action against the Japanese. Only five of them see action behind enemy lines in Arakan (Burma); some with No 44 Royal Marine Commando and some with No 5 Commando.
The Troop is complete again and is, on their own request, sent back to Europe. Shortly after its return, the Troop receives orders to prepare for action on the mainland of Europe.
Sunday the 17th of September 1944, the Troop goes into action in the largest airborne operation of the Second World War: Operation "Market Garden". 12 Dutch Commandos are attached to various units of the First British Airborne Division. Two of them have to make a crash landing with a glider in Noord-Brabant en Schouwen-Duiveland. Four Commandos, one of whom is wounded, are taken prisoner during the fighting in and around Arnhem. After two attempts three of them escape the POW camp near Dresden in Germany and manage to reach US lines near the Tjech border. One of the troop, August Bakhuis Roozeboom, is killed in action during a courageous attempt to reach the bridge at Arnhem with a jeep full of ammunition.
11 Dutch Commandos are attached to various units the 82nd (US) Airborne Division and three men are attached to the Headquarters of the First British Airborne Corps.
5 Dutch Commandos are attached to the 101st (US) Airborne Division, where they give, in the words of a Regimental Commander, “invaluable assistance during the fighting.”
Five Commandos who are attached to the 52nd (Lowland) Division, which is to fly to Deelen airfield, join the HQ of the 1st British Airborne Corps after the battle.
On the 11th of October 1944 the remnants of the Troop assemble in Eindhoven. They are given the choice of taking some well earned leave or take part in the oncoming operation. They choose the latter!
In the meantime four Commandos are active in the occupied part of Holland. They belong to a group of eight Commandos who, on orders of the Dutch “Bureau Bijzondere Opdrachten” (SOE), are to give instruction on skill at arms and sabotage in the occupied part of Holland and to coordinate the resistance movement.
Three Commandos are serving as instructors to the so called “Stoottroepen” (a newly formed Dutch Army unit) in the liberated part of Holland.
1st of November 1944 No 4 Commando lands with a French Troop and 11 Dutch Commandos in the spearhead. On the evening of 3 November and after heavy street fighting in which two Dutch Commandos are wounded and where they also act as scouts and fulfill various special tasks, contact is made with the Commandos who have landed at Westkapelle.
In the meantime men are recruited in the liberated South of Holland to go through the commando training in Scotland. Of the 107 recruits who leave for Achnacarry on the 19th of November 1944, 72 manage to gain the green beret.
They, together with other members of the Troop, are put into the line between Moerdijk and Geertruidenberg at the end of April 1945.
Besides the 4 Commandos who are already in action as secret agents, another 2 Commandos are parachuted into the Veluwe and Drenthe at the start of April 1945.
After the liberation the Troop is for some time tasked to guard German prisoners of war in Recklinghausen.
The Troop takes part in the Allied Liberation Parade in Amsterdam. Along both sides of the route from the Central Station, via the Rokin, the Dam and the Kalverstraat to the Museum Square, thousands of people line the streets, and give the Dutch Commandos a tremendous applause.
Part of the Troop leave for England, where the main part of the men follow courses with the Royal Marines in Deal, in which they are trained as instructors for the newly forming Dutch Army.
No 2 (Dutch) Troop is disbanded. Some are demobilized and resume their jobs in civilian life. Others are posted to the Stormschool Bloemendaal, a combat school to train soldiers for service in de Dutch East Indies. At the beginning of 1946 some twenty Commandos leave for the Dutch East Indies. Under their command and together with men from the Korps Insulinde (a Commando trained Dutch unit which operated from Ceylon against the Japanese), the Korps Speciale Troepen (Special Forces Regiment) and the School Opleiding Parachutisten (school for training paratroopers) is raised. They take part in many combat actions in the East Indies.
During the existence of No 2 (Dutch) Troop, four Commandos are killed in action and quite a few are wounded. Two are decorated with the highest gallantry medal, the Militaire Willemsorde, the equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Nine are decorated with the Bronzen Leeuw (Bronze Lion) and 27 with the Bronzen Kruis (Bronze Cross), all for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
[Source: Jack Bakker / Dutch Commando Museum.]
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Pte. Hagelaars, who served in 2 (Dutch) troop of the Commando, died at Eindhoven. At the time of his death Pte.
Pte. Roozeboom, who served in 2 (Dutch) troop of the Commando, was killed during operations at Arnhem whilst attached to the 1st Airborne Division.
Sgt. Jack van Rosendael, who served in 2 (Dutch) troop of the Commando, was killed by the explosion of a German V1 rocket whilst an instructor to the Binnenlandse Strijdkrachten (Interior Forces) at Princenhage, a small town in the neighbourhood of Breda.
3 troop, also referred to as the Miscellaneous troop, X troop, and, post war, as the Jewish troop, consisted solely of German speaking refugees most being of Jewish Faith. They included different nationalities, primarily German and Austrians, but also Hungarians and Czech's.
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Follow this link to an Article about 'X' Troop posted on our forum.
Lieut. K.J. GLASER
WO1 RSM. E.W. NATHAN Officer Cadet G.A. BARTH Sgt. E. KAGERER-STEIN Sgt. O. HESS Sgt . E. VOGEL Cpl. G.M. FRANK Cpl. S. WEICH LCpl. H. ARENSTEIN LCpl. W. AUERHAHN
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LCpl. K.W. GUMPERTZ
LCpl. E.R. LENEL
LCpl. K. MEYER Pte. R.G. ABRAHAMOWICZ Pte. W.M. LEWINSKY
Pte. E. NATHAN Pte. G. OPPELT
Pte. H. SACHS
Pte. B. TUCHMANN
Pte. E.G. WEINBERGER |
Hans Arenstein served under an alias of Harry Andrews. He was of the Jewish Faith and a member of 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando. He was attached to 47RM Commando at the time of his death.
Sergeant George Alexander Barth, a German national, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, under an alias of George Bryan Streets. He was selected for officer training and died in a traffic accident whilst on course 164 O.C.T.U.
Kurt Joachim Glaser served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, under the name of Keith James Griffith. He was shot and killed by a sniper during operations with 1 Special Service Bde. to cross a railway bridge over the River Aller near the town of Essel.
Warrant Officer (Class 1) Nathan, who was of the Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Eric William Howarth. He was killed in action at Osnabruck Germany.
Salo Weich, an Austrian of Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the Inter Allied Commando under an alias of Robert Geoffrey Hamilton. He was killed during operations with 41RM Commando at Walcheren. Son of Jacob and Sabine Weich, of Vienna, Austria.
I have been asked to speak about the German-speaking Commando unit of which I was a member, which was sometimes referred to as ‘X Troop’, but properly known as ‘No.3 Troop, 10 (I.A.) Commando’ - the I.A. standing for ‘Inter-Allied’. Number Sree Droop vas se Breedish Droop, mostly transferred from the Pioneer Corps for ‘special duties’.
We appreciated the trust reposed in us ‘enemy aliens’ to be allowed to join the Forces at all, at a time when this country was under considerable pressure and in great danger.
Whilst the 87th Company of the Pioneer Corps, in which I originally served, was stationed at Liverpool and then in Wales, a mysterious member by the name of Hartmann joined us, who spoke German with a distinctive Swiss intonation. He was vague about his background and did not explain how he came to be among us but probed our motivations and attitudes. Some of us with a German background were ordered to report at the Grand Central Hotel in London’s Marylebone Road, which was then a transit hub, and those of us who survived the vetting process were informed that we had been accepted for a Commando Troop of which Capt. (later Major) Brian Hilton-Jones was the Commanding Officer.
As a security measure we adopted English names and appointed reliable British friends to be our ‘next-of-kin’ and act as a ‘post office’, through whom we could maintain contact with those who had known us under our old names. We changed names and cap badges on our way to our base at Aberdovey. So Claus Leopold Octavio Ascher became Colin Edward Anson.
We were then put through a very demanding course of training at the Commando Training Depot at Achnacarry in the Scottish Highlands, designed not only to get us very fit but also, I suspect, to put off anyone whose heart was not really in it. We returned to our base at Aberdovey proudly wearing our new green berets! This training was continued in Wales by Capt. Hilton-Jones in a very well designed programme to keep us at a peak of fitness; even if the next period was just an intelligence lecture, we would first double up a mountain and do it on the top. Therewere five-mile jog-marches before breakfast, rock and cliff climbing, mountaineering in Snowdonia, abseiling, armed and unarmed combat. Only live ammunition was used. Our army boots had the rubber soles of the now familiar ‘Commando’ pattern instead of hobnails which allow silent movement and help in rock climbing. And so our Skipper fashioned us into a competent unit of increasingly professional soldiers.
Unlike other commando units, our troop was designed not to go into action as a unit but for small groups of us to be attached to other commando units for operations, to make ourselves useful as German speakers. So all of us have different stories to tell.
In my case, I was with the first small group to leave the Troop, to be attached to No. 40 RM Commando to take part in the invasion of Sicily. Members of Three Troop served in Sicily, Italy, in the Adriatic based on the island of Vis, in Albania and Greece, in Normandy, in Holland and finally Germany, the crossing of the Rhine, and in the Reichswald Forest.
Of our original eighty-six members, twenty were killed in action; most of us were wounded, including myself in Sicily - some more than once. We have with us tonight Ian Harris who was wounded three times, lost an eye and gained the Military Medal, and His Honour Judge Brian Grant who lost a leg in Italy, and so continued his legal studies, leading to a distinguished legal career. Among those killed during the D-Day landings was Max Laddie, who married a girl of Aberdovey. Their daughter is with us here today.
After joining ' A' Troop of No. 40 RM Cdo. I took part in boating and beach landing exercises. We embarked at Greenock in a convoy and only after some time at sea were we informed by Brigadier Laycock that we were on our way to the biggest landing operation yet undertaken: the invasion of Sicily. Having passed through the Straits of Gibraltar we were joined by more ships, growing into a vast armada. The weather turned very stormy. However, as we came into the lee of Cape Passero, the sea became as calm as a mill pond, a great wave of sub-tropical aroma rolled over us and the air was filled with the chirping of a thousand cicadas. During the night of 10 July we landed against ineffective opposition. We split into three columns, one group probing inland, the other two mopping up defenses along the coast. During the following days, we worked our way up the East coast, to Syracuse and then Augusta, the only opposition being from the Luftwaffe in the form of substantial air raids. But then there was a holdup at a tenaciously defended river bridge in the plain of Catania, providing a flat glacis overlooked by Mount Etna. We were embarked on a smart assault ship, the Queen Emma for a landing in the rear of the German positions to solve this problem. But it fell to us to lay a smoke screen covering the shipping in Augusta bay, but leaving us very visible. So the German Stukas concentrated on us and caused many casualties, including both the ship's and the Commando MO's killed.
I was not aware of having been wounded myself, by shrapnel, which penetrated my helmet. It is still there now, encapsulated in the inside rear of my skull. I had tried to help during that long night, but when the attacks eased off, I asked the medical sergeant whether he had any bandages left, as I seemed to have cut my head, but he looked very serious and told me to sit against a wall and not to move – which struck me as odd, as he had had to deal with really serious injuries all night. But then I started to feel faint, and boats came alongside to evacuate the wounded. I was left to the last, which again I found unsurprising as they had serious casualties to attend to. But afterwards I learned that my brain had been exposed and I had not been expected to survive the night. I was taken to No.151 Light Field Ambulance who had set up in an olive grove. I was put to bed between crisp white sheets, feeling enormously comfortable, but then must have passed out. When I woke up again it was the next day, they had performed quite a delicate brain operation fishing bone splinters from my brain, cleaning up the wound and stitching up the skin. I was wearing a Plaster-of-Paris helmet, and the marines trooped in to sign their names on it, and draw a Commando Dagger badge on the front!
I was first evacuated to Tripoli, and then flown to Cairo, where there was a specialised neurosurgical unit. I was downgraded to the B3 medical fitness category, and had to spend three soul-destroying months recovering in an Infantry Reinforcement Training Depot on the Suez Canal to make sure no infections or tumours had invaded my brain, before the hole in my head could be closed by means of a bone graft just before Christmas 1943, and I regained my A1 medical status.
I then re-joined what was now No.2 Central Mediterranean Commando Brigade, about to move to the Adriatic island of Vis. There we spent the summer of 1944, raiding German island garrisons and shipping. The most spectacular action in which I was involved was a raid on the island of Brač in conjunction with the Partisans. The aim was to make as much dust and noise as possible, to divert the Germans away from a hunt for Marshall Tito, then hiding in a cave system at Drvar. We stayed as long as possible, with the SS Panzer Division Prinz Eugen heading towards us, and hoped the action may have helped in Tito's escape. I then saw action in Albania and the liberation of Corfu. Finally, we were sent to Northern Italy to take part in the last actions of the war in that theatre.
When the war ended, the Army Commandos were dissolved and I was attached to the Control Commission for Germany and posted to Frankfurt, to join an interesting unit called FIAT, which stands for Field Intelligence Agency, Technical. Part of my work was to translate records of industrial, medical, and scientific developments during the war years. There were also weeks in Berlin, translating parts of the records of the Ministry of Weapons and Equipment under Albert Speer. It also enabled me to find my mother, who had survived the war in Frankfurt, and to start proceedings for bringing her over to England. After I had married Alice, originally from Vienna - who had served in the WAAF for four years - she was able to see her grandchildren grow up.
How did it feel to return to Germany? To walk these particular streets, with the ghost of a German schoolboy walking ahead, with whom I had absolutely nothing in common any more, was an almost schizophrenic psychological stress. To feel that I had to get back to my own people in the Sergeant's Mess showed me how much I had changed.
In an unexpected twist of fate, a few years ago Alice and I were traveling by train through Austria and were joined in the carriage by an Austrian man and his grandson. They were talking about the war, and we joined in and started to talk about our wartime adventures. Ironically, this man turned out to be one of the Stuka pilots who had attacked our ship off the coast of Sicily, and he may well have been the Stuka pilot who made me a present of a piece of excellent German steel.
I had not seriously expected to survive the war in the Commandos, but there was a job that had to be done. I wanted to repay my debt to Britain for saving my life.
Colin Anson
3 troop, also referred to as the miscellaneous troop and X troop, consisted solely of German speaking refugees many being of Jewish Faith. They included different nationalities, primarily German and Austrians, but also Hungarians and Czech's.
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3 troop, also referred to as the Miscellaneous troop, X troop, and, post war, as the Jewish troop, consisted solely of German speaking refugees most being of Jewish Faith. They included different nationalities, primarily German and Austrians, but also Hungarians and Czech's.
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The Belgian troop of No 10 Inter Allied Commando.
Lieutenant Albert Deton, 4 (Belgian) troop, was killed during operations in Italy. There is a Plaque in his honour at San Pietro Avellana Piazza, Umberto, Italy. See full size photo in Gallery.
Lieutenant Adolphe Meny, 4 (Belgian) troop, was killed during operations at Domburg, Walcheren. (Source: Account of Carlo Seghers in "20 Heroes of Us" by General Crahay.)
Surname | Forename | Rank | Source / Additional |
---|---|---|---|
ACTON
|
Armand
|
PG | |
ANNEZ de TABOADA
|
Andre
|
Sgt
|
CA74; PG
|
ARTEMIEFF
|
Boris
|
|
PG
|
ATTENELLE
|
Max
|
LCpl/Sgt
|
CA13 & 94; PG
|
BALLIGAN or BALLIGAND | E | Pte | LL1 (Balligan); BP (Balligand) |
BARBE | L | Pte | BP |
BARTIER
|
Raymond
|
Pte
|
CA92; PG
|
BEAUPRE
|
Leon, A.
|
Cpl
|
CA99, LL2; PG
|
Pierre, F.
|
Lt
|
CA13; PG; kia Korea
|
|
BEECKMAN | A | Pte | LL2, BP |
BEECKMAN | E or P | Pte | LL2 (E); BP (P) |
BEKAERT
|
Frans
|
|
PG
|
BELVA | Robert | Lt | CA75 |
BERKLEY | A | Cpl | LL2, BP |
BERNE | L | Pte | LL2; BP |
BETTE | Rene | Pte | CA108 |
BEUCKENHOUDT | see BUKENHOUT | ||
BIEBUYCK | Andre | Pte | CA113, LL2 |
BIEBUYCK | J.M. | Pte | LL2, BP |
BOCK
|
Walter |
Pte
|
LL2; PG
|
BODART | Antoine | BP | |
BONNAIRE
|
Jules
|
|
PG; BP
|
BOSMAN | J | Pte | LL2, BP |
BOSMANS | R or G | Pte | LL2 (R); BP (G) |
BOUGARD | Gaston | BP | |
BOULET | Pierre | Cpl | |
BOULLE | Francois | Pte | LL2, BP |
BOULVIN
|
Jean, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
CA29; PG
|
BOUSMANS | Anselme | BP | |
BREBART | Maurice | Pte | CA108 |
BRIBOSIA | Paul, A. | Pte | CA85; LL2 |
BUKENHOUT or BEUCKENHOUDT | H | Pte | LL4 (Bukenhout); BP (Beuckenhoudt) |
BURGGRAEVE
|
Raphael
|
Pte
|
CA118, PG
|
BURY
|
Raoul, A.
|
Pte
|
LL3; PG
|
BUYSSE | J.P. | Pte | LL2; BP |
CALVAER or CALVAERT | Pte | LL3 (Calvaer); BP (Calvaert) | |
CASSAL | Alexandre | Pte | LL3, BP |
CEUPPENS | Adolf | Pte | CA109 |
CHESSELET | Roger | Pte | CA108 |
CHRISTIAENS
|
Leopold
|
Pte
|
CA103; PG
|
CLAESSENS
|
Jan
|
LCpl
|
PG; BP
|
CLOSSET | BP | ||
CLUDTS | BP | ||
COLLARD | Victor | BP | |
COLIN or COLLIN | F | Pte | LL3 (Colin); BP (Collin) |
COLOT | A | Sgt | LL3, BP |
COOMANS or COOMANS DE BRACHENE | A | Pte | LL3 (Coomans); BP (Coomans de Brachene) |
CORBISIER
|
Edouard, or Elie
|
Capt/Padre
|
CA90; PG
|
COSTER | Jean | BP | |
COULLIEZ | A | Pte | LL3, BP |
CRAMMER | H | Cpl | LL3, BP |
CROMBE
|
Leon
|
|
PG
|
DABOMPREZ | Charles, J.C. | LCpl | CA105 |
DANLOY
|
Georges |
Maj
|
Later Maj Gen. OBE, KCVO, MBE
|
DAUPPE
|
Willy, V.
|
Capt
|
CA34; PG
|
DE BELLEFROID | P | Pte | LL4 |
DE BEUGHER | L | Pte | CA6 |
DE BIEVRE | Rafael | Pte | BP |
DE BLOCK
|
F. 'Frank'
|
Pte
|
CA103; PG
|
DE BRAUWER or DE BROUWER | P (or Pierre) | Pte | LL4 (P. De Brauwer); BP (Pierre De Brouwer) |
DE BROUWER | Albert | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE BROUWER | Andre | Pte | LL4, CA110, BP |
DE CLERCQ
|
Raymond or Rene
|
Sgt (later Col)
|
CA70; PG
|
DE CLIPELLE | Marcelin | BP | |
DE COCK | Alphons | BP, CVA Forum | |
DE COEN | Charles | Cpl | CA75 |
DE CORTE | A | Pte | LL4, BP |
DECOSTER | Jean | Pte | CA115 |
DE COSTER
|
Marcel
|
Pte
|
LL5; PG
|
DE COSTER | Pierre | Cpl | CA106 |
DE CREN | BP | ||
DE CROUPETTE | P.A. | Pte | LL4, BP |
DEDEKEN
|
Noel, Conrad, Antonius
|
Sgt (later Col)
|
CA113; PG
|
DE DONCKER | Henri | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE DONCKER | Victor | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE GIETER | Emile | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE GYNS | A | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE HEUSCH | Raymond | BP | |
DE JAIFFE
|
Marcel
|
Sgt
|
CA71; PG
|
DE JAEGHERE | Francois | BP | |
DE JONGHE | Arthur, J.C.B | Maj | M.B.E.; CA17 |
DE KERCHOVE D'EXAERDE | Emmanuel | Pte | CA120, BP |
DE LA SERNA | Herve | BP | |
DE LATTRE | Jacques | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE LEENER
|
Jacques
|
Sgt
|
LL4, CA84; PG |
DE LIEDEKERKE | Comte, Michel | BP | |
DE LE VINGNE | Chev, Evrad | BP | |
DELHALLE | Georges | Pte | LL4, BP |
DELLACHERIE
|
Roger
|
|
CA39; PG
|
DELO
|
Pierre
|
Sgt
|
CA26; PG
|
DELMAL | Joseph | BP | |
DELOGNE | C.R. | Capt | LL4, BP |
DEMETS | Willy | Pte | LL4, BP |
DEMEULEMESTER or DEMEULEMEESTER | Pte | LL4, BP | |
DE MEVERGNIES | Neve | Pte | CA27 |
DE MILLIER or DEMILIER | Albert | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE MULDER, or, DE MUYLDER ,or, DEMUILDER | William | Sgt | CA60, LL4, BP |
DE MUTH | N.F. 'Jack' | Cpl | CA14, CA106 |
DENEYER | Julien | BP | |
DE PAILHE | M | Pte | LL4, LL10 |
DEPASSE | Marcel | CA81; Belgian Ambassador Tokyo | |
DE PIERPONT | Chev, Hugues | Pte | LL4, CA120, BP |
DE RIDDER | F | Pte | LL4, BP |
DERISON | H | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE ROOS | Georges | CA41, BP | |
DE SCHIETERE | BP | ||
DE TEMMERMAN
|
Hector
|
Cpl
|
CA94, PG, BP
|
DETON | Albert | Lt | KIA Italy |
DEVAUX
|
Jacques
|
Cpl
|
CA54; PG
|
DE VOLDER | F | Pte | LL4, BP |
DE VRIENDT
|
Jan
|
Cpl
|
CA63; PG
|
DEWIT | J | Pte | LL4, BP |
DIERCKX
|
Robert
|
|
LL4; PG
|
Francois
|
Cpl
|
PG; KIA Walcheren
|
|
D'OULTREMONT
|
Guy, C.H.
|
Adjutant
|
LL4, PG
|
DRIJVERS
|
Rene
|
|
PG
|
DUFRANE
|
E.R. 'Eddy'
|
Pte
|
LL4; PG
|
DUFRANE | Paul | Pte | CA101 |
DUPRET | Marcel | Pte | CA54. BP; killed as Ambassador to Rabat, Morrocco |
DURIAU | J | Pte | LL4, BP |
EVRARD | Roger | BP | |
FAVORIN
|
Marcel
|
|
PG
|
FELDHEIM
|
Pierre
|
|
PG
|
FEVRY
|
Andre
|
Pte
|
LL4; PG
|
FONTEYNE | J | Pte | LL5 |
FONTEYNE | J | Adjutant | LL5 |
FONTEYNE | Jean | CSM | CA96 |
FRANCK | C | Pte | LL5, BP |
FREEDMAN
|
Jacques
|
Sgt
|
CA67; PG
|
FRERE | E | Pte | LL5, BP |
GABRIEL | Georges | BP | |
GALAND | Joseph | Pte | CA110 |
GASPARD | Maurice | BP | |
GAY | F | Pte | LL5, BP |
GERARD
|
Georges
|
|
PG
|
GEUVORTS
|
Joseph
|
|
PG
|
GILBERT | Jules | Pte | LL5, BP |
GINS
|
Jozef
|
LCpl
|
LL5; PG; BP
|
GLORIEUX | Gerard | Pte | LL5, BP |
GOETHALS | Charles, M.A. | Pte | LL5, BP |
GOFFETTE | Maurice | Pte | LL5, BP |
GOSSET
|
Robert
|
|
PG
|
GRAEFFE | James | Pte | LL5, BP |
GRAUFF | H | Pte | LL5, BP |
GRYSPEIRT or GREYSPEIRT | Jacques, P. | Pte | CA111, BP |
GUEVORTS, or, GUEVORST | Y, or, Joseph | Sgt | LL5 (Sgt.Y.Guevorts); BP (Joseph Guevorst) |
GYSENS | M (or Karel) | Pte |
M=LL5; Karel=BP
|
HANOTEAU | Elie | BP | |
HANOTEAU | Roger | BP | |
HARTEL | Eric | Cpl | CA106, BP |
HARTOG or HARTOGH | John | Pte | CA7, BP |
HECTORS | Robert | BP | |
HENAULT | J | Pte | LL6, BP |
HERMANS | Frank, V. | SSgt | CA107, PG,BP |
HEYLEN | Frans | CA41, BP | |
HEYNEN | S | Pte | LL6, BP |
HISTAS | Fernand | Pte | LL6, BP |
HOUART, or, HUART | Andre | Pte | LL6 (Houart); BP (Huart) |
HUBIN | A | BP | |
HUBRECHT | Edward | BP | |
ISTAS | Albert | BP | |
JACOB, or, JACOBS | G | Pte | LL6 (Jacobs), BP (Jacob) |
JACOBS | Lambert | Cpl (later Major) | CA72 |
JACOBS | R | LCpl | LL6, BP |
JACQUES
|
Albert
|
|
PG
|
JALLAY | Pierre | Lt | LL6, BP |
JANSSEN | Louis, Van Der Maelen | Pte | CA92 |
JANSSENS | Oscar | Maj | CA39 |
JAUMOTTE | Andre | BP | |
JOCHMANS | Joze | Sgt | CA104, BP |
JONCKERS
|
Jules
|
RSM
|
CA96; PG
|
JONEERS | Sgt.Maj. | PG | |
JONNIAUX | Andre | Cpl | LL7, CA66 |
JOTTRAND | Maurice | Sgt | CA28 |
KARDY | M | BP | |
KAYE
|
Cyrille
|
LCpl
|
LL7, PG
|
KEUNINCKX | A | BP | |
KEYEUX
|
Dieudonne
|
|
PG
|
KOSTERS
|
Fernand
|
|
LL7; PG
|
KWANTEN | J | BP | |
LALOUX | R | BP | |
LAMARCHE | Andre | CA83; CA84 | |
LAMARCHE | F | Cpl | CA8 |
LAMBRECHT | David | Sgt | CA84 |
LAURENT
|
Frederick
|
LCpl
|
CA98; PG
|
LEDANT, or, LEDENT | Frans | Cpl | LL7 (Ledant); BP (Ledent) |
LEGRAND
|
Charles |
|
M.M. (PG)
|
LEJEUNE | Leon | Pte | LL7, BP |
LEMASSON | Albert | Sgt | LL7, BP |
LEPAGE | J | Pte | LL7, BP |
LEROY | L | Pte or LCpl | LL7, BP |
LESCOT | J.P. | Cdt | LL7, BP |
LIENARD | J.R. | Adjt | LL7, BP |
LISSENS
|
Francois
|
|
PG
|
LOUIS | Albert | BP | |
LOVINFOSSE | Pierre | BP | |
LUTYENS | E.F. | Capt | PG |
LYCOP, or LYCOPS | Edward | Pte | LL8 (Lycop), BP (Lycops) |
MACHARIS | BP | ||
MAES | P | Pte | LL8, BP |
MAHAUDEN | J | Pte | LL8, BP |
MAIRESSE | Marcel | LCpl | KIA Italy |
MANS | R | Pte | CA105 |
MARCHAL | M. Pierre | CA80; Belgian Ambassador in Tunis | |
MARICQ | Pierre | Pte | LL8, BP |
MASSART
|
Francois or Fernand
|
Cpl
|
CA105; PG
|
MEERSMAN | L | BP | |
MEERT
|
Ralph / Raoul
|
Cpl
|
CA106; PG
|
Adolphe
|
Lt
|
KIA Walcheren; PG
|
|
MERLIN | John | BP | |
MERTENS | Andre | BP | |
MEULEMAN | Andre | BP | |
MEUNIER | Marcel | BP | |
MEYNAERT | Gustave | BP | |
MOONENS | Jacques | Pte | LL8, BP |
MORTIER | A | BP | |
MOUCHENIER | A | BP | |
NAERT | R | BP | |
NEVE | Leon | Sgt | CA120, BP |
OLETTE
|
Fernand or Ferdinand
|
|
PG, BP
|
PALMERS | Jose, J. | Pte | CA99 |
PEETERS | Andre | LCpl | CA112 |
PEETERS | J.R. | Pte | LL10, BP |
PEETRONS | Jean, B. | Sgt | CA100 |
PEETROONS
|
Jesus
|
|
PG
|
PETEN
|
Yvan
|
Lt
|
CA87; PG
|
PEYRALBE | Jacques | BP | |
PHYFFEROEN | Georges | Sgt | CA23, BP |
PIERLOT
|
Joseph
|
Sgt
|
CA60; PG
|
PIRLOT De CORBION | Jean-Pierre | LCpl | CA92 |
PIRLOT | Philippe | Pte | CA48 |
PODOOR | H.L. | Pte | LL9, BP. |
POOT BAUDIER | Roger | BP, CA120 | |
RACOUX
|
Andrea/Andre
|
Sgt
|
CA94, PG, BP
|
REES | J | Pte | LL9 (resided Rixensart Belgium) |
REIS
|
Jean
|
Pte
|
CA80, PG
|
REITH | Raymond | BP | |
REMY | Charles | BP | |
RESPEN | Victor | BP | |
REYNAERTS | A | BP | |
RISOPOULOS | Basile, Jean | Cpl | CA105 |
ROBERT | Hector | Pte | CA111 |
ROELS | Gerant or Gerard | Cpl | CA94, BP |
ROGGE | Francois | BP | |
ROLIN or ROLLIN | Charles | Pte | CA6, BP |
ROMAN
|
Pierre, V.E.
|
Maj (later Lt Gen)
|
KCVO, MC (CA56, CA67; PG.)
|
ROMBOUTS | Paul | Capt | CA65 |
Guy
|
|
PG
|
|
ROOSEN | J | BP | |
ROSSON | Francois | Pte | LL10, BP |
ROUSSEAUX | Jacques | Pte (later Commandant) | CA84 |
SADIN
|
Pierre, A.A.E.
|
Pte
|
CA97; PG
|
SAIVE
|
Louis
|
|
PG
|
SALEMBIER | Daniel, George | Sgt | CA114 |
SCHEYVEN or SCHEYNEN | Chevalier Guy | CA52, BP | |
SEGERS
|
C.G. Carlos or Carlo or Karel
|
Sgt
|
CA26, CA73, CA103; PG, BP
|
SEGERS | Raymond | Pte | LL10, BP |
SERVAIS
|
Raymond
|
|
PG
|
SIMEON | J | Pte | LL10, BP |
SIMON | Paul | BP | |
SMALL, or, SMAL | A | Sgt | LL10, BP |
SMETS | R | Pte | LL10, BP |
SMETTE | Victor | BP | |
SNEYERS
|
Frans
|
|
PG
|
SOLVAY | Jacques | Pte | LL10, BP |
SOMMEVILLE | R | Pte | LL10, BP |
SON | Francois | BP | |
SPELER | Francois | BP | |
SPIESSENS, or, SPRESSENS | Jacques | Pte | LL10, BP, CA101 (Spressens) |
STEVAERT or STEYAERT | Luc | Pte | CA97, BP |
STICHNOCH
|
Lodewijk or Louis
|
|
PG, BP
|
STIEVENART | Edgard | Pte | CA85, BP |
STRUELENS
|
Benoit
|
Cpl
|
CA101; PG
|
STRYKOWSKI | Leon | BP | |
TAS | Ferdinand | Pte | CA35 |
TAYMANS
|
Roger
|
|
PG
|
TERLINDEN | Alexis | BP | |
TERLINDEN | Andre | LCpl | CA79, BP |
TERLINDEN | Jean | BP | |
THEMANS | Charles | Cpl | CA108 |
THILL | J | Pte | CA105 |
THONET
|
Gustave, A.
|
|
LL11; PG
|
THYSSENS | Jean | Pte | LL11, BP |
TIELEMANS
|
Hendrik
|
Cpl
|
LL11; PG
|
TIELEMANS
|
Stanley, Charles
|
LCpl
|
CA53; PG
|
TOUL
|
Georges
|
|
LL11; PG
|
UYDEBROECK
|
Olivier
|
Sgt
|
CA114; PG
|
VAN ANTWERPEN | Jean | BP | |
VAN BEIRS | Claude | BP | |
VAN COPPENOLLE | Marcel | BP | |
VAN DEN BEMDEN | Jules | BP | |
VAN DEN BERGHE | Alphonse | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN DEN BOSSCHE | Edouard | BP | |
VAN DEN BOSSCHE
|
Georges
|
Pte
|
CA79; PG
|
VAN DEN BROECKE | A or F | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN DEN BYVANG | Louis | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN DEN DAELE
|
Pierre, E.G.
|
Pte
|
CA12, PG
|
VAN DEN EYNDE
|
Edouard
|
Cpl
|
CA17; PG
|
VAN DEN WINCKEL | Albert | BP | |
VAN DEN WYNGAERT | Jean | Pte | CA98 |
VAN DEREYT | Prosper | BP | |
VAN DER HEYDEN | Pierre | Pte (later Lt Col) | CA71 |
VAN DERTON | Maurice | Pte | CA116 |
VAN DERTON | Paul | Capt | CA111 |
VAN DEUREN | Edouard | BP | |
VAN DE VOORDE | J | BP | |
VAN DE WALLE | Albert, Louis, Charles | Pte | CA98 |
VAN DE WERVE | Herve | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN EETVELDE | Andre | Pte | CA68 |
VAN ELVEN | E | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN GOTHEM | A | BP | |
VAN HAECHTE | J | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN HAUTE | Lucien | Pte (later Captain) | CA38 |
VAN HOEGARDEN | BP | ||
VAN IMPE
|
Albert, P.
|
Cpl
|
LL11, PG
|
VAN LANCKER | Harry | Pte | CA98 |
VAN MINGEROET | J | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN MOL | Herman | Pte | CA120, BP |
VAN OPSTAL | E | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN PEPERSTRAETE
|
Fernand
|
Capt/Doctor
|
CA79; PG
|
VAN RAEMDONCK | Achiel | BP | |
VAN RAEMDONCK | Josef | Pte | CA109 |
VAN ROELEN | Karl | BP | |
VAN RUTTEN | J | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN STRIJDONCK | Frans | Pte | LL11, BP |
VAN STRIJDONCK | Jacques | BP | |
VAN VIVE | BP | ||
VAN VOOREN | Lionel | BP | |
VERBIST
|
Frank
|
Sgt (later Sea Captain)
|
CA105; PG
|
VERBRUGGEN | M.J.P. 'Max' | Lt (later Capt) | CA3, CA20, BP |
VERCAUTEREN | F | BP | |
VERHAEGAN or VERHAEGE | R | Pte | LL11, BP |
VERSTRAETE | BP | ||
VLAYEN
|
Louis
|
|
PG
|
VOS
|
Ludovicus
|
|
PG
|
VUYLSTEKE, or VYLSTEKE | J | Doctor | LL11, BP (Jacques Vylsteke) |
WAROQUIERS | M | Pte | LL11, BP (Gilbert Waroquiers) |
WARNIER
|
Gilbert
|
|
PG
|
WASHER | Philippe | Pte | CA7, CA15, CA22 |
WENS | A | BP | |
WERMANS
|
Frans
|
|
PG
|
WESTERLINCK
|
Louis
|
|
PG
|
WEYCKMANS
|
Michel
|
|
PG
|
WILMOTTE | Jean | BP | |
WOUTERS
|
Albert
|
Sgt
|
CA89; PG |
The decision to contribute a Norwegian force was made following an inquiry from War Office to the Norwegian High Command in the spring of 1942.
5 Troop was formed from 2 platoons of the 4th Mountain Company, Norwegian Brigade, commanded by Captain Rolf Hauge. They were selected because they had recently completed battle training at Fort William, Scotland, and were supplemented with volunteers from the Brigade's other companies.
5 Troop entered active duty immediatedly after completing a three-week "Commando Hardening Course" at Achnacarry.
12 of the Commandos led by Lieutenant Harald Risnes were attached to No 12 Commando. They operated from Shetland taking part in raids on the Norwegian coast by 30th MTB Flotilla (later designated 54th 'Norwegian' MTB Flotilla).
In December 1942, a detachment of 8 men under command of 2nd Lt Kaspar Gudmundseth was transfered to Special Commando Boating Group, No 14 Commando. SCBG was made up of Canadians and Norwegians led by British polar explorers (Sir Peter Scott, David Haig-Thomas, Andrew Croft, Andrew Courtland and others). They specialised in using canoes and kayaks for limpet attacks in Arctic waters.
Around 120 Norwegians were attached to 5 Troop in the period 1942-1945.
Follow this link for the Nominal Roll for No 10 Commando
Lieut. A.K. SOLBU
2/Lieut. G. SMITH Cpl. O. BJORNDALEN Cpl. I.M. HAGA Tpr. O. CHRISTOPHERSON |
Tpr. P.E. HOPEN
Tpr. L. HOVSTAD Tpr. L.L. LARSEN Tpr. B. MYRVAAG Tpr. S. ROSLAND |
The Polish troop of No 10 Inter Allied Commando.
This Commando was formed on 23rd June 1940 in Galashiels. After formation it marched from Galashiels to Ayr and then on to the Isle of Arran for amphibious training.
The Commando sailed to the Middle East at the end of January 1941 its first task was Operation Exporter, the invasion of Vichy French Syria. No 11 Commando as ‘C’ Battalion Layforce landed against the French defences at the Litani River on 8th June. During this action No 11 lost its Commanding Officer Lt.Col R.R.N. Pedder along with about one quarter of its strength but the Commando acquitted itself admirably and was part of the success of this operation.
After garrison duties in Cyprus men from the Commando were involved in the now famous raid on the H.Q. of Rommel. In an attempt to kidnap the ‘Fox’ No 11’s new C.O. Lt.Col Geoffrey Keyes devised and put into operation the daring Operation Flipper raid. Parachuting 250 miles behind enemy lines and making their way to the H.Q.overland. Although the outcome was negative the bravery of the men on this operation was of the highest order and Lt Col Keyes received a posthumous Victoria Cross for his part in it.
After this raid the Commando role was changing and No 11 Commando along with Layforce was disbanded due mainly to depleted manpower.
View our Gallery images of No 11 Commando
Read a document submitted to us about Layforce
Click/touch No 11 Commando below for additional content, or follow the links below it to specific content entries.
Lance Corporal Alexander Baillie died during operations at Litani River.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Gunner Charles Burrows from Beckenham, Kent, died during operations at Litani River.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Sergeant James Chisholm died during operations at Litani River.
Private Ben Hurst was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Private Robert Kinghorn was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Gunner Peter Smith, from Glencraig in Fife, was reported missing in 1942 (full date not reported) during operations in the Middle East , later found to be a prisoner of war [1][1a]. He was subsequently killed as a result of aerial bombardment [2][2a].
Signaller Alexander Styles died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Son of Arthur Titterton and of Mary Annie Titterton, (nee Ratcliffe); husband of Helen Titterton (nee Casson), of Skerton, Lancaster.
Sapper Desmond Woodnutt died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
RE Enlistment Register for 1939 (enlisted 16 Oct. 1939).
RE Casualty Card.
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all the volunteers for No.11 Commando which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No.11 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbott
|
Aiden, Alphonsus
|
Gnr
|
970064
|
|
Newfoundland Regt; RA Attestations; (FM).
|
C.A.
|
Pte
|
4803670
|
|
Lincs Regt; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27
|
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
2758154
|
|
Black Watch (RHR); kiaLitani
|
|
William, Robson, Milne
|
LCpl
|
329331
|
|
RAC; kia Litani
|
|
Aitken
|
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander
|
Roy, Percival
|
Pte
|
2819724
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; Cdo service not confirmed; SAS service is confirmed. Email from A. Orton
|
Allkin
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
John, Clover
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA79)
|
|
Archibald
|
Adam
|
|
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Arnold
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander, Charles
|
LCpl
|
2885492
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; Kia Litani
|
|
Baird
|
James Parlane 'Jimmy'
|
Capt
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Alexander, A.
|
LCpl
|
2934334
|
|
QOCH; kia with SSD2
|
|
Banks
|
Alistair
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Edward
|
Cpl
|
3325427
|
MM
|
HLI; awarded MM with SBS
|
|
Peter, Charles
|
LCpl
|
6971182
|
|
London Rifle Brigade; kia
|
|
J
|
Pte
|
3325685
|
|
HLI wounded Litani River
|
|
Alexander
|
Cpl
|
2886105
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; PoW
|
|
Beavis
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Bell
|
Denis
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAOC; 2 Tp (CA93)
|
James, John, William
|
Cpl
|
2989781
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
George
|
Pte
|
2883741
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia Litani
|
|
Biddiscombe
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Birch
|
Denis, John
|
|
|
|
|
Blackwell
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
David, Arthur
|
Capt
|
73177
|
MC. MBE
|
Seaforth Highlanders;
MC with Seaforths
|
|
Jim
|
Pte
|
2888381
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; PoW
|
|
Bookless
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Borthwick
|
|
|
|
|
|
Botherway
|
A.H.J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
David
|
Bdr / Lt
|
269318
|
|
RA and DLI;
to OCTU kia with DLI
|
|
Bradley
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Southport (CA115)
|
J.
|
Sig
|
2332471
|
|
R. Corps of Sigs; wounded Litani River
|
|
Brand
|
George
|
|
|
|
Royal Scots
|
Brodie
|
D
|
Bdr
|
|
|
|
Brown
|
Edward, Albert 'Ted'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Charles
|
Sgt
|
2758668
|
|
Black Watch; PoW escapee
|
|
Gerald, Jackson
|
Lt
|
425189
|
MC
|
RE; award at Litani
|
|
Howard, Ernest
|
Gnr
|
826260
|
|
RA; died of wounds Litani
|
|
Burgess
|
Les
|
Tpr
|
321601
|
|
Royal Dragoons; PoW 1944 (R. Armoured Corps) WO417/79
|
Burke
|
Harry
|
|
|
|
|
Charles, William
|
Gnr
|
872276
|
|
RA; kia Litani
|
|
Kenneth, Harwood
|
Sgt
|
404001
|
|
Royal Dragoons, RAC;
kia Litani
|
|
Howard, H.C.
|
Cpl
|
927900
|
MM
|
South Lancs, 9 Cdo, and SBS
|
|
John, Vincent, 'Jack'
|
Cpl / CSM
|
2060658
|
DCM
|
Gordon Highlanders, SAS, and 6 cdo
|
|
Calderwood
|
William, John, 'Bill or Jock'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Cameron Highlanders
|
Campbell
|
Colin, 'Streaky'
|
Tpr
|
|
|
lka The Wirral (CA67)
|
Campbell
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Campbell
|
William
|
Pte
|
2763471
|
|
Black Watch; kia Litani
|
Campion
|
Thomas, Whawell 'Whay'
|
LSgt
|
|
|
for 3 months then to No.9 cdo
|
Canavan
|
Hugh
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Richard, Philip
|
Capt
|
90121
|
MBE,MC
|
RA; PoW
|
|
Carter
|
Tommy
|
|
|
|
|
Carver
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Cassidy
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Caton
|
Geoffrey
|
Bdr
|
|
RA/ME Cdo/L Det SAS/1SAS/ kia SRS
|
|
Chadwick
|
N.S.
|
LBdr
|
2754683
|
|
RA; wounded Syria 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27; later PoW WO417/48
|
William
|
Pte
|
7379892
|
|
RAMC; kia Litani
|
|
Chell
|
Thomas, William, Herbert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA105, CA111)
|
Chevelier
|
Harold
|
Lt
|
|
|
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
|
John, 'Jock'
|
Sgt
|
2876138
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
to 'L' Det. SAS died of wounds
|
|
James, Alexander
|
Sgt
|
2929812
|
|
QOCH; kia Litani
|
|
P
|
Pte
|
2989810
|
|
A&SH; wounded Litani
|
|
Clarke
|
J.C.E.
|
Pte
|
4802202
|
|
Lincs Regt; wounded 9Jun41
Syria WO417/34
|
Cleverley
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Clithero
|
George, E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Cockett
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Lawrence, Joseph
|
Sgmn
|
2332748
|
|
R Signals and 2 Cdo (CA26)
|
|
Aaron, Harry, 'Ike'
|
Cpl
|
2760335
|
|
Black Watch; kia Litani
|
|
Collins
|
J.H.
|
|
|
|
|
Connell
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Donald, Alastair
|
Lt
|
91438
|
|
RE; kia Litani
|
|
John
|
LBdr
|
4690225
|
|
RA; kia Litani
|
|
Cooke
|
Royston, 'Roy'
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
Royal West Kent Regt
|
Corcoran
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Coulthread
|
Denis, Edlington
|
LCpl
|
3061447
|
|
2nd Bn.,Royal Scots; PoW 24Nov41 CasList WO417/36
|
James, Cross
|
LCpl
|
2763490
|
|
Black Watch; kia Litani
|
|
Cranfield
|
Sam
|
Lt
|
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
Crawford
|
Walter
|
Tpr
|
|
|
2nd Dragoons R Scots Greys (CA86)
|
Crowe
|
Wilfred, R.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Cunnell
|
W
|
Pte
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Danson
|
Joss
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Dare
|
G.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Alexander
|
LSgt
|
2886121
|
|
Gordons; ME Cdo; SRS;
kia 1SAS
|
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
2888515
|
|
Gordons
|
|
Davidson
|
R
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Dawson
|
Kenneth
|
|
|
|
|
L.W.
|
Rfn
|
6897356
|
|
KRRC
|
|
Dear
|
Frederick
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Wiltshire Regiment; resided Wiltshire (CA92)
|
Deegan (Deigan)
|
Matt
|
Pte
|
2823443
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Dengel
|
Harry
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Rac
|
Dent
|
Charles
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Devine
|
Frank, 'Darky'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Edgar
|
Cpl
|
746439
|
|
Black Watch; kia Litani
|
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
4750212
|
|
York And Lancaster Regt;
kia Litani
|
|
Dobbie
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Donnelly
|
Peter
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Donohue
|
Albert, Reuben
|
Sgt
|
907338
|
|
RA
|
Douglas
|
David
|
|
|
|
|
Dove
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dowse
|
George
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Northumberland Hussars,
R Scots Greys
|
Dowson
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Drummond
|
David
|
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Duff
|
David
|
LCpl
|
2932497
|
|
QOCH; 10 troop; left cdo when disbanded, kia 23 March 1943 Mareth Line
|
Joseph, Aloysius
|
Pte
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
|
Duncan
|
G.C.T.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
George, Ian, Alistair
|
Lt (T/Capt)
|
132481
|
MC&bar, MiD
|
Black Watch
|
|
Dunn
|
George, William
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Dunnachie
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Duvivier
|
Jeffrey, 'Jeff'
|
Sgt
|
|
MM
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Albert, William
|
LCpl
|
2072050
|
|
RE; kia Litani
|
|
Gordon
|
LCpl /
Captain
|
2886140 /
302399
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; wounded Syria 9Jun41; 1943 OCTU left commando; later awarded MC
|
|
John, 'Jack'
|
LCpl | 2989826 |
|
A&SH; 'C' Bn Layforce until late 1941
|
|
Ellis
|
A.W.
|
Pte
|
4749106
|
|
York and Lancaster Regt; 'C' Bn Layforce 9/6/41 WO417/27 and 29
|
Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
from Cowie, Stirling (CA93)
|
|
Emanuel
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Emms
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Welsh Guards
|
Evans
|
Andy
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fairlie
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fairweather
|
David, Calder
|
Pte
|
2763524
|
|
Black Watch/ME Cdo; died 21/11/43 result of accident (in SBS) WO417/69
|
William, Arthur, Robin
|
Capt
|
96878
|
|
London Rifle Bde; kia Litani
|
|
Farrell
|
T.A.
|
|
|
|
|
Fielding
|
Ted
|
|
|
|
|
Findley
|
Dave
|
Piper
|
|
|
|
Fitzwilliam
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Henry, Thomas, 'Harry'
|
Pte
|
5567612
|
|
Wiltshire Regiment;
|
|
Foster
|
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Foulger
|
Peter, Frederick
|
Gnr/Dvr
|
|
RA
|
|
Fowler
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2932499
|
|
QOCH; 10 troop; PoW
|
|
Christopher, 'Chris'
|
Sgt
|
2822017
|
|
Seaforths; (CA102)
|
|
Thomas, Coupar
|
Pte
|
2934226
|
|
QOCH; kia Libya
|
|
Fraser
|
William
|
Lt
|
132513
|
MC*
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Fraser
|
William, 'Jock'
|
Pte
|
2820455
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Freeberry
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Freke
|
Ronald,George, 'Fred'
|
LCpl
|
5572722
|
|
Wiltshire Regiment
|
Denis
|
Pte
|
2989639
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Garland
|
Eric, Francis
|
Lt
|
|
MC*
|
York And Lancaster Regt
|
Garraway
|
William, B.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gemmell
|
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, G.
|
Gnr
|
879745
|
|
RA; kia Litani
|
|
Gibson
|
J W
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Girvan
|
William
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Glennie
|
Ian, M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Glithero
|
G.E.
|
Cpl
|
4804364
|
|
Lincs Regt; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27
|
Goode
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Goodgrove
|
C
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
Gorman
|
Joe
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
James
|
Gnr
|
3856286
|
MM
|
RA
|
|
Grant
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gray
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Greehaulgh
|
Frank
|
|
|
|
|
Greenless
|
H.S. Kenneth
|
Major
|
|
|
Cameronians
|
Gregory
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Gregory
|
L
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
2881454
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia Litani
|
|
Thomas, Basil, 'Tommy'
|
LCpl
|
2989323
|
|
A&SH; 7 Troop
|
|
David
|
Pte
|
28222381
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
|
Hall
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Cameronians
|
Alexander
|
Sig
|
2576082
|
|
Royal Signals; kia Litani
|
|
Hamilton
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Robert, Scott
|
Pte
|
3323516
|
|
HLI; kia Litani
|
|
Hammond
|
H
|
Pte
|
4744958
|
|
Black Watch; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27 Syria
|
Edwin
|
Pte
|
2882955
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia Litani
|
|
Reg
|
Pte
|
|
DCM
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
|
Harper
|
A., 'Foo'
|
Sgmn
|
2579777
|
|
Royal Signals
|
Harris
|
Sam
|
Pte
|
2985315
|
|
A&SH; 9/6/41 Litani WO417/27 and WO417/29
|
Haselden
|
Jock
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Hastie
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Hay
|
J.D. 'Johnnie'
|
Pte
|
2880859
|
|
London Scottish Gordon Highlanders; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27 & 29 Syria.
|
Heath
|
|
WO2
|
|
|
RA
|
Heavysides
|
W
|
Cpl
|
4742353
|
|
York & Lancs; Layforce; PoW 24/11/41 CasList WO417/36
|
Herd
|
John, 'Jock'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
Hibberson
|
Ken
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Hickford
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Highland
|
A., George
|
Capt
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Hill
|
Charles, Stewart
|
Sgt
|
|
|
R Scots Fusiliers
|
Holden
|
A
|
Gnr
|
|
|
Newfoundland Regt / RA; FM
|
Holmes
|
Harry
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Holton
|
Cyril, Stanley
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Liverpool Irish
|
Hoyle
|
Geordie
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Albert, Edwin 'Tommy'
|
LCpl
|
5569217
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; kia N.Africa
|
|
Hughes
|
Malcolm, Edward
|
Pte
|
2606248
|
|
Manchester Regt; PoW 24/11/41 CasList WO417/36.
|
Hughes
|
Tommy
|
|
|
|
Wiltshire Regt
|
Humphries
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hunt
|
A.C.B.
|
Pte
|
4748247
|
|
York and Lancaster Regt; WO417/27 9/6/41 'C' bn Layforce
|
Ben
|
Pte
|
3715891
|
|
KORR (Lancaster); kia Litani
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inglis
|
Robert
|
Maj
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Ingliss
|
R
|
Lt
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Innes
|
J
|
LCpl
|
2932101
|
|
QOCH
|
Irons
|
A.J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Irons
|
Terry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Irvine
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Jackson
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
RAMC
|
James
|
C. Dennis
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Jennings
|
Mark
|
Tpr
|
328631
|
MiD
|
RAC; MiD 1944 with R.A.C.(PG)
|
Johnson
|
William, Gallacher
|
Sgt
|
3310706
|
|
HLI; P.O.W. 248352
|
Johnson
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
HLI
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
2931826
|
|
QOCH; died on war service
|
|
Johnstone
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Charles, Ernest
|
Tpr
|
554075
|
|
Staffs Yeomanry/RAC; died on war service
|
|
Jones
|
Douglas, Idris
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA25, 26, 94)
|
Jones
|
G.
|
Pte
|
4748200
|
|
York and Lancaster Regt; wounded Litani River
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
550620
|
|
RAC; kia Litani
|
|
Josling
|
Francis, 'Frank'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; CA106
|
Judge
|
F
|
Pte
|
2934246
|
|
QOCH; POW 4/10/43 CasList WO417/68 Italy.
|
Kaim
|
Paddy
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph, Francis, 'Joe'
|
Gnr
|
970050
|
|
Newfoundland Regt; RA; (FM); PoW; (CA52)
|
|
Kearney
|
H
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Douglas
|
Pte
|
2882330
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; SAS (died as POW)
|
|
Kelly
|
Tom, 'Pat'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Kennedy
|
Davie
|
|
|
|
|
Kent
|
Pat
|
|
|
|
|
Geoffrey, C.T.
|
Lt Col
|
71081
|
VC. MC
|
2nd Dragoons, R Scots Greys, RAC; kia
|
|
Killops
|
'Blondie'
|
|
|
|
|
Kilpatrick
|
Jimmy
|
|
|
|
|
Ernest, Taylor
|
LCpl
|
4803483
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt;
kia Litani
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2884403
|
|
Gordon Highlanders;
kia Litani
|
|
Kirk
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Denis, Hammond
|
Lt
|
108158
|
|
West Yorkshire Regt;
died on war service
|
|
Knight-Hall
|
Ian, Cunningham
|
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo;OCTU 1942 (CA92)
|
J
|
Pte
|
2879329
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
|
Lamont
|
|
|
|
|
HLI
|
Lancaster
|
Bill
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
John
|
LCpl
|
326577
|
|
3rd Cavalry Training Unit & RAC; kia Litani
|
|
Langton
|
Tommy
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
James, 'Jimmy'
|
Tpr (Cpl)
|
2934114
|
MiD
|
QOCH & SAS
|
|
Lashmar
|
Charles, Wilson
|
Dvr (Capt)
|
129917
|
MBE
|
RASC; LG35436 MBE Sicily 1944; Retired as Hon Lt Col.
|
Laverick
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
James, Wallace, 'Jimmy'
|
Piper
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
|
Leggatt
|
R., 'Cocky'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Lisle
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Lister
|
Richard
|
Pte
|
3319075
|
|
HLI
|
Little
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Livingston
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charles
|
Cpl
|
2884454
|
|
Gordons; PoW
|
|
Lockhart
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Lockyer/Lockier
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Longmore
|
A. J.
|
Pte
|
2878961
|
|
Gordons; CA56; CasList WO417/29.
|
Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
Laurie
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
|
Lumsden
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lyle
|
Doug, 'Tich'
|
Pte
|
2763368
|
|
Black Watch
|
Macarthur
|
Joe
|
|
|
|
|
Robert
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; kia Litani
|
||
Macculloch
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
Machen
|
S
|
|
|
|
|
Mackay
|
A
|
LCpl
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Mackay
|
Hughie
|
|
|
|
|
Mackay
|
John, S.
|
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Mackintosh
|
Paul
|
Pte
|
2930901
|
|
QOCH; ME Cdo; 1SSD; PoW escapeee WO208/4260.
|
Macmillan
|
|
RQMS
|
|
|
|
Macpherson
|
Ronald, Thomas, Stewart
|
Capt
|
90855
|
MC
|
QOCH
|
Donald, Maclean
|
LCpl
|
3319006
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; died of wounds Libya
|
|
Philip
|
LBdr
|
|
RA; PoW Western Desert CasList WO417/94
|
||
Maher
|
Pat
|
|
|
|
|
Mann
|
Walter
|
|
|
|
|
Marklam
|
John, Wilson
|
|
|
|
|
Marshall
|
Walter
|
LCpl
|
329260
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Martin
|
Dougie
|
LCpl
|
2362945
|
|
Royal Signals; (CA86)
|
Martin
|
J.F.
|
|
|
|
|
Mayne
|
Robert, Blair, 'Paddy'
|
Lt laterLt.Col
|
87306
|
DSO**, MiD
|
RUR [att'd Cameronians]; & SAS; LG36217, LG35465, LG37004, LG37302
|
L
|
Sgt
|
46720
|
|
Cameronians; POW CasList WO417/35
|
|
McArthur
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Michael
|
LCpl
|
2986292
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
McCormick
|
C
|
Cpl
|
3061334
|
|
R.Scots; SAS PoW 16/11/41 CasList WO417/38 and 69
|
McCormick
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
McCubbin
|
Alec
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McCubbin
|
J
|
CSM
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
McCulloch
|
J
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
McCunn
|
Robin, C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
|
McDiarmid
|
John, 'Jock'
|
Pte
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
McDonald
|
Edward
|
Sgt
|
|
|
QOCH
|
McDonald
|
Ian, H.
|
Capt
|
|
|
QOCH (PG)
|
McDonald
|
Kenny
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McGill
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McGinn (or McGuinn)
|
Cornelius, 'Maggie'
|
A/Sgt
|
|
MM
|
Army Air Corps
|
McGlade
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eoin, Christopher
|
Lt
|
97290
|
|
RUR [att'd Cameronians]; Kia with 'L' Det. SAS
|
|
McGovern
|
Peter
|
Pte
|
900715
|
|
RA; AAC; 2SAS executed
|
McGrory
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
John
|
Cpl
|
2934163
|
|
QOCH; kia Litani
|
|
McKay
|
John 'Daisy'
|
Cpl
|
2822158
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
2928972
|
|
QOCH; kia Litani
|
|
Arthur, Joss
|
Cpl
|
3323707
|
|
HLI; Pow SBS Rhodes; from Glasgow (LL8)
|
|
James
|
Pte
|
2880400
|
|
Gordons; PoW
|
|
McKenzie
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
John
|
Pte
|
2760779
|
|
Black Watch; kia Litani
|
|
McLeod
|
Alexander
|
Pte
|
2822451
|
|
Seaforths; 6 Ind Coy; ME Cdo; SBS; SRS;1SAS executed
|
McMillan
|
W
|
LCpl
|
2763698
|
|
Black Watch; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27
|
McNinch
|
William, Matthew
|
Cpl / LSgt
|
|
|
RAC/11Cdo/ME Cdo/1SAS/kia SRS
|
McQuarrie
|
|
|
|
|
see MacQuarrie
|
McSwiggan
|
Daniel
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Charles, Henry
|
Gnr
(Dvr i/c)
|
6896651
|
|
RA; 4 Cdo; (PG); (CA111) (CA112); wounded Litani CasList WO417/27 & 30
|
|
Menti
|
Crali
|
|
|
|
Wiltshire Regiment
|
MGunn
|
|
|
|
|
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
|
Millar
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Miller
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Alan
|
Sgt
|
7586369
|
|
London Scottish; and 9 Cdo; (CA77)
|
|
Mitchell
|
Len
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(PG)
|
Mitchell
|
William, 'Willie'
|
Pte
|
|
|
lka Inverkip, Lanark (CA118)
|
Monaghan
|
G.S.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
QOCH
|
George, R.M.H.
|
Capt
|
|
MC *
|
RE; 1st MC at Litani; 1944 with SOE
|
|
Moretto
|
Tommy
|
|
|
|
|
Morris
|
James
|
Fus
|
4204478
|
|
R.Welch Fus; CasList WO417/59
|
Morris
|
William
|
Pte
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
Morrison
|
J.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James, Cassidy
|
Pte
|
3325329
|
|
HLI; kia Litani
|
|
George
|
Sgt
|
3323555
|
|
HLI;ME Cdo;1SAS
kia SBS
|
|
Munro
|
Norman
|
|
|
|
|
Murdoch
|
Lindsay, Thomas
|
Capt
|
|
|
10th Hussars; known as Tommy
|
James
|
Pte
|
2981807
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Robert
|
Pte
|
2877544
|
|
Gordons; CasList WO417/35
|
|
Myler
|
J.R.
|
Gnr
|
3653610
|
|
wounded 9Jun41 Syria CasList WO417/28.
|
B.C.A. 'Charles'
|
Major
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
|
Ness
|
Robert
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Nicol
|
Charles,
'Red' or 'Charlie'
|
Sgt
|
2873369
|
|
Gordons; CasList WO417/35
|
Nixon
|
Malvern
|
Pte
|
|
|
R Scots (The Royal Regt)
|
O'Hagen
|
Terry
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Archibald, Johnston
|
LBdr
|
894985
|
|
RA; kia
|
|
William, Martin
|
Sgt
|
4803368
|
|
Lincolnshire Regt;
kia Litani
|
|
Orton
|
John
|
LCpl
|
2819656
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders;
6 Troop; PoW 16Nov41
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER |
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
John
|
Cpl
|
320986
|
|
RAC; kia Litani
|
|
Geoffrey, Alfred, Henry
|
Lt
|
105607
|
|
York And Lancs. Regt;
kia Litani
|
|
Patrick
|
George
|
Pte
|
|
|
Sherwood Foresters
|
Charles, Henry
|
Pte
|
2933778
|
|
QOCH; PoW.
|
|
Payne
|
Bill
|
|
|
|
|
Richard, Robert 'Dick'
|
Lt Col
|
31724
|
|
HLI; Commanding Officer;
kia Litani
|
|
Peet
|
I.F.
|
|
T/77321
303975
|
|
RAC; To OCTU; wounded Lieut. RAC 1944 Italy WO417/8
|
Penner
|
A.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
emigrated Toronto (LL9)
|
Percival
|
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Phimister
|
J.A.
|
Pte
|
2934126
|
|
QOCH;CasLists;PoW; W.Desert Escape evasion WO208/4266
|
John
|
Fus
|
3773880
|
|
R Inniskilling Fus; kia Litani
|
|
Douglas
|
Cpl
|
|
MM*
|
South Lancs Regt
|
|
William
|
LCpl
|
2932498
|
|
QOCH; POW Cyrenaica
|
|
Pryor
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
2987094
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Purvis
|
Johnny
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Quarrie
|
R.G.M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
West Yorks. Regt
|
Harry
|
Cpl
|
3521261
|
|
KORR; Wounded and PoW; CasList WO417/38 and 67
|
|
Ramsay
|
Bruce
|
Major
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Ravenscroft
|
Trevor
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Reed
|
E. Freddy
|
Pte
|
5572296
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; CasLists
|
Reid
|
Archie
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Royal Signals
|
Reynolds
|
J. ( belvd to be John, Allenby)
|
Gnr
|
(belvd 970558)
|
|
Newfoundland Regt / RA Attestations; FM
|
Reynolds
|
Jack
|
CSM
|
|
|
HLI
|
Reynolds | Walter, John, Albert | Pte | T69250 | RASC; wounded Litani River; from Edinburgh (CA105) | |
Charles, Geoffrey
|
Lt
|
126476
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; kia Litani
|
|
Leslie
|
Pte
|
5570437
|
|
Wiltshire Regt; kia Litani
|
|
Andrew
|
Gnr
|
958993
|
|
RA; died of wounds Litani
|
|
Donald, Tyson
|
Sgt
|
79555
|
|
RASC | |
Robinson
|
L.T.
|
|
|
|
|
Robinson
|
T.I.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Robson
|
Fred
|
|
|
|
|
Roft
|
Peter, W.
|
Pte
|
4803542
|
|
Lincs Regt; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27; (CA85).
|
Rollo
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lawrence
|
Pte
|
4534896
|
|
West Yorks Regt; kia Litani
|
|
Rutherford
|
Davie
|
|
|
|
QOCH
|
E
|
Pte
|
3717786
|
|
Kings Own Royal Regt.
|
|
Ryan
|
Paddy
|
|
|
|
|
Sadler
|
Fred
|
Gnr
|
|
|
|
James, Stewart, M.
|
Capt
|
108213
|
|
A&SH
|
|
Scott
|
Ernie
|
|
|
|
|
Scott
|
Jim
|
|
|
|
|
Scott
|
P
|
Pte
|
4858920
|
|
Sherwood Forresters; 1941 wounded Middle East WO417/35.
|
Scott
|
S
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Thomas, Fields, 'Tom'
|
Cpl
|
2934127
|
GM
|
QOCH
|
|
Neil, Beauchamp
|
Lt
|
117474
|
|
1st Royal Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps; Major with SOE died wilst POW
|
|
Service
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Clive
|
LCpl
|
5887258
|
MiD
|
Northants Regt; kia with SBS
|
|
Shanks
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Shields
|
|
|
|
|
10 Troop (PG)
|
Short
|
Len
|
Cpl
|
|
|
HLI (PG)
|
Sillars
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Simpson
|
Andy
|
Pte
|
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Archibald, Roy, McGregor
|
Sgt
|
3326187
|
|
HLI; ME Cdo; SBS; L Det SAS; kia with 2SAS
|
|
Smith
|
Alec
|
Rfn
|
|
|
and CBTC. lka Caol, Fort William (CA91)
|
Smith
|
John, Lawson
|
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
John, Rolland
|
Sgt
|
2986958
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Peter
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; died whilst a PoW
|
||
Southall
|
Jimmy
|
Cpl
|
5252164
|
|
RA
|
Spring
|
Albert, Edward
|
Cpl
|
4805452
|
|
Seaforths
|
Sproat
|
J
|
LCpj
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Sproule
|
Noble,Goulding, 'Nobby'
|
LCpl
|
|
MiD
|
Manchesters
[att'd Cameronians]
|
Stables
|
Leslie
|
LCpl
|
3063118
|
|
Royal Scots; PoW WO417/94
|
Starling
|
R.F.
|
|
|
|
|
Startin
|
R.F.
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Cpl
|
2977763
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Stockdale
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
Frederick, 'Rocky'
|
Pte
|
4804207
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
Stocks
|
D.H.
'Dougie'
|
Dvr
|
2332752
|
|
R.Signals; 20Nov41 wounded,POW; 1943 repatriated CasList 417/46+60
|
Storie
|
James,
'Jimmy'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders;
'L' Detachment SAS
|
Stuart
|
Jock
|
|
|
|
|
Alexander, Mundie
|
Sig
|
2584344
|
|
Royal Signals; kia Litani
|
|
Summers
|
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
Sutherland
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
|
Swanson
|
Jim
|
|
|
|
|
Syme
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Duncan, Robert, 'Bob')
|
LCpl
|
2888693
|
MM+bar
|
Gordons (LS) & SAS
|
|
Taylor
|
|
Piper
|
|
|
|
Felix, Henry
|
Sgt
|
826185
|
|
RA attestation 1933; wounded 9Jun41 CasList WO417/28
|
|
Tennyson
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
|
DCM
|
RA
|
|
Tevendale
|
Lewis
|
RSM
|
|
DCM
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Thomas
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Royce
|
Pte
|
2984367
|
|
A&SH; kia Litani
|
|
Walter, Herbert, 'Bob'
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA (CA97)
|
|
Tideswell
|
Norman
|
|
|
|
|
Tie
|
John, James, William
|
Cpl
|
|
|
A&SH
|
Cyril, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
3604006
|
|
Border Regt; kia Litani
|
|
Turner
|
|
A/QMS
|
|
|
|
Turner
|
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Turton
|
Leslie
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Valentine
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
Gordon Highlanders
|
Varly
|
Harold
|
|
|
|
|
Varney
|
Frank, E.
|
Pte
|
|
|
Sherwood Forresters
|
Waiter
|
Roy
|
|
|
|
Wiltshire Regiment
|
Hugh
|
Cpl
|
3130762
|
|
Royal Scots Fusiliers; kia
|
|
Walters
|
Reg
|
|
|
|
Lincs Regt and Royal Scots; 4 Tp; and later Mission 204. |
Kenneth
|
Pte
|
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders
|
|
White
|
Frederick, Henry, 'Chalky'
|
LSgt
|
|
DCM, MM
|
Loyal Regt.
|
Whiteford
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
|
Whitfield
|
Frank, C.
|
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Wilding
|
W
|
LCpl
|
3604073
|
|
Border Regt; wounded dnr WO41766
|
Wilkinson
|
Norman
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys (CA 100)
|
Williams
|
Frank
|
|
|
|
Royal Scots Greys
|
Williamson
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Willis
|
B
|
Sgt
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Wills
|
H.B.
|
|
|
|
|
Wilson
|
David
|
Tpr
|
|
|
|
Wilson
|
E.D.H.
|
Pte
|
4130949
|
|
Cheshire Regt; wounded Syria 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27;
to 'L' Det, SRS &1SAS (A.O.)
|
John, Marshall, Prentice
|
Cpl
|
2758951
|
|
Black Watch; wounded Syria 9Jun41 CasList WO417/27;
died Iraq 1945 CWGC
|
|
M.S.
|
Pte
|
2824820
|
|
Seaforth Hldrs; 21/6/42 POW - CasList WO417/48
|
|
Wood
|
Alec
|
Cpl
|
|
|
QOCH
|
Alfred, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
3054128
|
|
Royal Scots att'd QOCH ; kia
|
|
Wood
|
Henry, Robert, Noel
|
Gnr
|
970158
|
|
Newfoundland Regt / RA Attestations; FM
|
Wood
|
R.S.
|
|
|
|
R Scots att'd QOCH
|
Desmond
|
Spr
|
|
RE; kia Litani
|
||
Woods
|
Noel
|
|
|
|
|
Frederick, William, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
877988
|
MM
|
RA; award at Litani
|
|
Wykes
|
T. (George)
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; from Haverfordwest
(CA100)
|
Yardley
|
|
Dvr
|
|
|
|
Young
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
4389966
|
|
Seaforth Highlanders; to LRDG
|
Matthew, S.
|
LCpl
|
834706
|
|
RA & R. Signals; wounded Litani River |
These are some of the operations that No 11 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. No 11 Commando became part of Layforce.
No 12 Army Commando - The ‘Irish’ Commando.
Volunteers for No 12 Commando gathered in Belfast and Londonderry and marched the 67 miles to Crumlin where the unit was formed on 5th August 1940 under C.O. Lt. Col S.S. Harrison MC &bar (nickname Peachy).
Drawn from Irish Regiments, and from the 53rd and 61st Divisions who were stationed in Northern ireland at the time, initial training was carried out in various locations including a dummy raid on Aldergrove Airport. From their billets in Crumlin, Co Antrim, early in 1941 the Commando moved to Warsash on the Hamble River but were there only a short time before moving to Inveraray in April for amphibious training. No 12 Commando remained outside the Special Service Brigade system and operated mostly under the original Commando idea of small raiding parties and sabotage groups.
Elements from No 12 Commando took part in many of the early raids, a list of which can be found HERE.
On 27th/28th February 1942 men from No 12 provided a recovery party for the Airborne Bruneval raid. Bringing men prisoners and radar safely back home. No 12’s first action against the enemy was on 26th December 1941 ‘Anklet’ in the Lofoten Islands. An earlier planned raid by No 12 ‘Chess’ on 27th July that year had been aborted. The Commando later provided a detachment of 3 Officers & 13 OR's for ‘Chariot’ the raid on St.Nazaire.
After this raid No12 became split into two ,one half operating against the Norwegian Coast ,‘Northforce’ ,the remainder operating against the French coast in the Forfar operations. Men from No 12 also operated with the Small Scale Raiding Force (S.S.R.F. or 62 Commando). The raid on Sark ‘Basalt’ on 3rd/4th October 1942 the work of S.S.R.F. and No 12 personnel resulted in the infamous ‘Commando Order’ from Hitler that all captured Commandos were to be shot without exception.
Jan'43 onwards - Forfar Raids along French coast commanded by Major Ted Fynn MC 12 Commando (there were a number of Raids titled Forfar followed by Beer -Dog -How -Love-Item)
2-Sep-43 Forfar Item. This was the first raid into France by Parachute and later evacuation by MTB.
As the Commando role changed from small raiding to shock infantry No.12 Commando’s role in Commando operation drew to a close. In the Autumn of 1943 the unit was formerly disbanded and its highly trained men were posted to other Commando units, mainly Nos.1, No 5, and 6 Commandos, where they were to serve and fight in all major areas of operations.
Gunner Stanley Dexter from Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, died in service, cause not known to this archive.
Lieutenant Randall Price died following an operation Wrexham hospital. [1] and [2]
For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all the volunteers for No.12 Commando which were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lists of Casualties, the No 12 Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives and further research by members of the CVA and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions.
Note: Where a service number is shown on our nominal rolls and no source is shown in the end column, it should be treated as possible but not confirmed. Contact the Archive if you suspect an error.
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbott
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
and 5 and 9 Cdos (LL1)
|
Allum
|
E.T.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 1 Cdo; from Watford (LL1)
|
Allum
|
Frank, Edmund
|
Gnr
|
914187
|
|
RA; and 1 Cdo (CA95, CA114);
from London SE4 (LL1)
|
Amos
|
Cyril J.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 6 Cdo & CBTC (CA98)
|
Frank, D.
|
CSM
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo (CA13)
|
|
Aslin
|
Thomas, William
|
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (RY)
|
Atkins
|
Dennis
|
|
|
|
|
Austin
|
Harold
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and HOC (CA106)
|
Ayres
|
R.B.
|
SQMS
|
|
BEM
|
and 4 Bde (LL1)
|
Bacon
|
Albert, 'Rasher'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA104)
|
Baikie
|
David, Alexander
|
Lt
|
268224
|
|
A&SH; and 3 Cdo (CA60)
|
Banks
|
R.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL1)
|
Barker
|
Alfred
|
CSM
|
|
|
and 6 Cdos (CA32, CA72))
|
Barlow
|
F
|
|
|
|
|
Barney
|
Christopher
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Barnsley
|
B
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10 Cdo (LL1)
|
Barry
|
J.F.
|
Sgt
|
|
MBE
|
|
Barry
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Peter, Ian
|
Lt. /
Lt Col
|
73118
|
DSO
|
SLI; and 3 Cdo;
1945 OC 3 Cdo
|
|
Baseley
|
Arthur
|
Pte
|
6215921
|
|
Middlesex Regt (PG); 1/5 Cdo (CA86)
|
Paul, Francis
|
Lt / Capt
|
165718
|
|
R. Inniskilling Fusiliers;
kia with 9 Cdo
|
|
Bastin
|
Joe
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA102)
|
Beadell
|
W.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (LL1)
|
Beasant
|
J.S.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
and SBS (LL1)
|
Beckett
|
David
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Harold, Raymond
|
TSM
|
|
|
R.Ulster Rifles; (CA45, CA55)
|
|
Belcher
|
T
|
Capt
|
|
|
S. Staffs
|
Bent
|
William
|
LCpl
|
3912921
|
|
S.W.B
|
Bird
|
J.B. 'Dicky'
|
|
|
|
& 3 Cdo (CA73)
|
Birkett
|
S
|
Fus
|
3460731
|
|
Lancs Fus; wounded 27/6/43
CasList WO417/63
|
Blanch
|
Herbert, Cecil
|
Capt
|
899813
295529
|
|
RA to OCTU; 2/Lt SWB 8/10/43; & CBTC; from Newport (CA109)
|
Arthur, Harvey
|
Cpl
|
3972221
|
|
SWB; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Boddy
|
Victor, Howard
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 6 Cdo; later Sgt; (CA48)
|
Stanley
|
LCpl
|
3316568
|
MM
|
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles); and 6Cdo; kia with 2SAS.
|
|
Bolton
|
H
|
Gnr
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Boothby
|
C.A.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Bostock
|
R
|
|
|
|
|
Eric, Charles
|
LCpl
|
5384691
|
|
Ox and Bucks LI; kia
|
|
Thomas, Horne 'Tom'
|
Lt
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo 6Tp
|
|
Boyes
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
J.R. 'Dick'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10 Cdo (CA68, CA83)
|
|
Braithwaite
|
Harold
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo; later Major (CA28), (CA57), (CA111)
|
Breakspeare
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Gerrard
|
Lt
|
126498
|
MC
|
R. Ulster rifles; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Herbert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (CA95)
|
|
Samuel, James
|
CSM
|
6977705
|
MM
|
R. Irish Fus; and 10 Cdo. and HOC
|
|
Brown
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Burn
|
F.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 5 Cdo - CA119
|
Burney
|
Christopher, Arthur, Geoffrey
|
Capt
|
67973
|
MBE
|
SWB; WO373/98/324 - award with SOE (French section) - LG37244 p4371; (CA72)
|
Burns
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Byjorklund
|
K
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Thomas, F.
'Cab'
|
Cpl
|
5499065
|
|
Hampshire Regt;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
James
|
CSM
|
7516652
|
B.E.M.
|
RAMC; and HOC
|
|
Chamberlain
|
Royce
|
|
|
|
|
Chambers
|
J
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Samuel, Ernest
|
Cpl
|
4977274
|
|
Sherwood Forresters;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Ronald, Robert, Fong
|
Cpl
|
|
RE; PoW St Nazaire
|
||
Churcher
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clanahan
|
William
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
John, Francis
|
Lt
|
258657
|
MC
|
Cameronians; award with 6 Cdo
|
|
Clayton
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Clemmitt
|
A
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL2)
|
Clough
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL2)
|
Coady
|
W.J.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Cobham
|
William
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Royal Irish Fusiliers
|
Coleman
|
D
|
Rfn
|
|
MID
|
(LL2)
|
Colley
|
S.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
also served in 6 Cdo
|
Collins
|
Michael, Vincent 'Mick'
|
Rfn
|
|
|
KRRC
|
James
|
LCpl
|
2883201
|
|
Gordon Hldrs. also served 6 Cdo. wounded 12/6/44 WO417/77.
|
|
Carryll, Astley
|
Maj
|
44852
|
|
R. Innis Fus; 2/i/c (LB);
142 Commando Company (FM)
|
|
Corfield
|
Harry
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
|
Cornall
|
L
|
Gnr
|
|
|
R Artillery
|
Corney
|
Philip
|
|
|
|
|
Cotter
|
Percy
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Gordon Hldrs.also served 6 Cdo wounded 10/6/44 Cas Lists WO417/77.
|
Douglas, James, Maurice
|
Lt
|
43543
77634
|
|
RAF, then Army; Cameronians; and Ch. Instructor CBTC; kia 43RM Commando
|
|
Cox
|
Jack, Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Victor, John, 'Jack'
|
Sgt
|
5671612
|
|
SLI; and 14 Cdo; PoW executed
|
|
Crabtree
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Arthur, Probert
|
Fus
|
4203539
|
|
R. Welch Fus; died on war service
|
|
Crooks
|
Roy, Joseph
|
Sgt
|
776642
|
|
N Somerset Yeomanary
|
Crowley
|
Joseph, Patrick
|
Cpl
|
3710217
|
|
KORR/SSRF/6Cdo/2SAS executed
|
Peter, Ramsay
|
Capt
|
179476
|
MiD,
Sx Star
|
RA; and 6 Cdo.
|
|
Harry, Alexander
|
Bdr
|
874202
|
|
R Artillery (CA93)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas
|
Sgt
|
S/231037
|
|
HQ Tp & HOC; PG
|
|
Kenneth, Carr
|
Pte
|
3605415
|
MM
|
Border Regt; and SBS and 4 Cdo; award with 12 Cdo
|
|
Davies
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
|
W
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL4)
|
|
Davis
|
David
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and No.4 Cdo (CA82)
|
Davis
|
William, Henry
|
Pte
|
5153583
|
|
Glos Regt; and 3 and 4 Cdos and CMWTC
|
Deed
|
Albert, Victor, 'Bert'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Deeds
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
Stewart,
or M.J.S.
|
Sgt
|
6977293
|
MM
|
R. Inniskilling Fusiliers
PoW St Nazaire; (LL4)
|
|
Stanley
|
Gnr
|
|
RA; died on war service
|
||
Divers
|
Victor, Harry
|
Pte
|
|
|
from Stornoway (CA120)
|
Doughty
|
George, G.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (CA95)
|
Doyle
|
Thomas
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Frederick, T.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA115)
|
|
Driscoll
|
Arthur
|
LCpl
|
154547
|
|
REME
|
Dubois
|
Abraham
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Dunkley
|
Thomas, Kenneth
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 10 Cdo, and 47RM Cdo (CA98)
|
William
|
Fus
|
|
|
and No.6 Cdo (CA80)
|
|
Eccles
|
J.F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (LL4)
|
Eggleton
|
W
|
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Elliott
|
Howard, Francis
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA116)
|
Ellis
|
E.A.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo (LL4)
|
Ellis
|
Frank
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Emmerson
|
John, Kenneth, Ken'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 2 Cdo and 1 Cdo Bde (PG)
|
Errington
|
E.F.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Evans
|
Sidney
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
Thomas, Allan
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Evans
|
Thomas, Emlyn
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
William, John
|
Cpl
|
7903097
|
|
RAC; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Frederick, George
|
-
|
5041667
|
|
RASC; & later MM serving 6 Cdo; (LL4)
|
|
James, William, 'Jimmy'
|
Cpl
|
908626
|
|
R. Artillery
|
|
Flucker
|
Magnus, J.S.
|
PO Eng
|
|
|
RN attached 12Cdo (CA97)
|
Forge
|
A.C.B. 'Tim'
|
Maj
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Forster
|
Eric, John
|
Sgt
|
895274
|
|
R Artillery
|
Forsyth
|
J.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL5)
|
Forward
|
W.A.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL5)
|
Fowler
|
'Flash'
|
|
|
|
|
Fowler
|
Richard
|
|
|
|
|
Frazer
|
James, 'Jim'
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Frost
|
G.A.F.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Fulton
|
James, Ernest
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Francis, West, 'Ted'
|
Major
|
109827
|
|
Gordon Highlanders; later Officer Commanding 2 Cdo
|
|
Gallaway
|
T
|
Cpl
|
3499065
|
|
Hampshire Regt
|
Gamble
|
John, 'Tojo'
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Gardner
|
C.E.
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
& 8 Cdo; died 1950 (CA13)
|
Garrity
|
Arthur
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Goodwin
|
E.L.S.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Gorfield
|
Harry
|
|
|
|
|
Gott
|
Eric
|
|
|
|
|
Goudy
|
S
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL5)
|
Gould
|
Thomas, 'Tommy'
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald, W.H. 'Ronnie'
|
Cpl (later TSM)
|
|
|
Glos. Regt. and No.3 Cdo
|
|
Graver
|
J.
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 6 Cdo (LL5)
|
Gray
|
Reginald, Arthur
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Green
|
Bryan
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Greenfield
|
'Ikey'
|
|
|
|
|
Griffin
|
G
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (LL5)
|
Hall
|
Leslie, James
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Hallett
|
V.G.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
KRRC
|
Hamilton
|
T.C.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 5 Cdo (LL5)
|
Harper-Gow
|
Leonard, Maxwell
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Stewart, Sandbach
|
Lt Col
|
|
MC*
|
Irish Guards; OC 12 Commando
|
|
Hartley
|
J.E.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL6)
|
Hay
|
C
|
|
|
|
|
Hay
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Hayes
|
A.R.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL6)
|
Heery
|
Charles, Joseph
|
Pte
|
3772508
|
|
and 5 Cdo (LL6)
|
Robert, David, Quixano
|
Col
|
38714
|
MBE,SX Star, Bx Star, TD
|
RA;
Bde Major SS Bde Vaagso
|
|
Heraty
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Herod
|
Kenneth, 'Busty'
|
Cpl
|
933222
|
|
|
Hickman
|
P.D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and SBS (LL6)
|
Higgins
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 6 Cdo lka Manchester (LL6)
|
David, Henry
|
Pte
|
6212505
|
|
Middlesex Regt;
died on war service
|
|
Hill
|
G
|
LSgt
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL6)
|
Hill
|
Geoff, John
|
Rfn
|
|
|
KRRC
|
Hodgson
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
Hodson
|
George
|
Fus
|
4200601
|
|
R Welch Fusiliers
|
Holdaway
|
F
|
SSgt
|
|
|
(LL6)
|
D
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL6)
|
|
Hollins
|
H
|
Lt
|
|
|
Manchester Regt
|
Harold, W.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo;
CA Committee (CA71, 112)
|
|
Hooker
|
Fred
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Horrocks
|
G
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA (LL5)
|
Ellis
|
LCpl
|
3910267
|
MiD
|
SWB; &SSRF; kia with 1 SBS
|
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
Cpl
|
3450633
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers;
PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Norman, Campbell
|
Capt /Dr
|
|
|
RAMC; Medical Officer
|
|
Hulme
|
Harold
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Humphreys
|
Joe, E.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
see entry in 6 Cdo NR
|
Frederick, C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& H.O.C.(CA53);(CA119)
|
|
John, C.
|
|
|
|
'E' Troop; and No.1 Cdo 3 Troop
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Irvine
|
Harold, Harry
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Irwin
|
Anthony, Stuart
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
Essex Regt / V Force
|
Jackson
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
James
|
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Jefferies
|
John
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
David, William, Phillip
|
Pte
|
3970038
|
|
Welch Regt; died in war service
|
|
Jennings
|
H.C.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
James
|
LSgt
|
1879375
|
MM
|
Gordon Hldrs; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Johnson
|
Johny
|
TSM
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Arthur
|
LCpl
|
|
|
& 43RM (CA51)
|
Harri, Havard
|
Cpl
|
3962759
|
|
Welch Regt; kia St Nazaire
|
|
Jones
|
J
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
Ken
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Jones
|
W.T.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Jonzen
|
B.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Queens Regt
|
Kelly
|
J
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Kennard
|
Noel, Gerard
|
Lt
|
200997
|
|
Cameron Highlanders
|
Langford
|
L.T. 'Sam'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Laverty
|
J
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA
|
Lawrence
|
E.G.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Clark, Edmond, John
|
Major
|
164608
|
MC
|
Glosters; also served 6 Cdo
|
|
Leaver
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Lee
|
William
|
TSM
|
3451602
|
|
Lancs Fusiliers
|
Lee-Warner
|
J. Peter
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CA18)
|
Frederick
|
LCpl
|
7903450
|
|
N Irish Horse; RAC; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Lennon
|
Eddie
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 1 Cdo; (CA28)(CA43)(CA67)(PG)
|
Liddle
|
William, 'Bill'
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Littlejohn
|
Ross, Robertson
|
Major
|
197229
|
MC
|
Black Watch; 6 & 4 Cdo; 2SAS; executed
|
Livingstone
|
R.P.
|
Lt
|
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
Lodwick
|
John
|
Lt
|
244970
|
|
|
London
|
D.G.H.
|
LBdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Long
|
James, Henry, William
|
Pte
|
|
|
S. Staffs
|
Looney
|
J
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Lord
|
Alfred, Philip
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Love
|
Edward, 'Ted'
|
Bdr
|
|
|
RA
|
Lynch
|
J
|
Rfn
|
|
|
|
Lynch-Staunton
|
Anthony, C. 'Tony'
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Maccallum-Sharpe
|
Ian, D.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Hugh, 'Blake'
|
Pte
|
2889297
|
|
Gordon Hldrs; & 1 Cdo
|
|
Macpherson
|
R.T.S.
|
Major
|
|
|
|
John
|
Rfn
|
7018924
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; and 6 Cdo
|
|
Majendie
|
John, Dering
|
Capt
|
95253
|
|
Somerset L I
|
William, Edward
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA113)
|
|
Daniel
|
Pte
|
3393053
|
|
East Lancs Regt; and 1 Cdo
|
|
Manns
|
H
|
LSgt
|
|
|
|
Patrick, Geoffrey, Brian
|
Capt
|
130112
|
MC
|
Worcestershire Regt; award with SOE
|
|
Matson
|
K
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
Maxwell
|
P
|
Pte
|
|
|
& 5 Cdo; lka Newcastle (LL8)
|
McCormack
|
John, James
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo (PG)
|
McCreevy
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McDougall
|
T
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
McGinty
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Ambrose, Joseph
|
Capt
|
113419
|
MC *, MiD
|
R Ulster Rifles; and HOC
|
|
McKenzie
|
Jock
|
TSM
|
|
|
& HOC (CA22)
|
McLellan
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
|
McMillan
|
Archie
|
LCpl
|
3194318
|
|
KOSB; and 3 Cdo; 3 Cdo WD 11Sept43 Field Returns
|
McSweeney
|
C. Brendan
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mellow
|
A
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Merryweather
|
William, Henry, Mons, 'Bill'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
R. Berks. Regt., A troop 12Cdo; and 2 SBS; (CA111)
|
Thomas, Gibson
|
TSM
|
3601013
|
MiD
|
Border Regt
|
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo 4 Tp.
|
|
Mildmay
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
7019264
|
|
R Ulster Rifles; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Morgan
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Leslie, George
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Bde (CA112)
|
|
Morgan
|
W.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Mountford
|
Cecil, F.
|
QMS
|
|
|
|
Mullett
|
Leslie, Charles
|
Bdr
|
1641438
|
|
RA; & 1 Cdo (PG) (CA88)
|
Murdoch
|
George
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 1 Bde; from Dorset (CA23)
|
Murphy
|
Charles
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Murphy
|
John
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Murray
|
Douglas, Russell, 'Duke', 'Russ'
|
Pte
|
|
|
'D' Troop; and 6 Cdo; and CBTC (CA99) (CA84)
|
Myers
|
H
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Douglas, James
|
Sgt
|
5253563
|
MM
|
Worc Regt; and 6 Cdo
|
|
Nicholas
|
Henry
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA91)
|
Nicolle
|
Roy
|
Pte
|
|
|
Black Watch
|
Nisbet
|
R.M. 'Bob'
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Noone
|
Frederick, William
|
Pte
|
6103841
|
MM,
L de H |
Hampshire
|
Nussey
|
Joe
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Osborne
|
A.J.O.
|
Rfn
|
|
|
Royal Ulster Rifles and 1 Cdo
|
Robert, Deyos
|
Lt
|
214657
|
|
Royal Ulster Rifes; died on war service
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAME
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alan
|
LSgt
|
6984004
|
|
and 6 Cdo (CA56)
|
|
Palin
|
William, Ernest
|
CSM
|
|
|
|
Parkington
|
Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Basil, Arthur
|
Maj
|
94526
|
|
R. Fus; (CA5); SOE
|
|
Parr
|
Malcolm, John, Holloway
|
Sgt
|
903971
|
|
RA Attestations 1939; and 4 Cdo (CA36)
|
Paterson
|
A
|
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo; from Rothesay (CA6)
|
Paul
|
W
|
LCpl
|
|
|
and 4 Cdo (LL9)
|
Payne
|
H.R.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (LL9)
|
Perks
|
C
|
Fus
|
|
|
|
Alfred, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA94)
|
||
Pickering
|
C
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 3 Cdo (LL9)
|
Pilkington
|
J.R.
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL9)
|
Pilling
|
Harry
|
Gdsm
|
2619518
|
|
Grenadier Gds; later CSM 1 Cdo (PG)
|
Phillip, Hugh
|
Capt
|
100670
|
|
RA/executed with 2SAS
|
|
Pointon
|
William
|
Pte
|
3912867
|
|
SWB
|
Preston
|
George
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Randall, E.C.
|
Lt
|
189336
|
|
Glos.Regt. died on war service
|
|
Pullen
|
B.D.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 5 Cdo (LL9)
|
Corran, W.B.
|
Lt/ later MajGen
|
|
CBE,MC,CPM
|
RUR; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Quill
|
D
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL9)
|
Douglas, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
3658119
|
|
S. Lancs. Regt; also served 7 and 5 Cdos
|
|
Radford
|
A.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
(LL9)
|
Rafferty
|
R
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(LL9)
|
Rayner
|
V
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 6 Cdo (LL9)
|
Redfern
|
James
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Walter, 'Jumbo'
|
Bdr
|
883888
|
|
RA; PoW St Nazaire
|
|
Richards
|
R
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 9 Cdo (LL9)
|
Roberts
|
Douglas, L.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Roberts
|
E.A.; Edward, 'Ted'
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL10)
|
Harry, Andow
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and SBS; (CA71)
|
|
Ron
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (CA15, CA22)
|
|
Robertson
|
F
|
Fus
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL10)
|
Joseph, Henry, 'Tim'
|
Sgt
|
894174
|
|
Berks Yeomanry, RA; & 2 SAS wounded 24/9/44
|
|
Robinson
|
P
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Roche
|
W.B.
|
Pte
|
|
|
and 1 Cdo (LL10)
|
Rooney
|
Oswald, Basil, 'Mickey'
|
Major
|
|
|
|
Rosenthall
|
W
|
Gnr
|
|
|
RA; and 6 and 4 Cdos (LL10)
|
Routledge
|
George
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Rudd
|
D
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(LL10)
|
Ryan
|
M.D.
|
Capt
|
|
|
R Ulster Rifles
|
Ryan
|
Richard
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 9 Cdo (CA63)
|
Ryley
|
R.H.
|
Pte
|
|
|
|
Saunders
|
Albert, George
|
Pte
|
5190505
|
|
& 3 Cdo (CA67)
|
Saunders
|
A
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Lt
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Scott
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J.C.
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LCpl
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Scrivenor
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R
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Fus
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and 4 Cdo (LL10)
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Segger
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Peter
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Pte
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Shaw
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John, Fallas, Cobbold
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Lt (later Hon.Capt)
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129492
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Northumberland Fus / & 6 Cdo, CMWTC, 12 Cdo, 30AU
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Shelley
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F.C.
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RQMS
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and 1 Cdo (LL10)
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Shepherd
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Pte
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Edward, G.
'Ted' / 'Eddie'
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Pte
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R. West Kent Regt; and 6 Cdo
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Sinclair
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J. 'George'
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Pte
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lka Redditch (CA86) (LL10)
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Skeels
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B
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Rfn
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& 6 Cdo; lka Romford (LL10)
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Skidmore
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LCpl |
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(PG 12Cdo) |
Joseph, William
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Fus
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and 1 Cdo (CA80)
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Smith
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E.L.H.
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Lt
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Monmouthshire Regt/SWB
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Ian,Christopher, Downs
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Lieut (later Maj)
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108233
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MC+Bar
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RASC /10 Cdo, SOE, SBS
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Smith
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Percy, Charles
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Sgt
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and 1 Cdo (CA99)
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Smith
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Raymond, Arthur, Francis
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Captain (later Col)
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RA; (CA90)
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Sparks
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Pte
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Spary
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V.G.W.
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Pte
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and 4 Cdo (LL10)
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Stalker
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J.W.
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Sgt
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and 5 Cdo (LL10)
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Charles, Emanuel
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Cpl
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RA,Monmouthshire Regt. /SWB & Sgt.No.9 Cdo
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Steadman
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F
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Pte
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Steele
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A.H.
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Rfn
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(LL10)
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Stephens
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Sidney
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LCpl
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and 6 Cdo (CA112)
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John, William
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Pte
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5508656
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Hampshire Regt; died on war service
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Stevens
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Stanley
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LCpl
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Stevenson
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Norman
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Tpr
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Stewart
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Eric
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Stewart
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Samuel
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Rfn
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RUR; & SBS, 3 Cdo; died in a car crash (CA99)
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Stokes
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Horace, Leonard
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LSgt
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927044
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E Tp; &2SAS; WO417/77 and WO392/11 Stalag 7A
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Stott
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J
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Swadling
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Albert, Edward
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Sgt
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and 3 Cdo (CA104)
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Swain
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W.F. 'Bill'
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Pte
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and 3 Bde (LL11) (CA89)
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Sykes
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H
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LCpl
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(LL11)
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Symonds
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J.E.
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Lt
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Glos Regt
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James, Francis
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LBdr
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4453883
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RA; and No.3 Cdo.
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Sysonby
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Lord
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Col
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Queen's Royal Regiment
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Tanner
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Pte
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Taylor
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Stanley
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Pte
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6353613
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R West Kents; (LL11)
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Teasdale
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Lewis
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Pte
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and 4 Cdo;
from Sheffield (LL11)
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Teasdale
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N.L.
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Pte
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From Morpeth (LL11)
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George
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Pte
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4975737
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and 6 Cdo (CA108) (PG 6 Cdo)
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Templeton
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Jimmy
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& 6 Cdo (CA87)
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Maurice, William
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Cpl
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14241719
Police
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KOSB; and 1 Cdo
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Tett
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Leslie, Francis
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Pte
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14600561
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Dorsets; and No.6 Cdo (CA103)
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Terris
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Paul
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Thompson
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K.C.V.
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Pte
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and 1 Cdo (LL11)
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Thomson
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John
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Thursby
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Oliver, Albert
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Pte
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and 4 Cdo (CA102)
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Harry
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Pte
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3860540
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MM
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Border Regt; award with 6 Cdo
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David, Cyril
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Cpl
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& 2 SBS; Police Intake (Wiltshire); (CA93)
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Alec, 'Sandy'
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Sgt
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& SBS; post war Met Police
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Alfred, B. 'Jock'
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LSgt
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14241859
Police
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and 6 Cdo; Brighton and Hove Police
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Norman, F.
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Pte
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5115308 |
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R. Warwickshire Regt., and 6 Cdo (LL11)
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Frederick, William, Morgan
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Cpl
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4203290
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Glosters; died on war service at the CBTC
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Turner
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G.R.
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Sgt
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RA; and 3 Cdo; 3 Cdo WD 11Sep43 Field Returns
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Leslie
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Pte
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& 6 Cdo (CA92)
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George, Vincent
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Pte
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14241777
Police
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Lins. Regt; and 4 Cdo
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Underhill
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Ernest, Douglas
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Pte
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Ure
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John, C. 'Jack'
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later Captain and 3 Cdo - CA119
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Vickers
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K.H.
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Cpl
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Vincent
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Kenneth
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Pte
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Waggett
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Kenneth, Frederick, Harvey
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Lt
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189492
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Middlesex Regt
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Wakefield
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Ray
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Pte
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& 1 Cdo. Post war Police Sgt Whitley Bay (CA22); later resided York (CA82)
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Robert, Gibson
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Lt
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126151
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MC
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KOSB; and 3 Cdo
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Wales
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Harold, Holland, 'Harry'
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Pte
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|
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from Brockworth (CA115)
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Wall
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A
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Tpr
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|
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Reginald, George
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Tpr
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14241756
Police
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and 6 Cdo (LL11)
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Wallace
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Hector, Mackenzie
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Sgt
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Formerly Bellamy (CA48) (poss D.C.M.?)
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William, G.
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Pte
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& 1 Cdo - CA119
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Ware
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Henry, Arnold
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Sgt
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Arthur, Henry
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Pte
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6205797
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PLKR; later Sgt No.1 Cdo
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Wartnaby
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C.R.
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Pte
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and 5 Cdo (LL11)
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Watson
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G.R. 'Bob'
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Bdr
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RA; from MK (CA70)
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Watson
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H.A.
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Gnr
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RA; later RQMS (CA56)
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Webb
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Joe
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Wedderburn
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E.A.M.
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Lt Col
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R Scots
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Wellings
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Clifford, J
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Pte
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and 2 Cdo (CA113)
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Westmore
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F.N.
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Pte
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and 6 Cdo (LL11)
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James, Howie, 'Jimmy'
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Cpl / Sgt
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3065655
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MM
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Royal Scots; award with 9 Cdo
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Wheeler
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Edward, 'Ted'
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Cpl
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Charles, Edward
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Gnr
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and 5 Cdo (CA92)
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Laurence
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Gdsm
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Guards; 1Cdo; died 1955 Police Lieut. Malaya
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Wiggins
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Patrick
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Pte
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Wight
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Knocker
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Sgt
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Willcox
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Harry
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Pte
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|
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Francis, Arthur, 'Frank'
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Tpr
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14241758
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RAC; and No.9 Cdo (CA84)
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John, Henry
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Cpl
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& 1 Cdo (CA74) | |
Williamson
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W.T.
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LCpl
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and 1 Cdo (LL11)
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Wilmerst
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LCpl
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Alexander
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Pte
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and 6 Cdo (CA94) (PG 6 Cdo)
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Wilson
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D
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Max, Robert
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Pte
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13099961
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Pioneer Corps; & 6 Cdo
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Winch
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Harry
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Wood
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G.G., 'Timber'
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Gdm
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and 9 Cdo; post war Kent Police (CA39)
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Wood
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H
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Sgt
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Woodward
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John
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Sgt
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George
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Pte
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14241724
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Black Watch; and 1 Cdo
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Woolley
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C.W. 'Tanky'
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Sgt
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RTR; and 5 Cdo; and CMWTC; (CA5) (CA25)
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Worthington
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Paddy
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Wren
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Stan
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Wright
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Richard, 'Dicky'
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LCpl
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Robert, Ernest
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Cpl
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2009393
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RE
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RE; PoW St Nazaire
|
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Young
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Robert, 'Rob', Carruthers
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Tpr
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and 1 Cdo
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These are some of the operations that No 12 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. In many cases only a handful of Commandos from No 12 took part rather than the Commando as a whole. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 12 Commando.
Click on the links for more detail about each.
Operation Chess - France, July 1941
Operation Kitbag - Norway, November 1941(aborted)
Operation Anklet - Norway, November 1941
Operation Chariot - France, March 1942
Operation Foxrock - France, May 1942 (aborted)
Operation Aflame - France, October 1942
Operation Basalt - Sark, October 1942 with SSRF
Operation Farenheit - Brittany, November 1942 with SSRF
Operation Batman - France, November 1942 with SSRF
Operation Cartoon - Norway, January 1943
Operation Roundabout - Norway, March 1943
Operation Carey - Norway, April 1943
Operation Checkmate - Norway, April 1943
Forfar Operations - France, August/September 1943
Operation Hardtack (Dog) - France November 1943 with SSRF
Letter sent from Lord Mountbatten to Lt Col Harrison after a visit to No 12 Commando .....troop mentioned is E Troop commanded by Lt Pinckney.
Sgt John Huntington was in E Troop No 12 Commando and 3 Troop No 1 Commando.
This document is Johns memories as detailed in letter form over the course of 5 years to John Mewett. Unfortunately before the project was complete JH died but what was related makes for a very interesting first hand account of life in a commando unit.
3316568 Corporal Stanley Bolden MM, 2nd, Special Air Service Regiment, A.A.C.,died age 24 on 27 March 1945.
Sergeant Cox was attached from No. 12 Commando and is remembered on their Roll of Honour. Click on his name for more.
Below is a view of the Roll of Honour with information about each of the other men.
Able Seaman Neville Burgess was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). Captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Son of Arthur and Doris Burgess, of Beverley, Yorkshire.
Petty Officer Harold Hiscock, a Canadian from Newfoundland, was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Able Seaman Keith Mayor was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Belsen Concentration Camp having been transferred there from Sachsenhausen. He has no known grave. Son of John and Gertrude L.
Patty Officer Alfred Roe was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway. He was captured and later died of typhus at Belsen Concentration Camp having been transferred there from Sachsenhausen. Husband of Dorothy Elizabeth Roe, of Manor Park, Slough, Buckinghamshire.
Able Seaman Andrew West was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Son of Patrick West, and of Sarah West, of Glasgow.
After Burma No.1 and No.5 Commandos were withdrawn to India to prepare for Operation ‘Zipper’ the invasion of Malaya. Zipper being abandoned after the cessation of hostilities both Commando units were re-deployed to Hong Kong on policing duties.
Because of the loss of men through demobilisation, No.1 Commando was merged early 1946 with No.5 Commando to form No.1/5 Commando which was itself later disbanded.
50 ME Commando
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51 ME Commando
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52 ME Commando
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Layforce 'B' Battalion
Layforce 'D' Battalion
Middle East Commando
1st Special Service Regiment
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Source: CWGC.
Private John Blakemore was killed in action during operations in Syria. Son of George and Elsie Blakemore, of Ellistown, Leicestershire.
Corporal John Busby from Hull was reported in the Casualty Lists as attached to 'D' Bn Layforce [1] at the time of his death through illness in the Middle East [2][3].
Private Ernest Dawes died during operations on the Greek island of Kastellorizo.
Trooper Leslie England was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations on the enemy occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur England and of Mary Ann England, of Cheylesmore, Coventry [1][1a][1b].
Private Arthur Hamper was shot and killed when attempting to escape from Stalag 4F whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. He was awarded a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service.
Guardsman Thomas Maxwell was wounded during operations in Crete on 2 June 1941 and became a prisoner of war. He died whilst in captivity. Son of Robert and Mary Jane Maxwell, of Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire.
Three UK based Army Commando units, Nos. 7, 8, and 11 Commandos, were combined within 'Force Z' for operations initially envisaged against Rhodes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Other elements of the Force included a number of men from No.3 Commando and the Canoe section of No.8 (Guards) Commando. They departed from the Isle of Arran on the 31st January 1941, and arrived at Suez on the 7th March.
A further three Commandos had been raised in the Middle East and were numbered 50, 51 and 52 (Middle East) Commandos. However these United Kingdom based and Middle East raised Commando groups were quite distinct, operating under different commands, and having very different structures. By the time Force Z arrived at Suez it had been decided that the title Force Z should be changed to Layforce (in deference to its Commanding Officer - Robert E Laycock), and for security reasons all reference to the word 'Commando' should be dropped.
The units were therefore renamed as follows: 'A' Battalion Layforce (Lt. Col. J.B. Colvin) - No.7 Commando 'B' Battalion Layforce (Lt Col. D.R. Daly) - No.8 Commando 'C' Battalion Layforce (Lt. Col. R.R.N. Pedder) - No.11 Commando
Three days later the force arrived at Geneifa, the place to which No.50 and No.52 Middle East Commando had recently returned from Crete and Operations in East Africa respectively. Both of these Middle East Commandos were amalgamated and joined Layforce as 'D' Battalion Layforce (Lt Col. G.A.D. Young RE).
Read on from the document below about Layforce.
Army No.
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Rank
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Name
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6100544
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Pte
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ARCO, L.
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6100508
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Pte
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DELGADO, A.
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DIAZ, J. (record confirmed)
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DIAZ, J. (record query)
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6100510
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Pte
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ESTEVE, F.
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6100514
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Pte
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FERNANDEZ / CABBALERO, J.
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6100519
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Pte
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GARCIA, A.
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6100556
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Pte
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GARRIGOS, G.
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6100523
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Pte
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LEON, J.
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6100525
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Pte
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LUGUE TIRADO, A
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LUMBRERA, F. (also seen as LUMBRUA)
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MARINO, A. (also seen as MARIONO)
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MARTINEY, A. (also seen as MARTINEZ, A.)
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||
6100549
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Pte
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MARTINEZ, B.
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6100559
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Pte
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MARTINEZ, P.
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MENAS, J. (also seen as MENA, J)
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||
6100527
|
Pte
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MENA, V.
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6100560
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Pte
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MERCADO, J.
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6100532
|
Pte
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PINEIRA, L.
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POSTILLO, R. (also seen as POSTELLO)
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||
6100563
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Pte
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RODRIGUEZ, J.
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6100536
|
Pte
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SANTIAGO, B.
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6100535
|
Pte
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SURERA, M.
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6100537
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Pte
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TAVIO, E.
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6100539
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Pte
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TRANCHO BARTOLOMEW, M.
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TRILL, J. (also seen as TRILL, Y).
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||
6100541
|
Pte
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VALERO GIMINEZ, A.
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6100542
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Pte
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VARGAS CRESPO, A.
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6100543
|
Pte
|
VILLANOVA, J.
|
The unit sailed for France on 22nd February and on arrival was re-designated 401 (Palestine) Company AMPC and employed on railway and road construction duties in the Rennes area. After the German invasion of France the Company moved to the coast where on 17th June it was withdrawn to England aboard two trawlers, landing at Weymouth. Cator agitated for a combat role for his men, and after a few weeks of pioneer employment in the United Kingdom the Company sailed on 6th August to return to Palestine via West and South Africa and Suez, where they arrived on 15th September.
A decision had been made to form Army Commandos in Egypt, and this resulted in the raising of 50, 51 and 52 (Middle East) Commandos. These units were not connected with the Army Commandos being raised in the United Kingdom, and they were designed for raiding operations in and around the Middle East. 51 Commando was raised from Cator’s 401 (Palestine) Company AMPC.
Cator selected the best 300 men from the AMPC company to join the new Commando, the remaining men staying in the pioneer role and being re-designated 601 Palestinian Company, AMPC. 51 Commando was given an establishment for an Adjutant, Medical Officer, Regimental Sergeant Major, Orderly Room Sergeant and for officer and Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) appointments in the troops and sections; the Adjutant was expected to perform the Q duties, although later a separate post was created for the Quartermaster. Selected volunteers from the British Army were posted in to fill the new establishment vacancies.
Bren light machine guns, rifles, Thompson sub-machine guns and grenades were issued, as was a combination dagger and knuckleduster known as a Fanny that was carried by each man. Officers and Numbers 1 and 2 on the Bren guns carried revolvers.
After a leave period serious training started at Geneifa and the British Army personnel were quickly impressed with the toughness, determination and enthusiasm of the men, who were designated as Raiders.
The Great Bitter Lake was used for boating and submarine familiarisation work, and the Sweetwater Canal for rafting practice. Long and fast marches were made through the rocky desert leading to a very high level of physical fitness. Demolition skills were practised in the sandy wastes. After planned operations in the Mediterranean failed to materialise 51 Commando was posted to Eritrea.
On 24th January 1941, 51 Commando sailed from Suez for Port Sudan, spending the next three weeks acclimatising and training in Gedaref. Cator went to Khartoum for a briefing where he was told that his Commando would be attached to the 4th Indian Division that was involved in the fierce fighting for Keren where an Italian colonial army was resisting a British advance from the west. The Divisional history records:
“ . . . 51 Palestine Commando, a tough and aggressive agglomeration of Jews and Arabs under British officers, were taken under command.”
Cator’s orders from the Divisional Commander were to institute a programme of patrolling and ambushes to support the manoeuvres of the brigades in the division.
The Commando patrols soon made contact with enemy units, and whilst enemy soldiers were killed or captured, the Commando took casualties as well. During this period Cator was ordered to send one of his troops back to Divisional HQ for re-deployment, then the complete Commando was ordered back to Division.
51 Commando’s new task was to occupy a hill west of Samana named Beit Gabru and from there to harass Italian observation posts that were making life difficult for the Indian infantry below them. In the meantime No. 3 Troop that Cator had sent back to Division had got itself into a tough fight whilst attached to an Indian battalion in 11th Infantry Brigade. The Troop, under Captain H.S. Frost, had been ordered to climb a steep gulley running south from Beit Gabru and to attack enemy positions and observation posts found there.
The operation ran into difficulties but one of the NCOs, 6285981 Sergeant George Heath, of The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), later received a Distinguished Conduct Medal. His citation is worth reading as it describes the operation.
“Before Keren, Eritrea.
On the night of 4/5 March 1941, three Officers and 35 other ranks were given the difficult task of scaling a very steep gully running south from the heights of Beit Gabru. Their instructions were to harass the enemy position at the top where ever possible.
At 2230 hours they bumped into an enemy post, which incidentally happened to be wired, and having got through the wire succeeded in killing all the occupants of the enemy position. They straight away moved on and took up a position on top of the high ground awaiting daylight, hoping then to see what their next best move should be. As daylight broke they were engaged by Breda (an Italian make of machine gun), mortar and rifle fire at close range. It was evident that a considerable force of the enemy was endeavouring to surround them. At this period two men were badly wounded. The officer, realising that they were not a strong enough force to hold their position, gave orders for a withdrawal. He, Sergeant Heath and one other officer remained behind to cover the withdrawal with their Tommy Guns. The distance to the edge of the ridge where troops could take cover from fire was a matter of approximately 60 to 70 yards. This vantage point having been gained, the covering party started to withdraw themselves. After retreating some 30 yards, they came across one of the wounded men previously mentioned. His legs appeared to be paralysed.
Sergeant Heath again gave covering fire while the two officers endeavoured to drag the wounded man to cover. They had gone but a few yards, when the officer commanding the party was hit in the foot, at the same time the wounded man received another bullet which killed him. Both men then proceeded to assist the wounded officer and again before the safety margin could be reached the Officer Commanding the party received a second wound which laid him low, and the other officer was hit in the foot. Sergeant Heath received a graze on his left arm that stopped him from getting a wound in his hip. The Officer Commanding the party’s last words, were orders to leave him and for them to get away as best they could. Sergeant Heath again gave covering fire with his Tommy Gun. At this period his Tommy-Gun jammed, and he managed to make the falling ground without further incident. At the same time helping back the other officer hit in the foot. Sergeant Heath was the only British NCO in the party. The exemplary nature of the way Sergeant Heath behaved was remarked on from all sides.
Since that date, he has continued to work with untiring energy in spite of the fact that he has had to attend sick parade daily, and has refused to be sent down on the sick list. His command has since been taken over by another officer. Both on 15th March and 21st March 41, it attacked enemy positions advancing over very difficult and exposed ground. On both of these occasions, Sergeant Heath by his coolness, determination and initiative helped very largely in these positions being gained by our troops.”The Troop had inflicted over 40 casualties on the Italians.
Captain Henry Frost was killed in the action and awarded a posthumous Mention in Despatches. Raiders Private Itzchaz Ulrich and Private Shmaryahu Wajnsztejn were the other fatalities. The three men are buried in Keren War Cemetery.
Cator continued with his tactics of patrolling, ambushing and quickly withdrawing which was all that his men could do with the light scale of weapons that they carried.
However on 15th March raider Private Jakob Dab (PAL/10810) demonstrated what could be courageously achieved with grenades fired from his rifle. He was awarded a Military Medal.
Life for the Raiders holding Commando Hill was difficult and water, ammunition and supplies had to be hauled up the final vertical stretch using a rope anchored to a stunted tree near the summit. The hill could be observed by Italian artillery officers and the Raiders holding the forward slope had to be withdrawn to fire positions behind the crest to reduce the number of casualties.
A Pathan company of the 3rd Battalion of the 12th Frontier Force Regiment came up in support of the Raiders on the following day and assisted in repelling Italian counter attacks. The following night the Commando moved across the road to the west and took Wireless Hill; occupation of this feature denied Italian observation parties from seeing Allied traffic approaching Falaga Pass.
When a British attack on Falaga Pass was put in on the night of 3rd-4th May in which 51 Commando was involved, a platoon of the Frontier Force Regiment stood its ground and provided covering fire when the Raiders withdrew whilst carrying casualties. Havildar (Sergeant) Mir Hassan of the Frontier Force Regiment was awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal for this action. His citation is shown in Appendix 2 to this article as it illustrates the ground being fought over and the tactical considerations that had to be applied.
The Falaga Pass was seized on the 8-9 May when the Commando found that the Italians had withdrawn from their defensive positions. 51 Commando continued to support British attacks with patrols, ambushes and diversions until 16 May when the Italians at Amba Alagi requested an armistice.
Then in mid-June, after a recuperation period at Adi Ugri, the Commando was moved to the Gondar area of Abyssinia where Italian resistance remained strong. Heavy rains fell hampering British attacks and during this period the Commando patrolled aggressively and incessantly against enemy outposts until it was moved to Adowa in mid-August, remaining there throughout September. Gondar was surrendered to the Allies in November and the campaign in East Africa ended.
nb. Private M. Fischer (PAL/10750) who died on 13 May 1941 and is buried in Asmara War Cemetery, Eritrea, and Private Werner Osterman (PAL/10272) who died on 23 August 1941 and is buried in the Hebrew Plot of Asmara Civil (St. Michele) Cemetery, are shown on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission records as being in 51 Middle East Commando. Whether they died of wounds after fighting in Eritrea or Abyssinia is not known.
51 Commando returned to Egypt to be sent on leave and then it re-grouped to find that the three Middle East Commandos were amalgamated (50 and 52) or disbanded (51). They had no Brigade HQ to fight paper battles for them and there were now other attractive units such as the Long Range Desert Group and the Special Air Service for Generals to enthuse about. A new Middle East Commando was proposed with two troops to be composed of former members of 51 Commando; but the project was not easy to maintain and the hard core of 51 Commando began to dissipate.
Some Raiders returned to 601 Palestinian Company AMPC, others returned to Palestine as civilians. A small group of fluent German speakers was posted to a Special Interrogation Group (SIG) where they were destined to wear Africa Korps uniforms and drive trucks containing Allied soldiers masquerading as prisoners through German lines on the ill-fated raid on Tobruk in September 1942. There were few if any SIG survivors from that debacle. Elsewhere small groups of former Raiders survived in other Special Forces units; two of these men were later buried in military cemeteries in Tunisia, one in Enfidaville and the other in Sfax.
Interestingly some former Raiders who had returned to Pioneer Corps duties got a chance to be Commandos again when No. 2 (Army) Commando, then in Italy, needed replacements for casualties and began recruiting. Those Raiders who joined them went onto serve in Italy, the Balkans and the Adriatic, proudly wearing the green Commando beret.
51 Middle East Commando was a successful unit. The Commando did what it was good at on operations in East Africa where the mountainous terrain dictated the employment of physically strong, well-disciplined and highly motivated troops who had the courage to infiltrate enemy lines carrying only light scales of weapons and equipment. The Commando took the fight to the enemy whenever possible and it made an outstanding contribution to victories at the battles of Keren and Amba Alagi.
51 Middle East Commando deserves far more recognition than it currently receives.
The Roll of Honour for the Commando can be viewed here 51 Middle East Commando Roll of Honour.
Citation for the Indian Distinguished Service Medal awarded to No. 9136 Naik (Acting Havildar) Mir Hassan, 3rd Royal Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment.
“Amba Alagi.
On 4.5.41 Havildar Mir Hassan was given the role of protecting the right flank and rear of the 51 (ME) Commando, during a night attack on the Falaga Pass, and in order to carry out his role he had to make good a difficult spur. In the event of the attack not being successful he was in conjunction with another platoon to act as rearguard, until such time as the Commando had gone through.
He made good his objective by 2200 hours, and held it throughout the night, despite the fact that the enemy in superior numbers were converging on him from three sides. The Commando attack did not succeed, and there was great delay in getting back the wounded, and they had not passed through until well after dawn. Before dawn a determined counter attack was launched on Mir Hassan’s position, and fierce hand to hand fighting ensued for an hour. A message which never reached him was sent ordering him to retire as soon as the Commando had gone through, and it was not until half an hour later that a runner was able to reach the position and give him the order to withdraw. Early in the action Mir Hassan was shot through the right arm, but he refused attention and continued to organise his sections and evacuate the wounded in the most exemplary manner until the final withdrawal, which he carried out in perfect order. It was due to the personal gallantry and fine fighting spirit of this NCO that his object was so well achieved, against overwhelming odds; a subsequent reconnaissance of the scene of the action revealed that enemy casualties were six times greater than his own.
His position on a spur, sloping down from the enemy’s main position, and their numbers as well as the ground, weighed heavily in the enemy’s favour. His use of ground coupled with his coolness and determination, and above all his magnificent example in such a grave situation, undoubtedly saved the day, and is deserving of the highest praise."Anonymous. The Tiger Strikes. (Government of India 1942).
A.J. Barker. Eritrea 1941. (Faber and Faber 1966).
W.E.H. Condon, Brigadier. The Frontier Force Regiment. (Gale & Polden 1962).
Michael Glover. An Improvised War. The Ethiopian Campaign, 1940-1941. (Leo Cooper 1987).
C. Hilliman. Looking Back at 51 Commando. Article in The Pioneer journal, No. 132, September 1977.
Charles Messenger. The Middle East Commandos. (William Kimber 1988).
S.O. Playfair, Major General. History of the Second World War. The Mediterranean and Middle East. Volume I, The Early Successes against Italy. (Naval & Military Press softback reprint).
Bisheshwar Prasad (General Editor). East African Campaign 1940-41. (Pentagon Press reprint, India, 2012).
E.H. Rhodes-Wood, Major. A War History of The Royal Pioneer Corps, 1939-1945. (Gale & Polden Ltd, 1960).
William Seymour. British Special Forces. (Grafton paperback 1985).
G.R. Stevens, Lieutenant Colonel. Fourth Indian Division. (Naval & Military Press softback reprint).
War Diaries of 51 Middle East Commando October to December 1940. (National Archives reference WO 218/162).
"Our deep regret is recorded at the passing away recently of Colonel George Alan Dawson Young, D.S.O. who, although he was unable to accept the office of President, was known to greatly cherish his Vice-Presidency, representing as he did so ably the men of the 50th and 52nd Middle East Commando units whom he was honoured to command. Although due to health reasons he was unable to take an active part in Association activities, he was, nevertheless, extremely interested at all times in our news and progress. We deeply mourn his passing."
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McClure
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E.D.
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Major
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York and Lancaster
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Theiseger
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W.P.
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Major
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General List
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Owen
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J.R.
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Major
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Manchesters
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P.A.S.
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Major
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North Staffs Yeomanry
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Miller
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C.D.
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Major
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10 Hussars
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Major
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R.K.B.
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Captain
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Middlesex
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Buck
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H.C.
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Captain
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3/1 Punjab
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Chapman
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L.M.
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Captain
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General List
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Collard
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J.M.
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Captain
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General List
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G.I.G.
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Captain
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Black Watch
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Foley
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J.M.
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Captain
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General List
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Frank
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A.M.
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Captain
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Lancs. Fus
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Galloway
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G.E.
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Captain
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R. Scots
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Glennie
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I.M.
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Captain
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Gordons
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Hamson
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D.O.
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Capatin
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Intel. Corps
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Horton
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V.J.G.
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Captain
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R.A.
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James
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K.W.
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Yorks Hussars
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J.N.
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Camerons
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Marriott
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C.K.
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York and Lancs.
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McClean
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H.L.D.
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Scots Greys
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Melot
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R.M.E.
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Captain
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General List
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Micklethwaite
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Captain
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Cavalry
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Milford-Cottam
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G.M.
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Cheshire Yeomanry
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T
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9 Lancers
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Peters
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J.A.
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General List
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M.L.
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H. Cavalry
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Power
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J.P.
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Hampshire
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Schott
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B.P.
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General List
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D.J.P.
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Captain
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Suffolks
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Alexander
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M.C.
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D.C.L.I.
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Alston
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G.W.
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R.A.
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Broadhurst
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F.B.
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Lieutenant
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R. Engineers
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Buchanan
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H.A.D.
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Gren. Guards
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Chevalier
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H.A.
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General List
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Cooke
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J.E.
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Lieutenant
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East Yorks.
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Dunn
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W.A.
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Lieutenant
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A.& S.H.
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Filliter
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L.O.
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Lieutenant
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Hampshire
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Haslett
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H.G.
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Lieutenant
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East Yorks
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Hawkesworth
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R.E.
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Henderson
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E.F.
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R.A.S.C.
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Hutchinson
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D.E.
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Lieutenant
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D.L.I.
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Kittle
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N.H.C.
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Lieutenant
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Worcesters
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Langton
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T.B.
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Lieutenant
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Irish Guards
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Littledale
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Lieutenant
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General List
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Martin
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J.A.
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General List
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Meikle
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J.S.W.
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Lieutenant
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R.N.F.
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G.E.
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Lieutenant
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Black Watch
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Pearson-Gregory
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J.S.M.
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Lieutenant
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Gren. Guards
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Pritty
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J.F.C.
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H.L.I.
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Railton
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A.S.
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Lieutenant
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S. Staffs
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Roberts
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M.M.
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Lieutenant
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R.N.F.
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Russell
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T.C.D.A.
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Lieutenant
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Scots Guards
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R.H.
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Lieutenant
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General List
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Sillito
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H.D.
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Lieutenant
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A.& S.H.
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D.G.
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Lieutenant
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Black Watch
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Taylor
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G.P.
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Lieutenant
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Wiltshires
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Thompson
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J.G.
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Lieutenant
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R.T.R.
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Turrell
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R.G.
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General List
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Barnby
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David, G.
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East Yorks
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Barker
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E.N.
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R.A.S.C.
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Delacour
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L.D.
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2/Lieutenant
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S. Staffs
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Dickson
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W.A.R.
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R.A.
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M.J.
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Hampshire
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Frampton
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T.G.
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R.A.
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Gurmin
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H.H.
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2/Lieutenant
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Buffs.
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Lepine
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2/Lieutenant
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S. Staffs
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MacDonald
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W.M.
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General List
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Moss
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E.J.
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Green Howards
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Murphy
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2/Lieutenant
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R.N.F.
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Nixon
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J.F.
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2/Lieutenant
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R.N.F.
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Robertson
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2/Lieutenant
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A.& S.H.
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Robinson
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R.C.
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2/Lieutenant
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Essex
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Tonkin
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J.E.
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2/Lieutenant
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R.N.F.
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In the Spring of 1946, 45RM Commando arrived in the Far East to strengthen the only remaining Commando Brigade, 3 Commando Brigade. In October 1946, after the disbandment of Nos 1 and 5 Army Commando units (merged as No.1/5 Commando), the Brigade was then redesignated as 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
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Marine Ronald Altringham died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Mrs. H. Altringham, of Hackney, London.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Harry Anson was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed.
Marine William Appleby was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of Herbert Appleby, and of Elizabeth Ellen Appleby, of Spennymoor, Co. Durham.
Marine William Barrington died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Termoli. Husband of Winifred Elizabeth Barrington, of Wellington, Somerset.
Marine Cyril Basham was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of J. E. and Alice Hilda Basham, of Fulham, London.
Marine George Bates died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Son of William Henry and Ethel Georgina Bates, of Kilburn, Middlesex.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Percy Bone died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Son of George Albert and Alice Ada Bone, of Palmers Green, Middlesex.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Marine Alexander Bremner died during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Son of Robert and Alice Maud Bremner, of Erith, Kent.
Marine Henry Burfitt died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Albert and Lucy Burfitt, of Ogmore Vale, Glamorgan.
Marine Francis Burgess died during operations at Anzio, Italy.
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Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Marine Leslie Bustard died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Herbert William and Violet Clayton Bustard, of Wallasey, Cheshire.
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Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Son of Clarence Walter and Irene May Chapman; husband of Joan Ellen Chapman, of Reading, Berkshire.
Marine Herbert Cockitt died during operations at Anzio, Italy. Son of William and Ellen Cockitt, of Macclesfield, Cheshire.
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Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Lance Corporal Gordon Colby died of wounds during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Robert Herbert Colby and Esther Colby, of Sleaford, Lincolnshire.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine Arthur Coomber died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Robert Edwin and Daisy Coomber, of Withyham, Sussex.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine Peter Coombes died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
[Image] Gillian Buck, daughter of Mne. James Major 40RM.
Lieutenant Brian Arthur Cooper died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Albert Edward Valentine and Ethel Celia Cooper, of Croydon, Surrey.
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Corporal James Corcoran died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of James and Alice Corcoran; husband of Joan Corcoran of Wainscott, Kent.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Colour Sergeant Arthur Cornish died on board H.M.H.S. St. David. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Sicily. Son of Arthur and Ethel Rose Cornish, of Leytonstone, London.
Corporal William Craddock died during operations in Italy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Craddock; husband of Daphne Pamela Craddock, of Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Marine John Craig died during operations at Anzio, Italy. Son of John Joseph and Ida Craig.
Corporal David Dixon was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of George and Elizabeth Dixon, of Skewen, Glamorgan.
Marine Harry Dowson died at 151 Field Ambulance during operations at Sicily. Son of Harry and Gertrude Dowson, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Lieutenant Charles Dutton died during operations on the island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
Son of Charles Frederick and Dorothy Isabel Dutton, of Purley, Surrey.
His brother Lieutenant Derek Alan Dutton, No 6 Commando, also died in service 14 days later.
Marine Maurice Edwards was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed.
Captain Michael Ephraums MC died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Hugh Cyril and Elsie Caroline Ephraums, of Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, Kent. Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst commander of 'A' troop at the Pachino Peninsula on the 10th July 1943.
Marine George Evans died of wounds inflicted during operations in Italy. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service with the Allied Armies in Italy. Son of George and Ethel May Evans, of Tilbury, Essex.
Lance Corporal Robert Fallas died at sea whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel in Sicily. Son of John and Jane Fallas, husband of Margaret Fallas, of Tarbert, Argyllshire.
Marine Robert Farrell was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of Robert and Elizabeth A. Farrell, of Manchester.
Sergeant Ernest Finch died during operations in Italy. Son of Ernest Edward and Elizebeth Agnes Nora Finch, of Peckham, London.
Marine George Fisk was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of James William and Mabel Annie Fisk.
Lance Corporal Ronald Foster died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine James Ganner died during operations at Anzio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Donald Gee died during operations against the enemy held Dalmatian island of Brac, Yugoslavia (now Croatia).
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Frederick Goodyer-Kettley was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of Stephen Percy and Gertrude Ena Elisabeth Goodyer-Kettley, of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.
Marine William Gorrie died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of John and Margaret Gorrie, of Stenhousemuir, Stirlingshire. Named on the Larbert War Memorial.
Marine Patrick Griffin died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Harry Guinan died at the Military Hospital, Parkhurst, Isle of Wight.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Lance Corporal Leslie Harvey died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Colour Sergeant Frederick Harwood died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of Arthur and Grace Harwood; husband of Dorothy May Harwood, of Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Marine Robert Hays died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Francis and Elizabeth Griffen Hays, of Barrmill, Ayrshire.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Corporal Albert Heath died at Rouen, France after the Dieppe raid. Son of Charles and Annie Heath; husband Of Glenoes Dorothy Heath, of Wandsworth, London.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Marine Douglas Herman died during operations at Anzio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Corporal George Heryet died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Captain William Hiles died during operations at Sarande, Albania.
Lieutenant Bertram Hill died during operations in the Dalmatian Islands. His death is reported on the Naval History website as being caused by an explosion.
Marine Norman Hopper died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Son of Charles Edward and Ethel Bugbird Hopper.
Marine Michael Jeffers, from Fontenoy Street Liverpool, was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. Son of James and Catherine Jeffers, of Liverpool.
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Marine John Jones died at 151 Light Field Ambulance, Syracuse, Sicily.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Marine Edward Klincke died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Lieutenant Ian Laidlaw died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
Marine William Little died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Son of Samuel G. Mackinstry and Agnes S. Mackinstry, of Greenock, Renfrewshire.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Dennis McGlashon died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Lance Corporal Geoffrey Mole, RAMC attached to 40RM Commando, died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Marine Edwin Moody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Albert Edward and Mary Moody, of Lenham, Kent. Brother of Don, Frank, Dick, and Jimmy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Kenneth Morgan died at Banstead Military Hospital, Sutton, Surrey.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Thomas Mulvey was one of five commandos who died from injuries sustained in the accidental explosion of an ammunition truck in S
Marine Douglas Musgrove died during operations at Anzio, Italy.
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[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Alec Nash died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Births Registered April, May, June 1921 in Clutton, Somerset.
Marine Joseph Nightingale died during operations at Termoli, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine Christopher Ockwell died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Peter Orman died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of Albert Ernest and Agnes Emma Orman, of Totton, Hampshire, England.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Leonard Pain died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Henry Pember died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
Marine Alfred Pickering died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Son of Arthur and Rose Lilian Pickering, of Bow, London.
Marine Ronald Pincher died during operations at Sarande, Albania. Son of Emily Jane Pincher and the late William Pincher, of Bilston, Staffs.
Corporal Edward Pitt died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Marine John Platt from Manchester was reported missing presumed died during operations at Anzio, Italy. He has no known grave.
Major Norman Porter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Marine Wallace Powell died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of Ernest and Elizabeth Powell, of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England.
Marine George Pratt died during operations at Sarande, Albania. Son of Mrs. A. Pratt, of Witney, Oxfordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine William Rhodes was reported missing presumed died during operations at Dieppe, France. He is remembered on Special Memorial 2.F.4. in the cemetery.
Husband of Hilda May Rhodes, of Southsea, Hampshire.
Marine Robert Rutter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Sergeant William Scott died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Lance Corporal Dennis Short died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine Samuel Simpson died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Marine Frank Spencer was one of five commandos who died from injuries sustained in the accidental explosion of an ammunition truck in Sicily. He is buried in a collective grave with Marines Robert Denmark, Ernest Porter, and Albert Wise.
Sources
CWGC.
Marine William St.Ange died during operations at Sarande, Albania. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. St. Ange, of Southampton and Eastleigh, Hampshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Lance Corporal Kenneth Sutcliffe died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Sergeant Leslie Swan died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Harold Swift died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Robert and Eunice Swift, of Lower Broughton, Salford, Lancashire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Ronald Tack died during operations at Anzio, Italy. Son of Joseph and Nellie Tack, of Ilford, Essex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Kenneth Tarrant died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Son of Edward and Ada Elizabeth Tarrant, of Moulton, Northamptonshire.
Corporal Frank Toes died during operations at Termoli, Italy.
Marine James Towers died during operations at Anzio, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Marine Anthony Turner died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel. Son of John and M. E. Turner, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Marine John Turrell died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of John Charles and Austena Turrell, of King's Norton, Birmingham.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Lieutenant Paul Wedgwood died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
Marine Robert Wood died during operations at Milna on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
Corporal John Woodall died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER |
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADAM
|
W.M.
|
Capt
|
Lon.Scottish; Adj. May 45
|
WD 1945
|
|
John, Moir
|
Mne
|
PO/X4237
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ronald, Leslie
|
Mne
|
CH/X112202
|
|
CWGC
|
|
ANDERSON
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/X107001
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Charles
|
Mne
|
PLY/X1674
|
|
LBL
|
|
David, Charles
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
(CA98)
|
|
Harry, R.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/X100156
|
|
LBL
|
|
Richard, Harry
|
Sgt
|
|
BEM
|
(CA96)
|
|
ASHTON
|
P
|
Mne
|
PO/X109636
|
|
& No.3 Cdo (No.3 WD Field Returns 1943)
|
ATKINSON
|
O.M.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
WD July 45; LBL
|
Basil,McGonigle
|
Sgt
|
CH/X 1409
|
MM (45RM)
|
WO/373/47/149
|
|
Walter
|
Mne
|
EX/3144
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/131/1
|
|
James, Sidney
|
CSM
|
PLY/X746
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BARCLAY
|
|
Major
|
|
|
ADM202/87
|
William
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA110)
|
|
BARLOW
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/X102633T
|
to 4CdoBde 8Sep45.
|
WD
|
BARRETT
|
Wilfred,Douglas
|
Cpl
|
EX/3894
|
lka Blackpool
|
(LL10),(CA120), (CARMs)
|
William, Henry
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109107
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Cyril, Edward
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3085
|
|
LBL
|
|
George, Henry
|
Mne
|
EX/ 962
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BAXTER
|
David
|
Mne
|
|
lka Bristol
|
(CA120)
|
BAYERS
|
W.
|
|
|
|
PG
|
Jeffrey, Charles
|
Lieut (Major)
|
|
MBE,MC
|
WO/373/57/513, PG
|
|
BEAUMONT
|
R.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/X118455
|
& 45RM
|
(LL2) (CARMs)
|
Harwood, F.G.
|
CSM
|
PLY/X 458
|
MM (& 45RM)
|
(CA65)
|
|
BEBEE
|
R. 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
CH/X104076
|
to 4 CdoBde 8Sep45
|
WD; PG 40RM
|
BEDBOROUGH
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
BEER
|
Charles,Kennedy
|
Mne
|
PLY/X111339
|
|
PG
|
Jack
|
Sgt
|
CH/X 844
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BEGLEY
|
P.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/X102093
|
to 4 Cdo Bde Sept45.
|
WD
|
BELBIN
|
G.O.
|
Lieut
|
|
OC 'S' tp.
|
WD Apr45 Appendix F1
|
BELL
|
R.W.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/X 482
|
|
LL2 & CA RMs
|
BENNETT
|
G
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104943
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Henry, Wiggie
|
CSM
|
CH/X 512
|
MM
|
(CA82)
|
|
Stanley, John
|
Mne
|
CH/X 112955
|
|
(CA97), CA RMs
|
|
BERGUM
|
Glyn
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA110)
|
BERKLEY
|
Walter
|
CSgt
|
|
|
(CA107)
|
BERRIFF
|
Arthur, Maurice
|
Lieut. QM
|
|
|
WD Oct'42; adm202/87
|
BETTS
|
Joshua, Charles
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(CA63)
|
George, Reginald
|
Mne
|
CH/X 105473
|
MM
|
WO/373/93
|
|
BIRCH
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2668
|
|
CA RMs
|
Arthur
|
Mne
|
PO/X 114618
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BISSENDEN
|
Des
|
Mne
|
CH/X110654
|
|
(CA114); CA RMs
|
Albert, Henry
|
Cpl
|
PO/X 4970
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BLOSS
|
R.
|
Mne
|
CH/X111643
|
|
PG; CARMs
|
John, Arthur
|
Mne
|
PO/X 117494
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BLUMSOM
|
George, Richard
|
Mne
|
CH/X3155
|
|
CA RMs, Forum
|
Percy
|
Cpl
|
EX/ 962
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Geoffrey
|
Mne
|
PO/X 3189
|
|
LBL
|
|
Stanley
|
Sgt
|
RAMC
|
BEM
|
(CA18);(CA66)
|
|
BOTHE
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
BOWLER
|
C.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/X104047(D)
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
James
|
Mne
|
PO/X107052
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/36/1
|
|
BRADFORD
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
Arthur, Marcus
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA102)
|
|
John, William, E.
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
WD Oct'42; WO373/47/146
|
|
William, Joseph
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3580
|
|
LBL
|
|
Leslie, Charles
|
Mne
|
PLY/X105411
|
MM
|
WD Oct'42; (CA108)
|
|
BRAMPTON
|
S.
|
|
|
|
PG
|
Terence, Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/X 105010
|
MM
|
LBL
|
|
Alexander
|
Mne
|
CH/X 104278
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BRIGGS
|
G.C.P.H.
|
Revd
|
|
|
WD Feb'43
|
BRISTOWE
|
Frank, Hilary
|
Capt later Col
|
|
|
CA 96; CVA PG
|
Jeffrey
|
Sgt
|
PO/X110093
|
|
Cert. of Service
|
|
BROCKBANK
|
|
2nd Lieut
|
|
|
WD Mar'43; LBL
|
BROWN
|
B.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/X104865
|
|
CA RMs
|
Jack
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109374
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Stephen, T.F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X111140
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
CH/X 1085
|
|
LBL
|
|
William
|
Mne
|
PLY/X107517
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Henry, Thomas
|
Mne
|
CH/X110667
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Francis, E.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/X113057
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BURGUM
|
Glynn
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X2694
|
|
(CA110); CA RMs
|
BURNS
|
W
|
Mne
|
|
lka Hull
|
(CA103); PG
|
BURROWS
|
L.J.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/X103718
|
to 4 CdoBde 8Sep45
|
WD
|
Leslie, Mears
|
Mne
|
PO/X 113418
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BYE
|
Charles, Henry, Beresford
|
CSgt
|
CH/X1511
|
&42RM
|
(CA56)
|
Edward, Stewart, 'Eddie'
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA39) and others
|
|
Harry, Watt
|
Pte
|
14421247 RAMC
|
DCM
|
LL 3
|
|
Arthur, John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3413
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Edward, Albert
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 103413
|
|
CWGC
|
|
William, Henry
|
Mne
|
CH/X110490
|
PoW Italy 1945 | WO344/55/1 | |
CARLAN
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
CARROLL
|
T.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X105493
|
|
CA RMs
|
Stanley, William
|
Mne
|
EX/1131
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/56/2
|
|
CARVEY
|
'Knife'
|
|
|
|
PG
|
CASS
|
Donald, R.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108143
|
|
(CA110); CA RMs
|
CATCHPOLE
|
|
RSM
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
John
|
Mne
|
PO/X 108069
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CHAPMAN
|
|
2nd Lieut
|
|
|
WD Nov'42
|
CHAPMAN
|
Charles,Clarence
|
Mne
|
EX/ 1169
|
|
LBL
|
CHAPMAN
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/X109475
|
MBE
|
(CA92); CA RMs
|
CHARLES
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/X110882
|
'P' Tp,
|
CA RMs; WD report 21May44
|
CHENEY
|
J.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104367
|
to 4 Cdo Bde 8Sep45
|
WD
|
Richard, Sydney
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CHURCHER
|
A.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA110)
|
CHURCHILL
|
J.D.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X111784
|
|
CA RMs
|
CHURCHILL
|
Philip, J.
|
CSgt
|
PO/X2314
|
|
CA RMs
|
CHURCHILL
|
W.
|
Mne
|
PO/X105486
|
8Sep45 to 4 Cdo Bde
|
(WD) (CA75)
|
CLARK
|
James, Adam
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA90)
|
CLARKSON
|
Herbert
|
Sgt
|
PO/x109343
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Edgar, G.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/X110919
|
PoW
|
CA RMs
|
|
CLEE
|
Dennis
|
|
|
|
NP (Coventry Eve. Telegraph24July45)
|
Herbert
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104331
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COEY
|
John, A.
|
Mne
|
PO/X106776
|
|
CA 103, CA RMs
|
Gordon, David
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 112755
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ernest, Leonard
|
Mne
|
CH/X3341
|
PoW
|
(CA103); PG
|
|
COLLINS
|
Ken
|
|
|
|
CVA obit
|
Alan, Douglas
|
Capt
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, James
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X 1394
|
DCM
|
WO373/47/148
|
|
COOKE
|
F.
|
|
|
|
PG
|
Arthur, W.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/X 113203
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Peter, Lonsdale
|
Mne
|
CH/X 110269
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Charles
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X104215
|
MM,MID
|
WO 373/47/79
|
|
Brian, Arthur
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COOPER
|
|
Lieut
|
|
|
Navy Lists Aug'44
|
COOPER
|
E.R.
|
Capt.later Major
|
439
|
|
WD Sep45; CA RMs
|
Herbert, James
|
Mne
|
PO/X108789
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COPSEY
|
David
|
Lieut
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
James, Ernest, B.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X 1679
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Arthur, Henry
|
CSgt
|
CH/X 1013
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COSHAM
|
C.E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104368
|
to 4 Cdo Bde 8Sep45.
|
WD
|
COTTON
|
Cyril, William
|
Mne
|
PO/X114490
|
|
(CA100); CA RMs
|
COX
|
W.G.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(LL7)
|
William, H.C.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X108062
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, Henry
|
Mne |
CH/X 110791
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CROPPER
|
Walter, Watkinson
|
Cpl
|
PO/X113289
|
|
CA RMs; WD report 21May44;
|
Leonard
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC; WD Nov'42
|
|
CULLERTON
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
WD / Dieppe report by Lt Lee
|
Raymond, Henry
|
Mne
|
PO/X1920
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/80/2
|
|
DALY
|
A.P.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X116516
|
|
CA RMs
|
DANDO
|
W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA90)
|
DANIELS
|
E.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109908
|
|
CA RMs
|
DAROCIN
|
Bernard
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA98)
|
Joseph, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
|
|
(CA114)
|
|
Albert, Ernest
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 6
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Reginald
|
Mne
|
PO/X 106905
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ian
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSO,MBE
|
LBL, CA RMs
|
|
Peter
|
Capt
|
133538
|
MC, R.A.M.C.
|
LG36983,p1427
|
|
Robert, Mc.
|
Mne
|
PO/X 109616
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DEVERAUX
|
|
Capt
|
|
'B' troop 1943
|
WD March 1943
|
DEWHURST
|
Herbert, R.G.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X106032
|
|
(CA62); CA RMs
|
H.S.
|
Mne
|
PO/X4736
|
|
PoW ADM222/111
|
|
Paul
|
CSgt
|
PO/X 107388
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DIX
|
Len, .W.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X104009
|
|
CA RMs; PG
|
David George
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X 2699
|
|
LBL
|
|
DODD
|
D
|
Lieut
|
|
|
Navy Lists / WD May45
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
EX/ 5685
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DRIDGE
|
A.F.
|
Mne
|
EX/4465
|
&43RM
|
CA RMs
|
Alfred
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X108140
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DUFFIELD
|
Jack, J.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X105926
|
|
(CA106); CA RMs
|
DUFFY
|
William
|
Mne
|
PO/X101146
|
|
(CA119); CA RMs
|
DUGGAN
|
W.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/X105080
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
DUNSMORE
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
DURE
|
Desmond Frank
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108167
|
|
(CA98); CA RMs
|
DURKIN
|
Bernard, A.
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X104278
|
|
(CA98); CA RMs
|
Charles, L.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DWAN
|
'Lofty'
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
CWGC = Commonwealth War Graves Commission
CA (with number) = Commando Association newsletter.
CA RMs = Commando Association list of 2000+ Royal Marine Commandos.
PG = Commando Veterans Archive Photo Gallery
LL = Commando Association Lost Legion lists.
LG = London Gazettes reference.
WD = War Diary.
WO = National Archives records of the War Office.
DEFE = National Archives records of the Ministry of Defence.
ADM = National Archives records of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, etc.
LBL = Light Blue Lanyard author Jeffrey Charles Beadle.
NP =Newspaper report.
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Peter
|
Sgt
|
CH/X109658
|
Police Intake
|
(LL4)(CA104)
|
|
EASTER
|
L.A.
|
Sgt
|
PO/X3865
|
BEM
(and 46RM)
|
CA RMs
|
Edward, William
|
Capt
|
426
|
MC
|
WO 373/47/159
|
|
EDGE
|
|
|
PLY/X116921
|
|
CA RMs
|
Maurice, Albert
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
|
Leonard, George
|
Mne
|
PO/X 5111
|
|
(PG)
|
|
ELLIS
|
G.C.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X3051
|
|
CA RMs
|
EMBLETON
|
K
|
Cpl
|
|
|
5Dec43 WD ref ADM202/87
|
EMMETT
|
A.D.
|
CSgt
|
|
|
CA RMs
|
ENGLISH
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
PO/X110596
|
|
CVA PG 40RM
|
Michael, Jarvis
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
CWGC
|
|
ESCREET
|
Norman, Leonard
|
Cpl
|
PO/X114727
|
& CMWTC
|
CA86 & CA RMs
|
ETHERIDGE
|
Peter, J.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X115103
|
& 45RM
|
CA 88 & CA RMs
|
George, Albert
|
Mne
|
PO/X108340
|
MID
|
CWGC
|
|
EVANS
|
T.R. 'Tom'
|
Sgt
|
CH/X100438
|
|
CA RMs; CVA PG
|
Henry, John
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X 2081
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Robert, Scott
|
LCpl
|
PO/X 4043
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Maurice
|
Mne
|
PO/X 114817
|
|
CWGC
|
|
FARMER
|
James
|
Cpl
|
PO/X107526
|
|
CVA PG & CA RMs
|
FARNWORTH
|
G.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/X1420
|
|
CA RMs
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
PO/X2501
|
|
LBL
|
|
FARREN
|
E.
|
Mne
|
PO/X109876
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG
|
FEARNALL
|
R.A.
|
Mne
|
|
& 30AU
|
CA RMs
|
FERGUSON
|
Louis
|
TSM
|
|
|
CVA 40CDO
|
FERNIE
|
John
|
Mne
|
CH/X111915
|
|
CA115; CA RMs
|
Ernest, Edward
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X106278
|
|
CWGC
|
|
FINLAYSON
|
Kenneth, A.
|
Mne
|
CH/X100922
|
& 30AU
|
CA RMs
|
FINNIS
|
N.M.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/X3191
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
James
|
Cpl
|
CH/ X105359
|
|
CWGC
|
|
J.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/X103621
|
|
CWGC & CA RMs
|
|
FISHER
|
P.C.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X109459
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG
|
George, Ernest
|
Mne
|
PO/X 315
|
|
LBL
|
|
FLETCHER
|
D.
|
Mne
|
PO/X112551
|
PoW
|
CA RMs = 40RM
ADM222/111=41RM
|
FLOWERS
|
Eric
|
Mne
|
|
'Y' Tp
|
(CA92, CA94)
|
FORBES
|
John
|
Sgt
|
CH/X3163
|
To OCTU
|
(CA 103), CA RMs
|
FORD
|
|
LCpl
|
|
|
DEFE2/48
|
FORD
|
R.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/X2366
|
|
CA RMs
|
FORSYTH
|
R.E.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/X111197
|
|
CA RMs
|
Ronald, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 2825
|
|
CWGC; PG
|
|
Leslie, Herbert
|
Mne
|
PO/X115045
|
|
CWGC
|
|
FROST
|
K.G.
|
RQMS
|
PLY/X 475
|
BEM (& 42RM)
|
LL 5 & CA RMs
|
James, Maurice
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104839
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GARBUTT
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
NAVY LIST 1944
|
GARDINER
|
J.
|
Mne
|
CH/X104514
|
Wounded Italy
|
CA RMs
|
GARLAND
|
|
Mne
|
|
Wounded Dieppe
|
WD
|
GARNER
|
W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X2406
|
|
CA RMs
|
GARVEY
|
J.T.
|
Mne
|
PO/X2935
|
|
CA RMs
|
GASSON
|
Raymond,Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/X114537
|
&47RM, &45
|
CA RMs & CA96
|
GAULTON
|
Ray
|
Mne
|
CH/X101577
|
|
CA68 & CA RMs
|
Donald, Percy
|
Mne
|
EX/ 1172
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GIBBS
|
Walter, Andrew
|
Cpl
|
CH/X110618
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG, CA61
|
GILES
|
D
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
GLEDHILL
|
A
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.101163
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
GLEDHILL
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
|
|
LL 11 & CA74
|
Frederick, Rex
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3095
|
|
LBL
|
|
GORDON
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
LBL
|
James, J.T.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X 100536
|
MM
|
WO373/47/155
|
|
William, Young
|
Mne
|
CH/X 105950
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GOSLING
|
Henry, Robert, Claude
|
Mne
|
PO/X3750
|
&43RM, &45
|
PG; CA 99 & CA RMs
|
Eric, William
|
Mne
|
PO/X 2274
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GOUGH
|
E.D.
|
Mne
|
CH/X111195
|
|
CA RMs
|
Harry, W.F.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Adm202/87,CWGC
|
|
Thomas, Patrick
|
Mne
|
EX 13408
|
|
CWGC; PG
|
|
Patrick
|
Mne
|
CH/X 112120
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GRUNDY
|
F.W.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X103683
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG
|
Francis, Harold
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108141
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/127/1
|
|
GUINAN
|
H.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X3353
|
|
CA RMs
|
Robert, William
|
Mne
|
PLY/X4097
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HAIG
|
David, Douglas
|
Mne
|
CH/X107112
|
|
LL 5,CA 86,CA RMs
|
HALL
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2147
|
|
LL5, CA RMs
|
Edward, Oliver
|
Cpl
|
CH/X 104537
|
MID
|
CWGC
|
|
HANLON
|
Walter
|
Mne
|
EX/1715
|
|
CA 82, CA RMs
|
HARPER
|
Alf
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
HARRIES
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Sidney, Bertram, 'Red'
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105299
|
& 30AU
|
CA110, CA RMs
|
|
HARRIS
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/X103188
|
|
CA RMs
|
HART
|
L.
|
Mne
|
PO/X111090?
|
'Q' Troop, LKA Daventry
|
CA 93, CA RMs,
|
HART
|
Les, P.
|
Mne
|
CH/X102176?
|
|
CA RMs, plaque SB
|
William, J.A.
|
CSgt
|
PLY/X 2905
|
|
CWGC; WD Dieppe report / WD Oct'42
|
|
Leslie, George
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X3864
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Frederick C.W.
|
CSgt
|
PLY/X 2685
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HARWOOD
|
R.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108284
|
'P' Troop
|
CA 93, CA RMs
|
Colin, W.H.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
LBL
|
|
Frank, Reginald
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X100676
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HAWKINS
|
J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X103962
|
to 4 Cdo Bde 8Sep45.
|
WD
|
Kenneth, Scott
|
CSM
|
CH/X 1120
|
MM,MID
|
WO373/47/170
|
|
Robert, Griffen
|
Mne
|
PO/X 113795
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Albert
|
Cpl
|
CH/X 1967
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Richard
|
Mne
|
PO/X 4047
|
|
LBL
|
|
William, John
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2485
|
PoW
|
CA 100, CA RMs
|
|
Peter, W.C.
|
Maj.Gen
|
|
DSC,MC,MID
|
Adm202/87
|
|
Alfred, Walter
|
Sgt
|
CH/X 112355
|
|
LBL
|
|
Alexander, F.
|
Mne
|
EX/ 3189
|
|
LBL
|
|
Douglas, Alfred
|
Mne
|
PO/X 2835
|
|
CWGC
|
|
George, William
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2855
|
|
CWGC
|
|
William, Bertram
|
Mne
|
PO/X 2397
|
|
LBL
|
|
Harry, Lowe
|
Mne
|
PO/X 104141
|
|
LBL
|
|
William, Jenkin
|
Capt
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
A.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/X3228
|
& 41RM
|
CA 112, CA RMs
|
|
HILL
|
A.S.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X2970
|
|
CA RMs
|
Bertram, Peter
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC;WD Nov'42
|
|
Henry, William
|
Sgt
|
EX/ 5515
|
MID
|
CWGC
|
|
Reginald,Hemming
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3235
|
|
LBL
|
|
HILL
|
T.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X115831
|
|
LL 6, CA RMs; Possible in PG
|
HISCOX
|
Henry, James
|
Mne
|
EX/5077
|
|
CA 113;CA RMs; G&L May/June2001
|
Victor, Frederick
|
Mne
|
CH/X 112644
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HODGE
|
F.L.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X22553
|
|
CA RMs
|
HOLLIDAY
|
Cyril, W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X109100
|
|
CA 98, CA RMs
|
William, Morgan
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X110136
|
MM
|
LG; CVA PG
|
|
Norman, Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/X 117193
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Michael, Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/X110133
|
CA 96, CA RMs
|
||
HORSFIELD
|
J.H.
|
RSM
|
CH/X1175; HQ Troop
|
CGM, MM ? (&SAS/SBS)
|
CA 93, CA RMs
|
HORSLEY
|
J.H.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X121701
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
Robert, Dyer
|
Major
|
|
MC
|
Adm202/87, CVA PG
|
|
HOULTON
|
Frederick, W
|
Mne
|
CH/X111169
|
|
CA 56, CA RMs
|
HOWARD
|
R.E.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X117595
|
|
CA RMs
|
HOWARD
|
|
CSgt
|
|
'Q' Tp 1943
|
WD March 1943
|
Geoffrey, Robert
|
Mne
|
PO/X 116193
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HUMPHREY
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
PO/X2810
|
Blinded in action
|
CA 108, CA RMs
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 2458
|
|
LBL
|
|
Joseph
|
Mne
|
CH/X103795
|
|
CWGC & RMHS
|
|
Herbert, Oliver
|
Lieut
|
|
MiD
|
Adm202/87
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X112964
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HURST
|
R
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
James
|
Mne
|
CH/X 2331
|
|
LBL
|
|
HUTCHINSON
|
Thomas
|
TSM
|
|
BEM
|
CA 89
|
HYDE
|
C.A.
|
Mne
|
|
& 41RM
|
CA RMs
|
IREDALE
|
W.H.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X107491
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
JACKMAN
|
E.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Woking (LL6)
|
Thomas
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 100733
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Peter
|
Mne
|
CH/X 111786
|
|
CWGC
|
|
JAMES
|
C
|
LCpl
|
PO/X113177
|
|
WD Sep'45
|
George, Henry
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 110924
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Russell, Keith
|
Mne
|
PO/X 108891
|
|
LBL
|
|
JAQUES
|
Ronald
|
Mne
|
CH/X110744
|
|
CA 110, CA RMs
|
Francis Hubert
|
Tpr
|
ARMY 305985
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Michael
|
Mne
|
PO/X 105426
|
|
LBL
|
|
JOCHAM
|
F.G.F.
|
Mne
|
CH/X111805
|
|
CA RMs
|
JOHNSON
|
C.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/X108238
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Ernest, Warren
|
Mne
|
PO/X117126
|
PoW Italy
|
WO344/163/2
|
|
George, A.T.W.
|
Sgt
|
PO/X 3191
|
MM
|
LL 7
|
|
Ronald
|
Mne
|
CH/X109807
|
|
CWGC, CA RMS
|
|
JOHNSTONE
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
DEFE2/48
|
JOLLY
|
Arthur, Robert
|
Mne
|
PO/X4173
|
PoW Dieppe
|
CVA PG;CA RMs
|
John
|
Mne
|
CH/X 2429
|
|
CWGC
|
|
JORDAN
|
E.H.
|
CSgt
|
|
|
WD Jan'43
|
JORDAN
|
R.E.S.
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 79
|
KAYE
|
Terry
|
Mne
|
|
CA 65
|
|
KEERS
|
A.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/X107464
|
|
CA RMs
|
John, Francis
|
Mne
|
CH/X 2555
|
|
LBL
|
|
KELLY
|
William, John
|
TSM
|
PLY/X101002
|
& 47RM
|
CA 84, CA RMs
|
Roy
|
Mne
|
CH/X 111228
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Howard
|
Mne
|
PLY/X101997
|
|
CWGC
|
|
KERR
|
R.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X111838
|
&41RM, &45
|
LL 7, CA RMs
|
KETTLEWELL
|
|
Mne
|
|
wounded Dieppe
|
WD, LBL
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
EX/ 3726
|
|
CWGC
|
|
KING
|
George, E
|
Cpl
|
CH/X111881
|
|
CA 119, CA RMs
|
KING
|
William, H.
|
Mne
|
PO/X108361
|
|
CA 110, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
KINNIMONT
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
EX/2809
|
|
CA RMs
|
Ernest, Arthur
|
Sgt
|
PO/X 105560
|
MM,MID
|
WO 373/47/88; CVA PG
|
|
Edward, Sydney
|
Mne
|
CH/X 3417
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, Frederick, Peter
|
Sgt then Lieut
|
CH/X100186
|
MiD (&30AU)
|
LBL, CVA PG, (CA116)
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER |
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reginald, Arthur
|
Mne
|
PLY/X3859
|
|
LBL
|
|
Ian, Douglas
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LAISHAM
|
|
Cpl
|
|
May be ident with Leyshon
|
LBL
|
John, Frederick
|
Mne
|
CH/X.101829
|
PoW 1945
|
CA RMs
|
|
LAWDON
|
Dan
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
LEATHERBARROW
|
C
|
Lt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Le FEVRE
|
Ronald, F.W.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.105300
|
|
CA 119,CA RMs
|
David, Rupert, Nelson
|
Mne
|
PO/X5001
|
|
LBL
|
|
LEEK
|
William, H.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X1585
|
|
CA 92, CA RMs
|
LEES
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
LBL
|
LEEWORTHY
|
William
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.103938
|
|
CA 110, CVA PG; WD Sep'45
|
LENIHAN, or, LENIHAM
|
Denis, James
|
Mne
|
CH/X11605
|
|
CA119, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
LENNON
|
James
|
Mne
|
PO/X.101670
|
|
PG; CA119; CA RMs
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
EX/3720
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LEWIS
|
John
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
LEYSHON
|
W. Richard
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.109445
|
|
WD Sep'45; (CA94)
|
LILLICO
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
DEFE2/48
|
LIST
|
A.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.108620
|
to 4Cdo Bde 8 Sep45
|
WD
|
William, Armstrong
|
Mne
|
CH/X.113276
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LITTLEWOOD
|
W
|
A/Sgt Maj
|
|
|
NAVY LIST Oct44
|
LOE
|
Harold, G.
|
Capt
|
|
Instructor after Dieppe
|
WD Oct'42; CA 110; CVA PG
|
Norman, Harry
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LUCAS
|
George, B.W.
|
Major
|
|
MBE
|
Qr Master 40 RM Cdo (Navy Lists) (CA21)(CA80)
|
LUMSDEN
|
|
Major
|
|
|
WD Oct'42
|
MacKENZIE
|
A
|
Cpl
|
|
|
LL 8
|
John
|
Mne
|
EX/4156
|
|
CWGC (poss image in PG)
|
|
Michael, Stuart
|
Capt
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
MADDEN
|
C.J.
|
LCpl
|
7348916
|
|
RAMC;
WD Sept'45
|
MAILEY
|
David, 'Don'
|
Cpl
|
CH/X1871
|
|
PG; from Bangor; Nothern Whig newspaper 5/9/42
|
James, Albert
|
Mne
|
CH/X111755
|
|
.
|
|
MALCOLM
|
A.T.
|
Mne
|
|
|
WD Jan'43
|
George
|
TSM
|
PLY/X 639
|
MM,MID
|
CWGC
|
|
MANN
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X3845
|
|
CA 92
|
James, Calvert
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSO
|
CWGC
|
|
Frederick,Henry,George
|
CSM
|
PO/X1227
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Leslie, George
|
Lieut (later Col)
|
|
Awarded MC Korea
|
LBL, CA RMs, LG39230,p2749
|
|
MARSHALL
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
Lionel, Guy, Bradford
|
Capt
|
|
MC bar
|
CWGC
|
|
MARTIN
|
F
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
Hugh, Fortune
|
RSM
|
CH.X.501
|
Dieppe
|
40RM Cdo WD; WO373/185/417
|
|
MATTERS
|
Philip, Richard
|
Major
|
|
|
DEFE2/48
|
MATTERS
|
John, Geoffrey
|
Lieut
|
|
MID
|
NAVY LIST 1944
|
Fredrick, Gordon
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.112579
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Neil,Stanley,Eustace
|
Major
|
|
MID
|
CA 85, LBL
|
|
McALISTER
|
R
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
McCALLUM
|
J.S.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.106865
|
to 4 Cdo Bde 8Sep45.
|
WD
|
McCOLL
|
P.J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
Adjutant20Feb44 WD-Adm202/87
|
McCONKEY
|
Richard
|
Mne
|
CH/X2677
|
|
CA 18, CA RMs
|
Norman
|
Cpl
|
PO/X4530
|
wounded Dieppe
|
CWGC; Possible image in PG
|
|
Ernest
|
Mne
|
PO/X3758
|
|
LBL
|
|
Joseph, Christopher
|
Mne
|
PLY/X3027
|
|
LBL
|
|
Dennis, Patrick
|
Mne
|
CH/X.111797
|
|
CWGC
|
|
McKELLAR
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
WD Feb'43; Adm202/87
|
George
|
Cpl
|
EX3363
|
MID
|
CWGC
|
|
McKENNA
|
R.
|
Sgt
|
PO/X.4987
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
McKISSOCK
|
David (query Danny)
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 89; PG
|
MCKNIGHT
|
Willie
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
McNALLY
|
W.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.105714
|
'Y' Troop
|
CA 93, CA RMs
|
MCNEIL
|
Charles, jim
|
Mne
|
PO/X.108653
|
Left Cdo own request
|
CA RMs
|
MEACOCK
|
R.
|
LCpl
|
CH/X107236
|
|
CA RMs
|
MEECHAN
|
J.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.103281
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Jiames, Frederick, 'Jim'
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.3362
|
PoW
|
CA 77, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
|
Reginald Herbert
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.2450
|
|
LBL
|
|
MILLER
|
D.G.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X.106953
|
LKA - S.Africa
|
CA RMs
|
MILLINS
|
R.D.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.114506
|
|
CA RMs
|
MILLS
|
F.S.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X3873
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
Frederick, Charles
|
Mne
|
PLY/X2430
|
|
LBL
|
|
MILLWARD
|
Ernest
|
Mne
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
MITCHELL
|
John, Richard, H.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X.103988
|
MID
|
CA 119
|
Robert, Tweedie
|
Sgt
|
PO/X.115392
|
|
CA 105, CA RMs
|
|
Geoffrey .E
|
LCpl
|
6105340
|
RAMC
|
CWGC
|
|
Edwin, John
|
Mne
|
CH/X.112355
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Kenneth, William
|
Mne
|
CH/ X.110478
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Henry, William
|
LCpl
|
CH/X.1618
|
|
CWGC
|
|
MORGAN
|
L.T.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X.106462
|
|
CA103, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
Timothy, Dennis, 'Dai'
|
Lieut(later Lt.Col)
|
|
MC
|
CA 95/G&L Jul'92 40Cdo&OC42Cdo
|
|
MORRELL
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
WD Aug45 Trng.program
|
MORRIS
|
K.C.
|
CSgt
|
CH/X.100854
|
|
LBL, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
MORRIS
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
MORTON
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
LBL
|
Alfred
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
|
MULLINS
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL (PoW)
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
PO/X.105260
|
|
CWGC
|
|
MUNDAY, or, MUNDY
|
L.R. 'Les'
|
Mne
|
CH/X.104014
|
|
CA RMs; PG
|
MURPHY
|
Edward 'Eddie'
|
Lieut
|
|
DSM
|
CA 104; Navy Lists Sept.'44
|
James, Rudd
|
Mne
|
CH/X2683
|
|
PoW
|
|
MUSCROFT
|
Stanley
|
Mne
|
|
'Y' troop
|
WD MAY44; Forum post
|
MUSGOVE
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
WD45/40-MAY
|
Douglas, James
|
Mne
|
PO/X 4732
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Alec
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109509
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
CH/X 2218
|
|
LBL
|
|
NEALE
|
Raymond
|
Lieut I.O.
|
|
MID
|
DEFE2/48
|
NEEP
|
Edwin, P. 'Eddie'
|
LCpl
|
|
|
Reverend (CA102)
|
NICHOLSON
|
C.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.107959
|
|
CA RMs
|
NICKLIN
|
R.D.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.106289
|
|
CA RMs
|
Joseph
|
Mne
|
PO/X.105298
|
|
CWGC; PG
|
|
NIXON
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
NORTHERN
|
S.B.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.10103
|
|
CA RMs
|
NORTON
|
W.G.
|
Bugler
|
CH/X.105546
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
Sidney, Donald
|
Mne
|
CH/X.100025
|
|
CWGC, CA RMs
|
|
Arthur, Ray
|
Mne
|
PO/X 2308
|
|
LBL
|
|
O'BRIEN
|
J.D.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
WD Feb'43
|
John, Patrick, Joseph
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
WO373/47/153
|
|
Edward, Skilly
|
Mne
|
PO/X 1309
|
|
LBL
|
|
Frank, John
|
Mne
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Christopher, Thomas
|
Mne
|
PO/X.104971
|
|
CWGC
|
|
ODENDAAL
|
John, R.
|
Capt
|
& 43RM
|
B.E.M.
|
LBL, CA 50, LG36001, p2004
|
Peter, William
|
Mne
|
PO/X.107304
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Derrick, George
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PAGE
|
Albert, F.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.115351
|
'S' Troop
|
CA 93, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
Leonard, James
|
Mne
|
CH/X.110765
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PALMER
|
A.T.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.107586
|
|
CA RMs
|
PALMER
|
Ernest, Edward
|
Cpl
|
CH/X.103819
|
MM
|
LG 37013, p1791
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3323
|
|
LBL
|
|
Howard Denis
|
Mne
|
PO/X.107976
|
|
LBL
|
|
PARKER
|
Bryan
|
Lieut
|
|
|
LL 9
|
Robert Stevenson
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 2254
|
|
LBL
|
|
PARKER
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
PO/X.108648
|
Wounded
|
CA RMs, CVAPG,
Plaque SB
|
PARSONS
|
J.F. 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
CH/X.110137
|
|
CA 89, CA RMs
|
PATE
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X3209
|
& 41RM
|
LL 11, CA RMs
|
Neil
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X.103894
|
MM; (8Sep45 to 4CdoBde)
|
WO373/47/156; (WD) ; PG
|
|
PATTERSON
|
P.E.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X.110920
|
|
CA RMs
|
PAYNE
|
Ronald
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 90
|
George, Thomas
|
Mne
|
PO/X 4374
|
|
LBL
|
|
John, David, George
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Henry, Douglas, Haig, Allenby
|
Mne
|
EX/ 3500
|
|
LBL
|
|
PERRY
|
J.W.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X4089; 'X' Troop
|
& 45RM
|
CA 93, CA RMs
|
PERRY
|
Ron
|
Mne
|
|
'Y' Tp
|
CVA PG;
|
PETERS
|
E.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.116876
|
|
CA RMs
|
Joseph, Picton
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PHIPPS
|
Sidney
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.102819
|
|
CA 118, CA RMs
|
Alfred
|
Mne
|
CH/X 111702
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ronald
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.113394
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Edward, Albert
|
Cpl
|
CH/X 1257
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, Henry
|
Cpl |
EX/ 1240
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PLATT-CHANCE
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
WD Sept 45
|
PLIM
|
G.S. 'Sam'
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.114037
|
& 45RM
|
CA 104, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
POOK
|
I.J. 'Jim'
|
Lieut
|
|
& CMWTC
|
CA 99, CA RMs
|
POOK
|
William, C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
CA 119, CA RMs, CVA PG
|
Ernest, Willim
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.104940
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Norman, Maund
|
Major
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
POUNDS
|
T.V.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.104311T
|
to 4 CdoBde 8Sep45.
|
WD
|
POWELL
|
Eddie
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
Wallace, William, Alfred
|
Mne
|
CH/ X 3243
|
|
CWGC
|
|
POYNER
|
Ernest, James
|
Mne
|
CH/X.108764
|
'Q' troop
|
CVA Forum, CVA PG
|
George, Albert
|
Mne
|
PO/X114549
|
PoW Italy
|
WO344/258/1
|
|
George, Stephen
|
Mne
|
CH/X 3203
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PRITCHARD
|
S.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.102096
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Joseph
|
Mne
|
PO/X114527
|
PoW Italy
|
CA103.
|
|
QUIN, or, QUINN
|
G.E.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X.100129
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG
|
QUINN
|
T.K.
|
Mne
|
PO/X.113229
|
& 46RM (aka KAYE)
|
CA RMs
|
QUINNELL
|
S.L.
|
|
|
(lka Llanelli)
|
CA RMs
|
Alfred, William, John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X2920
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/263/1
|
|
RATCLIFFE
|
G.A.
|
Sgt
|
PO/X5051
|
|
CA RMs
|
RATTRAY
|
Roderick, Mckenzie
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X2171
|
|
CA 41, CA RMs
|
RAYNER
|
G.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.104356
|
(lka IOW)
|
CA RMs
|
REECE
|
Walter, E.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X.109095
|
|
CA 71, CA RMs
|
REID
|
W.G.
|
Major
|
|
|
WD July 45
|
RENDELL
|
Reginald
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Int. Sec; Jan 45 WD report Jan 45 (PG) |
William, Henry
|
Mne
|
PO/X21781
|
|
CWGC
|
|
RICE
|
Fred
|
|
|
|
PG-RM 40
|
RICHARDSON
|
K
|
Cpl
|
PO/X.105588
|
|
CA RMs
|
RICHES
|
D.H.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X.104751
|
|
LL 9, CA RMs
|
James, Albert
|
Mne
|
EX / 3778
|
|
LBL
|
|
RENDELL
|
Reginald
|
Mne
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
RICE
|
Fred
|
|
|
|
CVA PG
|
Albert, Harrison, Invincible
|
Mne
|
PO/X 3021
|
|
CWGC
|
|
RIDGEWAY
|
Jim
|
|
|
|
CVA obituary
|
ROBBINS
|
Albert, John
|
Mne
|
PO/X.109436
|
|
CA 97, CA RMs
|
ROBERTS
|
F.S.W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X2113
|
|
CA RMs, lka Oxford
|
ROBINSON
|
W.E.
|
Capt
|
|
|
CA RMs
|
RODWELL
|
Tim
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
John
|
Mne
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
ROSS
|
Robert
|
|
|
later Lt Gen. Sir
|
CVA PG
|
ROSSER
|
Bernard
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.110138
|
& HOC
|
CA 93, CA RMs
|
ROWE
|
L.N.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X.101846
|
|
CA RMs
|
RUFUS
|
P.K.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X3471
|
|
CA RMs
|
RUSHFORD
|
|
Major
|
|
|
LBL
|
RUSSELL
|
W.E.
|
TSM
|
|
|
CA 30
|
Geoffrey, Mellanby
|
Capt
|
|
MID
|
WD Nov'42; CA103
|
|
RUSSELL
|
W.E.
|
CSM
|
PO/X2194
|
& HOC
|
CA RMs
|
RUTHERFORD
|
Alf
|
Mne
|
PO/X.114779
|
|
CA RMs, CVA PG
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
PLY/X.111427
|
|
CWGC
|
|
RYAN
|
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X.122590
|
wounded Dieppe
|
WD, LBL
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
George, Norman
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X100026
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/276/1
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X3867
|
& 43RM
|
(CA98), CA RMs
|
|
Hugh Lind
|
Mne
|
PLY/X104581
|
|
LBL
|
|
SALT
|
F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X111133
|
|
CA RMs
|
James Valentine
|
Mne
|
PO/X114584
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SANDERSON
|
Douglas
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CA69)
|
SANDERSON
|
William, Herbert
|
Mne
|
PLY/X106441
|
b.25 July 1924
|
CA RMs, PG
|
SANDFORD
|
W.W.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CA RMs, Navy List Aug44
|
R.W.
|
Lt Col
|
|
DSC
|
PG
|
|
SAUNDERS
|
A.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X3707
|
|
(LL10), PG; CA RMs
|
Reginald,Thomas, Colonel
|
Mne
|
CH/X1276
|
|
LBL
|
|
William, James
|
Sgt
|
CH/X1327
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, James, L.
|
Mne
|
CH/X1934
|
|
LBL, CWGC
|
|
SEALES
|
|
Lieut
|
|
|
NAVY LIST 44 AUG
|
SELBY
|
Fred, W.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X108987
|
|
CA RMs, PG
|
SELFRIDGE
|
J.
|
LCpl
|
|
|
LBL; WD report 5Dec43
|
Arthur, F.G.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X115136
|
|
||
SEY
|
T.K.M.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X116225
|
|
WD Sep'45
|
SHAW
|
F.
|
Mne
|
EX/3376
|
Med. Discharge
|
CA RMs
|
SHEA
|
William, Frederick
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X3041
|
& 41RM
|
(CA71, CA73), PG, CARMs
|
SHEPPARD
|
Charlie
|
Mne
|
|
'Y' tp
|
(CA94)
|
SHILLABEER
|
Arthur, Desmond
|
Lieut
|
|
& 46RM
|
CA RMs
|
Harry, William
|
Mne
|
PO/X101827
|
|
LBL
|
|
SHORROCK
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
LBL
|
Dennis, L.W.N.
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X111155
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Joseph, Frederick
|
Cpl
|
PO/X3601
|
|
LBL
|
|
SIMMONS
|
Norman
|
LCpl
|
|
'Q' Troop
|
(CA93)(CA118)
|
Ronald
|
Mne
|
CH/X2889
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/287/2
|
|
SIMMONS
|
Norman
|
LCpl
|
|
'Q' Troop
|
(CA 93)(CA118)
|
J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X107489
|
'Q' Troop
|
CA RMs
|
|
Samuel
|
Mne
|
PO/X3619
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SINCLAIR
|
D.
|
Pte
|
|
|
WD recon. report 5 Dec43
|
Ronald, Barry
|
Mne
|
PO/X107025
|
|
WD Oct'42; CWGC
|
|
SLIDDERS
|
J
|
|
|
|
PG
|
Kenneth, William, Ridley
|
Lieut
|
|
MC (LG 37387/p6085)
|
LBL
|
|
SMITH
|
Benjamin, John
|
Mne
|
PO/X100563
|
& HOC
|
(CA103);CA RMs
|
SMITH
|
'Buzz'
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
SMITH
|
C.A.
|
LCpl
|
PO/X.102366
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
SMITH
|
Gordon
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
Harold
|
Sgt
|
PO/X105414
|
MM, MID
|
WO 373/47/89
|
|
SMITH
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/X.102709
|
WD Sep'45; (PG)
|
|
John, Aubrey
|
Major
|
|
MID
|
PoW; (CA104)
|
|
SMITH
|
L.C.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X102652
|
|
CA RMs; (CA83)
|
SMITH
|
Roy, E.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X105913
|
|
CA RMs
|
SMITHSON
|
P.I.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108362
|
|
CA RMs
|
SNEDDON
|
A.P.
|
Mne
|
CH/X.110288
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
SOUTHALL
|
Lawrence, Samuel, 'Laurie'
|
Mne
|
CH/X106255
|
PoW 10/4/45 Italy
|
(PG); WO344/297/2
|
Frank, John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109442
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SPENCER
|
'Ginger'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
PG
|
SPENCER
|
H.
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
William, James
|
Mne
|
PO/X114352
|
|
CWGC
|
|
STATHAM
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
'Q' Tp; PG
|
STEEDMAN
|
James
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(CA105)
|
James, Henry, 'Jim'
|
Mne
|
CH/X104064
|
PoW Dieppe
|
PG
|
|
STEVENS
|
J.P.
|
Capt
|
|
'A' Tp (merged cdo)
|
WD 19 /9/45
|
STEWART
|
Hubert, William
|
LCpl
|
EX/4091
|
MiD
|
LG36979; LBL
|
STEWART-BYRD
|
Eddie
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA81)
|
John, Edward
|
Capt
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
STRONG
|
H.C.
|
RSM
|
|
|
Navy Lists / WD May45
|
Kenneth, George
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X111640
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Leslie, Victor
|
Sgt
|
CH/X2532
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SWAN
|
George 'Ginger'
|
TSM
|
|
|
PG; (CA82)
|
Vernon
|
Cpl
|
PO/X2317
|
DSM
|
LBL
|
|
Harold
|
Mne
|
PLY/X112407
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ronald, Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/X105806
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, Anthony
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X102032
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO344/311/1.
|
|
Kenneth, Albert
|
Mne
|
PO/X116866
|
|
CWGC
|
|
TARRY
|
John, Hogarth
|
Lieut
|
|
|
WD 11/42; (CA110); DEFE2/48
|
THAYRE
|
Norman
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 71
|
THOMAS
|
G.E.
|
Mne
|
|
|
LL 11
|
Richard, Cecil, Vernon
|
Capt
|
|
& 48RM
|
(CA24), CA RMs
|
|
Donal, Thurston, Murray
|
Capt
|
|
MID (killed in Cyprus Police)
|
(CA28)
|
|
Ian, Henderson
|
Mne
|
PO/X112654
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Ronald
|
Cpl
|
EX/3948
|
|
LBL
|
|
Thomas, Edward
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X1309
|
|
CWGC
|
|
THURSFIELD
|
|
CSgt
|
|
|
WD Mar'43.
|
TIMMINS
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X4145
|
|
CA RMs
|
TOD
|
D.E.M.B.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
ADM 202/87, LBL
|
Frank
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X2843
|
|
CWGC
|
|
James
|
Mne
|
PLY/X105669
|
|
CWGC
|
|
TRAFFORD
|
G
|
Cpl
|
CH/X101832
|
|
(LL11), CA RMs
|
Walter, Albert, Henry
|
Lieut
|
|
|
LBL
|
|
William, Charles
|
Mne
|
CH/X104658
|
|
LBL
|
|
Anthony, James
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109504
|
|
CWGC
|
|
David, Charles
|
Cpl
|
CH/X101283
|
MiD
|
LG 37505
|
|
Roland, Clements
|
Mne
|
CH/X2632
|
|
LBL
|
|
John, Edward
|
Mne
|
PO/X103787
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
EX/ 3870
|
|
LBL
|
|
Frederick, Philip
|
Mne
|
CH/X113132
|
MM
|
WO373/47/151
|
|
UDAKIS (or EUDAKIS)
|
S.
|
Mne
|
|
|
WD 5Dec43; and DEFE2/48
|
UNDERWOOD
|
H
|
Mne
|
EX/1000
|
& 30AU
|
CA RMs
|
Frederick, George
|
Mne
|
CH/X104066
|
MM
|
PG, CA RMs, WO373/47/150
|
|
VALENTINE
|
Bill
|
Mne
|
|
|
CVA-Dieppe 12
|
VICKERS
|
G.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/X105709T
|
8Sep45 to 4 Cdo Bde
|
WD
|
VICKERS
|
T
|
LCpl
|
|
|
WD report 21May44.
|
WAKEFIELD
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
WD Jan'43
|
Jack Harry
|
Mne
|
CH/X1417
|
|
LBL
|
|
James, John, Dennis
|
Major
|
|
MC
|
PG, (CA120), WO373/47/54.
|
|
WALDRON
|
Robert, T.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X4226
|
& 3 Cdo Bde
|
(CA116);CA RMs
|
Percy, Edward
|
Mne
|
PO/X2542
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WALKER
|
A.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA86)
|
Gordon, Peter
|
Mne
|
PLY/X105075
|
|
CWGC
|
|
J.
|
Cpl
|
3129799
|
RAMC
|
CasLists;
(CA103)
|
|
WALLIS
|
J.C.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X105075
|
DSM
|
CA RMs
|
WALTER
|
A.J.H.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X3026
|
& CMWTC
|
(CA 28), CA RMs
|
George
|
Mne
|
PO/X108379
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WARNER
|
M.
|
Mne
|
CH/X104498
|
PoW
|
ADM201/111.
|
WATERFIELD
|
S.E.
|
Capt
|
|
|
CA RMs
|
WATERHOUSE
|
John
|
|
|
|
CVA Obituaries
|
WATERWORTH
|
J.H.
|
A/Capt
|
|
Signals Officer joined Cdo 12/12/42
|
(WD)
|
WEBSTER
|
I.A.G.
|
Lieut
|
|
Joined Cdo 4Sep45
|
(WD)
|
Thomas, Henry
|
Mne
|
PO/X3183
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Paul, Neville
|
Lieut
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WHARTON
|
J.O.
|
Mne
|
EX/1235
|
|
LL 11, CA RMs
|
WHITE
|
C.E.
|
Sgt
|
CH/X1736
|
|
CA RMs, PG
|
WHITE
|
C.H.
|
Cpl
|
CH/X105293
|
|
WD Sept'45
|
Charles, Henry, Patrick
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2124
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WHITLUM
|
George
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 110
|
WHITWORTH
|
T
|
|
|
|
PG
|
WHYMAN
|
L.H.
|
CSgt
|
CH/X1636
|
& 30 AU; poss image in PG
|
CA RMs
|
Harold, Arthur
|
Mne
|
PO/X886
|
|
CWGC
|
|
F.A.
|
CSM
|
PLY/X3844
|
also 41RM and 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
|
WILDEY
|
Charles, Edwin, Ernest
|
Capt (QM)
|
|
|
Navy List Aug43
|
WILKIE
|
P.
|
Lieut
|
|
|
WD July 45; Navy List 45
|
WILKINS
|
A.F.
|
Sgt
|
EX/4335
|
& 30 AU
|
CA RMs
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X103684
|
PoW Dieppe
|
WO392/7
|
|
WILLETT
|
W.R.
|
Mne
|
|
|
CA 80
|
L.K.
|
Mne
|
PO/X106559D
|
8Sep45 to 4Cdo Bde
|
WD; CA RMs
|
|
WILLIAMS-MASON
|
M
|
Sgt
|
& 43RM, & SBS
|
CA RMs
|
|
WILSON
|
Bernard, Edwin
|
Mne
|
PLY/X110854
|
& HOC
|
CA107;CA RMs
|
Desmond, John
|
Mne
|
CH/X2546
|
|
LBL
|
|
WILSON
|
R.
|
Mne
|
PO/X114511
|
8Sep45 to 4 Cdo Bde.
|
WD
|
WILSON
|
Ronald, Robertson
|
Mne
|
EX/4193
|
|
CA75, CA RMs
|
WIMPENNY
|
Edward
|
Mne
|
PO/X102618
|
& HOC
|
CA95, CA RMs
|
WISDOM
|
John, Jeffery
|
Lieut
|
|
|
WD April 1943
|
WINTER
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
Albert
|
Mne
|
CH/X111182
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WISE
|
Reg
|
Mne
|
|
'P' Tp. (resides Canada)
|
CA93
|
Alexander
|
Mne
|
CH/X105330
|
|
CWGC, CA RMs
|
|
N.K.
|
Mne
|
PO/X106229
|
PoW
|
ADM/201/111
|
|
Robert, Fredrick
|
Mne
|
CH/X3476
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, William
|
Cpl
|
CH/X2684
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WOODCOCK
|
Ernest
|
Mne
|
|
|
PG
|
WOODFORD
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X105190
|
|
CA RMs
|
Arthur
|
Mne
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
A.L.
|
Mne
|
CH/X109897
|
PoW
|
LBL
|
|
WOOLMINGTON
|
Roy, M.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X103737
|
|
CA84, CA RMs
|
Arthur, James
|
Mne
|
PO/X 114495
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WYARD
|
Victor
|
Mne
|
CH/X104551
|
|
CA85, CA RMs
|
The role of The Royal Marine Commando (re-designated shortly afterwards as RM Commando 'A' before finally as 40RM Commando) during the Combined Operations raid at Dieppe raid was to assault and secure the harbour area.
Follow this link for the ROH of all the Commando Fallen at Dieppe
Report in the Merthyr Express 04 September 1943.
See Linked Content below.
Lance Corporal Robert Fallas died at sea whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel in Sicily. Son of John and Jane Fallas, husband of Margaret Fallas, of Tarbert, Argyllshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Anthony Turner died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel. Son of John and M. E. Turner, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Linked Content below.
20.02.1946 unit disbanded.
[Credit for the above timeline: 'They did what was asked of them', author Raymond Mitchell ].
View our Gallery images of 41RM Commando
Click/touch 41RM Commando below for additional content, or follow the links below it to specific content entries.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Major David Barclay was killed during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of Clifford and Rosamund Barclay; husband of Daphne Joan Barclay, of East Croydon, Surrey. Born in May 1920, Dave Barclay entered the Corps in September 1938. He served in H.M.S.
Regimental Sergeant Major Ernest Belcher died during operations at Normandy on D Day. The announcement of his award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) was made 2 days after his death. Son of William John and Fanny Frances Belcher, of Wallingford, Berkshire.
Marine James Bell died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Mary Edith Bell, of Wallsend, Northumberland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Joseph Betts was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Italy. His Commando were engaged in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur Betts, and of Elenor Betts, of Witton Green, Norfolk; husband of Doris M.
Lance Corporal Alfred Bond died at Woolston E.M.S. Hospital, Newport, Monmouthshire. Mentioned in Despatches for good service while operating with the Army in North West Europe. Son of Herbert and F. Allen Bond of Swindon.
Major Paddy Brind-Sheridan was killed during operations at Westkapelle. Also served Commando Group HQ.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
Marine Robert Brown died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William Charles Horatio and Annie Elizbeth Brown, of Tottenham, Middlesex; husband of Violet Brown (nee Field).
Sergeant Thomas Carr died in Belgium.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Sources
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine William Cooke died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of Thomas Benjamin and Clara Jane Cooke, of Leicester.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine Patrick Cuff died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Marine William Dabbs died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George Dabbs, and of Nellie Dabbs. of Harden, Staffordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Marine William Dennant died during operations in Holland. Son of William Henry and Eva Dennant, of Aldridge, Staffordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Kenneth Drew died at 131 Field Ambulance during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Nephew of Mrs. E. Newbury, of Membury, Devon.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine John Egan died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John and Norah Egan; nephew of Margaret Shanahan, of Miltown, Malbay, Co. Clare, Irish Republic.
Corporal James Emerson died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine George Eyres died during operations at Sicily. Son of George Henry and Bedelia Eyres, of Harpurhey, Manchester.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Horace Garlick died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Alfred Thomas Garlick and Charlotte Mary Garlick, of Deptford, London.
Marine John Hay died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of John Richard and Agnes Maude Hay, of Darlington, Co. Durham.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Sergeant Herbert Heywood died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of Frederick Thomas Heywood and Alice Heywood, of Fallowfield. Manchester.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Lieutenant John Holmes died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of John William and Mabel Holmes; husband of Barbara Holmes, of Lindley, Huddersfield.
Sources
CWGC.
Marine Harry Holt died during operations in NW Europe. Son of Harry and Winifred Holt, of Warrington, Lancashire; husband of Mary Holt, of Warrington.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Sources
Marine Charles Reginald Isted died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Charles Thomas Isted and Ruby Edith Isted, of Ham, Surrey.
Marine William Jackson , ‘B’ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James William Jackson, and of Harriett Jackson, of Wythenshawe, Cheshire.
Marine Reginald John died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Marine Edward Johnson died between 6 June 1944 and 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, of Islington, London.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Marine William Lees died during operations at Vietre Sul Mare, Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
[Image] Manchester Evening News - Thursday 14 October 1943.
Marine Eric Lowles died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Major Gerard McCann was killed during operations at Sicily.
Lieutenant Gordon McKenzie, seconded to the RM Commandos, died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. From June 1944 he had been attached to 41RM Commando.
Lance Corporal James McNeill, HQ Troop, died during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ in Normandy, France.
Marine Byron Moses died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Colour Sergeant Percy Newham died during operations at Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine Robert Nicholson died at Harefield County Hospital, Middlesex, of wounds inflicted at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Richard Fisher Nicholson and Hannah Nicholson, of Belfast.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine Henry Page died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Page, of Barry Dock, Glamorgan.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Lieutenant Albert John Parr died during the period his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas. He is recorded on the Naval History website as dying of wounds.
Lance Corporal Patrick Pearce died in Holland.
Corporal John Peat died during operations at the French coast of Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Kenneth Price died during operations in Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Sergeant Frederick Pryor, M.M., died on board HMCS Algonquin during operations at Normandy, France. He was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Marine Arthur Rayner died during operations at Capa Passero, Sicily.
Marine John Read died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland. Son of Samuel and Florence Mary Read, of Northfleet, Kent; husband of Gertrude Mary Read, of Northfleet.
Marine Ronald Reader died during operations in Italy, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri, Salerno. Son of Arthur and Sarah Reader, of Bolton, Lancashire.
Marine Frederick Reynolds died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine John Robertson died at Ostend Belgium. His Commando were engaged in operations at Westkapelle, Walcheren.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/136.
Lance Corporal George Robinson died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of George Butler Robinson and Ellen Louisa Robinson.
Marine Joseph Rogers died during operations at Normandy.
Marine George Shepherd died during the period his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas.
Corporal Charles Smith died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland. Son of William John and Margarate Sarah Smith, of Leytonstone, Essex.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Sources
CWGC
Corporal Herbert Spawforth died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Records of Births registered in Wakefield Oct/Nov/Dec. 1920.
Marine Ernest Spence died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William and Margaret Spence, of Royton, Lancashire.
Sergeant Hugh Stalker died in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Arthur Stiles was reported missing presumed died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills near the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He has no known grave. Son of Henry W. Stiles and Lucy Stiles, of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Sergeant Robert Stradling died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the allied armies in Italy.
Marine Kenneth Summers died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Edward and Nellie Summers, of Basford, Nottingham.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Hugh Swindale died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Henry Thwaites died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Thomas Richard and Sophia Ellen Thwaites, of Battersea, London.
Marine Peter Toner died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He has no known grave. Peter Toner of Portland Gardens, Liverpool, 5, was a former pupil of St. Bridget's School.
Marine Philip Trolley died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Marine Stanley Utton died during operations in NW Europe.
Marine Ernest Welham died during operations on D Day at Normandy.
Marine Ernest White died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Corporal Frederick Wightman, a Signaller, was killed during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ. Son of Walter William and Florence Wightman, of Leicester; husband of Florence Isabel Wightman, of Leicester.
Marine Raymond Wilkinson died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Daniel Broadhurst Wilkinson and Alice Madaline Wilkinson, of Wallasey, Cheshire.
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Marine Thomas Beaman died of wounds during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Corporal James Bent died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Marine Thomas Boswell died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Marine Edmond Carlyle died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
[3] Registers of Births in England - Easington District, April, May and June 1923.
Marine Frederick Cracknell died during operations at Kangaw.
Lance Corporal John Crilley died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Marine Raymond Ellis died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Joseph Fountain died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Herbert Gower died at Lymington Hospital, Hampshire, of self inflicted gunshot wounds three weeks after the formation of the Commando.
Marine Herbert King died during operations at Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Ronald Philpott died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine Charles Radley died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Corporal James Rawlinson died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Marine George Sherman died during operations in Burma. Son of Frederick and Ellen Sherman; husband of Joan Sherman, of Richmond, Surrey.
Marine Charles Shuttleworth died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
Lance Corporal Eric Thorneycroft died during operations at Hill 170 in Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Corporal John Whitehead died during operations at Hill 170 in Burma.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
42RM Commando were part of 3 Commando Brigade during the Burma Campaign. Many of the documents we have for this period are related to more than one single commando unit and are listed jointly below in the document 3 Commando Brigade Operations in Burma.
Quarterly / July 1945 Volume 2 Pages 1164. (pages 272 on N.L.S. website page list) .
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding Officer — Act. Temp. Lieut.-Col. H. H. Dales
2nd in Command — Act. Maj. F.R.A.D. Taylor
Major — Act. Maj. M. H. Davis.
Captain
Act. Tempy. Capts.
R. P. Stoner.
E. Langley, M.C..
B. H. Fowke.
J. F. Showell - Rogers.
M. J. Cotton.
J. E. F. Codrington.
S. D. Smith.
Adjutants
Act. Tempy. Capt.
Lieut. C. L. G. Brown
Tempy. Lieuts.
M. J. Cotton.
D. B. Kater.
J. W. Mackenzie.
J. O. Street.
A. G. Smith.
C. B. Ward.
R. J. E. Bavin.
M. F. A. Wilson.
P. Frizell.
J. W. Potts.
D. K. Hardy.
N. J. Winter.
J. M. Brassey.
J. D. Sanderson.
A. S. Mansfield.
G. Howse.
J. A. M. G. Grover.
A. T. Whitehead.
W. B. Slater.
A. P. Calladine.
C. Thompson.
Temp. 2nd Lieut. S.H. Blake.
Quartermaster
Signal Officer
Medical Officer
Capt. J. S. Hunter, R.A.M.C.
Chaplain
Rev. F. W. Cornell, M.A., R.N.V.R.
Rev. H. C. W. Manger, B.A.
Sergeant-Major
Notes
Highlighted names contain more information.
Read about the origins of the band in the 3rd Jungle Book issue 9, page 32 [more.....].
42RM Commando 'A' Troop. Photo courtesy of Jan Newman. Her father, Cpl. Frederick Harry Brothers (PO/X 111927), is in the front row, second from the right hand side. A higher resolution copy of this photograph is in the the Commando Veterans Archive Gallery.
Group from 42RM Commando, Cocanada, 23 Jul 1944. Image from Julie Warren who bought items at auction which belonged to Thomas Alexander Menin Cooke, 42 RM Commando.
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Sergeant Robert Abrahams was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Archibald Baillie died of wounds at No.2 British Field Hospital at Otok, Vis Island. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Baillie, of Galston, Ayrshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Frederick Beale died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of John William and Louisa Beale, of Rotherham, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine John Campbell died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Arthur and Rosina Campbell.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Sergeant Reginald Clinton died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Edward and Mary Clinton, of Winchester; husband of Joan Mary Clinton, of Winchester.
Marine William Cooper died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery.
Marine Edward Stewart Daly died by accidental drowning. He has no known grave.
Son of Michael and Jessie Daly.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Marine Harvey Folwell died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Ernest Percival and Laura Evelyn Folwell, of Milton, Northamptonshire.
Marine Harry Fowler died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Ernest and Alice Fowler, of Brightside, Sheffield.
Marine Andrew Garson died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Andrew Alexander Garson and Jessie Garson, of Holm, Orkney.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Lance Corporal John Gosling died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Frederick J. Gosling and Beatrice Gosling, of Hull; husband of Ena Gosling, of Hull.
Marine Donald Gregory died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Eric and Edith Gregory, of Siddal, Halifax.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Richard Hey died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Richard and Sarah E. Hey, of Stainland, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Marine Arthur Hooper died during operations In Yugoslavia. His Commando were engaged in a raid on the enemy held island of Miljet. Son of Frederick William and Louie Hooper.
Marine Robert Hovered died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Son of Richard Stephen and Emma Louise Hoverd, of Morden, Surrey.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Marine Richard Ingram died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of George and Lily Ingram, of Hayle, Cornwall.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Marine Frederick Ivens died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Son of Charles and Lucy Ellen Ivens, of Hull.
Marine Leonard Keane died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Arthur and Hannah Ida Keane, of Perth, Western Australia.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Alexander MacLean died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Alexander and Dolina MacLean, of Ullapool, Ross and Cromarty.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Jack Maisey died in Yugoslavia. At the time of his death his Commando had just been involved in operations on Solta (Operation Detained 111). Son of Frederick William and Jeanne Louisa Maisey, of Swindon, Wiltshire.
Marine Charles McVeigh died during operations on the enemy held island of Miljet, Yugoslavia.
Corporal Bert Proctor died at the 59th General Hospital in Italy after an accidental gunshot wound to the left side of his neck.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Henry Raven died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Henry and Mary Hollies Raven, of Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Corporal Arthur Tugwell died during at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the Allied Armies in Italy. Son of Robert John and Martha Thomson, of Kearsley, Lancashire; husband of Alice Thomson, of Kearsley.
Marine Fred Williamson died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery.
London Gazette 37127, page 3087.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Corporal George Hesp, 'X' troop, died during operations at Kangaw, Burma. Son of George Arthur and Elizabeth Hesp; husband of Edna Hesp, of Leeds, Yorkshire.
This nominal roll of No.44 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, is compiled from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database, the No.44 Royal Marine Commando War Diary Jan to Dec 1945, the original Commando Association newsletters, resources in the National Archives, research by members and followers of this archive, and various other resources. In preparing this list, we acknowledge that it is very likely there are omissions. Research continues.
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
TROOP
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbs
|
Keith, Allen
|
Lt
|
|
S
|
|
Acton
|
Richard, Granleese
|
Capt
|
|
S
|
|
Adams
|
Edward, David
|
Mne
|
CH/X112230
|
|
(PG)
|
Akenhead
|
T
|
Sgt
|
|
X
|
|
Alder
|
|
Cpl
|
|
HQ
|
|
Dennis, Leolin, Samuel, StMaur
|
Capt (Maj)
|
|
|
MBE,MC&bar
|
|
Allen
|
A.J. 'Punch'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Allen
|
Hugh
|
Cpl
|
|
|
PG
|
Amor
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(A2A); (CA88)
|
Percy, James
|
Cpl
|
CH/x4079
|
|
&45Cdo; Burma Star Assn
|
|
Andrews
|
William, Andy
|
Cpl
|
PO/x 3278
|
|
&47,&41RM from Milngavie (CA120)
|
Angell
|
Reg, C.
|
Mne
|
EX/4354
|
SIGS
|
|
Angell
|
William, John, 'Bill'
|
Mne
|
CH/x104402
|
SIGS
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Appleyard
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Archer
|
AH
|
Lt
|
|
IO
|
|
Armstrong
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
John, Mark
|
Mne
|
PLY/X110603
|
|
kia
|
|
Harold, Charles, Hill
|
Mne
|
PO/X 109502
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Baker
|
Robert
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Barney
|
Sgt
|
|
A
|
WD 22/3 Jan45 | |
Barrett
|
A.E.
|
Lt
|
|
A
|
|
Barrett
|
C
|
Sgt
|
|
HQ
|
Armourer Sgt
(WD 24 Jan45)
|
Batchelor
|
P.G.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X114613
|
|
(CARMs)
|
Bates
|
F.E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Baxter
|
P.B.S.
|
Capt
|
|
A
|
|
Bayliss
|
W.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CARMs)
|
George, Edgar
|
Mne
|
PLY/X 3568
|
|
kia
|
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
PO/X 116084(T)
|
S
|
Burma Star Assn
|
|
John, Robert
|
Cpl
|
EX/ 3270
|
|
kia
|
|
Bee
|
Ernest F.
|
Pte
|
|
|
& No 5 Cdo
|
Bell
|
Thomas, Charles, 'dinger'
|
TSM
|
PLY/X 1992
|
B
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Bernard
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Betteridge
|
Harry
|
Mne
|
PO/X 2007
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Bettinson
|
Aubrey, Ken
|
Mne
|
CH/X112594
|
X
|
(CARMs)
|
Bic
|
|
Sgt (?)
|
|
A
|
WD 22/3/45
|
Bigland
|
E.R.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CARMs)
|
Bishop
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Black
|
George
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Blacklaws
|
John, Berry
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Blackmore
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Bleasdell
|
G.P.A.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Edward, Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/X120358
|
|
kia
|
|
Bowden
|
William
|
Mne
|
PO/x113801
|
Burma Star Assn
|
|
Albert, Victor
|
Cpl
|
EX/982
|
|
died of wounds
|
|
Bowers
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ/MT
|
|
Browning, OBE
|
Kenneth, William, J.F.
|
Lt
|
|
A
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Brownridge
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Bruton
|
Stanley
|
Cpl
|
PO/x116131
|
|
CVA Forum
|
Brydon
|
William, W.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
Navy Lists
|
Buckton
|
|
CSgt
|
|
HQ
|
|
R.P.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/X111546
|
|
(CARMs)
|
|
Burgess
|
E.C. 'Ted'
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X110039
|
X
|
(CARMs)
|
Harold, Rex
|
Maj
|
|
MiD in 46RM; 2i/c 44RM from jun45
|
||
Bush
|
Albert, Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/x617
|
Burma Star Assn
|
|
Butterfield
|
W
|
|
|
X
|
|
Buttery
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Callaghan
|
J
|
Cpl
|
|
SIGS
|
from Cambuslang (LL4)
|
Cameron
|
William
|
Mne
|
|
|
from New Addington (CA94)
|
Campbell
|
John, Mitchell
|
LCpl
|
PO/x103043
|
HQ
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Cannon
|
Ron
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Carryer
|
C.N.
|
Lt
|
|
X
|
|
Carton
|
|
Mne
|
|
MT
|
|
Casselden
|
Edward, John, 'Ted'
|
Mne
|
CH/X102044
|
|
|
Chenery
|
Albert, 'Bert'
|
Mne
|
|
D
|
(CA119)
|
Child
|
Gordon, J.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
CA Dorset (CA84) |
Clark
|
Jack, 'Nobby'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Clayton
|
Cyril, Henry
|
Mne
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
Cliverd
|
Derek, E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
T.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 47 RM Cdo (LL3)
|
|
Connor
|
Tom
|
|
|
D
|
|
Conway
|
Don
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
PO/X 109537
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
|
Cook
|
Alexander
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Coole
|
Trefor, Cuthbert, Geoffrey
|
Capt
|
|
QM
|
|
Joseph, 'Joe'
|
Mne
|
|
S
|
(A2A)
|
|
Corbon
|
|
CSgt
|
|
HQ
|
|
Cousins
|
F.T.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Crane
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Crawfurd-Porter
|
Theo, Elliott, 'Tec'
|
Capt (Doctor)
|
|
MO
|
RAMC; (CA115)
|
Crisp
|
Ted
|
Cpl
|
|
X
|
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
TROOP
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Danby
|
D
|
Pte
|
7395541
|
|
RAMC
|
Darby
|
J
|
LCpl
|
14325329
|
|
RAMC
|
Darvell
|
Eric
|
|
|
HQ
|
|
Desmond, Victor
|
Mne
|
PLY/X144113
|
|
(CA88)
|
|
Deacock
|
W.M.M.
|
Capt
|
|
|
(LL4)
|
Deacon
|
George
|
|
|
B
|
|
Deakin
|
Bill
|
Mne
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Deenham
|
M.T.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Dentith
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Derrick
|
Harold
|
Mne
|
? /x4342
|
|
BurmaStarAssn
|
Dexter
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Dickie
|
Catherwood
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
Mne
|
EX/4045
|
|
died training accident
|
|
Drysdale
|
Douglas, Burns
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
OC Jun-Dec 1945
|
Duncan
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Anthony, Ralph, 'Tony'
|
Sgt
|
|
A
|
(CA117)
|
|
Dutton
|
Mel
|
Mne
|
|
C
|
(CA119)
|
Dytor
|
Sidney, W.
|
Mne
|
|
C
|
|
E.F.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
with 41RM 1944; name changed to Earwaker 1945.
|
|
Vincent
|
Mne
|
PO/X 121963
|
|
kia
|
|
Elliot
|
A.E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Arthur, James, Stanley
|
Mne
|
CH/X106455
|
|
Burma Star Assn. (CA98)
|
|
Ellis
|
Jack
|
Pte
|
|
|
RAMC
|
Evans
|
|
Mne
|
|
INTEL
|
|
Everett
|
Bertram, 'Bert'
|
Sgt
|
|
|
Obits CA112
|
Farquharson-Roberts
|
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Farr
|
R. 'Tommy'
|
|
|
S
|
|
William, Henry
|
Mne
|
CH/X112233
|
|
died training accident
|
|
Fincham
|
Norman
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Fisher
|
N.A.B.
|
LCpl
|
7263031
|
|
RAMC
|
Flack
|
James, Joseph, Mayes
|
Sgt
|
CH/x2169
|
|
Burma Star Assn; from Cambs. (CA120)
|
Robert, Frew
|
Cpl
|
CH/X101416
|
|
kia
|
|
Folly
|
Ronald, Robert
|
Mne
|
CH/x108437
|
MT
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Frank
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X3476
|
|
kia
|
|
Stefanus, Louis
|
Lt
|
|
|
SAUDF; & 48RM
|
|
Francis
|
Thomas, R.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Friend
|
R
|
CSgt
|
|
S/HQ
|
|
Fuoss
|
D.N.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Furlong
|
David, F.
|
Capt (later Maj)
|
|
|
& 42 Cdo
|
Gallon
|
|
Sgt
|
|
HQ
|
|
Gamblin
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Garnham
|
Raymond
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Gee
|
B
|
Pte
|
14560144
|
|
RAMC
|
Eric, Hookway
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X3404
|
|
died training accident
|
|
George, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
CH/X108719
|
|
kia
|
|
Giles
|
Fred
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Gilkes
|
John, Alan
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
Goulden
|
Jock'
|
Mne
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Graffham
|
Leslie, F.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Graham/ Tarr - Graham
|
William, J.T.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ronald, Douglas
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X2122
|
|
kia
|
|
Gray
|
Jack, Reginald
|
Mne
|
CH/x100217
|
|
(CA115) and Burma Star Assn.
|
Grayson
|
Harold
|
Cpl
|
|
X
|
|
Gregon
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Gresham
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
X
|
|
Gretton
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Grubb
|
Gordon
|
|
|
INTEL
|
|
Gurd
|
Norman, Ronald
|
Mne
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Hagan
|
Thomas, V.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& No4 Cdo
|
Hamlin
|
O.St John
|
Capt
|
|
|
Adjt Aug'43
|
Harknett
|
James, A.
|
Mne
|
|
B
|
|
Harrington
|
B
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Harris
|
A. 'Darky'
|
|
|
A
|
|
Harris
|
R.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/X110376
|
|
lka Portslade (CA RMs)
|
Hart
|
Norman, S.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Hart
|
W.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
PoW Marlag and Milad Nord - ADM 201/111
|
Haverson
|
Ronald, Cecil
|
Mne
|
CH/X106486
|
|
(CSC)
|
Charles, Walter, R.
|
Mne
|
PLY/X107394
|
|
doas
|
|
Headdock
|
Stanley
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Headington
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Headon
|
Taff'
|
Mne (Cpl)
|
|
S
|
(JB8); (A2A)
|
Alfred
|
LCpl
|
EX/ 3962
|
|
kia
|
|
Heaton
|
Harry
|
LCpl
|
7265261
|
|
RAMC
|
Hellis
|
S.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Henderson
|
Alex
|
Cpl
|
|
B
|
|
Henshall
|
S
|
Lt
|
|
X, HQ
|
|
Hensman
|
Dennis, William
|
Mne
|
CH/X 111076
|
B
|
|
Hermston
|
Theodore, Bertrand, Karl
|
Mne (or Cpl)
|
PO/X116943
|
|
(CA119); (CARM's)
|
Heslop
|
J.R, 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
CH/X 115608
|
|
&47RM; CARMs; (CA93, CA98)
|
George, Taylor
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X101509
|
|
kia
|
|
Hewitt
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Hicks
|
Douglas, Stanley
|
Pte
|
7371205
|
X
|
RAMC
|
High
|
|
Cpl
|
|
HQ
|
|
Hilditch
|
|
Cpl
|
|
HQ
|
|
Hitchcock
|
Tom
|
|
|
S
|
|
Hodcroft
|
Stanley
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X110076
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
W.H.
|
Sgt
|
EX/991
|
|
kia
|
|
Holmes
|
Francis, Thomas
|
LCpl
|
EX/4036
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Holyoake
|
J.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Ross, Sidney
|
Chaplain Revd
|
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Horan
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
Medic (poss ident with HOMAN)
|
Horton
|
Frank, Cyril
|
Lt Col
|
|
|
OC Aug'43-Dec'44
|
Hough
|
H.G.S. 'Graham'
|
Capt
|
|
S
|
|
House
|
Derek
|
Cpl
|
|
C
|
|
Howarth
|
J.E.C.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Howell
|
Sydney, Arthur
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107044
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Howson
|
J
|
|
|
Medic
|
|
Hughes
|
T.L.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Humphrey
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Ingram
|
Ray
|
Mne
|
|
|
Later Major (CA98)
|
Insoll
|
Robert, Garth
|
Cpl
|
CH/x117163
|
|
PG
|
Jack
|
R.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Jackson
|
George
|
Mne
|
|
C
|
|
Jacobs
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Jacos
|
W.A., 'Bill'
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Jeyes
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
Johnson
|
Jack
|
TSM
|
|
X
|
(A2A)
|
Jones
|
Douglas, Haydn
|
Mne
|
PLY/x109732
|
|
Burma Star Assn; (CA106)
|
Jones
|
Kenneth
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA101)
|
Joseph
|
F
|
Pte
|
7525161
|
|
RAMC
|
Kay
|
Cliff, J.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Kaye
|
G.A.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
F.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 46 Cdo, &30AU
|
|
Kelly
|
J.C.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Kelly
|
Mick
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Kelly
|
William, 'Bill'
|
Sgt
|
|
B
|
|
George, William
|
TSM
|
EX/903
|
A
|
MM
|
|
Kent
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Kidd
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Killingbeck
|
E.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 47RM Cdo (CA119)
|
Kimpton
|
Harry, F.C.
|
Major (later Col)
|
|
44RM Dec44
|
41RM Cdo from Jun'44 & then 4 SS Bde HQ
|
Peter
|
Cpl
|
EX/3358
|
|
kia
|
|
Kite
|
|
Lcpl
|
|
|
|
Knowles
|
|
Mne
|
|
X
|
(WD 24 Jan45); (A2A)
|
Kydd
|
W.E., 'Bill'
|
Mne
|
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
TROOP
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laban
|
W. 'Bill'
|
|
|
X
|
|
Lamb
|
Albert
|
Sgt
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Langdon
|
Patrick, H.T.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(LL7)
|
Landey
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Langley
|
E
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
William, Edwin
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X3571
|
|
MiD
|
|
Lee
|
John K.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
Leggett
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
D.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Lewis
|
Emlyn
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Frank, Gordon
|
Mne
|
EX/3315
|
|
kia
|
|
Lewis
|
Joe, J.
|
Mne
|
|
X
|
|
Lewis
|
Kenneth, Vivian
|
CSgt
|
PO/x105036
|
B
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Liddington
|
Joseph
|
Mne (later Maj)
|
|
|
& 45Cdo
|
Litchfield
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Little
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Liversey
|
P.G.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Lloyd
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
Lowe
|
Leonard, William
|
Mne
|
CH/x109476
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Macafee
|
J.L.A.
|
Major & 2i/C (later Col)
|
|
|
|
Macan
|
A.V.
|
Lt
|
|
C
|
|
Mackenzie
|
D
|
C/Sgt
|
|
|
|
Lawrence, Frederick, 'Mac'
|
Mne
|
|
|
Burma Star Assn Membership Obits
|
|
James
|
Lt
|
|
|
kia
|
|
Harold, Charles, Walter
|
Chaplain Revd
|
|
|
RNVR; kia
|
|
Marchant
|
Maurice, Stanley
|
Sgt
|
EX/4302
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Arthur, Allen
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X103365
|
|
kia
|
|
Marshall
|
E.L.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Arthur
|
Capt
|
|
|
MiD; Sigs Officer; died of wounds
|
|
Martin
|
K
|
Capt
|
|
D
|
|
Martin
|
John, G., 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
|
A
|
from Wakefield (CA120)
|
Mason
|
George
|
|
|
A
|
|
Masters
|
P.T.A.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Matters
|
Philip
|
Major (later Lt Col)
|
|
|
40/45Cdo
|
Maxwell
|
R.S.
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA93)
|
Mccleary
|
C. Allen
|
Capt
|
|
MO
|
RAMC
|
McColm
|
I.N.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Dennis
|
Mne
|
PLY/X110563
|
|
kia
|
|
Mclean
|
Robert, 'Big Mac'
|
Cpl
|
PO/x113812
|
A+C
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
Mcleish
|
Johnny
|
Cpl
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Mcleod
|
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
Mead
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Meer
|
Bert, H.
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Mellor
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Metters
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Millar
|
R
|
Mne
|
|
A
|
A2A
|
Moriarty
|
Thomas, Patrick
|
LCpl
|
PO/x113810
|
C
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
James
|
Mne
|
PO/X105540
|
|
kia
|
|
Mosley
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Murphy
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Murray
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Musters
|
P.T.A.
|
2/Lt
|
|
D
|
|
Joseph
|
LCpl
|
PLY/X104636
|
|
kia
|
|
Mylett
|
E. 'Ted'
|
Sgt
|
|
D
|
(A2A)
|
Naylor
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
Desmond
|
Mne
|
PO/X102790
|
|
died from malaria
|
|
Nelson
|
Edmund
|
Mne
|
EX/3368
|
D
|
Wounded Hill 170
|
Newton
|
Cyril
|
RQMS
|
|
|
|
Nicholls
|
Chris
|
Sgt
|
|
HQ
|
|
Nicks
|
D.L.
|
LCpl
|
7371205
|
|
RAMC
|
Norman
|
|
Mne
|
|
A
|
|
Nutt
|
William, G. 'Bill'
|
Mne
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
Albert, Peter
|
Lt
|
|
|
MC with 47RM Cdo
|
|
O'Keefe
|
|
Mne
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Orchard
|
Thomas, A.G. 'Chow'
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108268
|
|
died on war service
|
|
Orpen
|
H.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Alan, Roger
|
Mne
|
CH/X105692
|
|
died uk traffic acc.
|
|
Owen
|
Gary
|
TSM
|
PO/X2363
|
|
|
John, Ivor, Headon
|
Capt (later Maj Gen)
|
|
C |
OBE, MiD
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
TROOP
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thomas, Harold
|
Sgt
|
CH/X109662
Police
|
HQ
|
Burma Star Assn; (CA119)
|
|
PALMER
|
Neville
|
|
|
X
|
|
Charles, Francis
|
Mne
|
PLY/X103102
|
|
kia
|
|
Kenneth, Peter
|
Capt
|
|
X/Adjt Jun44
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Leonard, William
|
LCpl
|
CH/X100442
|
|
kia
|
|
PEGGS
|
Harold, C.
|
Mne
|
|
|
from Wokingham (CA108)
|
Thomas, William
|
Cpl
|
PO/X116149
|
Medic
|
MiD
|
|
PENGELLY
|
Arthur
|
|
|
A
|
|
PHILLIPS
|
Hedley, J.
|
Capt
|
|
X
|
OBE
|
PHILLIPS
|
John
|
Cpl
|
|
SIGS
|
|
James
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108764
|
|
kia
|
|
Eric
|
Mne
|
PLY/X103548
|
S
|
doas
|
|
POOLE
|
Alfred, Jack
|
Mne
|
|
|
47RM Cdo
|
POTTINGER,
|
Alan, Derek
|
Mne
|
PLY/X114603
|
|
from Horsham (CA120)(CARMs)
|
POWELL
|
Keith
|
Mne
|
|
|
(CA97)
|
POWRIE
|
A.K.
|
Lt
|
|
|
(A2A)
|
PRICE
|
C.L.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
William, 'Truff'
|
Mne
|
PLY/X101788
|
|
and 48RM (SR)
|
|
RALPH
|
Cyril, George, William
|
Cpl
|
PLY/X 4530
|
S
|
served 1944-1967; final rank Q.M.S.
|
RANGER
|
D.H.
|
Lt
|
|
|
MBE/S.Africa UDF
|
RAWSON
|
G.J.
|
Mne
|
|
X
|
(LL9) |
RAYNOR
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
READY
|
Patrick
|
|
|
A
|
|
REDMOND
|
Edward, 'Ted'
|
Mne
|
|
S
|
from St Helens, Lancs (CA120)
|
REEVES
|
Bernard
|
Cpl
|
|
|
from Hanwell (CA113)
|
REEVES
|
Ken
|
|
|
X
|
|
RENDELL
|
R.S.
|
Sgt
|
|
X
|
|
RICHARDS
|
George
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
Leon
|
LCpl
|
CH/X105684
|
|
kia
|
|
James, W.F.
|
Capt
|
|
RAMC
|
MiD
|
|
RICHMOND
|
Gordon, 'Ricky'
|
Mne
|
PLY/X108918
|
|
& 30 Cdo (CA RMs)
|
RIDER
|
Philip, Henry
|
Capt
|
|
B & X
|
(CARMs)
|
RIDINGS
|
John, C.
|
C/Sgt
|
|
|
from Portsmouth (CA108)
|
RILEY
|
Francis, 'Frank
|
Mne
|
|
|
from Prestwich, (CA100)
|
ROBINSON
|
Gordon, George
|
LCpl
|
CH/x114901
|
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
ROBINSON
|
|
Cpl
|
|
HQ
|
|
Frederick, George
|
Mne
|
CH/x114611
|
|
& 47RM (CA90); Burma Star Assn.
|
|
SANKEY
|
Fred
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108758
|
C
|
from Warrington
(CARMs)
|
SAUNDERS
|
H.G.S.
|
Major
|
|
|
& 42RM; Navy Lists; (CARMs)
|
Harry
|
Cpl
|
EX/ 4072
|
|
Burma Star Assn
|
|
Douglas
|
Mne
|
PLY/X109330
|
|
kia
|
|
SCOTT
|
Arthur, W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
lka Cheshire (CA99)
|
SEABY
|
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
|
SEALEY
|
G.P.E.
|
Capt
|
|
A
|
|
SEDDON
|
J
|
LCpl
|
7265267
|
|
RAMC
|
SEDGEWICK
|
John, 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
SHARMAN
|
Frederick, A.
|
CSgt
|
|
|
|
Allan, Cecil
|
Mne
|
PO/X113117
|
|
kia
|
|
SHEFFORD
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
SHEFFORD
|
T
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
SHIELDS
|
Ralph
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
D
|
Mne
|
CH/X194002
|
|
kia
|
|
SHORT
|
|
Cpl
|
|
|
|
SIBLEY
|
Fred, J.
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
SIMS
|
Tommy
|
Cpl
|
|
(A2A)
|
|
SMITH
|
A. 'Tony'
|
|
|
SIGS
|
|
SMITH
|
D.W.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
|
SMITH
|
Frank
|
Mne
|
|
HQ
|
from Newton Abbott (CA120)
|
SMITH
|
James, William 'Jim'
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CSM
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RM3572
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C
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B.E.M. (& 42RM Cdo) (CA119)
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SMITH
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J.A.
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Lt
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SMITH
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P.L.
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Mne
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HQ
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SMITH
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Ron
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Sgt
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B
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(WD 23 Jan45)
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John
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RSM
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PLY.X.654
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BEM; Burma Star Assn.
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SPURRIER
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LCpl
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SQUIRES
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MNE
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HQ
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STANDING
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W.J.
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Lt
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D
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STARR
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Alec, Frank
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Cpl
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B
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STEELE
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R
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Capt
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S
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STEWART
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G.D.
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Lt
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Gordon, Herbert
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Lt Col
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OC Dec'44-Jun'45
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MID
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John, Neville
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Mne
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PO/X3716
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3 Bde Sigs
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kia
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STOKES
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J.A.
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TSM
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CA93
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STONE
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Charles, 'Rocky'
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Cpl
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CA104
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STRANGE
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Dennis
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Sgt
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& CMWTC
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Maurice, Kenneth
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Sgt
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PLY/X2187
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B
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STRETTON
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W.E., 'Bill'
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Cpl
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STUBBINS
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Leslie
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C
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STURGES
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Edward, Murray
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Capt
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B
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MiD
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SWIFT
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W., 'Bill'
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Mne
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SYMS
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Edward, A.R. 'Ted'
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Capt
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A
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TARRING
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Des
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Mne
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Post war New Zealand (CA77)
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TAYLOR
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Desmond, 'Geordie'
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Mne
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D
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CA115 Obits
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TAYLOR
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J.H.
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Mne
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HQ
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Ray
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Sgt
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PO/X4774
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X
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and 40 Cdo RM
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John, White
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Mne
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PO/X101801
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kia
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TERRELL
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George, A. 'Tiny'
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Mne
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THEAKSTON
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Andrew, Robert
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CSgt
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CH/X105745
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Burma Star Assn.
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THOMAS
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A.E., 'Bert'
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Mne
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THOMPSON
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David
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Mne
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THORN
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W. 'Bill'
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Cpl
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A
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THORNTON
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P.L.
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Pte
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14281756
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RAMC
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THORPE
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Bernard
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SIGS
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TICEHURST
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G.B.
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Lt
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TODD
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John
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Sgt
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TOOTH
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Anthony
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S
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TORR - GRAHAM
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Mne
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TOSDEVINE
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J.D., 'Jack
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Mne
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TOWHILL
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P.E.
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Lt
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TRAYNOR
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Mne
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TREMLETT
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D.C.
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Lt
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TUNMORE
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Derek
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B
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Edward
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Mne
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A
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TUNSTALL
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F
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Lt
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TURNER
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Raymond
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Cpl
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WAINWRIGHT
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Jack
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WAITE
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Allan
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Cpl
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PO/X120312
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X
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WALDHEIM
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Jack, D.
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Mne
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WALTERS
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H.J.
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A/LCpl
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7397787
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RAMC
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CasLists;wounded Burma 28Jan45
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Stanley, Kenneth
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Mne
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EX/4092
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kia
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WARD
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Russell, William
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Mne
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CH/X101506
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Burma Star Assn. List; (and CA98)
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WARD
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W.A., 'Arthur'
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Sgt
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WARLTAIR
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A.W.
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Lt
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William, John
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Mne
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PLY/X107423
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doas
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WATKINS
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C.A.
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Capt
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Adjt. Jun'45
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WATSON
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Mne
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WEBB
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Ernest, Charles
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Mne
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PO/X120312
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WEBBER
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A.J. 'Jan'
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Sgt
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EX/497
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B
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CARMs; A2A
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WELLS
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Ron
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Sgt
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A
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WHELLER
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Charlie
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Cpl
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SIGS
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Augustus, Ronald
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Lt
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C & D
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MiD
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WHITE
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John, F.
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Lt
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A
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from Leigh on Sea, Essex(CA119)
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WHITE
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Ronald
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Mne
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& 45 RM Cdo
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WHITTAKER,
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Robert
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Cpl
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PO/x116075
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Burma Star Assn.
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WICKS
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Harry, T.
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Mne
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X
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DSM
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WILCOCKS
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I.G. 'Bob'
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TSM
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B
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WILD
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Harold
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Mne
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S
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(CA119) from Hyde, Cheshire
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WILLETT
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W.R.
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Mne
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& 40RM Cdo
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WILLEY
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Claude
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Cpl
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PO/x109532
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SIGS
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Burma Star Assn; from Pembroke (CA120)
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Albert, Edward
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Cpl
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PLY/X109364
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kia
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WILLIAMS
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George
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X
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Harold, Denzil
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Sgt
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7358118 RAMC
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Burma Star Assn.
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WILLS
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Victor, Edwin
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Mne
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PO/X116211
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B
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Burma Star Assn. (CA119)
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WILSON
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Ronald
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C
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WILSON
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W.G.
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Mne
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PLY/X107433
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and 30AU (CA RMs);(CA76)
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WINTER
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N.J.
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Capt
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C
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WINTGENS
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Stanley, Gordon
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2/Lt
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B
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Burma Star Assn.
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WONACOTT
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R
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C
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WOOD
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Ernest,Christopher, 'Stringer'
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Cpl
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PLY/X2123
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Signals
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Burma Star Assn.
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Maurice, Arthur, Ponsonby
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Padre
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DSC (later Bishop)
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WOOD
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W
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Cpl
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A
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WOODS
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N.P.
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Lt Col
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OC Dec'45 -
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WORSFOLD
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R.L.
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Lt
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YOUNG
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F.W.
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Mne
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from Alnwick (CA93)
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44RM Commando were part of 3 Commando Brigade during the Burma Campaign. Many of the documents we have for this period are related to more than one single commando unit and are listed jointly below in the document 3 Commando Brigade Operations in Burma.
Formed at Burley in the first week of August 1943 as 45 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, from the disbanded 5th RM Battalion. Their first Commanding Officer was Lt. Col. N.C. Ries [more]. There followed hard training with those unfit or unsuitable being removed to other duties. In September the Commando moved to billets at Ayr.
On formation there were five fighting Troops - 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'E' Troops. 'F' Troop was the Heavy Weapons Troop. 'H' Troop was the Headquarters troop which included Signals and Intelligence sections , Motor Transport and Administration.
On the 26th November 1943 the Commando moved to the Commando Depot [more] at Achnacarry for their Commando course.
From Achnacarry they returned for a brief period to Ayr for some leave. Then on the 19th January 1944 the Commando moved to the Combined Training Centre (CTC) at Dorling for additional advanced training. The Chief Instructor was Major W.N. Gray, RM [more], who was later to command the unit in France, Holland, and Germany.
During this time the Commando became part of No 1 Special Service Brigade under Brigadier Lord Lovat DSO, MC [more]. This Brigade consisted of 45RM Commando and three other Commando Units, all Army Commandos - No.3 Commando, No.4 Commando, and No.6 Commando.
After about 2 weeks at CTC Dorling, the Commando moved to Eastbourne. During this period the training continued at a pace. Three troops, 'B' under Capt. N.G. Michel RM ; 'C' under Capt. J.N. Rushforth RM; and 'D' under Capt. A.A.B. Scott, RM, went to the Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre at St Ives [more] to do cliff climbing and practice landings on rocks. 'E' troop under Capt. I.N.N. Beadle, RM, went to the Parachute Training School at Ringway and qualified as Parachutists.
On the 26th May 1944 at 0400hrs the Commando left Eastbourne by train for a Staging Camp at Southampton. Then on the 5th June 45RM Commando moved by troop carrying vehicles to Warsash where it embarked in five Landing Craft Infantry (small). At 1700 hrs the same day their craft slipped anchor and formed up in the Solent taking their place in the vast armada of craft that was shortly to cross the English Channel for Normandy.
45 RM Commando, Royal Marines, landed on the 6th June 1944 with the rest of the 1st Special Service Brigade on Sword Beach and were involved in the fighting in France until the 7th September when the Brigade was returned to England to refit. Disembarking on the 8th September at Southampton, the Commando moved to the Commando Group Reception Camp at Petworth, and later to Eastney Barracks at Southsea, and then Bexhill.
On the 14th January 1945 the Commando embarked at Tilbury Docks for Ostende, arriving the following day. From there the Commando moved forward and was involved in the operations to capture Maasbracht and Brachterbeek. It was during the latter that Lance Corporal H.E. Harden, the RAMC medical orderly attached to 'A' troop of 45RM Commando, was awarded the Victoria Cross [read more].
Read the 1 Commando Brigade HQ War Diary, January - April 1945, for more detail about operational timelines [go to war diary].
The Commando was one of the three RM Commando Units not disbanded after the war. On 31 January 1946, at Chatham, 45 embarked on board the aircraft carrier HMS Rajah for the Far East arriving at Port Said on 11 February and Singapore on 1 March. They arrived at Kowloon on 7 March.*
It was redesignated as 45 Commando Royal Marines in March 1946.
The post-war years saw the Commando deployed on operations to Palestine, Suez, Malaya, Aden and Cyprus. The Commando finally returned to the UK in 1967 after 24 years operational service abroad and moved to its current base in Arbroath in 1971.
Since then they have been deployed in Northern Ireland, and, in 1982, the Commando took part in Operation Corporate, the recapture of the Falkland Islands. In 1991 the Commando deployed to Northern Iraq on a humanitarian assistance mission and in 1994 it was dispatched to reinforce the Kuwaiti border against renewed Iraqi aggression. More recently the Commando has been deployed on operations in Afghanistan.
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Sergeant Patrick Ahern, 'E' Troop, died of wounds inflicted during operations on 23rd January 1945 at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, specifically when his Troop were ordered to attack and obtain a bridgehead on the Montforterbeek Dyke.
Marine Denis Baker died In Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the attack on Leese after crossing the River Weser. Son of Arthur and Alice Baker of Fiveacres Cottage, Wormley, Surrey.
Marine Leonard Baker died at sea during operations at Normandy, France. Adopted son of William and Lavina Daffern; husband of Lilian Baker, of Bedworth, Warwickshire.
Corporal Edward Beach died during operations in Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine John Benson died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany. Son of Herbert and Beatrice Benson, of Leeds, Yorkshire; husband of Annie Benson. of Leeds.
Corporal Arthur Bidmead died of wounds at the 6th Canadian General Hospital, France. Husband of Mrs Iris Bidmead (nee Huggan) from Hawick. Father to a young child.
Corporal Arthur Brooks died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Marine Stanley Cairns died during operations at Normandy, France. Husband of Margaret Cairns of Pontypridd.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Corporal William Carter was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Normandy. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Marine Reginald Clarke was killed whilst overcoming an enemy post as his Commando entered Osnabruck, Germany. Son of Jack and Monica Mercy Clarke, of Ashford, Kent.
Marine Edwin Corbyn died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine William Crompton died in Germany during operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf. Son of James and Alice Crompton, of Bury, Lancashire.
Marine Edward Dangerfield died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Albert George and Violet Rose Dangerfield, of Bow, London.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Lance Corporal Osmond Davies, 'E' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
The Story of 45RM Commando, published 1946 for veterans.
Lance Corporal Alexander Dryburgh died during operations at Normandy.
Marine Arthur Earl died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Bernard Fenton died during operations at Normandy. Son of Herbert and Dinah Fenton; husband of Mary Fenton, of Londonderry.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Sergeant William Finlay died during operations at Normandy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Finlay, of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Ernest Forbes died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Ernest Gladwin was reported missing presumed died at the coast of Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of William Henry Gladwin, and of Nellie Rose Gladwin, of Southgate, Middlesex.
Captain Eric Grewcock, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
Marine George Hall died at Worthing Central Hospital, Sussex, from an accidental gunshot wound sustained during a live fire training exercise.
Marine John Hall died during operations in France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Thomas Harrington from Great Cornard, Sudbury, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine Richard Keough, 'C' Troop, was killed in overcoming an enemy post as his Commando entered Osnabruck, Germany. Son of Richard and Louisa Vernon Keough, of Coventry.
Marine Frederick Kershaw died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Sam and Linda Kershaw, of Bradford, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Cyril King died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Corporal John Knott died in Germany.
Marine Gordon Lay died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
Marine Charles Lyon died during operations in the vicinity of Brachterbeek and Montforterbeek, Netherlands.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Leonard Manley was reported missing at sea presumed died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Thomas Marshall died of wounds in Germany. His Commando were in action at Wesel. Son of James and Sarah Marshall, of Belfast, Northern Ireland; grandson of Mrs. I. Bateson, of Belfast.
Marine John McFatter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Nathaniel McIntosh died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Daniel McKeown died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Charles McPake died in Germany. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
Marine Albert Mitchell died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine William Murphy died during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of John and Susan Murphy; husband of Joan Murphy, of Marbury, Northwich, Cheshire.
Corporal Leslie Myers died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Sergeant Henry Nutter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine William Purvis died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, The Netherlands. Son of Alexander and Barbara Purvis; husband of Ellen I. Purvis, of Wooperton, Northumberland.
Sources
CWGC.
Corporal David Reed died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine James Russell, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, specifically when his Troop were ordered to attack and obtain a bridgehead on the Montforterbeek Dyke. Son of James and Ruby Eva Russell, of Hockley, Birmingham.
Sources
CWGC.
Lance Corporal Frederick Stallwood died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Dennis Sweet died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of Percy Oliver Sweet and Laura Sweet, of Leicester.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Marine Robert Symes died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Kenneth Thomas died during operations in Germany. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Weser at Stolzenau.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Marine Ronald Thomas died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of David and Ada Thomas; husband of Mary Thomas, of Paisley, Renfrewshire.
Marine Thomas Unthank died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
Marine James Walker died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine James Walter Walker, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Gilbert Watson, 'E' Troop, was killed in acion on the beach at Normandy, France. Son of David and Annie Watson, of Highfield, Co. Durham.
Corporal John Watson was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Normandy. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur and Hannah Isabel Watson.
Colour Segeant James Wharton died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Stolzenau and Leese (River Wesser crossing).
Sergeant Ronald White died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Robert Whitney died from natural causes (septicemia) at West Glamorgan Hospital. Son of James and Rose Whitney, of Glyn Neath; husband of Gwenllian Whitney, of Glyn Neath.
Marine Frank Wild died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of George Thomas Wild and Ada Isobel Wild, of Lee, London.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Reverend Derrick Lovell Williams, M.A., had been Curate of Christchurch, Stepney, during the London Blitz and was noted for his rescue work.
Marine Alfred Wright, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Normandy.
The citation published in the London Gazette 6th March 1945 for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lance -Corporal Henry Eric Harden RAMC attached to 45RM Commando for action in NW Europe.
Henry Harden was born on 23 February 1912 in Northfleet, Kent. In a family of eight he was the seventh son. A keen sportsman he excelled at swimming, tennis and football at school in Northfleet where he received all of his education. Also a keen musician he played the Violin.
At the age of ten he helped out in his brother in-laws' butchers shop. He eventually became a butcher taking over the business when tragically his brother in-law died. Very early on Henry showed a keen interest in things medical and joined the St Johns Ambulance Brigade where he became a Sergeant.
As the war effort gathered pace in 1942 the 30 year old Henry Harden was conscripted into the Royal Artillery but as his medical aptitude became realized he was soon transferred to the R.A.M.C., where he served in a field ambulance unit.
Henry soon became restless with inactivity of service at home and in November 1943 he volunteered for the Commandos and was posted to the Achnacarry Commando Training Depot situated in the Highlands of Scotland. A comrade of the same intake Mne. Keith Thompson, later also of 45 RM Commando, remembers sharing billets with Harden who he says was a quiet quick witted individual with a keen sense of humour. Commando training successfully completed Harden was posted as a Medical Orderly to Able troop 45 RM Commando in January 1944.
He and the rest of the Commando commenced training for which was to become the D-Day landings.
After their involvement in the D-Day activities 45RM Commando, who along with No.3, No.4 and No.6 Army Commando formed No.1 Special Service Brigade, returned to the UK for replacements and refitting and on 6th December 1944 and was renamed the 1st Commando Brigade.
1st Commando Brigade was expecting to go to the Far East but on 7th January orders were given for them to return to NW Europe. The first action on arrival in NW Europe which involved the Brigade was ‘Operation Blackcock’. The objective was to clear the enemy from the Roermond Triangle. Attached to the 7th Armoured Brigade they were given the job of crossing the Juliana Canal and driving on through Maasbracht and Brachterbeek in order to capture the town of Linne.
On the freezing night of the 23rd of January 1945 the German forces were already in full retreat out of Maasbracht and on the same night No.6 Army Commando had successfully traversed the frozen canal and occupied the town. 45 RM Commando had pushed forward to occupy the smaller village of St. Joostburg setting up HQ in a house situated behind the local church which offered protection from incoming fire.
Able Troop of 45 Commando was ordered forward along the station road to occupy the railway station at Maasbracht. All went according to plan until the troop reached the crossroads. Here they were trapped in an ambush by the enemy forces that had set their lines at Montfortebeek. Able Troop came under intense MG and Mortar fire and were split and cut off from the main force. Some men had to lie in the freezing snow covered fields while others took cover in houses and outbuildings. Able Troops' situation was made worse by a well placed German sniper who added to what seemed to be a helpless position.
Sheltering in one of the nearby houses was the R.A.M.C. contingent and among them Doctor John Tulloch. Tulloch observing the situation, with dead and heavily wounded lying in the open fields, decided to attempt to help his comrades. He arranged for jeeps which would be protected by a Red Cross ensign to drive out and to bring back as many wounded as they could manage. The Jeeps set off on their mission and were on their way back when they came under heavy enemy fire, an action which violated the Geneva Convention, one jeep was completely destroyed and all the occupants killed. John Tulloch was awarded the MC for his valiant part in this action.
The position then was this. A part of Able troop was pinned down and had taken severe casualties. The troop’s position was exposed and was being exploited by a well placed sniper. A party under the protection of a medical ensign had attempted to extract wounded and been seriously attacked. The foregoing makes the feat of Henry Harden strikingly selfless and even more remarkable. Harden had been observing the unfolding events and still insisted that he go out and try to help and recover more of the wounded armed only with a side arm for self protection.
On all fours he scurried alone a distance of 120 metres across flat open ground while the area was being swept by heavy and concentrated fire. He calmly bound up the wounds of one officer and two marines and successfully dragged one marine to safety single handed. Whilst dragging his wounded comrade eye witnesses could see the snow flying all around from bullets one of which wounded Harden in his side.
After Hardens' initial success two other attempts to rescue the wounded were made, one by tanks and the other with the aid of a smoke screen, but both failed. Harden was ordered not to expose himself any more but despite this he arranged a stretcher party, and while carrying a white flag with a red cross went out yet again to attend his comrades. Even though the second marine was hit again while being transported and died, Harden, with stretcher bearers, went out a third time. It was while assisting an officer back to safety on this third attempt the fearless Harden was mortally wounded.
The intensity of the enemy covering fire prevented anybody recovering Harden until the next day, but Hardens' valour had inspired all around and they were able to hold and secure their positions. Enemy counter attacks were beaten off and the objective of capturing the town of Linne was eventually achieved by No.3 Army Commando. With help from tanks of the Royal Hussars they stormed the town and overcame fanatical enemy resistance.
When Henry Harden performed this courageous act he was 32 yrs old and was married with two small children.
Although Henry Harden was the only recipient of the Victoria Cross in the R.A.M.C. from the WW2 conflicts they are the third highest recipients, behind the Royal Artillery and the Royal Engineers, of the award. The R.A.M.C. are however the Regiment with the highest number of awards per capita in the British forces.
Henry Eric Harden VC is buried in the Nederweert War Cemetery Holland.
Henry Harden’s Victoria Cross is held and displayed at the Army Medical Services Museum, Aldershot.
The memorial plaque at the bridge in Montfortbeek. A slight inaccuracy on the plaque states Harden was killed on his fourth attempt. His Gazette citation however states clearly that it was in fact on his third attempt that Harden fell.
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding Officer —
2nd in Command — Act. Temp. Maj. A.L. Blake MC
Act. Tempy. Maj. I. N. N. Beadle MC.
Captains
Act. Capt. J.E. Day
Act. Tempy. Capts.
A. Armstrong
H.G. Riley MC
C.E.B. Fletcher
R.G. Shove
Adjutant
Act. Tempy. Capt. A.W. Neaves
Tempy. Lieut.
G. T. Jackson.
P. Nelson.
B. C. W. Samain.
R. Y. McDonald.
F. Tunstall.
G.F. Partington.
H.D. Howell.
D.G. Smythe.
J.R. Shaw.
P. D. Barnard, R.A.
Tempy. 2nd. Lieut.
K.C. Sellars.
W.S. Burns.
J.J.A. Patron.
A.W. Mould.
Adm. Officer - Act. Tempy.Capt —
Signal Officer —
Medical Officer — Lieut. H. N. Smith, R.A.M.C.
Chaplain — Rev. H. Kennen, R.N.V.R.
Sergeant-Major —
Notes
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Corporal Joseph Atherton died during operations at Pont L'Eveque, Normandy. Son of Joseph and Ann J. Atherton, of Lower Ince, Lancashire; husband of Mary Atherton, of Lower Ince.
Corporal Jack Bailey, 'A' troop, died of wounds received at Sallenelles, France. Son of Barnett and Rebecca Bailey, of Leeds, Yorkshire.
Lieutenant Derrick Burrows, 'Y' troop, was killed whilst administering morphia to a wounded marine. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller near Hademstorf where he was originally buried before being re-interred at Becklingen on 21 August 1946.
Sources
CWGC.
Corporal Stanley Cantlay died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany. Son of William Leith Cantlay and Alice Mary Cantlay, of Burnside, Lanarkshire.
Troop Sergeant Major William Clark died during operations at the River Rhine crossing, Germany.
Marine Michael Coyle died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Patrick Coyle and of Anne Coyle (nee Keany), of Glasgow.
Marine Arthur Cundall died in Germany. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller near Hademstorf where he was buried before being re-interred at Becklingen on 21 August 1946.
Marine George Davidson died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France. Son of John and Mary Aimes Davidson; husband of Marion Davidson, of Fallin, Stirlingshire.
Marine Jack Downs, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France. Son of Charles William and Edith Constance Downs, of Abbey Wood, Kent.
Marine Sam Durose died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany. Sam was originally buried in a joint grave with Marine Leonard Rider at Xanten, Germany, before both being re-interred together 12 November 1946 at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.
Marine George Fyvie died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Albert and Christina Fyvie, of Bucksburn, Aberdeenshire.
Marine John Hordell, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Sergeant Frederick Houghton died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Harriet Houghton, of Birkdale, Southport, Lancashire.
Marine William James died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. James, of Plymouth.
Lieutenant Anthony Jerram, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel.
Lance Corporal Cyril Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Henry Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Thomas Judd, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Sergeant Thomas Ledger, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Major John Lee, MC, LLB, Second-in-Command, died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery.
Troop Sergeant Major William Leeming died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France. Son of William Herbert and Alice Leeming, of Dublin, Irish Republic.
Marine Kenneth Livsey died during operations at the River Rhine crossing in Germany.
Marine Charles Lunn, 'X' troop, died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Sidney Thomas Lunn and Florence Susan Lunn, of Morden, Surrey.
Corporal Robert McFall, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine John Miller, 'X' troop, died at the 77th British General Hospital, France, of wounds inflicted on the 20th August during operations at Hill 112, Dozule, Normandy.
Lance Corporal Sidney Moody, 'X' troop, died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Elbe.
Marine Kenneth Musgrave, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Alexander Nelson died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
Marine James Pizey died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery. Son of Henry and Mary Elizabeth Pizey; husband of Beatrice May Pizey, of Bedminster, Bristol.
Marine John Ponsford died during operations at Beuzeville, France. Originally buried in Beuzeville before being re-interred on 17 October 1945 at Ranville War Cemetery.
Marine Leonard Rider, a former dockyard worker from Barking, died in Germany during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel.
Corporal Albert Rogers, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Jack Tomkins died at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, Sussex. At the time of his death the Commando were engaged in cliff assault and seaborne landing exercises in preparation for DDay.
Marine Alexander Wheeler, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
The nominal roll of those who served in No.46 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, is listed by order of surname. The names are primarily compiled from the booklet issued to Veterans in 1946 entitled "The Story of 46 Commando, Royal Marines, by Captain P.K.W. Johnson, RM". The author specifies the Nominal Roll is of those who served between 6th June 1944 and 8th May 1945. However additional names will be added in the future whenever an individual's Commando Service has been established.
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADAMS
|
H.L.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103468
|
|
|
ADAMSON
|
Robert, Andrew
|
Mne
|
PO/x113832
|
|
(CARMs)
|
ADAWAY
|
Gerald, Dennis
|
Cpl
|
PO/x1431
|
|
|
ADDY
|
G.B.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x111352
|
|
'X' tp
|
ALDEN
|
P.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108330
|
|
'X' tp
|
ALEXANDER
|
D
|
Mne
|
PO/x110710
|
|
|
Athole, J.
|
Lt
|
|
MC
|
|
|
ALLEN
|
M.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112255
|
|
|
ALLEN
|
W.J.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x107333
|
|
|
A
|
Mne
|
EX/3975
|
|
|
|
ANDERSON
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105808
|
|
|
ANDREWS
|
W.M.W
|
TSM
|
|
|
&45, 47 Cdo
|
ANNISON
|
E.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111886
|
|
|
ANTHONY
|
G.J.
|
Gnr
|
3761063
|
|
RA
|
ARMSTRONG
|
W
|
Mne
|
EX/851
|
|
|
ASPDEN
|
G
|
Cpl
|
PO/x105361
|
|
'Z' tp (CA93)
|
ASPDEN
|
Jack
|
Mne
|
PLY/x109402
|
|
'Z' tp
|
Joseph
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x103460
|
|
|
|
William, T.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x115113
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
ATKIN
|
James
|
CSgt
|
PLY/x103416
|
|
|
ATKINSON
|
F
|
LCPL
|
7381824
|
|
RAMC / 'X' tp
|
ATKINSON
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103872
|
|
|
AUSTIN
|
A.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111864
|
|
|
A.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104476 or CH/x104446
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
Jack
|
Cpl
|
PO/x103464
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
BAILEY
|
J.F.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
BAKER
|
N.V.F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x109845
|
|
|
BAKER
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x104025
|
|
|
BAMFORD
|
Frank
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110270
|
|
'Z' tp
|
BANFIELD
|
E
|
Mne
|
CH/x104501
|
|
'B' tp; (CA109)
|
BANKS
|
L.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105217
|
|
|
BARCLAY
|
W.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112107
|
|
|
BARKER
|
Donald, H.
|
Capt
|
340
|
|
'X' tp; (CA46)
|
BARKER
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x116685
|
|
|
BARKER
|
R.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108841
|
|
'A' tp
|
BARNWELL
|
Stephen, E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108556
|
|
'X' tp
|
BARRETT
|
I.A., 'Mick'
|
Mne
|
EX/2669
|
|
(CA118); (CARMs)
|
BARROW
|
A.C.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x112730
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BARTON
|
Joe, B.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107103
|
|
|
BEACH
|
I
|
Mne
|
CH/x105639
|
|
'B' tp
|
BEARDMORE
|
D.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CARMs)
|
J.S.
|
2/Lt
|
|
MM
|
Royal Scots
|
|
BEDDOWS
|
C
|
Mne
|
CH/x109371
|
|
'A' tp
|
BEESLEY
|
E.E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108744
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BEEVER
|
F
|
Mne
|
CH/x115358
|
|
(CARMs)
|
William, B.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x106667
|
|
|
|
BENCE
|
E.R. 'Ron'
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103816
|
|
(CARMs) |
BENNETT
|
R.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103938
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BENNETT
|
W.S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108743
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BENTON
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x108114
|
|
(CARMs) |
BERRY
|
T.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108545
|
|
(CARMs) |
BERTRAM
|
J.C.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x106717
|
|
(CARMs) |
BESTLEY
|
A.L.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x118011
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BETTISS
|
Reg. J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103814
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BEVAN
|
R
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108257
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BEVERIDGE
|
C
|
Mne
|
PO/x107332
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BEWERS
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x105715
|
|
(CARMs)
|
Newman, James
|
Mne
|
CH/x104688
|
|
'B' tp; (CA109); PoW
WO416/29/188
|
|
Frederick, William
|
Mne
|
PO/x4541
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
BILSDON
|
L
|
Mne
|
PO/x115685
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BISHOP
|
A.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x2563
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BISS
|
Horace, J.W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x110598
|
|
'Z' tp
|
BLACK
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x111905
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BLACK
|
R
|
TSM
|
PLY/x3841
|
|
'Z' tp
|
Albert
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110193
|
|
|
|
Joseph, G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105234
|
|
'Y'Tp (CA93)
|
|
BOARDLEY
|
J.G.
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BOLTON
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103911
|
|
'Z' tp
|
BONE
|
G.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114019
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BOOTH
|
Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/x114091
|
|
|
BOULTON
|
C.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x101602
|
|
|
BOWER
|
C
|
Mne
|
PO/x4661
|
|
'A' tp; (CARMs)
|
Robert, W.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x121824
|
|
(CA98)
|
|
BRADLEY
|
L.M.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x100598
|
|
(CARMs) |
Verdun, Gregson
|
Mne
|
EX/849
|
|
|
|
BRADWELL
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x105525
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BRAMWELL
|
W.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104889
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BRAY
|
P.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x110273
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BRETTLE
|
W.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106237
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BRIERLEY
|
S.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108818
|
|
(CA109)(CARMs)
|
BROAD
|
James, Henry
|
RSM
|
PLY/x22644
|
|
RSM 1/8/43 to 10/3/45 (SR)(CARMs)
|
BROAD
|
R.O.
|
Mne
|
PO/x3706
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BROADHEAD
|
J.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x2610
|
|
'A' tp; (CARMs)
|
BRODIE
|
E.S.
|
Mne
|
PO/x113557
|
|
'Z' tp
|
William, E.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x103886
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
BROOKS
|
W.G.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x1412
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BROWN
|
A.E.
|
Sgt |
CH/x116193
|
|
and 45 RM (CARMs)
|
A.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110894
|
|
PoW
|
|
BROWN
|
Frank
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103465
|
|
'Z' tp; (CARMs)
|
BROWN
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105012
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BROWN
|
P.W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x109794
|
|
|
BROWN
|
W.S.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107449
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BROWNBILL
|
J.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108053
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BUCKLEY
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107265
|
|
'Z' tp; (CARMs).
|
BUGLEAR
|
Allan, Charles
|
Capt
|
|
|
(CARMs);102 RM Bde;
Aug43 46RM (Navy Lists)
|
BULLEY
|
O.C.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x120099
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BULLOCK
|
G.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x114142
|
|
and 45RM (CARMs)
|
BURBECK
|
R.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x115763
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURNETT
|
K
|
Mne
|
CH/x111909
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURNETT
|
W.F.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x101850
|
|
(CARMs)
|
Harry
|
Cpl
|
PO/x108045
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
BURNS
|
Arthur
|
Mne
|
PO/x105498
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURNS
|
E
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104986
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURNS
|
John, Farrington 'Jack'
|
Mne
|
Po/x112511
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURRIDGE
|
W.M.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x4900
|
|
|
Sidney
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104886
|
|
'S' Tp (CA93)(CARMs)
|
|
Derrick, T.
|
Lt
|
1265
|
|
(CARMs)
|
|
BURRY
|
Edward, Roderick, 'Ted'
|
Mne
|
CH/x109616
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURT
|
F
|
Cpl
|
CH/x103526
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURT
|
W.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107102
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BURT
|
W.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103277
|
|
also served 47RM (CA120 and CARMs)
|
Harold, Rex
|
Major
|
|
MiD
|
'A' tp (and 44RM)
|
|
J.A.
|
Capt
|
1118
|
MiD
|
'Z' tp
|
|
BUTLER
|
J.J.A.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x114520
|
|
|
Reginald Arthur
|
CSM
|
CH/x104815
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
George Desmond
|
|
PO/x4096
|
MM
|
Award Suez Crisis 40Cdo
|
|
BYE
|
F.C.E
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CARMs)
|
CADY
|
R.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x2008
|
|
|
CAIRNS
|
W.F.
|
Mne
|
PO/X/115564
|
|
|
CAMERON
|
I
|
LCpl
|
PLY/x112913
|
|
|
CAMPBELL
|
J.S.
|
Major
|
|
|
'A' tp / A&SH
|
CAMPBELL
|
K
|
Sgt
|
PO/x114065
|
|
|
CAMPBELL
|
L
|
Cpl
|
PO/x114064
|
|
|
CAMPSIE
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x106233
|
|
|
CANNOCK
|
R.F.
|
Mne
|
|
|
&48RM Cdo
|
Stanley, D.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x116216
|
|
|
|
CARTER
|
L.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x117128
|
|
'S' tp
|
CECIL
|
J.C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103734
|
|
|
Leonard, Charles
|
Mne
|
CH/x115311
|
|
|
|
CHALMERS
|
James, T.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x107435
|
|
'Z' tp
|
CHAMPKINS
|
M.C.H.
|
LCpl
|
7381074
|
|
RAMC
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105641
|
|
'B' tp; PoW
|
|
CHAPMAN
|
L.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104524
|
|
|
CHAPMAN
|
W.J.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x103423
|
|
|
CHARLES
|
H.F.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x23362
|
|
|
H
|
Mne
|
CH/x105642
|
MM
|
'B' tp; PoW
|
|
CHEESEMUR
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x112981
|
|
|
CHERRY
|
W.E. 'Paddy'
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x104890
|
|
(CA80)
|
CLARK
|
T.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104816
|
|
'A' tp
|
William, G.
|
TSM
|
PO/x100675
|
|
|
|
CLARKE | Thomas | Mne | PO/X 116107 | Signaller served 48RM; to 46RM from mid1945 | |
CLIFF
|
J.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110745
|
|
|
Alan, E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105643
|
|
'B' tp; PoW
|
|
COLE
|
R.A.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112589
|
|
|
COLLEY
|
A.E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112397
|
|
|
COLLINGS
|
N.B.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
COLLINS
|
E.L.
|
Mne
|
EX/1351
|
|
|
COLLIS
|
W.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105644
|
|
'B' tp
|
COLTMAN
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x105977
|
|
'A' tp
|
CONWAY
|
A.M.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x109622
|
|
|
COOK
|
G.D.
|
Cpl
|
|
|
& 47RM Cdo
|
W.H.
|
Cpl
|
EX/1233
|
|
|
|
COOPER
|
G.P.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108800
|
|
|
Samuel
|
TSM
|
PO/x105978
|
MM
|
|
|
COPSON
|
A.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104300
|
|
|
CORBY
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x106585
|
|
|
CORSHAM
|
W.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111644
|
|
'Z' tp
|
COTTON
|
A
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x104065
|
|
'X' tp
|
COTTRELL
|
E.E.
|
Cpl
|
14251289
|
|
RAMC
|
COULE
|
W
|
Mne
|
CH/x105640
|
|
|
COWLEY
|
W.F.
|
Mne
|
PO/x118972
|
|
|
COX
|
C.A.G.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x108584
|
|
'X' tp
|
COX
|
H.J.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108558
|
|
|
COX
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x106668
|
|
|
COX
|
J.W.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105508
|
|
|
COY
|
A
|
LCpl
|
PO/x106597
|
|
|
Michael
|
Mne
|
CH/x112108
|
|
|
|
CRADDOCK
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
'B' tp
|
CRICHTON
|
J.W.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105075
|
|
|
CROSSKEY
|
K.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108022
|
|
|
CROUCHER
|
S.F.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104049
|
|
|
CRUMPLER
|
H.F.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x101853
|
|
|
CULLEY
|
W.E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107223
|
|
|
CULVER
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x104764
|
|
|
CUMNER | R.G. | Sgt | PLY/X 2401 | MiD | & 47RM Cdo. |
Arthur
|
Mne
|
PO/x116105
|
|
|
|
CUNNINGHAM
|
A.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106684
|
|
'Z' tp
|
DALE
|
H
|
Mne
|
PO/x103756
|
|
|
DANIELLS
|
H.H.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x107416
|
|
query surname DANIEL 'Z' tp
|
George
|
Mne
|
PO/x107106
|
|
|
|
DAVIDSON
|
G
|
Mne
|
EX/1627
|
|
|
DAVIES
|
D.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103936
|
|
'A' tp
|
DAVIES
|
E
|
Mne
|
PO/x106590
|
|
|
DAVIES
|
G.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110264
|
|
|
DAVIES
|
G,J,
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104515
|
|
|
John, C.
|
TSM
|
EX/1129
|
|
|
|
DAVIES
|
J.R.B.
|
Capt
|
305
|
|
|
DAVIS
|
G.S.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x117622
|
|
|
DAVIS
|
R.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103838
|
|
|
DAVIS
|
Sidney, Albert
|
Mne
|
PO/x107804
|
|
|
DAVISON
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/x113494
|
|
|
DAW
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x5011
|
|
|
DAWKINS
|
G.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x118435
|
|
|
DAWSON
|
W.T.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x112616
|
|
|
DEACON
|
F.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x105675
|
|
|
DEAN
|
F
|
Mne
|
PO/x107805
|
|
|
Frederick, Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/x103465
|
|
PoW Normandy
|
|
DEAN
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104892
|
|
|
DEAR
|
A.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x1609
|
|
|
DEMPSEY
|
H
|
Mne
|
PO/x106531
|
|
|
DENMAN
|
Dennis
|
Mne
|
CH/x111906
|
|
'Y' tp
|
DENMAN
|
M.T.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Harry
|
Sgt
|
PO/x2389
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
DERRY
|
T.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108545
|
|
|
DEVLIN
|
J.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107336
|
|
'X' tp
|
Charles, W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x113021
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
DIVERS
|
V.H.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x104109
|
|
|
DOCKRAY
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x106743
|
|
'A' tp
|
DOCWRA
|
C.E.
|
Capt
|
|
MiD
|
'B' tp
|
Charles, H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109019
|
|
|
|
Peter
|
Mne
|
PO/x121745
|
|
|
|
DONOGHUE
|
Tom
|
Mne
|
PO/x107390
|
|
|
DORAN
|
P
|
Mne
|
CH/x104966
|
|
|
DOW
|
J
|
Mne
|
EX/1263
|
|
|
Jack
|
Mne
|
CH/x112844
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
DRESH
|
C.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x107808
|
|
'Z' tp
|
DUCKWORTH
|
John Charles
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x103533
|
|
'A' tp
|
DUFF
|
E
|
Mne
|
PO/x105552
|
|
|
DUNCAN
|
A
|
LCpl
|
CH/x105924
|
|
|
DUNLOP
|
W.W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x107389
|
|
'A' tp
|
DUNN
|
T.C.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x102661
|
|
'A' tp
|
Sam
|
Mne
|
PO/x114134
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EASTER
|
L.A.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x3865
|
|
|
N.K.
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
HLI
|
|
ECCLES
|
W.G.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x100990
|
|
|
EDWARDS
|
K.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111240
|
|
|
EDWARDS
|
S.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x4067
|
|
|
EDWARDS
|
T.P.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105645
|
|
|
EDWARDSON
|
G
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103879
|
|
|
ELKINGTON
|
Alan, Henry
|
Sgt
|
PO/x1049
|
|
'A' tp
|
John, Markham
|
TSM
|
CH/x2299
|
|
'B' tp; (CA98 and 99)
|
|
ELLIS
|
R.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/x110629
|
|
'A' tp
|
ELLIS
|
William
|
Mne
|
|
|
(PG)
|
ELVINS
|
D
|
Pte
|
5253707
|
|
Worcester Regt.
|
EMBERSON
|
H.C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107549
|
|
|
James, Patterson
|
RSM
|
PO/x10372
|
DCM, MiD
|
DCM with 47RM. Also served 43RM. | |
EVANS
|
C.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104818
|
|
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103946
|
|
|
|
FAGAN
|
T
|
Cpl
|
EX/4047
|
|
'Z' tp
|
FAIRHURST
|
John
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x104898
|
|
'Z' tp
|
FALCONER
|
R.G.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x108986
|
|
|
John, P.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104144
|
|
|
|
FARMER
|
T.W.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x106226
|
|
'Z' tp
|
Jack
|
LCpl
|
CH/x105216
|
MiD
|
'X' tp
|
|
FERGUSON
|
W
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102674
|
|
|
FINCH
|
S.R.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105927
|
|
|
Jack, E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x102259
|
|
'X' tp
|
|
FLEET
|
A.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102678
|
|
|
FLETCHER
|
F.C. 'Fred'
|
Mne
|
CH/x108548
|
MiD
|
'X' tp
|
John
|
Mne
|
CH/x106354
|
|
|
|
FOOTER
|
H.E.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x108561
|
|
'A' tp
|
FOORD
|
W.E.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x105509
|
|
|
FORDEY
|
H
|
Mne
|
|
|
'A' tp
|
FORD-KING
|
F.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x120470
|
|
|
FORREST
|
J.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/x114825
|
|
'Z' tp
|
FOULDS
|
John, R.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
FOX
|
A
|
Mne
|
CH/x112784
|
|
|
FRANCIS
|
Alfred, Henry
|
Sgt
|
CH/x105648
|
|
'B' tp
|
FRANKS
|
C.H.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114676
|
|
'Z' tp
|
FRY
|
A.V.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105647
|
|
'B' tp
|
FULHAM
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x111294
|
|
|
George
|
Mne
|
CH/x111910
|
|
|
|
GALE
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
GALLEAR
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x107347
|
|
|
GAPPER
|
J.F. 'Jackie'
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104934
|
|
'Z' tp
|
Reuben, W.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x103931
|
|
|
|
GARNETT
|
T
|
LCpl
|
PO/x113641
|
|
|
GASCOIGNE
|
D
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103811
|
|
|
GASS
|
Harry, W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106680
|
|
'Z' tp
|
GELDARD
|
J.L.
|
CSgt
|
PO/x108035
|
|
|
GENTLEMAN
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/x113521
|
|
|
GHEST
|
R.T. ‘beau’
|
CSgt
|
PLY/x100233
|
|
|
John, D.
|
Capt
|
|
MC
|
Border Regt.
|
|
GIBSON
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x117699
|
|
|
GIBSON
|
F.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105650
|
|
|
GIDLOW
|
G
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110203
|
|
|
GILBERT
|
L.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108563
|
|
'B' tp
|
GILBERT
|
Ronald
|
Sgt
|
|
|
& 10 Cdo (CA40); Dec'64 MBE (LG43529)
|
GILLIES
|
Jim
|
Mne
|
CH/x102239
|
|
|
GLEAVE
|
W
|
Mne
|
PLY/x106855
|
|
|
Anthony, John
|
Mne
|
Ch/x105652
|
|
'B' tp. PoW.
|
|
GOODWIN
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112542
|
|
|
GOUGH
|
H.E.
|
LCpl
|
CH/x112320
|
|
|
GOUGH
|
R.E.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x105662
|
|
|
GOWARD
|
H.A.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105854
|
|
'A' tp
|
GRAHAM
|
W.P.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x106807
|
|
'A' tp
|
GRANT
|
Ronald, W.B. 'Ron'
|
CSM
|
PO/x106693
|
|
'Z' tp; from Gourock (CA120)
|
GRAY
|
E
|
Mne
|
CH/x109372
|
|
'A' tp
|
GRAY
|
J
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108844
|
|
|
GRAY
|
R
|
Sgt
|
PO/x106858
|
|
'Y' tp
|
GRAY
|
S
|
Mne
|
|
|
'X' tp
|
Thomas, M.
|
Lt.Col
|
|
DSO,MC
|
OIC
|
|
GREEN
|
H.R.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105653
|
|
|
GREEN
|
J.E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104445
|
|
|
GREEEN
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x110533
|
|
'B' tp
|
GRIFFIN
|
G.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x111770
|
|
|
GRIFFITHS
|
Ron, L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114095
|
|
|
GRIFFITHS
|
S.R. ‘Dick’
|
Mne
|
PO/x121474
|
|
|
GRILLS
|
Charles
|
Mne
|
PO/x107105
|
|
injured 1 month after cdo course, retd to RM duties
|
HAIG
|
W.P.D.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x3086
|
|
|
HALEY
|
E.T.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x104822
|
|
'X' tp
|
HALL
|
F.G. 'Nobby'
|
Mne
|
PO/x118664
|
BEM
|
'B' tp; (CA84)
|
HALL
|
H
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x2117
|
|
|
HALL
|
R.E.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x105763
|
|
|
HALLAGHAN
|
E
|
Mne
|
PO/x110221
|
|
query surname HALLIGAN 'Z' tp
|
HALLAM
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x725
|
|
'Z' tp
|
HANKIN
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102715
|
|
|
HARDY
|
C.R.
|
Lt.Col.
|
|
DSO*
|
OIC
|
HARDY
|
J
|
Cpl
|
PO/x106228
|
|
|
Alexander,F.M.
|
Mne
|
PO/x4321
|
|
|
|
HARRIMAN
|
T
|
Mne
|
CH/x112998
|
|
'A' tp
|
HARRIS
|
D.P.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107428
|
|
'B' tp
|
HARRIS
|
J
|
Cpl
|
6387036
|
|
10(IA) Cdo
|
HARRIS
|
N.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109456
|
|
|
Roy, Edward
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108034
|
|
'B' tp (post war ordained)
|
|
HARRISON
|
F
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103944
|
|
'A' tp
|
John, B.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103920
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
W.J.
|
Lt
|
702
|
|
'B' tp; PoW
|
|
HAWES
|
S.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x113622
|
|
|
HAWKINS
|
V
|
LCpl
|
PO/x121126
|
|
|
HAYERS
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x106650
|
|
|
HAYES
|
James, Francis
|
LCpl
|
PO/x113309
|
|
'A' tp
|
HAYES
|
L.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107352
|
|
|
HAYWOOD
|
R
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x112679
|
|
query surname 'X' tp HAYWARD
|
James
|
Mne
|
PO/x108682
|
MM
|
|
|
HEANEY
|
Thomas, Wallace, 'Bill'
|
Mne
|
PO/x107654
|
|
'A' tp / (CA115 newsletter)
|
HEATH
|
Albert, Edward
|
Lt (QrMr)
|
|
|
Navy Lists Aug43 Bi Monthly Vol1
|
HEMBROUGH
|
W
|
Sgt
|
7381565
|
|
RAMC
|
HENDRY
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x106694
|
|
'B' tp
|
HEPBURN
|
E. ‘Ginger’
|
Mne
|
PO/x106234
|
|
|
A.J.H.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x114619
|
|
'S' tp
|
|
HICKS
|
H.H.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x102270
|
|
|
HIGGS
|
R.C.D.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x111043
|
|
and 45RM; post war State Police Bahrain (CA51)
|
HILL
|
E.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105655
|
|
|
Ronald, W.P.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x114941
|
|
|
|
HILLINGS
|
G
|
Mne
|
CH/x110609
|
|
|
HILSON
|
Tommy
|
Mne
|
PO/x109385
|
|
|
HINCKS
|
Michael, E.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
HOARE
|
W.F.
|
T/Capt
|
|
& 48RM Jun'44
|
Navy Lists
|
HOFFMAN
|
E.F.
|
Mne
|
CH/x115480
|
|
|
HOLBEN
|
R.G.R.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105656
|
|
'B' tp
|
HOLLAND
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x114807
|
|
|
HOLMES
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106239
|
|
'X' tp
|
HOLT
|
J.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x4088
|
|
|
HONEYSETT
|
R.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x118404
|
|
|
HOOKS
|
D
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102727
|
|
|
John, E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104236
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
HORROCKS
|
J.C.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x103855
|
|
|
HORSINGTON
|
Frederick,W.G.
|
CSgt
|
PO/x101338
|
|
|
HOSIER
|
J.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111804
|
|
'A' tp
|
Frederick,A.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x104900
|
|
|
|
HOWARD
|
J.W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x4395
|
|
|
HOWE
|
A
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103780
|
|
|
HOWES
|
B.T.
|
TSM
|
PO/x106204
|
|
'A' tp
|
HOWES
|
F.C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x5384
|
|
|
Leslie, George
|
Mne
|
CH/x112297
|
|
|
|
HUGHES
|
E
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108502
|
|
|
HUGHES
|
J.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107427
|
|
|
HUNT
|
H.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102733
|
|
|
HUSSEY
|
L.W.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x113252
|
|
'B' tp
|
HUTCHINGS
|
Fred
|
Cpl
|
PO/x100692
|
|
|
IRELAND
|
W.J.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x104306
|
|
|
IRISH
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x115609
|
|
|
JACK
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/x107403
|
|
|
JACKSON
|
Kenneth
|
LCpl |
CH/x110326
|
|
|
JACKSON
|
W.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104432
|
|
|
JAMES
|
D.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x106528
|
|
|
William,J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x106783
|
|
|
|
JEFFCOCK
|
F.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114730
|
|
|
JENKINS
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103824
|
|
|
JENKINS
|
K
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x112963
|
|
|
Anthony,P.
|
Lt
|
523
|
|
'A' tp
|
|
JOHN
|
T.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114703
|
|
|
Cyril
|
LCpl
|
PO/x105528
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
JOHNSON
|
E.C.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112995
|
|
|
Henry, S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105658
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
JOHNSON
|
L.B.J.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
Phillip, K.W.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
|
JOLLEY
|
A.C.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x100530
|
|
|
Ernest, G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104706
|
|
|
|
JONES
|
R.L.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x110722
|
|
|
JONES
|
S.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x113106
|
|
|
JORDAN
|
K.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114708
|
|
'Z' tp
|
Thomas, C.F.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105657
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
JUDGE
|
S
|
Mne
|
PO/x115177
|
|
|
KEEP
|
Ernest, John
|
Cpl
|
PO/x102757
|
|
(RY) |
F.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
&44RM Cdo; &30AU
|
|
KELLY
|
H.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111108
|
|
|
KELSEY
|
J.F.
|
Mne
|
PO/x105604
|
|
|
KEMP
|
M
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x108814
|
|
'A' tp
|
KENDALL
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x102285
|
|
'X' tp
|
KENNA
|
J.J. ‘Jack’
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x108826
|
|
'Z' tp
|
KENNEDY
|
P.L.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111657
|
|
'B' tp
|
KENNEN
|
H
|
Revd
|
|
DSC
|
RNVR (Padre)
|
KENNY
|
G.F.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105064
|
|
|
KIDDIE
|
R.T.
|
Capt
|
|
MiD
|
RAMC
|
William, T.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105325
|
|
|
|
KILBURN
|
J.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112956
|
|
|
KIMBER
|
P.G.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x4190
|
|
|
Robert, G.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x111860
|
|
|
|
KING
|
F.T.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104823
|
|
|
KING
|
I.F.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
KINSEY
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x100555
|
|
|
Reginald, Gordon
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x104311
|
MiD
|
LG 36979, p1386.
|
|
William, James
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104905
|
|
'B' tp
|
|
KITCHEN
|
D.F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112752
|
|
|
KNIGHT
|
A.J., 'Alfie'
|
Cpl
|
PO/x102883
|
|
'X' tp
|
KOHLER
|
Reginald, Douglas
|
Mne
|
PO/x4854
|
|
Wounded and POW 12/6/44 WO416/176/1.
|
KYLE
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x103253
|
|
. |
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAMEY
|
P.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103922
|
|
|
LANGDALE
|
F.B.
|
Cpl
|
EX/5367
|
|
|
LAVENDER
|
A.G.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108839
|
|
|
LAWLOR
|
T
|
Mne
|
EX/1143
|
|
|
LAWRENCE
|
Albert, C
|
Mne
|
CH/x105209
|
|
(CA67)
|
LAWSON
|
Clifford
|
Sgt
|
CH/x3478
|
|
|
Thomas, M.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x102399
|
|
|
|
John
|
Maj
|
313
|
MC
|
|
|
LEE
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x113669
|
|
|
William, Cedric
|
TSM
|
CH/x100711
|
|
kia | |
LEIGH
|
G.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x120471
|
|
|
LETHAM
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x110283
|
|
|
LISTER
|
F
|
LCpl
|
7406358
|
|
RAMC
|
Kenneth
|
Mne
|
PO/x113477
|
|
|
|
LOCHRANE
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x107404
|
|
|
LODGE
|
W
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103844
|
|
|
LONGLEY
|
L.F.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108042
|
|
|
LONSDALE
|
C.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x115110
|
|
|
LOUGHLIN
|
E.w.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x104548
|
|
|
LOWE
|
Ernest
|
Mne
|
CH/x104848
|
|
'X' tp
|
LUDLOW
|
H.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/x103567
|
|
|
LUKE
|
K.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x112515
|
|
|
Charles, F.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108564
|
|
|
|
Bernard, W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105217
|
|
|
|
LYNN
|
J.R.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x120908
|
|
|
MACKIE
|
D
|
|
|
|
From The Wirral (CA88)
|
MACKIE
|
Norman
|
Pte
|
14268024
|
|
RAOC; (CA92)
|
MACLEOD
|
I.A.M.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/X112220
|
|
x ref MCLEOD; & 47RM from Caterham (LL8)
|
MACNAUGHTON
|
|
|
|
|
x ref MCNAUGHTON
|
MADDOX
|
William, A. 'Bill'
|
Lt
|
|
|
(CA115)
|
MAITLAND
|
J.G.
|
Gnr
|
14283122
|
|
Royal Artillery
|
MAITLAND
|
R.L.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105199
|
|
|
Herbert
|
TSM
|
PO/x106665
|
MM
|
|
|
MANNY
|
W.F.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108565
|
|
|
MARSDEN
|
Walter
|
Mne
|
PO/x107093
|
|
|
MARSH
|
Edward, Lovell
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 42RM; (CA103)
|
MARSH
|
J.C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
MARSHALL
|
A.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x111383
|
|
|
Harry, S.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x105651
|
|
'Z' Troop
|
|
MARTLAND
|
H
|
Mne
|
CH/x109178
|
|
|
MASON
|
B.S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x115491
|
|
|
MASON
|
W
|
Sgt
|
PO/x4472
|
|
|
MASTIN
|
D.F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110801
|
|
|
MATCHETT
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102780
|
|
|
Herbert
|
Mne
|
CH/x100691
|
|
PoW 11Jun44 (WO344/215/2)
|
|
MAYALL
|
K.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104904
|
|
|
MCAULIFFE
|
D.P.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109001
|
|
|
MCCALLUM
|
A.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108861
|
|
|
Peter, Francis
|
Sgt
|
3775704
|
MM
|
Kings Regt, CMWTC
|
|
Richard
|
LCpl
|
7407321
|
MM
|
RAMC
|
|
MCCONVILLE
|
W.C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103958
|
|
|
MCDANIEL
|
S.H.
|
LCpl
|
CH/x110330
|
|
|
MCDONALD
|
A.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x105790
|
|
|
MCDONALD
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x4525
|
|
|
MCDONALD
|
J
|
Sgt
|
PO/x107319
|
|
|
Robert
|
Cpl
|
PO/x107355
|
|
|
|
MCFARLANE
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x109437
|
|
|
MCGINTY
|
T
|
Mne
|
PLY/x106966
|
|
|
MCGLYNN
|
R.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x3204
|
|
|
MCINTOSH
|
D.D.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112097
|
|
|
MCKAY
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x113093
|
|
|
MCKAY
|
W.M.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x112112
|
|
|
W.S.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106314
|
MiD
|
|
|
George, .J.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x4565
|
|
|
|
MCLENNAN
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x106671
|
|
|
MCLEOD
|
I.A.M.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x112220
|
|
xref. MacLeod
|
MCMICHAEL
|
Robert, Burgess, Hastie
|
Mne
|
PO/x105866
|
|
|
MCNAUGHTON
|
J
|
LCpl
|
7354921
|
|
RAMC
|
MCPHEE
|
J
|
Cpl
|
EX/4153
|
|
|
MCVEIGHTY
|
J.T.
|
Mne
|
PO/x103989
|
|
|
MCWALTER
|
T.G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x116430
|
|
|
MEADOWS
|
F.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x3767
|
|
|
MELHUISH
|
C.R.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x112794
|
|
|
MICHELL
|
A.P.
|
TSM
|
PLY/x100261
|
|
|
MIDDLETON
|
Charlie, H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108829
|
|
|
MILBERY
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108015
|
|
|
MILBERY
|
K.S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104982
|
|
|
MILES
|
A
|
Cpl
|
CH/x114877
|
|
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x102023
|
|
|
|
MILLS
|
F
|
Mne
|
PO/x117101
|
|
|
MILLS
|
G.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107161
|
|
|
MINCHIN
|
H.R.
|
Capt
|
528
|
|
|
Sidney, L.
|
LCpl
|
CH/x104824
|
|
|
|
Donald, Murray
|
Cpl
|
PO/x3894
|
|
PoW Normandy
|
|
MOORE
|
E.M.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105128
|
|
|
MOORE
|
G
|
Mne
|
CH/x108550
|
|
|
MOORE
|
L.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x5301
|
|
|
MOORE
|
R.F.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x109657
|
|
|
MOORE
|
W.T.
|
Mne
|
CH/x103458
|
|
|
MORAN
|
Johnnie
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105985
|
|
'X' tp
|
MORDUE
|
W.J.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x2759
|
|
|
Haydn, V.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x111432
|
|
(CA115 newsletter)
|
|
MORLAND
|
W.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106554
|
|
|
MORRIS
|
G.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107354
|
|
|
MORRIS
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x105749
|
|
|
MORRISON
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x101074
|
|
|
MORRISON
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109423
|
|
|
MORTIMER
|
W.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109244
|
|
|
MORTON
|
James, Noel
|
Lt (later Major)
|
174204
|
|
Devons. Regt; post war living Zimbabwe (CA98); (LG35091; LG42268)
|
MORTON
|
J.T.
|
Mne
|
CH/x100455
|
|
|
MOULD
|
A.M.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
MOYCE
|
J.H.
|
RQMS
|
CH/x101043
|
|
|
MUDDIMAN
|
J.T.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x112645
|
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
PO/x103050
|
|
'S' Tp
|
|
MULDOWNEY
|
R.S.I.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
CH/x107877
|
|
PoW
|
|
Kenneth
|
Mne
|
PO/x117566
|
|
|
|
R.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108810
|
|
'B' Tp. PoW
|
|
NEATH
|
F.A.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x3954
|
|
|
Alexander
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102086
|
|
|
|
NESBITT
|
H
|
Mne
|
PO/x4980
|
|
|
NEVILLE
|
R.R.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
NEWBURY
|
W.K.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x114921
|
|
|
NEWBY
|
Ken
|
Sgt
|
CH/x108552
|
|
|
NICHOLS
|
T.W.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x112484
|
|
|
NICHOLLS
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x100865
|
|
|
NISH
|
J.L.
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
NIXON
|
N
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102803
|
|
|
NOBLE
|
R.A.
|
Sgt
|
EX/646
|
|
|
NOLAN
|
A.E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105111
|
|
|
NORRIS
|
M
|
LCpl
|
CH/x105060
|
|
|
NORRIS
|
W.E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103887
|
|
|
NORTH
|
A.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x110699
|
|
|
Frederick, Thomas
|
Cpl
|
PO/x104034
|
|
PoW Normandy
|
|
NORTHWOOD
|
S
|
LCpl
|
CH/x107512
|
|
|
C.V.
|
Mne
|
PO/x3781
|
|
from Milton Keynes (CA120)
|
|
Richard, G.
|
Lt
|
370
|
|
|
|
O'BRIEN
|
L.B.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104488
|
|
|
O'CONNOR
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x3961
|
|
PoW - ADM 222/111
|
O'CONNOR
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x105987
|
|
|
OGILVIE
|
N
|
Mne
|
PLY/x2753
|
|
& 42RM (LL9)
|
Robert, Grenville, ‘Bob’
|
Cpl
|
PO/x105893
|
|
|
|
OLIVER
|
D.M.
|
Mne
|
PO/x4378
|
|
|
OLIVER
|
William Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/x110697
|
|
|
ORGAN
|
S.N.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111113
|
|
|
J.T.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108792
|
|
PoW ADM201/111
|
|
O'SULLIVAN | John, Joseph | Cpl | PO/x117579 | & 45RM | |
Patrick, J.
|
Capt
|
|
OBE, MC
|
later Maj General RM
|
|
PAGINTON
|
B
|
Mne
|
PO/x107183
|
|
|
PALMER
|
R.R.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x105742
|
|
|
John
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104531
|
|
|
|
PARNELL
|
F.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x105680
|
|
|
PEARCEY
|
A.C.
|
Mne
|
EX/651
|
|
|
PENDLESBURY
|
C
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103857
|
|
|
PENGALLY
|
J.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x107657
|
|
|
PETTEY
|
A.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103923
|
|
|
PHILLIPS
|
George, E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x109527
|
|
|
PHILLIPS
|
W.B.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
PHILPOTT
|
Ron, E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102817
|
|
|
PICKERING
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x113790
|
|
|
Barry, W.
|
Capt
|
1250
|
|
|
|
PILCHER
|
F.S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x3882
|
|
'Y' Tp (CA93)
|
PITCHER
|
W.J.V.
|
Sgt
|
7262607
|
Indian GSM
|
RAMC; wounded 11/4/45 NWE, CasLists WO417/91; (poss ident entry in CA32)
|
James, G.
|
Mne
|
PO/x101436
|
|
|
|
POINTER
|
George, Edwin
|
Mne
|
PLY/x109752
|
|
wounded R. Aller crossing
|
POLLARD
|
T.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x112887
|
|
|
John, W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x104504
|
|
|
|
POOLE
|
J.S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112082
|
|
|
PORTER
|
R.C.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x105100
|
|
|
PORTER
|
V.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x110899
|
|
|
POTTS
|
L
|
LCpl
|
CH/x106356
|
|
|
POULDEN
|
C.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x103508
|
|
|
POUTON
|
E
|
Sgt
|
CH/x100966
|
|
|
POWELL
|
R.G.H.
|
Cpl
|
PO/X105737
|
|
|
PRATT
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103893
|
|
|
PRICE
|
C.L.
|
Maj
|
|
|
|
E. ‘Ted’
|
Mne
|
PO/x114080
|
|
(CA105)
|
|
PRICE
|
G.W.J.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108394
|
|
|
PRIMROSE
|
W
|
Mne
|
PO/x105492
|
|
|
PULHAM
|
Charles, Ernest
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102830
|
|
|
PUPLETT
|
D.J.
|
Mne
|
CH/x3919
|
|
|
PURDY
|
W.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x112131
|
|
|
PUTWAIN
|
Adley, Frederick
|
Mne
|
CH/x111761
|
'A' Tp. (PG)
|
|
PYKE
|
R
|
Mne
|
CH/x107345
|
|
|
RATTIGAN
|
Walter, E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106674
|
|
|
RAY
|
A.H.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108076
|
|
|
RAYSON
|
James, Arthur
|
Mne
|
CH/x105920
|
|
CARM's
|
READDIN
|
D
|
Mnbe
|
EX/1900
|
|
|
REED
|
H
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105511
|
|
|
Oliver, William
|
Cpl
|
PO/x2049
|
MiD
|
|
|
REID
|
W
|
Mne
|
CH/x108858
|
|
|
William
|
Mne
|
PO/x105943
|
MM
|
|
|
REVETT
|
E.W.G.
|
Sgt
|
CH/x100842
|
|
|
REYNOLDS
|
Bernard Raymond
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
REYNOLDS
|
R
|
Cpl
|
CH/x109477
|
|
|
RHINE
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x106817
|
|
|
RICHARDSON
|
G
|
Mne
|
CH/x114662
|
|
|
RICHARDSON
|
G.E.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105680
|
|
|
RICHARDSON
|
J.E.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105511
|
|
|
RICHARDSON
|
J.I.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107407
|
|
|
Leonard, G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x107771
|
|
|
|
RIGG
|
K
|
Mne
|
PO/x120621
|
|
|
ROBE
|
A.M.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x107671 or 107471
|
CA RM's
|
|
ROBERTS
|
A.W.
|
LCpl
|
CH/x110691
|
|
|
ROBERTS
|
D.S.O.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x110875
|
|
|
ROBERTS
|
L
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x104913
|
|
|
Harry, S.
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x101507
|
|
|
|
Christopher, Thomas
|
Mne
|
CH/x111543
|
|
|
|
G.S.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x104831
|
|
|
|
P.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x109959
|
|
|
|
Albert, W.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x2343
|
|
|
|
ROGERS
|
Kenneth, Horace
|
Mne
|
CH/x105908
|
|
|
ROMANS
|
J
|
Mne
|
CH/x109173
|
|
|
ROOK
|
R.J.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x4180
|
|
|
RORRISON
|
Joe
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x105695
|
|
1948-57 RMFVR (WO2)
|
ROSE
|
Herbert, Edward
|
Mne
|
CH/x104718
|
|
|
Edward, George
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x103925
|
|
|
|
RUDGE
|
S.
|
Mne
|
PO/x115177
|
|
(CA RMs)
|
RUSH
|
R.E.G.
|
Mne
|
CH/x103501
|
|
|
RUSSELL
|
Herbert
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103830
|
|
|
RYDER
|
J.E.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108109
|
|
.
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
AWARD
|
ADDITIONAL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herbert
|
Pte
|
6305471
|
|
& 10 Cdo
|
|
SADLER
|
E
|
Sgt
|
PLY/x104894
|
|
|
Wiliam, Harry
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108848
|
|
|
|
SALTER
|
H.T.
|
Mne
|
CH/x112222
|
|
|
SAMAIN
|
B.C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
I.O. 45RM Cdo 1944
|
SANKEY
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x120448
|
|
|
SATHERLEY
|
D.C.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x106284
|
|
|
Lionel |
Mne
|
CH/x102358
|
|
PoW 11 June 1944
|
|
SAXTON
|
S
|
Mne
|
PO/x103682
|
|
|
SCARGILL
|
G.B.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x103239
|
|
|
SCOREY
|
D
|
Mne
|
PO/x106200
|
|
|
SCOTT
|
R.B.
|
Mne
|
PO/x106659
|
|
|
SCOTT
|
T.R.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108049
|
|
|
J.P.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x104842
|
MM
|
|
|
SEABORN
|
D.C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x115560
|
|
|
SEE
|
P.H.
|
Cpl
|
CH/x106676
|
|
|
SEEKINS
|
B.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x108038
|
|
|
SEVERN | T.A. | Mne | PO/X 5308 | ||
H
|
|
|
|
X ref SACHS
|
|
SHACKLETON
|
J.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x113677
|
|
|
SHAILER
|
N.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x3129
|
|
|
SHANKS
|
G
|
Mne
|
CH/x111576
|
|
|
SHARMAN
|
F.A.
|
CSgt
|
PO/x102866
|
|
|
SHARP
|
J.H.
|
Mne
|
PO/x109667
|
|
|
SHARP
|
N.A.
|
Mne
|
PO/x118103
|
|
|
SHEARD
|
H.W.
|
Mne
|
PO/x114237
|
|
|
SHEPHERD
|
A.L.
|
Mne
|
PO/x117647
|
|
|
SHEPHERD
|
J.A.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108459
|
|
|
SHERMAN
|
R.T.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104914
|
|
|
SHILLABEER
|
Arthur, Desmond
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 40 Cdo (CA110)
|
SHOTBOLT
|
R
|
Mne
|
CH/x107030
|
|
|
SHUTTLEWOOD
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x4334
|
|
|
SIDDLE
|
A.V.
|
Mne
|
PO/x116685
|
|
|
SIMMONDS
|
C.A.
|
Mne
|
CH/x105923
|
|
|
SIMMONDS
|
W
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112781
|
|
|
SIMPSON
|
F.V.
|
Mne
|
CH/x110333
|
|
|
SIMPSON | J.D.S. | Capt | 153779 | RE/CMWTC | |
SINGLETON
|
|
|
|
|
|
N.A.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105444
|
MiD
|
|
|
J.
|
LCpl
|
PLY/x104915
|
|
'B' Tp. PoW
|
|
Joseph, S.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108581
|
|
|
|
SMART
|
V.H.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107232
|
|
|
SMILES
|
T.B.
|
Lt
|
|
|
& 47RM
|
SMITH
|
Alan, Ernest
|
Mne
|
CH/x112144
|
|
|
SMITH
|
C.S.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x2479
|
|
|
SMITH
|
H
|
Sgt
|
CH/x104789
|
|
|
James, T.R.
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105988
|
|
|
|
SMITH
|
J.W.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x112711
|
|
|
SMITH
|
N
|
Mne
|
PO/x101897
|
|
|
R.B. 'Ron'
|
Mne
|
CH/x105675
|
|
|
|
SMITH
|
S
|
Sgt
|
CH/x2627
|
|
|
SMITH
|
William, E.C. 'Ticker'
|
Mne
|
|
|
|
SMITH
|
W.F.
|
Cpl
|
PO/x107569
|
|
|
SNELL
|
J.P.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108834
|
|
|
SOMERVILLE
|
R
|
Mne
|
PO/x116003
|
|
|
SOWMAN
|
R.N.
|
Mne
|
CH/x110252
|
|
|
SPARROW
|
N.D.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105478
|
|
|
SPICER
|
Edward, Warren
|
Capt
|
|
|
'Z' Tp & HQ (CA93); from North Wales (CA120)
|
SQUIRE
|
C
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105668
|
|
|
STANCOMBE
|
C
|
TSM
|
CH/x271
|
|
|
STEPHENS
|
L
|
Mne
|
CH/x107072
|
|
|
STEPHENSON
|
Frank
|
Mne
|
EX/3855
|
|
|
STEPHENSON
|
G
|
LCpl
|
PO/x113998
|
|
|
STIDSTON
|
A
|
Mne
|
PO/x106697
|
|
|
STOKES
|
S
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102567
|
|
|
S.W.
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x106179
|
|
'X' Tp. PoW. | |
STONE
|
M.R.
|
Mne
|
EX/4596
|
|
|
STONE
|
R.J.
|
Mne
|
PO/x102021
|
|
|
STORER
|
Joseph
|
Mne
|
CH/x103699
|
|
|
STREETER
|
S.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x111177
|
|
|
Robert
|
Mne
|
PO/x117166
|
MiD
|
|
|
SULLIVAN
|
Bernard, C.
|
Mne
|
PO/x107896
|
|
|
SULLIVAN
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x114008
|
|
|
SURREY
|
D.J.
|
Mne
|
EX/5538
|
|
|
John, Ormerod
|
Lt
|
|
|
&47RM; served in 46RM Sept'45 to Jan'46
|
|
Idwal, E.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108778
|
|
||
Ronald, Francis
|
Cpl
|
14444976
|
|
RAMC
|
|
TAPE
|
C.H.
|
Mne
|
CH/x107495
|
|
|
TAYLOR
|
Charlie, T.J
|
TSM
|
CH/x103559
|
|
|
Eric
|
Cpl
|
PO/x4088
|
|
|
|
TAYLOR
|
E.M.
|
Mne
|
PO/x110367
|
|
|
TAYLOR
|
F
|
Mne
|
PO/x115412
|
|
|
TAYLOR
|
J
|
Sgt
|
PO/x105280
|
|
|
Bryan, J.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
|
W.W.
|
Mne
|
CH/x106237
|
MiD
|
|
|
David, T.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
and 41RM (CA120)
|
|
THOMPSON
|
E.L.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x100625
|
|
|
THOMPSON | J.A.H. | Capt | MiD | ||
THOMPSON | J.G. | Mne | CH/X 101566 | ||
THOMSON, or, THOMPSON | George, Littlejohn | Mne | PO/x 107432 | (CA119) | |
THROWER
|
A
|
Mne
|
PLY/x102893
|
|
|
TILDSLEY
|
L
|
Cpl
|
PLY/x104922
|
|
|
TOCKNELL
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x116718
|
|
|
TODD
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
PO/x101888
|
|
(CA119)
|
TOLLEY
|
J.C.
|
Mne
|
PLY/x107687
|
|
|
TOLLEY | P.B. | Mne | CH/X 105608 | ||
Jack, S.R.
|
Mne
|
CH/x108572
|
|
|
|
TOOLEY
|
P.B. ‘Buck’
|
Mne
|
CH/x105608
|
|
|
TRACEY
|
C
|
Sgt
|
CH/x1990
|
|
|
TROMANS
|
C
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103594
|
|
|
TUNNICLIFFE
|
A
|
Mne
|
PLY/x104918
|
|
|
Ivor, Oswald
|
Mne
|
PLY/x108823
|
|
|
|
TYRER
|
W
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103934
|
|
|
USHER
|
G
|
Mne
|
PO/x106553
|
|
|
Thomas
|
Mne
|
PLY/x103900
|
MM
|
|
|
VAUGHAN
|
J
|
Mne
|
PO/x121118
|
|
|
E.R.
|
Sgt
|
|
|
x ref Vogel
|
|
Egon
|
Sgt
|
6436356
|
|
& 10 Cdo
|
|
VOSE
|
J. ‘Tiny’
|
Mne
|
PLY/x105676
|
|
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Marine Cyril Bainbridge died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George and Maria Bainbridge, of Old Basford, Nottingham; husband of Lottie Ilfra Bainbridge, of Old Basford.
Marine George Baxter died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert George and Lydia Baxter, of Twickenham, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Sergeant Eric Bee died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Ernest and Helene Bee, of Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Ernest Beach was killed by enemy machine gun fire during operations at the inner harbour area of Port-en-Bessin, Normandy. Son of Ernest George and Mary Elizabeth Breach, of Bromley Common, Kent.
Sergeant Reginald Brehme died during operations at Westkapelle. Son of Albert Frank and Ada Ruth Brehme, of Southwark, London. His Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse.
Lance Corporal Joseph Buchanan died during operations in Holland. Son of George Ernest and Margaret Buchanan, of Seaforth, Liverpool.
Marine Albert Cable died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William Henry and Mabel Annie Cable, of Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset.
Marine Arthur Carter died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Stephen Arthur and Lucy Maud Carter, of Sherfield English, Hampshire; husband of Gwendoline Ivy Carter, of Sherfield English.
Lance Corporal John Catts died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John Henry and Susan Oldridge Catts.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Marine Douglas Clark died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas Mann Clark and Mayella Clark, of Dalmarnock, Lanarkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine James Collins died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James Washington Collins and Elizabeth Collins, of Edinburgh.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine Albert Davies died during operations in Holland. Son of Samuel and Annie Davies, of Hawarden, Flintshire. His Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse.
Marine James Day died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of James William and Alice Maud Day, of Leicester.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Marine Martin Derrick died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Martin and Mary Annie Derrick, of North Shields, Northumberland; grandson of Elizabeth Jensen, of North Shields.
Marine Andrew Duke from Belfast died during operations at Walcheren. Son of John and Sarah Duke, of Belfast, Northern Ireland. His Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse.
Marine Cyril Dutton died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Frederick and Beatrice Ada Dutton, of Sheffield; husband of Edna May Dutton, of Sheffield.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Corporal Frederick Dyke died during operations in Holland. Son of Edward Robert Dyke, and of Nellie Dyke, of Dagenham, Essex. His Commando had taken part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
Marine Cyril Evans died during operations in Holland. Son of Reginald and Elizabeth Diana Evans, of Bridgend, Glamorgan. His Commando had taken part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
Marine John Evans died during operations at Normandy.
Marine Joseph Fawcett died of wounds inflicted during the Westkapelle landings at Walcheren. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fawcett, of Liverpool [1][1a][2].
Major James Feacey died during operations at Normandy, France. [Source: CWGC].
Marine Denis Fee died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of James and Martha Fee, of Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire.
Marine Peter Fellows died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Henry and Mary Fellows, of Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.
Marine Charles Fewtrell was reported missing presumed killed at sea during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Charles Henry and Lilian Rose Fewtrell, of Dudley, Worcestershire.
Marine John Flaherty died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Sergeant Teddy Fletcher died during operations at Normandy, France. He was leading his section in attacking an enemy bunker at Port-en-Bessin when killed. Son of Henry Charles and Bertha Fletcher, of Ascot, Berkshire.
Lance Corporal William Fletcher died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of William Robert and Florence Alice Fletcher, of Barking, Essex.
Served under an alias. View our full record below.
Marine Michael Goude died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Herbert Fox Goude and Nellie Emily Goude, of Hookwood, Surrey.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Ronald Hubbard was reported missing presumed killed during operations in North West Europe. His Commando were engaged in operations at Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave. Son of Frederick Charles and Elsie Maud Hubbard, of Enfield, Middlesex.
Sergeant Dennis Hughes died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas and Fanny Hughes; husband of Betty Hughes, of Rothwell, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Corporal Alec Jenkins died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William and Emily Jenkins; husband of Kate Jenkins, of Kingswood, Gloucestershire.
Corporal Noel Jones died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas James Jones and Mary Caroline Jones, of Pen-Y-cae, Denbighshire.y
Marine John Kemp died in France. His Commando were engaged in operations at Dozule. Son of Robert Stewart Kemp and Jemima Frazer Kemp, of Dundee; husband of Jane Leslie Kemp, of Dundee.
Marine William Kinloch died on D Day during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine John Lumsden was killed by a sniper during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Charles and Helen Lumsden, of Kirkcaldy, Fife; husband of Catherine Lumsden, of Kirkcaldy.
Marine George Mills died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George James Mills and Lilian May Mills, of Southampton.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
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Marine James Muir died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of James and Jessie Muir, of Ayr.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine George Norie died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Joseph and Rose Ann Norie, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Marine Bartholomew Reynolds died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Bartley and Jesse Reynolds; husband of Rachel Eiddwen Reynolds, of Cymmer, Glamorgan.
Corporal Charles Ripiner died in Holland. Son of Richard and Gladys Ripiner; husband of Elizabeth E. Ripiner, of Stirling. His Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse.
Marine Bernard Smith died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James and Blanche Emily Smith, of Fenham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine John Smith died during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Only son of Mr. And Mrs. J. Smith, 71 Milnbank Road, Dundee. Formerly employed in the North British Linoleum Works, he was called up in 1941.
Marine Thomas Smith died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Ruth Louisa Smith, of Harringay, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Lieutenant Michael Style, attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Marine Edward Sweeney died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Edward John and Margaret Sweeney, of Glasgow; husband of Mary Jane Sweeney, of Glasgow.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Corporal Kenneth Teed, married and from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, was reported missing presumed died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. F. Teed, of Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Marine Albert Thatcher, 'B' troop, died of wounds he received during the allied landings at Westkapelle, Walcheren. He was on board LCT 18 when it was hit by a shell and he received shrapnel wounds. He was taken to a Beach Dressing Station but died the next day.
Marine William Towle died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Catherine Sarah Towle, of Nottingham; nephew of Mary Ann Oldham, of Nottingham.
Marine Arthur Tull died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Catherine Sarah Towle, of Nottingham; nephew of Mary Ann Oldham, of Nottingham.
Marine Stanley Turner died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Henry Richard and Minnie Georgena Turner; husband of Elsie May Turner, of Laindon, Essex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Marine James Clough Walker died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Henry and Ellen Walker, of Seaton Delaval, Northumberland.
Marine Raymond Walker from Birmingham died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine Ronald Webb died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Henry James Webb and Sarah Ann Webb, of Whittington, Worcestershire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Robert Wilkinson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Arthur and Mary A. Wilkinson, of Slough, Buckinghamshire. His brother Private Arthur George Wilkinson, aged 26, RASC, was accidentally killed in the UK on 13 July 1942.
Marine John Withington died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William Edward and Ida Elizebeth Withington, of Gosport, Hampshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
Professor John Forfar took part in the BBC programme 'Destination D-Day: The Raw Recruits', and wrote this account of his commando's D-Day experiences as Medical Officer for 47RM Commando. He went on to write an excellent book about 47RM Commando called 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
Source: WW2 Peoples War, BBC website, article id A2579853.
The commando embarked on 3 June 1944 and left the Solent in two mother ships on 5 June.
At 5am on 6 June, eight miles off the Normandy coast, we were loaded into 14 Landing Craft Assault (LCA) - each carrying 30 marines and headed for Gold Beach. Soon the big guns at Le Hamel and at Longues had the range of the approaching LCAs.
Far out from the shore one LCA was hit and sank: 12 of the marines were killed or drowned, 11 were seriously injured but reached the shore. As the other LCAs moved in they had to cross a wide band of obstacles constructed from steel girders, many of which were tipped with mines. Unfortunately, the state of the tide was such that many of the obstacles were just covered as 47 RM Commando moved in and the LCAs passing over them were in great danger of being impaled on a steel girder and exploding a mine. Four of the other LCAs were impaled in this way and sank. Some of the occupants were killed.
Of the remaining nine LCAs, seven were damaged and only two were able to return to the mother ships. The orders were that incoming craft were not to stop to rescue men in the water as this would delay and disrupt the invasion landing schedules. As a consequence, wounded men would have had to struggle in the water and in their wounded state some drowned. Others were caught in a coastal current which swept them far from the landing beach.
Mustering on the beach the commando had already lost 28 killed or drowned, 21 wounded and 27 missing. In these sinkings many weapons and much other equipment, such as wireless sets, had been lost. Reduced to 340 men the commando, under fire, now penetrated the enemy front line and embarked on a 12-mile march through enemy-held territory behind the German front line towards its objective, Port-en-Bessin. The importance of this port was that it was required as the Normandy terminal of PLUTO (the Pipe Line Under The Ocean) which ran from the Isle of Wight to France and was intended to supply a large proportion of the petrol which would sustain the 21st Army Group.
One man was killed and 11 wounded during the march as several enemy positions were overcome. In these encounters some of the commando’s lost weaponry was made good by the capture of German arms.
The commando stopped for the night on a hill at Escures, a mile from Port-en-Bessin, and commenced its assault task the next day.
The port’s outer defences consisted of an entrenched and concreted position (the Weapon Pits) just south of the port on the Bayeux Road, but the main defences were two heavily defended positions on the Western and Eastern Features, each rising to 200 feet on either side of the harbour, and the harbour area itself.
The defensive position on the Bayeux Road was charged and quickly overcome and its occupants captured. One troop was then detailed to attack the Western Feature. As the marines moved up the open slope of the Feature, rifle and machine-gun fire was directed at them and grenades thrown down on them. The slope was also mined and had a few hidden flame throwers. Using their field-craft to good effect, the marines had advanced more than halfway up the slope when disaster struck. The intelligence given to the commando was that the harbour was empty of any armed ships, but just before D-Day, and unknown to the commando, two FLAK had moved into the harbour. They had a direct view of the marines on the slope. Opening fire they killed 12 and wounded 17 - more than half the troop - within a few minutes. The troop had to withdraw.
This disaster was further compounded when the commando’s rear HQ was over-run and some of its members killed, wounded or captured. An enemy counter-attack across the Escures to Port-en-Bessin Road cut off the troop left to defend Escures. The commando’s strength in the port was now down to 280, many of them wounded.
The enemy defences in the harbour area consisted of dispersed strong points. The marines, in the open, had now to attack heavily defended buildings. Gradually the harbour area was cleared but casualties were continuing to rise, the FLAK ships were still a threat, ammunition was running low, the marines were tiring and the Eastern Feature, as well as the Western Feature, were unconquered. The commando was now in a parlous position. The battle was going very badly.
At this point, a reconnaissance of the Eastern Feature revealed a possible route of attack. With darkness falling Captain Cousins, the commanding officer of one of the troops, led a small group of four officers and 25 men in a desperate assault on the Feature. With the enemy positions above them they first encountered a major concrete bunker which Cousins, with four men, rushed. Cousins was killed by a grenade and the men accompanying him wounded, but the bunker was captured.
The group, outnumbered four to one by the enemy, then fought their way up the Feature against the concrete, entrenched, mine and barbed wire defences above them. Their determination prevailed. One enemy position after another was captured and before the night was out the whole of the Eastern Feature was in the commando’s hands. Although the defenders were from a top class German division (the same one the Americans encountered at Omaha), their morale had been weakened. The next day the commando over-ran the Western Feature and re-occupied Escures.
In the whole operation there were 118 casualties, 48 killed or drowned and 70 wounded.
General Sir Brian Horrocks, commander of the British 30th Corps in Normandy, wrote of 47 Royal Marine Commando’s capture of Port-en-Bessin: ‘It is doubtful whether, in their long, distinguished history, the marines have ever achieved anything finer.'
Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, historian and Director General of the British Political Warfare Executive during World War Two, described 47 RM Commando’s performance as: ‘The most spectacular of all commando exploits during the actual invasion.’
And the military historian, Major General Julian Thompson, wrote: 'In my opinion the operation by 47 RM Commando at Port-en-Bessin was one of the great feats of arms of any unit, Royal Marines, Army, Navy or Air Force of any nation in the Second World War’.
View here the 47 RM Commando Roll of Honour.
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding, Officer — Act. Lieut.-Col. C. F. Phillips, D.S.O.
2nd in Command — Act. Tempy. Maj. P. M. Donnell.
Captains
R. C. Wray.
G. J. O'Connell.
K. R. Isherwood.
P. Spencer.
Adjutant — Act. Tempy. Capt. J. P. W. Wood.
Signal Officer — Tempy. Lieut.
Intelligence Officer
Transport Officer — Act. Tempy. Capt.
Medical Officer — Capt. J. O. Forfar, R.A.M.C.
Chaplain — Rev. R. Haw, B.A., R.N.V.R.
Sergeant-Major — Act. Sergt.-Major E. A. B. Wood.
47RM Commando 'X' troop in Holland, April 1945. The Church in the background of this photo is called 'De Ark', located in the village of Kamperland. Photo courtesy of John Mewett.
Four rows left to right
Top row (13 standing): 1. Mne A.E. Mills; 2-8. n/k; 9. L/Cpl. Percy Kendrick; 10-13. n/k.
3rd row (16 standing): 1. n/k ; 2. Mne. Ron Everton ; 3-9. n/k; 10. Mne G. Skinner ; 11. n/k; 12. Mne. A.T.Wright ; 13. n/k; 14. Mne. Kelly ; 15. n/k; 16. n/k.
2nd row (15 sitting): 1. nk; 2. Mne. Payne; 3. n/k ; 4. Cpl. R. Smith ; 5. C/Sgt. McCabe; 6. Sgt. George E. Brooker ; 7. TSM Robinson ; 8. n/k ; 9. Capt. P.C. McCormick ; 10-14. nk; 15. Cpl. Baines.
Bottom row (15 on ground): 1. nk; 2. Mne. Rodger; 3-6. n/k; 7. Rien Koole aged 15 *; 8. Piet de Haze aged 15 *; 9-15. n/k.
*Almost 67 years after this photo was taken the two boys in the front rank of this photo have been identified as 2 local lads, Rien Koole and Piet De Haze, both aged 15. Sadly Piet de Haze died somewhile back.
This was the last WW2 Commando unit to be raised. The planning for Normandy required one additional Commando unit and it was decided to use the 7th Battalion, Royal Marines, for this purpose, with any shortfall in numbers to be filled by Marines serving in 2nd Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation (MNBDO II), Royal Marines. Both these units returned from overseas deployments and disembarked in the Clyde on 10 February 1944.
The 7th Battalion Royal Marines had been overseas since September 1942 and was already experienced in combined operations. During the preparations for the invasion of Sicily, it was at, and helped to run, the Combined Training Centre at Kabrit. After April 1943 it became the Battalion of 31 Beach Group also known as 31 Brick and landed with the first wave at 0400hrs on 10 July 1943. It left the Brick on 13 July 1943. Fighting through the Sicilian Campaign as infantry, notably in the mountainous country and in the Catanian plain around Gerbini, the Battalion was later used in the local protection around the Naval base at Taranto. The battalion was helping in the evacuation and reception of Yugoslav refugees and with the organisation of Yugoslavian partisans when recalled to the UK in January 1944.
48 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, was raised at Deal between the 2nd and 13th March 1944 under the command of Lt Col James Louis Moulton, RM. On the 13th March 1944 the Commando moved by special train to the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry. The journey took 25 hours and, once there, they were joined by a draft from MNBDO II to take part in a course, shortened due to time constraints, of commando training. After their course concluded on the 3rd April 1944 those who had passed moved to billets in Gravesend for further training at Sheerness Ranges and Cliffe-Cooling Marsh Ranges.
In May 1944 they moved to C19 Marshalling Camp located on the road into Southampton. The Camp was sealed on 25 May 1944 with no one allowed to access or leave without authorised passes which were only issued to senior commanders. By 2 June 1944 all the troops had been briefed and necessary code words issued. The men wrote letters, played football or handball to keep fit and attended concerts which were arranged by Padre, Rev. J. Armstrong OBE, RN, Senior Chaplain Special Service Group. The Padre had elected to accompany this, the newest Commando, into action.
On 5 June 1944 they moved to Warsash and at 1400hrs embarked in the Craft. At 1500hrs the Flotilla sailed and lay off in the Solent. At 2100hrs the Force sailed. The Channel was choppy and the LCIs rolled badly. There was a cold wind and rain. Many suffered from sea sickness.
On 6 June 1944 48RM Commando landed on Nan Red Sector of Juno Beach, alongside the Canadians. Commando casualties were very high and included most of the fighting troop commanders. They continued with the offensive taking the enemy strongpoint at Langrune. Approximately 70 per cent of all their casualties occurred on the beach or in Landing Craft. After being reinforced a few days later, the Commando participated in the fighting during the allied advance inland, and continued in this role until mid September.
It was at this time that they began training for the landings to take place at Walcheren. Having left Ostend on the 31st October 1944, 48RM Commando, as part of 4 Special Service Brigade, assaulted the beaches at Westkapelle with No.41RM Commando the following day. Their role was to destroy gun batteries and enemy coastal defences. The Commando would continue in operations in The Netherlands over the next few months.
In March 1945 with the promotion of Lt Col Moulton to Brigadier i/c 4 Special Service Brigade, Lt Col Martin Price took command of No.48 RM Commando.
After the surrender of Germany in May, the Commando was moved to Minden in Germany in a policing and security role that would take them to different locations around North Germany.
Having returned to the UK in November, No. 48 Royal Marine Commando RM, was disbanded the following year at Beeding, near Horsham, on 31 January 1946.
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando by Ken Ford.
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Marine William Bean died during operations in Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Marine William Boardman died at Normandy, France. Son of William Henry and Martha Ann Boardman, of Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent; husband of Nina Boardman, of Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent.
Marine Albert Botley died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine Frederick Bourne died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Frederick and Florence Bourne, of Llanelly, Carmarthenshire.
Marine Norman Burgess died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Marine Charles Conner died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Albert and Jessie A. Conner, of Whetstone, Middlesex.
Marine Reginald Coulson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert and Doris Myers, of Leeds, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Marine John Dorman died during operations in the area of Sallenelles, Normandy, France. Son of William Robert and Alice Dorman, of Muswell Hill, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Gerard Edwards died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine William Fereday died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William and Alice Fereday, of Toll End, Staffordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine William Ford died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Marine Arthur Fox died following the explosion of a mine during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Arthur and Ellen Fox, of Birmingham; husband of Amy Fox, of Short Heath, Birmingham [1][2][3].
Marine Walter Fox died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William John and Rose Fox; husband of Gladys Matilda Fox, of South Norwood, Surrey.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Private William Fulham, RAMC, died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Frederick and Annie Fulham, of St. Phillip's Marsh, Bristol; husband of H. M. E. Fulham, of Itchen, Southampton.
Marine Robert Gibbs died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine Leonard Hall died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Corporal Arthur Hilton died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Marine Harold Hughes died at sea during operations at Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave. Son of Harold and Ada Hughes, of Hanley, Staffordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Marine Charles Humphreys died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Marine Alfred Johnson died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine Charles Johnson died during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of Robert Burns Johnson and Annie Johnson, of Ruchill, Glasgow.
Marine Kenneth Jordan died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Husband of Kitty Evelyn Jordan, of Ashton, Lancashire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine John Lamb died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Alexander B. and Mary Kirkpatrick Lamb, of Dumfries.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine Gerald McCain died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas Christopher and Letitia McCain, of Birkdale, Southport, Lancashire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
Marine John McLaughlan died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William Barrie McLaughlan and Hannah McLaughlan, of Ruchill, Glasgow.
Corporal Albert Moss died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Annie Moss; husband of Mary Moss, of Birkenshaw, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine Frederick Potter died during operations at Holland. Son of Fred and Mary E. Potter, of Hull.
Marine Stanley Richardson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George and Dorothy Richardson, of Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine Dennis Rule died at sea during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine William Sage died at Ostend, Belgium. Son of Edward Colston Sage and Ethel Elizabeth Sage, of Bristol.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine Cyril Savage died during operations in Holland. Son of Kate Savage, of Patchway, Gloucestershire.
Marine Philip Shears died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Corporal Ernest Shrigley died during operations in Holland. Son of Thomas Arthur and Emma Jane Shrigley, of Talke, Staffordshire.
Sergeant Eric Silk died of wounds at the 6th Canadian General Hospital, Douvres, France. Son of George Robinson Silk and May Silk, of Humasdorp, Cape Province, South Africa.
Lance Corporal Harold Simpson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John and Nora Simpson, of Witney.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Thomas Simpson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Dinah Simpson, of Swalwell, Co. Durham[1]. He is recorded as dying on board HMCS Agonquin [2] which on D Day was stationed off the coast of St.
Marine Colin Skelland died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Marine Reginald Spruce died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Samuel S. and Ethel May Spruce, of Longton, Staffordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine James Stanley died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Elizabeth Ann Stanley, of Darwin, Lancashire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Cyril Stevens died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Nora L. R. Read, of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Corporal Thomas Steventon was reported missing presumed died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas Steventon, and of Florence Steventon, of Wednesbury, Staffordshire.
Corporal Joseph Tavolier died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Alice Tavolier, of Birmingham; husband of Eileen Tavolier, of Ashted, Birmingham.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine Robert Taylor died during operations in Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials - Naval Ratings. Ref. ADM104/137.
Corporal Leslie Upton died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Harry and Alice Upton; husband of Dorothy Caroline Upton, of Nottingham.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Anthony White died during operations in the area of Sallenelles, Normandy, France. Son of Alban and Margaret White, of Beswick, Manchester.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Cyril Williams died during operations at Normandy, France [1]. He is recorded as dying on board HMCS Agonquin [2] which on D Day was stationed off the coast of St.
Corporal Derrick Wise died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George and May Wise, of Luton, Bedfordshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
NAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER
|
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABRAM
|
|
MNE
|
PO/X 116843
|
|
PA WD48
|
AIRD
|
William
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM/202/111, (CA RMs); plaque SB
|
ALBISTON
|
Stanley
|
SGT
|
PO/X102631
|
|
CA 99,CA RMs
|
Michael, Mancell
|
CAPT/MAJ
|
|
MID
|
PG 48
|
|
ALLBUTT
|
P.H
|
LT
|
|
|
HTTB
|
ALLEN
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
HTTB
|
Denis
|
SGT
|
CH/X 1615
|
|
CWGC
|
|
ANGUS
|
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Frank
|
LCPL
|
PLY/X 106192
|
MM
|
CWGC
|
|
ARMSTRONG
|
John
|
REV
|
|
|
PG 48
|
BARKER
|
|
RSM
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
BARNES
|
William
|
MNE
|
PO/X103834
|
|
CARMs, CA115
|
BARRIE
|
J.M.
|
MNE
|
PO/X112658
|
|
LL1, CARMs
|
BAXTER
|
|
SGT
|
|
|
CARMs
|
William, George
|
MNE
|
CH/X 103570
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BENTLEY
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
Alfred, William
|
CPL
|
|
'X' tp
|
PG 48
|
|
Timothy Roland
|
SGT
|
PO/X 101978
|
|
CWGC
|
|
James, William
|
TSM
|
PLY/X 102166
|
MM, MiD
|
LG, PG 48, PB
|
|
BLAKEMAN
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
William, Francis, Henry
|
SGT
|
CH/X103441
|
|
(CA88); PG48
|
|
William
|
MNE
|
PO/X 102664
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John
|
CAPT
|
|
MBE
|
PG 48
|
|
BOREHAM
|
H.B.
|
LT
|
|
|
PA WD 48
|
Albert, George
|
MNE
|
CH/X101475
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Frederick, E.D.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X106168
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BRADLEY
|
F.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
George, L. 'Percy'
|
SGT
|
|
MBE,BEM
|
PG 48
|
|
BRILEY
|
R.H.
|
MNE
|
CH/X4798
|
|
(CARMs)
|
BRITTON
|
Geoffrey
|
SGT
|
PO/X2277
|
|
PG 48; (CARMs)
|
John, Edward
|
MNE
|
CH/X111555
|
|
PG 48
|
|
BROOKS
|
R.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
BROWN
|
|
CAPT
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
BROWN
|
Leslie
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 110
|
John, Edward
|
SGT
|
CH/ X907
|
MM
|
LG & NA
|
|
BRYANT
|
P.R.
|
MNE
|
CH/X111695
|
|
(PG);(CARMs) fromHythe (CA112)
|
Robert, Roy
|
MNE
|
PO/X 109104
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BULLOUGH
|
Gordon, Ewart
|
MNE
|
PO/X105674
|
|
CA88; PB; (CARMs)
|
Sidney, Charles
|
MNE
|
PLY/ X120533
|
MM
|
CA70
|
|
Norman
|
MNE
|
PO/X 108636
|
|
CWGC
|
|
James, Michael
|
MNE
|
PO/X 115910
|
|
CWGC
|
|
BURKE
|
G.L.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
BURTON
|
Frank, H.
|
SGT
|
CH/X101175
|
CinC Cert.
|
PB, PG 48; (CARMs)
|
BYHURST
|
R.C.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
CAMPBELL
|
A.R.
|
MNE
|
|
|
LL 3
|
CANNING
|
Evan
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 87
|
CANNOCK
|
Richard
|
MNE
|
|
& 46RM
|
LL 3
|
John
|
SGT
|
PLY/X109637
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CARRICK
|
J.C.
|
MNE
|
|
|
LL 3
|
CHILTON
|
William
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 87
|
CHRISP
|
Charles, Frederick
|
MNE
|
PO/X104219(T)
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
CHRISTOPHER
|
H.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Rutter,Thomas
|
TSM
|
PO/X 100345
|
MM
|
LG & NA, PB
|
|
Herbert
|
MNE
|
PLY/X103629
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CLARKE
|
F.S.
|
MNE
|
|
|
LL 3
|
Thomas
|
MNE
|
PO/X 116107
|
Signaller; to 46RM 1945
|
PG | |
Arthur, Douglas
|
MNE
|
PLY/X120111
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COLES
|
R.W.
|
SPR
|
|
|
lka Sussex (LL3)
|
Harold, Norman, Francis
|
MNE
|
CH/X
|
|
Cdo Serv.Cert; ADM202/111
|
|
Peter, Stratford
|
LT
|
|
MC
|
CWGC
|
|
C.G.L.
|
MNE
|
CH/X 106558
|
|
CWGC
|
|
COOK
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
COOPER
|
George
|
LCPL
|
|
|
CA 79
|
William, Charles
|
LCPL
|
7259519
|
RAMC, wounded NWE
|
WD48, (CA46)
|
|
COSTIN
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
Bograt Patrol photo in PB
|
Reginald
|
MNE
|
PLY/X120489
|
|
CWGC
|
|
William, Knowles
|
SGT
|
CH/X 102466
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CROCKFORD
|
P.F.C.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
CROSS
|
D.C.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
CUFF
|
Kenneth
|
MNE
|
PO/X118188
|
|
CA93 and 108
|
CUNNINGTON
|
K.
|
MNE
|
PO/X112621
|
|
CA RMs
|
Edward,Geoffrey
|
LT
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
CUTTS
|
W
|
Cpl
|
|
CinC Cert
|
PB
|
DALLYN
|
M.P.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Anthony, David
|
SGT
|
CH/X 107012
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DEERY
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
DELISLE
|
F.H.C.
|
MNE
|
PO/X120866
|
|
CA RMs
|
De MOULPIED
|
O.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X112690
|
& 45RM
|
CA 93,CA RMs
|
DENNESS
|
N.H.
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
DENNIS
|
D.F.
|
CPL
|
PO/X101236
|
|
CA RMs
|
DESMOND
|
Jack, A.
|
MNE
|
PO/X114098
|
|
LL 4, CA RMs
|
Derek, Roderick
|
MAJOR
|
|
MiD
|
CWGC
|
|
Roy, Seton
|
MNE
|
PO/X115892
|
|
CARMs;DDCdo; (CA116)
|
|
Francis, Joseph
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 109309
|
|
CWGC
|
|
DICK
|
James
|
LT
|
|
RAMC
|
HTTB, DDCdo
|
DIXON
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
DONOVAN
|
Dennis
|
MNE
|
|
|
royalmarineshistory.com
|
John
|
MNE
|
CH/X 103744
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, George, Henry
|
LCpl
|
CH/X 106821
|
|
PG, SR
|
|
Edwin
|
CAPT
|
PLY 1382
|
MC, & 43RM
|
NA, CA RMs
|
|
DYE
|
Ralph
|
|
|
|
DD CDO
|
EARL
|
Sam
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48CDO
|
EASTON
|
H.C.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
EDMUNSON or EDMONDSON
|
|
SGT
|
|
Seriously wounded |
HTTB; PA WD 48
|
Gerard
|
MNE
|
CH/X 111667
|
|
CWGC
|
|
EDWARDS
|
V.
|
MNE
|
PO/X101298
|
|
CA RMs
|
David, A.
|
Lt. later Lt Col.
|
|
&45RM
|
CA52, CA RMs
|
|
W. H.
|
LT
|
92327V
|
SAUDF
|
CWGC
|
|
ENGLEFIELD
|
Owen, Frederick
|
MNE
|
PO/X121777
|
|
CA75, CA RMs
|
ENGLISH
|
H.W.
|
MNE
|
CH/X112914
|
|
CA RMs; PB; from Dover Kent (CA120)
|
EVANS
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM202/111
|
FARRELL
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
William, T.G.
|
MNE
|
PO/X 110732
|
|
CWGC
|
|
FERGUSON
|
George
|
SGT
|
|
|
PG48
|
Martin
|
MNE
|
CH/X 106200
|
|
CWGC
|
|
James, Maul
|
MNE
|
CH/X 107561
|
OBE,BEM, MiD
|
PG 48,CA RMs
|
|
Daniel, John
|
MAJOR
|
P0 515
|
OBE,MC, VRD
|
PG 48
|
|
Dennis
|
LCPL
|
PO/X 115897
|
|
CWGC
|
|
William, Henry
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 104842
|
|
CWGC
|
|
FORD
|
S.L.
|
LT
|
SAUDF
|
|
PG 48
|
FOSTER
|
F.D.
|
SGT
|
EX/3335
|
|
CA RMs,PG48, CA7
|
Stefanus, Louis
|
LT
|
|
SAUDF; & 44RM
|
PG 48; HTTB
|
|
Arthur, Thomas
|
MNE
|
PLY/X108266
|
|
CWGC
|
|
William
|
MNE
|
PO/X 110652
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John, Haughton
|
MAJOR
|
|
S.A.U.D.F MBE, MID
|
LG; PG 48
|
|
FURGUSSON
|
|
CPL
|
CH/X 110237
|
|
DEFE2/49
|
GALLAGHER
|
P.J.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
GARDINER
|
'Sandy'
|
Cpl
|
|
|
Photo in PB; (PG)
|
GARRETT
|
C.E.S.
|
MNE
|
CH/X108463
|
|
LL 5, CA RMs
|
Robert, Maurice
|
MNE
|
PO/X 121475
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GILLINGHAM
|
H.C.
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
GLASS
|
|
CPL
|
|
Driver
|
HTTB
|
GODDARD
|
R.D.
|
MNE
|
PO/X116641
|
|
CA RMs
|
Noel, Herbert
|
CAPT
|
|
MBE
|
CWGC
|
|
GOODE
|
WIilliam
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 93
|
GOODE
|
A.W.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X105508
|
|
CARMs, PG48
|
GOODLET
|
D.G.
|
LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Thomas,George
|
MNE
|
CH/X1047974
|
|
CWGC
|
|
GOSLING
|
J.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
GRADY
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
Leslie, Ronald
|
CAPT
|
|
MBE, MID
|
LG; CA70
|
|
GRAY
|
Dougie, H.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X111605
|
|
'B' Tp (CA93); CA RMs, PG48
|
GRAYSON
|
C.V.
|
CPL
|
PO/X3680
|
Signals Sec;
& CMWTC
|
CA RMs, PG48, HTTB
|
GRIFFITHS
|
Bryn, E
|
MNE
|
PLY/X120040
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
Leslie, James
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 104936
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HALL
|
D
|
|
|
|
PG48
|
HALL
|
Douglas
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA94
|
L.J.A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X 106543
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Tom
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 110485
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HAMILTON
|
G.W.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HAMILTON
|
William
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 86
|
Harold
|
MNE
|
PO/X109077
|
Z Tp.
|
PG 48
|
|
HANDFORD
|
|
LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HANSON
|
J.G.
|
Later COL
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HARDY
|
Ken
|
MNE
|
PO/X115075
|
|
& 41RM; CA99, CA RMs, PG 48
|
HARPER
|
S.
|
MNE
|
PO/X113717
|
|
CA RMs, LL 6
|
HARRIS
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
HARRIS
|
G.G.
|
SGT
|
PO/X105843
|
|
CA RMs
|
HARRISON
|
H.L.G.
|
CPL
|
CH/X3713
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
John
|
MNE
|
PLY/X112761
|
|
PG 48
|
|
HASSALL
|
Frank
|
Cpl
|
|
MiD
|
PB
|
HAWKINS
|
George
|
MNE
|
|
|
DD CDO
|
HAY
|
Richard, H.
|
CSM or RSM
|
PLY/X102014
|
|
PA WD48, CA RMs
|
HAYNES
|
Ronald,Frederick
|
LCPL
|
CH/X105984
|
|
CA75, CA RMs
|
HAYWARD
|
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 108461
|
|
PA WD 48
|
Stanley
|
MNE
|
CH/X 106534
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HERBERT
|
N.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HESKETH
|
H.
|
CPL
|
PO/X108622
|
&41RM
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
HEWITT
|
L.E.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Henry, Joseph
|
MNE
|
PO/X 110743
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HILTON
|
A.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X120196
|
|
CA RMs
|
HOARE
|
W.F
|
LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HOBDAY
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
HOGG
|
J.W.
|
CPL
|
CH/X3910
|
& 46RM, 45RM
|
CA RMs
|
Jack
|
CPL
|
PLY/X113580
|
& CMWTC
|
CA 119, CA RMs
|
|
Kenneth, John
|
TSM
|
EX/3215
|
MID
|
CA RMs, PG48,PB
|
|
HOPKINS
|
T.K.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X113848
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
HOPPER
|
Donald, Wallis
|
MNE
|
CH/X115637
|
&41RM, 44RM
|
CA RMs,CA 76
|
HORTON
|
Vince
|
MNE
|
|
wounded Normandy
|
DDCDO; (Blesma site)
|
HOSKING
|
Geoffrey, Robert, d'Aubrey
|
CAPT 'Y' troop
|
|
England Rugby player
|
PB, CA RMs
|
Edgar, John
|
Mne
|
CH/X 113425
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HOWL
|
Francis, H.
|
MNE
|
PO/X116848
|
Serously wounded
|
HTTB, CA RMs, CA91
|
HUDSON
|
William , J.
|
SGT
|
PO/X102201
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
Harold
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 109789
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Charles, Harry
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 120196
|
|
CWGC
|
|
HUSBAND
|
A.P.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
HYTNER
|
Cyril, Lionel
|
LCpl
|
7364289
|
RAMC
|
PG /Cas. Lists
|
IRELAND
|
Trevor, J.
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
JACKSON
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
JAMES
|
Herbert
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
F
|
Pte
|
97000913
|
RAMC
|
CasList 1/11/44
|
|
Edward, A.
|
SGT
|
PLY/X101133
|
|
CWGC
|
|
JENKINS
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
HTTB
|
Alfred, George
|
MNE
|
PO/X 108641
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Charles, Stephen
|
MNE
|
PO/X 113092
|
|
CWGC
|
|
JOHNSON
|
L.B.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
JONES
|
B.E.
|
Sgt
|
|
MiD (Maas)
|
PB
|
JONES
|
|
TSM
|
|
BEM
|
NAVY LIST 44
|
JONES
|
Herbert
|
MNE
|
|
|
CVA 48
|
Ivor
|
LCPL
|
7360153 RAMC
|
MID
|
DD CDO, PB
|
|
Kenneth, Joseph
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 113603
|
|
CWGC
|
|
George,Lamb
|
SGT
|
PO/X 102383
|
MM
|
DD CDO
|
|
KERN
|
|
SGT
|
|
|
PA WD 48
|
KILLEN
|
Oscar, Henry 'Doc'
|
MNE
|
PLY/X103943
|
later Doctor, B.A., M.B.
|
CA109, PG48
|
KING
|
R.A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X3531
|
|
CA RMs
|
KINGSLEY
|
R.J
|
LT
|
|
R.Fus.
|
PB
|
KIRBY
|
A.A.
|
MNE
|
??/X107409
|
died 1950 Industrial Acc
|
CA RMs
|
KIRTON
|
C. A. 'Arthur'
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 89
|
KIRWAN
|
Thomas, 'Jock'
|
MNE
|
|
|
plaque
|
John, M.K.
|
MNE
|
EX/ 5054
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LANE
|
Harry
|
CPL
|
PLY/X112681
|
|
CARMs,DDCdo
|
Joseph, Thompson
|
LCPL
|
PLY/X 104620
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LATTON
|
W.E.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
James, Ernest
|
CPL
|
CH/X 105624
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LAWS
|
K.
|
MNE
|
PO/X110727
|
|
CA RMS
|
LAYTON
|
F.J.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Reginald, John
|
MNE
|
PO/X 117881
|
|
CWGC
|
|
F.C.L.
|
CAPT
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
LEWIS
|
R.V.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
LEWIS
|
Victor, Charles
|
SGT
|
PO/X4858
|
|
CA RMs, CA71
|
Cyril, Brian
|
LT
|
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Thomas, Geoffrey
|
CAPT
|
|
|
CA RMs, PG48, IWM Interview
|
|
Douglas, 'Doug'
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48;
|
|
LLOYD
|
H.S
|
LT
|
|
|
1956 Kenya (CA22) (LL 8)
|
LLOYD
|
R.H.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
LOCK
|
T.A.G.
|
CPL
|
PO/115814
|
|
woundd 25/6/44 (WD); (CA89)
|
LOWE
|
H.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X104804
|
|
CA RMs, CA87
|
John, Thomas
|
RQMS
|
|
MiD
|
PB Awards
|
SURNAME
|
FORENAMES
|
RANK
|
NUMBER |
ADDITIONAL
|
SOURCE
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Roderick, G.
|
CAPT
|
|
MC
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
MACKINNON
|
D.T.T
|
LT
|
|
&41RM, CBTC
|
CA RMs
|
MACLEAN
|
|
LT
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
MACLEOD
|
Donald, W.
|
CPL
|
CH/X100406
|
|
CA RMs, CA89
|
MAGOWAN
|
|
TSM
|
|
|
PA WD 48
|
MAIR
|
I.D.
|
TSM
|
CH/X101088
|
|
CA RMs, PG 48
|
MAIR
|
J.M.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
MALAN
|
D.J.
|
LT
|
|
SAUDF (& HOC)
|
ADM 202/111, NAVY LIST 45
|
MANLEY
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
MARKS
|
Edward
|
C/SGT
|
PLY/X101381
|
& HQ Cdo Gp
|
CA RMs,CA106
|
MARSHALL
|
Gordon
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA 53
|
MARSHALL
|
J.E.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X102768
|
|
CA RMs, LL 8
|
MARTIN
|
E.C.R.
|
CPL (MOA to Lt Kingsley)
|
|
CinC Cert.
|
PB, PG 48
|
MARUS
|
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Richard, Lloyd
|
Cpl
|
PLY.X.3995
|
MiD
|
PB, HTTB
|
|
MATHIESON
|
A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X106334
|
|
CA RMs, PG 48
|
MATTHEW
|
T.J.J.
|
CPL
|
CH/X112584
|
&46RM,45RM
|
CA RMs
|
MATTHEWS
|
Robert, G.
|
SGT
|
CH/X2326
|
BEM (Police)
|
CA 63, CA72
|
MAWHINNEY
|
James, W.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X105843
|
|
CA RMs, PG 48
|
James
|
MNE
|
CH/X 107114
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Gerald
|
MNE
|
PLY/X110443
|
|
CWGC
|
|
McCAINE
|
'Ginger'
|
SGT
|
|
|
DD,CDO
|
McELHONE
|
|
CPL
|
|
Signals Sec.
|
DD,CDO; HTTB
|
Gordon, M.C.
|
LT
|
110297V
|
attd 4 SS Bde
|
CWGC
|
|
John
|
MNE
|
PO/X 108694
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
MCLEAN
|
A. N. F.
|
LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
MCLELLAN
|
K.W.
|
SGT
|
|
|
CA 101
|
MCMULLEN
|
James, A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X107574
|
|
CA RMs, CA 93
|
MEADOWS
|
H.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Alfred, John
|
MNE
|
CH/X 105114
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Alan, Eveleigh
|
MNE
|
PLY/X113006 (& 45RM)
|
1953 Malaya Police Lt. kia
|
CA20, CA RMs
|
|
MILLIGAN
|
Robert, Scott, 'Bob'
|
MNE
|
PLY/X114117
|
& CMWTC
|
CA106, CA RMs, PG48
|
MOLE
|
W.L.
|
MNE
|
|
CinC Cert
|
PB
|
MORGAN
|
T.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
MORLAND
|
|
LT
|
|
|
NAVY LIST44
|
MORRIS
|
R.
|
MNE
|
CH/X108722
|
|
CA RMs
|
Albert, Ronald
|
CPL
|
EX/ 861
|
|
CWGC
|
|
MOULPIED
|
see DeMoulpied
|
|
|
|
|
James, Louis
|
LT COL,
|
|
CB,DSO,OBE
|
PG 48
|
|
MYERS
|
Michael
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
NASH
|
J.L.
|
MNE
|
|
|
LL 9
|
NEARY
|
Tom, P.
|
MNE
|
CH/X109143
|
|
CA RMs, CA76
|
Donald
|
MNE
|
CH/ X106544
|
MM
|
LG, NA, PB, DDCdo
|
|
James, Thomas
|
CAPT
|
164483
|
MiD, BX STAR, Devonshires
|
LG, HTTB, PA WD 48
|
|
Bernard
|
CPL
|
PLY/X106902
|
|
CWGC
|
|
OVER
|
G.W.
|
CSgt
|
|
CinC cert.
|
PB, HTTB
|
Harold
|
SGT
|
PLY/X104977
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PEPPER
|
W
|
Mne
|
|
CinC Cert
|
PB
|
James, Lawry
|
CAPT
|
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
PHILLIPS
|
Hedley, J.
|
CAPT
|
|
OBE, & 44RM
|
CA RMs, Obits
|
Ronald, Jack
|
MNE
|
CH/X115571
|
|
CA RMs, LL 9
|
|
PITT
|
Chic
|
MNE
|
PO/X105751
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
PITT
|
Charles, L.
|
MNE
|
EX/2479
|
|
CA RMs,CA116
|
POLLARD
|
Geoffrey
|
SGT
|
|
RAMC
|
CA88
|
Joseph, James
|
MNE
|
PO/X 111675
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Arthur
|
CPL
|
CH/X 101159
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PORTER
|
V.
|
CPL
|
CH/X104135
|
|
CA RMs, LL 9
|
POTTER
|
D.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Frederick
|
MNE
|
PLY/X107809
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PRATT
|
Anthony
|
MNE
|
PLY/X107129
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
PRENDERGAST
|
Sydney
|
LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
PRESTON
|
R.H.
|
TSM
|
EX/658
|
& HOC
|
CA RMs,PG48
|
PRICE
|
Martin
|
LT COL
|
|
|
PB
|
PRICE
|
Ron
|
|
|
|
DD,CDO
|
William, 'Truff'
|
MNE
|
PLY/X
|
& 44RM
|
SR
|
|
Harold
|
MNE
|
PO/X 112224
|
|
CWGC
|
|
PUGH
|
R.
|
MNE
|
PO/X118996
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
RADLEY
|
R.E.G.
|
SGT
|
|
CinC Cert
|
PB, HTTB
|
RAFTER
|
H.F.
|
Lt
|
|
Kings Regt
|
PB
|
REDDEN
|
T.A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X107071
|
|
CA RMs, LL 9
|
Jonathan, A,
|
MNE
|
CH/X 105599
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
RELPH
|
R.G.
|
MNE
|
PO/X109336
|
|
CA RMs
|
REYNOLDS
|
Michael, Boyd
|
MAJ
|
|
CdG silver
|
CA 119, PG48
|
Stanley
|
MNE
|
PLY/X107046
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Frederick, R.
|
LT
|
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
RISDON
|
G.H.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X109977
|
CinC Cert
|
PB, CA RMs, PG 48
|
ROBERTS
|
Derek
|
MNE
|
PO/X122721
|
Signaller
|
DD,CDO; email
|
ROBINSON
|
W.E.
|
CAPT
|
|
|
CA RM's; NAVY LIST 44
|
ROBINSON
|
Gordon, George
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111; plaque SB
|
RODGERS
|
F.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X104606
|
|
CA RMs,PG 48
|
ROSS
|
Alexander
|
SGT
|
CH/X3156
|
|
PG 48; email
|
RUBINSTEIN
|
A.
|
2/LT
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Dennis, H.G.
|
MNE
|
PO/X 4819
|
|
CWGC
|
|
RUMMING
|
John
|
MNE
|
PLY/X106122
|
'S' troop
|
CA116,CA RMs
|
Kenneth, John
|
MNE
|
PO/X109903
|
MM
|
DD,CDO, PB
|
|
William, C.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X111315
|
|
CA RMs,PG 48
|
|
William, Colston
|
MNE
|
PLY/X106647
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Lawrence, A.
|
MNE
|
CH/X106993
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Donald, Harry, William
|
MAJ (later Lt Col)
|
|
MiD, OBE,
|
& 41RM 1945; (CA92); PG48
|
|
SANDS
|
|
SGT
|
|
|
CA RMs,PG 48
|
SANHAM
|
W.C.
|
MNE
|
CH/X102135
|
|
CA RMs
|
Cyril, Charles
|
MNE
|
PLY/X110740
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SCOOT
|
|
MNE
|
PO/X 115935
|
|
(WD) wounded 25/6/44;(PG48)
|
Arthur, Daniel
|
Mne
|
|
MiD
|
PB, LG
|
|
SEARLE
|
William, John
|
CAPT
|
|
RA
|
(CA68)
|
SHARMAN
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
HTTB
|
SHARP
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
Bograt Patrol photo in PB
|
SHAW
|
|
CPL
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
Phillip, D.
|
MNE
|
PO/X 116356
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SHERRARD
|
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Ernest
|
CPL
|
PLY/X120590
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SIGSWORTH
|
Joseph
|
MNE
|
PO/X109391
|
|
(LL10) (CA87)
|
Eric, John
|
SGT
|
PO/X 107314
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Harold
|
LCPL
|
EX/ 2938T
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Thomas
|
MNE
|
PO/X 112911
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Colin
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 1909
|
|
CWGC
|
|
SKINNER
|
Bert
|
CPL
|
|
|
DDCdo
|
SKINNER
|
H.F.
|
CPL
|
CH/X104279
|
& 45RM
|
CA RMs,PG 48
|
SLATER
|
H.
|
CPL
|
PO/X115319
|
|
CA RMs, LL10
|
SMALL
|
Victor
|
MNE
|
CH/X103716
|
& CBTC
|
CARMs,CA119
|
SMEDLEY
|
Harold
|
LT
|
|
KCMG,MBE (Intel Officer)
|
CARMs;DDCdo
|
SMITH
|
A.A.
|
CPL
|
CH/X111175
|
|
CA RMs
|
SMITH
|
Dennis
|
MNE
|
|
Radio Op.
|
CA96, DDCdo
|
D.T.
|
SGT
|
7262965
|
RAMC
|
WO417/81
|
|
SMITH
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D.W.
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MNE
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PO/X120264
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Sigs. 3&4 Bdes
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CA RMs
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SMITH
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Edward
|
MNE
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PO/X110083 ?
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CA RMs,CA87
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SMITH
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E.S.
|
|
|
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PG48
|
SMITH
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Frederick, Alexander, John
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MNE
|
|
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ADM 202/111
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SMITH
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K
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MNE
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PO/X109175
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CA RMs,PG 48
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SOLBE
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W.A.G.
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CAPT
|
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& 47RM
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CA RMs,PG 48
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SPILLER
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LT
|
|
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NAVY LIST 44
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Reginald, G.
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MNE
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PLY/X112735
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CWGC
|
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John, Joseph, Elliot
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CAPT
|
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MiD, BX STAR
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PG 48
|
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James, Edward
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MNE
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PLY/X109310
|
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CWGC
|
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STAPLETON
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J.D.
|
|
|
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PG 48
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STEEL
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W.
|
|
|
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PG 48
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Kenneth, W.
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MNE
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PLY/X108058
|
|
CWGC
|
|
STERRY
|
R.J.
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MNE
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PLY/X10637
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CA RMs,PG 48
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Cyril, Ernest
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MNE
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CH/X 1-8711
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Donald, Henry
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SGT
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PLY/X 3839
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
|
Thomas
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CPL
|
PO/X 117135
|
|
CWGC
|
|
John
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MNE
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PLY/X100796
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CWGC
|
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STONE
|
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MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
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Lewis
|
CPL
|
PO/X 100218
|
|
PG48; (CA116);
(CA RMs)
|
|
John, Clive
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TSM
|
PO/X 112235
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MM
|
PG 48, PB
|
|
Frank, Ernest
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MNE
|
PO/X 111650
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Joseph, A.
|
CPL
|
EX/ 1975
|
|
CWGC
|
|
TAYLOR
|
Ernie
|
LCPL
|
|
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DDCdo
|
TAYLOR
|
Leonard
|
MNE
|
|
'X' tp
|
CVA, CA103
|
TAYLOR
|
R.M.
|
LT
|
|
Sigs Officer
|
CA 87
|
Robert, William
|
MNE
|
CH/X 107296
|
|
CWGC
|
|
TAYLOR
|
W.E.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X111125
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
TELFORD
|
J.E.
|
SGT
|
CH/X109123
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
TERRY
|
Francis, John
|
CPL
|
CH/X105606
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
THOMAS
|
Evan, H.
|
CAPT
|
|
|
HTTB, DDCdo
|
THOMAS
|
O.
|
MNE
|
PO/X101033
|
|
CA RMs,CA119
|
THOMPSON
|
H.A.
|
CPL
|
CH/X105607
|
|
CA RMs, LL 11
|
THOMPSON
|
Richard, Ceerl, Vernon
|
CAPT
|
|
& 40RM
|
CA RMs, CA24
|
Arthur
|
CPL
|
CH/X 105108
|
MiD
|
PB, CA RMs, CA85
|
|
THORP
|
|
Mne
|
|
|
Bograt Patrol photo in PB
|
Frederick, B.
|
LCPL
|
|
MM
|
LG, NA, PB.
|
|
TIMMINS
|
Harry
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG 48
|
Philip, George
|
MNE
|
PLY/X108464
|
|
CWGC
|
|
TOPLISS
|
Stanley,Gordon
|
MNE
|
PO/X116306
|
|
CA RMs, CA83
|
TRAVERS
|
Colin
|
RSM
|
PLY/ X 1936
|
MiD, CdG silver (&40RM)
|
CA RMs, PG 48, PB
|
TROTT
|
K.
|
|
|
|
PG 48
|
TURNER
|
Derek
|
MNE
|
|
|
DD,CDO
|
Leslie
|
CPL
|
PLY/X104980
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WAKEFIELD
|
Leonard, W.
|
SGT
|
EX/4408
|
& 42RM
|
CA RMs,CA102
|
Patrick, Henry, Bligh
|
MAJ
|
|
MC, VRD
|
PG 48
|
|
Norman, F.
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 4240
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WALLACE
|
|
MAJOR
|
|
|
CA RMs
|
WARD
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
WARD
|
J.T.B.
|
SGT
|
CH/X102379
|
|
CA RMs
|
George
|
MNE
|
PLY/X109760
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Charles, John
|
MNE
|
PO/X 100016
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WATSON
|
William, 'Bil'
|
MNE
|
PO/X115760
|
|
CA RMs; emig Canada (CA94)(CA103)
|
WATT
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM202/111
|
WELLS
|
Harold 'Sam'
|
Cpl
|
PO/X 107289
|
|
PG48 / SR
|
WEST
|
|
MNE
|
|
|
ADM 202/111
|
WEST
|
Kenneth, William
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG48
|
WHITBY
|
H
|
MNE
|
EX/1500
|
|
CA RMs
|
Anthony, Alban
|
MNE
|
PLY/X104833
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WHITE
|
Francis, J 'Frank'.
|
CPL
|
PLY/X107678
|
|
CA RMs,(CA100)(PG48)
|
Robert, Desmond
|
MNE
|
PLY/X108404
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WILKINSON
|
F.H.
|
Cpl
|
|
CinC Cert
|
PB
|
Walter, Henry
|
LCPL
|
7518277
|
RAMC
|
CWGC
|
|
C.E.
|
SGT
|
PO/X105235
|
|
CA RMs
|
|
Cyril, Jesse
|
MNE
|
CH/X 3264
|
|
CWGC
|
|
WILLIAMS
|
W.A. 'Bungy'
|
MNE
|
|
|
CA77, CA94
|
WILLIAMSON
|
John, Robert
|
MNE
|
|
|
PG48
|
WILLMOTT
|
J.E.
|
CPL
|
CH/X105008
|
|
CA RMs, PG48
|
WILSON
|
Allan
|
LCPL
|
7349629
|
RAMC
|
CA11; wounded WO417/90 |
WILSON
|
G.C.
|
LT
|
|
|
CA 87
|
D. M. de REUDA
|
LT
|
305697
|
MC
|
CWGC
|
|
WINSLADE
|
Ronald, V.
|
SGT
|
PO/X110659
|
|
CA RMs,CA108
|
Derrick, George
|
CPL
|
CH/X 109480
|
|
CWGC
|
|
James, Herbert
|
MNE
|
PLY/X 3377
|
MM
|
LG, NA, PB
|
|
Maurice, A.P.
|
REVD PADRE
|
|
DSC
|
DDCdo, PG48
|
|
Bert
|
MNE
|
PO/X 110733
|
|
CWGC
|
|
Harry,Desmond 'Peter'
|
SGT
|
PO/X110111
|
MiD, &45RM, CBTC
|
CA RMs, CA88, PB
|
|
WORSLEY
|
Wilfred, Thomas
|
SGT
|
CH/X 100720
|
|
PG
|
WYATT
|
Fred
|
MNE
|
PO/X109707
|
|
CA RMs, PG 48
|
Thomas, David
|
LT
|
|
|
CWGC, PG48
|
Commanding Officer
|
|
Second in Command
|
|
Adjutant
|
|
A.O.
|
|
M.O.
|
|
S.O.
|
|
Chaplain
|
Rev. John Armstring OBE, RN
|
I.O.
|
|
Attached
|
|
RSM
|
|
'A' Troop
|
'B' Troop
|
Captain M.B. Reynolds RM
Lieutenant Q.S. Ford RM (SAUDF)
|
Lieutenant A. Rubinstein RM
|
'X' Troop
Captain F. W. Hoare RM
Lieutenant R.N.F. McLean RM
Lieutenant D.G. Goodlet RM
|
'Y' Troop
|
'Z' Troop
|
'S' (Heavy Weapons) Troop
|
Source: The Official History of 48RM Commando (1946). |
Royal Marine Commandos in 1944 were on the same War Establishment as Army Commandos.
Commando Headquarters.
Signal Section
Administration Section.
Five (5) Fighting Troops ( normally A, B, X, Y, and Z Troop ) each with three officers and 65 other ranks.
Heavy Weapon Troop ( S Troop ) consisting of two officers and 40 other ranks armed with two Vickers machine guns and two three inch mortars, although 48 increased these to four of each after June, manning them alternatively as the situatiion required.
[Source: Haste to the Battle, author J.L. Moulton].
Marine William Bean died during operations in Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
Linked Content below.
[Image] Colin Branch, nephew.
Notes
His name is on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
Marine Robert Gibbs died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
Linked Content below.
Marine Frederick Potter died during operations at Holland. Son of Fred and Mary E. Potter, of Hull. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
See Linked Content below.
Marine Cyril Savage died during operations in Holland. Son of Kate Savage, of Patchway, Gloucestershire. Marine Savage was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
See Linked Content below.
Corporal Ernest Shrigley died during operations in Holland. Son of Thomas Arthur and Emma Jane Shrigley, of Talke, Staffordshire. Corporal Shrigley was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
See Linked Content below.
Marine Colin Skelland died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island, and was among the twenty fatal casualties when one struck a submerged explosive device.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Interviews with Mnes. Jack Desmond and Bert Skinner in Ken Ford's book DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando.
See Linked Content below.
'A' Troop | 'B' Troop |
Capt. D. J. Flunder RM | Capt. Edwin Dunn RM |
Lieut. P.S. Collins RM | Lieut. E.H. Thomas RM |
Lieut. W.H. England RM (SAUDF) | Lieut. P.H. Allbut RM |
'X' Troop | 'Y' Troop |
Capt. R.G. Mackenzie MC RM | Maj. D.R.W. de Stacpoole RM |
Lieut. H.J. Phillips RM | Lieut. S.L. Fouche RM (SAUDF) |
Lieut. H. B. Boreham RM | |
'Z' Troop | 'S' Troop (Heavy Weapons) |
Capt. J.T. Nuttall ( Devonshire Regt) | Capt. T.G. Linnell RM |
Lieut. J.J.E. Square RM | Lieut. M.M. Aldworth RM |
Lieut. C.B. Lindrea RM |
From Tom Busby
Visitors to the website will be pleased to learn that we've just reprinted "Haste to the Battle", the story of Four-Eight's history from its days as 7th Battalion, Royal Marine Division and its tragic action during the invasion of Sicily, to its transformation as a Royal Marine Commando during the winter and spring of 1944. The story is told by Lt. Col. J L Moulton who formed and trained the unit in preparation for the invasion on D-Day as part of 4th Special Service Brigade.
From landing and securing its D-Day objectives, the Commando and parent Brigade eventually joined “the pursuit” of the retreating enemy though France, and Belgium and into the Netherlands. Here the Commando trained for the most dangerous and most important assaults in North-West Europe in WWII; the capture of the island of Walcheren and its heavy coastal batteries and the opening of the River Scheldt to allow war materiel and food into the Port of Antwerp at a critical time during the war.
In the book, Colonel Moulton talks intimately of his officers and NCO’s, of their personalities, their actions and reactions to military and other situations. A family bonded by war.
The book. originally printed in 1963, has been reprinted with a larger page size (“Royal” quite by chance), a modern font style, clearer photos and a striking colour cover. Details on price and how to order copies can be obtained by emailing [email protected]
Lance Corporal Edward Ambler, 1 RM Engineer Commando, died during operations in NW Europe. Son of Edward and Daisy Elizabeth Ambler; husband of Dorothy A. Ambler, of Wrexham, Denbighshire.
Sergeant James Armitage died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James and Elizabeth Armitage, of Sandyhills, Glasgow.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
Marine William Chipperfield died at the 30th British Field Dressing Station in Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Sergeant Arthur Gomm died from multiple injuries sustained as a result of the premature explosion of a high explosive demolition charge at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Son of Ernest James Gomm and Ethel Maud Gomm; husband of Edna Gladys Gomm, of Ashford, Middlesex.
Marine James Nuttall, RM Engineer Commando attached to 47RM Commando, died of wounds. Son of William Horrobin Nuttall and Annie Nuttall; husband of Edythe Nuttall, of Hollywood, Worcestershire. His death is recorded in the War Diary for the RM Engineer Commando dated 19th October 1944.
Corporal Donald Thomson, RM Engineer Commando Detachment, HQ 4 Commando Brigade, died during operations in Holland. Son of Janet Williams.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
nb. The following history is from different named sources and should not be taken as the "Official" history.
In Sep 1942, the Director of Naval Intelligence authorised the formation of the Special Intelligence Unit, composed of 33 (Royal Marines) Troop, 34 (Army) Troop, 35 (RAF) Troop and 36 (Royal Navy) Troop. The Special Intelligence Unit was later renamed 30 RN Commando (Special Engineering Unit), and was redesignated 30 Assault Unit in December 1943 **.
The unit's operational role was to move ahead of advancing Allied forces, or to undertake covert infiltrations into enemy territory by land, sea or air, to capture much needed Intelligence, in the form of codes, documents, equipment or enemy personnel. The unit served in North Africa, the Greek Islands, Norway, Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy, and Corsica, 1942-1943.
In Nov 1943, 30 RN Commando returned to the UK to prepare for the Allied invasion of German occupied Europe. In Normandy, France, 30 Assault Unit (codenamed WOOLFORCE and PIKEFORCE) landed on JUNO and UTAH beaches, attempted to capture a German radar station at Douvres-la-Delivrande, and later fought their way into Cherbourg.
During July 1944 the Unit served in Rennes and Brest, and followed French forces into Paris, France, Aug 1944. In Sep 1944 30 Assault Unit began a series of operations in the Channel coast ports as they were captured by the Allies. By May 1945, Royal Marines from 30 Assault Unit had captured the German Naval Base at Bremen, Germany.
A 30 Assault Unit Royal Marines detachment was sent to the Far East in 1945, but the Japanese surrender precluded operations. Subsequent activities in Singapore, Indo-China and Hong Kong eventually provided much useful intelligence. 30 Assault Unit was finally disbanded in 1946.
One of the documents discovered is titled "History of SigInt (Signals Intelligence) operations undertaken by 30 Commando, 30 AU", and in para 4 of that document it states " the party at Dieppe did not achieve their objectives".
In 1940 there were twelve Army Commando Units raised within a single Special Service Brigade. For a short period of time the newly formed commando units were grouped into five Special Service Battalions and an HQ under the command of Brigadier J.C. Haydon. The idea of Bn's was quickly dropped and the Army Commandos reverted to individual units within the Special Service Brigade. Signallers were a troop of the Brigade HQ and divided into Sections within it, along with other groups. In 1942 two Royal Marine Commando units were raised.
In August 1943 the number of Commandos was expanded with the introduction of additional RM Commando units, and the single Special Service Brigade was increased to four, each having different Commando units operating within it.
The four new Special Service Brigades operated within a new Special Service Group commanded by Major General Robert Grice Sturges, who can be seen in the above photo with Lord Lovat and Brig. Derek Mills-Roberts.
Commando Signallers were then attached to each of the four Special Service Brigades. It should be noted that Signallers would be attached to where they were needed and this meant that on occasions RM Cdo. Signallers would operate with Army Commandos and vice versa.
The initial plan was for the RM Commandos and Army Commandos to each form their own Special Service Brigades, with the Royal Marines forming 3 and 4 Special Service Brigades which would each have a Headquarters formed from the HQ of 102 and 101 RM Brigades respectively. However it was quickly decided that as the already existing 40 and 41 RM Commandos were operating well in the Central Mediterranean Force alongside their Army commando counterparts, there was a benefit to mixing them and so this was done. These were the Units of the Special Service Brigades in June 1944
More can be read about 3 Commando Brigade in copies of the Third Jungle Book issued at the time they were overseas. We have several copies in this archive including Issue 9 which has a Roll of Honour for each Commando within the Brigade and a history of each of the Units that were part of the Brigade. You can find them on the link to their operations above.
CVA Gallery images can be viewed here: Special Service Brigade Gallery
Notes on Training Centre deaths: Prior to the establishment of the Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC), from 1940 training was done on a Unit basis. Some later attended the CBTC for further training already confirmed as Commandos. In 1943 some RM Battalions were simply redesignated as RM Commando units prior to their Commando training. Therefore a few who died in training at Achnacarry are shown on their Unit ROH. Additionally units other than Commandos trained at Achnacarry on occasions, so their names will be on their Regimental ROH. If not listed here check the Roll of Honour [View] and Archive links below.
Fusilier Ernest Ainsley died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Oscar and Jane Ann Ainsley, of Gateshead, Co. Durham.
Fusilier Richard Allen was reported missing 28 May 1940 later confirmed as killed in action during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Thomas and Margaret Ellen Allen of Welshpool, Montgomeryshire.
Gunner Arthur Bailey was found dead on Westhampnett Lane Chichester, a road leading to Goodwood. Ambulance men at the scene found that he had fractured his skull and it was later ascertained that he had fallen from a lorry in which he was a passenger.
Private William Bath, No. 2 Independent Company, died of wounds during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force).
Corporal Ronald Bentley, Royal Marines, died from a head injury which occurred in the UK.
Fusilier George Black died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of G. D. and Margaret Black, of Caernarvon.
Marine George Butler, 4 Special Service Brigade HQ, died at the General Military Hospital, Barming Heath nr. Maidstone from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Private Robert Capes died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force).
Rifleman Alexander Chisholm died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of David and Elizabeth Chisholm, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Lance Corporal Alex Cowieson died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Alexander Gray and Catherine Cowieson, of Partick, Glasgow; husband of Ruby Cowieson, of Partick.
Signalman John Currie, 2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade Signals, was killed in action in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of Daniel James Currie and Mary Jane Currie.
Private Kenneth Drysdale drowned at Mucomir, Gairlochy, whilst serving at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Son of Andrew Sproat Drysdale and Maggie Drysdale, of Wigtown; husband of Eileen Doris Drysdale, of Wigtown.
Gunner Roy Flavell died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Louis Henry Thomas and Elizabeth Flavell, of Southfields, London.
Corporal Ernest Godsell died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Tom and Annie Godsell, of Welshpool, Montgomeryshire.
Private Thomas Hendry died as a result of an accident.
Signalman Alexander Howie died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of the late John L. and Charlotte P. Howie; nephew of Miss A. Leyton, of Greenock.
Fusilier Stanley Hughes M.M., SBS, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached to 2 Commando Brigade, died during operations at Lake Comacchio. Son of Edward Lloyd Hughes and Bertha Hughes; husband of Hilda May Hughes, of Stoneycroft, Lancashire.
Private Leslie Kerlogue died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Bertie and Edith Kerlogue; husband of Muriel Joan Kerlogue, of Dovercourt, Essex.
Company Quartermaster Sergeant Ivor Lavender died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of William and Lillian Lavender; husband of Dorothy Florence Lavender, of Acrefair, Denbighshire.
Private Alexander Martin, 1st Bn. Gloucester Regt. was reported missing in action on the 17th May 1942 and believed to be a prisoner of war. He died In November whilst still a prisoner of war.
Company Quartermaster Sergeant James Mason contracted a fatal illness whilst engaged in East Africa as a Physical Training Instructor for the indigenous troops there.
Private Alexander Matson died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force).
Sapper William Moores died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Edwin and Harriet Moores, of Manchester; husband of Agnes Moores, of Manchester.
Private Robert O'Neill died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Henry and Margaret O'Neill, of Glasgow; husband of Margaret O'Neill, of Glasgow.
Telegraphist Robert Anthony Pickering is listed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as serving attached to HMS Nile when he died.
Marine Alexander Porter, HQ 4 Special Service Brigade, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Alexander and Agnes Porter, of Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire; husband of Ruby Porter, of Kirkintilloch.
Corporal Edward Roberts, Special Boat Service, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached 2 Commando Brigade, died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
Son of Leslie D. and Annie H. Fraser, of Parkhead, Glasgow.
Fusilier Edward Roberts was killed in action during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Robert and Mary Roberts, of Penycae, Denbighshire; husband of Sadie Roberts.
Private George Tarrant died in the UK. His status at the Holding Operational Commando is not known. He is buried in a joint grave with Rfn. George William Tucker, aged 31, Royal Ulster Rifles.
[Source: CWGC Grave Registration report]
Private Bernard Terry was killed in a car accident in the UK.
Captain Reginald Turner-Hughes, No 3 Special Service (SS) Bn., from Lillington Manor, Leamington Spa*, died on war service. Precise details on how he met his death are not known to this archive.
Lance Corporal John Wintle was killed in action during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force). He has no known grave. Prior to enlisting John was a Butcher's Shop Assistant living at 67 Plantagenet Street, Cardiff. Son of Mrs. Daisy I. Wintle.
Born 1907; educated at Eton College and Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst; joined Royal Horse Guards, Mar 1927, 2nd Lt, 1927; Lt 1930; Capt 1934; married Angela Claire Louise (née Dudley Ward), 1935; instructor on anti-gas and air defence measures, School of Military Engineering, Chatham, Dec 1937; General Staff Officer, Grade 3 (passive air defence) in department of Chief of Imperial General Staff, Dec 1938; General Staff Officer, Grade 2, chemical warfare section, British Expeditionary Force Headquarters, France, 1939-1940; joined Combined Operations, 1940; Lt Col 1941; commanded Special Service Brigade LAYFORCE, Feb-Aug 1941 and Middle East Commando, Aug 1941-Aug 1942; Brig, 1942; commanded Special Service Brigade, organizing and training all commandos in Britain, 1942-1943; Maj Gen 1943; Chief of Combined Operations, Oct 1943-1947; retired 1947; Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Malta, 1954-1959; Col Commandant, Special Air Service (SAS) and Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, 1960-1968. Died 1968.
Transcripts of some War Diary entries.
Commanding Officer: Capt. J.R. Alexander
2nd June 1944
Place: Southampton
0900 - Capt. J.R. Alexander & 4 ORs embarked for operation "Overlord".
5th June 1944
Place: Southampton
AM - One O.R. admitted to Hospital.
PM - Lt. B.A. Beattie R Signals & Lt. L. Bridger RM embarked with remainder of Troop.
6th June 1944
Place: Normandy
0750 - Capt. J.R. Alexander & 4 ORs landed on Queen Red Beach. L/Sjt Lewis, Sigmn McGregor, Carruthers, Sanderson wounded.
0835 - Lt. Beattie & Bridger landed with main body of Troop.
Sigmn Norton J., Pottas & L/Sjt Tasker wounded.
Place: Ecarde
1600 - Brigade H.Q. arrived at ECARDE. Lines laid to No.4 & 6 Cdos. Wireless communication all round.
7th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
1800 - Bde HQ moved to LE PLEIN. Move completed by 2030 hrs. Lines laid to 3 & 4 Cdos, Heavy Weapons Troop & 6 Cdo.
8th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Lines completed to 45 Cdo at LE PLEIN. Line brought in from 6 Airborne Div. Satisfactory line communication established throughout the Brigade. One OR (DR)
wounded & evacuated.
2330 - One OR (temp Op W/L III) wounded by bomb splinter & evacuated.
9th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
A.M. - Heavy mortaring destroyed majority of lines. Wireless communication maintained. Lines all replaced by nightfall.
10th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
A.M. - Morning spent in maintaining lines and equipment.
2100 - 12 Para Bn relieved 4 Cdo at HAUGER. Rear-link detachment provided from Bde sources. 2568780 Sgmn Morgan J. appointed L/Cpl. One O.R. (Lineman) Sigmn Hoare J. wounded.
11th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
0830 - Bde position heavily mortared & shelled.
1 N.C.O. L/Cpl Cassey N.W. No.14649217. Cipher Op M.G. killed by mortar fire.
2300 - Bde position heavily shelled - all lines destroyed.
12th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
A.M. - Quiet day spent in reorganising and repairing damage caused by previous nights shelling.
1330 - 4 Cdo returned to line in old position at HAUGER. 4 S.S. Bde took up position in SALLENELLES area - communication established by line & W/T.
14th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day - spent in improving line communication.
15th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day - Line communication established with 3 Para Bde.
16th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day - All round maintenance. Further U.C. 10 Line SB installed to cope with additional lines.
17th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
1125 - Capt. J.R. Alexander, R.Signals wounded in face and evacuated to D.M.A. (M.D.S.). Command of unit devolves on Lt. B.A. Beattie, R Signals.
2 OR's (Sigmn Wootton J. & Hughes J) received wounds about face & body - both were evacuated to D.M.A. (M.D.S.).
18th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Signal Command Post sandbagged. All lines terminated on terminal block. Lt. B.A. Beattie, R Signals appointed A/Capt. vice Capt. J.R. Alexander, R Signals evacuated as a result of his injuries. Line laid to O.P. within 300 yards of Enemy Lines.
19th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day - Routine maintenance.
20th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day. Major Benjamin, R.M. visited the Unit. One O.R. Op W/L loaned to unit by S.S. Group Tac H.Q. General line maintenance.
21st June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Line from 150 FD Regt R.A. brought on to switchboard. L.A.D. line extended to include R.M. Support Gp. L Bty. Capt. B.A. Beattie, R Signals visited O.C. 6 Airborne Div and obtained essential stores. Major G. Hurst (S.S. Group Tac HQ) visited unit to deal with Personnel Replacements. Extensive line & stores maintenance. One O W/L evacuated with broken wrist.
22nd June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Recce of German buried cable system carried out prior to being taken over by 6 Airborne Div. Additional line brought in from 6 Airborne Div utilising German buried systems. Lines laid from Cdos O.P.'s to Cdos Switchboards for use to Mortar Plotting Centre, via this Unit. Mortar Plotting Centre established at 4 S.S. Bde. Unit visited by C.O. 6 Airborne Div.
23rd June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Unit visited by Col E.C.L. Cole, R Signals C.S.O. 1 Corps. General line maintenance. Wireless sets on 2 hourly calls. Telephone to 6 Airborne Div brought in to Signal Office.
24th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day. Maintenance on Lines & Switchboards.
25th to 30th June 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet period. General maintenance.
Commanding Officer: Capt. B.A. Beattie
1st July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Line communication established between this HQ and Ox & Bucks L Inf at Breville prior to No.4 Commando moving in to Breville. General maintenance.
2nd July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day. Maintenance. No.22 set installed and R.C. circuit ran in to Bde office.
3rd July 1944
Place: Le Plein
A.B & C O.P. line maintenance and connected to Plotting Centre at No.4 SS Bde. Lines run forward to F.D.L's. for connection to loudspeaker system preparatory to Propaganda Broadcast.
4th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Propaganda Broadcast failed. Lines (thin copper) again laid, broadcast a success. Capt. C.L. Hale, R.M. and 2 Marine O.R.'s attached this unit from S.S. Group Signals.
5th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Propaganda Broadcast again attempted with better connectors, which proved a success.
6th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Quiet day. Maintenance.
7th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
No.4 Commando moved into Breville. No.4 SS Bde took over old HQ at Hauger. Line communication established.
8th to 9th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine maintenance.
10th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine maintenance. Two O.R.'s from No.4 Commando relieved.
11th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
C.S.O. SS Group visited unit.
13th to 15th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine maintenance.
16th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Major A.J. Leahy, R Signals D.C.S.O. SS Group visited unit.
17th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
No.12 Para Bn placed under command of this Brigade and included in Command Net. Line communication established to No.12 Para Bn. 2598341 Sigmn McGregor A.M. awarded Military Medal.
18th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
1 N.C.O. appointed L/Sgt. 2 O.R.'s relieved from No.4 Cdo. No.12 Para Bn. changed location, line communication established to them.
19th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine maintenance.
20th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Capt. C.L. Hale, R.M. & one Marine O.R. ceased attachment to this unit on returning to U.K. Two N.C.O's went to within 400 yds. of enemy positions with Loud-Hailer mounted on Wireless Handcart and carried out Propaganda Broadcast. Driver Kirkman A. evacuated to U.K. with severe skin rash*.
21st July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Extensive digging of drainage system after torrential rain.
22nd July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Maintenance.
23rd July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Renewal of cable and general maintenance.
24th to 25th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine.
26th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Sigmn Wright D, previously reported evacuated with wounds, now known to be P.O.W. in German hands. Sigmn Pottas, D. previously reported wounded, now known to have died on a date not yet known, buried at HERMANVILLE on 11 June 44.
27th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Unit visited by Lt Col E.C. Cole, R Signals now C.O. 6th Airborne Div Sigs.
Routine.
28th to 29th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Routine.
30th July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Two O.R's relieved from No.45 (RM) Cdo.
31st July 1944
Place: Le Plein
Signal Office closed down at LE PLEIN, re-opened at new location MAP REF 136716. Unit took over from 3 Para Bn Signals.
Commanding Officer: Capt. B.A. Beattie
1st August 1944
Place: 136716 Bois de Bavent
Extensive Line Maintenance.
0200 - All sets changed frequency.
0315 - Whole area heavily shelled.
0350 - All lines broken by heavy shelling.
1500 - All lines repaired and large dugout constructed to accommodate W/sets.
3rd August 1944
Place: 136716 Bois de Bavent
Constant mortaring necessitated extensive line maintenance. Wireless dugout construction continued.
4th August 1944
Place: 136716 Bois de Bavent
Extensive line maintenance continued and a lateral connecting up flanking troops was laid behind Commando forward positions. Sets withdrawn from No.4 Commando for overhaul and sets moved into dugout christened Radio City. 2 O.R.s sent to Rest Area.
5th August 1944
Place: 136716 Bois de Bavent
Duplicate legs laid to Nos 4 and 45 Commandos and extensive line maintenance. Complete changeover of duties.
6th August 1944
Routine. Broadcast on loud hailer. As a result 7 deserters gave themselves up to the Brigade on our flank.
7th August 1944
7 O.R. reinforcements arrived from U.K. C.S.M. Larkham returned to U.K. Sgt Mepham appointed L/A/C.S.M. Sigmn Henley W. appointed L/A/U/L/Cpl
8th August 1944
Usual mortaring.
9th August 1944
4 O.R.s sent to Rest Camp. 45 Commando detachment relieved and Brigade visited by Major-General R.E. Laycock D.S.O. Chief of Combined Operations.
10th August 1944
Routine.
11th August 1944
Driver Jameson evacuated.
12th August 1944
New intake of Regimental Signallers tested.
13th to 14th August 1944
Routine maintenance.
15th August 1944
Sigmn. Dege C.B. wounded by mortaring. Mortaring necessitated extensive line maintenance.
16th to 17th August 1944
Mortaring and shelling heavy. Extensive line maintenance. L/Cpl Walker J. and Sgmn Pollock wounded. 3 O.R. reinforcements arrived.
18th August 1944
Operation Paddle commenced. Unit established H.Q. at Bavent.
19th August 1944
Place: Bavent
In Bavent lines to Nos 6 4 and 45 Commandos and A Echelon.
20th August 1944
Place: Angroville
Left Bavent for Angroville.
21st August 1944
Place: Angroville
Battle of Angroville Heights. Communications from TAC HQ to Div stepped up at Main HQ. Communication faded out completely at night. Units cut off from supply.
22nd August 1944
Place: St Vaast en Auge
0300 - Ran gauntlet at 0300 and got through with batteries. Mobile advance to St. Vaast en Auge. Heavy rain swamped two No.22 sets. Maintenance and supply becoming very difficult owing to distance between Advance and Rear H.Q.s and short duration of stay at one place. Transport limited so that only the minimum of stores and personnel can be lifted. Lt Garnons-Williams joined from H.O.C. with two O.R.s.
23rd August 1944
Place: Duibee
Moved from St. Vaast en Auge to Duibee le Hair Tondue. Operation for crossing river and passing in front of Pont L'Eveque planned and mercifully cancelled. Men very tired and equipment in need of maintenance.
24th August 1944
Place: Quetteville
Recce party crossed river Auge at Pont L'Eveque and commenced an operation with the minimum of equipment and no reserve batteries before Main HQ could move. No communication due to the fact that we were too close to the enemy and had to close down wireless sets.
25th August 1944
Place: QuettevilleOne Troop per Commando sent forward to cut enemy off. No contact with enemy. Communication between Tac HQ and forward troops utilising A wave 46 set. Cpl. Whalebelly posted to 2nd Army Sigs. L/A/U/L/Cpl Henley appointed A/U/L/Cpl. Communication between Tac HQ and Main HQ failed due to close wooded and hilly nature of country.
26th August 1944
Place: St. Maclou
0410 - Rover set used as step-up and communication established. Units given 24 hrs rest at an evacuated hospital 3 miles E of Beuzeville.
27th to 29th August 1944
Place: St. Maclou
Resting re-equipping and general maintenance.
30th August 1944
Place: St. Maclou
Bde came under 1 Corps at first light. Cdo B wave changed frequency 2495 k/cs. Rear link changed Frequency to 2232 K/cs and opened up on 1 Corps C.9 net on W/T.
31st August 1944
Place: St. Maclou
Three members of troop went to Paris for parade down Champs Elysees behind R.M. Band Plymouth Division. Lt. Bridger took over 3 Cdo Signal Troop from Lt. Skelly who joined Brigade Signal Troop.
4th September 1944
Place: St. Maclou
Returned equipment to R.S.D. and certain equipment to 4 S.S. Bde.
5th September 1944
Place: St. Maclou
More stores returned.
6th September 1944
Place: St. Maclou
Left St. Maclou and returned by lorry to Arromanches where we spent the night.
7th September 1944
Place: Arromanches
Stayed in Camp, embarked in evening on L.S.T.
8th September 1944
Place: L.S.T.
Sailed across to England in convoy and anchored in CALSHOT for the night.
9th September 1944
Place: Gosport
1000 - Disembarked at Gosport.
Place: Rec. Camp.
1700 - Arrived No.2. Camp S.S. Group Reception Camp.
10th September 1944
Place: Rec. Camp.
Re-equipped and cleaned up.
11th September 1944
Place: Rec. Camp.
Off on Disembarkation Leave until 26 Sept.
Dvr. A. Kirkman entry dated 20 July 1944: Dr. Ian Frayling advises, "Alistair Kirkman's wife was my late father's secretary at Perkins Diesel in Peterborough. Alistair gave me the maps he used in Normandy in 1975, and after his decease his widow gave me his green beret, badges and some photos. On 20th July he is noted as having been evacuated due to a severe skin rash. Both he and his widow related to me that he had been badly burned due to a mortar attack exploding the petrol tank in the jeep he was driving. He certainly had burns and after I qualified in medicine, by coincidence, I happened to live near the Manchester Skin Hospital where he had been treated."
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[This transcript commences on the 12th January]
Commanding Officer: Brigadier D Mills-Roberts DSO MC Irish Guards
12 January 1945
Lewes - Bde HQ entrained at Lewes at 1057 hrs for BLA.
16 January 1945
Asten, Holland - The Bde came under command 15 (S) Div and went into reserve. 3 Cdo were detached and came under command 11 Armd Div.
19 January 1945
Asten, Holland - 3 Cdo captured the island of Stevensweert without opposition one POW being taken.
20 January 1945
Helden - The Bde took over position of line held by 227 Bde. Bde set up at Helden. Very cold with more snow.
21 January 1945
Helden - Cold day with some snow. Orders were received from 15 (S) Div that the Bde was to be relieved in the Helden sector and come under command of 7 Armd Div.
22 January 1945
Helden - Cold day. Some sunshine. The relief of the Bde was completed by 1100 hrs. The Bde proceeded to Echt by TCV.
23 January 1945
Echt - Another very cold day with several snow showers. The Bde was ordered by GOC 7 Armd Div to clear the enemy from his left flank between the rly and the R Maas and to capture Maasbracht, Brachterbeek and Linne. One Sqn of 1 RTR was put under command, 3 RHA in support and 11 H were ordered to assist in recce and on the right flank. 3 Cdo would revert to command at 1100 hrs in the morning.
The ground between Berkelaar and Maasbracht being flat and open and the only covered approach being a narrow wadi running from St Joost N to Brachterbeek which had not been investigated, the Bde Comd ordered 6 Cdo to assault Maasbracht from the W crossing the Juliana canal by the ice near Berkelaar during the hours of darkness and to recross by the lock. The Sqn of 1 RTR was ordered to support the advance whilst 3 RHA and a medium regt RA fired concentrations on the E end of Maasbracht and Brachterbeek. 11 H provided last minute recce up to Maasbracht and gave the invaluable infm that the village was lightly held.
23 January 1945
Berkelaar
By 0830 hrs 6 Cdo were ready at their FUP on Stevensweerd, Bde HQ and 45 Cdo having set up at Berkelaar. At 0900 hrs 6 Cdo recrossed the lock by a footbridge erected by the SORE and supported by the tanks captured Maasbracht without opposition. 45 RM Cdo passed through 6 Cdo and captured Brachterbeek again without opposition and Bde HQ moved to the Burgomasters house at Maasbracht. All this was completed by 1100 hrs.
23 January 1945
Maasbracht
1100 - 4 RHA came in to support the Bde in place of 3 RHA. 45 RM Cdo moved forward towards the Montfortbeek with a patrol thrust towards the station. The latter became heavily engaged and were unable to extricate themselves until nightfall after suffering and inflicting casualties. 45 RM Cdo had now succeeded in getting a bridgehead established over the Montfortbeek in the face of heavy opposition from about a Coy of enemy clad in snow suits.
3 Cdo arrived in Maasbracht during the afternoon and went into Bde reserve. During the night they sent a patrol forward to the De Villa area where they were engaged by heavy fire.
2030 - The Bde Comd held a conference at Bde HQ and issued further orders. During darkness 6 Cdo were to relieve 45 RM Cdo in the Montfortbeek bridgehead and were to drive down the stream from N to S with the station as the final objective. One Tp was ordered to clear the woods towards De Villa. A Sqn of 8 H who were relieving 1 RTR overnight was ordered to send tanks down the Montfortbeek in support. Arty on Linne, the enemy localities at the windmill along the stream and at the station, was provided by two medium and three field regts RA.
24 January 1945
Maasbracht
0730 - Another very cold day with more snow. 6 Cdo in posn on Montfortbeek.
0800 - Arty programme commences
0815 - 6 Cdo commences drive down Montfortbeek covered from enemy view by a smoke screen laid by Brigaded 3” mortars to obscure view from Linne.
0900 - Cdo established at Station. No opposition apart from shelling.
1000 - 3 Cdo who had occupied De Villa were ordered to patrol forward into Linne and they got forward to the church where they captured a prisoner. Owing to heavy enemy fire the patrol then withdrew.
1415 - 3 Cdo were again ordered to patrol forward into Linne which they found was still held.
1700 - A scissors bridge was put down at the windmill by the Div Engrs.
1715 - A patrol of 3 Cdo supported by tanks of 8 H attempted to move up the Vloot Beek into Linne. Owing to heavy mortaring this attempt had to be cancelled.
2030 - The Bde Comd held a conference and ordered the assault on Linne to take place next morning. 3 Cdo were to assault with two tps carried on the tanks of the 8 H.
25 January 1945
Maasbracht
0740 - Arty programme on Linne commenced provided by two medium and two field regts. A few minutes later the tanks moved across the scissors bridge.
0815 - Assault tps mounted on tanks which had formed up along the Montfortbeek. Assault commenced covered by smoke screen given by brigaded 3” mortars.
0820 to 0830 - Linne captured by 3 Cdo.
1100 - The Corps Comd and the Div Comd (Lt Gen Ritchie and Maj Gen Lyne) visited Linne.
1400 - The Bde HQ moved to the Priests house by the church at Brachterbeek. Weather still very cold with snow showers.
26 January 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather very cold. Snow showers. During the afternoon 6 Cdo supported by two tps of 5 RTR who had taken over from 8 H patrolled forward to a line from 764864 to 773858. A foot patrol carried on to 774861 when it made contact with the enemy.
27 January 1945
Brachterbeek
No change in weather. More snow showers. During the afternoon 6 Cdo patrolled forward to the Spielsmanhof area MR 772851.
2215 - 45 RM Cdo sent a fighting patrol to Anchor island and Belle Isle. Anchor island was not held but the patrol ran into violent opposition on Belle island. The patrol withdrew after inflicting heavy casualties and suffering 30 casualties itself [more....].
28 January 1945
Brachterbeek - No change in weather. 6 Cdo carried out another patrol E of their area and captured 4 prisoners during the afternoon. The enemy allowed us to evacuate our dead from Bell island under cover of the Red Cross.
29 January 1945
Brachterbeek - No change in weather. Multi barrelled mortar fire caused damage in the Bde area during the night 28/29 Jan.
30 January 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather warmer. Slight thaw. 6 Cdo carried out another patrol E of their area during the afternoon. Enemy were encountered in the Heide Wood area and we sustained 2 officer casualties *
31 January 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather much warmer. Thaw in progress. 6 Cdo again patrolled E of their positions during the afternoon and reached Boschberg.
Commanding Officer: Brigadier D Mills-Roberts DSO MC Irish Guards
1 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Thaw continued. Rds in a very bad state.
1030 – 1130 - 5 RTR shelled enemy positions from hull down positions on the river bank during the morning. The enemy positions were on Belle island. 6 Cdo patrolled E of their positions during the afternoon.
3 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather continued mild with more rain. 6 Cdo patrolled E of their positions during the night.
5 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Capt Easton who is attached to Bde HQ started a cadre in watermanship on the River Maas. Reps from all units are attending.
6 February 1945
Brachterbeek
2100 - Bde Comd held a conference at Bde HQ and issued orders as follows:
6 Cdo will take over positions from 2 Devons on 7 Feb.
45 RM Cdo will take over positions from 6 Cdo.
5 RTR and 258 and 259 Btys NY will come under comd at 0900 hrs on 7 Feb.
5 RHA will be in support.
3 Cdo will be responsible for patrolling E of the Bde positions.
7 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Alterations in dispositions completed by 1400 hrs. 11 deserters from the island gave themselves up to 46 RM Cdo.
8 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather still mild with some rain.
2000 – 2300 - 3 Cdo patrolled forward without incident.
9 February 1945
Brachterbeek Fine morning. Rail in afternoon. Still mild.
10 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Brigadier J Durnford-Slater DSO visited the Bde. No change in weather.
0300 - 6 Cdo successfully beat off an enemy patrol killing two NCOs and capturing one wounded man.
11 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Fine morning, with rain later. Still mild. 6 Cdo were shelled during the afternoon without causing any damage or cas. Lt Hadley US Army visited Bde HQ. He fired propaganda leaflets into the enemy on Bell Island.
12 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Little change in weather. During morning Lt Hadley US Army talked to the enemy on Belle Island by loudspeaker. During night 12/13 45 RM Cdo patrolled in the Heide Wood area without incident. 46 RM Cdo reverted to comd and relieved 3 Cdo in the Linne sector. 3 Cdo went into Bde reserve at Maasbracht.
13 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Fine morning. Heavy rain in afternoon and evening.
0725 - A flying bomb passed over the Bde area flying W. Brigadier J Durnford-Slater DSO visited the Bde. During the night 13/14 45 RM Cdo again patrolled in the Heide Wood area without incident. Lt Sigband US Army visited Bde. He belongs to the historical section of XVI Corps.
14 February 1945
Brachterbeek - A fine spring day. Weather colder but sunny. The River Maas continues to rise, three quarters of Bell Island now being under water. The water meadows on our side of the river are now flooded.
1100 – 1130 - The GOC 7 Armd Div visited Bde HQ. Lt Hering US Army photographer visited the Bde. He took photographs of the Bde front.
1400 - Lt Sigband US Army again visited the Bde. During the night 14/15 Feb Capt Griffiths and two ORs of 10 IA Cdo attached Bde HQ carried out a recce patrol. They found Boschberg and the wood SW of Boschberg clear but flushed enemy at 776850 who fired SA fire at the patrol from 20 yds distance. The patrol withdrew without casualties.
15 February 1945
Brachterbeek - A misty day. During the night 45 RM Cdo patrolled in the Heide Wood area without incident.
16 February 1945
Brachterbeek - A fine spring day. Brigadier J Durnford-Slater DSO visited the Bde. A party of seven American pilots (3 officers and 4 Sgts) were entertained by the Bde. Lt Hadley US Army again visited the Bde and spent the night at Bde HQ. 46 RM Cdo sent two recce patrols to the Heide Wood area without incident.
17 February 1945
Brachterbeek - Weather overcast and misty. The Commander 2nd Army Lt General Sir Miles Dempsey KCB DSO MC visited the Bde. 6 Cdo went into rest, 3 Cdo taking over their positions. Col Wallis US Army visited the Bde. A patrol of 45 RM Cdo with elements of 10 IA Cdo visited the Boschberg area during the night 17/18. Enemy outposts were shot up without loss to ourselves.
18 February 1945
Brachterbeek - A wet misty day. Two deserters who came into 3 Cdos lines were interrogated at Bde HQ. Much valuable infm being obtained. The Comd 7 Armd Div Maj Gen LO Lynne CB DSO visited Bde HQ during the evening.
19 February 1945
Brachterbeek - The Bde were relieved by the CCR of the 8th (US) Armd Div during the day and proceeded to Schilberg where it staged for the night. Col Wallace comd the CCR. Adv parties from Bde HQ and Cdos proceeded to 95 US Div HQ at Deurne.
20 February 1945
Venrai - The Bde moved into the line occupied by 378 and 379 US Inf Regt and came under direct comd of VIII Corps. Bde HQ took over the HQ previously occupied by 379 US Inf Regt. Col Bacon US Army who is in comd of 379 US Inf Regt and his staff were most helpful.
21 February 1945
Venrai - A really fine day. Air activity (our own) increased in intensity as the day went on.
The following units are now under comd 1st Cdo Bde:
25 Fd Regt RA
1 Tp 474 S/L Bty
2 3 4 and 5 Coys (Ind Dutch Coys).
The following visited Bde HQ during the day:
Lt Col Fayle RE VIII Corps
Major Mansell GII ‘I’ VIII Corps
Capt McMurray 64 FS Sec
Capt Farmer 64 FS Sec
GIII ‘O’ VIII Corps
GII Air VIII Corps
Lt Neat LO 115 Inf Bde visited Bde HQ. Lt Hume Spry 6 Cdo and 9 men crossed the River Maas and recced the Well area without loss during the night 21/22 Feb.
22 February 1945
Venrai - Lt Miller 6 Cdo and 9 men crossed the River Maas and recced the Elsteren area without loss during the night 22/23 Feb.
Lt Col C Vaughn MBE arrived at Bde HQ from the CBTC on a visit.
23 February 1945
Venrai - Weather still fine. Lt. Hume Spry 6 Cdo and 20 ORs crossed the Maas and raided the Well area without loss. Two POWs were captured and one other enemy shot dead.
24 February 1945
Venrai - Weather fine. The Comd VIII Corps Lt Gen E H Barker CB CVO DSO MC visited the Bde and toured forward positions. The Rev John Armstrong Commando Group visited the Bde.
26 February 1945
Venrai - Lt Col Black ADMS Commando Group arrived at Bde HQ. He is visiting all units.
28 February 1945
Venrai - Weather still fine. During the day an order for half the Bde to move was received.
Ref ; WO/218/73.
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1 April 1945
Commanding Officer: Brigadier D Mills-Roberts DSO MC Irish Guards
Gescher, Germany
Cool and windy day. Some rain. During the night 31/1 orders were received to move to the Greven area. The Bdes task was to protect the right flank of VIII Corps who had crossed the Dortmund EMS Canal and were advancing towards Osnabruck.
0900 - Bde HQ convoy moves off.
1300 - Bde HQ convoy arrives Greven. During the 24 hrs period ending 1600 hrs some 240 PW were captured by the Bde. The Bde was disposed around Greven and the surrounding woods were patrolled.
2 April 1945
Greven - No change in weather. Another 50 PW were captured by the Bde during the day.
3 April 1945
Greven - Weather wet and cool. During the night 2/3 orders were received for the Bde to come under the comd of 6 Airborne Div. The task was to capture the town of Osnabruck whilst the Airborne Div controlled the high ground approaching it.
0800 - The Bde moved off in TCVs.
3 April 1945
Hasbergen
2359 - The Bde arrived in the staging area 5 km west of Osnabruck.
4 April 1945
Hasbergen
0300 - The Bde moved off in single file and approached Osnabruck from the NW. 3 Cdo led with Tac HQ and 45 RM Cdo following. 6 and 46 RM Cdo were in the rear. By dawn the Bde had infested the NW part of the town and by 1000 hrs Osnabruck was in our hands, only a few snipers remaining. Whilst the casualties of the Bde were low and those of Tac HQ nil, the enemy lost some 50 killed and wounded and 450 PW.
5 April 1945
Osnabruck - Weather cool and heavy showers. The Eastern suburbs were cleared by 46 RM Cdo.
6 April 1945
Osnabruck - The Bde came under comd of 11 Armd Div and moved to Ucht.
6 April 1945
Ucht - 45 RM Cdo crossed the River Weser at Stolzenau into a bridgehead established by a Bn of the RB and immediately came up against stiff opposition.
7 April 1945
Ucht - During the hours of darkness 3 Cdo were ferried across the river to reinforce 45 RM Cdo. They were across by 0500 hrs. During the day the fighting in the bridgehead showed no sign of abating. The enemy were SS men and they fought extremely well. After many casualties from shelling and dive bombing work on the bridge was suspended.
1700 - The Bde Comd held an O Group. He ordered the Bde to advance by night to the rear of Leise from which all the opposition was coming and capture Leise before first light on the 8th. 6 Cdo were to lead laying a white tape to mark their route and the rest of the Bde were to follow in single file. Bde HQ (Tac) would march with 6 Cdo.
2300 - All the Bde had been ferried across the River Weser at Stolzenau and the night march commenced. The march was carried out with few incidents. 4 AA guns were overrun and their crews captured.
8 April 1945
Leise - By dawn Leise was in our hands and some 50 PW captured. About 30 more enemy were killed or wounded. The Bde captured several Arty pieces, a V2 site intact and a Chemical Warfare Factory.
9 April 1945
Leise - A fine spring day. Brigadier Lord Lovat DSO MC and Lt Col R Dawson DSO visited the Bde.
1500 - Orders were received for the Bde to move to Helsdorf immediately. The move of Bde HQ was completed by 2000 hrs.
Documents and booklets relevant to Nos 1, 2, 3, and 4 Special Service/Commando Brigades.
Documents relevant to 3 Commando Brigade: 3 Commando Brigade Operations in Burma
Navy Lists August 1943 RM Commando officers.
Unveiling ceremony of the memorial at Le Plein. Photo from the collection of Thomas Cyril Sharpe, No.4 Commando and 1st Special Service (Commando) Brigade.
Disbandment of Commando Group - Special Order of the Day.
7 pages of a Special Boat Section memorandum about 2 SBS from its formation through to February 1944. An official memorandum by Lieut. Henry S. Quigley, Admin. officer 2 SBS dated February 1944. The last page details equipment used by 2 SBS. This document is from the collection of Arthur Horner who was attached to No.1 Commando and 2 SBS, provided to the CVA in 2010 courtesy of his son Ashton Horner.
On Friday 19th May last, at the Ingledene Hotel, Sannox, Arran, a small ceremony was held to unveil a plaque commemorating the forming of the Special Boat Section, otherwise known as the Folboat Section at the Ingledene in December 1940. Dedication of the plaque was made by the Rev. Hugh Gallagher of Whiting Bay and the plaque unveiled by Mrs. Betty Williamson, whose husband Ronnie, although not part of the original unit, was later a member of the SBS.
Almost immediately on arrival in Egypt the SBS went into action and from then until the end of the war with Japan, highly successful operations were executed in all theatres of the conflict. Those who served in the SBS did not seek recognition. Their deeds spoke for them. They wore their Green Beret with pride and they knew the value of their contribution to Victory".
All the arrangements of 19th May were planned and carried out by Walter Marshall (11 Cdo) still resident at Arran, and thanks are due to him for his ceaseless endeavours in ensuring that it was a most successful event. The Association is pleased to have contributed the cost of the plaque now resident at the Ingledene Hotel.
Lt Peters, 2nd from the left in the middle row of 4 men seated, was in 'B' Group 2SBS. Photo courtesy of his nephew Robert Barton. Full resolution in Gallery.
In Memory of 226391 Lieutenant Richard James McGregor PETERS
Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 7th(1st Bn Queen Victoria's Rifles) Bn., and Special Boat Service SAS Regt., AAC., who died on the 8th February 1945. Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery.
A small party of Naval Commandos charging forward during their training course at HMS SAUNDERS, Kabret, Bitter Lakes near the Mediterranean. Photo © IWM (A 17762).
The Royal Naval Beach Commandos were landed at all places where boats were likely to need assistance in embarking or disembarking their loads. A Beach Commando was designed to handle the boats required to land a Brigade, their attached troops, vehicles, and stores. Source: Combined Operations Pamphlet No.17 (1943). images: RNBC Gallery.Below is an A-Z view of the Roll of Honour with information about each of the Fallen.
Displaying 1 - 39 of 39Able Seaman Reginald Bailey died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Petty Officer Kenneth Bevis, RN Beach Commando 'O' , died at Elba [1][2].
Petty Officer Thomas Briggs died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Charles Chamberlain died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Petty Officer Eric Coveney died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman John Cullens died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Sub Lieutenant Alan Davis died during operations at Elba [1][2].
Able Seaman Edward Eddy, RN Beach Commando, was killed during operations at Anzio. [Source: CWGC.]
Able Seaman Roland Enefer died during Operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman George Fairweather died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Robert Goard, RN Beach Commando, died in Italy. [Source: CWGC]
Sub-Lieutenant Frederick Griffiths, RN Beach Commando 'O3', died on the 21st June 1944 of wounds inflicted on the 17th June 1944 at Elba..
Able Seaman Robert Hall, RN Beach Commando ‘K’, died in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Leading Seaman Harry Hallos died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Jack Hayward died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Stoker Leonard Hills died during operations at Elba. Son of Edward Thomas Hills and Sarah Annie Hills, of Portchester, Hampshire [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Douglas Honeywood died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Henry Hugman died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman George McGrann, RN Beach Commando 'A', died during operations to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard. The operation was launched from the island of Corsica. Son of William and Bertha McGrann, of Birkenhead.
Able Seaman William Murray died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Desmond O'Connor died during operations at Elba [1][2].
Able Seaman John O'Neill died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Leading Seaman Terence Palmer died during operations at Elba [1][2].
Able Seaman Fred Pomfret died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Leading Seaman Alfred Tidder died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman William Turnbull during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard [3].
Able Seaman William Welsh died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman John Whittington died during operations at Elba [1][2]. At the time of his death RN Commandos were involved in the operation to liberate the enemy held island of Elba, codenamed Operation Brassard.
Able Seaman Sydney Wood, RN Beach Commando ‘R2’, died during Operations at Normandy.[Source: CWGC]
A Nominal Roll for the Royal Naval Beach Commandos. For historical & research purposes, we have tried to compile the names of all RN Commando volunteers. Details were obtained from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Lists of Casualties, the RN Commando War Diary, papers from the National Archives, books, documents, etc. However as we do not have access to Service Records we recognise this list is not complete.
The RN Commando Nominal Roll is listed below in surname order.
SR = Service Record or documents.
CasList = National Archives Army Casualty Lists.
WO = War Office file at the National Archives.
Surname
|
Forename
|
Rank
|
Number
|
Service
|
Additional
|
Unit
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adams
|
Joseph, Patrick
|
L/S
|
V 31229
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Addison
|
Kenneth, G.
|
A/S
|
D/SSX 29363
|
R
|
DSM
|
E
|
Adkins
|
A
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ainsworth
|
Jack
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aitcheson
|
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
R
|
Akroyd
|
Donald
|
|
|
|
|
|
Albrechtson
|
Francis, Conrad
|
AB
|
V 61185
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Alderton
|
Paul
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
F / H
|
Aldrin
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
L
|
Alexander
|
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Allen
|
J.V.
|
AB
|
V 49877
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Anderson
|
A.A.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RANVR
|
|
E
|
Andrew
|
A.J.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Andrew
|
D, Keith
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T
|
Angus
|
Forrest, 'Forrie'
|
Lt
|
0-2340
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Archibald
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V3
|
Armstrong
|
C
|
OD
|
v 61150
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Ashton
|
F.H.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Ashton
|
James
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atkin
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Aylett
|
W
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Bagnall
|
A.A.
|
Sgt
|
|
RM
|
|
C
|
Baldwin
|
Robert
|
L/S
|
D/MDX 2177
|
RN
|
MiD
|
C
|
Ball
|
J.M.
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Ball
|
J.M.
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Ball
|
Jack
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
O3
|
Alfred, Hunter
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC*
|
A
|
|
Ballard
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
A
|
Barker
|
G.J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Barker
|
William, James
|
AB
|
P/JX 43002
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
U3
|
Barley
|
D.J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Barnes
|
G
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Barnes
|
Ronald, V.
|
AB
|
V 47862
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Barr
|
John
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD, CdG
|
S
|
Barrett
|
D.G., 'Spud'
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Barry
|
Kenneth, G.
|
AS
|
P/JX 388551
|
RN
|
MiD
|
R
|
Bartlett
|
Sandy
|
|
|
RN
|
|
O, M
|
Bayly
|
Patrick, Uniacke
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RN
|
DSC**; Cas. Salerno. ADM 358/1892; IWM oral interview.
|
M
|
Beavis
|
Herbert, Thomas, Claude, 'Charlie'
|
AB
|
P/JX298734
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn membership form
|
V3
|
Beck
|
Stanley
|
AB
|
D/SSX 2643
|
RN
|
MiD
|
F
|
Beckman
|
K
|
OD
|
V 65150
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Beere
|
'Taffy'
|
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Bell
|
N
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Bendall
|
A.R.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Bendall
|
D.C.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Bentham
|
W
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A, B
|
Bentley
|
Jack, 'Bangalore'
|
Lt
|
0-6020
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Bentley-Buckle
|
Anthony, William
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
|
G3
|
Berkeley-Portman
|
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
K
|
Berry
|
Ernest
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
M
|
Best
|
Harry
|
PO
|
C/JX 159393
|
RN
|
DSM
|
L
|
Betts
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Bevin
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
|
|
V3
|
K.J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
|
Bibby
|
D.T.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
C
|
Bielski
|
A.E.
|
M/Ship
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Bintner
|
J.A.F.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N
|
Birley
|
Hugh
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N3, L, D
|
Blackmore
|
D
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Blackwell
|
Richard
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
K
|
Blackwell
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Blench
|
Edward
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
Bloomer
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Boord
|
Sidney, J.S.
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Bourne
|
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Bowman
|
J
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Bramble
|
Joe, B.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Bridgeland
|
A.R.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Briggs
|
L
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Brind
|
Clarence
|
A/S
|
D/JX 213610
|
RN
|
MiD
|
A
|
Brindle
|
F
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Brinkley
|
Frank, El
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC
|
E
|
Brister
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Broadway
|
H
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Bromley
|
Ray
|
L/S
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Brown
|
A.D.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Brown
|
G
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
F
|
Brown
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Brown
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Burden
|
William
|
AB
|
V 43750
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Burgess
|
Neville, Arthur
|
OS
|
C/JX 354547
|
RN
|
|
|
Burgess
|
R.G.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Burke
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
|
Burns
|
George
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Burse
|
Reginald, Clarence
|
AB
|
V 48280
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Burton
|
A.E.
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
C
|
Butler
|
J.B.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Byer
|
Cecil
|
AB
|
V 54476
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Byers
|
H
|
AB
|
V34795
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Caler
|
J
|
AB
|
V 46031
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Calvert
|
George
|
LS
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Campbell
|
Louis, Oliver
|
Lt
|
0-11800
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Campbell
|
R.H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Canning
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Cant
|
M.H.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N
|
Carr
|
John, Robert
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carver
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Casbourne
|
James, Clifton
|
AB
|
V 56832
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Casey
|
P.G.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Cattell
|
Albert
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
G
|
Causden
|
B
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Causley
|
J.C.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Cavanagh
|
Danny
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Celev
|
J
|
AB
|
V 46031
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Chandler
|
Arthur
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
K, N
|
Chaplin
|
Arnold, David
|
PO
|
P/JX156000
|
RN
|
DSM
|
M
|
Reginald, Charles
|
LS
|
P/JX296508
|
RN
|
|
J, P, Q,V3.
|
|
Chilvers
|
D.H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T, S
|
Christie
|
Charles, Black
|
Lt
|
0-13770
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Church
|
J.A.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Clark
|
Henry
|
PO
|
D/SSX 20145
|
RN
|
|
E
|
Clarke
|
J
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Clarke
|
T.A.F.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Clarke
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Claughton
|
Clifford
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Clifford
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
H, G
|
Cobham
|
Anthony
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
GC, MBE
|
H
|
Cockshoot
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Coffey
|
Pat
|
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Collar
|
Michael
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
MiD
|
F
|
Compston
|
Sidney
|
A/S
|
D/JX 169001
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F1
|
Cook
|
Benedict, Edward, Matthias
|
PO
|
P.SSX. 23987
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn membership.
|
V
|
Cook
|
G
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Cook
|
Oswald
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
G
|
Cook
|
William, Dennis
|
A/S
|
C/JX 377978
|
RN
|
DSM
|
R
|
Coppock
|
Robin
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
C
|
Cotton
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Couch
|
John
|
AB
|
JX 363389
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Couldrey
|
S.M.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Cox
|
J.C.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Crammond
|
R.M.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Q
|
Crickmar
|
L
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N1
|
Croll
|
'Jock'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Cronikhite
|
Winston, F.
|
AB
|
V 61557
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Cronin
|
John, Bernard
|
Lt
|
0-16890
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Crookes
|
'Lofty'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Crough
|
Raymond, 'Mother'
|
AB
|
V 19467
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Crowhurst
|
Kenneth, Guy
|
Lt
|
0-17120
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Crowther
|
B
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Cruickshanks
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crutwell
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Cullen
|
J
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Cunningham
|
John, Ritchie
|
Lt
|
0-14270
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Curtis
|
F A
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Notes
Click on highlighted surnames for more information.
CA followed by a number = entry in a Commando Association newsletter.
LL followed by a number = entry in Commando Association Lost Legion List.
CasList = National Archives Army Casualty Lists.
WO = War Office file at the National Archives.
Surname
|
Forename
|
Rank
|
Number
|
Service
|
Additional
|
Unit
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D'Arcy
|
Jack Orchard
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
R
|
Dalton
|
Alan N G
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
David
|
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
|
|
|
Alan
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O3
|
|
Davy / Davey
|
Albert Charles
|
L/S
|
D/JX25236
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F
|
Dawson
|
Leonard
|
|
|
|
from North Shields
|
-
|
Day
|
Charles William
|
A/S
|
C/JX379987
|
RN
|
DSM
|
R
|
Deacon
|
T A
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T, S
|
Demontigny
|
Paul
|
AB
|
V 50928
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Deruchie
|
L
|
AB
|
V 4365
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Dixon- Smith
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Dodd
|
Oscar A W
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
M
|
Dodds
|
O
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Donger
|
Richard
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD CdG
|
F
|
Dove
|
Eric
|
Tel
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Dowle
|
V
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Downey
|
Vincent Joseph
|
AB
|
V 57751
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Dowsett
|
Derek
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Dowsing
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
|
|
R
|
Draffen
|
D B
|
|
|
|
|
|
Draper
|
Norman Ernest
|
M/Ship
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC,MiD
|
G1
|
Duffin
|
E
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Dunbar
|
A G
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
C
|
Duncan
|
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
A, B
|
Dunn
|
C C
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T, S
|
Durham
|
D
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Eade
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G
|
Eddy
|
Edward Christopher
|
A/S
|
D/JX303084
|
RN
|
|
Northney
|
Edwards
|
'Scouse'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Egginton
|
D
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Ellison
|
Joseph,William
|
Tel
|
C/JX298252
|
RN
|
|
|
Ellman
|
Samuel E A
|
S/Lt
|
|
SANF
|
MiD
|
M
|
Emery
|
Donald
|
A/S
|
D/SSX29684
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F
|
Ensoll
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Epstein
|
R
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Eva
|
'Jan'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Evans
|
D K
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Evans
|
Ray
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
|
Eyre
|
G B
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Fagence
|
George 'JungleGeorge'
|
AB
|
C/JX378322
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn. | H |
Fairley
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Fairs
|
Alf
|
|
|
|
|
O
|
Farr
|
B C
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Farthing
|
Benjamin
|
Lt
|
|
RINVR
|
MiD
|
A
|
Faubert
|
Paul Louis
|
AB
|
V 44355
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Faulks/Faults
|
C
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Fearn
|
Stanley
|
PO
|
D/JX142689
|
RN
|
DSM
|
K
|
William, Charles
|
PO
|
C/JX 140835
|
RN
|
DSM
|
J
|
|
Felgar
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
P
|
Feltham
|
W J
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
BEM
|
D
|
Ferguson
|
W
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Q
|
Ferguson
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Finley
|
Eric Gault Skip
|
Lt
|
0-23710
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Fish
|
T
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Fisher
|
Micky
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fison
|
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
|
|
|
Flemming
|
M
|
AB
|
V 42327
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Foreman
|
Harry Coffin Lynas
|
PO
|
P/UDX 1241
|
RN
|
DSM
|
S
|
Forsyth
|
John Edward
|
L/S
|
V 10963
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Foulger
|
J
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Fox
|
David
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
O, F1
|
Fox
|
John Lloyd Jack
|
AB
|
V 57307
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Fox-Brown
|
A
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N1, U
|
Franklin
|
Richard
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
D
|
Freemantle
|
Edmund S D
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
P
|
Frohock
|
J.M.T.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD (Newspaper); Cas.ReportSalerno. ADM 358/1892
|
K
|
Full
|
Ed
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Gallagher
|
P T
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T, S
|
Gamblin
|
Frederick James
|
AB
|
V 59716
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Garcia
|
Antonio
|
AB
|
D/JX363102
|
|
Cas Report Salerno. ADM 358/1892
|
M
|
Gardiner
|
R
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Gascoiguea
|
John
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gaster
|
Jack
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Gear
|
Eric
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
George
|
T
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Germaine
|
A
|
AB
|
v 38689
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
German
|
George
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gerrish
|
H L
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Gibson
|
H
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gibson
|
M
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Gilbert
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Gilbey
|
Ernest F
|
L/S
|
C/JX 334144
|
RN
|
MiD
|
M
|
Giles
|
Ron
|
|
|
RN
|
|
C
|
Gillings
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gladwell
|
R E
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Glennie
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
S
|
Glover
|
Joseph
|
AB
|
C/JX 375393
|
RN
|
MiD
|
K
|
Goddard
|
Frederick
|
AB
|
D/JX213689
|
|
CasReport Salerno. ADM 358/1892
|
M
|
Goddard
|
Henry John
|
AB
|
C/JX 279669
|
RN
|
DSM
|
A
|
Godwin
|
W R
|
S/Lt
|
|
|
|
A, B
|
Goodale
|
David F
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC,MiD
|
E
|
Gooding
|
Thomas Wiliam
|
PO
|
D/JX161420
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F1
|
Goodwin
|
Dennis Charles
|
AB
|
V 62012
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Gordon
|
D J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G
|
Gouge
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Graham
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Grainger
|
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
MiD
|
N2
|
Gray
|
Edward
|
AB
|
C/JX354652
|
|
CasReport Salerno. ADM 358/1892
|
M
|
Green
|
E
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G
|
Green
|
Kenneth
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
Greenland
|
P
|
S/Lt
|
|
RN
|
|
A, B
|
Greenway
|
A K B
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Greenwood
|
D
|
AB
|
V 61245
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Gregory
|
Samuel
|
L/S
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Gregory-Smith
|
William Frank Niemann
|
Capt
|
|
RN
|
DSC* DSO*
|
T, S
|
Gribbin
|
'Jock'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Griffin
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Griffiths
|
F
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
John
|
L/S
|
P/JX427977 |
RN
|
V
|
||
Gueritz
|
Edward Findley
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC*
|
F
|
Gurney
|
E
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Notes
Click on highlighted surnames for more information.
CA followed by a number = entry in a Commando Association newsletter.
LL followed by a number = entry in Commando Association Lost Legion List.
CasList = National Archives Army Casualty Lists.
WO = War Office file at the National Archives.
Surname
|
Forename
|
Rank
|
Number
|
Service
|
Additional
|
Unit
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hall
|
John, Bell
|
Sig
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Hall
|
Robert
|
A/S
|
P/JX 264076
|
RN
|
|
K
|
Hall
|
Ronald, Marshall
|
PO
|
P/JX149429
|
RN
|
DSM
|
K
|
Hall
|
William, Albert
|
AB
|
P/JX425424
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
H
|
Harry
|
L/S
|
D/JX 201772
|
RN
|
|
A
|
|
Hamilton
|
J.C.C.
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
|
M
|
Hampshire
|
A, Cecil
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Hampson
|
Harold, George
|
Lt
|
O-30400
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Hannaford
|
Edward, H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
E, Q
|
Harding
|
C
|
AB
|
V 61890
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Hardy
|
A.H.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Hargreaves
|
Harry
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
NK
|
Harrington
|
J
|
AB
|
V 16892
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Harris
|
Geoffrey
|
Coder
|
P/JX 405338
|
RN
|
DSM ,MiD
|
|
Harris
|
Ian, Antrobus
|
Lt
|
|
RANVR
|
DSC
|
N1
|
Harrison
|
George
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
G1
|
Harvey
|
J.S.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Harvey
|
Ken
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
E
|
Haslett
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Hatch
|
Carr
|
Lt
|
O-31610
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Hatton
|
Ken
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
O3
|
Havers
|
Arthur
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
OBE,DSO,MiD
|
K
|
Hay
|
R
|
L/S
|
V 45449
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Hayden
|
F.W.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Haynes
|
Graham, 'Micky'
|
Lt
|
C/JX315162
|
RNVR
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
H2
|
Hazelwood
|
F
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Heal
|
S.C.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Hearne
|
F.H.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Hearne
|
W.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Henderson
|
Andrew
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
G
|
Hewett
|
Rn
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Higham
|
Clifford, Edward
|
Sto
|
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Hildreth
|
Clem
|
AB
|
V 64412
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Hill
|
G
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N3
|
Hill
|
C.R.J,, 'Pusser'
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H3
|
Hillman
|
G.C.
|
Sgt
|
|
RM
|
|
C
|
Hobman
|
Ronald
|
Tel
|
P/JX 308549
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Hodges
|
M.W.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
W
|
Hodgetts
|
Paddy
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
A.B.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A, B
|
|
Holland
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hollands
|
Arthur
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
M
|
Holmes
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Holwill
|
Gordon
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
A2
|
Hooson
|
'Scouse'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Hope
|
Thomas
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
K
|
Hopkins
|
J.P.I.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Horel
|
J
|
AB
|
V 45584
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Hort
|
S.H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
H
|
Horton
|
E
|
AB
|
C/JX354402
|
|
Cas. Salerno. ADM 358/1892
|
K
|
Hough
|
James
|
PO
|
D/SSX14392
|
RN
|
|
L
|
Howard
|
John, Thomas
|
PO
|
C/JX 110176
|
RN
|
|
F
|
Howard
|
S
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Howe
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
C
|
Howell
|
Thomas, H.E.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
J
|
Hudson
|
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Hughes
|
D
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Humberstone
|
Alf
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
U
|
Hunt
|
Thomas
|
A/S
|
D/JX 304950
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F
|
Husband
|
A.P.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM
|
L
|
Hutton
|
Alexander
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
J
|
Hutton
|
F.M.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Jackson
|
Earl
|
AB
|
V 44344
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Jackson
|
Sandy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jamieson
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T, S
|
Jarrett
|
George
|
PO
|
A2635
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Jarvis
|
A
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Q
|
Jeff
|
Joe
|
A/B
|
|
|
|
P
|
Jeffery
|
George,William
|
AB
|
P/JX 178921
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
|
Jenkins
|
|
Cdr
|
|
|
|
G
|
Jobber
|
Victor
|
|
|
|
|
E
|
Johnson
|
G
|
|
|
|
|
|
Johnstone
|
Richard, John 'Dick'
|
Lt Cdr
|
O-37140
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Jonas
|
P.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNR
|
|
D
|
Jones
|
E.R.R.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Jones
|
H.G.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
F
|
Jones
|
Hugh, L.
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
BEM
|
J
|
Jones
|
John, 'Jack'
|
AB
|
V 42208
|
RCNVR
|
BEM
|
W3
|
Jones
|
John
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
C
|
Jones
|
Robert
|
L/S
|
V 841
|
RCNVR
|
MiD
|
W3
|
Joyce
|
John
|
L/S
|
A 4041
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Joyes
|
W.F.
|
AB
|
V 17772
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Kennedy
|
Douglas
|
AB
|
V 41864
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Kent
|
Douglas, Thomas
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC*
|
C
|
Keys
|
Kenneth
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC MiD
|
S
|
Kidd
|
G
|
Sgt
|
|
|
MiD
|
C
|
Killick
|
Fred
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Kimberley
|
Harry
|
A/S
|
C/JX 169896
|
RN
|
MiD
|
H
|
King
|
D.C.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
E
|
King
|
J
|
AB
|
V 51758
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
King
|
|
|
|
RN
|
|
G1
|
Kipling
|
Sydney
|
AB
|
P/SSX 29029
|
RN
|
MiD
|
N2
|
Kitteridge
|
E
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Knight
|
N
|
AB
|
V 54536
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Koch
|
L
|
AB
|
V 51953
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Kroshewsky
|
Daniel
|
AB
|
V 64415
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Laing
|
E.A.M.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Laird
|
Hugh, W.
|
L/S
|
DLJX 150456
|
RN
|
MiD , CdG
|
S
|
Lamb
|
G
|
S/LT
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T
|
Lamb
|
R
|
L/S
|
|
RN
|
MiD, CdG
|
N1
|
Lambert
|
B.C.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Lang
|
B.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
F
|
Lappage
|
Ronald
|
AB
|
P/JX 388551
|
RN
|
MiD
|
Q
|
Lauder
|
H
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Lawrence
|
A
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Lawrence
|
Ronald, Joseph
|
Lt
|
142012
|
RNVR
|
|
RN Beach Sigs
|
Layton
|
J.A.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
S
|
Leake
|
F.H.A.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Leeke
|
G, Henry
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
H
|
Lefever
|
G.C.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
J
|
Legatt
|
William
|
Coder
|
P/JX 227523
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Lennon
|
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
G1
|
Leroy
|
R
|
|
|
RNVR
|
|
F
|
Letby
|
J
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Lewis
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Lightfoot
|
Peter, 'Patrick'
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Lindsay
|
J.W.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Lines
|
T.A.
|
Capt
|
|
|
|
C
|
Linlow
|
G.H.E.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
H
|
Lock
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A, B
|
Lockwood-Bunce
|
J.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Lomas
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Lomax
|
H.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Lonsdale
|
Henry, James, Edward
|
PO
|
D/JX158562
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn.
|
N
|
Lord
|
P
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Lovatt
|
Thomas, William
|
Acting PO
|
D/SSX30476
|
|
Cas. Salerno. ADM 358/1892
|
M
|
Lowery
|
S
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Lowndes
|
W.E.G.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
P
|
Lucas
|
J.C.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G
|
Lucas
|
J.S.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N3
|
Lucas
|
'Lofty'
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
G
|
Luckin / Lukin
|
J.B.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A, B
|
Luff
|
Charles
|
AB
|
V 56817
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Lynn
|
|
Motor Mechanic
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Macbeth
|
John, Kenneth 'Jack'
|
Lt
|
O-43440
|
RCNVR
|
DSC
|
W3
|
Macdonald
|
A.C.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
R
|
Edward, Armstrong
|
S/ Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A
|
|
Macdonald
|
O.C.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RANVR
|
MiD
|
G
|
Macdonald
|
Willam, Melville
|
Lt Cdr
|
O-44030
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Macintyre
|
Alfred
|
AB
|
V 55697
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Mackenzie
|
D
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mackland
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Madden
|
G
|
AB
|
V 24212
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Maloney
|
G
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Malyon
|
Charles, Frederick
|
AB
|
C/JX167181
|
RN
|
DSM; Burma Star Assn; LG36593
|
|
Mannering
|
Sidney
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
H
|
Manning
|
David, Kenneth
|
AB
|
D/JX420142
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn
|
V3
|
Mantais
|
L
|
AB
|
V 60982
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Marsh
|
Johnny
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
Marshall
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Martin
|
T
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G
|
Martin
|
Thomas
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC
|
G
|
Martin
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Matthais
|
J.K.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
L
|
Maylon
|
Charles Frederick
|
A/S
|
C/JXD 167181
|
RN
|
DSC
|
H
|
Mcarthur
|
D
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM, MiD
|
G
|
Mcarthur
|
J.C.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T
|
Mcauley
|
F.S.P.K.
|
Lt
|
|
RNZNVR
|
|
J
|
Mcauliffe
|
George
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
L
|
Mccann
|
John
|
A/S
|
C/JX 351309
|
RN
|
MiD
|
F
|
Mcclune
|
James, Reginald
|
PO
|
C/SSX 2424
|
RN
|
DSM, MiD
|
L
|
Mcconnell
|
A
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM
|
C
|
Mcdewell
|
J
|
L/S
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Mcdonald
|
W
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Mcfadden
|
Michael
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
L
|
Mcgann
|
J
|
|
|
|
|
|
George
|
A/S
|
C/JX 407081
|
RN
|
|
A
|
|
Mchenry
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Mcintosh
|
J.T.
|
S/LT
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N3
|
Mcintosh
|
T
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Mcintyre
|
Douglas
|
PO
|
V 5747
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Ronald, Harry, George
|
PO
|
P/JX 245579
|
RN
|
CGM
|
P
|
|
Mclean
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Mclennan
|
F.J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
CGM
|
|
Mcpherson
|
J.C.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
G
|
Middleton
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
C
|
Millar
|
R.D.
|
S/LT
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Milne
|
Eric, G.S.
|
PO
|
C/JX 160081
|
RN
|
MiD, CdG
|
F1
|
Mitchell
|
J.E.M.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Mitchell
|
R.B.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD , CdG
|
D
|
Mitchell
|
Robert, N.
|
Tel
|
NZ 4492
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Mitchell
|
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
|
|
T
|
Mitchell
|
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
G1
|
Moffatt
|
Robert
|
Sig
|
D/JX 248258
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Moran
|
Patrick
|
L/S
|
P/JX 170231
|
RN
|
MiD
|
S
|
Morel
|
J
|
AB
|
V 45584
|
RCNVR
|
MiD
|
W3
|
Morgan
|
Theo, C.
|
Lt
|
|
|
MiD
|
|
Morley
|
Johnny
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Morris
|
Arthur, Edward, Art
|
AB
|
V 38938
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Moses
|
G.E.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Murphy
|
Donald
|
AB
|
V 2980
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Murphy
|
William, Robert
|
L/S
|
V 5392
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Murray
|
Harold, 'Tiny'
|
AB
|
V 19196
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Nadin
|
R
|
Sig
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Neal
|
K.J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
F
|
Neavers
|
C.P.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T
|
Needham
|
R
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Nelson
|
Russell, Charles
|
AB
|
V 38716
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Newby
|
W
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Newell
|
William
|
AB
|
V 57709
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Newport
|
John, Alfred
|
AB
|
P/JX 38625
|
RN
|
|
S,T
|
Nicholl
|
H.R.M.
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
DSC
|
G
|
Nix
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Norris
|
|
Cdr
|
|
|
DSC
|
C
|
Norwood
|
Roger
|
Lt
|
|
|
DSC, MiD*
|
K
|
Notley
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM
|
A, B
|
Notes
Click on highlighted surnames for more information.
CA followed by a number = entry in a Commando Association newsletter.
LL followed by a number = entry in Commando Association Lost Legion List.
CasList = National Archives Army Casualty Lists.
WO = War Office file at the National Archives.
Surname
|
Forename
|
Rank
|
Number |
Service
|
Additional
|
Unit
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.G.A.
|
A/S
|
P/JX 608040
|
RN
|
MiD
|
A2
|
|
O'Donnald
|
P
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
O'Hagan
|
Denis, James, Patrick
|
Lt Cdr
|
O-56170
|
RCNVR
|
GM*
|
W
|
O'Rourke
|
J
|
A/S
|
D/JX 392953
|
RN
|
GM, DSM
|
M
|
Oag
|
Henry, George
|
PO
|
P/SSX 20886
|
RN
|
DSC
|
E
|
Oakley
|
Fred
|
|
|
RN
|
|
O
|
Oakley
|
Kenneth
|
A/S
|
D/SSX32778
|
RN
|
MiD
|
F
|
Oakley
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
D
|
Offless
|
J
|
AB
|
V 37973
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Ogilvie
|
Joe
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Oliver
|
J.G.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Osbaldstone
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM
|
F
|
Painter
|
P.V.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Palmer
|
John
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
K
|
Paradise
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Parkin
|
F
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Parr
|
Abraham, Acton
|
Tel
|
P/JX 232311
|
RN
|
DSM
|
|
Parr
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Parrish
|
C
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
K
|
Parry
|
D.H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Parry
|
J.G.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Parry
|
L.V.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N1
|
Parsey
|
C
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSM
|
K
|
Parsons
|
Victor, William
|
AS
|
C/JX 374660
|
RN
|
DSM
|
O
|
Pascall
|
Maurice
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
DSC
|
M1
|
Paul
|
Stanley
|
Tel
|
C/JX 358108
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Payne
|
W.G.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
SANF V
|
|
F
|
Payton
|
Jack
|
W/Op
|
647456
|
RAF
|
|
|
Pearson
|
T
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
SANF
|
DSC
|
D
|
Peasley
|
Edward, John
|
L/S
|
P/JX 166792
|
RN
|
MiD
|
H
|
Peebles
|
A.P.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Q
|
Pendlebury
|
Arthur, 'Art'
|
AB
|
V 56436
|
RCNVR
|
MiD ?
|
W1
|
Perkins
|
E.H.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Perkins
|
R
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Perrin
|
Frederick, Raymond
|
PO
|
P/JX 157866
|
RN
|
DSM
|
R
|
Perry
|
Albert
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Petty
|
Arthur, Henry
|
AB
|
V54229
|
RCNVR
|
DSM
|
W2
|
Phibbs
|
David
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC, MiD
|
A, Q
|
Phillips
|
G
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
Q
|
Pirks
|
Edward
|
PO
|
C/JX 136995
|
RN
|
DSC, MiD
|
H
|
Pittendrigh
|
J.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
C
|
Pittendrigh
|
William
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
F
|
Pitts
|
'Tiny'
|
|
|
|
|
|
Platjouw
|
Joseph, 'Joe'
|
L/S
|
V 46327
|
RCNVR
|
DSC
|
W1
|
Pocock
|
H
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
N3
|
Pollock
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
|
|
|
Albert, Buckley, 'Joe'
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
V3
|
|
Portman
|
Charles, Berkley
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K1
|
Potter-Irwin
|
F.D.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Potts
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Powell
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Power
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
A, B
|
Preistley
|
L
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Prestidge
|
Kenneth
|
W/Op
|
1097069AC2
|
RAF
|
|
|
Priddle
|
Raymond, C.W.
|
Sig
|
D/JX 340303
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Prior
|
Redvers, M.
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
DSO,DSC*
|
L
|
Pudney
|
Arthur, W.
|
A/S
|
P/JX 323658
|
RN
|
DSC, MiD
|
K
|
Pugh
|
P.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Quesnel
|
Joseph, Louis, Robert, Lucien
|
AB
|
V 39610
|
RCNVR
|
MiD
|
W3
|
Quinn
|
William, George
|
Tel
|
C/JX 361334
|
RN
|
DSM
|
|
Radford
|
R.D.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
L
|
Ramsker
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Ransome
|
Geoffrey
|
Cdr
|
|
|
DSC
|
F, J
|
Rayburn
|
A. Dudley
|
Lt
|
O-61310
|
RCNVR
|
DSC
|
W2
|
Raynor
|
Hank
|
|
|
|
|
|
Read
|
John, 'Jack'
|
AB
|
V 45963
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Redshaw
|
Maurice, Vernon
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
|
|
N, Q, V
|
Reid
|
Charles, N.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
E
|
Rennie
|
F
|
AB
|
V 61476
|
RCNVR
|
MiD
|
W3
|
Richards
|
George, Collin
|
PO
|
D/JX 142919
|
RN
|
DSM
|
R
|
Richards
|
R.C.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C3
|
Richmond
|
Frederick, Frank / Mick
|
OS
|
P/JX 425580
|
RN
|
MID, CdG
|
S
|
Roberts
|
H.E.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Roberts
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Roberts
|
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
MiD,CdG
|
G1
|
Robinson
|
Malcolm
|
Tel
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Romerile
|
R
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Ross
|
John, Dayton, 'Salty'
|
AB
|
V 59089
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Ross
|
P
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Rowell
|
Morris
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rowley
|
Leonard, John
|
AB
|
C/JX398826
|
RN
|
Burma Star Assn
|
V
|
Rowse
|
J.W.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Roy
|
Joseph, Felix
|
AB
|
V 58383
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Rushworth
|
'Do Char'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Russell
|
John, B.
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC**
|
N
|
Saunders
|
Edward, George, S.
|
A/S
|
D/JX 237823
|
RN
|
DSM
|
F
|
Sauve
|
L
|
AB
|
V 4520
|
RCNVR
|
DSM
|
W2
|
Savoury
|
John
|
PO/Tel
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Scoltz
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Scott
|
M.B.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
G1
|
Scott-Wilson
|
James
|
Lt
|
|
RN
|
DSC**
|
F
|
Seaton
|
Ray
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Seddon
|
R
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Seedy
|
Harry
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
M
|
Seely
|
Harry
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
M
|
Seline
|
Mick
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Sellars
|
J.M.
|
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
D
|
Sergeant
|
B
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
F
|
Shales
|
Robert, Irwin, 'Bob'
|
S/Lt
|
O-66130
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Shepherd
|
'Jock'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Sibley
|
Jack
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Simpson
|
Frederick, 'Fred'
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
DSM
|
T
|
Sims
|
Raymond, Thomas, Henry
|
PO
|
D/JX 133648
|
RN
|
DSM
|
K
|
Sinkins
|
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Skerry
|
'Chuck'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Skinner
|
James, 'Jimmy'
|
AB
|
V 57957
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Slyfield
|
Malcolm, David
|
A/S
|
P/JX 325864
|
RN
|
DSM
|
A3
|
Smallman
|
William, Henry
|
AB
|
JX 380389
|
RN
|
|
O, F1
|
Smiley
|
Delbert, William, 'Del'
|
L/S
|
V 37293
|
RCNVR
|
DSM
|
W1
|
Smith
|
A.W.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
V
|
Smith
|
C
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
F1
|
Smith
|
D.P.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
G1
|
Smith
|
Francis, Sidney
|
PO
|
P/JX 9594
|
RN
|
DSM; Burma Star Assn.
|
A
|
Smith
|
Haydon, Dawson
|
AB
|
V 51476
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Smith
|
Irving, 'Big Smith'
|
PO
|
A 1702
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Smith
|
L.W.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
M
|
Smith
|
P.M.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Smith
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
AB
|
V 41800
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Smith
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Snelling
|
P
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Snow
|
|
LT
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Snowden
|
John
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Sowden
|
G
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Speed
|
James, H.S.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
R
|
Spencer
|
C
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Springall
|
|
LS
|
|
|
|
|
Stanley
|
Wallace, Victor
|
PO
|
C/JX 241463
|
RN
|
DSM; Burma Star Assn.
|
A
|
Stanton
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Stark
|
M.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
F
|
Steel
|
Harold
|
AB
|
V 40651
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Stephens
|
W.R.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Stephens
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D
|
Stephenson
|
R.V.
|
AB
|
D/JX288456
|
RN
|
Cas. Salerno.
ADM 358/1892 |
K
|
Stevenson
|
D.A. 'Pete'
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
C
|
Stevenson
|
Thomas
|
L/S
|
SSX/32356
|
RN
|
|
Q
|
Stewart
|
S.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
U
|
Stewart
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
G1
|
Still
|
William, J.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
T
|
Stillman
|
Alec, 'Don'
|
|
|
|
|
V3
|
Stone
|
Bernard
|
Sig
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Stone
|
George
|
AB
|
V 59719
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Stoneforth
|
Robert, 'Bob'
|
|
|
RN
|
|
M
|
Strafford
|
E.O.
|
Sgt
|
|
RM
|
|
C
|
Stubbs
|
P.W.F.
|
Lt. Cdr
|
|
RN
|
DSC (Navy Lists)
|
N
|
Summers
|
R.W.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
J
|
Sutherland
|
Donald, Marshall
|
Lt
|
O-7 1250
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Sutherland
|
J
|
AB
|
V 57957
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Swailes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Swain
|
A.H.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Sykes
|
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Symonds
|
J
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Tapley
|
John, Grahame
|
PO
|
D/JX 139148
|
RN
|
DSM
|
R
|
Taylor
|
J.B.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
|
Taylor
|
Terence, Reginald, Parry
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Taylor
|
Thomas, W.
|
A/S
|
P/JX 201278
|
RN
|
DSM ,MiD
|
K
|
Telfer
|
H
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
F
|
Thacker
|
Archibald
|
PO
|
V 1434
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Therien
|
Armand
|
AB
|
V 31372
|
RCNVR
|
|
W1
|
Thom
|
K.J.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thomas
|
W.A.
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Thomson
|
R
|
Cdr
|
|
RN
|
|
M
|
Thomson
|
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
D, J
|
Thornbarrow
|
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
N1
|
Threlfell
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
C
|
Towers
|
G.A.
|
Lt Cdr
|
|
RNVR
|
|
S
|
Townends
|
Leonard, G.
|
Tel
|
C/JX 425031
|
RN
|
MiD
|
|
Treson
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trewin
|
Donald, Frederick
|
AB
|
V 57668
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Tuff
|
C
|
AB
|
V 56817
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Turner
|
David, R.
|
A/S
|
|
RN
|
|
M
|
Turney
|
W.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
J
|
Turton
|
Thomas, J.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
N3
|
Underwood
|
F
|
PO
|
|
RN
|
|
N2
|
Urwin
|
J
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
T
|
Usher
|
John
|
|
|
RN
|
|
F
|
Vaillancourt
|
Jacque
|
Lt
|
O-74790
|
RCNVR
|
MiD
|
W3
|
Varley
|
Alex
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
N2
|
Vaughan
|
K.L.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
D
|
Veal
|
Herbert, V.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
K
|
Venn
|
Henry, Albert
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
M
|
Verity
|
R.G.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
DSC
|
K
|
Verran
|
W
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
P
|
Vierson
|
J.A.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
Q
|
Vilneff
|
George
|
AB
|
V 53046
|
RCNVR
|
DSC
|
W1
|
Vine-Jones
|
Herbert
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
MiD
|
F
|
Wadsworth
|
D.G.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
O
|
Wake
|
Roger
|
Lt
|
|
|
|
|
Walker
|
George
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
R
|
Walker
|
James, Gray
|
Lt
|
O-75580
|
RCNVR
|
|
W
|
Walker
|
W.W.R.
|
A/S
|
P/JX 383763
|
RN
|
DSM,MiD
|
K
|
Wallace
|
William, Brian
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N2
|
Wallbank
|
Ron
|
Sig
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Walsh
|
William, D.
|
A/S
|
C/SSX 27179
|
RN
|
MiD
|
F
|
Walton
|
R.I.
|
Lt
|
|
|
DSM
|
C
|
Ward
|
P.A.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
N3
|
Ware
|
H
|
Tel
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Warren
|
Denis, A.
|
LS
|
V 39693
|
RCN
|
|
W1
|
Waterworth
|
Alan
|
A/S
|
D/JX 363891
|
RN
|
MiD, CdG
|
F
|
Watkins
|
Ivor, Eugene, 'Junior'
|
AB
|
V 44071
|
RCNVR
|
MiD, CdG
|
W1
|
Watson
|
Jim
|
AS
|
|
RN
|
|
F
|
Watson
|
William, P.
|
A/S
|
C/JX 397187
|
RN
|
MID
|
S
|
Watt
|
Arthur, Frederick
|
AB
|
V 56914
|
RCNVR
|
|
W2
|
Watts
|
F.E.
|
S/Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
E
|
Webster
|
R
|
AB
|
|
RN
|
|
N
|
Welsh
|
D
|
Lt
|
|
|
MiD
|
H
|
Westerman
|
L
|
OD
|
V 58750
|
RCNVR
|
|
W3
|
Western
|
E.R.
|
Lt
|
|
RNVR
|
|
K
|
Weston
|
Norman
|
Sig
|
|
RN
|
|
|
Wheeler
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Initially raised as 'Naval Beach Parties', they were redesignated as Royal Naval Beach Commandos. At the end of the war they were again redesignated as Naval Beach Control Parties'
There is a general misconception amongst some about the correct title for those who served as Commandos in the Royal Navy during WW2. This memorandum from their Commanding Officer outlines under "Unauthorised Badges" that whilst their shoulder flash was "RN Commando", their correct Unit title at the time was Royal Naval Beach Commando. This was one of a series of monthly memos for the R.N.B.C. dating between May 1943 and 20th July 1944.
S.Lt. G.J. Barker, R.N.V.R.
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Lt Crutwell, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Bentley-Buckle, R.N.
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S.Lt. Griffin, R.N.V.R.
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Mid. A.E. Bielski, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. Holmes, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Canning, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Howe, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. A.W. Charles, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. J.A. Jones, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. E.A.M. Laing, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. H. Lauder, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. A. McConnell, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Middleton, R.N.V.R.
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Lt.Cdr. Norris, R.N.
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S.Lt. P.V. Painter, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. D.H. Parry, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. J.L. Pitt, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. Richards, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. R.C. Richards, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. J. Threlfall, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. D. White, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. R.B. Whyte, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr. A. Wilson
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S. Lt. F. Brindle, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Oakley, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. F.A. Curtis, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr. Pearson, R.N.
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S. Lt. J. Ensoll, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Roberts, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. R. Epstein, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. P. Ross, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. R. J. Franklin, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. J.M. Sellars, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. P.L. Jonas, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. Stephens, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. J. Lomas, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. Miller, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. K.L. Vaughan, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. R.B. Mitchell, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. D.W. Wilders, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr. A. Anderson, R.A.N.V.R.
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Lt. E. Kitteridge, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Brinkley, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. J.A. Lockwood-Bunce, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. H. Broadway, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. Martin, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. R.G. Burgess, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. J.G. Parry, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. J.C. Cox, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. C.N. Reid, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. R. Gardiner, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. H.E. Roberts, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Goodale, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. P.M. Smith, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr. F.H. Hearne, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. J. Symonds, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. D.C.A. King, R.N.V.R.
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S. Lt. F.E. Watts, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. G. Hill, R.N.V.R. | Lt. Russell, R.N.V.R. |
S.Lt. J.A.F. Bintner, R.N.V.R. | Cdr. Stubbs, R.N. |
Lt. M.H. Cant, R.N.V.R. | Lt. Cdr. T.J. Turton, R.N.V.R. |
Lt. L. Crickmar, R.N.V.R. | Lt. A. Varley, R.N.V.R. |
Lt. I. Harris | S.Lt. W.B. Wallace, R.N.V.R. |
S.Lt. J.S. Lucas, R.N.V.R. | Lt. P.A. Ward, R.N.V.R. |
S.Lt. McIntosh | S. Lt. H. Williams, R.N.V.R. |
S.Lt. L.V. Parry, R.N.V.R. | Lt. J. Symonds, R.N.V.R. |
Lt. Archibald, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr. F.M. Hutton, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. J.G. Causley, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. G.E. Moses, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. B. Gausden, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. J.G. Oliver, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. T. George, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. L. Priestley, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. N. Gibson, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Howe, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. J.S. Harvey, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. Cdr M.V. Redshaw, R.N.V.R.
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Lt. P. Hopkins, R.N.V.R.
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S.Lt. A.W. Smith, R.N.V.R.
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The Commando was made up of volunteer members of the Royal Canadian Navy. In August of 1943 it was assigned overseas to HMS Armadillo at Ardentinney in the Clyde estuary of Scotland. The Commando unit was made up of 3 sub-units, W 1, W 2 and W 3 each with 25 ratings and leading seamen and 3 officers under the combined leadership of a Commanding Beach Master and an Assistant Beach Master. The Commando was set up to organise and control the flow of vehicles, men and supplies onto and through Juno Beach on D-Day and for several crucial weeks thereafter. Any congestion on the beach resulting in delays in the orderly supply of ammunition, vehicles. equipment, food, medical supplies, not to mention fresh troops, would have dire consequences for the progress of the war.
HMS Armadillo was a relatively small and rugged Royal Navy Combined Operation base specializing in beach commando training. On arrival we were inducted into the code of requirements as trainees at the base. We were supplied with British Army uniforms and fatigues with badges to be sewn on and assigned to our sleeping quarters in Nissan huts. We were left to locate the heads (toilets) and mess hall but since we arrived late for supper we went without.
Our six month training period during that winter was very arduous. Quite apart from the frequent cold rains the temperatures hovered around freezing with snow on the hill tops. The general tenor of the training was best illustrated by the trainers often shouted learning point, 'If you're dumb enough to get yourself killed, we'd rather have it happen here than later in combat when others will be depending on you.? Learning to crawl under barbed wire with live machine-gun fire overhead was a salutary experience as was making our way through a detonating mine field on the long assault course. To describe it as stimulating is an understatement. I finished one exercise with a bullet hole through my backpack. There were many sessions of unarmed combat.
Our numerous three-day exercises in the rugged hills around Ardentinney were gruelling, cold and tough, but the experiences instilled a strong sense of survival in us, which was the purpose behind the training. Getting any sleep at night was a trial as we fashioned one-man tents with our ground sheets as best we could. We ate meagre amounts of food consisting of one K ration* for each day with a small block of sugar and one of chocolate which was hardly adequate considering the physical exertions involved. However, the experience made us appreciate the 'comforts' of our camp accommodations which, although basic, were luxurious in comparison. We were always pleased to get home from the hills. [* K rations were issued to American service personnel in the field. Unlike regular military rations they required minimal preparation using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars.]
The weapons and survival equipment we used in the training was old and worn and although it served the purpose it caused frequent accidents resulting in casualties which the instructors seemed to anticipate. We made many practice night landings from a well-worn Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) and not once did the ramp operate properly... so it was over the top and down into frigid water. Many items of equipment and weapons were left on the bottom in the interest of surviving and as a result of these nocturnal exercises our sleeping hut was continually cluttered with clothes lines loaded with wet clothes.
We completed the course at Ardentinney in February 1944 and we were sent to HMS Lizard in Hove, on the south coast of England adjacent to Brighton. From there we were posted to various Canadian Army and Combined Operation bases throughout the south of England for specialty training. In the Hazelmere area we operated Sherman tanks and other mechanized equipment and dispatch riding on Harley-Davidsons (on the road) and Nortons off the road. Elsewhere we trained in sniper firing, chemical warfare, flame-throwing, detecting and disarming mines and booby traps, and demolition. We were issued with reading materials on aircraft recognition to study at night.
Part of the motorcycle course involved jumps in an area known as the Devil's Punchbowl. There were many accidents and minor injuries and the instructors seemed more concerned about the bikes than to the riders! The tank operating training was undertaken with enthusiasm and, as it turned out during the Normandy landings, it paid off in large measure in keeping the armoured traffic moving through the beachhead. Any serious congestion on the beaches would have severely restricted the deployment of fresh troops and their equipment as well as supplies of fuel, food and armaments to the advancing front line.
The soldiers of the Canadian Army regiments stationed at the bases where we received training did not welcome our presence because of the danger that our higher levels of discipline and fitness might be adopted by their own commanding officers. One such example was the requirement to 'double-up' anywhere outside our living quarters except while we were on leave. Also, whereas they would discard much of their mess hall food with complaints, we would often return for seconds because it was so much better than our rations on the British bases both in quantity and quality.
A short time later we moved to an army base in the Hindhead area for a ten day training course in chemical warfare and flame-throwing. After the cold winter months spent in Scotland the weather in the late spring of southern England was balmy in comparison. We put up four-man bell tents for our sleeping quarters in a valley below the main camp with outhouses and water troughs for washing. 45 gallon drums with classified contents were everywhere. The flame-throwing training used Bren-gun carriers against mock pillboxes which we were expected to encounter along the beaches of France. The fluid used was a new development which later became known as napalm. It would stick to whatever it hit up to a hundred yards and continue burning with a very hot flame.
Training with the mustard gas often used during WW1 was unpleasant and hazardous. It was dabbed on our hands and arms to illustrate what would happen if we failed to protect ourselves. Liquid mustard gas was also covertly sprayed on the wooden floor of the training lab with the result that several of us felt painful burns on our feet as the gas penetrated through the soles of our jack boots.
We discovered that exposure to the gas had the effect of desensitising our noses. Two of us had been accidentally sprayed with liquid gas on the backs of our fatigues and our necks. The burning pain was instant and painful causing us to run back to our camp to wash it off. By then it was late in the day so we went for a glass of bitters before supper in the canteen. It was full of soldiers and the air very warm and thick with smoke. We picked up our drinks at the bar and made our way through the crowd to a table in the far corner. We were oblivious to all of the coughing and spluttering going on around us and to the sudden preference people had for the outdoors. In no time we had the entire canteen to ourselves and shortly afterwards an MP wearing a respirator entered and ordered us to vacate the premises. Outside we encountered the patrons in resentful mood at having had their rest and relaxation so rudely interrupted. The incident did not endear us to our Canadian army colleagues. On returning to HMS Lizard we learned that W-1 unit was to be sent to HMS Volcano in the Cumbrian mountains of northwest England for a ten-day course on handling explosives, demolition, detecting mines and booby-traps. Much of the training was performed on beaches overlooking the Irish Sea from where we could see the Isle of Man on a clear day. We learned to load and detonate ‘Beehive’ anti-pillbox devices which fired a nickel ball through concrete up to two feet thick, and the application of cortex cord explosives used in removing anti-tank pillars as well as detecting concealed booby-traps.
On returning to HMS Lizard once again we were relocated to HMS Mastodon at Exbury, Hampshire where we were to provide security on the Rothschild estate. This had been requisitioned by the RN for the planning of Operation Neptune - the water-borne part of Operation Overlord. The comings and goings of many high-ranking personnel during this period was strictly classified. While not engaged on security patrols we continued training in the use of small arms and elsewhere on the nearby Beaulieu River others were training crews for the many types of landing craft to be used in the forthcoming invasion.
Many night hours were spent here watching for low flying German aircraft which were known to be dropping espionage agents in the area. One Junkers 188 was shot down and crashed on the front lawn of the estate. There were seven bodies pulled from the wreckage whereas this aircraft was known to have a crew of only five. Our searches for enemy agents in the surrounding country only turned up Land Army girls working in the fields. Early in May '44 we were moved to HMS Vectis, a holiday camp near Cowes on the Isle of Wight which had been requisitioned by the RN for use as a Combined Operations base. It was here that we waited for our assignment into action with the invasion, although at the time we knew nothing about when, where or what. I spent much of my time on the firing range practicing with my elderly Lewis air-cooled machine-gun. Above the target bank we could see many of the barrage balloons in the near distance as they drifted above all of the ships anchored in the channel. Each ship had two balloons with dangling cables as protection against dive bombers.
The required sequence of .303 cartridges loaded into the breech pan of the Lewis gun was one ball, one armour-piercing and one tracer. The tracer enabled the gunner to see where he was shooting. The down side to this sequence was that in constant rapid fire the barrel of the gun seriously overheated. To reduce the likelihood of this happening I occasionally had the pans loaded without tracers. The gun was heavy and had a tendency to pull upwards when firing, and for better control I preferred to lie down to fire the gun. In any position it was quite hard to control. One of our officers criticized my low firing position and wished to show me how to do it standing up. I removed the empty pan and loaded one with no tracers. The kick from the gun was much greater than he expected and he could neither control the upward drift or release the trigger. We stayed well out of his way and watched as one the barrage balloons succumbed to his uncontrollable fusillade by deflating and falling to the ship's deck with all of its cables. Much to his discomfort and our pleasure he handed back the gun and left the scene muttering obscenities as he strutted off.
It was about a five hour ferry and train ride from our operational base at HMS Vectis on the Isle of Wight to London and a lot longer from there to the small community named Holmrook on the west coast of Cumberland (now Cumbria) some 300 miles further north. At the railway station we boarded two trucks which were there waiting for us and after a comparatively short ride we passed through the gates of an estate. The mansion house was similar to HMS Mastodon but considerably smaller.
We were W-1 Unit made up of twenty five men and three officers from Royal Canadian Navy Beach Commando ‘W’ which was composed of three units - W-1, W-2, W-3, totalling 75 men and 11 officers. Since completing our basic Commando training at HMS Armadillo in Scotland, each unit had been sent to several different training centres for a wide variety of offensive and defensive instruction.
The men were assigned to two temporary out-buildings at the rear of the mansion and on a bank overlooking a fast-flowing river, and the officers were taken into the mansion. There was a small mess hall nearby and the meals were typical of that provided at most British bases, but still an improvement over that fed to us during our six months of basic training at HMS Armadillo in Scotland during the winter. After breakfast we were mustered on the small parade square with our weapons and told that we were to double down about a half mile to the beach for explosives training. The beach was secured off from the public and on a clear sunny day we could see the Isle of Man. On arriving at the beach we found three instructors waiting for us and we were broken into three groups of nine each. The instructors allowed us to handle various types of explosives such as forcite, cortex and cordite. He instructed us in detail as to the use of each type and the amount applied in each application.
There were 6 inch diameter wooden poles driven deep into the underwater beach at an angle towards the sea and which showed about two feet above the surface when the tide was out. We were taught how to cut these off underwater using a triple cord of cordtex with a blasting cap. Many of these posts were armed with an explosive which we were taught to disarm prior to cutting the pole off, but of course in our instance dummy explosives were used.
In the area directly behind the beach in long grass we were shown how to recognize the anti-personnel ‘S’ mines. They were vicious, hard-to-see and easily-tripped devices that had three tempered steel wires protruding about six inches above the sand holding a ball bearing amongst them. If any of the wires was jarred by a boot the ball bearing dropped down through a canister and detonated a firing pin, similar to a shot gun shell, which blew the canister into the air where it exploded about ten or twelve feet above ground, spraying some 200 lead pellets in a circle. The only effective action was to stand aside, let the 'S' mine eject into the air and then lie down over the hole it had created because the pellets sprayed outwards leaving an untouched space of about six feet in diameter in the centre... easier said than done!
There were various simulated concrete German defence structures such as gun emplacements on the beach for practicing the use of demolition devices. One of these devices was known as a 'beehive'. It was about the size of a large coffee can with three small steel bars about six inches long attached around it. Also attached was a length of cortex with a fuse cap inserted into the core of it. The objective was to fasten the device to the concrete wall by cord, if possible, and then light the fuse. In about twenty seconds the fuse detonated a charge which fired a white-hot nickel ball with the capacity to penetrate a concrete wall up to two feet thick and then ricochet around inside the bunker disabling or killing the gun crew.
We were also taught the skill of using the No. 36 hand grenade while at HMS Armadillo, from pulling the pin and holding the spring lever down until we knew where to throw the grenade. This was a dangerous practice to yourself and to others nearby if you were hit by enemy fire or inadvertently dropped the grenade it would explode. We also learned how to detect anti-tank land mines which required a weight of 1500 lbs to detonate them.
Back at the base there was a wooden building set off by itself which was used for training in the detection of booby traps. Such devices were hidden under simulated casualties lying on the floor, attached to furniture and anything else that could be moved. These were small hidden explosives which could be detonated by the slightest movement. The idea was, in the event that you occupied any facility which had previously been occupied by the enemy, to move very carefully and not move anything until the area had been checked and cleared.
The first enemy bunker which I occupied just behind the beach on Juno was a four foot deep excavation about twelve feet by ten feet with three feet of sand bags around all sides except the opening to get in and out. The two beds inside comprised twelve German army blankets.
The only booby trap I could find was a large picture of Betty Garble taking a milk bath!
Two weeks later we were transported to Ryde where we boarded an LCI(L) to be taken across the channel to Juno Beach in Normandy where wee took over the positions of 'P' Commando, which had suffered a number of casualties. The sight of all the battle cruisers, destroyers, mine-sweepers, landing ships and landing craft was awesome. While there was still enemy shelling and dive-bombing of the landing area, the ground combat action had moved inland some distance behind the beach. There were increasing numbers of German prisoners being gathered on the beach and many of them had soiled field dressings on their wounds.
From that point on we were busy night and day guiding in landing craft and directing the steady flow of incoming troops as well as unloading tanks and other armoured equipment. We were also occupied carrying the wounded and escorting prisoners into empty landing ships to be taken to England. My weapon was always at my side ready for firing in the event of counter attacks and for firing at low flying enemy aircraft intent on strafing the beaches. The first day I found a vacant enemy bunker in the sand dunes behind the beach which was close enough for me to use for short naps during any lapse in the traffic. I was taken aback to find twelve German army blankets for a bed and a large picture pinned on the sand bags of Betty Grable taking a bath; I had stumbled into a luxury suite.
A short time later in the dark of night I was unloading Churchill Tanks from an LCT during shell fire from a 200mm railway cannon at Le Havre. I became trapped in the grates of the loading ramp injuring both legs and was taken to a nearby Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) station with a makeshift airfield and flown to a hospital in England. On recovering well enough to walk with a crutch I was sent back to Vectis and from there over to HMS Dolphin at Gosport for transport back to Normandy on a motor launch (ML). Arriving off the coast at Arromanches we could see shell fire behind the beaches so the young captain would not go in close to put me ashore. After a couple of shots of navy rum the cook offered to row me in the 8ft skiff carried by the launch. In the black of night we made it to the beach without being hit by a landing craft. It was likely the only rowboat landing made during the invasion!
While making my way from Gold Beach north to Juno I was recruited into driving a Sherman tank up to the combat lines. After two days of that I managed to find my unit on Juno Beach. In all we had spent 6 weeks on the beach and the operations were in good order. In addition the Mulberry Harbours and the capture of French ports provided other routes for the movement of men, machines and supplies and W Commando was returned to HMS Vectis where we were officially disbanded.
Shortly after we boarded RMS Queen Elizabeth at Southampton for the voyage to New York with three thousand American casualties and four thousand German POWs for company.
I left the unit with an everlasting deep sense of pride for having accomplished one of the most demanding military training schedules in existence at the time and having played a part in the difficult process of ensuring the success of the greatest amphibious invasion in history.
Bill Newell Follow this link to view our Gallery for W Party RN Beach Commando.Image © IWM (CNA 3983) shows men of No. 3203 Servicing Commando at work on Supermarine Spitfire Mark VB, EP286, which suffered undercarriage failure on landing at Bone, Algeria, after a reinforcement ferry flight from Gibraltar. EP286 was repaired, and served in North Africa and Italy with No. 1435 Flight and No.208 Squadron RAF.
Their extensive training culminated in a course at the Combined Operations Training Centre, Inverary where, upon successful completion, they were permitted to wear the Combined Operations Badge.
Twelve units were formed in the UK, and three in the Middle East, comprising some 2,400 all ranks. Their area of operations also included North Africa, Italy, France, and the Far East. Servicing Commando Units were disbanded in 1946.
3201, 3202, 3203, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3225, 3226
3230, 3231, 3232
The SCU Training Course dates at CTC Inverary can be found here [view].
AC1 John William CANNON
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CPL Harold MOORE
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AC1 George CLARKE
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LAC Ernest NUTTALL
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LAC Jack Henson CROFTS
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SGT Benjamin PICKERING
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LAC Stanley Arthur GALLAGHER
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SGT John Edwin SAVAGE
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LAC Reginald James Alfred GOODMAN
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ACI Edward John SKEGGS
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AC1 Kenneth Bernard GRESHAM
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SGT Leonard Victor SNAPE
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LAC Horace HUGHES
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LAC Owen William SWALLOW
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LAC Leonard Charles LANSDOWNE
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LAC James Renton TAYLOR
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CPL Hugh McCulloch MONTGOMERIE
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CPL Charles Mervyn WALKER
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Below is an A-Z view of the Roll of Honour with information about each of the Fallen.
Displaying 1 - 18 of 183232 Servicing Commando. Killed when an unexploded anti-personnel bomb detonated on Ta Kali airfield
3201 Servicing Commando. Killed in a Bedford lorry which was hit by gunfire from a German Messerschmitt Bf109 strafing the airstrip at Souk el Arba. Son of William James Gallagher and Annie Gallagher, of Tooting, Surrey.
3232 Servicing Commando. Killed when an unexploded anti-personnel bomb detonated on Ta Kali airfield. Son of Reginald and Selina Emily Goodman, of City of London.
3232 Servicing Commando. Accidentally drowned while on bathing parade at Givat Olga beach, Palestine.
3206 Servicing Commando. Died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near Beauvais on 11 September 1944. Son of Joseph and Charlotte M. A. Lansdowne; husband of Marie Alice Lansdowne. of Chingford. Essex.
Leading Aircraftsman Ernest Nuttall, 3231 Servicing Commando, was based at Gozo, Malta. He and LAC James Renton Taylor were killed when a Spitfire crashed into the wreckage of another plane on one of the runways. Prior to enlisting he was employed as a Glass Beveller.
Son of Edward Henry and Alice Rose Skeggs, of Manor Park, Essex.
3202 Servicing Commando. Son of Leonard and Tessie Snape, of Widnes, Lancashire.
Leading Aircraftsman James Renton Taylor, 3231 Servicing Commando, was based at Gozo, Malta. He and LAC Ernest Nuttall were killed when a Spitfire crashed into the wreckage of another plane on one of the runways. Prior to enlisting he was employed at Henry Robb and Co. Shipbuilders in Leith.
3209 Servicing Commando. Accidentally drowned at Visakhapatnam, India. Son of Charles and Florence Walker; husband of Audrey Miriam Walker, of Westbourne, Bournemouth, Hampshire.
The Holding Operational Commando (HOC) was based at Wrexham.
Their Roll of Honour is part of the Special Service Brigade ROH. [view]
Commanding Officer
2nd in Command
Majors
Act. Maj. J.T.E. Vincent
Act. Tempy Majors
Captains
D.F. Furlong
J.A.Gilks
M.F.P. Sketchley
O. Patch D.S.O., D.S.C.
Tempy. Capt. Act. Capt.
R.G. Shove
Tempy. Capt.
P.N. Cunningham
Act. Tempy. Capt.
R.B. Loudon
C.E. Walker
F.E. Derbyshire
A.G. Buglear
D.B. Clarke
J.R.B. Davies
I.G. Morrison
B.J.B. Sloley
W.A.C. Horsfall
J. Chadwick
W.L.E. Morse
E.G. Glove
F.V. Borrett M.B.E.
P.L. Winter
Lieutenants
Tempy. Lieuts.
C.V. Oppitz C.R. Walsh
H.J. Keigwin
D.J. Geeves
C.H. Bristowe
W.D. Gregory
P. Casper
T.A.S. Taylor
R.A. Dobson
J.H. Holyoake
D.G. Goodlet
J.D. Sanderson
P.E. Towhill
J. May
D. Stewart
A. Shelley
L.B.J. Johnson
D. Stephen
J.D. Cooke
V.A. Barnes
J.A. Smith
A.L. Elliott
A.M.C. Harvey
E.G. Murphy D.S.M.
G.R. Yeomans
L.W. Hussey
P.B. Hudson
C.L.H. Fuller
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Tempy. Lieuts (contd)
J.J.A. Patron
C.I. Stringer
J.M. Davies
C.N. Wilkinson
N.G.C. Beeching
R.C.T. Kemp
J.B. Blacklaws
J.F. White
J.A. Couldrey
W.J.W. Courtney
J.A. Dodgson
W.G.A. Solbe
J. Ashurst
D.K. Green
Tempy. 2nd Lieuts.
A.R. Logan
W.A. Maddox
R.R. Jack
G. Macdonald
A.P. Calladine
G. Howse
A. Tate
J.C. Gray
D.C.R. Ward
S.C. Duckham
E.A.R. Syms
P.T.W. Baxter
R.L. Worsfold
D.C. Tremlett
J.L. Nish
B.C. Paton
P.E. Bates
C. Thompson
A.T. Whitehead
W.B. Slater
M.J. Theakston
D.H. Fuoss
I.J. Pook
E.A. Smith
R.W. Nye
A.F. Baird
R.B. Weatherstone
A.D. Macpherson
B.G. Longmuir
J.A. Hewitt
J.L. Moffat
R. Lawson
G. Sheath
P.K. Jenkins
R. Nuttall
H. Hodkinson
J.H. Morris
N.J.D. Williams
R. Bamborough
M.G. Scott
D.J.S. Riley
T.R. Ballard
A.W. Mould
G.K. Stephenson
C.J. Risk
K.C. Sellars
R.F. Baxter
W.S. Burns
S.H. Mutters
C.E. Weston
E.W. Pedlow
J.H. Nutt
S.H. Blake
I.R.H. Curtis
J.E. Hancock
G.B. Ross
A.W. Warltier
K.W.J.F. Browning
Quartermaster
Tempy. Lieut. (Qr.-Mr.) C.R. Walsh
Tempy. Sergt. Maj
C.J.B. Young
Schoolmasters
Schmr. W. Roberts, MA, RN.
Schmr. A. W. Nutter, BA. RN.
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