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Navy Lists August 1943 RM Commando officers.
45RM Cdo Officers, July'45.
Extract from the Navy Lists
July 1945 Volume 2 Page 1165. (page 273 on N.L.S. website page list)
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding Officer —
2nd in Command — Act. Temp. Maj. A.L. Blake MC
Major
Act. Tempy. Maj. I. N. N. Beadle MC.
Captains
Act. Capt. J.E. Day
45RM Cdo. Officers, June'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
45RM Cdo. Officers, Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
45RM Commando
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.
45RM Commando E Troop 1944
From the collection of Marine Bob Yaxley, 45RM Commando, courtesy of his son Clive.
Notes
The author of this document is not known. It is not an 'official' nominal roll of all who served but likely a document put together from memory by a veteran and should be taken as such in respect of precise accuracy.
ABERDIEN, Archibald
Marine
EX/ 4096
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Archibald Aberdien, a warehouse clerk from Edinburgh, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 February 1940. Marine Aberdien, 45RM Commando, was slightly wounded and taken prisoner of war 8 June 1944 at Normandy.
Sources
ADAMS, H.K
Marine
PO/X 111196
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ADAMS, H.L.
Marine
CH/X 114112
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ADAMS, James
Marine
PO/X 100896
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Bury, Lancashire. Married to Anne.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 91 (1990).
AHERN, Patrick
Sergeant
EX/1251
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
ALDRIDGE, F.
Marine
PO/X 100786
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ALVEY, John
Lieutenant (later Major)
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Lieutenant Alvey was reported missing during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Post war member of the Commando Association from Oxfordshire.
ARLEN, Richard George
Birth name:
ABRAHAMOWICZ, Richard George
Private
6436363
No 10 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Richard Abrahamowicz was of the Jewish faith and served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Richard Arlen.
ARMSTRONG, Alfred
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war Captain Alfred 'Bob' Armstrong served for a period as President of the Yorkshire branch of the Commando Association before moving to East Anglia.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 74 (1982).
ASHBROOK, Edward, Priestnall
Corporal
PLY/X 110263
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war recipient of the Legion d'Honneur.
Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
[image] Adrian Ashbrook (son).
ATKINSON, Jacob
Sergeant
EX/3471
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Sergeant Jacob Atkinson died from natural causes (paralysis of respiration) at EMS Hospital, Hurstwood Park, Haywards Heath. Son of Mark and Eleanor Atkinson; husband of Evelyn Atkinson, of Beadnell.
Sources
CWGC.
CWGC.
ATKINSON, R.C.
Marine
CH/X 112115
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
AYLETT, Basil McGonigle
Troop Sergeant Major
CH/X1409
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Basil Aylett from Hanwell, West London, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in operations with 40RM Commando at Termoli, Italy [1][1a][1b].
Recommendation
Termoli 3rd October 1943
BAILEY, James, W.
Marine
CH/X 111877
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Rainham.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
Commando Association newsletters 93 and 120.
BAKER, Denis Arthur Albert
Marine
PO/X121504
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BAKER, K.R.
Marine
PLY/X 113583
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
BAKER, Leonard
Lance Corporal
PO/X101944
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BARNES, Bernard
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Richmond, Surrey.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 107 (1998).
BARTHOLOMEW, Brian
Corporal
CH/X 100470
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BASS, Keith James
Marine
CH/X 110829
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'A' Troop.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
[Image] Christine Fowler, daughter.
BASTABLE, John
Sergeant
EX.4103
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
John Bastable served in 'B' troop.
Sources
The History of 45RM Commando page 10, published 1946 for those who had served.
List of RM Commandos from Ron Youngman (former CA Secretary).
BAUGH, Basil Lancelot
Acting Temporary Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X1067
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Basil Lancelot Baugh enlisted into the Royal Marines on 25 May 1934. Corporal (Acting Troop Sergeant Major) Baugh, 1st Special Service Brigade, was wounded and a prisoner of war on 12 June 1944 during operations near the River Orne, Normandy.
BAXTER, Richard Fraser
Captain
45RM Commando
CMWTC
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
45RM Commando and Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre during 1945-6.
Post war he was ordained Reverend and was appointed OBE in the 1964 New Years Honours List "for public services in Nyasaland."
Sources
BEACH, Edward Bert
Corporal
CH/X 3533
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Edward Beach died during operations in Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BEADLE, Ian Nigel Neville
Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines and Army Air Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Formerly Captain of 'E' troop, Ian Beadle was awarded the Military Cross in 1945, whilst Acting Temporary Major with 45RM Commando for " distinguished service while operating with the Army in NW Europe." (Source: London Gazette 36947, page 998, and 36992, pag
BEAUMONT, R.E.
Marine
40RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BEAVEN, Harwood Frederick George
Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X 458
40RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Troop Sergeant Major Harwood Beaven was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and great devotion to duty whilst operating with the Allied Armies in North-West Europe.
- 1946/47 serving in a Commando Training team attached to the French Commando School in Algiers*.
BEAVER, Stanley
Corporal
CH/X109654
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Northampton County Police
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by R.Y. (former CA Sec and CBF).
Mentioned in a book by Peter Eads (linked content below).
BEDDALL, Hugh Richard Muir
Captain
45RM Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Also served in 1st Special Service/Commando Brigade HQ. Post war member of the Commando Association from London.
BELL, Robert
Marine
CH/X 108406
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Bell died during operations at Le Mesnil, Normandy.
Prior to enlisting he was a miner at Kinneil Colliery.
Son of Alexander and Agnes Bell, of Bo'ness, West Lothian.
BELLARS, H.J.A.
Marine
PO/X 119942
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mne. Bellars was wounded during operations in Holland.
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BENNETT, Frank
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bracknell, Berkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (1999).
BENNETT, Henry
Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major
CH/X 512
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Acting Company Sergeant Major Henry Bennett was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe whilst serving with 45RM Commando [1][2].
BENSON, John
Marine
CH/X 110708
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BERRILL, R.J.
Sergeant
PLY/X112669
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BIDMEAD, Arthur
Corporal
EX/1043
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BIGLAND, Walter George
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Walter Bigland joined the Royal Marines in 1942 aged 18, serving in the 2nd Field Regt. Artillery of the RM Division and from August 1943 in 'A' Troop, 45RM Commando.
BIRTLES, George Harry
Marine
PO/X111896
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Harry Birtles enlisted 10 March 1942 and was posted to the Depot RM Lympstone. 28 April 1942 posted 5th RM Battalion. Attended a Snipers Course 15 to 27 March 1943. Served with 45RM Commando from 1 August 1943 until the end of hostilities.
BLAKE, Alfred Lapthorn
Lieutenant Colonel
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Knight Commander Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Alfred Blake was posted to Brigade HQ (3rd Special Service Brigade) when the Special Service Group was restructured in August 1943 [1].
BONIFACE, C.F.
Marine
PLY/X 107221
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne, Sussex.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
BONIFACE, William George
Lance Corporal
PO/X 3924
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal William Boniface, 'A' troop, died during operations in Germany. Son of Albert Henry and Alice Rhoda Boniface, of Hampden Park, Sussex. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
BOOTHROYD, Gordon
Marine
PO/X120397
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Gordon Boothroyd, 'E' Troop, died during operations in Normandy, France. Youngest son of Edgar and Mabel Boothroyd, of Scar Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield.
BOYLE, E.
Marine
PO/X 108310
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Cambuslang, Glasgow.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
Commando Association Lost Legion List 2 (1973).
BRADLEY, L.
Lance Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Gateshead, Co. Durham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
BRAGG, Albert
Marine
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 110 (2000).
BRERETON, John Michael
Colour Sergeant
PO/X2443
30 Commando Assault Unit
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY, Sec. of the original Commando Association.
[Image] Obituary in The Dorset Echo 25 June 2011.
BRIDGER, Leonard William
Captain
Brigade Signals
No 3 Commando
Royal Marines
14.05.1942 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant RM [1].
15.11.1942, promoted Temporary Lieutenant RM [2].
6 June 1944, 1 Special Service Brigade Signal Troop, landed with the main body of the troop at Normandy [3].
BRIDGES, John Louis
Marine
CH/X 100081
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Ontario, Canada.
1971 Assistant Chief Police Officer, Port of Hamilton, Ontario.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 52 (1971).
BROADHURST, Jeffrey
Sergeant
PO/X110093
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant Jeffrey Broadhurst served in 'Q' Troop of 40RM Commando and for a short period at the end of his service in 45RM Commando ending when they embarked for the Far East in January 1946.
RM Service Certificate
BROCKBANK, Maurice Chester
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Maurice Brockbank, 'C' troop, died during operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
BRODERICK, Wilfred Joseph
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Criccieth, North Wales.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (March 1994).
BROOKER, T.C.
Sergeant
CH/X 106789
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BROOKS, Arthur Robert
Corporal
EX/937
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Arthur Brooks died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BROWN, Albert
Acting Temporary Sergeant
PO/X 4113
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Albert Brown was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.
Recommendation
BUDGEN, W.J.
Lance Corporal
PLY/X 100217
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
BUDGEN, W.J.
Lance Corporal
PLY/X100217
45RM Commando
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BULLOCK, Geoffrey, H.
Marine
PLY/X 114142
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Stockport, Cheshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998).
BURROWS, Derrick Trevor
Lieutenant
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BURTON, Francis Gerard
Marine
PLY/X105925
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Francis Burton was awarded the Military Medal for courage and great devotion to duty whilst serving with the Army in North West Europe.
Recommendation
23 JAN 45 - VLOOT BEEK
CAIGER, H.J.
Troop Sergeant Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
H.J. 'Ted' Caiger was Troop Sergeant Major of 'E' Troop in 1944. Captain John Day, 'E' Troop, describes him in his book [1] as " a reservist whose rather quiet manner belied the toughness and courage he was to show later in action."
CAIRNS, Stanley
Marine
EX/3396
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Stanley Cairns died during operations at Normandy, France. Husband of Margaret Cairns of Pontypridd.
CAKEBREAD, Derrick
Marine
PO/X 111873
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mne. Cakebread served in 'A' troop.
CALDER, Harry Watt
Private
14421247
40RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Private Harry Calder, RAMC attached to 40 RM Commando, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his outstanding gallantry during operations at Lake Comacchio. [1]
CALLAR, Eric, R.
Marine
CH/X 110523
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
CAMPBELL, Finlay David
Marine
EX/4108
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Finlay Campbell died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of David and Rebecca Campbell.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
CANN, Bernard Lawrence
Marine
PLY/X 108734
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Bernard Cann, 'E' Troop, died during operations in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Stolzenau and Leese (River Wesser crossing).
Sources
CWGC.
CANTRELL, N.V.G.
Marine
PLY/X 115198
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
CARTER, E.H.
Marine
PLY/X 107137
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Cole was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
CARTER, William
Corporal
EX/1069
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
CASPER, Peter
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Peter Casper was killed by enemy gunfire during operations across the bridgehead between Stolzenau and Leese. Son of Emil Hans and Margaret Casper, of Farnham, Surrey.
CASSIDY, G.A.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
CATE, Leslie
Colour Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Southsea, Hampshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 110 (2000).
CHAPMAN, D.T.
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
April 1945 Holding Operational Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Airdrie. They record he also served 45RM Commando.
Sources
Navy Lists (Linked Content below).
CLARK, Donkin
Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Cullercoats, Northumberland.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
CLARKE, Reginald James
Marine
CH/X114216
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
COCKS, John Sidney
Corporal
CH/X 114915
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Cocks, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek when his Troop were ordered to attack and obtain a bridgehead on the Montforterbeek Dyke. Son of Sidney Harold and Ada Beatrice Cocks, of Peckham, London.
Sources
COHEN, Isaac
Corporal
PO/X 3246
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Isaac Cohen was reported missing presumed died at sea*. He has no known grave. Son of David and Mary Cohen; husband of Mary Ellen Cohen, of Bow, London.
Sources
CWGC.
COLE, J.
Marine
EX. 3449
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Cole was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
COLLINS, Frederick Edward
Marine
PO/X 110788
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Stamford, Lincolnshire.
CONATY, Alan Craba
Marine
PO/X 100424
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alan Conaty, 'B' Troop, died on the day his Commando crossed the River Maas at Gennep. By evening they had entered Afferden where they encountered enemy shelling. Son of Thomas P. and Laura Conaty, of North Shields, Northumberland.
Sources
CONNOR, Kenneth, G.
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'HQ' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bristol.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 103.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
COOK, Alfred Charles Armistice
Marine
PO/X/11883
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alfred Cook died during operations in Germany.
Extract from the Chelsea News and General Advertiser - Friday 13 April 1945
"Marine Commando Killed On The Rhine - Sad News for Wife on Baby’s Birthday.
COOK, Harold Anthony
Sergeant
PO/X 2733
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Harold Cook received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. Member of the Commando Association from Broughton, Lancashire.
COOK, Peter Donald
Sergeant
CH/X 100143
30 Commando Assault Unit
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Nantwich, Cheshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 84 (1987).
Commando Association newsletter 93 (1991).
COOPER, Bernard
Marine
CH/X104627
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Bernard Cooper, a Stoneware Pipe Worker from Derbyshire, enlisted into the Royal Marines 19 June 1941. Marine Cooper, 45RM Commando, was captured on 8 June 1944 at Sallanelles, Normandy.
Sources
COOPER, E.T.W.
Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Reading, Berkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
CORBYN, Edwin Peter
Marine
EX/3439
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edwin Corbyn died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
CORDON, Thomas Mason
Lance Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in the Signals Section. Member of the Commando Association from Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (March 1994).
CORY, Robert Charles Elderton
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Lieutenant Robert Cory, 'A' troop, and others from his section including Mne's. Wales and Wheeler, were wounded by enemy machine gun fire 23 January 1945 during operations at Brachterbeek. Marine Frederick Wales later died of his wounds.
CROMPTON, William
Marine
PO/X 114336
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
CROOKS, James, K.
Marine
CH/X106494
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Bellerive, Tasmania.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 15 (1952).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 79 (1984).
CROUCH, Walter
Marine
CH/X 100462
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Walter Crouch died in Germany during operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
Extract from the Worthing Gazette 17 April 1946
CULLEN, Michael
Marine
CH/X115442
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Michael Cullen died of encephalitis at the 28th Imperial General Hospital, Hong Kong.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
CURRAN, A.E.
Staff Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Audenshaw, Manchester.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 4.
CUTTING, Vincent
Colour Sergeant
RM 12320
41RM Commando
42RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Colour Sergeant Vincent Cutting RM was from Little Hulton, Greater Manchester. He also served in 41 and 45RM Commando [1].
DANGERFIELD, Edward Charles
Marine
PO/X 110927
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
DAVIES, Osmond
Lance Corporal
EX/969
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
DAVIS, Kenneth William John
Marine
PLY/X 617
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Kenneth Davis was killed in action during operations at Normandy. Son of John Henry Hoit Davis and Emily Davis, of Pomphlett, Plymouth.
DAY, John Eddy
Lieutenant (Acting Captain)
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Croix de Guerre (France)
Captain John Eddy Day received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
- 1946/47 serving in a Commando Training team attached to the French Commando School in Algiers*.
DE'ATH, Ian Dudley
Lieutenant Colonel
45RM Commando
40RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Ian De'ath died whilst serving at RMB Plymouth.
DEACON, William George
Sergeant (Temporary)
CH/X106276
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant William Deacon was awarded the Military Medal for bravery and great devotion to duty whilst operating with the Allied Armies in North West Europe.
Sources
London Gazette 37127, page 3090; errata 37136, page 3191.
DIAMOND, William
Marine
PO/X111272
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'A' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Dalkeith.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
DONALD, Matthew Ewing
Marine
EX/4118
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Matthew Donald was taken prisoner of war 6 June 1944 in France.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 (Marlag and Milag Nord) and WO392/7.
DRYBURGH, Alexander Crystal
Lance Corporal
PO/X2787
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Alexander Dryburgh died during operations at Normandy.
DUCHAN, John Joseph
Corporal
EX/4120
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Duchan died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of Michael and Mary Ann Duchan; husband of Margaret Whyte Duchan.
Sources
CWGC.
DUNKERLEY, Piers Montague
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
1940 appointed probationary Second Lieutenant Royal Marines [1a][1b].
April 1944 (Lieutenant) RM Holding Commando [2].
6 June 1944, 45RM Commando 'B' Troop, Normandy, France [3a][3b].
April 1944 (Lieutenant) RM Holding Commando [2].
6 June 1944, 45RM Commando 'B' Troop, Normandy, France [3a][3b].
DUNLOP, James Manson
Lance Corporal
14226329
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Lance Corporal James Dunlop, Medical Orderly of 'E' Troop, volunteered to remain with casualties during operations at Franceville- Plage, Normandy, 7 June 1944. He was taken prisoner and later transported to Stalag 12A in Germany.
Sources
EARL, Arthur John
Marine
PO/X 113307
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Earl died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
EASTER, S.J.
Marine
CH/X. 3892
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
EMUSS, Frederick
Sergeant
PO/X 106188
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick Emuss from Preston took part in operations at Normandy and the advance through France, the Netherlands, and into Germany. On D Day he was a Corporal in 'E' Troop, the parachute trained troop of 45RM Commando, and later promoted Sergeant.
EVANS, Humphrey Ap
Captain
232672
45RM Commando
1st Mountain Regiment, Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Humphrey Evans, Royal Artillery Forward Observation Officer attached to 45RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the River Rhine crossing on the 23/24 March 1945 [1][2].
FALCONAR, Oswald Bernard
Colour Sergeant
PLY/X 1048
40 Cdo. RM
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Colour Sergeant Oswald Falconar was awarded the George Medal for his bravery in rescuing a commando from a burning aircraft at Luqa airfield Malta [1][2]. He had previously served in WW2 as Troop Sergeant Major 45RM Commando [3].
FARQUHARSON-ROBERTS, Donald Alexander
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: Commando Association newsletter 89 (1989).
FARRINGTON, Fred James
Corporal
CH/X103708
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Served in 30 Commando Assault Unit 'X' Troop. Previously served on HMS Warspite. Post war served in the Royal Fleet Reserve from October 1948 to November 1960. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Wellingborough.
Sources
FENTON, Bernard Charles Sydney
Marine
PO/X3168
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
FENWICK, John Lindsay
Temporary Corporal, Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant
PO/X 105797
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Colour Sergeant Fenwick awarded the Military Medal for bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945.
Recommendation
FINLAY, William
Sergeant
EX/3637
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
FLETCHER, Colin Evan Boulton
Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
45RM Commando
CMWTC
Royal Marines
Lieutenant Colin Fletcher served in the RM Holding Commando in August 1943 before his posting to 45RM Commando by December of that year [1][2].
FOLKES, E.A.
Corporal
PO/X101340
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worcestershire.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
FORBES, Ernest William
Marine
PO/X.101839
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Ernest Forbes died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FORSTER, A.
Corporal
EX. 4217
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Corporal Forster was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
FOSTER, Bernard Basil
Marine
CH/X 110578
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Bernard Foster died at the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station, British Liberation Army, Germany, on the 1st May 1945 [1][2] of wounds received on the 29th April 1945 [1][2][3].
GAGE, Harold Arthur
Corporal
PO/X120477
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Harold Gage died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
Notes
GALE, Anthony
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Anthony Gale died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Bertram Archibald and Florence Georgena Gale, of Oxshott, Surrey.
Source
CWGC.
GARDEN, George, G.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Aberdeen.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (March 2002).
GAY, George
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Gillingham, Dorset.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
GAYLER, D.
Marine
CH/X 111445
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Gayler was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
GEORGE, Kenneth Robert
Marine
PO/X121699
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Kenneth George died as a result of an accidental fall at Tung Chung, Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/131.
GEORGE, Rex
Marine
PO/X113288
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Rex George, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Normandy. He received a Mention in Despatches for good services with the 21st Army group.
Sources
CWGC
GIBSON, T.
Marine
CH/X 112235
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
[Source: National Archives file ADM 201/111].
GLADWIN, Ernest James
Marine
PO/X 4566
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
GOOCH
Lance Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Lance Corporal Gooch, 'F' Troop, MG Section, was wounded in the face on leaving his landing craft on D Day.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 100 issued March 1995.
GOODENOUGH, Frank John Edward
Corporal
PLY/X2279
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Frank Goodenough, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Breville in Normandy. Son of Frank Joseph and Violet Naomi Emma Goodenough, of Queenborough, Kent; husband of Elsie Goodenough. [1].
GRACE, Clifford Mansell
Marine
CH/X 110187
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
GRAY, Alexander, G.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war Doctor who emigrated to Tasmania. Member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (March 2002).
GRAY, William Nicol
Lieutenant Colonel
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
King's Police Medal (KPM)
Lieutenant Colonel William Nicol Gray was awarded the Distinguished Service Order [1][3] whilst Temporary Major (Acting Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) of the Commando [2]. He was later awarded a bar to his Distinguished Sevice Order [4][5].
GREEN, Norman
Marine
PLY/X 106617
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Norman Green was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy [1].
Recommendation
GREWCOCK, Eric Edward Douglas
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Eric Grewcock, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
GRIMSEY, John Henry
Regimental Sergeant Major
CH/X 53
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Major John Grimsey was killed in action at Normandy.
GYNES, Edward George
Corporal
EX/4220
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Edward Gynes died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/131.
HAINES, Ronald
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Exeter.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
HALL, George Stanley
Marine
PO/X 111875
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Marine George Hall died at Worthing Central Hospital, Sussex, from an accidental gunshot wound sustained during a live fire training exercise.
HALL, John
Marine
PLY/X 110425
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Hall died during operations in France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
HALSTEAD, James
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Nelson, Lancashire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
HANES, Ron
Troop Sergeant Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association.
HANNAH, H.
Marine
CH/X 102026
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Hannah was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
HARBORNE, Leslie Thomas
Marine
PLY/X109575
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Prisoner of war.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/161/462 (closed until Jan 2025).
HARDEN, Henry Eric, VC, (45RM Cdo), London Gazette
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.
HARDEN, LCpl. Henry Eric, VC
Lance Corporal
11006144
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Victoria Cross (VC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Henry Eric Harden died during operations in the Brachterbeek area of Holland. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Son of William Thomas Harden and Fanny Marie Harden, of Northfleet, Kent; husband of Maud Harden, of Northfleet.
HARRINGTON, Thomas Frederick
Marine
PO/X 113389
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Thomas Harrington from Great Cornard, Sudbury, died during operations at Normandy, France.
HARRIS, Frederick Leonard
Marine
CH/X110192
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted Royal Marines 1942. Posted 5th Battalion RM. Re-rolled as 45RM Commando August 1943. Served with 'A' Troop in North West Europe, 1944 -1945. Post war resided Wickford, Essex.
Sources
HARRIS, Ian Walter
Birth name:
Hans Hajos
Corporal
6387036
No 10 Commando
Queens Own Royal West Kent / Pioneer Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Ian Harris, born Hans Hajos, attached to No 10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 troop ('X' troop), was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 6 April 1945 during the crossing of the River Weser [1][2][4].
HARRISON, Thomas
Sergeant
EX/3464
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Thomas Harrison was awarded the Military Medal [1] for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty during operations to establish the River Aller bridgehead 10-12 April 1945 [2].
Recommendation
HAVILLE, John
Marine
EX/3454
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Haville received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
The Story of 45 Royal Marine Commando.
HAW, Reginald
Temporary Chaplain
45RM Commando
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Reverend Reginald Haw, B.A., Temporary Chaplain R.N.V.R., was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry, steadfastness and inspiring devotion to duty with 45 Royal Marine Commando during the liberation of Holland [1]. He also served with 47RM Commando [2]
HEATON, Ernie
-
-
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association.
[Source: Commando Association newsletter 96].
HENDERSON, W.K.
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Falkirk.
Source
Commando Association newsletter 76.
HILL, Victor
Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Aclam, Teeside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
HILL, Walter, J.E.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop.
Image credit: His grandson Paul Hill.
HOBBINS, William
Marine
PLY/X 108713
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Hobbins, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Franceville, Normandy. Son of William and Jessie Elizabeth Hobbins, of Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. Former pupil of Henley Central School.
Sources
CWGC.
CWGC.
HOLMES, Peter Leslie
Marine
PLY/X 101828
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Peter Holmes was reported missing presumed died during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of Peter and Elizabeth Ellen Holmes, of Pendlebury, Lancashire.
HUMPHREYS, Arthur William
Colour Sergeant
PO/X1305
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Colour Sergeant Arthur Humphreys was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. He spent the next six weeks in German Military Hospitals before being moved on 21 July 1944 to a prisoner of war camp.
ISAACS, Walter A.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served in 3 Commando Brigade HQ. Post war member of the Commando Association from Winchmore Hill, London,
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
JACKSON, George Thomas
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 45 RM Commando from their formation in August 1943.
'C' Troop.
Sources
Navy Lists, Quarterly, August 1943 and July 1945.
Forum message in his name.
JACOB, Sydney George
Marine
CH/X115726
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 9 November 1943. Completed RM training at RM Deal in April 1944. Served with 41RM Commando in NW Europe and 45RM Commando (redesignated 45 Commando RM in 1946) in the Far East. Released from service 5 January 1947.
Sources
JEMMETT, J.P.
Lance Corporal
PLY/X113546
30 Commando Assault Unit
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association last known residing York.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 85 (1987).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
JONES, John, E.
Marine
PO/X109559
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Peterchurch.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (Sept.1999).
List of RM Commandos from Ron Youngman (CA).
JONES, K.G.
Marine
PLY/X 111736
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Jones was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
JONES, Melton
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (Sept.1996).
KEMP, Arthur John
Marine
CH/X 2986
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Kemp died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KENNEDY, Wallace Edward
Lieutenant
308167
45RM Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Wallace Kennedy, Intelligence Officer of 45RM Commando died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Stephen Pringle Kennedy and Florence Hilda Kennedy, of Enfield, Middlesex.
Sources
KEOUGH, Richard James
Marine
PLY/X 112641
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
KERR, Francis
Sergeant
EX/4139
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Sergeant Francis Kerr died as a result of accidental drowning in Germany.
KERSHAW, Frederick
Marine
PLY/X 109563
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
KIGHT, J.J.
Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
R.A.M.C. attached 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Auckland, New Zealand.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7.
KING, Cyril
Marine
PO/X 101339
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Cyril King died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KING, James
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
23 February 1940 enlisted Royal Marines.
April 1940 posted to 5th Bn. Royal Marines.
1 August 1943 to 45RM Commando serving in 'A' and 'S' troops.
Served France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
Sources
KIRBY, R.H.W.
Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
1st October 1939 promoted Captain, Royal Marines.
October 1944 Captain (Acting Major), Second in Command, Holding Operational Commando.
27/28 January 1945 wounded at Osen (Bell Isle) and prisoner of war.
Sources
KNOTT, John Terence
Corporal
PLY/X 2791
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Knott died in Germany.
LAIDLER, Wilfred Kenneth
Marine
PO/X 119879
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Wilfred Laidler received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
The Story of 45 Royal Marine Commando.
LAING, James Hardie
Corporal
PO/X 116422
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal James Laing died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of William H. and Ethel Laing, of Leith, Edinburgh.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
LAY, Gordon
Marine
CH/X115330
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
LEACH, A.J.H.
Marine
EX/ 5873
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served Commando Group HQ. Post war member of the Commando Associattion from Lancing.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
LEE, Clifford
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Norwich.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
LEE, Edward James
Marine
CH/X 114366
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edward Lee, from Leamington, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Extract from the 45RM Commando War Diary 11th June 1944
LEE, Leslie Leonard
Marine
PO/X 116199
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Leslie Lee died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
National Archives file ADM/104/133 (Armed Forces Deaths and Burials Overseas).
LILLEY, Sidney
Corporal
EX/5211
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'D' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cardiff.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 98.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
LINDSAY, T.S.
Private
5671091
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Private Lindsay, R.A.M.C. attached 45RM Commando, was wounded 27/28 January 1945 during operations in Western Europe (Bell Isle).
LODGE, Alfred
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Yorkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 117 (Feb. 2003).
LONGBOTTOM, Claude Stanley
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eccles, Manchester.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
LYON, Charles Adam
Marine
EX/3407
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MACDONALD, John
Colour Sergeant
EX/ 1301
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from North Kessock, Inverness.
Sources
Commando Association newsletters 92 (1991) and 118 (2004).
Commando Association newsletters 92 (1991) and 118 (2004).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
MACLEOD, I.A.M.
Sergeant
PLY/X 112220
46RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Caterham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 8.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MAHY, N.W.
Marine
CH/X 115595
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 8.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MANLEY, Leonard Herbert
Marine
PO/X 109579
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MANNING, Herbert John
Marine
PO/X114711
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 45RM Commando, Headquarters Troop Motor Transport Section.
20 February 1946 dispersed to CHU from 41RM Commando HQ Troop.
20 February 1946 dispersed to CHU from 41RM Commando HQ Troop.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bristol, Avon.
Sources
MARSDEN, Herbert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Blackpool.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association Newsletter 100 (1995).
MARSHALL, Leonard John
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeted in 112 (March 2001).
MARSHALL, Thomas Bateson
Marine
PLY/X 113359
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MARTIN, A.G.
Marine
CH/X. 3718
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
MARTIN, Stanley
Marine
EX/4236
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Stanley Martin, a Plasterer from Newcastle-on-Tyne, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 February 1940. He joined 45RM Commando sometime after their formation in 1943. Marine Martin was captured and a prisoner of war 9 June 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
MASON, Richard
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Teeside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 102 (1996).
MCFATTER, John
Marine
PLY/X 106729
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John McFatter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
MCGARRY, James
Marine
-
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association.
[Source: Commando Association newsletter 78].
MCINTOSH, Nathaniel Mair
Marine
EX/4151
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Nathaniel McIntosh died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MCKEOWN, Daniel
Marine
PLY/X 100726
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Daniel McKeown died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MCMULLEN, Mike
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
MCNULTY, Herbert
Lance Corporal
CH/X 109867
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Herbert McNulty died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of John and Mary Jane McNulty; husband of Olive McNulty, of Lambeth, London.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
MCPAKE, Charles
Marine
PO/X109131
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Charles McPake died in Germany. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
MELLISH, W.
Marine
CH/X 104676
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Mellish was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
MENDUM, Stanley, Marsden
Corporal
CH/X 2687
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Stanley Marsden Mendum from Newcastle on Tyne enlisted into the Royal Marines 5 October 1938. Corporal Mendum was captured 7 June 1944 at Sallanelles, Normandy.
Sources
MERRY, Robert Wilfred
Private (later Captain)
5962128
483299
45RM Commando
West Yorkshire Regiment
Private Robert Merry served in 45RM Commando. Post war continued in military service as an Instructor and member of the Commando Association from Dymchurch, Kent.
11 January 1967 Warrant Officer 1, Small Arms School Corps, commissioned Captain (QM).
MEYAN, G.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Meyan served in 'E' Troop.
MIDDIS, Francis
Corporal
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Challock, Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
MIDDLEDITCH, Alan Eveleigh
Marine
PLY/X113006
48RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Alan Middleditch, from Whittington, Shropshire, served in both 48RM and 45RM.
Post war Police Lieutenant, Federation of Malay Police.
Killed in action on anti-Communist duties Sungei Telum, Cameron Highlands, Perak.
MILLS, William
Marine
PO/X111587
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Milton of Campsie, Glasgow.
MITCHELL, Albert
Marine
PO/X 106695
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Albert Mitchell died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MONEY, Douglas Anthony William
Corporal
PO/X116678
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Oxfordshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Douglas Money died of wounds at the 9th British General Hospital, Holland. Son of Albert William and Florence Lily Money, of Botley, Oxford. His name is on the Oxfordshire Constabulary WW2 Roll of Honour
Sources
MOORE, George Charles
Marine
CH/X105740
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Dagenham, Essex..
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 102 (1996) and newsletter 100 (1995).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MORGAN, Arthur John
Marine
PO/X112918
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
MORGAN, John Thomas
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (later Lieutenant)
PLY. 22441
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
RQMS Morgan was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) June 1945. Post war member of the Commando Association from Devon.
MORRIS, Douglas Haig
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
MOSLEY, Claude
Marine
CH/X 104331
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Claude Mosley died during operations at Bell Ise, Osen, Netherlands. Son of John James Mosley and Louisa Mosley, of Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
MOY, E.
Private
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
MOYNAN, G.H.
Marine
PO/X 116219
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Horsham.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MULHALL, Alexander
Marine
PO/X 102596
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alexander Mulhall died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Edward and Christina Mulhall; husband of Marion Mulhall, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Father of Eric and Jim.
Sources
CWGC.
MUNDY, Syd
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
[Image] From the collection of Mne. Stan Worsley 45RM Commando 'E' Troop.
MURPHY, William Hamilton
Marine
EX/4167
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MYERS, Leslie
Corporal
CH/X 100607
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Leslie Myers died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
NEAL, G.H.
Marine
CH/X 116793
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne, Sussex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
NELSON, Peter
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Lieutenant Peter Nelson, Signals Officer, was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
The History of 45RM Commando page 15, published 1946 for those who had served.
NEWELL, Aubrey John
Corporal
PO/X112222
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/270/265 (Closed until Jan 2024).
NEWMAN, Vincent George
Corporal
PO/X 110016
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Vincent Newman, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Breville, Normandy
NOAKES, William James
Sergeant
EX. 977
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant William Noakes, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during operations in North West Europe.
Recommendation
NUTTER, Henry
Sergeant
PLY/X 104840
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Henry Nutter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
O'SULLIVAN, John Joseph
Corporal
PO/X117579.
46RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Service Record
05.01.1943 enlisted Royal Marines.
24.05.1943 posted 9th RM Battalion.
15.09.1943 posted 46RM Commando 15 September 1943.
05.01.1943 enlisted Royal Marines.
24.05.1943 posted 9th RM Battalion.
15.09.1943 posted 46RM Commando 15 September 1943.
01.07.1944 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal.
OGLE, J.G.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Ogle was wounded 27 January 1945 during operations at Bell Ise, Osen, Netherlands.
Sources
The book A Plain Russett Coated Captain, author Capt. John Day 45 RM Cdo., (pages 73 and 74).
OLIVER, Bryan Scott
Marine
PO/X106736
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worthing, Sussex
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (2002).
List of RM Cdos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
OLIVER, Francis, E.
Sergeant
PO/X114640
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 25 (1957) and Obituaries in newsletter 106 (1998).
List of RM Cdos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
OLIVER, James Thomas
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (March 2001).
ORD, Bertram Kenneth
Marine
PO/X 120319
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Bertram 'Kenny' Ord was killed in action at Wesel, Germany. Son of Bertie and Nellie Ord, of Wallasey, Cheshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
PATERSON, W.
Marine
PO/X 113208
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Exeter, Devon.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
PATRICK, Neil John
Marine
PO X117198
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Neil Patrick was awarded the M.M. for courage and great devotion to duty whilst serving with the Army in North-West Europe [1].
Citation
23 January 1945 Brachterbeek.
PEARCE, William Harry
Marine
PLY/X112318
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Pearce was shot and killed by a sniper when crossing the River Weser at Stolzenau, Germany, to take the town of Leese. Son of Harry and Ethel Nora Daisy Pearce, and stepson of Edward John Perry, of Barrow Gurney, Somerset.
Sources
PERCIVAL, Andrew Renton
Lance Corporal
EX/4169
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Andrew Percival died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
PERCIVAL, Jack
Corporal
PO/X.4084
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Jack Percival enlisted Royal Marines on 23 May 1939. Corporal Percival, 45RM Commando, was wounded 10 June 1944 and taken prisoner during operations at Normandy, France. Post war in 1945 he was residing at Newton Heath, Manchester.
Sources
PHILLIPS, N.H.
Marine
CH/X.3916
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served 1 Commando Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Elland, near Halifax.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
PIKE, Geoffrey
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain )
45RM Commando
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Captain Geoffrey Pike was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for distinguished service during the war in Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association from Canterbury, Kent.
PILCHER, Joseph Henry
Marine
CH/X116874
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Joseph Pilcher died by accidental drowning whilst deployed to Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Royal Marines Association
PLANT, Horace
Marine
PO/X 103994
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Horace Plant died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
POLLITT, Dennis
Marine
PLY/X 111762
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
PORTER, Andrew
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Plains, near Airdrie.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
POVEY, H.
Marine
PO/X114756
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served 42RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Hattersley.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
POWELL, Frederick Thomas
Marine
PO/X.1969
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick Thomas Powell enlisted in the Royal Marines on 3 December 1935, civil occupation Farming. In WW2 Marine Powell, 45RM Commando was wounded and captured 27 January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, south of Roermond, Netherlands.
PRATT, Howard Walton
Marine
EX.3417 (T)
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Howard Pratt Served in 'F' Troop.
23 February 1940 enlisted Royal Marines at Exmouth (former trade - Bus Conductor).
3 April 1940 - 7 July 1942 H.B.L.- Ports (RM Brigade).
8 July 1942 classified as Driver Mechanic (Gp D) Class 2.
23 February 1940 enlisted Royal Marines at Exmouth (former trade - Bus Conductor).
3 April 1940 - 7 July 1942 H.B.L.- Ports (RM Brigade).
8 July 1942 classified as Driver Mechanic (Gp D) Class 2.
PURVIS, William
Marine
EX/3472
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
REED, David Walter
Corporal
PO/X4253
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal David Reed died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
REGAN, J.W.
Marine
PO/X.5022
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Emsworth, Hampshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
RELF, Arthur Charles
Lance Corporal
7348669
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Arthur Charles Relf, from Maidstone in Kent, enlisted on 27 April 1939. Formerly employed in the Service Department of the Maidstone Electricity Works. Lance Corporal Relf, R.A.M.C.
RIES, Norman Charles
Colonel
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Norman Ries was the first Commanding Officer of 45RM Commando on its formation in August 1943 [1] and remained as such until June 1944 when wounded by enemy gunfire in Normandy.
RILEY, Harold George
Temporary Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Harold Riley, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for courage and great devotion to duty whilst serving with the Army in North-West Europe.
ROBERTS, F.
Sergeant
CH/X1595
45RM Commando
3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Also served 3 Commando Brigade.
Sources
List of RM Commandos from RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
ROBERTS, G.K.
Marine
PLY/X 114094
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Batley, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
ROGERSON, Herbert John
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Herbert Rogerson was seriously wounded during operations in Normandy, France, losing the sight in one eye. Medically discharged after recovery then worked at the Royal Docks, London.
ROLLINSON, Frederick, A.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Barrow in Furness.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 101 issued September 1995.
ROLSON, Robert Joseph
Marine
PLY/X 107249
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Rolson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert William and Elizabeth Agnes Rolson, of Mapperley, Nottinghamshire.
Sources
CWGC.
ROSS, H.J.
Marine
PO/X121885
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'A' troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Edinburgh.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
RUFFELL, James Nathaniel
Corporal
EX/987
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Leigh on Sea, Essex.
RUSHFORTH, John Nicholson
Acting Temporary Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Major John Rushforth was awarded the Military Cross [1] for gallant and distinguished service on 7 June 1944 during operations at Franceville-Plage, Normandy [2].
Recommendation
RUSSELL, James George
Marine
PLY/X 108574
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
RUSTON, John Robert
Corporal
PO/X 102711
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Ruston died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John William and Maria Ruston, of Leeds; husband of Dorothy Ruston, of Holbeck, Leeds.
Sources
CWGC.
SALMONS, Thomas Cardus
Captain
45RM Commando
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Haywards Heath, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001).
Linked Content below.
SALTHOUSE, Edward, D.
Marine
PO/X117649
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Ted Salthouse served in 'E' Troop.
Sources
Linked Content below.
List of RM Commandos from RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
SAMAIN, Bryan Charles William
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
Lieutenant Bryan Samain was appointed Temporary Second Lieutenant Royal Marines on 9 November 1943. Joined 45RM Commando from the Holding Operational Commando later in June 1944 as one of the replacements for casualties after D Day. Appointed as Intelligence Officer July 1944.
SAUNDERS, George Victor
Birth name:
SALOSCHIN, Georg Victor Frederick Otto Wilhelm Felix
Private (later Sergeant)
6436354
No 10 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Pioneer Corps
George Saunders (born Georg Saloschin) was reported missing in France on 9 June 1944, later reported a prisoner of war in German hands [1][5].
- Served in No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 Troop ( aka 'X' Troop) [1][3][4].
SCOTT, James
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow, Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
Plaque at Spean.Bridge.
SEABROOKE, Herbert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Norfolk.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (Feb. 2003).
SELWOOD, William Nelson
Corpoarl
PO/X 4424
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Corporal William Selwood died of asphyxiation by drowning in Hong Kong.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
SHARP, Robert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: See entry for Marine Alfred Cook below.
SHELLEY, Alfred
Birth name:
SAMSON, Alfred
Lieutenant
6305372
No 10 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Alfred Samson, a German national of the Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Alfred Shelley.
SHEPHERD, J.A.
Marine
CH/X106976
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Faberstown nr Salisbury.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
SHINN, William John
Sergeant
PO/X4277
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant William Shinn was wounded and captured on 9 June 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy. Enlisted 15 August 1939 former trade - Butcher. Originally from Ripley, Surrey, later resided Birmingham.
Sources
SIMPSON, R.S.
Lance Corporal
PO/X 108699
45RM Commando
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Sutton, Surrey.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
SINCLAIR, Jack
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
[Image] Collection of Sgt William James Noakes MM, 'B' troop.
SLATER, I.J.
Marine
CH/X 113448
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
*Service number also seen as CH/X 113648.
Sources
*RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/7.
SMETHURST, James, F.
Marine
PLY/X 112286
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Blackpool, Lancashire.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
SMITH, Alfred Sydney
Sergeant
PO/X2385
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bexhill on Sea, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeated in 118 (2004).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeated in 118 (2004).
SMITH, Clifford William
Lance Corporal
7403479
43RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal Clifford Smith, RAMC, attached 43RM Commando, was wounded on 22 September 1944 [1]. He was wounded a second time (remaining on duty) with 43RM Commando on 18 April 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy [2].
SMITH, Hugh Norman
Captain
263714
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Hugh Smith, R.A.M.C., attached to 45RM Commando, was awarded the M.C. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at the Merville, Normandy, on the 7th June 1944, and later at Breville on the 12th June 1944 [2].
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