No 9 Commando
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Displaying 1 - 266 of 266ADCOCK, Garrick Anthony
Post war member of the Commando Association from London.
AKROYD, Thomas Daniel
ALBONE, Victor Arthur
Sources
London Gazette 37575, page 2450.
ALLAN, Jack
ALLEN, Michael Rhys Harvey
ALLWRIGHT, Ian Donald Bruce
- 3 October 1942 commissioned Second Lieutenant Royal Scots [2].
ANDERSON, John

ARNOTT, Francis, D.
ASPDEN, Jack
BALFOUR, David Stewart
BALFOUR, William Campbell
Corporal William Balfour from Aberdeen was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
BALLS, David Gavin

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.
BALNEAVES, Francis William

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.
BANBURY, Frederick
BANKS, John
BANKS, Thomas Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
BANNON, James
BARTON, Harold
BASSETT-WILSON, Paul Francis

BATES, William Stanley
BEARDMORE, Thomas


BEATON, William
BILSBOROUGH, Walter
CWGC.
BISSET, George Davidson


BLACKHURST, John
BLACKIE, James Gordon
Sources
CWGC.
BOSTOCK, Thomas
BRADLEY, John Percy
BRENNAN, Frederick Hudson
BRIERLEY, Herbert
BROWN, Charles Gilbert
BROWN, John
BROWN, Reid
BROWN, W.
Private W. Brown was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
BRYAN, Gerald Jackson

BURGESS, Leslie
BURKE, John
BURT, William Charles
CWGC.
BUTLER, Howard Herbert Cosens
CALLF, Leslie Stuart

CAMERON, Alexander

CAMERON, Ralph Alverne Cyril
CAMPBELL, Kenneth Norman
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.
CARTEN, James

14.02.1944 posted Holding Operation Commando.
CARTWRIGHT, Richard
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
CASSIDY, John, H.
CHAMBERS, Alexander
CHANCELLOR, Wilfred Douglas
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.
CLARK, Francis William
COCHRANE, Andrew Rae
COLES, William James
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.
CONWAY, Leonard William
19 March 1944 wounded during operations at the Anzio beachhead, Italy [2][3].
COUPE, Leonard
CRAIG, Albert John
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.
CRAWFORD, B.M.
Private B.M. Crawford was wounded on 16 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Troon.
CRAWFORD, Robert Allan
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.
CROOK, A.
CROOK, H.G.
Lance Corporal Crook was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy ( Anzio Beachhead).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.
CUNNINGHAM, John, W.
D'ARCY, Edward John
DANIELS, Samuel
Lance Bombardier Samuel Daniels was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
The death of LBdr. Samuel Daniels, MM. (9 Cdo) of Billinge, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 83 issued September 1986.
DAVIDSON, Alexander
DAVIES, Michael Alfred William
DEANS, James
DELANEY, William Henry

Private William Delaney was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy (Anzio Beachhead). Post war member of the Commando Association.
DEMPSTER, James
Sources
DENNIE, J.
19 March 1944, No.9 Commando, wounded Anzio beachhead, Italy (Operation 'X') [3][5].
DICKIE, Robert Finn

DICKINSON, James Sidney

DIMALOW, Philip Keith
DRUMMOND, Alexander
DRURY, George, F.
Private George Drury was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing West Ayton, N. Yorkshire.
DUNCAN, Ronald
DUNDAS, Duncan

DUNNING-WHITE, John Michael
Temporary Lieuetenant Colonel John Michael Dunning-White received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
EAMES, William
EDEN, George William Joseph
EDMONDS, William George
FARMER, Henry

FARQUHAR, John Kiel
FINLAY, David
FLEAR, Peter Hendry
- 1st January 1969, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Flear, Royal Corps of Signals, on loan to the Malaysian Armed Forces, appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).
FORBES, Robert
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.
FRASER, Andrew
Lance Corporal Andrew Fraser was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing Forres, Morayshire
GARDNER, James


GARVIE, J.
Private Garvie was wounded 1 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
GELLATLY, John

GIBSON, James Lang
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.
GILLESPIE, Charles William

Captain Charles Gillespie M.B., R.A.M.C. was Medical Officer in No.9 Commando 1944/5.
GREENSHIELDS, Thomas Cameron
GRIEVE, J.H.
GRIEVE, John Fletcher
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.
GRIGG, Eric Alfred
GUTHRIE, John
Corporal John Guthrie was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association from Perth, Scotland.
HAYES, Ian Hope
Enlisted 1942. Volunteered for the Commandos. Attached No.9 Commando. Active service included Salerno (Operation Avalanche) and Lake Comacchio (Operation Roast).
HILL, Colin Clive
HODKINSON, John
Lance Sergeant John Hodkinson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 36615, page 3376.
National Archives file WO373/6/578.
HOGG, J.
Lance Corporal J. Hogg was wounded 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known residing Kelso
HOLMES, Leslie Thomas
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.
HOPKINS, Leslie William
HORROCKS, R.
Private Horrocks was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Oldham, Lancashire.
HUGHES, Freddie

HUGHES, George William Stanley

HUGHES, Joseph Wilfred
HUNT, Ernest Arthur
Private Ernest Hunt died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
HUNTER, Harry
HUNTER, Hector William
03.09.1939 enlisted Royal Scots Fusiliers later volunteering for the Commandos.
INNES, G.
Private Innes was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Wishaw, Lanarkshire.
ISON, George
JACKSON, Harry Charles
JAMESON, Robert Evan
JEWELL, Percy Robert
JOHNSTON, George William
Sources
JOHNSTON, Guthrie
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
JOHNSTONE, A.
Lance Corporal Johnstone was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
JOHNSTONE, Robert
JONES, John Bertram

KANE, Dennis Roger
KEEFE, John William


KEIL, John Leslie
KELLY, Brian Bernard
KENNOWAY, George Cray
KING, Robert

KINGSBURY, Harold Sidney
KIRKBY, E.
Driver Kirkby was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal). Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing in Heywood, Lancs..
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
KITHER, Harry Thomas

LAING, James
LANCASTER, E.
Private E. Lancaster was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
LANE, Peter John

LINGE, Charles Albert
LODY, Anthony
Lance Corporal Anthony Lody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
LONG, Donald Bayley

LONG, Michael
LOWE, Ken
LUCAS, Harry Hillgrove
- 18 November 1959 from Active List to Territorial Army Reserve of Officers with rank of Lieutenant Colonel [2].
MACDONALD, J.
MACDONALD, Robert
Private Robert Macdonald, 4 Troop, was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association.
MACINNES, Neil
MACKAY, Alexander Bowie
Post war member of the Commando Association from Criccieth, North Wales.
Sources
MACKENZIE, George Potts
MACKENZIE, Ian Robert
MACLAGAN, Ian Lawrence
MALE, Leslie Percival
Post war Police Constable promoted 1957 to Police Sergeant, Selly Oak Police Station, West Midlands Constabulary. 11 June 1977, lately Sergeant West Midlands Police, appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division).
MANN, Robert Kirkwood Stirling
MASON, William
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Wallington.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998).
MATTHEWS, Leslie James

MCAULAY, Duncan
Lance Corporal Duncan McAulay was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
MCDONALD, Robert
MCDOUGALL-PORTER, Christopher Frederick
MCGOWAN, Ronald Anthony
MCKENZIE, A.S.
Post war member of the Commando Association. In 1947 he was living overseas at the Poronuwa Estate, Kahawatta, Ceylon.
MCKENZIE, Alexander


McKINNON, Alexander Edward Cunningham
MCKINNON, Donald
Sergeant Donald McKinnon was wounded on 1 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association from Kingarth, Bute.
MCLEARIE, James
Lance Corporal James McLearie was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association.
MCMILES, John
MCPHERSON, George McGregor Fraser


MESMER, Roy Alfred
MITCHELL, Alan

MOIR, Bertram Wigton
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.
MOLONEY, F.
Private Moloney was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
MONK, Barrie Richard
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.
MOORE, Edward William
MORGAN, Arthur
Lance Corporal Arthur Morgan was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
MORRIS, Howell Charles


MORRISON, Andrew Wright Pollock

NEILSON, Gilbert Reid
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.
NEWSON, John Arthur
O'ROURKE, P.
PARKIN, Ivor George

PATERSON, T.
Private T. Paterson was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72
PERRY, P.
PORT, John Gowans

PORTER, Henry William
Lance Sergeant Henry Porter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
PRESTAGE, Robert William
PRINGLE, Charles Taylor
QUIGLEY, Thomas
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.
REACE, George Arthur
Warrant Officer Class 2 George Reace was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1], and was also Mentioned in Despatches [2], both in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
REID, A.B.
RICHARDS, David
RICHARDSON, John
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.
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
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.
ROSS, Lloyd Vernon
ROSS, Robert Sharp

ROSS, Roderick
Private Roderick 'Roddy' Ross, 4 Troop, was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
RUSSELL, Alfred Cecil
SAEGERT, John Maclean (Lt. Col)

SCOTT, Andrew
SCOTT, Archibald Wilson
SCOTT, Michael
SCOTT, Sidney, H.
Corporal Sidney Scott was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal). Post war member of the Commando Association from Stepney, London.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
SEARLE, Clifford Frederick

SHAW, Ashley George
SHELTON, Mark
SHENTON, Joseph
SHERWIN, Robert Deary
Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. Son of James and Martha Sherwin, of Crumpsall, Manchester.
SHIPTON, Herbert John
Lance Corporal Bert Shipton from Peckham, London, embarked on Motor Launch ML 457 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid later found to be a prisoner of war. Enlisted April 1937. Civilian employment - Salesman.
SIGSWORTH, Stanley
SIMPSON, John McK.
Private John Simpson was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
SMART, Albert Kenneth

SMETHURST, Norman George

SMITH, Edward

Sources
SMITH, George Alfred


SMITH, James, A.
SMITH, William Edward
Post war member of the Commando Association from Handsworth, Sheffield.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 80 (1985).
SQUIRES, William Philip
No.9 Commando and 1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Folkestone, Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 82 (1986).
STACK, William John

In 1939 William Stack was a Police Constable based at Central Police Station, Cheltenham. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. He was posted to 5 Troop after joining his commando unit.
STANIER, E.
STARLING, Alfred Michael Prestwood
- 1939 Police Constable residing at 29 Carlyle Road, Birmingham.
STARLING, Horace Edwin
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/8.
STEADMAN, Charles Emanuel

STEPHENSON, George, W.
STEWART, G.
Rfn. G. Stewart was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
STOCKLEY, Derek Hubert

STOCKTON, Brice
STORER, Sidney
STOREY, J.R.
STOREY, Percy Ronald
STUART, John

SUTTON, John Robert
SUTTON, K.S.
Private K.S. Sutton was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 15 April 1945 (Lake Comacchio).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/91.
SZARKOW, Justin

TAIT, John
TANNER, John Andrew
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.
TATLER, John
TAVENER, Eric William
Lance Sergeant Eric Tavener was wounded on 9 March 1944 during operations in Italy.
TAYLOR, Thomas

TEASDALE, Alexander

Private Alexander Teasdale died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
TEMPLETON, W.B.
- Gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
- Gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
THOM, John, M.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
THOMSON, Donald
THOMSON, John
TOD, Ronald John Frederick (Brig)
TUDOR, William John
TURNER, Henry
URQUHART, Robert Rose

- 3 March 1944 wounded during operations at Anzio [2][5] [see Linked Content below].
- Evacuated as casualty to the UK [4][5].
VODDEN, John

WADE, Leonard Alfred
WALKER, W.
Private W. Walker was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
WALSH, Frank
WALSHAM, Alexander
WATKINSON, Thomas
WATSON, Alexander Grant

WATTS, Albert

WAUGH, William
WENNER, Michael Alfred


WESTWOOD, Albert
- 3 February 1944 wounded serving with No.9 Commando in Italy [3].
WHAM, James Howie
WHITE, A.C.
WHITE, Alan McKaig
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.
WHITEFIELD, James
WHITWORTH, William
WILDGOOSE, William Eric

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.
WILKES, Geoffrey
WILKINS, George Rowland
WILLIAMS, Francis Arthur
WILLS, Eric
WILSON, Alistair, D.

- 16 April 1965 granted honorary rank of Captain [2].
WILSON, George

CWGC.
WILSON, George Harry
Sergeant George Wilson was one of the first to volunteer for Special Service joining No.6 Independent Company in April 1940. He served in No.9 Commando from its formation and by April 1945 was the Signal Sergeant.
WILSON, Reginald
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.
WINFIELD, William
WRIGHT, George Alexander
CWGC.
WYBAR, George
Lance Corporal George Wybar was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 6 March 1944 (Anzio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.
YOUNGS, Kenneth John

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