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CHEESEMAN, Henry Alfred

Private
6145046
No 7 Commando
Layforce
East Surrey Regiment
Henry Alfred Cheeseman, a Lorry Driver from South London, volunteered for the commandos after enlisting, joining No.7 Commando which formed 'A' Bn., of Layforce when deployed to the Middle East.

HIGGINS, Walter

Gunner
4757790
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery

Walter Higgins, a Lorry Driver from Sheffield, enlisted in August 1940 later volunteering for special service. Gunner Higgins, No.3 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war. 

NICHOLLS, John Stanley

Lance Corporal
5257366
No 3 Commando
Worcestershire Regiment

John Stanley Nicholls, a Dairyman from Birmingham, enlisted into the Armed Forces 27 June 1940 later volunteering for commando service. Lance Corporal Nicholls, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe later confirmed wounded and a prisoner of war.

RICE, Charles

Charles Rice aka Kutschaka 10 Cdo
Birth name: 
KUTSCHAKA, Karl
Private
6436345
No 10 Commando
Pioneer Corps
Royal Sussex Regiment
Private Charles Rice, 'X' Troop, was a refugee from Czechoslavakia (Sudeten German) born Karl KUTSCHAKA. He was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
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VAUGHAN, John Henry

Sergeant
305373
52ME Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
John Henry Vaughan, a Farmer from Kent, enlisted into the Household Cavalry Regiment 12 December 1938. He was later attached to 52 Middle East Commando which formed part of 'D' Battalion Layforce for operations in Crete.

YOUNG, John Galbraith

Gunner
1132664
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
John Galbraith Young, a Bricklayer from Paisley, Scotland, enlisted on 4 December 1941. He volunteered for Special Service and was attached to No.3 Commando. Gunner Young was reported missing 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France, later confirmed prisoner of war.

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