Rifleman William Stockbridge died at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry.
Son of Frederick and Helen Stockbridge; ward of Dorothy M. Playden, of Ruislip.
Cause of death - shell wound (mortar) of head and chest while on service training.
Seen after death by Capt. Haldane MC.
Informant (name illegible), Second Lieutenant, Commando Depot Achnacarry.
Sources.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
Register of Deaths in the district of Kilmallie.
Notes
The CWGC record shows only his Regiment and not a Commando Unit, but their Grave Registration report shows "Commando, Rifle Brigade". The absence of a Commando unit is correct as he died in training prior to completing the Commando course. The source of the information on 'Commando' was from the family but the CWGC were unable to verify it. Service as a Commando has therefore not been established.