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Displaying 1 - 39 of 39BAILEY, Arthur Alfred
Marine
CH/X 104476
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Arthur Alfred Bailey enlisted 27 May 1941, civil occupation council employee. On 11 June 1944 Marine Bailey, 46RM Commando 'B' troop, was captured at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy. On repatriation to the UK in 1945 he resided in Kenley, Surrey.
Prison Camps
BARNES, Reginald Arthur
Fusilier
6461913
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Reginald Arthur Barnes, a Photographer's Assistant from London, enlisted on 1 May 1939 later volunteering for commando service and attached to No.3 Commando. Fusilier Barnes was reported wounded and missing 7 June 1944 at Normandy, France, subsequently confirmed prisoner of war.
BARROW, Henry
Marine
PLY/X103998
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Henry Barrow, a Labourer from Leicester, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 6 June 1941 later volunteering for the Commandos. Marine Barrow, 41RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war 6 June 1944 during operations at Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy
BIBBEY, Newman James
Marine
CH/X 104688
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Newman James Bibbey, a Printing Apprentice from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 June 1941. He joined 46RM Commando sometime after their formation in August 1943. Marine Bibbey, B troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy.
BRYEN, Clifford Leonard George
Company Sergeant Major
6205873
No 6 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Company Sergeant Major Clifford Bryen was captured on 10 June 1944 during operations at Breville, Normandy [1][1a][1b][1c].
Enlisted into the Armed Forces 20 April 1939, civil occupation Buyer [1c].
Enlisted into the Armed Forces 20 April 1939, civil occupation Buyer [1c].
BURT, Joseph Smith Swan
Corporal
EX/784
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Joseph Burt from Tillicoultry, Scotland, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 18 October 1939 previously employed as a Grocer and Paper Mill worker. Corporal Joseph Burt, attached to 47RM Commando from 4 Special Service Brigade HQ Signals, was taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 near Port-en-Bes
CARTER, Albert Ernest, F.
Marine
CH/X 103822
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Albert Carter was captured 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy.
Sources
National Archives files ADM201/111, Royal Marines Prisoners of War.
CHANDLER, Jack Henry
Marine
CH/X 105641
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Jack Henry Chandler, a demolition worker from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1941 later joining 46RM Commando. Marine Chandler, B troop, was captured and a prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy.
Sources
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CHAPMAN, Kenneth Harold
Private
5958297
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Kenneth Chapman enlisted 14 August 1940 having previously employed in farming. He later volunteered for the commandos.
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
DOLLERY, Edmund Charles
Temporary Regimental Sergeant Major
PO/ 216782
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 11 November 1918. Prisoner of War 7 June 1944. Liberated 1945. Resided Southsea.
Prison Camps
16.07.1944 to 21.12.1944 Stalag X11A.
23.12.1944 to 10.04.1945 Marlag and Milad Nord.
23.04.1945 to repatriation Lubeck.
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.
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
GODDEN, Anthony John
Marine
CH/X 105652
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Anthony John Godden from Woolwich, London, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1941. Marine Godden, B troop, 46RM Commando, was captured during operations at Rots and le Hamel, France, on 11 June 1944, and transported to Germany.
Sources
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HASSELL, Neville, J.
Marine
PLY/X103772
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Neville Hassell was captured and a prisoner of war 19 July 1944 at Normandy, France.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
JOHNSON, George Leonard
Corporal
PO/X108002
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine George Johnson was captured 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
MABILLARD, Peter Ernest
Marine
PO/X101279
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Peter Ernest Mabillard, a Chef from Chiswick, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1940 and sometime after the latter part of 1942 he joined 41RM Commando. Marine Mabillard was captured 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France, and a prisoner of war.
MAY, Herbert
Marine
CH/X100691
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Herbert May, an Inspector of Electrical Forgings from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines at Chatham on 10 July 1940. Joined 46RM Commando 'B' Troop on or after its formation in August 1943. Prisoner of war 11 June 1944 Normandy, France. Liberated 1945.
MAY, Herbert
Marine
CH/X 100691
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Herbert May, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
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
MILSTED, Roland William
Marine
PLY/X107636
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Roland William Milsted, an Aircrfraft Fitter's Mate from Bristol, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 23 March 1942 later joining 41RM Commando. Marine Milsted was captured and a prisoner of war on 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
MURRAY, John
Marine
CH/X 117877
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine John Murray, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
NORTHOVER, Frederick Thomas
Corporal
PO/X104034
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick Thomas Northover enlisted into the Royal Marines on 7 July 1942, having previously been employed in a Butchers. Corporal Northover serving with 46RM Commando, 'B' Troop, was captured during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, Normandy on 11 June 1944.
O'CONNOR, George Oliver
Marine
PO/X3961
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Oliver O'Connor from Stoke on Trent enlisted into the Ryal Marines 24 April 1939, civil occupation Farm Worker. Marine O'Connor joined 46RM Commando after their formation in August 1943 and served in 'B' Troop.
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
PICKERING, James
Marine
PO/X113790
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
German Record Cards of British Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO416/290/22.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
PORT, Ronald Albert
Lance Sergeant
6148272
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
East Surrey Regiment
Ronald Albert Port, a Clerk from Surbiton, Surrey, enlisted on 5 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. Lance Sergeant Port, No.3 Commando, was reported missing on 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France, subsequently found to be a prisoner of war.
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.
RILEY, Joseph John
Marine
PLY/X105132
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Joseph John Riley, a Grocers's Assistant from Preston, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 24 September 1941. He joined 47RM Commando sometime after its formation in August 1943. Marine Riley was captured and a prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.
ROBERTS, Dennis Wyn
Guardsman
2738413
No 3 Commando
Welsh Guards
Dennis Wyn Roberts, a student from Cardiff, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 6 July 1942 later volunteering for the Commandos. Guardsman Roberts, No.3 Commando, was captured 29 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Liberated April 1945.
ROLFE, Charles Kenneth
Gunner
14241693
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Manchester Police
Charles Kenneth Rolfe joined the Manchester Police on 10 August 1938 and in 1939 was a Police Constable living in Urmston. He volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.
RUSSELL, Phillip Arthur
Lance Corporal
6845643
No 3 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Phillip Arthur Russell from Oldham, Lancashire, enlisted into the Armed Forces 9 March 1936. During the war he volunteered for the commandos.
SCRUPPS, Kenneth Aubrey
Marine
PO/X106746
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 5 June 1941. Prisoner of war 7 June 1944 Normandy.
Prison Camps
Stalag XIIA 28 June to 17 July 1944.
Stalag XIIA 28 June to 17 July 1944.
Marlag and Milad 3 August 1944 to liberation.
Source
SHARPE, Frederick William
Marine
PLY/X103352
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick William Sharpe from Nottingham enlisted into the Royal Marines on 12 April 1941, civil occupation Veterinary Chemist employee. He was captured on 7 June 1941 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.
Sources
SMALL, John
Lance Corporal
PLY/X104915
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Lance Corporal John Small, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
STOKES, Samuel William
Corporal
PLY/X106179
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Samuel William Stokes enlisted into the Royal Marines on 22 January 1942, civil occupation Progress Clerk. Corporal Samuel Stokes, 'X' Troop, 47RM Commando, was wounded and a became a prisoner of war on 28 August 1944 during operations at Beuzeville, France.
WHITEHOUSE, John Henry
Corporal
PO/X108013
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
John Henry Whitehouse, an Aircraft Fitter and Assembler, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 August 1941. Corporal Whitehouse, 41RM Commando, was captured on 6 June 1944 at Lion sur Mer, Normandy.
Sources
WOOD, George Evelyn
Marine
CH/X 103876
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Evelyn Wood enlisted 3 April 1941, civil occupation Tractor Driver. Served in the Commandos from August 1943. Prisoner of war 7 June 1944 during operations at Port en Bessin, France. Member of the Commando Association residing Coggeshall, Essex.
WRIGHT, Duncan
Signalman
2328187
Brigade Signals
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Corps of Signals
Private Duncan Wright, 1 Special Service Brigade Signals, was reported wounded and a prisoner of war on 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy France.
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