Stalag VIII-B (8B)(Stalag 344), Lamsdorf Poland
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ALBALADEJO, Alexander
ALLEN, Reginald Arthur

ANDREWS, Albert Mailly
ASHCROFT, Arthur


ASPDEN, Jack
BACON, Walter
BARDENS, John Henry
John Henry Bardens was a Police Officer from Plymouth who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 6 June 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.
BARRETT, Edwin Charles
Sources
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
BARRINGTON, Derek, A.
BAYLISS, Leonard Frank

BEATTIE, Alexander

Corporal Alexander Beattie was taken prisoner of war on 21 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ.
BEEDELL, Lawrence Henry
BEESLEY, Harold Edwin

Regimental Sergeant Major Harold Beesley died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland having been captured during operations at Dieppe, France.
BELL, William White
BIRD, Raymond Douglas

BISHOP, Ronald Caldwell
BLASBY, Alexander
BLINT, Woolf

BLYTHE, William
BOAST, Edward Albert
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
BOOKER, Clifford
BOWEN, Alfred Leighton
BOWMAN, James
James Bowman, a Bricklayer from Cullybackey, County Antrim, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 9 June 1941. He volunteered for the first RM Commando unit raised in February 1942. Marine Bowman was wounded 19 August 1942 and a prisoner of war after Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France.
BOYD, John McMaster
BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRADLEY, John Stanton
BRADLEY, Richard

BRAVO, Jose
Private Jose Bravo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
BRIGHT, Gerald Kitchener

BRITTLEBANK, John
BRITTON, Joseph
BROWN, James
BROWN, Louis Walter

BROWN, Robert Frederick
BROWN, Robert Hall
BUSHE, Patrick
CADDIS, James
Fusilier James Caddis was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CANTLEY, William, J.
- 4 October 1939 enlisted aged 33.
- 12 October 1940 attached No.7 Commando
CARMONA, Miguel
Private Miguel Carmona, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
CARR, Francis Arthur
CARR, George
CARROLL, John Joseph
CARTER, Albert George
Fusilier Albert Carter was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CARTER, Stanley William
CARTWRIGHT, Ronald Frederick
Gunner Ronald Cartwright, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CHALLINTON, William Alfred

CHAMBERLAIN, Walter William Robert James
Lance Sergeant Walter Chamberlain was reported wounded and missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked for the raid on board HMS Campbeltown.
CHEESEMAN, Henry Alfred
CHEETHAM, John Frederick

CHUNG, Ronald Robert Fong

CHURCHER, George

CLEAVELEY, Francis Gilbert

CLELLAND, Frank
Fusilier Frank Clelland from Kirkconnel was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CLETO, Sanchez
Private Sanchez Cleto, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
COCKIN, Robert

COGGINS, Ernest Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
CONNOLLY, John
CONNOLLY, William Andrew
COOK, Frank, B.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 (army no. amended in WO417/29.)
COOPER, Kenneth Cornford
Lance Corporal Cooper was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war. He is reported back in the UK in 1944.
CRAWFORD, Thomas McGregor
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
CREW, John William
CRUICKSHANKS, John
CUDBY, John

Fusilier John Cudby, 6 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked on ML177 for the raid. Post war member of the Commando Association from Workington.
DALGLEISH, John George
Corporal John Dalgleish, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war. He was liberated at the end of the war.
DARGUE, T.D.
DAVIS, Stanley Berkeley Edward

DAY, William, C.
DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert

DE NOBRIGA, Derrick John
DEERY, Stewart
DERBYSHIRE, John Joseph

John Joseph Derbyshire, an Insurance Agent from Wigan, enlisted on 17 April 1940. Corporal Derbyshire, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France, later confirmed prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
DIPLOCK, Anthony Bruce
Anthony Bruce Diplock enlisted into the Armed Forces on 17 June 1940, civil occupation Clerk. Attached No.4 Commando after volunteering for special service. Lance Corporal Diplock was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later confirmed wounded and prisoner of war.
DOCKERILL, Arthur Henry
DONOVAN, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
DRAIN, Frederick, T.
Private Frederick Drain was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940, later confirmed prisoner of war.
DREW, Henry Richard

DUMPER, Denis

DUNGATE, Walter Henry

- Attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 [2].
ECKMAN, William John
Private William Eckman, from Everton Liverpool, served in 4 Troop and was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported as missing he was later found to be a prisoner of war.
EDNEY, Frank Leslie
EDWARDS, Denis Gold
EDWARDS, Peter
Peter Edwards, a Labourer from Soham, Cambridgeshire, enlisted 2 May 1940. Guardsman Edwards, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later confirmed a prisoner of war.
ELLINGHAM, John Robert
Private John Ellingham was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
ELLIOTT, Alfred John
Private Alfred Elliott, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942.
ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson
EMMOTT, Harry

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EVANS, Earl Michael
EVANS, Frank
FAHY, James
FAIRBRIDGE, Amos Francis Henry
Amos Fairbridge, a Labourer from Sunderland, enlisted on 15 January 1941 later volunteering for the Commandos. Fusilier Fairbridge served in No.4 Commando before embarking for the Middle East with No.7 Commando as part of Layforce.
FIELD, William Frederick
FILMER, Ronald
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
FINCH, Victor William Charles

Corporal Victor 'Nicky' Finch, 3 Troop, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the St. Nazaire raid (Operation Chariot). He was reported missing on 28 March 1942 later found to be a prisoner of war.
FYFE, Charles Alexander


GALERA, Enrique
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
GARDNER, John, A.
GILL, John Henry
GITTINS, Ronald Douglas Haig
Ronald Gittins enlisted into the Armed Forces on 25 October 1938. Lance Sergeant Gittins, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war.
GLYPTIS, George Edward
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GOMEZ, Seraphin
GOODE, Frank Cecil

GOODSIR, Georges Albert Jacques
GREEN, D.
GREEN, John
Bombardier John Green was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
RA Attestations Register for 1935.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/27, WO417/91.
GREENFIELD, Arthur Stephen
GRIEF, George Valentine

GRIFFIN, William George
GROVE, Ronald

GUEST, Francis Harold
GUNN, David
GUNN, Harper
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/24 and WO417/29.
HABRON, Patrick Joseph

HAILES, Stanley Brian

HAINES, George Ernest

HALLS, Albert Richard
HANLON, Walter
Marine Walter Hanlon from Hartlepool, reported missing after the Dieppe raid, was later found to be a prisoner of war in Stalag 344, Poland. Post war member of the Commando Association.
HANNAN, Patrick Charles, R.
Private Patrick Hannan was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
HANNAN, Thomas Gerard


HARRINGTON, Jack Lonsdale
Lance Corporal Jack Harrington was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished services during Operation Chariot, the raid at St.
HARRISON, Thomas
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/45.
HEESOM, Daniel
Lance Corporal Daniel Heesom was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
HENRY, William
HENTHORN, Vincent
Private Vincent Henthorn was reported missing 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war in Italy and later Poland. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Ontario, Canada.
HEWETT, Herbert Edward


HIGGINS, Walter
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.
HILLS, Norman Kenneth Jack
HILTON, Roger
HOLLAND, William Anthony

Private William Holland, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St.
HOMER, Levi

HONEY, Peter

HOOF, Albert George
Lance Corporal Albert Hoof was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war.
HOOPER, Walter Francis
Walter Francis Hooper enlisted into the Armed Forces on 18 January 1932. During WW2 he volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.2 Commando. Corporal Hooper, 1 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St.
HORNE, George
Lance Sergeant George Horne was wounded and a prisoner of war after operations at Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Initially reported as killed in action this later being corrected. Enlisted 13 October 1932 former occupation Showman.
HOROBIN, Gilbert Crawford
HOUDOIRE, Victor William
Private Victor Houdoire was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
HOWARD, Roland Arthur
HOYLE, Robert
HUDSPETH, George Edward
HUGHES, William Armsted
IBBETSON, Reginald Thomas
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
IMPERATO, Robert Tony
Corporal Robert Imperato was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
INGRAM, Eric Albert

Corporal Eric Ingram was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
INSCOE, Frederick William
Frederick William Inscoe, a Castor and Moulder from Birmingham, enlisted 1 September 1939 and later volunteered for the commandos. Private Inscoe, No.3 Commando, was wounded and taken prisoner on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France.
IVERS, Henry Anderson
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
IVISON, Henry George
- 8 January 1940 attested at Kingston into the Honourable Artillery Company, 11th Regiment RHQ [2][3].
JAMES, David George
JAMES, Derek George
JARVIS, Charles Jack
JOHNSON, Bernard William
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JOHNSON, James
JOHNSON, William John
JOLLY, Arthur Robert

JONES, Colin

JONES, Frank Joseph George
JONES, John James
JONES, Richard Artus
JONES, William George
Private William Jones, 4 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 267 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. The ML was hit by enemy fire and sank. Eight of the 11 Commandos, and all bar 5 of the RN crew, on board were killed.
KAUFMAN, Ivor Isaac
KEITH, Jack
KERR, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.
KING, Douglas
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
KINGON, Stuart Cowan
Corporal Stuart Kingon, 52 Middle East Commando, 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
KINGSNORTH, Ronald Harry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
KIRKUP, Kenneth Campbell
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KNOWLES, John, A.


KYLE, Thomas Rae
Private Thomas Kyle was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
LACEY, K.R.V.
LAWRENCE, E.
Lance Corporal Lawrence was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
LAWSON, William Henry

LEMON, Frederick
Lance Corporal Fred Lemon embarked on HMS Campbeltown for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.
LERIGO, John
Private John Lerigo was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Dorset.
LEWINTON, William Stanley
LEWIS, George Edward
George Edward Lewis, an Engineer from Sherwood, Nottingham, enlisted into the Armed Forces 4 September 1939. He later volunteered for commando service and was attached from his Regiment to No.6 Commando.
LEWIS, John Thomas
Private John Lewis was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
LILLO, Julian
Private Julian Lillo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/95.
LLORET, Carlos
Private Carlos Lloret, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/95.
MACADAMS, Frederick John
MACKIE, W.
Lance Corporal Mackie was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1.
MACLAGAN, Ian Lawrence
MARINO, Angel
MARTIN, Horace Frederick
Lance Corporal Horace Martin was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MARTINEZ, Pereira
Private Francisco Martinez, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
MATTISON, William
MCCAFFERTY, F.G.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/49, WO417/53, and WO417/93.
MCGLONE, Andrew
MCGOLDRICK, James William
Gunner McGoldrick from Ashton under Lyne was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst serving as part of the British Expeditionary Force in France. After volunteering for No.3 Commando he took part in Operation Ambassador at Guernsey July 1940.
MCHUGH, Gerard Thomas
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30 and WO417/96.
MCKENZIE, James Burnett
Private James McKenzie was reported missing in the Middle East 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war since 19 November 1941.
McKERR, Hugh Francis Johnston
MCLEAN, Donald
Gunner Donald McLean was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. He was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
MCLEAN, J.
Fusilier McLean was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
MEISTER, Donald Martin
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/72.
METCALFE, George
Private George Metcalfe, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MILNE, Robert

MOORE, Albert George
Rifleman Albert Moore was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war. His brother Sidney Henry Moore served in No.8 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harrogate, Yorkshire.
MORGAN, Clifford
MORGAN, Francis Cecil
MORRIS, Luke John
MOTLEY, Alan Herbert.
19 August 1942 (Lance Corporal) reported missing during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war [2][3][4].
MURDOCH, Sydney Wallace John
MURPHY, Patrick Joseph
- 2 June 1941 Crete, wounded and a prisoner of war [3][4][4a].
NAGEL, Peter Thomas Lorenz
NAVARRETE, Francisco
Lance Corporal Francisco Navarrete, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
NICHOLLS, John Stanley
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.
NICHOLS, Alexander Hause
- 28 July 1933 attested into the Royal Tank Corps.
NUNN, Robert Richard
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O'DONNELL, Laurence Patrick Thompson
Laurence P.T. O'Donnell from London enlisted in to the Armed Forces on 25 August 1939 later volunteering for the Commandos. Corporal O'Donnell, No.2 Commando 3 Troop, was wounded and taken prisoner on 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire.
OPOCZYNSKI, Abraham
PALMER, Robert George
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
PARKER, A.C.
Private Parker was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in Tunisia (Operation Bizerte), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55, WO417/56.
PARKER, Robert John
Guardsman Robert Parker was reported missing 26 February 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa (Battle for Steamroller Farm), later found to be wounded and a prisoner of war.
PARKER, William Henry
Lance Corporal William Parker was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured on 1 June 1941.
PARKES, Frederick
PARSONS, Thomas
Thomas Parsons from Irvine, enlisted on 16 October 1939 having previously been employed at the ICI Nobel's Explosives Factory, Ayrshire. After volunteering Thomas was attached to No.3 Commando. He was reported missing 19 August 1942 at Dieppe, later confirmed a prisoner of war.
PARSONS, William
William Parsons, a Bricklayer from Irvine, Ayrshire, enlisted 16 May 1940, later volunteering for the Commandos. Fusilier Parsons, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 at Dieppe, France, later being confirmed a prisoner of war.
PASQUALE, James
PENFOLD, Frederick Arthur
PETERS, Albert Thomas
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/35.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
PICKOVER, Richard

PINKNEY, Geoge Clifford
PORTER, A.
Fusilier Porter was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
POWELL, Leslie
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PRATT, Henry
PREECE, Bernard Llewellyn
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/30.
PRESTON, John Alfred
RAISBECK, Robert Douglas Grant
RANDALL, Donald Charles

REEVES, Francis Samuel
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/30.
REEVES, Walter
RELF, Arthur Charles

RENNIE, Jim

RICE, Charles
ROBERTS, Harold

Lance Corporal Harold Roberts, 5 Troop, was one of the commando contingent on board HMS Campbeltown during the raid at St Nazaire in Ma
ROBERTS, John
Corporal John Roberts was reported wounded and missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
ROBERTSON, William Thorburn
William Robertson from Edinburgh enlisted on 1 August 1939, civil trade Painter. He later volunteered for the Commandos. Private Robertson was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia), later found to be a prisoner of war.
RODD, Stanley William
RODGERS, Joseph
Private Joseph Rodgers was reported wounded and a prisoner of war 19 August 1942 after operations at Dieppe, France. Post war member of the Commando Association from Stalybridge, Cheshire.
ROWLES, Thomas Arthur
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RYAN, Ronald James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
SALISBURY, George
Private George Salisbury, 1 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 177 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, later found to be a prisoner of war.
SALISBURY, Glyn
SALTER, Charles Henry Bevan
SCAIFE, Josiah
SCOTT, Edward
Rifleman Edward Scott was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war after being captured the previous day.
SEARSON, Alfred Clarence

SHAWYER, Henry Alfred
Henry Alfred Shawyer, a Flour Mill Machine Hand from Southampton, enlisted 16 October 1939. Volunteered for Special Service and attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East with Layforce.
SHERINGTON, Leonard Arthur
Leonard Arthur Sherington, a Clerk from London, enlisted 19 May 1940. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.3 Commando. Corporal Sherington was wounded 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
SHERWIN, Albert Edward George
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.
SMART, Victor David Walter

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SMETHURST, Harry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
SMITH, Alfred Desmond
Private Alfred Smith was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
SMITH, James
SMITH, Joseph
SMITH, Kenneth, N.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, WO417/59, WO417/63.
SMITH, Peter
Gunner Peter Smith, from Glencraig in Fife, was reported missing in 1942 (full date not reported) during operations in the Middle East , later found to be a prisoner of war [1][1a]. He was subsequently killed as a result of aerial bombardment [2][2a].
SMITH, Reginald Alban
SMITH, William Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/29.
SNEDDON, Arthur Muir
Arthur Muir Sneddon, a Local Government Servant (Public Assistance) from Broxburn, West Lothian, enlisted 15 August 1940 and subsequently volunteered for the commandos.
SPEECHLEY, William
SQUIER, Herbert Cecil
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/31 (Stalag 8A).
STABLES, Leslie
STANDEN, Paul Joseph
STEELE, David Ronald
STEPHENS, James Henry
STOCKS, Joseph William
STRACEY, Leonard
STRATFORD, Mark, F.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 8B).
SULLIVAN, Norman Tracy
SUMNER, Frank


SWINTON, Frank

Gunner Frank Swinton, from Greenheys, Manchester, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
TALBOT, Dennis Gifford
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
TAYLOR, George
TAYLOR, Harry, G.

TAYLOR, J.M.
Acting Corporal Taylor, 'A' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
TAYLOR, Thomas Frederick
THOMAS, John Smith
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/27.
THOMSON, Robert George

THOW, Henry Beverley
THRIFT, Frank, W.

TURNER, Edward
Corporal Turner was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 344.
VAUGHAN, John Henry
VERNER, Thomas
VINCENT, Andrew
Sergeant Andrew Vincent, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had been attested into the Royal Artillery on 9 September 1929.
VOWLES, Richard Guy
WEBB, Harold Levi Henry
WELLER, Jack Henry
Private Jack Weller was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war..
WESTLAKE, Peter David
WHEELAN, George Leslie

Private Les Wheelan, 5 Troop, was one of the commando contingent on board HMS Campbeltown during the raid at St Nazaire in March 1942. He was reported missing after the raid, later found to have been wounded and taken prisoner. He was transported to Stalag 344 (V111b) Lamsdorf, Poland.
WICKSON, Lionel Charles

WILCOCK, Richard
Lance Corporal Richard Wilcock, 5 Troop, was one of the commando contingent who embarked on HMS Campbeltown for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Wounded and taken prisoner he was later transported to Stalag 344 Lamsdorf, Poland.
WILKES, Frederick
WILKINSON, John

John Wilkinson, a Cotton Operative from Rochdale, enlisted in the Royal Marines 6 May 1941. Volunteered in 1942 for the first Royal Marine Commando unit formed. Marine Wilkinson was wounded and a prisoner of war 19 August 1942 after Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France.
WILLIAMS, George James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
WILLIAMS, Hubert
WILLS, Herbert Charles
WINTER, Thomas William

WINTERBURN, Martin Henry

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