No 3 Commando
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In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
'Lofoten Islands - Operation Claymore'
Location
The Force consisted of Nos. 3 and 4 Commando, approximately 50 Royal Engineers, and a group from the Free Norwegian Forces. They were transported on board two converted ships, the Princess Beatrix and the Queen Emma, now loaded with LCA's or Landing Craft Assault vessels. Leaving from, and returning to Scapa Flow, they were escorted by 5 Royal Navy destroyers
'Vaagso - Operation Archery'
Location
Vaagso Norway
A raid on Vaagso and Maaloy to destroy fish oil factories and sink enemy shipping. No 3 Commando was supported by 1 and half troops of No 2 Commando, and detachments from No 4 and 6 Commando, and some from the Royal Norwegian Army. More images can be seen in our gallery for Operation Archery3 Cdo. Roll of Honour
Major B.D. BUTLER Major J.B. POOLEY Capt. J. ALDERSON Capt. S.D. CORRY Capt. A.A. ELLIS Capt. H.W. FORRESTER |
3 Commando

History of the Unit
3 Commando at Sicily and Malati Bridge’
On the 12th July 1943, two days after taking part in the invasion of Sicily, No.3 Commando re-embarked on board the Prince Albert commando carrier at Syracuse to prepare for a second attack. This time they were tasked with taking and holding the Malati Bridge near Lentini, ten miles behind enemy lines and five miles inland from the sea. They were to hold it until the arrival of the 50th Division.
3 Commando Operations
These are the main operations that No 3 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 3 Commando. No 3 Commando were part of 1 Special Service/Commando Brigade from Autumn 1943.
Click on the links for more detail about each.
3 Commando replacements July 1944
ABBOTT, John Herbert Ronald

ABRAHAM, George Henry
- 7 June 1944 wounded and missing during operations at Normandy, later found to be a prisoner of war.
- Post war member of the Commando Association from Bideford, Devon.
ABRAHAMS, John, C.
POW Records show surname Abrahams alongside an alias of Baker [2][3].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
ADDERLEY, Rex Alsager
ADDERTON, Victor

AGNEW, R.
Lance Corporal R. Agnew was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later found wounded.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/65 (2 entries).
ALDERSON, John

ALLEN, John Duncan

ANDERSON, Andrew Alexander
CWGC.
ARLEN, Richard George
ARMSTRONG, Robert
Post war member of the Commando Association from Largs, Ayrshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65 and WO417/66.
AYERS, Hubert David
- 9 December 1933 (Lance Corporal) disembarked at Southampton from Sudan [1a].
- 10 April 1942 transferred to the Special Service Brigade [1].
BAILEY, Victor Robert

Lance Sergeant Victor Bailey was wounded on 12 April 1945 (River Aller Crossing) during operations in Western Europe.
BAKER, Fred

Lance Corporal Fred Baker, 1 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
BANKS, Ronald Douglas
- 19 August 1942 (Private) No.3 Commando) was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war [2].
BARBER, Richard George Bruce

Served in 'D' Troop and later 3 Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing London.
BARLOW, John Donking

BARNES, Reginald Arthur
BARRETT, Cyril Ernest
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BARRETT, Edwin Charles
Sources
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
BARRINGTON, Derek, A.
BARTHOLOMEW, Peter Ian

BECHERVAISE, Alexander Austin
BEDDOWS, Herbert

Private Herbert Beddows, 4 troop, was wounded and taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association.
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, Kenneth Sydney
BENNETT, Maurice, W.J.
BIAGI, Carlo Alexander
BINNIE, John
BISHOP, Frederick Walter
BLAND, C.J.
Private C.J. Bland was wounded during operations in North West Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association from Brecon, South Wales.
BLAND, George
Post war member of the Commando Association from Huddersfield.
BOWLER, Walter Stanley
BOYCE, John Douglas
BOYLE, Francis
Corporal Francis Boyle died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRADLEY, Edgar William

- 28 March 1942 particpated in Operation Chariot embarking for the raid on motor launch ML307. Evacuated back to the UK after the raid [2][3].
BRIDLE, Desmond George
BRIGGS, George William
19 August 1942 (Lance Sergeant) wounded during operations at Dieppe, France [2].
BRINDLE, Thomas

Guardsman Thomas Brindle, 3 Troop, was wounded 1 August 1944 during operations in Normandy. Post war member of the original Commando Association.
BRITTLEBANK, John
BROADBENT, Fred Stanley
Private Fred Broadbent died during operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BROMLEY, Jack

Lance Corporal Jack Bromley, 4 Troop, from Stoke, was wounded on 8 July 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
BROSTER, John
Private John Broster died as a result of operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BROWN, Robert Frederick
Recommendation
BRYAN, John Robert
Private John Bryan was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later reported killed in action.
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BUSWELL, Charles Norman
BUTLER, Anthony Danvers Cavendish
Lieutenant Anthony Butler, 5 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BUTLER, Brian Dear

BUTLER, Eric Henry Dunn

- 11 September 1943 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Worcestershire Regiment [2].
CADDIS, James
Fusilier James Caddis was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
CAMPBELL, Leslie


Guardsman Leslie 'Jock' Campbell, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day [1]. The grave where he was first buried is shown in a film taken at Pegasus Bridge on the 28th July 1944 and now on the IWM website [view film]. [2].
CARDOZO, Edward Albert
CARDOZO, Frederick
CARLISLE, Alan

- Enlisted 1937; deployed to France 1939; volunteered for Commandos after Dunkirk; joined No.3 Commando and took part in the Lofoten Islands raid in March 1941.
- See Linked Content below for more.
CARTER, Donald, A.
In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, King David Lane, London E1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/69.
CARTER, Thomas
CARTWRIGHT, Ronald Frederick
Gunner Ronald Cartwright was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CASSIDY, Maurice Francis
Sergeant Cassidy was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He was initially attested into the Royal Artillery before transferring to the Royal Fusiliers and volunteering for No.3 Commando.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
Royal Artillery Attestation Register.
CATTERALL, James
Private James Catterall died during operations at Termoli.
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CAVE, George Charles Montague Major
Lieutenant George Cave died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CESAR, Maurice
Corporal Maurice Cesar, No.10 Inter Allied Commando (French) attached No.3 Commando, was captured 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France. He later escaped from captivity. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Cambridgeshire.
CHAPMAN, Kenneth Harold
CHILD, Kenneth, A.
CHILLINGWORTH, Albert Edward

- Enlisted 4 November 1940.
- Posted Commando Depot 12 October 1942.
- Joined No 3 Commando 11 November 1942.
CHITTY, Wyndham Roland, G.P.
CHRISTOPHER, Robert William

CHURCHER, George

CHURCHILL, John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming (Lt Col)

After a brief spell as 2i/c No 5 Commando, the then Major John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill (later affectionately known by some as Mad Jack) moved to 2i/c No 3 Commando. Wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso 27 December 1941.
CLARK, Sidney Charles
CLARKE, Hilary Laurence
CWGC.
CLARKE, Roy

CLARKSON, Lawrence, S.

CLELLAND, F.
Fusilier Clelland was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war in Poland.
CLELLAND, John McDonald
CWGC.
CLEMENT, Robert Andrew
COAKER, Vernon

COATES, John Edward

COFFIN, Roland
Private Roland Coffin died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.
COGGINS, Ernest Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COLBERT, Thomas
COLLINS, Clive Eric
CONNOLLY, William Andrew
CONYARD, James
COOPER, George William
Gunner George Cooper died during operations at Dieppe, France.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/64.
RA Casualty Cards 1939-1947.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
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.
CORK, Alfred James
Sergeant Alfred Cork died during operations at Vaagso.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CORRY, Samuel David
COTTERELL, Leslie
COUGHLIN, Charles John

- 26 July 1945 married Pearl Primrose Fairhall at St Andrews Church, Worthing.
- Post war member of the Commando Association.
COULSON, Albert
Private Albert Coulson died during operations at Normandy.
COX, Anthony Francis
COX, Jack, A.

1976 serving as a Police Sergeant at Saltney, just over the Welsh Border from Chester.
CRAFT, Alfred James

Lance Corporal Alfred Craft MM was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [1][1a].
A veteran of the Vaagso raid in Norway, Alfred had later been awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the combined attack at Dieppe, France [2][3].
CULLEN, James Kennedy
Private James Cullen was reported missing 14 July 1943 later presumed killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CULLING, William
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
CUMMINGS, John
CUNNINGHAM, James
CURRAH, J.
Private Currah was wounded on 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
CURTIS, John Leslie
Private John Curtis, No.3 Commando, was wounded 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France [1].
17 June 1943 (Private) (R.A.O.C.) wounded at sea [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association from Plympton, Devon. They record final rank attained as LCpl. [3].
Sources
DALGLEISH, John George
Corporal John Dalgleish was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
Prisoner of War Cards / National Archives file WO416/87/25.
DARTS, Frederick Joshua

Sergeant Frederick Darts was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during operations in Sicily [1].
Taken prisoner during the Sicily operations he was later transported to Stalag XVIIIA at Wolfsberg (Kärnten) [2]. Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
DAVIES, Joseph Reginald
Fusilier Joseph Davies died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Alller, Germany.
Sources CWGC No 3 Cdo. War Diary Appendix D (No.1) List of Battle Casualties April 1945. National Archives WO/218/83.DAVIES, Rodney Hugh
Private Rodney Davies died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
DAVIS, Stanley George
Private Stanley Davis was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
DAVISON, John Cyril
DAWNAY, Guy Nicholas
Released from captivity in 1945 he remained in military service with the South Wales Borderers until 1967, final rank attained Major.
DAY, James Henry
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65 ( 2 records).
RA Attestation Register 1933.
DAY, William, C.
DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert

-
Post war honorary Secretary of the St. Nazaire Society for many years [2].
DEAN, Ronald Cyril

Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, was killed in action during operations at Normandy on D Day.
DENHAM, Joah Selwyn

DENNIS, Thomas Gerald

DICKASON, Samuel Edgar
-
13 June 1970 appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division) whilst Chief Office Clerk, House of Commons Library [2].
DICKINSON, John, L.
DIGHTON, Derrick John
DIX, James Frederick

DOBSON, Raymond Arthur
Lieutenant Raymond Dobson, M.B., was commissioned Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. on 20 March 1943 [1]. In 1945 he was twice Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe [2]. Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
DODD, P.R.
14 July 1943 wounded at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [2].
DOLBY, William Arthur Watkins
DONNELLY, Terence Alfred
DONOVAN, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
DORSETT, Richard

DOWLING, John

Corporal John Dowling was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service, during which he was wounded, at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He was later wounded serving with 3 Troop on 7 June 1944 at Normandy, France.
Award Recommendation
DRAIN, Frederick, T.
Private Frederick Drain was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940. He was later found to have been taken prisoner of war and transported to Stalag 8B.
DRANSFIELD, Keith Charles
Private Keith Dransfield died at sea. The exact circumstances of his death are not known. However a report in the Cheshire Observer 28 August 1943 notes him as missing believed drowned. This is supported by the Army Casualty Lists which list him initially as "At Sea - Missing 17 June 1943".
DRIVER, John
DRURY, Thomas
Private Thomas Drury served in the HQ Troop Motor Transport Section. He was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Dewsbury.
DRYDEN, Derrick Stanley

Attached No.3 Commando 3 February 1945.
Released from military service 24 January 1948.
Commando Association membership no. 5956.
DUMPER, Dennis
Corporal Dennis Dumper was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DUNFORD, Edwin


DUNGATE, Walter Henry

- Attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 [2].
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
[1a] Prisoners of War / Nation Archives file WO392/1.
DUNKLEY, Eric Cambrai
DUNNE, Joseph

DUNNE, Philip Russell Rendell
DURNFORD-SLATER, John Frederick

On the 28th June 1940 Captain J.F. Durnford-Slater was appointed Lieut. Colonel and ordered to raise and command No 3 Commando after volunteering for Special Service whilst Adjutant of the 23rd Medium and Heavy Training Regt., RA.
EARL, Dennis Victor
EAST, Gerald Thomas
EASTERBROOK, F.J.
Private Easterbrook, from Sidmouth, was wounded 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway. He later took part in the Dieppe raid and post war was a member of the Commando Association.
EDMUNDS, William John
Lance Sergeant William Edmunds died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
EDWARDS, P.
Guardsman Edwards was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/52 and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
EDWARDS, Reginald William
EDWARDS, William
Private William Edwards died of a pulmonary thrombosis at Ashludie Sanatorium, Monifieth.
EGLETON, Sydney Oswald
Gunner Sydney Egleton was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon
CWGC.
EMMOTT, Harry

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ETCHES, William Whitson

EVANS, Arthur David Henry
EVANS, Arthur Walter
EVANS, Francis George
Private Francis Evans died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
EVANS, Frank
EVANS, Goronwy Wyn
EVANS, Gwilym
Private Gwilym Evans was reported missing 14 July 1943, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (later called 3 Commando Bridge).
EVANS, Leslie Daniel
EVERETT, William, J.
Sources
FERGUSON, Bryan Gratney
FERRIE, James, E.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association newsletter 49.
FIRTH, John, A.
Sergeant John Firth was wounded on 12 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe [1].
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
FISHER, Douglas Morton
Private Douglas Fisher died during operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
FITZPATRICK, Michael Benedict

FLETCHER, E.F.
Lance Corporal Fletcher was wounded 7 July 1944 during operations in Normandy, France.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/78.
Notes
His Service number is within a batch allocated to volunteers for the Commandos from the Metropolitan Police in 1942. Awaits verification of any Police Service.
FLOYD, William Gerald
- 19 August 1942 wounded during operations at Dieppe, France.
CWGC.
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/49 (1942).
FLYNN, John
FORRESTER, Herbert William Louis

FOSTER, William Johnstone

- 6 October 1933 attested into the Royal Artillery.
FOWLE, Charles
Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
FOY, Thomas
Private Thomas Foy was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
FREESTON, John Graves

FRY, William Charles
FYSON, George Alwyne
GALE, William S.
Private William Gale was wounded on 13 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at Edward Road Police Station Birmingham.
GALL, Victor, G.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Roy Bridge, Scotland
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 96.
GARRETT, W.J.S.
Sergeant W. Garrett was wounded on 11 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe.
Service number indicates possible Police Intake. Awaits verification.
GEEAR, Edward James

Husband of Eveline (nee Carter) and father of baby Patricia.
GERRARD, Thomas Cecil

GILES, John Frederick

Captain John Giles, 3 troop, died during operations at Vaagso. He had served with No 3 Commando since their first raid on Guernsey.
John Giles received his first commission into the Gloucestershire Regiment and won the heavy-weight boxing championship of the Army Southern Command. He also played rugby for Clifton Rugby Football Club.
GILL, John Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
GILLARD, John William
Private John Gillard died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.
GITTINS, Ronald Douglas H.
Lance Sergeant Ronald Gittins was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war.
GOLDSMITH, Ernest Edward William Frederick
GOOD, A.
Lance Corporal Good was wounded on 28 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/79.
GOODY, Edwin Walter
Private Edwin Goody died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
GORDON, Eric Bernhardt
GORDON, James McCutcheon
- 27 December 1941 serving in No.3 Commando, wounded during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
GOWANS, David
Guardsman David Gowans died during operations at Normandy.
GRAHAM, Thomas

GRANT, James
Lance Sergeant James Grant died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
GRAY, R.H.
Lance Sergeant R.H. Gray was wounded on 8 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association from Acocks Green, Birmingham.
GREALEY, Thomas, Louis
Extract from 1967 CA newsletter.
GREEN, Edward
CWGC.
GREENFIELD, Arthur Stephen
GREENSMITH, S.
Private S. Greensmith was wounded on 24 March 1945 (remaining on duty) during operations in Western Europe.
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
GREIG, Charles
GRIEVE, Garfield

GRIFFITHS, Evan William
Guardsman Evan Griffiths died during operations at Normandy.
GRIFFITHS, Ronald Eric
GROSE, Reginald George
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
GROVE, Ronald

GUEST, Albert Arthur
Lance Corporal Albert Guest died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
GUNNINGHAM, William John
Lance Sergeant William Gunningham died during operations at Termoli.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HAILES, Stanley Brian

HALL, James Michael
- 20 April 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers [2].
HALLS, Albert Richard
HAMMOND, Leslie John
Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy.
HANKINSON, Edward
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.
HANTON, John, R.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in West Holland Park, London. Post war member of the Commando Association (Arbroath).
HARDING, Ernest Frank
Private Ernest Harding died during operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HARDING, Richard

Lance Corporal Richard Harding died operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HARDY, Daniel Charles Thomas
HARDY, Eric Arthur
- 14 July 1943 at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
- 6 June 1944 at Normandy, France.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65 (1943) and WO417/77 (1944).
HARPER, Leslie
HARRISON, Norman
Private Norman Harrison died during operations at Dieppe.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HAWCUTT, T.F.

- Motor Transport Section [1].
- 14 July 1943 wounded during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [2].
- 1 August 1944 wounded during operations at Normandy, France, remaining at duty [3][3a].
HAYES, Harry
Private Harry Hayes was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HAYWARD, Robert Latewood
Rifleman Robert Hayward died on 13 June 1944 of wounds inflicted on 11 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
HEAD, Charles Searle

HEARN, William Herbert
HEMP, Clifford
Served in 6 troop
HENDERSON, Robert Smith Jamieson

Corporal Robert Henderson died during operations at Issel, Germany.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Notes
The image, shown here, of his original grave is located within our gallery.
HENDERSON, Walter, H.
Private Walter Henderson was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable with Liverpool City Police.
HENDRY, William
Trooper William Hendry was reported missing on 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war. Transported to Stalag 18A in Austria.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Perth, Scotland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
HERBERT, Roy George
HERN, Gordon
HEWITT, Denis Story
HEWITT, John Lionel
Private John Hewitt died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HICKS, James William
HIGGINS, Walter
Gunner Walter Higgins was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
HILL, Eric Albert
HILL, Reginald
HILLERNS, Michael Guy
Lieutenant Michael Hillerns died during operations at Dieppe. He was a Phantom patrol commander attached to No 3 Commando at the time.
HILLS, Norman Kenneth Jack
- Attested into the Royal Artillery 1939. Formerly served in the Dorset Regiment under Army number 5724390 [2].
HILTON, Roger
HINDE, Fred
Private Fred Hinde was reported missing 14 July 1943, later confirmed as killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/67 (1943) and WO417/76 (1944).
HITCHCOCK, John Edward
HOBSON, A.J.H.
Sergeant A.J.H. Hobson was wounded on 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
May be ident with Sgt James Hobson, known as Darky, who served in No.3 Commando.
(Sources: CA Newsletters 50, 51, and 111).
HODGES, William Albert
William Hodges was a serving Police Officer who joined the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 24 Keir Street, Barnsley.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Barnsley.
HODGSON, George

HOLEHAN, Thomas
HOLMES, Kenneth, Samuel, B.
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, Samuel, L.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
HOPKINS, Frederick Walter
HOPSON, Donald Charles

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.
HOUGH, Richard
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Birmingham.
Coldstream Guards Enlistment Registers
HOWARD, Edward John
HUBBARD, Sydney

HUDSPETH, George Edward
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/43.
HUGHES, Charles Richard

24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC appointed Acting Corporal (unpaid).
24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC now appointed paid Acting Corporal
HUGHES, Desmond Anthony
HUGHES, Harold William

Gunner Harold Hughes died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
HUGHES, Richard Glanville
HUNT, James Harold
Lance Corporal James Hunt died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
HUTCHINGS, John Middleton


HUTT, Edward James

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 85.
No.3 Commando War Diary, Appendix 'D' No.1 - Casualties April 1945.
IMRIE, Bruce Berriff

INNES, James Fraser

Privates James Innes was wounded on 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy. He was one of the Police Intakes who volunteered for the Commandos.
[Image] Mary Russell (daughter).
INSCOE, Fred, W.
Private Fred Inscoe was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/53.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ION, Derek Thomas

Sergeant Derek Ion served with No 3 Commando and on the staff at the Commando Basic Training Centre.
IRVING, Robert, Anderson
JACKMAN, Leonard Thomas
JACKSON, H.
Lance Sergeant H. Jackson was wounded on 24 March 1945 (remaining on duty) during operations to cross the River Rhine at Wesel and again on 11 April 1945 at the River Aller.
JARROM, Eric Charles
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
JENNINGS, Thomas Sidney

JOHNSON, Denis Alan
Private Denis Johnson died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
JOHNSON, Henry

JOHNSON, Henry Horace

JONES, Gruffydd Meirion

JONES, Hugh Emrys

Sources
CWGC.
JONES, Kenneth Edwin
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
JONES, Richard Artus
JONES, Thomas Ellis

JONES, William Price
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
KEAST, Peter Hugh Joseph
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
KENDRAY, Harold
KENWARD, Peter John

KERR, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
KEVEREN, Stanley Edward

KIAER, Eric Arnold

Lieutenant Eric Kiaer died [1] during the Normandy landings. He had previously been Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished services in the field. [2]"
KING, Douglas
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
KING, Edward George

Troop Sergeant Major Edward 'Lofty' King, at the time a Lance Sergeant, was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Agnone, Sicily.
KNILL, Ivor Richard
KNOWLAND, George Arthur, Lieut, VC. A testament by Jack Cox.
KNOWLAND, Lt. George Arthur, VC


KOMROWER, Arthur George

LACEY, John Anthony
LAMBERT, Clifford
Private Clifford Lambert was reported missing 7 June1944 during operations at Normandy, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave.
LANE, William
Lance Corporal William Lane died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
LARMENT, Henry Frederick

1940 married his wife Alma.
Service number 884501.
Final rank - Bombardier.
Attached to No.4 Commando.
19 August 1942 participated in Operation Jubilee - Dieppe, France.
July 1944 attached to No.3 Commando in Normandy, France.
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