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.
'Assault and Holding of Punta dei Malati'
'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.
Report by Brigadier J.C.Haydon, D.S.O., O.B.E., Commanding Special Service Brigade [more....].
'Vaagso - Operation Archery'
Location
Vaagso Norway
A raid on Vaagso and Maaloy to destroy fish oil factories and sink enemy shipping. No.3 Commando were supported by 2 troops of No.2 Commando (less 1 Section), with a RAMC detachment from No.4 Commando and a RE detachment from No.6 Commando, and some from the Royal Norwegian Army.- Some of the Commandos who participated [view......]
- Gallery images for Operation Archery [view......].
3 Commando
![3 Commando](https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/34348-2/3+cdo.jpeg)
History of the Unit
Timeline
- 14.07.1940 Operation Ambassador, Guernsey, with 11 Independent Company.
3 Commando at Sicily and Malati Bridge’
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John%20Channon%20Erskine%203%20cdo%20copy.png)
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
![Gunner John Abbott MM 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Abbott%20MM%203%20cdo.png)
ABRAHAM, George Henry
ABRAHAMOWICZ, Richard George
ABRAHAMS, John Cyril
ADDERLEY, Rex Alsager
ADDERTON, Victor
![Victor Adderton MM 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Victor%20Adderton%20MM%20-%20No_3_0.jpg)
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).
AIREY, John
ALDERSON, John
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/John%20Alderson%20MC%20copy_0.jpg)
ALLEN, John Duncan
![John Duncan Allen 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/RSM-Allen-3-Cdo.jpg)
ANDERSON, Andrew Alexander
CWGC.
ARCHER, Ronald
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worthing, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119.
ARMSTRONG, Robert
AYERS, Hubert David
- 9 December 1933 (Lance Corporal) disembarked at Southampton from Sudan [1a].
BAILEY, Victor Robert
![Victor Bailey 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Victor_Bailey_3cdo.jpg)
Private Victor Bailey was in the 1st line of reinforcements for No.3 Commando at Normandy on 9 June 1944 and posted to 6 Troop. On 12 April 1945, now Lance Sergeant, wounded during operations at the River Aller.
BAKER, Fred
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/LCpl%20Fred%20Baker.jpg)
Lance Corporal Fred Baker, 1 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
BANKS, Ronald Douglas
BARBER, Ralph
BARBER, Richard George Bruce
![Richard Barber 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Richard%20_George_%20Bruce%20Barber_%20D%20Troop_%20No3%20Cdo.jpg)
Served in 'D' Troop and later 3 Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing London.
BARLOW, John Donking
![John Donking Barlow 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/john%20donking%20barlow%203%20Cdo.jpg)
BARNES, Harold, S.
BARNES, J.E.
BARNES, Reginald Arthur
BARRETT, Cyril Ernest
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
![Peter Ian Bartholomew No 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Peter%20Ian%20Bartholomew.jpg)
BECHERVAISE, Alexander Austin
BEDDOWS, Herbert
![Herbert Beddows 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Herbert%20Beddows_No_3.jpg)
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
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Warrant%20Officer%20Class%20I_%20549217_%20Harold%20Edwin%20Beesley_0.jpg)
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, Bernard Elgar
BENNETT, Jack
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 68 (1979).
BENNETT, Maurice, W.J.
BENNETT, W.R.
BIAGI, Carlo Alexander
BINNIE, John
BIRD, A.H.H.
Private Bird was wounded twice during operations in France - 6 June 1944 and 17 August 1944.
Sources
Casualties Lists / National Archives file WO417/77 (June) and WO417/81 (August).
List of Casualties June 1944 in the No. 3 Commando War Diary, appendix E.1.
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
CWGC
BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRADLEY, Edgar William
![Captain Edgar Bradley 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Bradley%203%20Cdo%20%28150x150%29.jpeg)
BRAILSFORD, Harold Bower
28 November 1942 commissioned Second Lieutenant. Post war member of the Commando Association residing La Couture Boussey, France
Sources
BREADY, Peter
![Peter Bready 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Bready_3Cdo.png)
BRIDGER, Leonard William
![Captain Len Bridger, Brigade Signals](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Len%20Bridger%2045RM.png)
BRIDLE, Desmond George
BRIGGS, George William
19 August 1942 (Lance Sergeant) wounded during operations at Dieppe, France [2].
BRINDLE, Thomas
![Thomas Brindle 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Thomas%20Brindle%203%20Cdo%20copy.jpg)
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
CWGC.
BROMLEY, Jack
![Lance Corporal Jack Bromley 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Jack%20Bromley%203Cdo_4Tp.png)
Lance Corporal Jack Bromley, 4 Troop, from Stoke, was wounded on 8 July 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
BROOKS, Ernest Terrance
BROSTER, John
BROWN, LES, C.
BROWN, Robert Frederick
BRYAN, John Robert
CWGC.
BRYANT, Joseph Harry
BUSWELL, Charles Norman
BUTLER, Anthony Danvers Cavendish
CWGC
BUTLER, Brian Dear
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Brian%20Butler%20MC_0.jpg)
BUTLER, Eric Henry Dunn
![Eric Butler 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/EHD_Butler_150x150_0.jpg)
CADDIS, James
Fusilier James Caddis was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CADMAN, Stuart Roy
CAMPBELL, A.
CAMPBELL, Leslie
![Leslie Campbell 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Leslie%20Campbell%203%20Commando.jpg)
![grave of Leslie Campbell 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Grave%20of%20Jock%20Campbell%20copy.png)
CAMPBELL, Thomas
![Gunner Thomas Campbell 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Thomas%20Campbell%203%20Cdo_150_150.png)
![Thomas Campbell in the Police](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Thomas%20Campbell.png)
CARDOZO, Edward Albert
CARDOZO, Frederick
CARLISLE, Alan
![Alan Carlisle 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Carlisle%20150x150.jpeg)
CARTER, Donald, A.
1939 - Metropolitan Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, King David Lane, London E1. Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942.
CARTER, Thomas
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.
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.
CATTERALL, James
Private James Catterall died of wounds during operations at Termoli. Son of Thomas A. and Ellen A. Catterall; husband of Elsie Catterall, of Livesey, Lancashire.
CAVE, George Charles Montague Major
Lieutenant George Cave died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Charles Victor and Evelyn Florence Cave; nephew of Mr. T. M. Bone, of Bristol.
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
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/bertie%20chillingworth_0.jpg)
CHITTY, Wyndham Roland, G.P.
CHRISTOPHER, Robert William
![Corporal Robert Christopher MM](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Robert%20Christopher%203%20Cdo.png)
CHURCHER, George
![George Churcher 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/George%20Churcher%203%20cdo.jpg)
CHURCHILL, John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming (Lt Col)
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/churchill.jpg)
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.
CHURCHILL, Richard George
CLARK, Sidney Charles
CLARKE, Hilary Laurence
CLARKE, Roy
![Roy Clarke No 3 Commando Roy Clarke No 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Roy%20Clarke.jpg)
CLARKSON, Lawrence, S.
![Lawrence Clarkson 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Clarkson_L_3Cdo.png)
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.
CLELLAND, John McDonald
Gunner John Clelland was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Marjory Clelland, of Inverness.
CLEMENT, Robert Andrew
CLIFT, Ernest, L.
Ernest Clift was reported missing 14 July 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
COAKER, Vernon
![Vernon Coaker 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/TSM%20Vernon%20Coaker.jpg)
COATES, John Edward
![John Coates 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John_Coates3cdo.jpg)
COFFIN, Roland
Private Roland Coffin died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France, in the Chateau d'Amfreville area. Son of Harold and Edith Coffin, of Yenston, Somerset.
COGGINS, Ernest Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
COLBERT, Thomas
COLLINS, Clive Eric Abdy
CONNOLLY, Thomas Festus
CONNOLLY, William Andrew
CONYARD, James
COOPER, Dennis
![Dennis Cooper 4 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dennis_Cooper_3_4_Cdo.jpg)
![Dennis Cooper 4 Commando veteran](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dennis_Cooper_4Cdo.jpg)
COOPER, George William
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/64.
COOPER, John Stanley
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119.
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
![Captain Samuel Corry 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Corry_samuel.png)
COTTERELL, Leslie
COUGHLIN, Charles John
![Charles Coughlin 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/coughlin%203%20cdo.jpg)
- 26 July 1945 married Pearl Primrose Fairhall at St Andrews Church, Worthing.
COULSON, Albert
COURT, Edward George Bertram
COX, Anthony Francis
COX, Jack, A.
![Jack Cox 12 and 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Jack%20Cox%2012%20and%203_150x150.png)
CRAFT, Alfred James
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Craft%20MM%20%203%20CDO_0.jpg)
Lance Corporal Alfred Craft MM was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [1][1a].
CULL, Eric Reuben
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.
CULLING, William
Sources
CWGC.
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 Leslie 'Jack' 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].
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.
DARTS, Frederick Joshua
![Sgt. Frederick Darts DCM No 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Fred%20Darts_No_3_0.jpg)
Sergeant Frederick Darts was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during operations in Sicily [1].
DAVIDSON, Daniel
DAVIES, John Bartholomew
![John Bartholomew Davies 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John_B_Davies_KORR_3Cdo.png)
![LCpl John Bartholomew Davies 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John_B_Davies_3Cdo.png)
DAVIES, Joseph Reginald
Fusilier Joseph Davies died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Alller, Germany.
DAVIES, Rodney Hugh
Private Rodney Davies died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
DAVIES, W.L.
Active service included 26/27 August 1943 Bova Marina, Italy. Wounded 8 July 1944 NWE.
DAVIS, Jack Leslie
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Associoation newsletter 59 (1974).
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAVIS, Stanley George
Private Stanley Davis was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of William Thomas Davis and Mary Ann Davis, of Herne Bay, Kent; husband of Ellen Davis.
DAVISON, John Cyril
DAW, Herbert Frank
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.
DAY, William, C.
DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert
![Luis Eric de la Torre 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Eric%20de%20la%20Torre%203%20Cdo.png)
DEAN, Ronald Cyril
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/dixie%20dean_0.jpg)
Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, was killed in action during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Walter and Alice Lavinia Dean; grandson of Elizabeth Abram, of Newby, Yorkshire.
DELL, Charles Richard
DENHAM, Joah Selwyn
![Lieutenant Denham MM](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/denham.jpg)
DENNIS, Thomas Gerald
![Thomas Gerald Dennis 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/ThomasGerald%20DENNIS%203%20Cdo%20copy.png)
DENT, John
![John Dent 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John%20Dent%203%20Cdo.jpg)
DERBYSHIRE, John Joseph
![Derbyshire_3_Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Derbyshire_3_Cdo.png)
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.
DEWEY, John, G.
DICKASON, Samuel Edgar
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13 June 1970 appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division) whilst Chief Office Clerk, House of Commons Library [2].
DICKINSON, John Leonard
DIGHTON, Derrick John
DIX, James Frederick
![Jimmy Dix 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Jimmy-Dix.jpg)
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].
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.
DORSETT, Richard
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/3%20Cdo%20Richard%20%20DICKY%20%20DORSETT%20WIA%208%206%2044%20Died%2013%2006%2044_0.jpg)
DOWLING, John
![John Dowling MM, No.3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/CSM%20J%20Dowling%20MM.jpg)
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. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dransfield, of Blundellsands, Liverpool. A report in the Cheshire Observer 28 August 1943 notes him as missing believed drowned.
DRAPER, Bertie William
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
![Derrick Dryden 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dryden_D-S_3Cdo_150.jpg)
Attached No.3 Commando 3 February 1945.
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
![Edwin Dunford 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Edwin_Dunford_150x150.jpg)
![Pc Edwin Dunford post war](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Edwin_Dunford_Police_150x150.jpg)
DUNGATE, Walter Henry
![Sergeant Walter Dungate 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dungate%203%20Cdo%20png.png)
- Attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 [2].
DUNKLEY, Eric Cambrai
DUNNE, Joseph
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/joseph%20dunne_0.jpg)
DUNNE, Philip Russell Rendell
DURNFORD-SLATER, John Frederick
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Durnford%20slater.jpg)
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, Russell Morgan
![Russell_M_Edmunds_4Cdo](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/R_Edmunds_4_Cdo.png)
EDMUNDS, William John
CWGC.
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.
EDWARDS, Reginald William
EDWARDS, William
Private William Edwards died of a pulmonary thrombosis at Ashludie Sanatorium, Monifieth. Son of George Oakley Edwards and Mary Jane Edwards; nephew of Annie Edwards, of Hawkhill, Dundee
EGLETON, Sydney Oswald
ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson
ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon
Captain Ellis was reported missing 26 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance, later confirmed as dying of wounds whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. He had joined No.3 Commando on 12 February 1943. Son of Colonel A. C. Ellis, C.B.E., and of Mabel C.
EMMOTT, Harry
![Harry Emmott 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Emmott_3Cdo.png)
Sources
ERSKINE, John Channon
![John Channon Erskine 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John%20Channon%20Erskine%203%20cdo%20copy.png)
ETCHES, William Whitson
![Col Bill Etches OBE MC](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Etches.jpg)
EVANS, Arthur David Henry
EVANS, Arthur Walter
EVANS, Francis George
Private Francis Evans died during operations at Vaagso, Norway. Son of Frederick George and Alice Mary Evans, of Worcester.
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.
FAHY, Neville John
FARNSWORTH, Frank Reginald
FARRELL, T.A.
FEARON, John Joseph
![Jack Fearon 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Sgt%20Fearon%203%20Cdo.jpg)
Commando Association newsletter 23 (1956).
[Image] John Fearon, son.
FENTON, A.H.
FERGUSON, Bryan Gratney
FERRIE, James Eglinton
![Constable Jim Ferrie No.3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/PC_Jim_Ferrie_3Cdo.png)
![Ch. Supt. Jim Ferrie No.3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Supt_Jim_Ferrie_3_cdo_150.png)
FINNIS, Leslie Thomas
![Leslie Finnis 4 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Lesley%20Finnis%20%27tubby%27%204cdo.jpg)
![Green beret of Leslie Finnis 4 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/green%20beret%20of%20leslie%20finnis%20copy.jpg)
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 was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed killed in action. Son of Lionel Fisher, and of Winifred Fisher, of Felpham, Sussex, England.
FITZPATRICK, Michael Benedict
![Corporal Michael Fitzpatrick MM](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Fitzpatrick.jpg)
FLETCHER, Edmund Frederick
FLETCHER, John Harold
FLOYD, William Gerald
- 19 August 1942 wounded during operations at Dieppe, France.
CWGC.
FLYNN, John
FORRESTER, Herbert William Louis
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Capt_%20Herbert%20William%20Forrester%20No_3%20Commando%204%20troop%20kia%20271241%20JR.jpg)
FORSYTH, William John
FOSTER, William Johnstone
![William Foster SAS](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/WJ_Foster_executed_SAS.png)
- 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). He has no known grave. Son of Albert Bertie and Isabella Rose Fowle; husband of Elizabeth Maud Hylde Patricia Fowle, of Whilborough, Devon.
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.
FRASER, John George
18.07.1932 attested into the Scots Guards aged 18, civil occupation Labourer. Military service included deployment to Egypt.
22.12.1936 transferred to Army Reserve to join the Police.
FREEMAN, Ronald Stanley
![Ronald Stanley Freeman 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/R_S_Freeman_3Cdo.png)
FREESTON, John Graves
![John Graves Freeston 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John-Graves-Freeston_No_3.jpg)
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).
GALL, Victor, G.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Roy Bridge, Scotland
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 96.
GARRETT, William John Stanley
GEEAR, Edward James
![Edward Geear 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Geear%201%20copy_0.jpg)
Husband of Eveline (nee Carter) and father of baby Patricia.
GERRARD, Thomas Cecil
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Cpl-Tom-Gerrard-3-Cdo.jpg)
GIBSON, David
![David Gibson 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/GIBSON_David_3Cdo.png)
GILES, John Frederick
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Captain%20John%20Frederick%20Giles%201942_0.jpg)
Captain John Giles, 3 troop, died during operations at Vaagso. Served in No.3 Commando since their first raid on Guernsey. Son of Frederick William and Margaret Mary Maud Palin Giles.
GILL, John Henry
GILL, L.M. (Len)
GILLARD, John William
Private John Gillard died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.
GILLINGS, Leonard, R.
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.
GODDARD, Alfred
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
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.
GOWER, Ronald William Henry
![Ronnie Gower - Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Ron%20Gower%20No%203%20Cdo.png)
GRAHAM, Thomas
![Private Thomas Graham No 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Pte%20Thomas%20Graham%20No%203%20Cdo%20%281%29.jpg)
GRANT, Archibald Campbell
![Archibald Grant 62 and 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Archie_Grant_3_Cdo.png)
GRANT, James
GRAY, Reginald Halliday
GREALEY, James Michael
GREALEY, Thomas Louis
GREEN, Arthur Raymond
Private Arthur Green was wounded 7 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France.
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.
GREER, J.C.
- 15 November 1944 (Guardsman) (Scots Guards) wounded in Italy [2].
GREGORY, Harry
GREIG, Charles
Private Charles Greig was accidentally killed in India. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission list his secondary unit as No. 3 Commando. This Commando unit never served in that theatre of war. However the 3rd Commando Brigade (Nos.
GRIEVE, Garfield
![Private Garfield Grieve](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Garfield-Grieve.jpg)
- 14 July 1943 wounded during operations at Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
GRIEVE, John
GRIFFIN, William George
GRIFFITHS, Evan William
GRIFFITHS, Ronald Eric
Private Ronald Griffiths died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffiths, of Tottenham, Middlesex.
GRIMWOOD, Kenneth Reeve
GROSE, Reginald George
- 1939 Police Constable residing at 162 Stanhope Street, Camden.
- 27 June 1941 awarded the George Medal.
GROVE, Ronald
![Ronald Grove 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/CSM%20Ronald%20Grove.jpg)
GUEST, Albert Arthur
GUNNINGHAM, William John
Son of William and Isabelle Gunningham, of Bristol; husband of Betty Louise Gunningham, of Henleaze, Bristol.
HABRON, Patrick Joseph
![Patrick Habron 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/LCpl%20Habron%203cdo%20%282%29.jpg)
HACK, Ronald Roger Louis
HAILES, Stanley Brian
![Lance Corporal Stan Hailes 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Stan%20Hailes%20%28150x150%29.png)
HALL, James Michael
- 20 April 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers [2].
HALLIDAY, Bernard Neil
- 02.01.1939 joined the Metropolitan Police.
HALLS, Albert Richard
HAMMOND, Leslie John
Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Sidney George and Sarah Ann Hammond, of Guildford, Surrey.
Source
CWGC.
HAMPSON, James Derrick
![James Hampson 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/J_D_Hampson_3_Cdo.png)
HANKINSON, Edward
Private Edward Hankinson died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of John and Zillah Hankinson, of Bentley, Yorkshire.
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.
HANSEN, Thieda Donald
HANTON, James Reith
HARDING, Ernest Frank
CWGC.
HARDING, Richard
![Richard Harding 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Lance%20Corporal%20Richard%20Harding_0.jpg)
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.
HARPER, Leslie
HARRIS, C.
HARRISON, Charles Rowley
Post war member of the Commando Association from Play Hatch, Reading.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 95 (1992).
HARRISON, Frederick James
Post war member of the Commando Association from West Molesley, Surrey.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 87 (1988).
HARRISON, Norman
HAUXWELL, Hubert
HAWCUTT, T.F.
![Hawcutt 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Hawcutt_3Cdo.jpg)
- Motor Transport Section [1].
- 14 July 1943 wounded during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [2].
HAWLEY, Donald
HAYES, Harry
Private Harry Hayes was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
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
![Charles Head 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Charles-Head-MC.jpg)
HEARN, William Herbert
HEMP, Clifford Reginald
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