Captain John Alderson MC, OC 6 troop, died during the fighting at Leese, Germany. He had rejoined No.3 Commando after being wounded in the knee at Amfreville during the Normandy landings. He was awarded the Military Cross "In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy."

Citation

ANDERSON, Andrew Alexander

Private Andrew Anderson died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BAKER, Fred

Lance Corporal Fred Baker, 1 troop, died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources

CWGC

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BARRETT, Cyril Ernest

Private Cyril Barrett died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BEESLEY, Harold Edwin

Regimental Sergeant Major Harold Beesley died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland having been captured during operations at Dieppe.

His nephew William Patterson adds

BELL, Kenneth Sydney

Gunner Kenneth Bell died during operations on D Day at Normandy.

Sources

CWGC

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BISHOP, Frederick Walter

Fusilier Frederick Bishop died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge [more...].

Sources

CWGC

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BOWLER, Walter Stanley

Lance Corporal Walter Bowler died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.

BOYCE, John Douglas

Private John Boyce died during operations at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 262.

Sources

CWGC.

St Nazaire Society.

BOYLE, Francis

Corporal Francis Boyle died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas

Private Cyril Bradbury died whilst a prisoner of war.

Sources

CWGC

Westminster Abbey Commando Roll of Honour file ref. National Archives DEFE/2/843.

Notes

BRIDLE, Desmond George

Lance Corporal Desmond Bridle died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.

Sources

CWGC

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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.

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.

BRYAN, John Robert

Private John Bryan died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BUTLER, Anthony Danvers Cavendish

Lieutenant Anthony Butler, 5 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

BUTLER, Brian Dear

Major Brian Butler MC died [1] at Chateau d'Amfreville during severe mortaring of their HQ. Five others also died. Lt T.N. Skelly and three others were wounded [2]. He had previously been awarded the Military Cross [3] whilst a Troop Captain for gallant and distinguished services on the 4th October 1943 at Termoli, Italy [4].

Sources:

[1] CWGC

[2] No 3 Commando War Diary dated 11th June 1944.

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

Private Edward Cardozo died on D Day during operations at Normandy.

CARLISLE, Alan

Lance Corporal Alan Carlisle died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

CARTER, Thomas

Gunner Thomas Carter died in a training accident at Largs.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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 Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

CHILLINGWORTH, Albert Edward

Private Albert Chillingworth died in the UK of wounds inflicted during operations at Normandy.

Enlisted 4 November 1940.
Posted Commando Depot 12 October 1942.
Joined No 3 Commando 11 November 1942.

Sources

CWGC

Extract from service record in gallery entry.

[Image] His nephew Alf Austin.

CLARKE, Hilary Laurence

Fusilier Hilary Clarke died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes
His brother also died. P/MX 78180 Wireman Stanley William Clarke, RN, HMS Hood, 24th May 1941 aged 19yrs. Portsmouth War Memorial.

CLELLAND, John McDonald

Gunner John Clelland died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes
There is a 1942 photo of 4 troop with a Commando surname M'Clelland in the 3 Commando gallery but we cannot say as yet if this man is identical.

COAKER, Vernon

Company Sergeant Major Vernon Coaker, 3 troop, died during operations on D Day.

Sources

CWGC

No 3 Cdo War Diary.

Storm from the Sea by Peter Young.

Fighting with the Commandos by Stan Scott No. 3 Cdo. 3 troop.

COFFIN, Roland

Private Roland Coffin died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.

COLBERT, Thomas

Lance Corporal Thomas Colbert died during operations at Linne, Germany.

An entry in the War Diary states "1502 hrs; 10 shells (88mm) on Area LINNE from brg 40 degrees 749861 LCpl COLBERT wounded in 6 tp area when delivering mail - died on way to hospital."

Sources

CWGC

No. 3 Cdo War Diary 8th Feb. 1945. National Archives file ref WO 218/83.

CONYARD, James

Gunner James Conyard died during operations at Cassibile, Sicily.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

COOPER, George William

Gunner George Cooper died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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 died during operations at Dieppe.

He had been Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in successful combined operations against the enemy at Vaagso and Maaloy.

Sources

CWGC

London Gazettes Supp. 35510, page 1506.

COTTERELL, Leslie

Private Leslie Cotterell died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.

COULSON, Albert

Private Albert Coulson died during operations at Normandy.

COX, Anthony Francis

Rifleman Anthony Cox died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources

CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes
In the book Storm from the Sea, the author, Brig Peter Young, describes a Commando named Cox as being batman to Major Walter Skrine, and both being severely wounded during the landings at Agnone.

CRAFT, Alfred James

Lance Corporal Alfred Craft MM was killed during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge. [1]

CULLEN, James Kennedy

Private James Cullen died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

CULLING, William

Lance Sergeant William Culling, 2 troop, died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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 died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

DAY, James Henry

Lance Bombardier James Day died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

DEAN, Ronald Cyril

Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

DORSETT, Richard

Private Richard Dorsett, 1 troop, died of wounds received on the 12th June during operations in Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.

Sources

CWGC.

No 3 Cdo War Diary June 1944 Appendix E, No.1.

ROH in Commando - Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig. John Durnford-Slater.

DRANSFIELD, Keith Charles

Private Keith Dransfield died in an accident in Suez. He is believed to have drowned.

Sources

CWGC

Commando - Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 , author Brig John Durnford-Slater

Report in the Cheshire Observer - Saturday 28 August 1943 - Missing believed drowned.

DUNNE, Joseph

Private Joseph Dunne, 4 troop, died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.

EDMUNDS, William John

Lance Sergeant William Edmunds died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.

EDWARDS, Reginald William

Company Sergeant Major Reginald Edwards died in the UK of wounds received during operations in Normandy.

ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon

Captain Arthur Ellis died during early Italian beach reconnaissance.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

EVANS, Arthur David Henry

Fusilier Arthur Evans, 5 troop, died during operations at Normandy to clear the Merville Battery.

Notes

He is identified in a photo of No 3 Commando 5 troop May 1944 in our archive gallery.

EVANS, Francis George

Private Francis Evans died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

EVANS, Gwilyn

Private Gwilyn Evans died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

FERGUSON, Bryan Gratney

The circumstances of the death of Private Bryan Ferguson are not known to this archive.

Notes

At the time of his death No 3 Commando were back in the UK and billeted in Worthing. They were engaged in training for the invasion in June, and spent time away at other places such as CTC Dorlin for this.

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.

FLOYD, William Gerald

Corporal William Floyd died during operations at Termoli, Italy.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

FORRESTER, Herbert William Louis

Captain Herbert Forrester, OC 4 troop, died whilst leading an attack on the German Headquarters during the Vaagso raid.

Sources

CWGC

Commando - Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2, author Brig. John Durnford-Slater.

FOWLE, Charles

Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

FREESTON, John Graves

Private John Freeston died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

GEEAR, Edward James

Lance Sergeant Edward Geear, 4 troop, died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

GERRARD, Thomas Cecil

Corporal Thomas Gerrard died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources

CWGC

Image: His great niece Ann Wilkinson.

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.

His brother 2/Lt. Bruce Giles also served in No 3 Commando and was at Vaagso.

GILLARD, John William

Private John Gillard died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.

GOODY, Edwin Walter

Private Edwin Goody died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

GOWANS, David

Guardsman David Gowans died during operations at Normandy.

GRANT, James

Lance Sergeant James Grant died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.

GREEN, Edward

Gunner Edward Green died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

GREIG, Charles

The circumstances of the death of Private Charles Greig are not known to this archive. He is buried in a war cemetery in India and 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. 42RM and 44RM, and Nos.1 and 5 Army Commandos) did serve there.

GRIEVE, Garfield

Private Garfield Grieve died during operations at Termoli.

In 2013 the CVA received the following communication from a Dr. John McLeod.

"I was never in the army, but I knew Garfield Grieve well - very well, because we shared the same double desk in Standard 5 at St Aidans C.E. Elementary School in Mill Hill, Blackburn. I was an overweight ten - or maybe eleven year old, my mother was a seamstress and dressmaker whose father bought her a small draper's shop, so was busy with funeral orders in 1917-8.

GRIFFITHS, Evan William

Guardsman Evan Griffiths died during operations at Normandy.

GRIFFITHS, Ronald Eric

Private Ronald Griffiths died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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.

HAMMOND, Leslie John

Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy.

HANKINSON, Edward

Private Edward Hankinson died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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.

HARPER, Leslie

Lance Sergeant Leslie Harper died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge. [1]+[2].

Extract from the Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Saturday 28 August 1943.

"Commando Killed In Action :- Mr. and Mrs. S. Harper, 66 Broadway, Blackpool, have received intimation that their son, Sergt. Leslie Harper, of a Commando unit, was killed in action against paratroops in Sicily on July 13."

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.

HAYES, Harry

Private Harry Hayes died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HAYWARD, Robert Latewood

Rifleman Robert Hayward died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.

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.

HERBERT, Roy George

Lieutenant Roy George Herbert DCM, MM, died during operations in Normandy. [1]

The then Pte Herbert was awarded the MM for his gallantry with 5th Northants at Oudenarde. [2]

HERN, Gordon

Private Gordon Hern died during early Italian beach reconnaissance.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HEWITT, John Lionel

Private John Hewitt died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HICKS, James William

Private James Hicks died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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.

HINDE, Fred

Private Fred Hinde died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HITCHCOCK, John Edward

Private John Hitchcock was died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HODGSON, George

Lance Corporal George Hodgson MM, 3 troop, died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.

In his book Storm from the Sea, Brig Peter Young states " Whilst I was visiting 3 troop, a random shell mortally wounded LCpl Hodgson who did not live to wear the MM he had won on D Day."

Citation for the award of the Military Medal

HOPKINS, Frederick Walter

Corporal Frederick Hopkins MM died [1] during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge [2]. He had previously been awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Dieppe [3].

Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
[3] London Gazettes Supp. 35729, page 4328.

HOWARD, Edward John

Private Edward Howard died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

HUGHES, Charles Richard

Lance Sergeant Charles Hughes, 2 troop, died during operations at Vaagso. The incident where he was shot is described in the book Storm from the Sea by Brig. Peter Young.

Service Record entries

27/1/40 Posted as a Lance Corporal to 309 ITC (Infantry Training Centre) at Blandford Camp, Dorset
24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC appointed Acting Corporal (unpaid).
24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC now appointed paid Acting Corporal
24/5/40 whilst at 309 ITC granted War Substantive rank of Corporal

HUGHES, Harold William

Gunner Harold Hughes died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

HUNT, James Harold

Lance Corporal James Hunt died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.

HUTCHINGS, John Middleton

Original grave of 2Lt Hutchings 3 Commando

Second Lieutenant John Hutchings died [1] during operations in the area of Maasbracht and Brachterbreek, Netherlands.

The No 3 Commando War Diary entry for 23rd January 1945 at Maasbracht: "2400hrs 3 Troop patrol returns. Lieut J.M Hutchings, RWF's killed. Patrol met Mortar fire and MG fire. 729859."

JACKMAN, Leonard Thomas

Private Leonard Jackman died during operations at Dieppe.

The following is from a CVA forum message, "I believe that Len Jackman and my Grandfather Stan Hailes joined No. 3 Commando on its first day. Stan once told me that a small group of volunteers from the Duke of Wellington's were marched to the parade by Sgt Hobson. The group included:

4619717 'Buck' Caten
4620586 'Rasher' Gammond

JARROM, Eric Charles

Lance Corporal Eric Jarrom died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes

His name is mentioned here in the programme for a Boxing Tournament that took place between Nos 3 and 4 Commandos in December 1942 at Weymouth.

JOHNSON, Denis Alan

Private Denis Johnson died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

JONES, Gruffydd Meirion

Private Gruffydd Jones, 5 troop, died of wounds during the crossing of the Weser close by Stolzenau.

Sources

CWGC.

No 3 Cdo War Diary April 1945, Appendix D, No 1.

His niece Sion Jones.

JONES, Hugh Emrys

Original grave of Fusilier Jones 3 Commando

Fusilier Hugh Jones died during operations at Linne, Holland.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

JONES, Kenneth Edwin

Private Kenneth Jones died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

KEAST, Peter Hugh Joseph

Private Peter Keast died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

KENWARD, Peter John

Lieutenant Peter Kenward, B.A., died during operations at Dieppe [1].

Gunner Peter John Kenward, late Cadet Sgt. Bradfield College contingent June Div., OTC, was commissioned on the 2nd September 1939 [2].

He joined No 3 Commando on the 17th August 1942, embarked with them for Dieppe on the 18th, and was killed in his landing craft on the 19th. Brigadier Durnford-Slater described him as "A fine young officer."[3].

KIAER, Eric Arnold

Lieutenant Eric Kiaer died [1] during the Normandy landings. He had previously received an MiD for "gallant and distinguished services in the field. [2]"

KNILL, Ivor Richard

Private Ivor Knill died during operations in Le Plain Gruchet, France.

Whilst the actual circumstances of his death are not known by this archive, No 3 Commando, with the rest of the 1st Special Service Brigade, were engaged at the time in an operation in the area of Le Plain Gruchet to infiltrate enemy lines and continue the offensive towards the Seine.

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LACEY, John Anthony

Private John Lacey died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes

Follow this link to an image in our gallery of No 3 Commando 5 troop Dec.1941 where there is a possible photo of him.

LAMBERT, Clifford

Private Clifford Lambert died during operations at Normandy.

LANE, William

Lance Corporal William Lane died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

LEA, Charles

Private Charles Lea died during operations at Termoli.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

LEDDINGTON, Edward Roy

Private Edward Leddington died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

LEESE, Lincoln

Captain Lincoln Leese died during operations at Termoli after an enemy shell hit the building they were using as Commando HQ. He had previously lost an eye after being shot during operations at Punta dei Malati Bridge whilst Captain of 1 troop.

LITTLE, Robert William

Private Robert Little died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

LLOYD, William Eric

Captain William Lloyd, 4 troop, died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge. He received a posthumous MiD in recognition of galland and distinguished services in the field.

Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
London Gazettes Supp. 36828, page 5616.

LOUSTALOT, Edward Vincent

Second Lieutenant Edward Loustalot, 1st US Ranger Bn., died during operations at Dieppe. He was the first American soldier to die on European soil in WW2.

Posthumous Mention in Despatches

LUSTED, George Arthur

Private George Lusted died in a training accident when he was accidentally shot while on duty at Tamerton Foliot , Devon.

Sources

CWGC.

No 3 Cdo War Diary September 1940.

MACDONALD, Alan Kenneth

Corporal Alan Macdonald died in an accident at Lensahn, Germany.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MACKENZIE, Thomas

Private Thomas MacKenzie died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes
Spelling of surname differs on CWGC main record of Mackenzie, to that of McKenzie on their grave registration (finals) re his headstone.

MACKIE, David Robert Goode

Sergeant David Mackie died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MALLETT, Ernest Raymond Cecil

Private Ernest Mallett died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MART, Gordon Geoffrey Joseph

Private Gordon Mart died during operations at Leese (Weser Crossing).

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MCCAUGHAN, James Andrew

The circumstances of the death of Sergeant James McCaughan are not known to this archive. He is buried in a war cemetery in Myanmar and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission list his secondary unit as No. 3Commando. This Commando unit never served in that theatre of war. However the 3rd Commando Brigade (Nos.42RM and 44RM, and Nos.1 and 5 Army Commandos) did serve there.

MCDONALD, Alexander

Guardsman Alexander McDonald died during operations at Normandy.

MCGERTY, Francis

Sergeant Francis McGerty died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MCGONNIGLE, James

Guardsman James McGonnigle died during operations at Issel in Germany.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MELVILLE, Hugh Montgomery

Guardsman Hugh Melville, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area. He had been one of the replacements who joined No 3 in July 1944. [view].

From Brigadier Peter Young's book Storm from the Sea

MILLS, Joseph Wallace

Lance Sergeant Joseph Mills died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MILLS, Reginald Ashley

Guardsman Reginald Mills, 4 troop, died during operations at Normandy.

Extract from a letter sent by Herbert Beddows (3 Cdo)

(sent to the family of LCp Lionel Underwood [more...] who was killed in the same action.)

MILLS, Stanley Walter

Private Stanley Mills, 1 troop, died during operations at Normandy.

MITCHELL, Sydney Albert John

Lance Corporal Sydney Mitchell died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.

MITCHELL, William

Trooper William Mitchell died near Agnone, Sicily during the battle at Punta dei Malati Bridge, which was later renamed by Montgomery as 3 Commando Bridge. [1]+[2]

Extract from the Daily Record - Saturday 28 August 1943

MOON, Leonard Walter

Private Leonard Moon died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Aller.

Sources

CWGC

MURRAY, Hugh

Fusilier Hugh Murray died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

MURRAY, James Gardner

Private James Gardner Murray was killed during operations at Vaagso. [1]

Second Lieutenant Bruce Giles wrote to his parents "l was with your son at the time, and he met his death like a soldier and a gentleman. Thank God it was instant." [2]

NEEDHAM, Henry Joseph

Private Henry Needham died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

NEWELL, Leslie Scott

Lance Corporal Leslie Newell died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

NIXON, William Allan

Fusilier William Nixon died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.

NOLAN, Robert Joseph

Private Robert Nolan died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

OWEN, William Richard

Lance Corporal William Owen died during operations at Normandy.

PARSONS, Arthur Joseph

Private Arthur Parsons died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

PEEL, Clifford

Gunner Clifford Peel died in a firing range accident at Fort de L'Eau, Algeria.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando - Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2, author Brig. Durnford-Slater.

PERRIE, Thomas

Sergeant Thomas Perrie died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

PICKERSGILL, Ernest

Fusilier Ernest Pickergill died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

PIENAAR, W. F.

Lieutenant Pienaar, seconded to No 3 Commando from the South African Forces, died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge. He had been taken prisoner during the action, but with a group of others managed to escape thier captors. Lieutenant Pienaar was shot and killed during this escape.

POOLEY, John Bertram Vaughan

Major John Pooley MC died during operations at Normandy.

He had been promoted from the rank of Gunner in the Royal Artillery (TA) to be 2/Lt from the 10th January 1940. After joining No 3 Commando he was awarded the Military Cross whilst a T/Captain in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily.

^Sources

^CWGC

^{London Gazettes Publication date: 5 January 1940; Supplement: 34768; Page: 147.}

POVEY, Harold Thomas Andrew

Lance Sergeant Harold Povey died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

PRITCHARD, Wilfred Prestley

Gunner Wilfred Pritchard died as a result of operations at Vaagso.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

QUINN, Patrick Christopher

Lance Corporal Patrick Quinn died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

RABBETTS, Frederick Charles Norman

Private Frederick Rabbetts, 3 troop, died during operations in the Chateau d'Amfreville area of Normandy.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

RACE, James Andrew

Lance Corporal James Race died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

RHODES, Francis Mons

Private Francis Rhodes, known as 'Snowy', died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

Notes
Reference is made to him in our entry for Captain Richard Wills.

RICHARDS, George William

Private George Richards died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

RILEY, John

Private John Riley died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

ROBB, James

Private James Robb died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

ROBBINS, Albert William Frederick

Private Albert Robbins died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area [1+3]. He married Miss Doris Adelaide Standing a month earlier on the 10th May 1944 [2].

Sources

[1] CWGC.

[2] Report on his marriage in the Worthing Herald newspaper 12th May 1944.

ROBINSON, John James

Corporal John Robinson, 1 troop, died when shot by a sniper during operations at Le Mesnil.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

RUXTON, Anthony Fane

Captain Anthony Ruxton, M.C., died during operations at Agnone and 3 Commando Bridge. In 1942 he had been awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Dieppe.

SARGENT, Charles Edward

Gunner Charles Sargent died of gunshot wounds.

Sources

CWGC.

No 3 Cdo War Diary 1942 ref WO/218/34.

Notes

This Archive does not know the full circumstances, eg. where, how, battle, training, accident, etc. We do know that shortly before his death No 3 Commando had taken part in the Vaagso raid.

SHARP, Thomas Robert

Fusilier Thomas Sharp died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

SHAW, Harry

Company Sergeant Major Harry Shaw, 6 troop, died during operations at Normandy on DDay. Follow this link to a possible photo of Harry Shaw in an 'image of 6 troop.'

SINCLAIR, Alexander Innes

Lance Sergeant Alexander Sinclair died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

SKELTON, John

Lance Corporal John Skelton died during operations at Vaagso.

SMITH, Joseph

Gunner Joseph Smith died as a result of a ricochet from a bullet, or a fragment of stone or other hard material, cast up from the strike of a bullet in the course of military training.

Sources

CWGC.

No 3 Cdo War Diary June-Dec. 1940, ref WO/218/3.

SPIERS, Eric

Sergeant Eric Spiers died during operations in Normandy.

He had served with No 3 Cdo since at least June 1942 where he is pictured in a photo of 4 troop No 3 Commando.

STEWARD, John Arthur

Private John Steward died of wounds received in September 1943. He had been hospitalised from then until December when the Commando embarked for the UK, arriving back in Liverpool on the 4th January 1944.

Sources

CWGC.

The No 3 Commando War Diary.

Photo - His nephew Alan Martin.

SUTTON, Harry Slater

Private Harry Sutton died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

TEASDALE, Fred

Sergeant Fred Teasdale died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

THISTLEWOOD, Ronald Harry

Corporal Ronald Thistlewood, 5 troop, died during operations at the River Aller, Germany. The image of his original grave is located within our gallery.

Sources

THOMAS, James Howard

Captain James Thomas, 1st Forward Observation Unit Royal Artillery, was attached to No 3 Commando for the Dieppe raid when he was killed.

Sources

CWGC.

Grave Registration Report on the CWGC database.

TICKELL, Richard Maurice

Gunner Richard Tickell died during operations at Cassibile, Sicily.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

TUCHMANN, Bernard

Bernard Taylor , birthname Bernard Tuchmann, was attached to No 3 Commando and was killed during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.

Sources

CWGC

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

TUPPER, John William

Lance Corporal John Tupper died during operations in Normandy.

TURLEY, Frank William

Private Frank Turley died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2, author Brig Durnford-Slater.

UNDERWOOD, Lionel Harold

Lance Corporal Lionel Underwood died during operations at Normandy.

Extract from a letter sent by Herbert Beddows (3 Cdo) to Lionel's family

VASEY, Godfrey

Sergeant Godfrey Vasey died during early Italian beach reconnaissance.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando - Memoirs of a Fighting Commando by Brig. John Durnford-Slater.

VERNON, Charles Thomas

Private Charles Vernon died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

WADSWORTH, Hubert Samuel

Gunner Hubert Wadsworth, known as 'Micky', died during operations at Dieppe.

Gunner Wadsworth was attached to No 3 Commando on the 4th July 1942. Having survived the attack from German convoy and landing at Berneval (Yellow Beach 1) with Capt R. L. Wills of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry they reached the cliffs when Capt Wills was shot in the throat and passed out. Captain Wills, who was taken prisoner, the following year wrote to family to explain that Gunner Wadsworth's dead body was bought into a dressing station the morning after the raid.

WALL, William

Gunner William Wall died during operations at Dieppe.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

WAREING, Nicholas

Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Wareing died during operations at Agnone and the Punta dei Malati Bridge.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

WARREN, Edward

Private Edward Warren died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area. He had only joined the Commando the previous month as one of the July replacements to No 3 Commando.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

WHARTON, Bernard William

Gunner Bernard Wharton died during operations at Vaagso.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2, author Brig Durnford-Slater.

WHITTLES, Graham

Private Graham Whittles died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.

No. 3 Commando War Diary

14 July 1944 Chateau D'Amfreville

2310hrs - Intelligence Officer returns from 4 Troop patrol area. Patrol was withdrawn after evacuation of casualties. Enemy position mortared by Captain Pollard to finish withdrawal. Tpr Whittles killed, Lt Weedon, L/S McDonald, and Tpr Barlow wounded.

Sources

CWGC.

WILLIAMS, Albert

Fusilier Albert Williams died during operations at Termoli.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

WILLS, Herbert Charles

Private Herbert Wills died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland.

Sources

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

CWGC.

ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

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