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Location
Vis, Yugoslavia
Croatia
43° 2' 41.298" N, 16° 6' 16.5024" E
Sunday, January 16, 1944
Commando operations on or from the Dalmatian islands.
Read more here in our No 2 Commando History section.
40RM Cdo. Officers, Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
40RM Cdo. Roll of Honour
40RM Commando
Formed at North Barracks, Deal on the 14th February 1942 as the RM Commando, it was briefly known as "A" RM Commando, before being designated No. 40 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines. This was the only Royal Marine Commando formed entirely from volunteers as with the Army Commandos.
40RM Commando - HMS Fidelity
HMS Fidelity was sunk by torpedoes during a U Boat attack (U435) on the 30th December 1942 off the Azores. The U-boat reported a large number of survivors on rafts and in the water. All drowned in the rough seas as the weather deteriorated. The only survivors were a few who had launched a motor boat from the ship before the attack. Among the casualties were 53 members of 'T' Company 40 RM Commando who were on board. The letter 'T' was never used again by 40RM Commando for a Company.
40RM Commando - HMS Queen Emma
On 17th July 1943 HMS Queen Emma was in Augusta Harbour Sicily with 40 Royal Marine Commando on board when there was a bombing raid on the harbour. This caused numerous casualties and damage on board when concussion and shrapnel from a bomb caused a box of grenades to go off on the mess deck.
Entry from the 40 RM Commando war diary
(Source: National Archive file ref ADM 202 / 87)15 July 1943
1300hrs -arrive SYRACUSE harbour40RM Commando at Dieppe
The role of 40RM Commando during the Combined Operations raid at Dieppe raid was to assault and secure the harbour area.
Follow this link for the ROH of all the Commando Fallen at Dieppe
40RM Commando Nominal Roll
Below is a nominal roll of those who served in 40RM Commando. It is listed by order of surname.
A return by veterans to Yugoslavia
Written by Henry Brown OBE, Secretary of the Commando Association and first published in Commando Association newsletter 57 of September 1973. Image from our archive [view here] depicts Colonel Jack Churchill and his brother General Tom Churchill during the visit.
AINSWORTH, Richard Harold
Richard Ainsworth was awarded the British Empire Medal whilst an Acting T/ Corporal in 40 RM Commando, for gallantry in helping the wounded, in spite of his own injuries, when the ship in which he was serving, HMS Queen Emma, was attacked from the air.
The death of "Sgt. Richard Harry Ainsworth (40 & 47 RM Cdo) of Farlington, York", was announced in Commando Association newsletter 96 issued March 1993.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp 36259, page 5141.
ALEXANDER, John Moir
Marine John Alexander died during operations at Dieppe. He has no known grave.
Extract from the Dundee Courier
"Royal Marine Commando J. M. Alexander, 58 Mains Road, Dundee, has been reported missing whilst on combined operation. Aged 21, he joined up three years ago. His brother William is in the Royal Navy."
Sources
[1] CWGC.
ALTRINGHAM, Ronald Leslie
Marine Ronald Altringham died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
ANDREWS, Charles
Marine Charles Andrews died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
ANGUS, David Charles
Captain David Angus was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, zeal and skill during the attack on Sarande and the seizure of the Island of Solta.
The death of Captain Angus MC of St. Ninian, Stirling, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
Source
London Gazette 37013, page 1791.
ANSON, Harry Raymond Joseph
Marine Harry Anson died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
APPLEBY, William Thompson
Marine William Appleby died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
AYLETT, Basil McGonigle
Acting Sergeant Basil Aylett was awarded the Military Medal [1] for gallant and distinguished services in operations with 40RM Commando leading to the capture of Termoli.
BAIN, James Sydney
Sergeant Major James Bain died during operations at Sarande, Albania.
BALDOCK, Royce Edward Leonard
Marine Royce Baldock died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel.
Note
Awaits confirmation of Commando service.
BARCLAY, David Lovat
Major David Barclay was killed during operations at Normandy on D Day [1].
Born in May 1920, Dave Barclay entered the Corps in September 1938. He served in H.M.S. Norfolk for over two years and was appointed to 40th RM Cdo., subsequently transferring to the 41st Cdo. [2].
Sources
[1] CWGC
[2] Extract from the RM Globe and Laurel Nov. 1944 edition.
BARRINGTON, William Henry
Marine William Barrington died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Termoli.
BASHAM, Cyril Edward
Marine Cyril Basham died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
BATES, George Henry
Marine George Bates died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
BEADLE, Jeffrey Charles
Temporary Lieutenant Jeffrey Charles Beadle was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and outstanding determination whilst serving in Commando operations in the Adriatic, June, 1944, specifically the attack on Brac Island [more....] [1].
- 1967 (Major) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in the New Year's Honours list [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 37387, page 6085.
BEAVEN, Harwood Frederick George
Troop Sergeant Major Harwood Beaven was awarded the MM for bravery and great devotion to duty whilst operating with the Allied Armies in North-West Europe.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 37127, page 3090.
Cdo. Assoc. Newsletter 65 issued Sept 1977.
Image: A Plain Russet Coated Captain author Capt. John Day
BEESLEY, Jack
Sergeant Jack Beesley died during operations at Dieppe.
BEVAN, George Reginald
Marine George Reginald Bevan was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe.
Citation for Mne. G.R. Bevan
BISHOP, Arthur
Marine Arthur Bishop died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel.
BLAKE, Albert Henry
Corporal Albert Blake died of wounds in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Naval History website.
Notes
Bari War Cemetery
BLUCK, John Arthur
Marine John Bluck died during operations at Anzio.
BONE, Percy James
Marine Percy Bone died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
BOOTHROYD, Geoffrey
Marine Geoffrey Boothroyd died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
BOSTOCK, Stanley
Staff Sergeant Stanley Bostock was awarded the B.E.M. (Military Division) in the 1946 New Years Honours [1]. He had previously been attached to 40RM Commando [2].
He also received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy [3].
The death of "S/Sgt. Stanley Bostock, BEM. (40 RM Cdo) of Wollaton, Nottingham" was announced in Commando Association newsletter 66 issued March 1978 [2].
Sources
BRADLEY, John William Evance
Captain John Bradley was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in operations leading to the capture of Termoli.
Sources
London Gazette 36367, page 687.
National Archives file WO 373/47/146.
BRADLEY, William Joseph
Marine William Bradley died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
Sources
CWGC
[Image] His great niece, Tara Allen.
BRADSHAW, Leslie Charles
Marine Leslie Bradshaw, 10 Platoon, 'X' Coy, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe.
Recommendation
Operation Jubilee (Dieppe Area) 19th August 1942.
BREEN, Terence Edward
Marine Terence Breen was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe. [Source: London Gazettes Supp.
BREMNER, Alexander
Marine Alexander Bremner died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
BRISTOWE, Frank Hilary
Lieutenant Frank Bristowe served with 40 RM Commando from 1944 [1].
BROCKBANK, Maurice Chester
Captain Maurice Brockbank, 'C' troop, died during operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf. He had previously received a MiD whilst with 40RM Commando for "outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 36903, page 518
RM Officers 1939-45 www.unithistories.com
The book A Plain Russet-Coated Captain by Capt. John Day 45RM Cdo.
BROWN, Jack
Marine Jack Brown died during operations at Anzio.
Sources
CWGC.
Naval History website.
BROWN, Stephen Thomas Frederick
Marine Stephen Brown died of wounds in North Africa. He was originally buried in Borgel Cemetery (Military Plot), but was re buried at Medjez-el-Bab Cemetery on August 17, 1944.
Sources
CWGC.
Naval History website.
BROWNBRIDGE, Robert William
Marine Robert Brownbridge died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
In 1940 he received a MiD " for courage and devotion to duty during the withdrawals from Boulogne and Calais."
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 34941, page 5441.
BRYCE, William
Marine William Bryce died during operations on the Dalmatian Islands. The Naval history website record him as dying of wounds. 7 days before his death his Commando were engaged in Operation Flounced, an attack on the enemy held island of Brac.
BURFITT, Henry Thomas
Marine Henry Burfitt died during operations at Termoli.
BURGESS, Francis Edward Gualbert
Marine Francis Burgess died during operations at Anzio.
BUSTARD, Leslie Mears
Marine Leslie Bustard died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
CALDER, Harry Watt
Private Harry Calder, RAMC attached to 40 RM Commando, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his outstanding gallantry during operations at Lake Comacchio. [1]
CALLOW, Arthur John
Marine Arthur Callow died during operations at Dieppe.
Notes
Escalles Churchyard
Escalles is a village and commune on the coast road (N.40) from Calais to Boulogne, 8 miles (14 kilometres) south-west of Calais, whence there is a bus service. The British grave is in the southern part of the churchyard, some 20 yards south of the main path. (Source: CWGC.)
CAPES, Edward Albert
Lance Corporal Edward Capes died in Italy.
Notes
Bari War Cemetery
CATTERALL, John
Marine John Catterall died during operations at Dieppe.
CHAPMAN, Charles Clarence
Marine Charles Chapman died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
CHIVERALL, Richard Sydney
Lieutenant Richard Chiverall died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in Operation Ferdy at Vibo Valentia, known at the time as Porto San Venere.
COCKITT, Herbert
Marine Herbert Cockitt died during operations at Anzio.
COLBY, Gordon David
Lance Corporal Gordon Colby died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
COMYN, Alan Douglas
Captain Alan Comyn died during operations at Dieppe.
CONVERY, John James
Sergeant John Convery, 'Q' Troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1] for gallant and distinguished services in operations leading to the capture of Termoli.
Citation
Termoli 3/10/43.
COOMBER, Arthur William George
Marine Arthur Coomber died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
COOMBES, Peter Lonsdale
Marine Peter Coombes died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
COOPER, Brian Arthur
Lieutenant Brian Cooper died during operations at Termoli, Italy.
COOPER, Charles
Marine (Temporary Corporal) Charles Cooper received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy in 1944 [1].
The following year, now a Sergeant, Charles Cooper was awarded the M.M. [2], for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign when taking part in the operations in April, 1945, north of the Reno and west of Argenta [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 36676, page 4010.
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 36676, page 4010.
COPE, Herbert James
Marine Herbert Cope died in Italy.
Notes
Bari War Cemetery
CORCORAN, James Ernest Bertram
Corporal James Corcoran died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
CORNISH, Arthur Henry
Colour Sergeant Arthur Cornish died during operations in Sicily.
CRADDOCK, William Herbert Charles
Corporal William Craddock died during operations in Italy.
CRAIG, John Henry
Marine John Craig died during operations at Anzio.
CROSS, Leonard
Lieutenant Leonard Cross died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
DAY, Albert Ernest
Marine Albert Day died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
DAY, Reginald
Marine Reginald Day died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
DELAP, Peter
Captain Peter Delap, M.B. (R.A.M.C.), attached to 40RM Commando [1], was awarded the MC in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field [2].
Sources
[1] Commando Association newsletter 118.
[2] London Gazettes Supp. 36983, page 1427 published 15March 1945.
DENMARK, Robert Mclelland
Marine Robert Denmark died during operations in Sicily. He is buried in a collective grave with Mnes. Albert Wise [more....], Ernest William Porter [more....], and Frank Spencer [more....], all from 40RM Commando.
DIMARCO, Paul
Colour Sergeant Paul DiMarco died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
An account by Ron Perry of the action
DIXON, David George
Corporal David Dixon died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
DOWSON, Harry
Marine Harry Dowson died during operations in Sicily.
DUERDEN, Alfred
Corporal Alfred Duerden died during operations at Dieppe.
DUTTON, Charles Llewellyn
Lieutenant Charles Dutton died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
His brother Lieutenant Derek Alan Dutton, No 6 Commando, also died in service 14 days later.
ECREPONT, Edward William
Captain Edward Ecrepont was awarded the M.C. [1] for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty on the 22nd January 1944 when, after the crossing of the River Gargliano, Italy, he led two troops in seizing and successfully holding the essential feature to the North of Mount Castellucio [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 36583, page 3040.
[2] National Archives file WO 373/47/159.
EDWARDS, Maurice Albert
Marine Maurice Edwards died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
EPHRAUMS, Michael Jarvis
Captain Michael Ephraums MC died during operations at Termoli, Italy. He had previously been awarded the M.C. [2] for gallant and distinguished service whilst commander of 'A' troop at the Pachino Peninsula on the 10th July 1943 [3].
Sources
[1] CWGC
[2] London Gazettes Supp. 36229; Page: 4812.
[3] National Archives file WO373/47/133.
EVANS, George Albert
Marine George Evans died of wounds inflicted during operations in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Westminster Abbey Commando Roll of Honour file ref. National Archives DEFE/2/843
EVERALL, Henry John
Corporal Henry Everall died during operations at Dieppe.
FALLAS, Robert Scott
Lance Corporal Robert Fallas died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel.
FANTHAM, Maurice
Marine Maurice Fantham died in Italy on the 13th October 1943 of wounds received on the 10th October.
Extract from the Leamington Spa Courier - Friday 03 November 1944
FARRELL, Robert
Marine Robert Farrell died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
FINCH, Ernest Edward
Sergeant Ernest Finch died during operations in Italy.
FISHER, James
Corporal James Fisher died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
FISHER, John Charles
Corporal John Fisher died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma
FISK, George Ernest
Marine George Fisk died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
FORD, Francis Orme
Captain Francis Ford died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel.
FOSTER, Ronald Thomas
Lance Corporal Ronald Foster died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
FRANKLIN, Leslie Herbert
Marine Leslie Franklin died during operations in Sicily. His cause of death is recorded as illness on the Naval History website.
GANNER, James Maurice
Marine James Ganner died during operations at Anzio.
GEE, Donald Percy
Marine Donald Gee died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
GOODYER-KETTLEY, Frederick Rex
Marine Frederick Goodyer-Kettley died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
GORMAN, James John Thomas
Corporal James Gorman was awarded the MM for courage, leadership and resource in operations which led to the crossing of the Garigliano River in the face of determined opposition from the enemy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36474, page 1777. National Archives file WO 373/47/155.GORRIE, William Young
Marine William Gorrie died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
GOTTS, Eric William
Marine Eric Gotts died during operations at Dieppe.
GRANT-DALTON, Harry Were Foster
Captain Harry Grant-Dalton died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
GREY, Thomas Patrick
Marine Thomas Grey died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
GRIFFIN, Patrick
Marine Patrick Griffin died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
GUINAN, Harry William
The exact circumstances of the death of Marine Harry Guinan are not known to this archive.
HADFIELD, Robert William
Marine Robert Hadfield died in Italy.
Notes
Bari War Cemetery
HAMSTEAD, Edward Oliver
Marine Edward Hamstead died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
HARVEY, Leslie George
Lance Corporal Leslie Harvey died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
HARVEY, William Joseph Alonso
Colour Sergeant William Harvey died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
HARWOOD, Frederick Charles William
Colour Sergeant Frederick Harwood died during operations at Dieppe.
HASTINGS, Frank Reginald
Lance Corporal Frank Hastings died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
HAYS, Robert Griffen
Marine Robert Hays died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
HEATH, Albert Stuart
Corporal Albert Heath died during operations at Dieppe.
HEBDEN, Richard
Marine Richard Hebden died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HELLINGS, Peter William Craddock
On the 6th September 1940 it was announced that Lieutenant Peter Hellings RM had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for courage and devotion to duty during the withdrawals from Boulogne and Calais [1].
- 1943 (Acting Major)(40RM Commando) awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in operations leading to the capture of Termoli [2].
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12th February 1946 (Captain)(Acting Lieutenant Colonel) received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in NW Europe [3].
HENDERSON, Alfred Walter
Sergeant Alfred Henderson died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HERD, Alexander Frederick
Marine Alexander Herd died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HERMAN, Douglas Alfred
Marine Douglas Herman died during operations at Anzio.
HERYET, George William
Corporal George Heryet died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
HEWSON, William Bertram
Marine William Hewson died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HILDRETH, Harry Lowe
Marine Harry Hildreth died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HILES, William Jenkin
Captain William Hiles died during operations at Sarande, Albania.
HILL, Bertram Peter
Lieutenant Bertram Hill died during operations in the Dalmatian Islands. His death is reported on the Naval History website as being caused by an explosion.
HILL, Henry William
Sergeant Henry Hill died during operations at Lake Comacchio. He received his MiD for "gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy."
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 36676, page 4010.
HILL, Reginald Hemming
Marine Reginald Hill died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HOBBS, Victor Frederick
Marine Victor Hobbs died during operations at Lake Commachio, Italy.
An account by Ron Perry of the action
In the beginning of 1945, at the end of the Italian campaign, we made our last break-through for the 8th Army. I was in Y troop of 40 Commando, Royal Marines, the leading troop in this action. We met some resistence by a canal near to what is now Lake Como. We were detailed to take two bridges and a power plant, which was our particular objective. This was along a spit of land alongside Lake Como.
HOPE, William Morgan
Sergeant William Hope was awarded the Military Medal [1] for gallantry, leadership, and outstanding determination during Operation Impact [more....] in Italy on 11/12th April 1945. The award recommendation concludes with the following words "Throughout the entire action this S.N.C.O. displayed the utmost bravery and complete disregard for his own life. His devotion to duty and encouragement to his section on the death of his section officer was an inspiration to all around him." [2].
HOPPER, Norman Charles
Marine Norman Hopper died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.
HOUGHTON, Robert Dyer
Acting Major Robert Houghton, Second in Command of 40RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for bravery, endurance and inspiring devotion to duty whilst serving in Commando operations in the raid on Dieppe, 19th August, 1942, and later as prisoner of war in
HUBBARD, Geoffrey Robert
Marine Geoffrey Hubbard died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in Operation Ferdy at Vibo Valentia, known then as Porto San Venere.
HUMPHREYS, Harry
Marine Harry Humphreys died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
HUMPHRIES, Joseph
Marine Joseph Humphries was taken prisoner in the Dieppe Raid. He was one of a work party at Lamsdorf POW Camp who escaped and were shot. The headstone at his Grave states "Royal Marines" followed by "Commando".
In March 1946 it was announced In London Gazettes that he had received a posthumous award of Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 37499, page 1368
HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY, Herbert Oliver
Captain Herbert Huntington-Whiteley died during operations at Le Havre.
HURST, John
Marine John Hurst died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
HUTCHINSON, James
Marine James Hutchinson died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity was torpedoed and sunk.
Sources
CWGC.
[Image] Mark H. (via CVA forum message).
JACKSON, Thomas
Lance Corporal Thomas Jackson died during operations at Anzio.
JAGGARD, Peter
Marine Peter Jaggard died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in Operation Ferdy at Vibo Valentia, known at the time as Porto San Venere.
JAMES, George Henry
Lance Corporal George James died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
JAMES, Russell Keith
Marine Russell James died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
JAY, Francis Hubert
The circumstances of the death of Trooper Francis Jay are not known to this archive. At the time of his death he was attached to 40RM Commando, 2 Special Service Brigade.
[Source: CWGC]
JEFFERS, Michael
Marine Michael Jeffers died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
JOCKAM, George Frank Forbes
Marine George Jockam* received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy.
Sources
[1] London Gazette Supp. 36676, page 4010.
[2] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Maj. J.C.Beadle MBE, MC, RM.
Notes
* Surname spelt as in LG entry; spelt as JOCKHAM in source @ [2].
JOHNSON, Ronald
Marine Ronald Johnson was killed during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel.
Note
Awaits confirmation of Commando service.
JONES, John
Marine John Jones died during operations at Sicily.
KELLY, John Francis
Marine John Kelly died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
KENDRICK, Roy
Marine Roy Kendrick died in Italy. The Naval History website records cause of death as an accident.
Notes
Bari War Cemetery
KENNEY, Howard
The exact circumstances of the death of Marine Howard Kenney are not known to this archive.
Bari War Cemetery
KILBRIDE, Joseph
Corporal Joseph Kilbride died during the period 40RM Commando were engaged in the invasion of Sicily. The exact circumstances of his death are not known to this archive.
KINNEAR, Ernest Arthur
Sergeant Ernest Kinnear was awarded the M.M. (periodic) [1] for gallant and distinguished service shown during operations in Italy at Lake Comacchio, and on the enemy held Dalmatian Island of Brac.
KLINCKE, Edward Sydney
Marine Edward Klincke died during operations in Italy.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
LAGOR, Reginald Arthur
Marine Reginald Lagor died along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed and sunk.
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