Marine George Beach died during operations at Kangaw.

 

Marine Edward Bolam, from Low Fell in Gateshead, died during operations at Kangaw.

 

Corporal Arthur Dooley died in training at the Commando Basic Training Centre. 

 

19th September 1943.

 

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Marine Vincent Edwards died during operations at Kangaw.

 

Corporal Robert Fleming died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Sergeant Eric Gibson died in training at the Commando Basic Training Centre. The War Diary for 19th September 1943 states, "p.m. 2" mortar accident resulting in death of Sgt Gibson and Cpl A. Dooley, both of C Troop". 

 

His former occupation was "assistant golf professional"  and the cause of death is recorded as "multiple injuries head, neck, and chest."  He was seen after death by Capt. J.E. Symondson RAMC, Medical Officer at the CBTC.  

Sergeant Ronald Grant died during operations at Alethangyaw.

 

 

Lance Corporal Alfred Heath died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Sergeant Walter Hodnett died during operations at Alethangyaw.

 

 

Corporal Peter Kirby died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Marine Frank Lewis died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Reverend Harold Manger died during operations in Kangaw. He received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in the Far East.

 

 

Captain Arthur Martin, Signals Troop, and one of the original 3rd RM Bn., officers, was killed during operations at Kangaw. He received a MiD for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.

 

Marine James Morrison died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Marine Desmond Nelson, 'A' troop, died [1] at Silchar as a result of contracting cerebral malaria. This was the first fatality brought about by disease. Rev. F.W. Cornwall R.N.V.R. conducted his funeral at Silchar Cemetery (Gauhati). The escort, firing party, and pallbearers, were all from his troop. [2].

 

Marine Alan Owen, X troop, died [1] in a traffic accident whilst the Commando were based at Ashurst just a few days after their redesignation as a Commando unit, and the day before the whole Commando moved to Achnacarry for their Commando training. He was hit by a jeep driven by an American serviceman [2].

 
Sources
[1] CWGC
[2] The book '44 RM Commando, Achnacarry to the Arakan', author Tony Mackenzie.

 

Marine Charles Palmer from Newcastle died during operations at Kangaw.

 

Corporal Thomas Pemberton received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.

Marine Eric Polkinghorne died [1] on active service during operations in Burma [2]. 

 

 

Marine Douglas Scott, from Hexham, died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Marine Donald Shore died [1] from enemy shell fire during operations at Kangaw [2].

 

 

Marine John Stockwell, 3 Commando Brigade Signal Troop, died during operations at Kangaw.

 

In the Third Jungle Book Issue 9 page 57 at the end of an article on the Brigade Signal Troop (BST) the following is written, "To complete this story of the B.S.T. it is well to remember the BEM and three MiD's that have been awarded the troop, and to deplore the loss in action of an old member - Jack Stockwell. To his wife go the troop's deepest sympathy and sincerest wishes for the future."

 

Marine John Ternent died during operations at Kangaw.

 

 

Marine William Watkins died of cerebral malaria contracted during operations in the Far East.

 

 

Lieutenant Augustus White received a MiD for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.