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Below is a nominal roll of those who served in 46RM Commando. It is listed by order of surname. The names are primarily compiled from the booklet issued to Veterans in 1946 entitled "The Story of 46 Commando, Royal Marines, by Captain P.K.W. Johnson, RM". The author specifies the Nominal Roll is of those who served between 6th June 1944 and 8th May 1945. However additional names will be added in the future whenever an individual's Commando Service has been established.
Marine Albert Anderson died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Post war member of the original Commando Association with whom they lost contact. Last known address: BFPO 63, Bahrain.
Marine William Atherton, 'B' troop, died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
Corporal Jack Bailey, 'A' troop, died of wounds inflicted during operations at Sallenelles.
Marine Verdun Bradley died during operations at the River Elbe crossing in Germany.
Corporal William Brooks, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Capt. John Buscall died whilst serving at the Commando School RM. [1]
In 1942 the then PLY/X 561 Sgt John Allan Buscall RM was promoted Lieutenant. [2]
In August 1943 on their formation, he joined 46RM Commando and served with with 'Z' troop of 46RM Commando. [3]
He received a MID for distinguished services in NW Europe whilst Lieutenant (Acting Major). [4]
Quartermaster Sergeant George Buttery, 40 Commando RM, who had served as a Marine in 46RM Commando during WW2, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
Troop Sergeant Major Reginald Buttress, 'A' troop, died during operations on Hill 112 at Dozule, France .
Corporal Stanley Cantlay died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
Marine Chandler, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Marine Harry Charlwood, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during the attack on Rots, Normandy. Wounded and taken prisoner of war he was transported to Marlag and Milad Nord camp in Germany. Released when the prison camp was overrun by the 11th Armoured Division near Lubeck in May 1945.
Troop Sergeant Major William Clark died during operations at the River Rhine crossing, Germany.
Marine Coford, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Marine Michael Coyle died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Sergeant Ronald Cumner, 'B' troop, received a Mention in Despatches for good work with the 21st Army Group. He also served in 46RM Commando.
Marine Arthur Cundall died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller near Hademstorf village.
Sources
CWGC.
Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
[image] Collection of Mne. Thomas Clarke courtesy of his grandson Nigel Tomsett.
Marine F.E. Dean, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives files ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Marine Charles Dewberry, 'A' troop, died at the Royal West Sussex Hospital Chichester from injuries received in an accidental fall [1][2].
The Hamshire Telegraph reported that Mne. Dewberry who was from Gunton Road Upper Clapton, was found dead whilst taking a bath at the TOC H Club in Chichester. A post mortem came to the conclusion that his death was thought to be due to a fall, possibly as he got out of the bath. The Coroner recorded a verdit of Accidental Death [3].
Captain Charles Docwra received a Mention in Despatches for good service while operating with the 21st Army Group.
Marine Jack Downs, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Sam Durose died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
Marine John Fargher died in France during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Lance Corporal Jack Faulkner received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group. Post war member of the Commando Association residing in Leighton Buzzrd, Bedfordshire.
Marine John Flood died in Germany during operations at the River Aller.
Marine George Fyvie, from Bucksburn, Scotland, died during operations at Beuzeville, France. His death was reported in a local newspaper at the time [see Linked Content below].
Marine Godden, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] Prisoners of War Records / National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Corporal Ian Harris, born Hans Hajos, attached to No 10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 troop ('X' troop), was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Sgt. Hewett was a police intake into the Commando and served in 'S' troop.
Marine John Hordell, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Sergeant Frederick Houghton died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Marine William James died during operations at Beuzeville, France.
Lieutenant Anthony Jerram, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel.
Lance Corporal Cyril Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Henry Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Thomas Judd, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Kennedy, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives files ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Sergeant Thomas Ledger, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Troop Sergeant Major William Leeming died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Kenneth Livsey died during operations at the River Rhine crossing in Germany.
Marine Charles Lunn, 'X' troop, died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy, France.
Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major Herbert Mallorie was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37464, page 909. National Archives file WO 373/47/99.Marine May, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Lance Corporal Richard McCarthy was a medic attached to 46 RM Commando and was awarded the MM for his gallantry during operations at Rots and Le Hamel.
Corporal Robert McFall, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Corporal William McKinlay received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
Marine John Miller, 'X' troop, died at the 77th British General Hospital, France, of wounds inflicted on the 20th August during operations at Hill 112, Dozule, Normandy.
Lance Corporal Sidney Moody, 'X' troop, died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Elbe.
Marine J. Murray, B troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Marine Kenneth Musgrave, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Alexander Nelson died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
Marine James Pizey died during operations at Beuzeville, France.
Marine John Ponsford died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Marine William Rennie was awarded the MM for distinguished service whilst attached to the Allied Armies in the invasion operations in North West Europe.
Marine Leonard Rider, a former dockyard worker from Barking, died in Germany during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel.
Corporal Albert Rogers, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Joseph Smallman died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
Troop Sergeant Major Christopher Stancombe, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Marine Symonds was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
Sources
Prisoners of War Records / National Archives files ADM201/111.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
Marine Jack Tomkins died at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, Sussex. At the time of his death the Commando were engaged in cliff assault and seaborne landing exercises in preparation for DDay.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
Lieutenant David Wearing died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel.
Marine Alexander Wheeler, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando