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46RM Commando
On 1 August 1943 whilst based at 'A' camp, Piddlehinton, Dorset, the 9th RM Bn., was redesignated No. 46 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines. Their Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Campbell Richard Hardy, remained as CO of the Commando.
46RM Commando Nominal Roll
Below is a nominal roll of those who served in No.46 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines. 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.
ALLEN, Athole Jack
ANDERSON, Albert
Marine Albert Anderson died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
ANDREWS, W.M.W.
Post war member of the original Commando Association with whom they lost contact. Last known address: BFPO 63, Bahrain.
ATHERTON, Joseph
ATHERTON, William Temperley

Marine William Atherton, 'B' troop, died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
BAILEY, Arthur, A.
BAILEY, Jack

Corporal Jack Bailey, 'A' troop, died of wounds inflicted during operations at Sallenelles.
BEGBIE, William Bell

BIBBEY, Newman James
Sources
National Archives files ADM201/111.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
BRADLEY, Verdun Gregson
Marine Verdun Bradley died during operations at the River Elbe crossing in Germany.
BROOKS, William Elias

Corporal William Brooks, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
BROWN, A.J.J.

Marine Brown, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt P.K.W. Johnson RM, published 1946 for veterans.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
BULLOCK, Geoffrey, H.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Stockport, Cheshire.
BURROWS, Derrick Trevor
BURT, W.R.
Served in both 46 and 47RM Commandos. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Grangemouth, Scotland.
BURTON, Harold Rex
- October 1944 Second in Command 46RM Commando [2].
- April 1945 3 Commando Brigade HQ [3].
BUSCALL, John Allan

- 1942 PLY/X 561 Sgt John Allan Buscall RM promoted Lieutenant [2]
- August 1943 joined 46RM Commando 'Z' troop rank Lieutenant [3].
- Acting Major, Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in NW Europe [4].
BUTTERY, George Desmond
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.
BUTTRESS, Reginald Arthur

Troop Sergeant Major Reginald Buttress, 'A' troop, died during operations on Hill 112 at Dozule, France .
CANTLAY, Stanley Dalziel
Corporal Stanley Cantlay died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
CASSON, Robert

CHANDLER, Jack Henry
Sources
CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
CHARLWOOD, Harry

Marine Harry Charlwood, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during the attack on Rots, Normandy, 11 June 1944. Wounded, captured and a prisoner of war until liberated when the prison camp was overrun by the 11th Armoured Division near Lubeck in May 1945.
CLARK, William George

Troop Sergeant Major William Clark died during operations at the River Rhine crossing, Germany.
CLARKE, Thomas

Marine Thomas Clarke was a Signaller in 48RM Commando until May/June 1945 when he moved to 46RM Commando.
COFORD, Alan, E.
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.
COOK, William Henry

Son of Robert and A. Cook, of Birmingham.
COOPER, Samuel
COYLE, Michael

Marine Michael Coyle died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
CUMNER, Ronald Gethin
Sergeant Ronald Cumner, 'B' troop, received a Mention in Despatches for good work with the 21st Army Group. He also served in 46RM Commando.
CUNDALL, Arthur

Marine Arthur Cundall died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller near Hademstorf village.
DAVIDSON, George

DAVIES, John Charles

DEAN, Frederick Edward
Marine Frederick Dean, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, France.
DENTON, Harry

DEWBERRY, Charles William


Marine Charles Dewberry, 'A' troop, died at the Royal West Sussex Hospital Chichester from injuries received in an accidental fall [1][2].
DOCWRA, Charles Edward
Captain Charles Docwra received a Mention in Despatches for good service while operating with the 21st Army Group.
DONALDSON, Charles Harvey

DONNELLY, Peter
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
DOWNS, Jack

Marine Jack Downs, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
DUROSE, Sam
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.
EASTON, Norman Kidston
ENGLAND, James Patterson
FACEY, Robert

FARGHER, John P.

Marine John Fargher died in France during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
FAULKNER, Jack
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.
FLOOD, John

Marine John Flood died in Germany during operations at the River Aller.
FYVIE, George

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].
GARLICK, Reuben William


GIBBON, John Douglas
GODDEN, Anthony, J.

Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] Prisoners of War Records / National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
GRAY, Thomas Malcolm
- Commanding Officer 41RM Commando on D Day, awarded the Military Cross.
HARDY, Campbell Richard

HARLAND, Alexander Francis McDonald

CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
HARRIS, Ian Walter

HARRIS, Roy Edward

Marine Roy Harris, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
HART, W. J.
Lieutenant Hart was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, Normandy.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM, published 1946 for veterans.
HAZELL, James Henry
Citation
HEWITT, Albert John Henry

HILL, Ronald William Philip
HORDELL, John Edward

Marine John Hordell, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
HOUGHTON, Frederick Alexander
Sergeant Frederick Houghton died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
HOWS, Leslie George

[Image] Mark Robson (grandson).
JAMES, William John
Marine William James died during operations at Beuzeville, France.
JERRAM, Anthony Patrick

Lieutenant Anthony Jerram, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel.
JOHNSON, Cyril (LCpl)

Lance Corporal Cyril Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
JOHNSON, Henry Stuart

Marine Henry Johnson, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
JOHNSON, Philip Kemble Walter

JONES, Ernest George

JUDD, Thomas Charles Frederick

Marine Thomas Judd, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
KENNEDY, P.L.
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.
KIDDIE, Robert Thomson
KIDWELL, Trevor (46RM Cdo) letter after his death
Marine William Trevor Kidwell
KIDWELL, William Trevor

KIMBER, Robert George
LAWSON, Clifford
LEDGER, Thomas Musgrove

Sergeant Thomas Ledger, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
LEE, John

LEEMING, William Cedric

Troop Sergeant Major William Leeming died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
LIVSEY, Kenneth
Marine Kenneth Livsey died during operations at the River Rhine crossing in Germany.
LUNN, Charles Frederick

Marine Charles Lunn, 'X' troop, died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy, France.
LYNHAM, Bernard William

MALLORIE, Herbert

MAY, Herbert

Marine Herbert May, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy, on 11 June 1944.
MCCARTHY, Peter Francis
MCCARTHY, Richard
MCFALL, Robert

Corporal Robert McFall, 'B' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
MCKINLAY, William Simpson
Corporal William McKinlay received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
MILLER, John

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.
MOODY, Sidney Louis

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.
MOORE, Donald Murray
Corporal Donald Moore was taken prisoner of war in June 1944 during operations at Rots, France.
MURRAY, John

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.
MUSGRAVE, Kenneth

Marine Kenneth Musgrave, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
MUSTEY, Reginald W.

Marine Reginald Mustey, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
NELSON, Alexander
Marine Alexander Nelson died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany.
NEWBY, Kenneth

NORTHOVER, F.P.H.

Served in 'B' Troop.
NUNN, Richard Geoffrey

O'CONNOR, G.

Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
O'ROURKE, J.T.

Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
PALMER, Eric Charles Ernest
PARKER, John

PICKERING, J.

Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
PIERCE, Barry Walter

PIZEY, James General

Marine James Pizey died during operations at Beuzeville, France.
PONSFORD, John William

Marine John Ponsford died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
REED, Oliver William
Corporal Oliver Reed received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
RENNIE, William
Marine William Rennie was awarded the MM for distinguished service whilst attached to the Allied Armies in the invasion operations in North West Europe.
RIDER, Leonard George

Marine Leonard Rider, a former dockyard worker from Barking, died in Germany during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel.
ROBERTSON, Harry Scrimgeour

ROGERS, Albert William

Corporal Albert Rogers, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
ROWE, Edward George

SACHS, Herbert
SAUNDERS, Lionel
SCULLION, James Patrick

SIMPSON, John Denys Stenhouse
SKEATH, Norman Albert
SMALL, J

Lance Corporal Small, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
SMALLMAN, Joseph Stevens
Marine Joseph Smallman died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
SMITH, James Thomas Richardson

STANCOMBE, Christopher

Troop Sergeant Major Christopher Stancombe, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
STOKES, Samuel

Corporal Samuel Stokes, 'X' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 25 August 1944 during operations at Beuzeville, France. Post war member of the Commando Association from the West Midlands.
SUTTON, John Ormerod

SYMONDS, Idwal Eric

Sources
Prisoners of War Records / National Archives files ADM201/111.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
TAYLOR, Eric

TEAGUE, Bryan John

TEAR, Walter Wilfred
TITMUSS, William George
TOMKINS, Jack Samuel Richard
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.
VARDY, Thomas

VOGEL, Egon
WARNER, M
Source: RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
WEARING, David John

Educated at Oulton High School, Liverpool where he was captain of the school rugby team. A keen rock climber he was employed at the ICI Factory in Runcorn before enlisting in 1943 [3].
WHEELER, Alexander Victor

Marine Alexander Wheeler, 'A' troop, died during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
WHITAKER, James

WILLIAMSON, Edward
Post war member of the Commando Association from Thornaby, Teeside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 102 (1996).
WILSON, Harry

WOOLLAM, George Arthur

- 46RM Commando from 1943 onwards.
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