ADAM, Ian William
Lieutenant Ian Adam died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas [2].
'47RM Cdo. Roll of Honour'
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ANSELL, Ronald Edwin
Marine Ronald Ansell died during operations at Normandy.
ASHCROFT, Victor
The cause of death of Marine Victor Ashcroft is not known by this archive. At the time of his death his Commando were in Belgium preparing for the planned attack at Walcheren.
BAINBRIDGE, Cyril
Marine Cyril Bainbridge died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BAXTER, George Henry
Marine George Baxter died during operations at Normandy.
BEDWORTH, Horace William
Marine Horace Bedworth died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BEE, Eric Ernest
Sergeant Eric Bee died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BORNE, Frederick
Lieutenant Frederick Borne died during operations at Troarn, Normandy.
Sources
CWGC
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
BRADLEY, Arthur John
Sergeant Arthur Bradley died during operations at Normandy.
On the 6th October 1942 it was announced that he had received a MiD, along with others, for "bravery, endurance and sustained devotion to duty in H.M. Ships Aurora, Avon Vale, Lance, Legion, Kingston, Penelope, and at Malta, during and after the passage of an important Convoy."
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 35733, page4353.
BREACH, Ernest Thomas Lloyd
Marine Ernest Beach was killed by enemy machine gun fire during operations at the inner harbour area of Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.
BREHME, Reginald Herbert Ronald
Sergeant Reginald Brehme died during operations at Westkapelle.
BUCHANAN, Joseph
Lance Corporal Joseph Buchanan died during operations at Walcheren.
BUNYAN, Kenneth Charles
Marine Kenneth Bunyan died during operations at Normandy on D day.
CABLE, Albert Victor
Marine Albert Cable died during operations at Normandy.
The date of his death tallies with that of a Fighting Patrol (raid) from his Commando to breach the enemy line beyond La Grande Ferme du Buisson and take prisoners. It set out at 0330hrs and was led by Lieut. O'Brien and acompanied by Lieut. Collet with 14 volunteers. With the enemy alerted by the explosion of a mine a fire fight occurred resulting in casualties.
CARTER, Arthur E.
Marine Arthur Carter died during operations at Normandy.
CATTS, John Henry
Lance Corporal John Catts died during operations at Normandy.
CHATFIELD, Alfred James
Lance Corporal Arthur Chatfield, R.A.M.C., attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Normandy.
CLARK, Douglas James
Marine Douglas Clark died during operations at Normandy.
COLLINS, James Washington
Marine James Collins died during operations at Normandy.
COUSINS, Terence Frederick
Captain Terence Cousins died during operations at Normandy [1]. He received a posthumous MiD for his gallantry and leadership whilst attacking an enemy bunker at Port-en-Bessin during which he was killed [2]. There is a memorial at this location in his memory.
Born in April 1922 Freddy Cousins entered the Corps in September 1940. On completion of training he was appointed to H.M.S Cumberland where he remained until 1943. He later joined the S.S. Group [3].
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DAVID, Edward Neville
Lance Corporal Edward David died during operations at Normandy.
DAVIES, Albert Stanley
Marine Albert Davies died during operations at Walcheren.
DAVIES, William Neville
Marine William Davies died during operations at Normandy.
He was part of a large fighting patrol of 4 troops and the heavy weapons troop sent against the enemy lines north east from La Grande Ferme commencing at 2115hrs on the 18th. It was hoped to be an in out raid to gather intelligence, capture prisoners, and weaken the enemies morale. Mne. Davies was killed during this raid.
DAY, James Edward
Marine James Day died during operations at Walcheren.
DERRICK, Martin
Marine Martin Derrick died during operations at Walcheren.
DUKE, Andrew
Marine Andrew Duke, from Belfast, died during operations at Walcheren. The date of his death coincides with the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 25 November 1944 - via The Britsh Newspaper Archive.
DUTTON, Cyril
Marine Cyril Dutton died during operations at Normandy.
DYKE, Frederick John
Corporal Frederick Dyke died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando took part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
EVANS, Cyril
Marine Cyril Evans died during operations in North West Europe.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando took part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
EVANS, Edward James
Corporal Edward Evans died during operations at Walcheren.
EVANS, John Edward Morgan
Marine John Evans died during operations at Normandy.
FAWCETT, Joseph
Marine Joseph Fawcett died of wounds inflicted during the Westkapelle landings on D Day at Walcheren. [1]+[2]
Due to weather conditions between the 2nd and 5th November casualties were not able to be evacuated and had to be retained ashore in crowded tented facilities. Eventually more than 70 were evacuated by one LCT on the 6th November, the journey to Ostend taking 10 hours due to the weather. Mne Fawcett died during this journey. [2]
FEACEY, James Richard
Major James Feacey died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FEE, Denis
Marine Denis Fee died during operations at Walcheren.
FELLOWS, Peter Brearley
Marine Peter Fellows died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FEWTRELL, Charles Henry
Marine Charles Fewtrell died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FLAHERTY, John
Marine John Flaherty died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FLANNAGAN, Joe
Marine Joe Flannagan, 'X' troop, from Gateshead, died during operations at Walcheren.
Sources
CWGC.
[Image] Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tuesday 06 February 1945 © Trinity Mirror. Image created courtesy of The British Library Board.
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FLEET, Arthur
Marine Arthur Fleet died during operations at Normandy.
FLETCHER, Teddy Pearce
Sergeant Teddy Fletcher died during operations at Normandy. He was leading his section in attacking an enemy bunker at Port-en-Bessin when killed.
FLETCHER, William Robert Dennis
Lance Corporal William Fletcher died during operations at Walcheren.
GARDENER, Michael Chase
Lieutenant Michael Gardener died during the period his Commando were engaged in defending the main approach from North Holland to Antwerp by the River Maas near the damaged Keizersveer Bridge. He was leading a patrol that was ambushed by the river just North of Geertruidenberg.
GOUDE, Michael Herbert
Marine Michael Goude died during operations at Normandy.
GREENHALGH, Samuel
Marine Samuel Greenhalgh died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas [2].
Account by the Medical Officer Captain John Forfar M.C.
GRIFFITHS, John Herbert
Marine John Griffiths died in an accident.
Source
CWGC grave concentration report.
GRIMSDELL, Maurice Herbert
Lance Corporal Maurice Grimsdell died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
GUYMER, Arthur William
Marine Arthur Guymer died during operations in NW Europe.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando were holding a long section of the front line along the River Maas in the vicinity of Oosterhout. A major enemy offensive through the Ardennes took place this day and his Commando, along with 3 troops of 48RM Commando which had been attached to it, formed part of the defence of the port at Antwerp.
HAYWARD, Norman Albert William
Lieutenant Norman Hayward died of shrapnel wounds to his head inflicted when the LCT he was on board, LCT 18, was hit by a shell during the landings at Westkapelle.
Sources
CWGC
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. Medical Officer author of 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
HUBBARD, Ronald Leslie
Marine Ronald Hubbard died during operations at Walcheren.
HUGHES, Denis
Sergeant Denis Hughes died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
JENKINS, Alec Arthur
Corporal Alec Jenkins died during operations at Normandy.
JONES, Noel
Corporal Noel Jones died during operations at Normandy.
KEMP, John
Marine John Kemp died during operations at Normandy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Dozule.
KINLOCH, William Charles Doyle
Marine William Kinloch died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
LAWTON, Edward Gerald
Lance Corporal Edward Lawton died during operations at Westkapelle, Walcheren.
Notes
It is likely that he died of wounds as there was a military hospital close to Oostende New Communal Cemetery where some of the wounded, had been taken.
LONGDEN, Alan
Marine Alan Longden died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
LUMSDEN, John
Marine John Lumsden died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
MAUD, Norman Smith
Marine Norman Maud died [1] during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy [2].
He was one of 23 casualties treated at the regimental aid post for shrapnel or bullet wounds during their first four days at Sallenelles. Mne. Tatton [more....] died of wounds, and Mne Maud who had been missing on patrol, was killed [2].
MCGREGOR, Duncan Ferguson
Marine Duncan McGregor died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
MILLS, George William Frank
Marine George Mills died during operations at Normandy.
MORLEY, Colin Noel
Colour Sergeant Colin Morley died during operations at Normandy.
Whilst the Commando were heading along a country road in the direction of Putot-en-Auge they encountered an enemy patrol and C/Sgt. Morley was shot and killed.
MUIR, James
Marine James Muir died during operations at Westkapelle.
NICHOLL, Francis
Lance Corporal Francis Nicholl died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
NORIE, George
Marine George Norie died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
OATES, Brian
Marine Brian Oates died during operations at Normandy.
PATEY, Kenneth Gordon
Marine Kenneth Patey was shot and killed by a sniper during operations at Walcheren.
He died when his Commando were at Zwanenburg, clearing the enemy from the last of a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PAYNE, Harry
Marine Harry Payne was killed during operations at Walcheren.
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PETTIT, Robert Alan
Marine Robert Pettit died during operations at Walcheren.
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PLANK, Harold Henry
Company Sergeant Major Harold Plank was shot and killed during operations against an enemy gun emplacement on Walcheren.
Notes
PRY, Benjamin Charles Henry
Marine Benjamin Pry, Heavy Weapons Troop (HWT), died of wounds inflicted during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
The HWT had been acting as as stretcher bearers on this raid. Marine Wildman is quoted in the book 'From Omaha to the Scheldt', that as he passed Mne Benny Pry who had been seriously injured, Mne Pry said to him " Mind where you're treading Fred, I think I've lost my feet." Mne. Pry was rescued but died from his wounds.
PUDDICK, John Edward
Sergeant John Puddick died during operations at Walcheren. He was shot by a sniper whilst engaged in operations against enemy held batteries along the dunes west of Groot Valkenisse.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
RACKHAM, Robert Frederick
Sergeant Robert Rackham died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
REDMAN, William
Marine William Redman died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
REYNOLDS, Bartholomew Charles Vice W.
Marine Bartholomew Reynolds died during operations at Normandy.
RIPINER, Charles Stephen
Corporal Charles Ripiner died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
ROBERTSON, George
Corporal George Robertson died [1] of wounds inflicted at Port-en Bessin, Normandy [2].
The Medical Officer, Capt. Forfar M.C., described Cpl. Robertson as a "distinguished Scottish athlete."[2].
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
[1] CWGC.
[2] Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
ROWLINSON, Clifford
Marine Clifford Rowlinson died during operations at Normandy.
SAMBROOK, Wilfred Dennis
Marine Wilfred Sambrook died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SCOTT, Frank Leonard
Marine Frank Scott died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SMITH, Bernard George
Marine Bernard Smith died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SMITH, John
Marine John Smith died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SMITH, Thomas William Currie
Marine Thomas Smith died during operations at Normandy.
SPEAR, William James Clement
Company Sergeant Major William Spear, 'Q' troop, died [1] during operations at Walcheren. Whilst advancing with 2 sections of his troop to engage the enemy who were in a series of gun batteries along the dunes west of Klein Valkenisse, they encountered accurate enemy mortar fire resulting in his death and many others casualties [2].
STICKINGS, Brian John
Captain Brian Stickings died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas
STOVELL, William Charles
Marine William Stovell died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando took part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
STYLE, Michael George Hurrell
Lieutenant Michael Style, attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren.
SWEENEY, Edward John
Marine Edward Sweeney died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
TATTON, Norman Yates
Marine Norman Tatton died of wounds during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
TEED, Kenneth Talbot
Corporal Kenneth Teed died during operations at Walcheren.
THATCHER, Albert George May
Marine Albert Thatcher, 'B' troop, died of wounds he received during the allied landings at Westkapelle, Walcheren.
The 47 RM Commando Medical Officer, Captain John Forfar MC, describes the incident in which Mne. Thatcher received his fatal wounds in his book. He was on board LCT 18 when it was hit by a shell and he received shrapnel wounds. He was taken to a Beach Dressing Station but died the next day. [2]
Sources
[1] CWGC
TOWLE, William Harry
Marine William Towle died during operations at Normandy.
TULL, Arthur Frederick Percival
Marine Arthur Tull died during operations at Normandy.
TULLETT, Denis Archibald Ronald
Marine Denis Tullett died during operations at Normandy.
There is a possible photo of him in our gallery on this link
TURNER, Anthony
Marine Anthony Turner died of wounds during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
Due to weather conditions between the 2nd and 5th November casualties occuring during this time were not able to be evacuated and had to be retained ashore in crowded tented facilities.(Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
TURNER, Stanley Henry Richard
Marine Stanley Turner died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
TYNDALE-BISCOE, Wilfred Julian
Major Wilfred Tyndale-Biscoe died in a road traffic collision.
Sources
CWGC.
Report in the Western Gazette newspaper - Friday 28 January 1944.
UNSWORTH, James
Corporal James Unsworth died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
WALKER, James Clough
Marine James Clough Walker died during operations at Normandy.
WALKER, Raymond
Marine Raymond Walker died during operations at Normandy.
WALTON, Dennis Harding
Major Dennis Walton died [1] at Fecamp, Normandy, when on reconnaisance his jeep ran over a mine. Captain Stickings [more....] was wounded [2].
WAYGOOD, Leonard Thomas
Marine Leonard Waygood died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
WEBB, Robert Edward
Sergeant Robert Webb died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
WEBB, Ronald Henry
Marine Ronald Webb died during operations at Normandy.
WHITTAKER, Glyn Bateman
Lieutenant Glyn Whittaker died during operations at Normandy.
Son of Richard Henry and Maud Mercy Whittaker, of Hertford. His brother Pilot Officer Richard Clare Whittaker DFC, RAF, also fell [more....].
WILKINSON, Robert Moorelvin
Marine Robert Wilkinson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
His brother, T/223900 Pte. Arthur George Wilkinson, aged 26, RASC, died in the UK on the 13th July 1942. Grave: Slough (Stoke Road) Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Raymond
Marine Raymond Williams died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas [2].
Account by the Medical Officer Captain John Forfar M.C.
WILSON, George McLeod
Marine George Wilson died during operations at Walcheren.
WITHINGTON, John Vernon
Marine John Withington died during operations at Normandy.
YOUNG, Robert James
Lance Corporal Robert Young died during operations at Normandy.
ZAMMIT, Robert
Marine Robert Zammit died of wounds inflicted during operations at Normandy. He was part of a large fighting patrol of 4 troops and the heavy weapons troop sent against the enemy lines north east from La Grande Ferme commencing at 2115hrs on the 18th June. It was hoped to be an in out raid to gather intelligence, capture prisoners, and weaken the enemies morale. Mne. Zammit was wounded suffering severe chest and spinal injuries from which he died months later.
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