'47RM Cdo. Roll of Honour'
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ANSELL, Ronald Edwin
Marine Ronald Ansell died during operations at Normandy.
ASHCROFT, Victor
Marine Victor Ashcroft died of wounds at the 12th Canadian General Hospital, Bruges, Belgium.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BAINBRIDGE, Cyril
Marine Cyril Bainbridge died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BAXTER, George Henry
Marine George Baxter died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BEDWORTH, Horace William
Marine Horace Bedworth died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BEE, Eric Ernest
Sergeant Eric Bee died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BORNE, Frederick
BRADLEY, Arthur John
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.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
BREHME, Reginald Herbert Ronald
Sergeant Reginald Brehme died during operations at Westkapelle. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
BUCHANAN, Joseph
Lance Corporal Joseph Buchanan died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
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.
CARTER, Arthur Edward
Marine Arthur Carter died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Notes
Source at [2] above shows 'Died at Sea'. See Linked Content below re operation.
CATTS, John Henry
Lance Corporal John Catts died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
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.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
COLLINS, James Washington
Marine James Collins died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
Source at [2] above shows first name as John.
COUSINS, Terence Frederick

- 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 Special Service Group [3].
DAVID, Edward Neville
Lance Corporal Edward David died during operations at Normandy.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
DAVIES, Albert Stanley
Marine Albert Davies died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
'From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
DAVIES, William Neville
DAY, James Edward
Marine James Day died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
DERRICK, Martin
Marine Martin Derrick died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
'From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Professor (Captain) John Forfar MC, Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
DUKE, Andrew

Marine Andrew Duke, from Belfast, died during operations at Walcheren. At the time of his death 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.
DUTTON, Cyril
Marine Cyril Dutton died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
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.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
From Omaha to the Scheldt, author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC, Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
EVANS, Cyril
Marine Cyril Evans 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.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
EVANS, Edward James

EVANS, John Edward Morgan
Marine John Evans died during operations at Normandy.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FAWCETT, Joseph
Marine Joseph Fawcett died of wounds inflicted during the Westkapelle landings on D Day at Walcheren [1][1a][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. Marine Fawcett died during this journey [2].
Extract from the Liverpool Evening Express - Friday 08 December 1944
FEACEY, James Richard
Major James Feacey died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FEE, Denis
Marine Denis Fee died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
From Omaha to the Scheldt, author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC, Medical Officer 47RM Cdo.
FELLOWS, Peter Brearley
Marine Peter Fellows died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
See Linked Content below.
FEWTRELL, Charles Henry
Marine Charles Fewtrell was reported missing persumed killed at sea during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FLAHERTY, John
Marine John Flaherty died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FLANNAGAN, John

FLEET, Arthur
Marine Arthur Fleet died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
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.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
'From Omaha to the Scheldt' author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. Medical Officer.
FLETCHER, William Robert Dennis
Lance Corporal William Fletcher died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
'From Omaha to the Scheldt' author Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. Medical Officer.
GARDENER, Michael Chase
GOUDE, Michael Herbert
Marine Michael Goude died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
GREENHALGH, Samuel
GRIFFITHS, John Herbert
GRIMSDELL, Maurice Herbert
GUYMER, Arthur William
HAYWARD, Norman Albert William
HUBBARD, Ronald Leslie
Marine Ronald Hubbard was reported missing presumed killed during operations in North West Europe. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
HUGHES, Denis
Sergeant Dennis Hughes died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
JENKINS, Alec Arthur
Corporal Alec Jenkins died during operations at Normandy, France.
JONES, Noel
Corporal Noel Jones died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
See Linked Content below.
KEMP, John
Marine John Kemp died in France. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Dozule.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KINLOCH, William Charles Doyle
Marine William Kinloch died on D Day during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
LAWTON, Edward Gerald
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
LONGDEN, Alan
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
LUMSDEN, John
Marine John Lumsden was shot and killed by a sniper died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
MAUD, Norman Smith
Marine Norman Maud died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy. He was one of twenty three 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.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
MCGREGOR, Duncan Ferguson
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
MILLS, George William Frank
Marine George Mills died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
See Linked Content below.
MORLEY, Colin Noel
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MUIR, James
Marine James Muir died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
NICHOLL, Francis
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
NORIE, George
Marine George Norie died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
OATES, Brian
Marine Brian Oates died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
PATEY, Kenneth Gordon
PAYNE, Harry
PETTIT, Robert Alan
PLANK, Harold Henry
PRY, Benjamin Charles Henry
PUDDICK, John Edward
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
RACKHAM, Robert Frederick
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
REDMAN, William
Marine William Redman died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
REYNOLDS, Bartholomew Charles Vice Willoughby
Marine Bartholomew Reynolds died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
RIPINER, Charles Stephen
Corporal Charles Ripiner died in Holland. At the time of his death 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.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/136.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
ROBERTSON, George
CWGC.
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, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
SMITH, John
Marine John Smith died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
SMITH, Thomas William Currie
Marine Thomas Smith died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
SPEAR, William James Clement
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. author 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
STICKINGS, Brian John
STOVELL, William Charles
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, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
TATTON, Norman Yates
TEED, Kenneth Talbot
Corporal Kenneth Teed, married and from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, was reported missing presumed died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
THATCHER, Albert George May
Marine Albert Thatcher, 'B' troop, died of wounds he received during the allied landings at Westkapelle, Walcheren. 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.
Sources
CWGC
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. Medical Officer and author of 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
TOWLE, William Harry
Marine William Towle died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
TULL, Arthur Frederick Percival
Marine Arthur Tull died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Births registered in Jul/Aug/Sept.1922 in West Ham.
TULLETT, Denis Archibald Ronald
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
TURNER, Anthony
TURNER, Stanley Henry Richard
Marine Stanley Turner died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
TYNDALE-BISCOE, Wilfred Julian
UNSWORTH, James
WALKER, James Clough
Marine James Clough Walker, from Seaton Delaval in Northumberland, died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WALKER, Raymond
Marine Raymond Walker died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WALTON, Dennis Harding
WAYGOOD, Leonard Thomas
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WEBB, Robert Edward
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WEBB, Ronald Henry
Marine Ronald Webb died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WHITTAKER, Glyn Bateman
WILKINSON, Robert Moorelvin
Marine Robert Wilkinson died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
His brother also died in the war. T/223900 Private Arthur George Wilkinson, aged 26, RASC, was accidentally killed on the 13th July 1942. Grave: Slough (Stoke Road) Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Raymond
WILSON, George McLeod
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
WITHINGTON, John Vernon
Marine John Withington died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
YOUNG, Robert James
Lance Corporal Robert Young died during operations at Normandy.
ZAMMIT, Robert
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