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Professor John Forfar took part in the BBC programme 'Destination D-Day: The Raw Recruits', and wrote this account of his commando's D-Day experiences as Medical Officer for 47RM Commando. He went on to write an excellent book about 47RM Commando called 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
An attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer. It had a harbour on the north side and was simply a segment of low-lying land between the main River Mass and the much narrower Oude Maas.
A German Paratroop Division, had taken up positions on Xmas Eve, and were well dug in at the top of a dyke on both sides of the island. A previous attempt by Polish Forces had been repulsed as was this attempt by the Commandos who suffered many casualties.
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Post war member of the original Commando Association with whom they lost contact. Last known address: BFPO 63, Bahrain.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Milngavie, Glasgow.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 105 issued Sept. 1997.
Marine Ronald Ansell died during operations at Normandy.
Hans Arenstein served under an alias of Harry Andrews. He was of the Jewish Faith and a member of 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando. He was attached to 47RM Commando at the time of his death.
nb. The date of death (10th) has been confirmed with the CWGC as being correct.
Post war member of the original Commando Association with whom they lost contact.
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.
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.
Marine Edward 'Ted' Battley was wounded during the capture of Port en Bessin on 7th June but was able to return to the unit in August just before the liberation of Fecamp. Later, on 1st November 1944 he was seriously wounded during the assault on Walcheren.
Marine George Baxter died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
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.
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.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 issued Sept. 2001.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
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.
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.
Gerry Brent ( birth name Gunter Harry Berendt) served in No 47RM and No 6 Cdo. Being of the Jewish faith and having escaped to Britain from his home in Berlin in 1938, he was sent to Canada at the outbreak of war classed as an enemy alien. However in 1941 he opted, when given the choice, to return to the UK where upon arrival he was subsequently reinterred, this time on the Isle of Wight.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Bristol, Avon.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 108 issued March 1999.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Lincolnshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued Feb. 2004.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Served in HQ Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
'47RM Commando From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Prof John Forfar MC (former MO 47RM Cdo).
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.
Marine Kenneth Bunyan died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Marine Albert Cable died during operations at Normandy.
[Source: National Archives files ADM201/111, Royal Marines Prisoners of War].
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.
Lance Corporal John Catts died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
Lance Corporal Arthur Chatfield, R.A.M.C., attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Normandy.
Marine Douglas Clark died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
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.
Sergeant Ronald Cumner, 'B' troop, received a Mention in Despatches for good work with the 21st Army Group. He also served in 46RM Commando.
HQ Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Leicester.
Commando Association newsletter 99 issued Sept. 1994.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Lance Corporal Edward David died during operations at Normandy.
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.
Marine James Day died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
Served in 'A' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
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.
Marine Jack Duff served in 'B' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association.
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.
Marine Cyril Dutton died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
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.
Lance Sergeant William Ellis was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazette 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO373/47/24.
Marine Roy Emsley, 'B' troop, was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
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.
Marine John Evans died during operations at Normandy.
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
Major James Feacey died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
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.
Marine Peter Fellows died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
See Linked Content below.
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.
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.
Marine Arthur Fleet died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
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.
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.
Captain Richard Flower was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren, Holland.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Wrexham.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Marine Derek Gadsden was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218. National Archives file WO 373/47/27.Sergeant Donald Gardner was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/25.
Sergeant Donald Gibson received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
Marine Michael Goude died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Marine James Griffin was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Medical Orderly in 'Y' Troop.
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.
Sergeant Dennis Hughes died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
Corporal Alec Jenkins died during operations at Normandy, France.
Lance Corporal John Jesney, RAMC attached to 47RM Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe. He was a Medical Orderly in 'A' Troop.
Sources
London Gazettes 36753, page 4791.
National Archives file WO373/49/479.
'47RM Commando From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Prof John Forfar MC (former MO 47RM Cdo).
Corporal Noel Jones died during operations at Normandy, France.
See Linked Content below.
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.
Also served in 44RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Kingsbury, London.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued Sept.2004.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Crawley.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
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.
Marine Frederick Lanyon was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
The death of Mne. Frederick Woodman Lanyon MM of Bodmin, Cornwall, was notified to members in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued September 2004.
Additional Source London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 998.Also served in 41RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Warrington.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued September 2004.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Marine John Lumsden was shot and killed by a sniper died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine William Macdonald was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/29.
Post war resided Australia.
[Source: Commando Association newsletter 75 issued Sept. 1982.]
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Wiltshire
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 issued March 2002.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
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.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Leeds.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 107 issued August 1998.
Kurt Meyer served under an alias of Peter Moody. He was of the Jewish Faith and a member of 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando. He was killed during operations in Normandy whilst attached to 47RM Commando.
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.
Marine James Muir died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
Marine George Norie died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Marine James Nuttall, RM Engineer Commando attached to 47RM Commando, died of wounds. His death is recorded in the War Diary for the RM Engineer Commando dated 19th October 1944. There it states he was wounded on the 11th and died on the 12th.
Lieutenant Albert Peter O'Brien, 47RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in operations in North-West Europe in July 1944 [1].
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Marine Brian Oates died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
Sergeant Mark Packer was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1].
Marine Kenneth Parker served with 47RM Commando during operations at Normandy on DDay, and subsequent operations throughout North West Europe. Post war he was active in the Royal Marines Association and became President of the R.M.A. Bristol branch.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Newark, Nottinghamshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 110 issued March 2000.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Also served 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Marine William Redman died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
Marine Bartholomew Reynolds died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
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.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Lincolnshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 issued March 1998.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Nottingham.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
Marine Clifford Rowlinson died during operations at Normandy.
Served in 'B' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Gateshead.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
Marine Wilfred Sambrook died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Marine Frank Scott died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Marine Harold Smedley served in 'Y' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing in Dyfed.
Marine Bernard Smith died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Marine John Smith died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Northampton.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 110 issued March 2000.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Marine Thomas Smith died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
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.
Lieutenant Michael Style, attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren.
Marine Edward Sweeney died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Stockport.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 issued March 2002.
Corporal Kenneth Teed, married and from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, was reported missing presumed died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
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.
Also served with 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Eastbourne.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued Feb. 2004.
Medical Orderly in 'Q' Troop.
Source
'47RM Commando From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Prof John Forfar MC (former MO 47RM Cdo).
Marine William Towle died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine Arthur Tull died during operations at Normandy, France.
Births registered in Jul/Aug/Sept.1922 in West Ham.
1945 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division). Post war member of the Commando Association residing Hertfordshire.
Sources
London Gazette 37119, page 2941. (HM Birthday Honours).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Marine Stanley Turner died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
Marine James Clough Walker, from Seaton Delaval in Northumberland, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Marine Raymond Walker died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Marine Ronald Webb died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Fulham.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 issued March 1998.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Served in the Heavy Weapons Troop.
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.
Marine John Withington died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Coggeshall, Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 105 issued Sept. 1997.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Commando Association list of WW2 RM Commando members.
Lance Corporal Robert Young died during operations at Normandy.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando