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48RM Commando

This was the last WW2 Commando unit to be raised. The planning for DDay required one additional Commando unit and it was decided to use the soon to be disbanded 7th Battalion, Royal Marines, for this purpose, with any shortfall in numbers to be filled by Marines serving in Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation 2 (MNBDO2), Royal Marines.

ALDWORTH, Michael Mancell

Lieutenant Michael Aldworth
Lieutenant (Temporary)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Michael Aldworth received a Mention in Despatches for good services with the 21st Army Group. Post war member of the Commando Association. 

His death was announced in their March 1993 newsletter 96 where his rank was shown as Captain (later Major) [2].

AMATO, Denis

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Denis Amato died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
 

Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.

APPLEYARD, Frank

Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Frank Appleyard MM died during operations at Normandy, France.
July 1943 (Marine) (7th Bn. Royal Marines) awarded the Military Medal.
​Recommendation
"Masa Palato, Sicily, 20th July 1943

BEAN, William George

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Bean died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 

BINT, Alfred William

Marine Alfred Bint 48RM Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Alfred Bint served in 'X Troop of the Commando from 1944. Prior to that he had served on HMS Berwick engaged in convoy escort duties to Russia.
 
Sources
Photos in CVA Gallery.
[Image] Josie Fraser (granddaughter).
 

BISHOP, Timothy Roland

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Timothy Bishop died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
 

BLACK, James William

Acting Temporary Troop Sergeant Major
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Troop Sergeant Major James Black was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945 [1][2].
Recommendation

BOARDMAN, William

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Boardman died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.

BONNER, John William

Known as: 
Honest John
Captain John Bonner 48RM Commando
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain John Bonner was in the first batch of reinforcements joining 48RM Commando on the 9th June 1944. He was posted to 'A' Troop, later joining the HQ Troop, before finally becoming the Administration Officer of the Commando [1]. In June 1945 he was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
 

BOTLEY, Albert George

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Albert Botley died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.

BOURNE, Frederick Edward Donald

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Frederick Bourne died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
Registers of Births - July, August, September 1924 / General Register Office UK.

BRANCH, Walter James

Walter Branch, Royal Army Medical Corps
Private
Royal Army Medical Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Walter Branch, Royal Army Medical Corps, died during operations in Holland. 
He volunteered to be a Medical Orderly for a 48RM Commando patrol to Veere on the North East of the island of Walcheren, and was one of twenty fatal casualties when one of their Buffalo amphibious vehicles struck a submerged explosive device.
 
Sources

BREAM, George Leonard

Known as: 
Percy
Captain Leonard George Bream
Corporal/Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

George Leonard Bream, or 'Percy', as he was known in the Corps, was born on June 1st 1919 in the hamlet of Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was the middle son of a a family of six, his father being a farm labourer. After leaving school with a basic education he moved to his eldest sister's home in Luton where he at first worked as a market trader, and then in a gent's outfitters.

BROOKS, John Edward

Known as: 
Ted
John Edward Brooks 48RM Commando
Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines

Corporal Brooks served in 48RM Commando and on the staff at the Commando Basic Training Centre. Post war member of the Commando Association.

Sources
List of RM Commandos from Ron Youngman (former CA Secretary).
[Image] Janet Tysoe (daughter).
 

BROWN, William

Private William Brown RAMC
Private
Royal Army Medical Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private William Brown, Royal Army Medical Corps, died during operations at Walcheren. 
 
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Casualty Lists / National archives file WO417/85.
[3] Newspaper cutting in the Gallery.

BROWNFIELD, John Edward

Acting Temporary Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant John Brownfield was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945.
Recommendation

BURGESS, Norman

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Norman Burgess died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.

BURKE, James Michael

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Burke died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.

CAPPLEMAN, John

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant John Cappleman died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
 

CLARK, Herbert

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Herbert Clark died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.

CLARK, Rutter Thomas

Acting Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Quartermaster Sergeant Rutter Clark was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.

Source
London Gazette 36676, page 4008.
48RM Cdo. War Diary entry 16 July 1944.
 

CLARKE, Thomas

Thomas Clarke 48RM Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
46RM Commando
Royal Marines

Marine Thomas Clarke was a Signaller in 48RM Commando until May/June 1945 when he moved to 46RM Commando.

Sources
[Image] Nigel Tomsett (grandson).
 

COLLINS, Peter Stratford

Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Peter Collins M.C., 'A' troop, died during operations against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland. He had been awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in the field.
 

COULSON, Reginald

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Reginald Coulson died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.

COULTER, William Knowles

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant William Coulter died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert John and Jane Smith Coulter, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire; husband of Margaret Coulter, of Bainsford, Falkirk.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.

CUFF, Kenneth

Marine
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines

Also served 48RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Portchester, Hampshire.

Sources
Commando Association newsletters 93 and 108.
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (Secretary CA and CBF).

CURTIS, Edward Geoffrey

Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Edward Curtis, 'B' troop,  died during operations at Normandy , France
Extract from the 48RM Cdo. War Diary
6 June 1944 Langrune, 1300 hrs
'B'  troop reports "Deathshead" clear, they had found it unoccupied, and suffered only one casualty  (Lt.Curtis) wounded by own naval supportive fire.   
 

DAVIS, Anthony David

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Anthony Davis died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
 

De STACPOOLE, Derek Roderick

Major de Stacpoole
Acting Major
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Derek Roderick de Stacpoole, 'Y' troop,  was shot and killed during operations at Walcheren, Holland. He had earler been wounded during the Normandy landings rejoining the Commando and taking part in operations at Dozule, France, in August. He received a Mention in Despatches for " good service while operating with 21st Army Group."
 
Sources

DEWHURST, Francis Joseph

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Francis Dewhurst died during operations at Normandy, France.

A former pupil of the English Martyrs School in Preston, Francis enlisted aged 17 and had served in Africa and Sicily.

DORMAN, John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Dorman died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

DUNN, Edwin

Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Captain Edwin Dunn was awarded the MC for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.

EDWARDS, Gerard

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Gerard Edwards died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

EDWARDS, Rudolph Douglas

Known as: 
Dougie
Rudolph Douglas Edwards RM
Lieutenant (later Captain)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Rudolph Douglas Edwards received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations at Suez, October to December, 1956. 

FINDLAY, Martin

Martin
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Martin Findlay died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in holding a section of the line along the Maas. 
Extract from the Brechin Advertiser 10 April 1945

FLEMMING, James Maul

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine James Flemming received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NW Europe [1].
 
On the 16th May 1950 it was announced in London Gazettes that the now Leading Fireman James Maul Flemming had been awarded the B.E.M. (Civil Division)
 

Citation

FLUNDER, Daniel John

Captain Daniel Flunder MC
Major
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Captain Daniel Flunder was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1]. He became the Adjutant and Commander of  'A' Troop of 48 RM Commando [2].

FOGG, Dennis

Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Dennis Fogg died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

FORD, William Henry

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Ford died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

FOUCHE, Stefanus Louis

Stefanus Fouche
Lieutenant
48RM Commando
44RM Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Lieutenant Stefanus Fouche, South African Forces attached to 48RM Commando 'Y' Troop, was wounded on 6 June 1944 during the Normandy landings and evacuated back to the UK. He rejoined the Commando in August and in November took part in the attack at Walcheren [1].
  • June 1945 Lieutenant Fouche joined 44RM Commando 'A' Troop in the Far East [2].

FOX, Walter

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Walter Fox died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

FREEMAN, John Haughton

Major John Freeman SAUDF
Major
48RM Commando
South African United Defence Force
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major John Freeman, S.A.U.D.F. was attached to 48RM Commando HQ during the Normany invasion [1]. He received a Mention in Despatches for good services while operating with the Army in NW Europe [2].
October 1944 Holding Operational Commando [3].
12 February 1946 apppointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [4].

GIBBS, Robert Maurice

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Robert Gibbs died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 

GODKIN, Noel Herbert

Captain Noel Godkin 48RM Commando
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Noel Godkin, the administration officer [1], died during operations at Walcheren, Holland [2]. He was appointed MBE (Military Division) for distinguished service during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy [3].
 
Sources

GOSLING, Thomas George

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Thomas Gosling died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
Extract from the 48RM Cdo. War Diary
"7-7-1944 Sallenelles 2045 - 2115,  All HQ officers were at dinner, the house was shelled." Against this entry is a hand written note  which reads "Cas 1 MOA killed."

GRANT, Leslie Ronald

Captain Leslie Grant 48 Commando
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Leslie Ronald Grant, Signal Section [1], received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service during offensive operations with the Allied Armies over a period from November, 1944, to January, 1945 [2].
  • 12 February 1946 apppointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [3]
Sources

HAINES, Leslie James

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Leslie Haines died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.

HALL, Tom

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Tom Hall died and is buried at Antwerp, Belgium.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando, author Ken Ford.
 
Notes

HEDLEY, Stanley

Marine Stanley Hedley 48RM Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Stanley Hedley died at the Royal South Hants. and Southampton Hospital of wounds inflicted during operations in Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HILLS, Henry Joseph

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Henry Hills died of wounds at the 16th Canadian General Hospital, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
RM Globe and Laurel Nov. 1944 edition.
 

HILTON, Arthur

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Arthur Hilton died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HOLMES, Kenneth John

Troop Sergeant Major
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Troop Sergeant Major Kenneth Holmes was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group in France.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36979, page 1386.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).

HOSKINS, Edgar John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Edgar Hoskins died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HUGHES, Harold

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Harold Hughes died at sea during operations at Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.

JEFFERIES, F.

Private
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps

Private Jefferies, R.A.M.C. attached to 48RM Commando, was wounded 1 November 1944 during operations at Walcheren, Holland. 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/85.

JEHU, Edward Alcuin

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Edward Jehu died during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
 

JONES, Ivor

Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Ivor Jones, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in N.W. Europe [1][2][3]. 

KEMP, George Lamb

George Kemp 48RM Commando
Temporary Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant George Kemp, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1][1a].
 
Recommendation

LARKIN, Joseph Thompson

Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Joseph Larkin died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

LAW, James Ernest

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal James Law died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

LEE, Reginald John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Reginald Lee died and is buried at Antwerp, Belgium.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RMCommando, author Ken Ford.

LENNARD, Frederick Charles Laurence

Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Frederick Lennard, 'Z' troop,  died when his Landing Craft struck beach defences at Normandy on D Day. He drowned attempting to swim to the shore under heavy enemy fire.
 
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.
 

LINDREA, Cyril Brian

Lieutenant Cyril Brian Lindrea RM
Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Cyril Brian Lindrea died during operations at Walcheren when enemy mortar bombs exploded amongst a group of officers.
 
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.

LUND, John Thomas

Sergeant (Acting Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Quartermaster Sergeant John Lund was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group in France.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36979, page 1386.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
 

MACKENZIE, Roderick Gimson

Known as: 
Mac
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Roderick Mackenzie MC,  'X' troop, died of wounds from enemy mortar fire during operations at Walcheren.  He died in hospital in Belgium. He had earlier been awarded the MC for "gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy."
 
Sources
CWGC

MASON, Richard Lloyd

Marine (Acting Temporary Corporal)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Richard Mason was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group at Biesbosch, The Netherlands.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).

MCARTHUR, James

Known as: 
Jimmy
Marine James McArthur 48RM Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine James McArthur, 'S' Troop, was reported missing presumed died when his landing craft struck a mine during the assault on Walcheren, Holland. He has no known grave.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

MCCAIN, Gerald

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Gerald McCain died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

MCLAUGHLAN, John

Marine John McLaughlin 48RM Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John McLaughlan died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.

[Image] Daniel Kay.

MEE, Alfred John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alfred Mee died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.

MOSS, Albert Ronald

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Albert Moss died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.

MOULTON, James Louis

Lt. Col James Louis Moulton
Major General
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel James Louis Moulton, Commanding Officer 48RM Commando until March 1945, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. [1] . 

NICHOLSON, Donald

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Donald Nicholson was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Recommendation
Near Westkapelle, Walcheren island, 1 November 1944

NUTTALL, James Thomas

Known as: 
Tom
Major James Thomas Nuttall 48 RM Commando
Major
48RM Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Cross (Netherlands)
Major James Nuttall, attached to 48 RM Commando 'Z' troop [1], received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe [2].
 
In 1947 it was announced that he had been awarded the Bronze Cross, a decoration conferred by Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands [3].
 

O'BOYLE, Bernard

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Bernard O'Boyle died during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
 

PERRY, James Lawry

Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain James Perry was killed by a sniper's bullet during operations at Langrune, Normandy.  There is a street called Rue du Capitaine Perry named in his memory in the village.
 
Sources
CWGC
48 RM Cdo War Diary, National Archives file ADM/202/111.
 

POLLEY, Joseph James

Grave of Marine Joseph Polley
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Joseph Polley died during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
[Image] Collection of Mne Rumming 48RM Cdo courtesy his niece Rebekah Sloanemather.
 

POOLE, Arthur

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Arthur Poole died during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
 

POTTER, Frederick

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Frederick Potter died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island.

PRICE, Martin

Lieutenant Colonel
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Martin Price D.S.O., R.M., was posted Commanding Officer 48RM Commando in March 1945 [1]. He had previously been Second in Command of 47RM Commando [1A].
  • By February 1946 Lt. Colonel Price had replaced Lt. Colonel Komrower as Commandant of the Commanding Basic Training Centre [1B].

PUGH, Harold

Marine Harold Pugh 48 Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Harold Pugh died when the jeep he was in skidded off the road into a dyke in Belgium.
Newspaper extract
Killed in Skidding Jeep.

REEVES, Jonathan Albert

Marine Jonathan Reeves 48 Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Jonathan Reeves, 'Y' Troop, died during operations near Dunkirk, France. Prior to his service in 48RM Commando he had served in 17 Platoon 7th RM Battalion.
 
Extract from source at [1] below

RICHARDSON, Stanley

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Stanley Richardson, from Stainton in Yorkshire, died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.

RIGBY, Frederick Ralph

Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Frederick Rigby, 'Z' troop,  died when his Landing Craft struck beach defences at Normandy on D Day. He drowned attempting to swim to the shore under heavy enemy fire.
 
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.
 

SAVAGE, Cyril Charles

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Cyril Savage died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 

SCUTTS, Arthur Daniel

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Arthur Daniel Scutts received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NW Europe.
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37464, page 911.
[2] The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
 
Notes

SHRIGLEY, Ernest

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Ernest Shrigley died during operations in Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island.

SILK, Eric John

Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Eric Silk died of wounds at the 6th Canadian General Hospital, Douvres, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

SIMPSON, Harold

Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Harold Simpson died of wounds inflicted at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

SIMPSON, Thomas

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Thomas Simpson died during operations at Normandy, France [1]. He is recorded as dying on board HMCS Agonquin [2] which on D Day was stationed off the coast of St. Aubin-sur-Mer [3] providing fire support to the troops including 48RM Commando who were landing on Juno Beach. 

SKELLAND, Colin

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Colin Skelland died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

SQUARE, John Joseph Elliot

Captain John Square 48 Commando
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain )
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain John Square was awarded the Bronze Star bestowed by the President of the United States of America for courage, coolness, and skill in Commando operations during the crossing of the River Maas, April 1945 [1].

STANLEY, James Edward

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Stanley died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

STEPHENS, Kenneth William

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Kenneth Stephens died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

STEVENS, Cyril Ernest

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Cyril Stevens died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

STEVENSON, Donald Henry

Sergeant Donald Stevenson 48 Commando
Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Donald Stevenson died at the RN Hospital Haslar, Portsmouth, of wounds inflicted during operations in France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
[Image] The War Illustrated magazine.
 

STEVENTON, Thomas

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Thomas Steventon was reported missing presumed died during operations in Holland. He has no known grave.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

STEWART, John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Stewart, born Monkstown Co. Antrim, died during operations in Holland.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
 

STRINGER, John Clive

Known as: 
Joe
TSM John Stringer MM 48 RM Commando
Acting Temporary Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant John Clive 'Joe' Stringer was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. *
 
Extract from Commando Association newsletter 85 of 1987 regarding a visit to Normandy in June of that year:

STURMEY, Frank Ernest

Frank Ernest Sturmey 48 Commando
Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Frank Sturmey died during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
[image] His niece Frances M.K. Storey.
 
Notes

THORNTON, Arthur

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Arthur Thornton received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
 

TICKLE, Frederick Barnard

Fred Tickle 48 Commando
Lance Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)

Lance Corporal Frederick Tickle, R.A.M.C. attached to 'X' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Normandy, France [1]. He was presented with his award at a ceremony at L'écarde quarry, Amfreville on the 16th July 1944 [2].
Recommendation

TITMUSS, Philip George

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Philip Titmuss died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

UPTON, Leslie

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Leslie Upton died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WALL, Norman Frederick

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Norman Wall died during operations at Holland. He was part of a patrol travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes sent to Veere on the North East of Walcheren Island. 
 
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WALL, Patrick Henry Bligh

Captain (Acting Major)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Reserve Decoration (RD)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Acting Major Patrick Wall was awarded the Military Cross [1] for bravery and great devotion to duty on 20/21st April 1945 whilst second in command of No.48 RM Commando and leading a patrol across the River Maas in the Biesbosch area of the Netherlands [2].

WARDLE, George

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine George Wardle died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WARE, Charles John

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Charles Ware died during operations in Holland.  
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
Register of Births in Portsmouth Apr/May/June 1916.
 
Notes

WHITE, Anthony Alban

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Anthony White died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WILLIAMS, Cyril Jesse

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Cyril Williams died during operations at Normandy, France [1]. He is recorded as dying on board HMCS Agonquin [2] which on D Day was stationed off the coast of St. Aubin-sur-Mer [3] providing fire support to the troops including 48RM Commando who were landing on Juno Beach. 

WISE, Derrick George

Corporal
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Derrick Wise died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/139.

WOODBINE, Bert

Marine
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Bert Woodbine died following the explosion of a mine during operations at Normandy [1][2][3].
Extract from the 48 RM Commando War Diary [3].
St. Maclou, 27-29 August 1944. 
27 Aug- 1030 Full church parade.Orders given for short leave-trips to Honfleur.

WORKMAN, Harry Desmond

Known as: 
Peter
Sergeant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant Harry Workman was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group at Biesbosch, The Netherlands.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 88 issued March 1989.
 

YATES, Thomas David

Lieutenant Thomas David Yates 48 Commando
Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Thomas Yates, 'Y' troop,  died when his Landing Craft struck beach defences at Normandy on D Day. He drowned attempting to swim to the shore under heavy enemy fire.
 
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.
 

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