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48RM Cdo. Officers, Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
48RM Cdo. Roll of Honour
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them."
48RM Commando Nominal Roll
Below is a nominal roll of those who served in 48RM Commando. It is listed by order of surname.
ALDWORTH, Michael Mancell
Lieutenant Michael Aldworth received a MiD for good services with the 2st Army Group in North West Europe.
His death was announced in Commando Association newsletter 96 where his rank was shown as Captain (later Major) [2].
AMATO, Denis
Sergeant Denis Amato died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
APPLEYARD, Frank
Lance Corporal Frank Appleyard MM died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
In July 1943 he was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services in Sicily whilst serving as a Marine in the 7th Batallion, Royal Marines.
Citation
Masa Palato, Sicily, 20th July 1943
BEAN, William George
Marine William Bean died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
BISHOP, Timothy Roland
Sergeant Timothy Bishop died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BLACK, James William
Company Sergeant Major James Black was awarded the MM 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].
He also received a MiD in 1945 for good services while operating with the 21st Army Group. [2].
BOARDMAN, William
Marine William Boardman died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BONNER, John William
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].
The death of Capt. John W. Bonner MBE of Epping, Essex, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 108 issued March 1999.
Sources
BOTLEY, Albert George
Marine Albert Botley died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BOURNE, Frederick Edward Donald
Marine Frederick Bourne died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BRANCH, Walter James
Private Walter Branch, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren. His name is on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
BREAM, George Leonard
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. In 1938 with talk of trouble in Europe he joined The Royal Marines. In 1944 he joined the newly formed 48RM Commando after successfully completing his training at the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry.
BROWN, William
Private William Brown, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren. His name is also on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
Sources
CWGC
BROWNFIELD, John Edward
Sergeant John Brownfield was awarded the MM 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.
BULL, Robert Roy
Marine Robert Bull died [1] in a traffic accident [2].
There is a photo in our gallery of a Mne. Bull however we cannot be sure it is Mne Robert Roy Bull. View that photo here No 28 Snipers Course.
BURGESS, Norman
Marine Norman Burgess died during operations at Walcheren.
BURGESS, Sidney Charles
Marine Sidney Burgess was awarded the MM for courage, example and enthusiasm during commando operations in Northern Europe.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37013, page 1790. National Archives file WO 373/47/59.BURKE, James Michael
Marine James Burke died during operations at Normandy.
CAPPLEMAN, John
Sergeant John Cappleman died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
CLARK, Herbert
Marine Herbert Clark died during operations at Normandy.
CLARK, Rutter Thomas
Quartermaster Sergeant Rutter Clark was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.
COLEMAN, Arthur Douglas
Marine Arthur Coleman was batman to Lieut. Collins of 'A' troop. Both died during an operation against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland.
Sources
CWGC
The book DDay Commando, author Ken Ford.
COLLINS, Peter Stratford
Lieutenant Peter Collins MC, 'A' troop, died during operations against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland. He had been awarded the MC for gallant and distinguished services in the field.
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 37549, page 2087.
DDay Commando. author Ken Ford.
CONNER, Charles Geoffrey Langdale
Marine Charles Conner died during operations at Normandy.
COULSON, Reginald
Marine Reginald Coulson died during operations at Normandy on D Day
COULTER, William Knowles
Sergeant William Coulter died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
CURTIS, Edward Geoffrey
Lieutenant Edward Curtis, 'B' troop, died during operations at Normandy on 'D'Day.
Extract from the 48RM Cdo. War Diary 6-6-1944 Langrune, 1300 hrs
'B' tp reports "Deathshead" clear, they had found it unoccupied, and suffered only one casualty (Lt.Curtis) wounded by own naval supportive fire.
Sources
CWGC
48 RM Cdo. War Diary, National Archives file ADM 202/111.
DAVIS, Anthony David
Sergeant Anthony Davis died during operations at Walcheren.
De STACPOOLE, Derek Roderick
Major Derek Roderick de Stacpoole, 'Y' troop, was shot and killed during operations at Walcheren. He had earler been wounded during the Normandy landings rejoining the Commando and taking part in operations at Dozule in August.
He received a MiD for " good service while operating with 21st Army Group."
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando author Ken Ford.
London Gazettes Supp. 36979, page 1386.
DEWHURST, Francis Joseph
Marine Francis Dewhurst died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
DORMAN, John
Marine John Dorman died during operations at Normandy.
DUNN, Edwin
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 Gerard Edwards died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
ENGLAND, Walter Hugh
Lieutenant Walter England, SA Forces attached to 48RM Commando, was killed during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
FEREDAY, William Thomas George
Marine William Fereday died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FINDLAY, Martin
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.
Sources
CWGC
DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando by Ken Ford.
FLEMMING, James Maul
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 was awarded the MC 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].
The death of Major Daniel John Flunder OBE, MC, VRD (48 RM Cdo) of Helston, Cornwall, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 102 issued March 1996.
FOGG, Dennis
Lance Corporal Dennis Fogg was killed during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
FORD, William Henry
Marine William Ford died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FOX, Arthur Thomas
Marine Arthur Fox died during operations at Normandy [1].
FOX, Walter
Marine Walter Fox died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
FULHAM, William Frederick
Private William Fulham, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren. His name is on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
GIBBS, Robert Maurice
Marine Robert Gibbs died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
GODKIN, Noel Herbert
Captain Noel Godkin, the administration officer [1], died during operations at Walcheren [2].
He was appointed MBE (Military Division) for "outstanding services in reconnaissance operations." [3].
Sources
[1] D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando author Ken Ford.
[2] CWGC
[3] London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 995.
GOSLING, Thomas George
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."
Marine Gosling is the only listed 48RM Commando casualty that day.
Sources
CWGC
48RM Cdo. War Diary, National Archives file ADM/222/111.
HAINES, Leslie James
Marine Leslie Haines died during operations at Walcheren.
HALL, Leonard John Albert
Marine Leonard Hall died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
HALL, Tom
Marine Tom Hall died during operations in NW Europe.
At the time of his death his Commando were based in the town of Goes, and engaged in holding the line in the area of South Beveland until a major enemy offensive through the Ardennes took place. At this point in December, 3 troops of 48RM Commando were sent to assist 47RM Commando at Oosterhout, whilst the remainder of 48RM Commando stood by to assist in the defence of Antwerp should it be needed.
HEDLEY, Stanley
Marine Stanley Hedley died of wounds inflicted during operations in Normandy.
Sources
CWGC
His great nephew Sean Stanley Hedley, Captain R.E.(retd)
HILLS, Henry Joseph
Marine Henry Hills died of wounds during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC
Website Naval-History.net
HILTON, Arthur
Corporal Arthur Hilton died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
HOSKINS, Edgar John
Marine Edgar Hoskins died during operations at Normandy.
HUGHES, Harold
Marine Harold Hughes died during operations at Walcheren.
HUMPHREYS, Charles Harry
Marine Charles Humphreys died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
JEHU, Edward Alcuin
Sergeant Edward Jehu died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
JOHNSON, Alfred George
Marine Alfred Johnson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
JOHNSON, Charles Stephen
Marine Charles Johnson died during operations in Normandy.
JORDAN, Kenneth Joseph
Marine Kenneth Jordan died during operations at Walcheren.
KEMP, George Lamb
Sergeant George Kemp was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1].
Citation
LAMB, John McCrae Kirkpatrick
Marine John Lamb died during operations at Normandy.
LARKIN, Joseph Thompson
Lance Corporal Joseph Larkin died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
LAW, James Ernest
Corporal James Law died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
LEE, Reginald John
Marine Reginald Lee died during operations in NW Europe.
At the time of his death his Commando were based in the town of Goes, and engaged in holding the line in the area of South Beveland until a major enemy offensive through the Ardennes took place. At this point in December, 3 troops of 48RM Commando were sent to assist 47RM Commando at Oosterhout, whilst the remainder of 48RM Commando stood by to assist in the defence of Antwerp should it be needed.
LENNARD, Frederick Charles Laurence
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 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.
[Image] © Sherborne School Archives, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 3AP.
MACKENZIE, Roderick Gimson
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
London Gazettes Supp. 36676, page 4008.
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.
MCARTHUR, James
Marine James McArthur died during operations at Walcheren.
MCCAIN, Gerald
Marine Gerald McCain died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
MCLAUGHLAN, John
Marine John McLaughlan died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
MEE, Alfred John
Marine Alfred Mee died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
MOSS, Albert Ronald
Corporal Albert Moss died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
MOULTON, James Louis (Lt.Col)
Lieutenant Colonel James Louis Moulton, 48RM Commando, was awarded the DSO for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.
NICHOLSON, Donald
Marine Donald Nicholson was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
NUTTALL, James Thomas
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].
Sources
O'BOYLE, Bernard
Corporal Bernard O'Boyle died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
PEACE, Harold
Sergeant Harold Peace died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
PERRY, James Lawry
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
Marine Joseph Polley died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
POOLE, Arthur
Corporal Arthur Poole died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
POTTER, Frederick
Marine Frederick Potter died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
PUGH, Harold
The cause of death of Marine Harold Pugh is not known by this archive. At the time of his death his Commando were in Belgium preparing for the planned attack at Walcheren.
REEVES, Johnathan Albert
Marine Jonathan Reeves died during operations near Dunkirk.
Sources
CWGC
CVA Gallery photo from David Barnes.
RICHARDSON, Stanley
Marine Stanley Richardson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
RIGBY, Frederick Ralph
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.
RULE, Dennis Harold George
Marine Dennis Rule died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
RYALLS, Kenneth John
Marine Kenneth Ryalls was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
SAGE, William Colston
Marine William Sage died during operations at Walcheren. 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, such as Capt. R.G. MACKENZIE, had been taken.
SAMWELL, Lawrence Arthur
Marine Lawrence Samwell died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
His brother 19062711 Private Vernon James Samwell, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, aged 19, also died in 1947.
SAVAGE, Cyril Charles
Marine Cyril Savage died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
SHEARS, Philip Desmond
Marine Philip Shears died during operations at Walcheren.
SHRIGLEY, Ernest
Corporal Ernest Shrigley died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
SILK, Eric John
Sergeant Eric Silk died operations at Normandy.
SIMPSON, Harold
Lance Corporal Harold Simpson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SIMPSON, Thomas
Marine Thomas Simpson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
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