Sergeant William Adlam was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving with the Glosters as part of the British Expeditionary Force 1939-40 [1]. On his return to the UK he volunteered for the newly formed No 4 Commando and in November 1940 was attached to 'G' troop [2].  In August 1942 he took part in Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe raid [3].

Private Hector Bennett died during operations at Normandy.

Pte J Burgess is listed in Commando Association Lost Legion No.2 which is of those they had lost contact with over the years.

Fusilier Patrick Clarke died during operations at Normandy.

Rifleman John Cook died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

On the 21st September 1954 he was promoted Major in the Royal Pioneer Corps [3].

Rifleman George Craig died in the UK of wounds sustained during operations at Normandy.

Joe Farnworth's death was announced in Commando Association Newsletter 55 of 1972. His rank there is shown as Cpl. and he is additionally shown as serving in No 12 Cdo.

Private William Garthwaite, 'C' troop, died during operations at Dieppe.

Private Douglas Gillon died during operations in the Netherlands.

Private Frederick Gooch died during operations at Dieppe.

Private James Groom died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

Lance Corporal Edward Heckman died during operations at Dieppe.

Corporal Walter Hughes died during operations in Normandy.

Private Harold Jennings died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

Lance Corporal James Keenan died during operations at Dieppe.

• 3 July 1944 (Sergeant) granted an Immediate Emergency Commission [2].
• 21 December 1949 relinquishes his commission [3].

Sergeant David Laing, 'E' troop, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died during operations at Normandy.

Acting Lieutenant Colonel Legard was the first Commanding Officer of No.4 Commando on its formation in June 1940. He remained as such until replaced by Lieutenant Colonel Lister MC during the re-organisation into 3 Special Service Bn. towards the end of the year.  He returned to the 5th Royal Inniskillings, retiring from service on 19 May 1949 and was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

• 1918 (Second Lieutenant)(The Buffs) awarded the Military Cross in recognition of conspicuous gallantry [2]. 

Lord Lovat first enlisted in the Scots Guards in 1932, leaving the army in 1937. Two years later at the outbreak of war he rejoined the Army in the Lovat Scouts. Lord Lovat was part of a small but elite group of men who formed the idea of a Special Training Centre, agreed on the location, and devised and implemented a course of training once it was approved. This became the first of many Special Training Centres, STC Lochailort.

The training took place in and around the camp at Lochailort, Lord Lovat's role being Fieldcraft instruction.

Corporal Stanley Maule died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

• Commissioned Second Lieutenant May 1940 [2].
• Received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field [3].
• Awarded the M.C. in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NW Europe [4].

Private William Meredith died during operations at Normandy.

Born in 1908; educated at Liverpool College and Oxford University; worked for his father's firm of solicitors, 1935; joined Supplementary Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 1936; joined 1 Bn, Irish Guards, 1939-1942, and served in Norway; transferred to special services No 4 Commando, 1942; took part in Dieppe Raid, Aug 1942; Lt Col, 1943; Commanding Officer, No 6 Commando, North Africa, 1943; Brig, 1944; commanded 1 Special Service Bde (later 1 Commando Bde), North West Europe, 1944-1945; accepted the surrender of FM Erhard Milch at Neustadt, May 1945; retired from Army, 1945; commanded 12

Lance Corporal Brian Mullen died during operations at Normandy on DDay. A talented artist and photographer LCpl Mullen had previously taken part in the Lofoten and Dieppe raids. 

Sergeant John Park was a veteran of the Dieppe raid. At the time of Sgt. Park's death units from his Commando were engaged on raids along the French coast (Hardtack raids). It is believed he may have drowned during one such raid at Gravelines, France.

View an entry about this Commando on our Forum Sgt John Park No 4 Commando.

Private William Patmore died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

Private Ian Ridland died during operations at Normandy on DDay.

Corporal William Scrivens served with No.4 Commando taking part in both the Normandy and Walcheren operations. Post war member of the Commando Association he collapsed during a rugby match at East Grinstead whilst captaining the Seaford Rugby team and died shortly afterwards.

Gunner Frank Shaw, 'C' troop, died during operations at Normandy.

Private Sidney Skingley, 'C' troop, died during operations at Normandy.

Private Kenneth Stout died during operations at Normandy.

Lance Corporal Taylor, 3 Special Service Bn., was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. He was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 4A in Germany.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/36.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.

Private Oliver Travers died during operations in Normandy.

Private Robert Tyson died during operations at Normandy.

Trooper Jack Wall died during operations at Normandy on D Day.

Rifleman Joseph Watters died during operations at Dieppe.

Lance Corporal John Whatley died during operation at Dieppe.

His brother Flying Officer William Denman Whatley also died in the war.

Captain Thomas Williamson died during operations at Normandy on DDay