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Displaying 1 - 150 of 167Private Desmond Adams died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sapper John Allan died during operations in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Elbe crossing.
Lance Corporal Joseph Barker died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Sergeant Albert Barlow died during operations in North Africa.
Private Jeremiah Barry died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Corporal William Bennett died during operations in North Africa.
Peter John Berrisford was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa whilst a Sergeant in No 6 Commando [1]. He was noted as having spent four days alone on Djebel El Azzag (Green Hill) after the aborted attack on 30th November 1942. During that time he lay by himself on the plateau observing the location of the German machine gun positions, returning to the Commando on 3rd December 1942 at Sedjenane [2].
Gunner Leonard Biggs is not listed on the CWGC database as a Commando, however his name is listed on the Westminster Abbey Commando Roll of Honour. A full service record check should be made to confirm Commando service.
Private Sydney Binding died during operations at Normandy.
Private Joseph Birch died during operations in North Africa.
Fusilier Albert Blakeman died during operations at Normandy.
Private Vincent Burns died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private Peter Chapman died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Gunner Patrick Collins died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sergeant John Connolly was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field [1].
The citation records that Sgt. Connolly had been captured at Bizerta on the 15 December 1942 and taken via Palermo to Campo 70 at Monturano, Italy. He and 2 other NCO's escaped on 12 July 1943, and made their way towards Switzerland , However after walking 120 miles they were recaptured on 22 July 943, returned to the Camp, and "beaten up." Sgt. Connolly later escaped again and met with British forces on 22 December 1943 [2].
Private Edward Connor died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Private William Cringan died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private George Croal died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Lance Sergeant John Cunningham died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Lance Sergeant Thomas Davis was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36180, page 4220. National Archives file WO 373/2/345.Trooper Frederick Dean died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
Lance Corporal William Draper died during operations at Normandy.
Private John Eltridge died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Leslie Emblem died during operations at Normandy.
Private Frederick Fletcher, birthname Fleischer, died during operations at Normandy. He was the son of Rudolf and Hedwig Fleischer, of Cricklewood, Middlesex.
Served under an alias. See full record here Frederick Fleischer.
Private James Floyd died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Private Harry Freestone died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private John Gallagher died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Frederick Grayston died during operations at Normandy.
Lance Corporal Joseph Green died during operations in North Africa.
Sergeant Frederick Haley died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private John Hanson died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private Colin Harmer died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Robert Harper died during operations at Normandy.
Sergeant Robert Harper died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Fusilier Charles Hay died during operations at Normandy.
Gunner Leslie Hooke died during operations at Normandy.
Lieutenant John Hume-Spry died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Lance Corporal Norman Hunter died during a mountaineering accident whilst training.
Lance Corporal Harry James died during operations in Normandy.
Sergeant Harold Kendall was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.
The death of Sergeant Harold Robert Francis Kendall of Plumstead London was announced in Commando Association newsletter 93 issued September 1991.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37204, page 3956. Image: Mr. Harry Dennant / website www.6commando.comPrivate William Kent died during operations in North Africa.
Private Thomas Kilduff died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery died during operations at Bavent, Normandy.
Sergeant John Lenihan died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Sergeant William Lister was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
The death of LSgt. William Lister MM (6 Cdo) from Burnley, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 107 issued August 1998.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36180, page 4220 & Supp.36243, page4959 (errata).Gunner William Lowes died during operations at Angoville, Normandy.
Captain Alistair Mackenzie died during operations in North Africa.
Signalman John MacPherson died during operations in North Africa.
Corporal Edward McGee died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Victor McNally died during operations in North Africa.
His brother, Fusilier McNally, served in No 5 Commando.* Sources CWGC *Commando Association newsletter 6 issued March 1948Private Walter Metcalfe died during operations in North Africa.
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
Sergeant Alexander Milroy died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private Harry Moore died during operations at Normandy.
Private Robert Morrow died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Fusilier James Murray died during operations at Normandy.
Private George Nash died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Corporal Jack Needler died at Barossa Barracks Aldershot from a self inflicted gunshot wound.
Enlisted 19th October 1939 at Hull.
Served in HQ Troop Intelligence Section 6 Commando
Wounded in action 20th August 1944.
Lance Bombardier Harold Nettleton died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Private Andrew Newham died during operations at Normandy.
Private Kenneth Pearce died during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Signalman Donald Pottas died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Gunner Kenneth Puttick died during operations at Normandy.
Lance Corporal Henry Ripley died during operations in North Africa.
Rifleman Charles Roberts died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Major Alexander Ronald died during operations in North Africa [1]. He received a MiD for "gallant and distinguished services in the field."[2].
He resided at Waterton House, Ampney Crucis, near Cirencester, and was employed before the war at the Stock Exchange. [3]
Private Grahame Rowe died during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine opposite Wesel.
Lance Corporal Jack Sanderson died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Private Alexander Simpson died during opertions at Normandy on D Day.
Private George Simpson died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Private Arthur Slater died during operations in North Africa.
Private George Smith died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal James Standerwick died during operations in North Africa.
Private George Stange died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Lawrence Sullivan died during operations at Normandy.
Private Lewis Taylor died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller, Germany.
Lance Sergeant Richard Todd died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Lance Sergeant Robert Townsend died in North Africa as result of an accident whilst serving with 30th Bn. Somerset Light Infantry. [1+2]
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando