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'Anzio beachhead - Operation X'

Sunday, March 19, 1944

Location

Anzio
Italy
41° 26' 58.542" N, 12° 37' 11.01" E
Known only as Operation X, No.9 Commando were tasked with clearing three Wadis about half a mile from the perimeter of the beachhead. The Germans had been using these as a forming up point for counter attacks.  These wadis formed a 'U' with a small hill in the centre and some further high ground below the base of the 'U'.

9 Commando

History of the Unit

No. 9 Commando was initially formed with No.11 Commando in July 1940 from Scottish Command. Their first commanding officer was Lt. Col. John Maclean 'Jack' Saegert, RE. Many original members of No.9 came from No’s 6 and 7 independent Companies which had been raised in April 1940. No.9 became part of the 2nd Special Service Battalion in the autumn of 1940.

9 Commando Nominal Roll

In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units. 

ACKROYD, Thomas Daniel

Guardsman
2656563
No 9 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Guardsman Thomas Ackroyd was wounded (gunshot wound to right leg and broken nose) 1st February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Ornito). 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

ALBONE, Victor Arthur

Staff Sergeant
974087
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Staff Sergeant Victor Albone received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Mediterranean Theatre. Post war member of the Commando Association (Hampshire).
 
Sources
London Gazette 37575, page 2450.

ALLAN, Jack

Lance Corporal
2880907
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders (London Scottish)
Lance Corporal Jack Allan was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded again on 19 March 1944.  This time his Commando were engaged in an operation in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.

ALLEN, Michael Rhys Harvey

Captain (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
76441
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Michael Allen , Adjutant of No. 9 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Monte Faito, Italy, on 2/3 February 1944 [2].
Recommendation

ANDERSON, John

Private John Anderson 9 Commando
Private
3716829
No 9 Commando
Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Anderson was reported missing 3 February 1944, later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. 
 
Sources
CWGC.

ASPDEN, Jack

Jack Aspden 9 Commando
Lance Bombardier (later Major)
318595 and 370978
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Loyal Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lance Bombardier Jack Aspden, aged 21 and from Preston, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][2a][5].

BALFOUR, David Stewart

Private
2936087
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private David Balfour was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Andrew and Anne Balfour, of Amulree, Perthshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BALLS, David Gavin

Capt DG Balls 9 Commando
Captain
90724
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds

Captain David Balls was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.

Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/6.
 

BANBURY, Frederick

Corporal
5678008
No 9 Commando
Queens Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Frederick Banbury, 5 Troop, was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
In 1939 Frederick was single and employed as a Shop Assistant, Men's Outfitters.

BANKS, John

Private
2884786
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Banks was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas and Marda Banks, of Cambuslang, Lanarkshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BANKS, Thomas, H.

Lance Sergeant
3317445
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Lance Sergeant Thomas Banks was wounded in Italy on 1 February 1944. His Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing Halifax, Yorkshire.
 
Sources

BANNON, James

Private
2758223
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Bannon died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Patrick and Catherine Bannon, of Glasgow.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BARTON, Harold

Lance Sergeant
3533801
No 9 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Sergeant Harold Barton was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Anzio, Italy, on 19th March 1944 [1][2][see linked content below].
Recommendation

BASSETT-WILSON, Paul Francis

Paul Bassett-Wilson MC
Captain
165718
No 9 Commando
No 12 Commando
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Paul Bassett-Wilson MC died during operations with No.9 Commando at Lake Comacchio, Italy [1].
A former pupil of Stowe School and student at Trinity College [2], he had earlier served as a Lieutenant in No.12 Commando. 

BATES, William Stanley

Lieutenant
204528
No 9 Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant William Bates received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 323.
 
Notes

BEARDMORE, Thomas

RSM Tom Beardmore No 9 Commando
RSM Tom Beardmore No 9 Commando
WO1 Regimental Sergeant Major
5048331
No 9 Commando
North Staffordshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Regimental Sergeant Major Tom Beardsmore was killed in action during operations at Mount Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beardmore; husband of W. E. Beardmore, of Woodhead, Cheadle, Staffordshire [1][2].

BEATON, W.

Private
2822502
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Private Beaton, 5 Troop, was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

BILSBOROUGH, Walter

Lance Sergeant
327597
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Walter Bilsborough died of wounds received during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Charles and Maggie Bilsborough, of Preston, Lancashire. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BISSET, George Davidson

Lt Bisset 9 Commando
Lieutenant
94549
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant George Bisset died of wounds whilst a Prisoner of War in German hands during operations in Italy. [1][2]. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [3].

BLACKHURST, John

Rifleman
6920686
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman John Blackhurst died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He received a postumous Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
 
Sources

BLACKIE, James Gordon

Private
2880769
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders 2nd Bn (London Scottish)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Blackie was reported missing on 3 February 1944, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.
Son of James Gordon Blackie and Jessie Gordon Blackie.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BOSTOCK, Thomas

Acting Corporal
3659812
No 9 Commando
South Lancashire Regt (Prince of Wales Volunteers)
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Thomas Bostock, 5 Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on the 2nd February 1944 at Monte Faith, Italy. The following month on the 3rd March 1944 he was wounded during operations at Anzio.

BRADLEY, John Percy

Fusilier
6482228 (query)
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
John Bradley was a Metropolitan Police Constable, warrant number 128022, residing in 1939 at the Police Section House, 82 Charing Cross Road, London.

BROWN, John

Private
4350290
No 9 Commando
The East Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private John Brown died during operations in the region of Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy.

BROWN, Reid

Lance Corporal
7044540
No 9 Commando
Royal Irish Fusiliers 1st Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Reid Brown was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. The previous month on 3 February 1944 he had been wounded remaining on duty with his Commando.

BROWN, W.

Private
2934354
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Private W. Brown was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
 

BRYAN, Gerald Jackson

Captain Gerald Bryan 11 Commando
Captain
125189
No 11 Commando
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Gerald Jackson Bryan, RE, was awarded the Military Cross [1] for his gallantry during the battle of Litani

BURGESS, Leslie

Lance Corporal
1877628
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Leslie Burgess was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. He had embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268 and has no known grave.

BURKE, John

Gunner
3654080
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Burke was reported wounded 15 April 1945 in Italy.
Member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91 (has pencilled in 'deleted' after the entry).

BURT, William Charles

Lance Bombardier
2050861
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Bombardier William Burt died on 17 March 1944 in Italy from wounds inflicted on 30 December 1943. This date coincides with Operation Partridge. 
 
Sources
CWGC.

CALLF, Leslie Stuart

Major Leslie Callf MC
Major
138421
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Leslie Stuart Callf was appointed Lieutenant on 4 July 1940 [1].  Soon after he volunteered for the Commandos and was subsequently attached to No. 9 Commando.

CAMERON, Ralph Alverne Cyril

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)(later Honorary Major)
99223
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Ralph Cameron was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst in charge of 2 troops whose task was to destroy an enemy post near a demolished bridge West of the River Garigliano, Italy, on the night of 29/20 December 1943 duri

CAMPBELL, Kenneth Norman

Captain
75551
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) 5th Bn.
Died on war service
Died in the UK

Captain Kenneth Campbell, 4 troop,  died on the 9th September 1941 of injuries received in a m/c accident that occurred on the night of 5th September. A court of inquiry was held on the 11th September and his funeral took place on the 12th September 1941.

CARTWRIGHT, Richard

Corporal
No 9 Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Grimsby, South Humberside.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
Additions to Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 92 (1991).
 

CASSIDY, John, H.

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (WO2)
1555904
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
RQMS John Cassidy received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Meditteranean Theatre. Post war member of the Commando Association (Birmingham).
 
Sources

CHAMBERS, Alexander

Rifleman
3250016
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman Alexander Chambers was reported missing 3 February 1944, later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on a marble roll of honour located on Monte Ornito.
 

CHANCELLOR, Wilfred Douglas

Lance Bombardier
2049911
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Bombardier Wilfred Chancellor was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of William and Nellie Chancellor, of Balsall Heath, Birmingham.

CLARK, Francis William

Major
50979
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Francis Clark was reported wounded and missing 3 February 1944, later presumed died of wounds during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.

COLES, William James

Corporal
3910782
No 9 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal William Coles was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.

COUPE, Leonard

Lance Sergeant
894763
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Leonard Coupe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. Son of William and Martha Coupe; husband of A.

CRAIG, Albert John

WO2 Company Sergeant Major
2873976
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Company Sergeant Major Albert Craig died in Italy. His Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. Son of John Craig, and of Helen Craig, of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

CRAMER, John

Lance Corporal
2568791
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal John Cramer, R.A.M.C. attached to Commando H.Q. (M.I. section) was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distiguished service during operations at Lake Comacchio on 13 April 1945. This was known as Operation Impact Royal [1][2].

CRAWFORD, B.M.

Private
3062044
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots

Private B.M. Crawford was wounded on 16 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Troon.

CRAWFORD, Robert Allan

Lance Corporal
2934211
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Robert Crawford was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.

CROOK, A.

Private
No 9 Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bristol.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
 

CROOK, H.G.

Lance Corporal
3909357
No 9 Commando
South Wales Borderers

Lance Corporal Crook was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy ( Anzio Beachhead). 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.

CURRIE, John Robert Sanderson

Signalman John R.S. Currie,  Commando Bde Signals
Signalman
2578032
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Killed in action or died of wounds

Signalman John Currie, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of Daniel James Currie and Mary Jane Currie.

D'ARCY, Edward John

Captain
173842
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Edward D'Arcy, Medical Officer, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Monte Faito Italy on 2/3 February 1944.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36586, page 3070.

DANIELS, Samuel

Lance Bombardier
14322499
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Medal (MM)

Lance Bombardier Samuel Daniels was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.

The death of LBdr. Samuel Daniels, MM. (9 Cdo) of Billinge, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 83 issued September 1986.

DAVIES, Michael Alfred William

Acting Captain (later Major)
253496
No 9 Commando
Northamptonshire Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Michael Davies, Adjutant of No. 9 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for his outstanding leadership and personal gallantry during the fierce fighting that took place in the Wadis at the Anzio beachhead on the 19th March 1944 [1][2].

DEANS, James

Corporal
2079518
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal James Deans was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, confirmed 14 months later as killed in action on that date. He embarked for the raid on ML 457 and was the husband of Mrs A. Deans, 4 Albert Street, Paisley.

DEMPSTER, James

Private
2985838
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Private James Dempster was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge).
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kirkcudbright, Dumfries.
 
Sources

DENNIE, J.

Private
2980471
No 9 Commando
No 12 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Served in No.12 Commando prior to No.9 Commando [1].
30 December 1943, No.9 Commando,  wounded Italy (Operation Partridge [2][4].
19 March 1944, No.9 Commando, wounded Anzio beachhead, Italy (Operation 'X') [3][5].

DICKIE, Robert Finn

Pte. RF Dickie 9 Commando
Private
2988081
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave. Son of John Dickie, and of Margaret Finn Dickie, of Milton, Dunbartonshire; husband of Mary Suter Dickie.
 
Sources

DIMALOW, Philip Keith

Lieutenant
180304
No 9 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Philip Diimalow was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of James Francis Dimalow and of Marjorie Dimalow (nee Fleming).

DRURY, George, F.

Acting Company Sergeant Major
2815839
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Private George Drury was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing West Ayton, N. Yorkshire.

DUNCAN, Ronald

Lance Corporal
2032723
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Ronald Duncan was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. Son of James W. Duncan and Elisabeth R. Duncan, of Aberdeen. They were formally notified of his death on 2 April 1943.

DUNDAS, Duncan

Sergeant
2754382
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Sergeant Duncan Dundas was killed in action during operations in Italy. He has no known grave. Son of James and Isabella Dundas; husband of Sheila Henrietta Dundas, of Kirkcudbright. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. 

EDEN, George William Joseph

Rifleman
6850527
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman George Eden, 5 Troop, was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of James Thomas Eden and Mary Ann Eden, of Shoreditch, London.

EDMONDS, William George

Private
6348327
No 9 Commando
Queens Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private William Edmonds was reported wounded and missing, later confirmed killed in action between the 3rd and 6th February, during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 

FARMER, Henry

Henry Farmer 9 Commando
Private
4350517
No 9 Commando
East Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Henry Farmer from Hull was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of James Farmer, and of C.M. Farmer, of Hull. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.

FARQUHAR, John Kiel

Private
2821551
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Private John Farquhar, a veteran of the St. Nazaire raid, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations West of the Garigliano River, Italy on the night of 29/30 December 1943 [1][2].

FINLAY, David

Private (later Corporal)
2757157
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Private (Piper) David Finlay was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. His Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association from Cupar, Fife. Piper Finlay often played the Lament at the Commando Memorial Remembrance Service.

FLEAR, Peter Hendry

Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
268232
No 9 Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Served during the war as a Captain in No.9 Commando and 2 Commando Brigade.
  • 1st January 1969, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Flear, Royal Corps of Signals, on loan to the Malaysian Armed Forces, appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).

FORBES, Robert

Lance Bombardier
902786
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Bombardier Robert Forbes was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Andrew Brodie Forbes and Margaret Forbes, of Edinburgh. He is named on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.

FRASER, Andrew

Lance Corporal
2822034
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Lance Corporal Andrew Fraser was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing Forres, Morayshire

GARDNER, James

James Gardner 9 Commando
Original grave of LCpl Jim Gardner 9 Commando
Lance Corporal
3535628
No 9 Commando
Manchester Regiment, 9th Bn.
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal James Gardner was killed in action during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Fred and Jane Gardner.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.

GARVIE, J.

Private
2822297
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Private Garvie was wounded 1 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

GELLATLY, John

Pte. J. Gellatly 9 Commando
Private
3318356
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Gellatly was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito. Eldest son of John and Margaret Gellatly, of Concraigie, Perthshire.
 

GIBSON, James Lang

Captain
210963
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds

Captain James Gibson died of injuries received in a mine explosion at Anzio on the 24th June.

Sources
CWGC
No 9 Cdo War Diary, National Archives WO218/69.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/6.

GREENSHIELDS, Thomas Cameron

Lieutenant
90992
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Thomas Greenshields was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of George Johnson Greenshields, and of Eva Greenshields, of Glasgow. M.A., LL.B. Posthumous Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service.

GRIEVE, J.H.

Private
3065996
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots
Private Grieve was wounded three times during operations in Italy, on 3 February 1944, 19 March 1944 and 16 April 1945.  Post war member of the Commando Association (Selkirk).
 
Sources

GRIEVE, John Fletcher

Private
2933802
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Died on war service
Died in the UK

Private John Grieve was accidently killed by a mine on Portland Range whilst training. A Court of Inquiry was held on the 20th May and reconvened on the 29th May 1943. Pte Grieve had apparently previously served in No 6 Commando.

GRIGG, Eric Alfred

Fusilier
6482231
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary
Eric Alfred Grigg, a member of the Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary, volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the 1st  Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Badic Training Centre) at Achnacarry. After his commando training he was attached to No.9 Commando.

GUTHRIE, John

Corporal (later Sergeant)
2758175
No 9 Commando
Black Watch

Corporal John Guthrie was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association from Perth, Scotland.

HAYES, Ian Hope

Fusilier
14701610
No 9 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers

Enlisted 1942. Volunteered for the Commandos. Attached No.9 Commando. Active service included Salerno (Operation Avalanche) and Lake Comacchio (Operation Roast).

HODKINSON, John

Lance Sergeant
3446114
No 9 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Military Medal (MM)

Lance Sergeant John Hodkinson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy. 

Sources
London Gazette 36615, page 3376.
National Archives file WO373/6/578.

HOGG, J.

Lance Corporal
3190005
No 9 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers

Lance Corporal J. Hogg was wounded 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known residing Kelso

HOLMES, Leslie Thomas

Corporal
6897410
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Leslie Holmes was reported missing 19 March 1944 later presumed killed in action during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.

HOPKINS, Leslie William

Lance Sergeant
6213259
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Lance Sergeant Leslie Hopkins was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations on the night of 15/16 April 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy. 
Recommendation

HORROCKS, R.

Private
3535715
No 9 Commando
Manchester Regiment

Private Horrocks was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Oldham, Lancashire.

HUGHES, Freddie

Freddie Hughes 9 Commando
Corporal
3310694
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Served in 3 Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Rothesay, Isle of Bute.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newletter 77 (1983). 
[Image] Robbie Hughes (son).

HUGHES, Joseph Wilfred

Lance Sergeant (later Second Lieutenant)
2002542
288589
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Lance Sergeant Joseph Hughes was one of the Commando contingent embarked on board Motor Launch ML 443 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Returned to the UK and rejoined No.9 Commando. Left the Commando May 1943 on selection for Officer Training.

HUNTER, Harry

Private
3535763
No 9 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Private Harry Hunter was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations at the Anzio Beachhead, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.

HUNTER, Hector William

Hector Hunter 9 Commando
Lance Sergeant
3130410
No 9 Commando
No 4 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd Bn.
Corporal Hector Hunter, No.9 Commando, was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. His Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
03.09.1939 enlisted Royal Scots Fusiliers later volunteering for the Commandos.

INNES, G.

Private
2755031
No 9 Commando
Black Watch

Private Innes was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Wishaw, Lanarkshire.
 

JACKSON, Harry Charles

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
4919445
No 9 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Harry Jackson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in the Wadis at the Anzio Beachhead on the 19th March 1944 which became known as Operation 'X'.
Recommendation

JAMESON, Robert Evan

Lance Sergeant
821516
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Robert Evan Jameson, from Virginia, County Cavan, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. He embarked for the raid on HMS Campbeltown and has no known grave.
 
Sources

JOHNSTON, George William

Private
2886902
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Private George Johnston was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association (Cumbria).
 
Sources

JOHNSTON, Guthrie

Private
2888669
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Private Guthrie Johnston was wounded 4 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association from Rutherglen, Glasgow.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

JOHNSTONE, A.

Lance Corporal
2756972
No 9 Commando
Black Watch

Lance Corporal Johnstone was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. 

JOHNSTONE, Robert

Private
3189032
No 9 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Johnstone was reported missing 3 February 1944 at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito. Foster-son of Mrs. E.A. Kean of Castle Douglas in Kirkcudbrightshire.

JONES, John Bertram

John Jones 9 Commando
Private
5347501
No 9 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Private John 'Jack' Jones, 5 troop, was wounded (gunshot to knee) 2 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. 4 March 1946 posted Royal Welch Fusiliers.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.

KANE, Dennis Roger

Private
14286826
No 9 Commando
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Herefordshire Regiment
Private Dennis Kane was wounded twice during operations in Italy; 19 March 1944 (Anzio) and 16 April 1945 (Argenta and Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Shropshire. 
 
Sources

KEEFE, John William

John William Keefe 9 Commando
John William Keefe 9 Commando
Private
14729480
No 9 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Private John Keefe was wounded 18 April 1945 during operations in Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association from Oldham, Lancashire [1][2].
Extract from a report by OC 6 Troop on Operation Roast

KEIL, John Leslie

Private
2939369
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Keil was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of John and Elsie Keil, of Elgin, Morayshire; husband of Maureen Keil. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources

KELLY, Brian Bernard

Sergeant
6482224
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Brian Bernard Kelly, a serving Metroplitan Police Officer,  volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. After completing his training at the Commando Depot (CBTC) Achnacarry he was attached to No.9 Commando.

KENNOWAY, George Cray

Private
2939370
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private George Cray Kennoway was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources

KING, Robert

Robert King MM 9 Commando
Private
7357784
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Private Robert King, from Aberdeen, was wounded in April 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy, and subsequently awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service. He had previously been wounded on 3 February 1944 in Italy.
Recommendation

KINGSBURY, Harold Sidney

Sergeant
3186138
No 9 Commando
Border Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Harold Kingsbury MM was reported wounded and missing on 19 March 1944 during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas Francis and Jane Kingsbury.

KIRKBY, E.

Driver
T/3448340
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps

Driver Kirkby was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal).  Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing in Heywood, Lancs.. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.

KITHER, Harry Thomas

Lt Kither 9 Commando
Captain
96760
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Harry Kither MC, from Longcot Shrivenham near Swindon, died during operations at Lake Comacchio and the Argenta Gap. He had been awarded the Military Cross "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy."
 
Sources

LAING, James

Private
2822834
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Private James Laing was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge).
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bangor, North Wales.
 
Sources

LANCASTER, E.

Private
4123431
No 9 Commando
Cheshire Regiment

Private E. Lancaster was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

LANE, Peter John

Peter Lane 9 Commando
Fusilier
864477
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Peter Lane was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ernest Lane; husband of Jane Lane, of North Kensington, London.

LEWIS, Francis

Signalman
2574102
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Killed in action or died of wounds

Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of William and Mary Lewis, of Liverpool.

LINGE, Charles Albert

Private
871024
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
East Surrey Regiment
1937 attested into Royal Artillery; 17 November 1943 re-badged East Surrey Regiment. Member of the Commando Association. 1953 residing Canvey Island, Essex.
 
Sources
RA Attestations Registers.

LODY, Anthony

Lance Corporal
T/10699839
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Anthony Lody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.

LONG, Donald Bayley

Donald Bayley Long 9 Commando
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
284561
No 9 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers & King's Own
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Lieutenant Donald Long was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations against the enemy held spit of land between Lake Comacchio, Italy, and the Adriatic [1][1A][Citation in Linked Content beow].

LONG, Michael

Michael Long MBE MC 9 Commando
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) (later Honorary Captain)
97967
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Captain Michael Long was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations to cross the Garigliano river on the night of 29/30 December 1943. This was known as Operation Partridge [1][2].

LOWE, Ken

Lance Corporal
3606787
No 9 Commando
Border Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Ken Lowe received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36950, page 1041.
 

LUCAS, Harry Hillgrove

Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
98886
No 9 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Harry Lucas received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [1]
  • 18 November 1959 from Active List to Territorial Army Reserve of Officers with rank of Lieutenant Colonel [2].

MACDONALD, Robert

Private
2821492
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Private Robert Macdonald, 4 Troop, was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association.

MACINNES, Neil

WO1 Regimental Sergeant Major
2974803
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Died in service
Died in the UK
Neil Macinnes was the Regimental Sergeant Major of No 9 Commando at the time of his death. The No 9 Commando War Diary for January 10th 1942 records the following "2974803, R.S.M. McINNES N, died of self inflicted gunshot wound."
 
Sources

MACKAY, Alexander Bowie

Lance Corporal
22822295
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Private Alexander Mackay was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge).

Post war member of the Commando Association from Criccieth, North Wales.
 
Sources

MACKENZIE, Ian Robert

Corporal
2933784
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Ian MacKenzie was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Colin and Nellie MacKenzie; husband of Jessie Steele MacKenzie, of Forres, Morayshire. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 

MALE, Leslie Percival

Private
No 9 Commando
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Served in 2 Troop. Member of the Commando Association from Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Post war Police Constable promoted 1957 to Police Sergeant, Selly Oak Police Station, West Midlands Constabulary. 11 June 1977, lately Sergeant West Midlands Police, appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division).

MANN, Robert Kirkwood, S.

Company Sergeant Major
2986799
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
Company Sergeant Major (WO2) Robert Mann received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 329.
 

MATTHEWS, Leslie James

Pte LJ Matthews 9 Commando
Private
3391673
No 9 Commando
Border Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Leslie Matthews from Blackpool was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on a marble roll of honour on Monte Ornito.

MCAULAY, Duncan

Lance Corporal
3324765
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry

Lance Corporal Duncan McAulay was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

MCGOWAN, Ronald Anthony

Private
14543790
No 9 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Ronald Anthony McGowan was reported missing later confirmed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Grandson of Patrick and Cathrine McGowan, of Craigneuk, Wishaw, Lanarkshire.

MCKENZIE, A.S.

Sergeant
2822652
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Post war member of the Commando Association. In 1947 he was living overseas at the Poronuwa Estate, Kahawatta, Ceylon.

Sources
Commando Association newsletter 5 (1947).
 

McKINNON, Alexander Edward Cunningham

Lance Sergeant
3132746
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Alexander McKinnon was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of John and Frances McKinnon; husband of Florence Janes McKinnon, of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
 

MCKINNON, Donald

Donald McKinnon 9 Commando
Sergeant
2927748
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Sergeant Donald McKinnon was wounded on 1 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association from Kingarth, Bute.

MCLEARIE, James

Lance Corporal
2932647
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Lance Corporal James McLearie was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association.

MCMILES, John

Sergeant
No 9 Commando
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant John McMiles received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 325.

MESMER, Roy Alfred

Private
5783885
No 9 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Roy Mesmer was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of William E. and Kate Mesmer, of Norwich. His name is on a marble roll of honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources
CWGC.

MITCHELL, Alan

Alan Mitchell 9 Commando
Sergeant (later Warrant Officer 2)
7586369
No 9 Commando
No 11 Commando
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Attested into the Army 3 January 1933 aged 14. Served in No.11 Commando from August 1940 and later as Armourer Sergeant in No.9 Commando HQ Troop ending his commando service in February 1946.

MOIR, Bertram Wigton

Fusilier
3127401
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Killed in action or died of wounds

Fusilier Bertram Moir was reported wounded and missing 19 March 1944 during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Bertram Wigton Moir and Mary Moir; husband of Ellen Moir, of Edinburgh.

MOLONEY, F.

Private
2889360
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders

Private Moloney was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

MONK, Barrie Richard

Private
6213656
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Barrie Monk was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on the Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito. Son of Harold and Ann Monk.
 
Sources
CWGC.

MORGAN, Arthur

Lance Corporal
2888094
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders

Lance Corporal Arthur Morgan was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

MORRIS, Howell Charles

Howell Charles Morris 9 Commando
Grave of Lieutenant Morris 9 Commando
Lieutenant
222124
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Howell Morris died 2 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Commissioned 19 December 1941. Son of Lt.-Col. Charles E. Morris and P. A. Morris, of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. 
 
Sources
CWGC.

NEILSON, Gilbert Reid

Private
2992493
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Gilbert Neilson was killed in action during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge). He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neilson, of Bearsden, Dunbartonshire.

NEWSON, John Arthur

Private
6349065
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Newson died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of James Albert and Emma Charlotte Newson, of Bermondsey, London.
 
Sources
CWGC.

O'ROURKE, P.

Private
2884611
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Private P. O'Rourke was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
 
Sources

PARKIN, Ivor George

Ivor George Parkin 9 Commando
Gunner
2057623
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Ivor Parkin died of wounds during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Frederick George and Winifred Gaina Parkin, of Shirley, Southampton.
 
Sources
CWGC.
RA Casualty Card.

PATERSON, T.

Private
2573711
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders (London Scottish)

Private T. Paterson was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72

PERRY, P.

Private
14422729
No 9 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Private 'Paddy' Perry, 5 Troop, was wounded twice during operations in Italy. 
3 February 1944 at Monte Ornito.
19 March 1944 at the Anzio Beachhead.
 
Sources

PORT, John Gowans

John Gowans Port 9 Commando
Private
2991563
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
John Port enlisted 16 November 1940. He was attached to No.9 Commando on 28 April 1942. Private Port, 5 Troop, was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornitio, Italy.
 
Sources

PRESTAGE, Robert William

Gunner
6017232
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Robert Prestage was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Robert Augustus and Hilda Alice Prestage, of Walthamstow, Essex. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources

PRINGLE, Charles Taylor

Lance Corporal
4914347
No 9 Commando
Worcestershire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Charles Pringle died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Walter and Eleanor Pringle.
 
Sources
CWGC.

QUIGLEY, Thomas

Private
4388422
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Thomas Quigley died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of John and Mary Ann Quigley.

REACE, George Arthur

Warrant Officer Class 2
2881169
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches

Warrant Officer Class 2  George Reace was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1], and was also Mentioned in Despatches [2], both in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

REID, A.B.

Lance Corporal
3059487
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Reid received a Mention in Desptaches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 325.
 

RICHARDS, David

Corporal (later Sergeant)
2094564
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Sapper David Richards was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 443 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was evacuated back to the UK after the raid [1][2].

RICHARDSON, John

Sergeant
3603243
No 9 Commando
Border Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant John Richardson died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.

Sources
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/73.

ROLFE, Julian Dudley

Private
14416231
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders 6th Bn.
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Julian Rolfe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.  Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Italy. Son of Hubert Dudley Rolfe and Ada Ethel Rolfe.

ROSS, Robert Sharp

Robert Ross 9 Commando
Private
2985617
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Ross was killed in action during operations in Italy, and has no known grave. Son of William Brown Ross and Catherine Ross, of Camelon, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

ROSS, Roderick

Private
2928902
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Private Roderick 'Roddy' Ross, 4 Troop, was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).

SCOTT, Andrew

Private
2938003
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)

Private Andrew Scott was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

SCOTT, Michael

Lieutenant
117892
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Michael Scott died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/6.

SCOTT, Sidney, H.

Corporal
T/132588
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps

Corporal Sidney Scott was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal).  Post war member of the Commando Association from Stepney, London. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.

SEARLE, Clifford Frederick

LSgt Clifford Searle DCM 9 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14241831
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Somerset Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Queen's Police Medal
Lance Sergeant Clifford Searle, 5 troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his leadership and gallantry during Operation Roast at Lake Comacchio, Italy [1][2].
Recommendation

SHAW, Ashley George

Driver
T/106298
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Driver Ashley Shaw was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period November 1941 to April 1942  whilst serving as an ambulance driver with 5 Light Field Ambulance. [1].

SHELTON, Mark

Fusilier
No 9 Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from West Ham.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 38 (1964).
Registers of Deaths recorded in West Ham registered 1963 (4 Qr).

SHENTON, Joseph

Private
5046468
No 9 Commando
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Joseph Shenton was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. He embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268 and has no known grave.

SHIPTON, Herbert John

Bert Shipton 9 Commando
Lance Corporal
2041795
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers

Lance Corporal Bert Shipton from Peckham, London, embarked on Motor Launch ML 457 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid later found to be a prisoner of war. Enlisted April 1937. Civilian employment - Salesman.

SIGSWORTH, Stanley

Private
14241696
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 2nd Bn.
Liverpool City Police
Stanley Sigsworth was a Liverpool City Police Constable before entering military service. In 1961 he was promoted to Police Sergeant transferring from Prescot Street Division to Old Swan Division. He had been wounded during the war on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy.  

SIMPSON, John McK.

Private
2820756
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders

Private John Simpson was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge). 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.

SMART, Albert Kenneth

Albert Smart 9 Commando
Private
14241644
No 9 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Leicester Police
Albert Smart was a serving Leicestershire Police Officer who volunteered in July 1942 as part of the Police Intakes. He was attached to No.9 Commando on 9 September 1942 after completing his training at the Commando Depot (CBTC).

SMETHURST, Norman George

Norman Smethurst 9 Commando
Private (later Lance Sergeant)
14508144
No 9 Commando
The Buffs, 1st Bn.
Norman Smethurst worked as a Reeler in the Paper Manufacuring Industry before enlisting on 7 January 1943. Volunteered for Special Service and attached to No.9 Commando 2 troop. Overseas active service included Italy and Greece. To Reserve List Class 'B' Release 1946.

SMITH, Edward

Eddie Smith 9 Commando
Corporal
6711580
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Corporal Eddie Smith, 5 Troop, was wounded 3 March 1944 at Anzio, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association from South Ruislip, Middx.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.

SMITH, George Alfred

Constable George Alfred Smith
George Alfred Smith 9 Commando
Private
14241717
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private George Smith was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy, and has no known grave. Son of George Henry and Alice Smith; husband of Elsie Smith, of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. 

SQUIRES, William Philip

Corporal
No 9 Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade

No.9 Commando and 1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Folkestone, Kent.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 82 (1986).

STACK, William John

William Stack 9 Commando
Trooper
14241832
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Gloucestershire Constabulary

In 1939 William Stack was a Police Constable based at Central Police Station, Cheltenham. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. He was posted to 5 Troop after joining his commando unit.

STANIER, E.

Private
4039477
No 9 Commando
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Private Stanier, 5 Troop, was wounded 2 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.

STARLING, Horace Edwin

Lieutenant
180800
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Horace Starling died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/8.
 

STEADMAN, Charles Emanuel

Charles Steadman 9 Commando
Sergeant
1508032
No 12 Commando
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Monmouthshire Regiment 2nd Bn.
South Wales Borderers
1938 attested into the Royal Artillery [1].
05.10.1939 transferred to 2nd Bn. Monmouthshire Regiment [1].
Volunteered for and attached to No.12 Commando which disbanded early [2][2a].

STEWART, G.

Rifleman
3247677
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

Rfn. G. Stewart was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

STORER, Sidney

Corporal
14241808
No 9 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Warwickshire Constabulary
Corporal Sidney Storer, No.9 Commando, was wounded on 3 March 1944 during operations in Italy. Sidney was a Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), at Achnacarry.

STOREY, J.R.

Rifleman
14220701
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Rifleman Storey was wounded 1st February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Ornito).
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
 

STOREY, Percy Ronald

Lance Corporal
6465386
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Percy Storey, 5 Troop, was killed in action during operations to clear the enemy from the Wadis in the beachhead area at Anzio. Son of John George and Sarah Jane Storey; husband of Agnes Johnstone Storey, of Rothesay, Isle of Bute. [1][2][3][5]

STUART, John

John Stuart 9 Commando
Private
2825409
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Stuart from Ballindalloch was reported missing during operations at Monte Ornito, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. His name is among others on a Marble Roll of Honour erected on Monte Ornito post war by veterans.

SUTTON, John Robert

Private
2181475
No 9 Commando
The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Sutton died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas John and Emma Sutton.
 
Sources
CWGC.

SUTTON, K.S.

Private
14369254
No 9 Commando
East Yorkshire Regiment

Private K.S. Sutton was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 15 April 1945 (Lake Comacchio). 

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/91.
 

SZARKOW, Justin

Justin Szarkow 9 Commando
Fusilier
4204610
No 9 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Fusilier Justin Szarkow, 2 troop, was wounded 15 April 1945 in Italy (Lake Comacchio). 
In 1956 he changed the family name of Szarkow to Gibbs to honour his step father.

TAIT, John

Lance Corporal
4469403
No 9 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Tait was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of John and Isabella Tait, of Berwick-on-Tweed. His name is on a marble roll of honour located on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources

TANNER, John Andrew

Corporal
14241755
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
City of London Police
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal John Tanner was killed in action on 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. The previous year on 20 March 1944 he was wounded (recovered) during operations in Italy. 

TATLER, John

Private
4925885
No 9 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Tatler, 5 Troop, died of wounds during operations to clear the enemy from Wadis at Anzio, Italy. He was one of three No.9 Commandos from 5 Troop who died after their second landing at Anzio. Son of George Henry and Annie Tatler, of Stoke-on-Trent.
 

TAYLOR, Thomas

Thomas Taylor 9 Commando
Gunner (later Captain)
930686
203871
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Loyal Regiment
15 December 1939 enlisted Royal Artillery.
16 November 1940 attached Special Service Battalion.
4 March 1941 attached No.9 Commando.
15 May 1941 left the Commando on posting 166 O.C.T.U.

TEMPLETON, W.B.

Captain
91824
No 9 Commando
Cameronians
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Templeton was twice Mentioned in Despatches.
  1. Gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
  2. Gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
Sources

THOM, John, M.

Corporal
2820388
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Corporal John Thom was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge). 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.

THOMSON, Donald

Private
2933811
No 9 Commando
No 6 Independent Company
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Private Donald Thomson died from a gunshot wound. Court of Enquiry returned a verdict of accidental death. Casualty List records his Unit as No.6 independent Company [see notes].
 
Sources
CWGC.

THOMSON, John

Lance Sergeant
3190591
No 9 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Lance Corporal John Thomson was wounded three times the first being on 30 December 1943 during Operation Partridge. Promoted Lance Sergeant he was wounded a second time on 19 March 1944 and awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service at Anzio.

TOD, Ronald John Frederick (Brig)

Brigadier
32187
No 9 Commando
No 6 Independent Company
No 11 Independent Company
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Commissioned  into the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders in 1925. Served in No 6 Independent Company and was  Officer Commanding No 11 Independent Company in 1940 and later took command of No 9 Commando in 1942.  Awarded DSO, and later a Bar to the DSO, each for "gallant and distinguished s

TUDOR, William John

Private
14241701
No 9 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Cheshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private William Tudor was killed in action during operations at the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
Son of John J. and Emma A. Tudor, of Clive, Shropshire [1][2][3].
Previously wounded 30 December 1943 (Operation Partridge), Italy [4].

TURNER, Henry

Gunner
1476334
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Henry Turner died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.

URQUHART, Robert Rose

Pte Robert Urquhart 9 Commando
Private
2991922
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Urquhart, 5 troop, died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy [1][3][4].
  • 3 March 1944 wounded during operations at Anzio [2][5] [see Linked Content below].
  • Evacuated as casualty to the UK [4][5]

VODDEN, John

Rfn. John Vodden 9 Commando
Rifleman
6969151
No 9 Commando
Rifle Brigade
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman John Vodden was reported missing 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur O. J. and Margaret Vodden, of Winton, Hampshire.

WADE, Leonard Alfred

Lance Sergeant
2881130
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Leonard Wade was killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Mrs. M. Wade of Hullbridge, Essex. His name is amongst others on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito itself.

WALKER, W.

Private
2755230
No 9 Commando
Black Watch

Private W. Walker was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.

WALSH, Frank

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
2986730
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Frank Walsh was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy on 5 March 1944 whilst commanding a Section of a Fighting Patrol and during which he was wounded.
Recommendation

WALSHAM, Alexander

Sapper (later Sergeant)
2002610
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Sapper Alexander Walsham was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 443 for Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was evacuated back to the UK after the raid and rejoined No.9 Commando [1][2].

WATKINSON, Thomas

Corporal
3911661
No 9 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Corporal Thomas Watkinson died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Henry and Margaret Watkinson, of Liverpool; husband of Winefred (Wyn) Watkinson, of Knotty Ash, Liverpool. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito. 

WATSON, Alexander Grant

Alexander Watson 9 Commando
Private
3311891
No 9 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Private Alexander Watson from Glasgow died in Dumfries Royal Infirmary as a result of a collision with a lorry whilst riding a pedal cycle on the Kirkcudbrig

WATTS, Albert

Dvr Albert Watts 9 Commando
Served as : 
POWER, Thomas
Driver
T/269038
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Driver Albert Watts, from Manchester, died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 

WAUGH, William

Lance Corporal (later Lance Sergeant)
2991737
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal William Waugh was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 19 March 1944 during operations at the Anzio Beachhead, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Recommendation

WESTWOOD, Albert

Rifleman
6898157
No 2 Commando
No 9 Commando
Kings Royal Rifle Corps
Died on active service
Rifleman Albert Westwood died in Italy as a result of an accident on 28 May 1945 whilst serving with No.2 Commando [1][2].
  • 3 February 1944 wounded serving with No.9 Commando in Italy [3].

WHAM, James Howie

Sergeant
3065655
No 9 Commando
No 12 Commando
Royal Scots
Military Medal (MM)
Private (Acting Corporal) James Wham was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 19 March 1944 in Italy. Final rank attained Sergeant.
Recommendation
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WHEELER, George Russell

Lt George Russell Wheeler MM
Corporal
6899188 & 271249
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

George Wheeler, a pupil of Godolphin School, Wiltshire, graduated as a BSc from Exeter University. He married in 1941. After enlistment he volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No 2 Commando

WHITE, A.C.

Rifleman
6215601
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Wounded twice during operations in Italy.
3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito [1].
19 March 1944 during operations at the Anzio Beachhead [2].
 
Sources

WHITE, Alan McKaig

Lance Corporal
2881012
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of Stanley Adison White and Mildred Eugenie Meta White, of Pinner, Middlesex.

WHITEFIELD, James

Lance Corporal
3249581
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal James Whitefield was reported missing 3 February 1944, later confirmed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of John and Sarah Whitefield, of Biggar, Lanarkshire. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour located on Monte Ornito.

WHITWORTH, William

Private
14409959
No 9 Commando
Welch Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private William Whitworth was killed in action during operations to clear the enemy from the Wadis in the beachhead area at Anzio. Son of Herbert and Eva Whitworth, of Chadderton, Lancashire.
 
Sources
CWGC

WILDGOOSE, William Eric

William Wildgoose 9 Commando
Private
4132967
No 9 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private William Wildgoose died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Ernest and Mary Wildgoose, of Colyhurst, Manchester. His name is on a marble roll of honour located on Monte Ornito.

WILKES, Geoffrey

Fusilier
4206278
No 9 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Post war Geoff Wilkes was an active member of the Commando Association. In 1991 Geoff was elected Secretary of the Bolton Branch, and the following year was on a sub committe of the General Committee of the Association.
 
Sources

WILLIAMS, Francis Arthur

Trooper
14241758
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Metropolitan Police
Trooper Francis Williams was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Ornito and Monte Faito). He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Police Station, 256 Hornsey Road.

WILLS, Eric

Gunner
2058892
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers / Royal Artillery
Eric Wills was born in Everdon Northants. and was one of 5 brothers. Whilst working in the footwear industry, he enlisted with the TA in 1938 before beginning full military service on the 18th June 1939 as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers.

WILSON, Alistair, D.

Lieutenant Alistair Wilson 9 Commando
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
90933
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Alistair Wilson M.A. received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Italy during which he was wounded [1]
  • 16 April 1965 granted honorary rank of Captain [2].

WILSON, George

Lance Sergeant
2983410
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Sergeant George Wilson was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.

Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.

WILSON, George Harry

Sergeant
2979257
No 9 Commando
No 6 Independent Company
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)

Sergeant George Wilson was one of the first to volunteer for Special Service joining No.6 Independent Company in April 1940. He served in No.9 Commando from its formation and by April 1945 was the Signal Sergeant.

WILSON, Reginald

Private
4922164
No 9 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Died on active service

Private Reginald Wilson was accidentally killed during operations in Italy. 

Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/78.

WINFIELD, William

Corporal
6470649
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal William Winfield died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.

WRIGHT, George Alexander

Corporal
3325200
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal George Wright died on 14 April of wounds received on 13 April during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Thomas and Annie Victoria Wright; husband of Holly Isobel Rutherford Wright, of Tweedmouth, Northumberland.
 
Sources
CWGC.

WYBAR, George

Lance Corporal
2885417
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders (London Scottish)

Lance Corporal George Wybar was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 6 March 1944 (Anzio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.


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