9 Commando Roll of Honour

Pte. J. ANDERSON
Pte. D.S. BALFOUR
Pte. J. BANKS
Pte. J. BANNON
Pte. J.G. BLACKIE
Pte. C.G. BROWN
Pte. J. BROWN
Pte. R.F. DICKIE
Pte. W.G. EDMONDS
Pte. H. FARMER
Pte. J. GELLATLY
Pte. J.F. GRIEVE
Pte. E.A. HUNT
Pte. R. JOHNSTONE
Pte. J.L. KEIL
Below is an A-Z view of the Roll of Honour with information about each of the Fallen. Displaying 1 - 102 of 102

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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].

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.
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 
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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).

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.
 
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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.

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.
 
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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.
 
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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.

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."
 
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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.

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.

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."
 
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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.
 

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.
 

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.

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.
 
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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.
 

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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, 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.

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