WALSHAM, Alexander

Rank: 
Sapper (later Sergeant)
Unit / Base: 
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Engineers
Service: 
Army
Number: 
2002610
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].
  • 20 March 1944 (A/Corporal)(No.9 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy (Anzio) [2]+[linked content below].
  • 15 April 1945 (W/S Corporal)(No.9 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio) [3].
Sources
[1] St Nazaire Society website.
[2] British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/91.
[3] British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/91.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 53 issued Sept. 1971 (Rank shown as Sgt).
 
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