Arthur Frank Woodiwiss from Brixton London, known as Buster, enlisted in April 1940. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.2 Commando 3 Troop. Corporal Woodiwiss was one of the Commando contingent who embarked on HMS Campbeltown for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire. Captured after the raid. Awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service. 

Cpl Woodiwiss was a member of an assault party whose tasks were the destruction of enemy light coastal defence guns, covering the dry dock. During the attack on the first gun position, this NCO showed personal bravery of the highest order. He was forever in the thick of the action and after bitter hand to hand fighting with the gun crew, in which he played the most prominent part, he personally was successful in placing the firing charges which resulted in the complete destruction of the gun.

Later in the action, and again showing tireless devotion to duty and outstanding zeal, this NCO took up an extremely exposed position with a bren gun and covered the force away from the bridgehead, personally acting as a rearguard and thus securing the rear of the force from enemy attack. His personal bravery and tireless devotion to duty were an example to all and his conduct throughout the whole operation is worthy of high recognition.