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Fusilier Joseph Ball was shot and killed in circumstances that remain to this day somewhat lacking of any official acount. It is believed that the fatal shot was fired by a patrol of the Dutch Navy.
Photos of his funeral are in our gallery. [Go to gallery.]
A report into the shooting written in 2012 by Jack Bakker can be found here [View report.]
BARRASS, Nicholas William
Lieutenant Nicholas Barrass died during operations at Flushing.
Whilst engaged in a house clearance, he was killed by a sniper who fired from an adjacent building. The author of the book below describes him as being "a tall quiet spoken policeman, who had played football for Gateshead. "
(Source: Swiftly They Struck by Murdoch C. McDougall who served as a Lieut. in No 4 Commando.)
BEAN, William George
Marine William Bean died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
BELL, Derek Kerr
Marine Derek Bell died during operations in Holland.
BRANCH, Walter James
Private Walter Branch, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren. His name is on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
BREHME, Reginald Herbert Ronald
Sergeant Reginald Brehme died during operations at Westkapelle.
BRIND-SHERIDAN, Paddy Kendall
Major Paddy Brind-Sheridan was killed during operations at Westkapelle.
BROWN, William
Private William Brown, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren. His name is also on the 48RM Commando Memorial at the RM Commando Museum, Portsmouth.
Sources
CWGC
BUCHANAN, Joseph
Lance Corporal Joseph Buchanan died during operations at Walcheren.
BURGESS, Norman
Marine Norman Burgess died during operations at Walcheren.
COLEMAN, Arthur Douglas
Marine Arthur Coleman was batman to Lieut. Collins of 'A' troop. Both died during an operation against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland.
COLLINS, Peter Stratford
Lieutenant Peter Collins MC, 'A' troop, died during operations against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland. He had been awarded the MC for gallant and distinguished services in the field.
COOKE, William Frank
Marine William Cooke died during operations at Westkapelle.
DAVIES, Albert Stanley
Marine Albert Davies died during operations at Walcheren.
DAVIS, Anthony David
Sergeant Anthony Davis died during operations at Walcheren.
DAY, James Edward
Marine James Day died during operations at Walcheren.
De STACPOOLE, Derek Roderick
Major Derek Roderick de Stacpoole, 'Y' troop, was shot and killed during operations at Walcheren. He had earler been wounded during the Normandy landings rejoining the Commando and taking part in operations at Dozule in August.
He received a MiD for " good service while operating with 21st Army Group."
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando author Ken Ford.
London Gazettes Supp. 36979, page 1386.
DENNANT, William Henry
Marine William Dennant died during operations in Holland.
DERRICK, Martin
Marine Martin Derrick died during operations at Walcheren.
DONKIN, Henry
Private Henry Donkin, 'F' troop, a veteran of Dunkirk, was shot and killed whilst engaging the enemy during operations at Flushing.
Sources
CWGC
The Fighting Fourth by Maj James Dunning.
DUKE, Andrew
Marine Andrew Duke, from Belfast, died during operations at Walcheren. The date of his death coincides with the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Belfast Telegraph - Saturday 25 November 1944 - via The Britsh Newspaper Archive.
DYKE, Frederick John
Corporal Frederick Dyke died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando took part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
ENGLAND, Walter Hugh
Lieutenant Walter England, SA Forces attached to 48RM Commando, was killed during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
EVANS, Cyril
Marine Cyril Evans died during operations in North West Europe.
Notes
At the time of his death his Commando took part in an unsuccessful attack on the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
EVANS, Edward James
Corporal Edward Evans died during operations at Walcheren.
FEE, Denis
Marine Denis Fee died during operations at Walcheren.
FINDLAY, Martin
Marine Martin Findlay died during operations in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in holding a section of the line along the Maas.
Sources
CWGC
DDay Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando by Ken Ford.
FINNEY, George Edward
Marine George Finney died during operations in Holland.
FLANNAGAN, Joe
Marine Joe Flannagan, 'X' troop, from Gateshead, died during operations at Walcheren.
Sources
CWGC.
[Image] Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tuesday 06 February 1945 © Trinity Mirror. Image created courtesy of The British Library Board.
Notes
FLETCHER, William Robert Dennis
Lance Corporal William Fletcher died during operations at Walcheren.
FOGG, Dennis
Lance Corporal Dennis Fogg was killed during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
GARDENER, Michael Chase
Lieutenant Michael Gardener died during the period his Commando were engaged in defending the main approach from North Holland to Antwerp by the River Maas near the damaged Keizersveer Bridge. He was leading a patrol that was ambushed by the river just North of Geertruidenberg.
GIBBS, Robert Maurice
Marine Robert Gibbs died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
GREENHALGH, Samuel
Marine Samuel Greenhalgh died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas [2].
Account by the Medical Officer Captain John Forfar M.C.
GRIMSDELL, Maurice Herbert
Lance Corporal Maurice Grimsdell died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
HAINES, Leslie James
Marine Leslie Haines died during operations at Walcheren.
HARVEY, William Young
Gunner William Harvey was killed by enemy machine gun fire during operations at Flushing.
HAY, John
Marine John Hay died during operations at Westkapelle.
HAYDON, Peter Hillyard
Captain Peter Haydon, DSO, was killed during operations at Walcheren.
He had earlier been awarded the DSO for conspicuous gallantry and leadership in driving off repeated attacks by the enemy on the road from Salerno to Naples, though he was wounded and his men outnumbered by the enemy.*
HEYWOOD, Herbert William
Sergeant Herbert Heywood died during operations at Westkapelle.
HOLMES, John William
Lieutenant John Holmes died during operations at Walcheren.
HOOPER, Owen Gerrard
Private Owen Hooper died during operations at Flushing, Holland.
HOUGH, James
Petty Officer James Hough, RN Beach Commando 'L', was killed during operations at Walcheren.
Sources:
CWGC
History of RN Commando 'Love' National archives ref. DEFE2/987.
HUGHES, John
Marine John Hughes, HQ 4 Special Service Bde., died during operations at Walcheren.
JOHN, Reginald Brinley
Marine Reginald John died during operations at Walcheren.
JONES, John Thomas
Marine John Jones died during operations in Holland.
JORDAN, Kenneth Joseph
Marine Kenneth Jordan died during operations at Walcheren.
LAUX, Pierre
Private Pierre Laux died during operations at Flushing, Holland.
A full report after the operation records the following under 3 Troop, page 24:
"The distance between the harbour area and the first objective, BRAEMAR, was covered as fast as possible, and the first objective was reached at first light, 0700 hours. On the way to the first objective Gnr. Harvey was killed by enemy MG fire.
LAW, James Ernest
Corporal James Law died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
LINDREA, Cyril Brian
Lieutenant Cyril Brian Lindrea died during operations at Walcheren when enemy mortar bombs exploded amongst a group of officers.
Sources
CWGC
D Day Commando - From Normandy to the Maas with 48RM Commando, author Ken Ford.
[Image] © Sherborne School Archives, Abbey Road, Sherborne, Dorset, UK, DT9 3AP.
LONGDEN, Alan
Marine Alan Longden died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
MCGREGOR, Duncan Ferguson
Marine Duncan McGregor died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
MEE, Alfred John
Marine Alfred Mee died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
MOSES, Byron
Marine Byron Moses died during operations at Walcheren.
MUIR, James
Marine James Muir died during operations at Westkapelle.
NICHOLL, Francis
Lance Corporal Francis Nicholl died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
PAGE, Henry
Marine Henry Page died during operations at Walcheren.
PATEY, Kenneth Gordon
Marine Kenneth Patey was shot and killed by a sniper during operations at Walcheren.
He died when his Commando were at Zwanenburg, clearing the enemy from the last of a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PAYNE, Harry
Marine Harry Payne was killed during operations at Walcheren.
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PEACE, Harold
Sergeant Harold Peace died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
PETTIT, Robert Alan
Marine Robert Pettit died during operations at Walcheren.
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
PLANK, Harold Henry
Company Sergeant Major Harold Plank was shot and killed during operations against an enemy gun emplacement on Walcheren.
Notes
POPE, William Joshua
Marine William Pope, 'S' troop, from Dagenham, died when he fell from a jeep after a training exercise during operations in Holland.
POTTER, Frederick
Marine Frederick Potter died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
PRY, Benjamin Charles Henry
Marine Benjamin Pry, Heavy Weapons Troop (HWT), died of wounds inflicted during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.
The HWT had been acting as as stretcher bearers on this raid. Marine Wildman is quoted in the book 'From Omaha to the Scheldt', that as he passed Mne Benny Pry who had been seriously injured, Mne Pry said to him " Mind where you're treading Fred, I think I've lost my feet." Mne. Pry was rescued but died from his wounds.
PUDDICK, John Edward
Sergeant John Puddick died during operations at Walcheren. He was shot by a sniper whilst engaged in operations against enemy held batteries along the dunes west of Groot Valkenisse.
Sources
CWGC.
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
READ, John William
Marine John Read died during operations at Walcheren.
RICHARDSON, Sydney
Lieutenant Sydney Richardson died during operations at Flushing whilst attached to HQ 4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
RIPINER, Charles Stephen
Corporal Charles Ripiner died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
SAMWELL, Lawrence Arthur
Marine Lawrence Samwell died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
His brother 19062711 Private Vernon James Samwell, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, aged 19, also died in 1947.
SAVAGE, Cyril Charles
Marine Cyril Savage died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
SHEARS, Philip Desmond
Marine Philip Shears died during operations at Walcheren.
SHRIGLEY, Ernest
Corporal Ernest Shrigley died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
SKELLAND, Colin
Marine Colin Skelland died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
SMITH, Charles Edward
Corporal Charles Smith died during operations at Walcheren.
SMITH, Reginald
Marine Reginald Smith died during operations at Walcheren.
SPEAR, William James Clement
Company Sergeant Major William Spear, 'Q' troop, died [1] during operations at Walcheren. Whilst advancing with 2 sections of his troop to engage the enemy who were in a series of gun batteries along the dunes west of Klein Valkenisse, they encountered accurate enemy mortar fire resulting in his death and many others casualties [2].
STEWART, John
Marine John Stewart died during operations in NW Europe.
STICKINGS, Brian John
Captain Brian Stickings died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas
STODDART, John
Private John Stoddart died during operations at Flushing, Holland.
John 'Jack' Stoddart enlisted on a short service engagement with the Royal Scots (s/n 26333) on the 23rd October 1920 aged 17 years. He served in India from the 18th February 1922 until the 10th April 1926. He was discharged on the 22nd October 1932. On the 6th November 1939 he re-enlisted with the Royal Scots Fusiliers TA and was then transferred to the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He then volunteered for No 4 Commando.
Sources
STYLE, Michael George Hurrell
Lieutenant Michael Style, attached to 47RM Commando, died during operations at Walcheren.
TAYLOR, Robert William
Marine Robert Taylor died during operations in NW Europe.
TITMUSS, Philip George
Marine Philip Titmuss died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
TURNER, Anthony
Marine Anthony Turner died of wounds during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
Due to weather conditions between the 2nd and 5th November casualties occuring during this time were not able to be evacuated and had to be retained ashore in crowded tented facilities.(Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
UNSWORTH, James
Corporal James Unsworth died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
UTTON, Stanley
Marine Stanley Utton died during operations in NW Europe.
WALKER, Alfred John
Lance Sergeant Alfred Walker, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died during operations at Flushing.
It was while marshalling the prisoners into loading parties that L/Sgt. A. J. Walker was fatally wounded by a shell which burst on the Oranje Molen promontory.
Sources
CWGC.
Intelligence Report quoted in a forum message HERE.
WALL, Norman F.
Marine Norman Wall died during operations at Walcheren. He was part of a patrol sent to Veere on the North East of the island travelling in a convoy of 4 amphibious Buffaloes.
WARE, Charles John
Marine Charles Ware died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
WEBB, Robert Edward
Sergeant Robert Webb died during operations at Walcheren.
Notes
He died during the period when his Commando were clearing the enemy from a series of gun batteries along the dunes at Westkapelle from Zouteland to west of Groot Valkenisse and Klein Valkenisse. Snipers and enemy mortar fire resulted in many casualties. (Source: Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.)
WEICH, Salo
Salo Weich, an Austrian of Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under an alias of Robert Geoffrey Hamilton. He was killed during operations with 41RM Commando at Walcheren.
WILLIAMS, Raymond
Marine Raymond Williams died [1] during operations against the German held small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas [2].
Account by the Medical Officer Captain John Forfar M.C.
WILSON, George McLeod
Marine George Wilson died during operations at Walcheren.
WINSER, David Michael De Reuda
David Winser, known as 'Doc' Winser, died during operations at Walcheren.
David Winser rowed for Oxford and was in the winning boat in the boat race in 1937 after which he won a scholarship for Yale University. During the Blitz he was working at Charing Cross Hospital. After his medical training finished, he volunteered for the Commandos. He completed his Commando training at the CBTC at Achnacarry and became the Medical Officer for 48RM Commando. He was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry on D Day whilst tending to the wounded on the beaches.
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