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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.
 

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.

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].

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.

BOON, Peter

Peter Boon
Peter Boon 2 Commando
Gunner
5183803
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gloucestershire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Peter Boon, 1 troop, died during operations at Splije, Albania. He has no known grave. Son of Albert and Florence Boon, of Avening Road, Gloucester.

BRIGHTY, John

Lance Corporal
3973527
No 2 Commando
Welch Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Brighty, 2 troop, was reported wounded and missing, later presumed killed in action, during Operation Healing 2 at Spilje Albania. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Brighty; husband of Mary Brighty (nee Haymarch), of Ayr.

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.

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.
 

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.

CLELLAND, John McDonald

Gunner
260642
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds

Gunner John Clelland was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Marjory Clelland, of Inverness.

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.

COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice

Capt. Cotton Minchin
Captain
77634
43543
43RM Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Douglas Cotton Minchin was reported missing March 1945 after his patrol came under fire during operations in Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Capt. H. Cotton Minchin and Mrs. Cotton Minchin, of Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes Maritimes, France.

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.

CRAIG, Robinson Ostle

Robinson Ostle Craig 2 Commando
Private
14241791
No 2 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Police
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Robinson Craig was killed in action at Dragone Hill, near Vietri, Salerno. He was buried there the following day, his grave being marked with a cross. However it was never again found and Private Craig is one of the many who now have no known grave.

CULLEN, James Kennedy

Private
2761938
No 3 Commando
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private James Cullen was reported missing 14 July 1943 later presumed killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave.

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.

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).

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.

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.

FOWLE, Charles

Gunner
785908
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds

Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Albert Bertie and Isabella Rose Fowle; husband of Elizabeth Maud Hylde Patricia Fowle, of Whilborough, Devon.

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.
 

GRAY, Frank Herbert

Private
14235476
No 2 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Frank Gray was reported missing presumed died on 11 March 1945 during operations in Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas Gray; husband of Marjorie Jessie Lillian Gray.
 
Sources
CWGC.

GREEN, Edward

Gunner
6017168
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Edward Green was reported missing on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave.
 
Sources
CWGC.

HERN, Gordon

Private
14241862
No 3 Commando
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Oxfordshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Gordon Hern was reported missing 27 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Charles Thomas Hern and Mildred Cicely Hern, of New Marston, Oxford.

HITCHCOCK, John Edward

Private
6351447
No 3 Commando
Queens Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private John Hitchcock died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of John and Rose Hitchcock, of Tottenham, Middlesex.

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.

HOWARD, Edward John

Private
14241744
No 3 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Edward Howard was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave.

HUGHES, Edward Joseph

Gunner
14204254
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Edward Hughes from London was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed "in the line" in Italy under 5 Corps. Son of Edward Joseph and Rose Naomi Hughes.
 

HUGHES, Henry Finn

Lance Corporal
7590916
No 2 Commando
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Henry Hughes died during operations at Spilje, Albania. He has no known grave. Son of Peter Hughes, and of Margaret Kathleen Hughes, of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
CWGC.

HUNTER, John Edmund

Lance Corporal
6968214
No 2 Commando
Rifle Brigade
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Hunter, 5 troop, was killed in action during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, and was originally buried by the 6th Yorks and Lancs. However his grave was never again found.

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.

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.

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.

LITTLE, Robert William

Private
6204909
No 3 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Robert Little died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of John and Sarah Little, of Penge, Kent.

Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.

LYONS, Frederick James

Private
6469624
No 2 Commando
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
East Surrey Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Frederick Lyons died during operations at Sarande, Albania. Son of Agnes Lyons; husband of Irene Lyons, of Southsea, Hampshire.
No 2 Commando War Diary

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.

MITCHELL, Norman John

Gunner
5440660
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds

Gunner Norman Mitchell was reported missing 10 March 1945 during operations in Italy, later presumed killed in action. At the time of his death his Commando had been placed in the line in Italy for 6 weeks under 5 Corps. Gunner Mitchell has no known grave.

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.

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'MEARA, Barry Aden Joseph

Lieutenant
151674
No 2 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Barry O'Meara, 1 troop, was killed by a mine at Grattacoppa, which is approximately 10.5 miles north of Ravenna, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of His Honour Judge A. J. O'Meara, and of Myrtle L. O'Meara, of Weald, Kent.
 
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PASH, Reginald Jack

Guardsman
2621407
No 2 Commando
Grenadier Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
Guardsman Reginald Pash, 5 troop, died during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, and was initially buried by the 6th Yorks and Lancs. Regiment. His grave was never again found.

PERRIE, Thomas

Thomas Perrie 3 Commando
Sergeant
2983428
No 3 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Thomas Perrie died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (No.3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of John and Jean McD. Perrie, of Linwood, Renfrewshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

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.

RADCLIFFE, Frederick

Private Radcliffe 2 Commando
Private
3772039
No 2 Commando
Kings Regiment (Liverpool)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Frederick Radcliffe was killed in action during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Dragonea, above Vietri sul Mare. He has no known grave. Youngest son of James and Elizabeth Radcliffe, 9, Lorton Street, Liverpool, 8.

RICHARDS, Branson

Captain
108195
No 7 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Branson Richards was captured during operations in Cyrenaica in 1941 (Bardia Raid) and detained at Camp P.G. 29, Veano, Piacenza, Italy. Reported shot and killed escaping captivity. He has no known grave. Posthumously Mentioned in Despatches.

RILEY, John

Private
2567732
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private John Riley died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of Thomas and Caroline Riley; husband of Lilian Riley, of Aston, Warwickshire.

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.

SHEMMONDS, Anthony Wilson

Lance Corporal
6351892
No 2 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Anthony Shemmonds, 6 troop, died during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno. Map ref. 607307 approx. He has no known grave. Son of Harold Arthur and Eva Shemmonds, of Forest Hall, Northumberland [1][2].
 

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. 

SMITH, James

LCpl James Smith
Lance Corporal
3654054
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal James Smith died during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the left flank North of Jaconti. He was initially buried 20 yards past a T junction (Map ref. 600310) from Dragone to Padacouni, and 20 yards in from the road, ie. South on the left hand side. Map ref. 600309.

STEWART, John Alexander

Lance Corporal
2931169
No 2 Commando
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal John Stewart, 5 troop, was fatally wounded during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, Italy, and died on way to the Regimental Aid Post. Reported as buried by 41 RM Commando but his grave was never subsequently found. Son of John and Francis Stewart, of Clubmoor, Liverpool.

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.

TRIGG, Frederick Harry

Frederick Harry Trigg 2 Commando
Private
6399046
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Frederick Trigg MM from Haywards Heath, Sussex, was killed in action in Italy. He has no known grave. Awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 1942 during Operation Musketoon, Norway, and his subsequent evasion from capture.

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.

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.

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.


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