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Lance Corporal Hugh Allan died during the action at Jaconti, near Vietri.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines the precise details. He was originally buried "at the bottom of Jaconti village (East side). Map Ref. 601307."
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Marine Robert Ball died during operations at Salerno.
Private John Barry died of wounds inflicted during the action at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He died of wounds that he "received at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the 13th September 1943 " and that he "died at 67 General Hospital CMF".*
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Private Derick Bennett, 6 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He was killed in action "on the 13th September 1943 at Dragone Hill, Salerno", and that he was originally buried by house at the top of the steps on the West side of Hill. Religious ceremony. Map ref. 606307." He was buried in a communal grave with Capt. Mason and LCpl Formoy.
Lance Corporal Robert Benson died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine Joseph Betts died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Private Alfred Blower, 4 troop, died of wounds after the action at Salerno. [1]+[2]
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He died of wounds that he "received at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the 13th September 1943 " and that he "died at 67 General Hospital CMF". [2]+[see notes]
Marine George Bowering died during operations at Salerno.
Private Lionel Bowman, 5 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
Captain Richard Broome, OC 5 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
Richard Broome volunteered from the South Lancs for the Independent Companies when they were raised. He joined No 4 Independent Company as a Lieutenant and saw action during an operation in Norway. Later he embarked with a contingent from No 2 as part of Force X sailing for Gibraltar and Malta.
Marine Harry Brotton died during operations at Salerno.
Lieutenant Arthur Brunswick died during operations at Salerno
Sergeant Donald Bullock DCM died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Dragonea, above Vietri sul Mare. He had earlier been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy. [1]
Gunner Charles Burns, 6 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our gallery with more details. He was "killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno." It goes on to say that he was "buried as far as is known by the 6th Yorks and Lancs on the forward slope of hill." In the same document against the death and burial of Fus W. Davies it adds " (see 1612571 Pte. Burns. C. ) "
Sergeant Thomas Christian died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Captain Hedley Clark died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine William Conner died during operations at Salerno.
Private Stanley Connor died during operations at Salerno.
His name is written in the diary of Victor 'Dusty' Miller No 2 Cdo
Private Robinson Craig died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery with details that relate to his death. The document states he "was killed in action on the 11th September at Dragon La Hill, near Vietri, and buried at Dragon La Hill on the 12th September." It states the grave was marked with a cross, however there is no known grave for Pte Craig and he is remembered with honour on the Cassino Memorial.
Marine Patrick Cuff died during operations at Salerno.
Fusilier Wyndam Davies, 6 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our gallery that gives details of his death. He was "killed in action at Dragone Hill Salerno. " It goes on to state" Buried as far as is known by the 6th Yorks and Lancs Regt., on the forward slope of hill. " It also adds " ( see 1612571 Pte Burns. C.) "
Private Arthur Day died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery with details that relate to his death. The document states he "was killed in action on the 17th September at Piegolelle (aka Piegolette), Italy." It also states he was buried there with 2 others.
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Marine Herbert Doane died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine Kenneth Drew died during operations at Salerno.
Private Charles Drury, 2 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery with details that differ in date to that shown on the CWGC database. The document states he died on the 14th September of wounds received at Dragone Hill, Vietri, on the 12th September.
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Major John Edwards died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Lance Corporal John Faulkner died during operations at Salerno.
Marine Robert Felstead died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action at Vietri.
Lance Corporal Ernest Finch died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Marine Edward Fisher died during operations at Salerno and Vietri.
Lance Corporal Donald Formoy, 6 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He was killed in action "on the 13th September 1943 at Dragone Hill, Salerno", and that he was originally buried by house at the top of the steps on the West side of Hill. Religious ceremony. Map ref. 606307." He was buried in a communal grave with Capt. Mason and Pte Bennet D.
Sergeant Lindsay Garland was with Captain the Duke of Wellington and 2 troop. During the attack on 'The Pimple' in the village of Piegolelle, Salerno, they were both killed. He had previously served in 1 and 4 troops within 2 Cdo.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He held a temporary or acting rank of TSM. He was killed in action "on the 16th September 1943 at Pringle, Piegolelle (aka Piegolette), Italy", and that he was originally buried there.
Marine Horace Garlick died during operations at Salerno.
Marine Kenneth Gilbert died during operations at Salerno.
Marine Andrew Harris died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Lieutenant John Hawkard died during operations at Salerno.
Lance Corporal Norman Honeyman died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine Ronald Horsted died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine Alan Howard died during operations at Salerno.
Lance Corporal John Hunter, 5 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He "was killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the 13th September 1943 " and that he "was buried by the 6th Yorks and Lancs. Location not known."
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Private Joseph Jackson died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He held a temporary or acting rank of Lance Corporal. He was killed in action "on the 17th September 1943* at the bottom of Marine Hill, Piegolette (Piegolelle) Village", and that he was originally buried " Between house (map ref 694323) and bottom of Marine Hill, 7 yards East side of House."
Marine Alexander Kennedy died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action at Vietri.
Private Martin Killeen died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery with details that relate to his death. The document states his initial as 'J' and that he "was killed in action on the 10th September at Vietre Sul Mare (Map ref 614298)." It also states he was buried "in Orange Grove at back of school in Vietri (Map ref 618298).
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Major Thomas Lawrie 2i/c No 2 Commando died during operations at Vietri.
Lieutenant Charles Lea GM died during operations at Salerno.
Marine William Lees died during operations at Salerno. [1]+[2]
Lieutenant David Lloyd died during operations at Salerno.
Lieutenant Frank Mason held the temporary rank of Captain at the time of his death which occurred during the action at Vietri.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. He was killed in action "on the 13th September 1943 at Dragone Hill, Salerno", and that he was originally buried by house at the top of the steps on the West side of Hill. Religious ceremony. Map ref. 606307." He was buried in a communal grave with LCpl Formoy and Pte Bennet D.
Marine Ronald Nunney died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Marine Kenneth O'Brien died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Marine John Proctor died during operations at Salerno.
Marine Ronald Reader died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Lance Corporal George Robinson died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine John Robinson died during operations at Salerno.
Lieutenant John Rosling, 2 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
Lieutenant Lawrence Scott died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Marine Christopher Shannon died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Lance Corporal Anthony Shemmonds, 6 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. "Killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno. Map ref. 607307 approx. No known grave." Click here to view the document: Salerno Casualties and Missing.Lance Corporal Henry Smith died during operations at Salerno.
Lance Corporal James Smith died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. "Killed in action at Dragone Hill, on the left flank North of Jaconti. Buried 20 yards past 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. Marked with a steel helmet but occupier of house some 20 to 30 yards away knows exact location."
Lance Corporal John Stewart, 5 troop, died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery that outlines these details. "Killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno. Died on way to R.A.P. Buried by 41 RM Commando."
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Marine Arthur Stiles died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills near the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Captain Ronald Stott died during operations at Salerno.
Sergeant Robert Stradling died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine William Taaffe died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
His brother also Fell - C/KX 152295 Stoker 1st Class Geoffrey Taaffe, aged 20, H.M. Submarine Usurper. 12th October 1943. Chatham Naval Memorial.
Marine Peter Toner died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Colour Sergeant James Twigger died during operations at Salerno.
He received a MiD for "distinguished services in Sicily." (Source: London Gazettes Supp. 36454, page1557.)Private John Veitch died during operations at Salerno.
We have a document in our Gallery with details that he died at Dragone and was initially buried there. Click here to view the document: Casualties and Missing.
Marine George Wassall died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Marine Edward Whitman died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
Marine Raymond Wilkinson died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Lieutenant Peter Wray died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
He received a MiD for "distinguished services in Sicily." (Source: London Gazettes Supp. 36454, page1557.)Private Dennis Wright, aged 18, was killed during the action at Salerno.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando
