BEVERIDGE, Robert
Sgt Beveridge was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown.
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BIRNEY, David Leslie
Captain David Birney, Officer Commanding 2 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 447 and OIC of an assault group. The date of his death is confirmed by French authorities, and the CWGC, whose records show that he died of wounds.
Born in India, David Birney later attended Trinity College graduating with a BA in 1938.
BLOUNT, Arthur Harvey
Cpl. Blount was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown and part of a Demolition Team.
BOYCE, John Douglas
Pte Boyce was killed during operations at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 262.
BURNS, Ronald Edward David
Rifleman Ronald Burns, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 268.
BURTINSHAW, Robert James Glover
Lt Burtinshaw was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown and OIC of a demolition team.
He received a posthumous MiD for his "gallant and distinguished services in action against the enemy during the raid."
Sources: London Gazettes Supp. 37162; Page: 3494 and Supp. 37629; Page: 3273 (errata).
DEANS, James
Cpl Deans was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 457.
DURRANT, Sgt. Thomas Frank, VC
Sgt Durrant was killed during operations at St Nazaire. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
War Office 19th June 1945
For great gallantry, skill and devotion to duty when in charge of a Lewis gun in H.M. Motor Launch 306 in the St. Nazaire raid on the 28th March, 1942.
FERGUSON, William
Sgt Ferguson was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown.
FISHER, Norman Lucas
Corporal Norman Fisher, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 192.
GARRATT, Arthur Ernest
Lance Corporal Arthur Garratt, 2 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 447.
GWYNNE, John Edward Herbert
Private John Gwynne, 5 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire.
HARKNESS, Peter
Lance Sergeant Peter Harkness, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire.
HARRISON, Maurice
Lance Sergeant Maurice Harrison, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one
HEMPSTEAD, Stanley
Sergeant Stanley Hempstead, 2 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 262.
HUDSON, George Herbert
Lance Corporal George Hudson, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 268.
IDE, George Edward
Sgt Ide was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown.
JOHNSON, Bertie Lawrence
LSgt Johnson was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown.
KELLY, Francis
Private Francis Kelly was killed during the action at St Nazaire [1].
LLEWELLYN, Fred
Corporal Fred Llewellyn was killed during the raid on St Nazaire. He was one of the commando cont
LUCY, Albert James
Fusilier Albert Lucy, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 192.
MATHER, Harry
Lance Corporal Harry Mather, 4 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 268.
MOSS, Alan
Regimental Sergeant Major Alan Moss, HQ 2 Commando, was killed during the raid at St. Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 267.
PENNINGTON, Harold Hammond
Capt Pennington, B.A. (Oxon.). Kitchener Scholar and Rugby Football Blue, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire.
PRITCHARD, William Henry
Lieut (T/Capt) William Pritchard MC was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of
ROACH, Thomas Ypres
Rifleman Thomas Roach, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 177.
SPAUL, William Albert
Corporal William Spaul, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 192.
STOKES, George Stanley
LCpl Stokes was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on HMS Campbeltown and part of Lt Burtinshaw's demolition party.
TAYLOR, Gerald
Sergeant Gerald Taylor was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the Commando HQ Reserve on ML 267.
There are photos in our gallery which may be of Sgt Taylor but where he has not as yet been formally identified [view here.]
TOMBLIN, Edward Charles
Private Edward Tomblin was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 306.
Sources CWGC St Nazaire Society website.TOMSETT, Reginald Maurice
Corporal Reginald Tomsett, 6 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 192.
WALTON, George William
Guardsman George Walton, 2 troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 447.
WALTON, Philip
Lieutenant Philip Walton, 1 Troop, was killed during the raid at St Nazaire. He was one of the commando contingent on ML 457 and section officer of a demolition team.
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