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'Landing Craft Obstruction Clearance Units'

Landing Craft Obstruction Clearance Unit - LCOCU.
In the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, Nos 7 and 8 were with Force S, Nos 9 and 10 with Force G, and 11 and 12 with Force J. They were all intended to clear paths through beach obstacles, but owing to the conditions of the tide and dangers from incoming craft the men were unable to use their shallow water diving gear, but nevertheless cleared obstacles. The Unit comprised of 120 men from the RN and RM including the RM Engineer Commando.
6 June 1944

'RM Engineer Commando'

History of the Unit
Extracts primarily from their War Diary
This unit had developed from units in the RM Battalions which were trained in demolitions and as assault engineers. 1 Engineer Company RM became 1 Engineer Commando RM in October 1943 under the reorganisation of the RM Division [source....].
  • 25.10.1943 War Establishment: HQ; Holding Troop; and two fighting Troops (RM Circ 1303/43G dated 26/11/43).

24 Commando Royal Engineers

Role
Responsible for all engineer tasks in the 3 Commando Brigade forward area. This includes route maintenance, bridging, water supply, electricity supply construction of field defences and structures, demolition tasks and mine clearance.
As well as possessing a large number of skilled craftsmen, the Regiment also has a variety of plant machinery and other equipment. This gives the Unit the capability to tackle almost any form of construction or demolition.

3 Cdo Bde Third Jungle Book issue 9

Type: Booklet
Author: Maj. I.V. Carrell & Lt. G. Sheath (RM)
Year of Publishing: 2015
Keywords: jungle book, 3 commando brigade, no 1 commando, no 5 commando, 42rm commando, 44rm commando
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One of a series of the Magazine of the Third Commando Brigade produced and published between 1944 and 1946 for issue to those serving in the Brigade. In a No 1 Commando Newsletter dated 27th Feb 1944 it mentions about the new Brigade Magazine being published. It states that "From this unit Lieut. J.R. Turpin is publishing advisor, and Lieut. A.J. Davies is Art Director on the publishing staff."

3 Commando Brigade, Burma Operations

Saturday, January 1, 1944

Location

Myanmar
21° 54' 50.274" N, 95° 57' 22.4028" E
The reports at the foot of this page relate to the operations of the Commando Units attached to 3 Commando Brigade that took place after the 1st January 1944.
 
Link of interest
There were a large number of casualties in the Burma Campaigns, both battle and illness.
Lieutenant Colonel R. Wigglesworth, M.B., B.S. Lond., Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote an excellent article titled

AMBLER, Edward William

Lance Corporal
PO/X 101922
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Edward Ambler, 1 RM Engineer Commando, died during operations in NW Europe. Son of Edward and Daisy Elizabeth Ambler; husband of Dorothy A. Ambler, of Wrexham, Denbighshire [1][2].

ARMITAGE, James

Sergeant
CH/X102092
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant James Armitage was killed whilst laying an Anti-Personnel Minefield during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James and Elizabeth Armitage, of Sandyhills, Glasgow.
 
Sources
CWGC.

ATKINS, C.H.

Marine
PO/X106504
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
03.06.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 3 June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

BAILEY, J.J.C.

Marine
PO/X109974
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

16 August 1944 arrived in France as 1st reinforcements for RM Engineer Commando Detachment.
 
Source
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.

BASFORD, A.E.

Marine
PO.X.102952 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

25.02.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

BAXTER, H.F.

Lieutenant
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

20.03.1944 joined Unit from RM Group MNBDO II.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 20 March 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

BINNS, Ronald

Corporal
EX/4530(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Ronald Binns, 1st RM Engineer Commando, was killed in action during operations in Holland.

BOND, J.

Lance Corporal
PO/X100850
RM Engineer Commando
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines

03.01.1944 proceeded to 4 Special Service Brigade staff. 
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 3/1/44.

BONTOFT, G.H.

Corporal
PO/X101935
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
07.07.1944 wounded in the face by glass after his windscreen had been shatterred by a straffing enemy plane.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary entries Feb.1944 and 1 Troop report July 1944.
 

BRIGGS, K.M

Lance Sergeant
PO.X.3095 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
06.06.1944 commander LCOCU Team 12 disembarked Normandy H +20.
Lance Sergeant Briggs RM was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for gallant and distinguished service during the initial landings of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy.
 

BROADBENT, A.E.

Lance Corporal
PO/X104722 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
30.06.1944 promoted Acting Lance Corporal.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary March and June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

BROOK, Roy

Sergeant
CH/X105568
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
11.03.1944 to S.M.E. Ripon on 49 Bomb Disposal Course.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary April  and June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

BROWNE, T.J.

Captain
RM Engineer Commando
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
03.01.1944 to 4 Special Service Brigade as Staff Officer Royal Engineers (S.O.R.E.).
 
Sources
RM Commando War Diary 3/1/44.
 

BULFORD, Arthur Frederick

Lance Sergeant
EX/4526
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Lance Sergeant Arthur Bulford served in 3 Troop RM Engineer Commando, 3 Commando Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Suffolk. 
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued February 2004.

CAROLAN, F.P.

Lance Corporal
PO/X102045
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 1 Troop. Wounded and evacuated during the landings at Normandy, France, 6 June 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop attached to 1 SS Bde. / War Diary - Account of activities 6/6/44 to 27/9/44.
 

CLARK, Robert

Robert Clark RM Engineer Commando
Corporal
EX/4507(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Robert Clark, RM Engineer Commando Detachment attached to HQ 1 Special Service Brigade was reporting missing later confirmed killed in action during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert and Emily Sarah Clark, of Bridgetown, Totnes, Devon; husband of Irene E. Clark.

COGGER, David John

Temporary Lieutenant
CH981
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant David Cogger was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Normandy [1]. He was an Officer in the 1st RM Engineer Commando from August 1943 [2].

CONWAY, B.F.

Sergeant
PO/X.2195
RM Engineer Commando
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines

03.01.1944 proceeded to 4 Special Service Brigade staff. Post war member of the Commando Association from Northwich, Cheshire.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 3/1/44.

DALY, J.J.

Marine
PLY.X.106038
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

15.02.1944 to Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.)
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

DARBY, Edward

Marine
CH/X105451
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
6 June 1944 wounded whilst attached to LCOCU No.10.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 6 June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

DAVIES, Francis

Corporal
PO/X110106
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
02.01.1944 to Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.) at Appledore.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary January 1944.
 

DAVISON, Esmond

Acting Lance Corporal
PO/X102022
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Promoted Acting Lance Corporal with effect from 15 May 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 30 June 1944.
 

DEANS, Eric

Marine
PO/X115500 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Marine Eric Deans from Barrow was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy.

DEER, C.A.V.

Lance Corporal
PO/X107222(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

22 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Lance Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop attached to 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

DOWNING, George

Marine
PLY/X104336
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
10.03.1944 to 4 Special Service Brigade.
29.08.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge with effect from 10 July 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary March 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

EGERTON, Harry

Sergeant
PO/X110311
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines
Sergeant Egerton RM was temporarily attached to RM Engineer Commando from Special Service Group Signals. Returned to Special Service Group HQ 19 August 1944.
 
Sources

EVANS, Arthur

Marine
CH/X 109879(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Evans, RM Engineer Commando Detachment attached to HQ 1 Special Service Brigade, was killed during operations at Berneville, France.  Marine Evans was a carpenter before military service. Son of Mrs Annie Evans (nee Dychdalewicz) from Hucknall, Notts.
 

FERGUSON, George

Sergeant George Ferguson 48RM
Sergeant
PO.X.102011
RM Engineer Commando
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
07.03.1944 to RM Engineer Commando from Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Promoted Corporal.
08.03.1944 to 48RM Commando. 
08.06.1944 wounded Normandy whilst in 'X' troop, 48RM Commando.
Final rank Sergeant.
 

FERGUSSON, E.D.

Marine
CH.X.110237
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
02.03.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
04.01.1944 awarded the 1939-43 ribbon.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary March 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 4 January 1944.

FLYNN, Timothy

Marine
CH/X104783 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
28.06.1944 to RM Technical Training Depot (RMTTD), Fort Cumberland.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28/6/1944.
 

GASKIN, E.C.

Marine
PO/X12100
Special Service (Commando) Group
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
14.09.1943 returned to HQ Special Service Group.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 14 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

GEARY, Charles

Marine
PO.X.102042
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
03.02.1944 arrived Wrexham from CTC Dorlin, Acharacle.
14.02.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

GILBERT, H.J.

Lance Sergeant
PO.X.101702 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines
9 February 1944 to HQ Special Service Group.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

GLOVER, J.H.

Marine
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
02.03.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary March 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

GOMM, Arthur George

Sergeant
EX/4520(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Died in the UK

Sergeant Arthur Gomm died from multiple injuries sustained as a result of the premature explosion of a high explosive demolition charge at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. He had previously served in France from 7 August 1944.

GREEN, Harry

Colour Sergeant
CH.X.940
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
26.06.1944 to Eastney Barracks.
28.06.1944 returned from Eastney Barracks
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary June 1944.
 

GREER, D.M.

Marine
CH/X109901
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Greer, 1 Troop, was wounded by mortar fire and evacuated 10 June 1944 whilst digging in at Le Plein, Normandy.
 
Sources

GWILT, R.M.

Marine
PO/X109434
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
04.01.1944 proceeded to C.T.C. Dorlin (Army Wing), Acharacle.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 4 January 1944.
 

HARRIS, E.R.

Marine
PO/X114805
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
28.06.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exemouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28/6/1944.
 

HARRIS, J.S.

Marine
PO/X114806
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

28.06.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exemouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28/6/1944.

HART, D.A.

Lance Corporal
PO/X110336
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

26.06.1944 promoted Acting Lance Corporal.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 26/6/1944.

HAY, T.

Marine
PO/X102012
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
June 1944 Normandy, France, wounded by shrapnel to the hand and returned to duty.
 
Sources
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.
 

HEATH, Thomas

Marine
CH.X.103629
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
14.02.1944 Marine (Acting Temporary Corporal) reverts to Marine.
09.03.1944 appointed Acting Lance Corporal.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

HEDLEY, Ralph

Marine (Acting Temporary Lance Corporal)
PO/X107241(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Lance Corporal Ralph Hedley was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy.

HILL, J.R.

Marine
CH.X.106865 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
22.02.1944 returns from Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.).
02.03.1944 to Royal Marines Technical Training Depot (R.M.T.T.D.), Fort Cumberland.
 
Sources

HOCKLEY, C.H.

Marine
PO/X102004
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
26.06.1944 proceeded to Eastney Barracks.
28.06.1944 returned from Eastney Barracks.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary June 1944.
 

HOLLAND, L.S.

Lance Corporal
PO/X107238
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

03.09.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge with effect from 2 September 1944.

Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

HUNTER, L.W.

Marine
PO/X106706
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

05.06.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 5 June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

JACKSON, A.B.

Captain
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
08.02.1944 Troop Leader No.2 Troop delegated the powers of Company Commander.
06.06.1944 LCOCU Team 7 commander disembarked Normandy H +20.
30.09.1944 to Special Service Group Far Eastern Warfare School.
 
Sources

JACKSON, W.E.

Corporal
PO/X101923(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
4 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop, 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

JOHN, D.E.

Marine
PLY.X.104807
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
08.02.1944 joined from Holding Operational Commando to Holding Troop.
21.02.1944 posted No.2 Troop at C.O.X.E.

(Combined Operations Experimental Establishment).

Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

KIRBY, John

Corporal
PO.X.102954 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

25.02.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

LEWIS, K.W.

Marine
CH/X103959
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

6 June 1944 wounded whilst attached to LCOCU No.9.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 6 June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

LLOYD, R.J.

Corporal
PLY/X.3905
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
16 August 1944 arrived in France as 1st reinforcements for RM Engineer Commando Detachment.
 
Source
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.
 

MANN, M.F.

Corporal
PO/X114540(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
04.09.1944 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal 3 Troop attached 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

MARSHALL, J.B.

Marine
PO.X.101961 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
18.02.1944 proceeds to 4 Special Service Brigade.
05.03.1944 returns from 4 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

MCCULLOCH, William

Marine
PO/X106843
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines

Marine McCulloch RM was temporarily attached to RM Engineer Commando from Special Service Group Signals. Returned to Special Service Group HQ 19 August 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary August 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

MCLAREN, J.J.A.

Lieutenant
RM Engineer Commando
South African Union Defence Force
17.06.1944 from RM Engineer Commando to Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre (CMWTC) at St. Ives.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 17 June 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

MOBBERLEY, H.

Marine
PLY/X109473
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
29.04.1944 discharged to the RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp.
 
Sources
Source: RM Engineer Commando War Diary 29 April 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

MOORE, W.L.

Marine
PO/X101994
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
04.01.1944 proceeded to C.T.C. Dorlin (Army Wing), Acharacle.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 4 January 1944.
 

MORGAN, William

Marine
PLY/X100300
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines

Marine Morgan RM was temporarily attached to RM Engineer Commando from Special Service Group Signals. Returned to Special Service Group HQ 19 August 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary August 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

MORSS, Donald James Robert

Company Sergeant Major
PO/X.1808
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
21.04.1944 posted from Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.), Appledore, to Force 'S'.
06.08.1944 in command of LCOCU Team No.8 disembarked Normandy H +20.
26.08.1944 to Parachute Training School, Ringway. Passed having completed 8 descents.

MORTIMER, H.W.

Corporal
PO/X101967(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
01.09.1944 to Southlands Hospital, Shoreham.
05.09.1944 transferred to E.M.S. Hospital, Leatherhead, Surrey.
12.09.1944 returned from hospital.
 
Sources

NAYLOR, Frederick Thomas

Frederick Naylor RM Engineer Commando
Marine
CH/X 103937
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

Enlisted 17 April 1941. Served in 1 Engineer Company RM and 1 Troop of the RM Engineer Commando with attachments to HQ Special Service (Commando) Group and  HQ 1 Commando Brigade. Commando service from August 1943 to January 1946. 

NEALE, Peter Walter James

Captain Peter Neale
Captain (Acting Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Peter Neale RM, 1st RM Engineer Commando attached to 1 Commando Brigade [1][3], was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and great devotion to duty whilst operating with the allied army in North West Europe [2].

NORTON, A.

Corporal
EX/4517
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
17.07.1944 posted to Arromanches.
 
Sources
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop July 1944.
 

NUTTALL, James Horrobin

Marine
CH/X 109156
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Nuttall, RM Engineer Commando attached to 47RM Commando, died of wounds. Son of William Horrobin Nuttall and Annie Nuttall; husband of Edythe Nuttall, of Hollywood, Worcestershire. His death is recorded in the War Diary for the RM Engineer Commando dated 19th October 1944.

PAIN, Nigel

Lance Sergeant
EX/4524(T)
RM Engineer Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
17 June 1944 moved from the RM Engineer Commando to the Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre.  Also served HQ, 1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade and the Commando Basic Training Centre. Post war member of the Commando Association from Corfe Mullen, Dorset.
 

PALMER, Percy

Marine
PO/X113515
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
17.08.1944 - 23.08.1944 with  No.4 Commando for mine clearance in the advance through Les Bois de Bavent, Normandy, and with No.3 Commando for the same purpose in the advance to Varraville, Normandy. 
26.08.1944 wounded in Beuzeville, Normandy.
 

PATON, Charles White

Marine
PO/X 108528
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Charles Paton, 4 RM Engineer Commando, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
Recommendation

PEPPER, W.

Marine
PO.X.102946
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
25.02.1944 awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 
Notes

RHODES, J.

Marine
CH/X109318
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

16 August 1944 arrived in France as 1st reinforcements for RM Engineer Commando Detachment.
 
Source
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.

RIGBY, Henry

Corporal
PLY/X3035
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines

Corporal Rigby RM was temporarily attached to RM Engineer Commando from Special Service Group Signals. Returned to Special Service Group HQ 19 August 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 19 August 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

ROBERTSON, A.T.

Marine
CH.X.102082
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
22.02.1944 returns from Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.).
02.03.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

ROBERTSON, R.A.M.

Corporal
PO/X101932(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

4 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop, 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

ROPER, Stanley

Staff Sergeant
CH/X4551
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade

Served 1 Commando Brigade HQ. Believed RM Engineer Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Plymouth.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.

List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

ROWBOTTOM, E.R.

Marine
PLY/X106039
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
02.01.1944 to Combined Operations Experimental Establishment (C.O.X.E.) at Appledore.
18.08.1944 to RM Training Group, Devon.
 
Sources

SAYCELL, Thomas

Marine
PO.X.102028
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
08.02.1944 joined from Holding Operational Commando to Holding Troop.
21.02.1944 posted to No.2 Troop at C.O.X.E.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

SEYMOUR, T.W.H.

Lance Corporal
PO.X.101695 (T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
22 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop, 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

SMITH, D.J.

Lieutenant
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
06.06.1944 commander LCOCU Team 11 disembarked Nomrandy H +20.
15.08.1944 assumed command of 2 Troop RM Engineer Commando in absence of Captain A.B. Jackson RM.
 
Sources

SMITH, Norman

Marine
PO.X.102040(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
24.04.1944 to HQ Special Service Group.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 12 February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 24 April 1944, ref. DEF 2/49.

SMITH, R.W.G.J.

Corporal
CH/X102060
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
24 June 1944 seriously wounded whilst laying an Anti-Personnel Minefield during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.
 

SPEAKMAN, John

Lance Corporal
PLY/X110084
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
16 August 1944 arrived in France as 1st reinforcements for RM Engineer Commando Detachment.
 
Source
War Diary RM Engineer Commando 1 Troop.
 

SPENDLOVE, S.L.

Lance Corporal
PO/X101939(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

22 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Lance Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop attached to 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

STOCKHILL, E.

Marine
CH.X.105890
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
14.02.1944 to RM Training Group, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

SUMNER, Harold

Marine
PLY/X102031
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
17.08.1944 - 23.08.1944 with  No.4 Commando for mine clearance during the advance through Les Bois de Bavent, Normandy, and with No.3 Commando for same purpose during the advance to Varraville, Normandy. 
23.08.1944 - 03.09.1944 to Base Hospital with blood poisoning.

TEW, D.H.

Lance Corporal
EX/4512(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

22 September 1944 promoted Acting Temporary Lance Corporal for the ranks of 3 Troop attached to 3 Special Service Brigade.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 28 September 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

THOMAS, D.J.

Marine
CH.X.105947
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

10 February 1944 joined from Holding Operational Commando.

Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

THOMSON, Donald (Cpl)

Corporal
PO/X110320(T)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Donald Thomson, RM Engineer Commando Detachment, HQ 4 Commando Brigade, died during operations in Holland. Son of Janet Williams.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

TIMBERS, B.

Marine
CH.X.110238
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines

10 February 1944 joined from Holding Operational Commando.

Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

TONGE, Harry

Marine
PO/X110213
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Also served 4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade. Member of the Commando Association from Wigan.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 21st and 28th August 1944, ref DEF 2/49. 

WHITTAKER, H.

Marine
PLY/X102391
Special Service (Commando) Group
Royal Marines

Marine Whittaker RM was temporarily attached to RM Engineer Commando from Special Service Group Signals. Returned to Special Service Group HQ 19 August 1944.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary August 1944, ref DEF 2/49.

WILLIAMS, R.G.

Marine
PO/X106596
RM Engineer Commando
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
03.01.1944 proceeded to 4 Special Service Brigade staff. Post war member of the Commando Association from Northwich, Cheshire.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 3/1/44.

WOODHOUSE, P.B.

Captain
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Lieutenant 1 Troop
Captain 3 Troop Far East.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary February 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
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YOUNG, W.

Marine
PO/X105945
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
17.03.1944 to RMTG, Dalditch Camp, Exmouth.
 
Sources
RM Engineer Commando War Diary 17 March 1944, ref DEF 2/49.
 

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