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Private George Allen died during operations at Normandy.
The No 6 Cdo War Diary for the 10th June records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16."
ANDERSON, Albert
Marine Albert Anderson died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
ANSELL, Ronald Edwin
Marine Ronald Ansell died during operations at Normandy.
ARENSTEIN, Hans
Hans Arenstein served under an alias of Harry Andrews. He was of the Jewish Faith and a member of 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando. He was attached to 47RM Commando at the time of his death.
nb. The date of death (10th) has been confirmed with the CWGC as being correct.
ARMITAGE, James
Sergeant James Armitage died during operations at Normandy.
ATHERTON, Joseph
Corporal Joseph Atherton died during operations at Pont L'Eveque, Normandy.
ATHERTON, William Temperley
Marine William Atherton, 'B' troop, died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
BAILEY, Lionel James
Private Lionel Bailey, 'C' troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
BEACH, Edward Bert
Corporal Edward Beach died during operations in Normandy.
BELL, James
Marine James Bell died during operations at Normandy.
BELL, Robert
Marine Robert Bell died during operations at Le Mesnil, Normandy.
Extract from the Bo'ness Journal, and Linlithgow Advertiser - Friday 15 August 1952
In Loving Memory of our dear son, Marine Commando Robert Bell, killed in action.
We were not there to see you die,
Perhaps it's just as well,
We never could have said goodbye,
To the son we loved so well,
We think of you in silence
And often speak your name,
BENNETT, Hector Allan
Private Hector Bennett died during operations at Normandy.
BINDING, Sydney
Private Sydney Binding died during operations at Normandy.
BLUNDEN, Alfred Edgar
Company Sergeant Major Alfred Blunden died during operations at Normandy. [1]
Known as Jimmy, son of Alfred Ernest and Florence Jessie Blunden, of Shepherd's Bush, London; husband of Alice Norah May Blunden, of Shepherd's Bush. [1] . He was a middleweight boxer for the Commando and is mentioned in this 1942 Tournament score sheet against No 9 Commando. [2]
Extract from the West London Observer - Friday 02 January 1942
BOOTHROYD, Gordon
Marine Gordon Boothroyd died during operations in Normandy.
Son of Edgar and Mabel Boothroyd, of Huddersfield. His brother Geoffrey serving with 40RM Commando 'T' Company on HMS Fidelity also died in the war [more....].
BORNE, Frederick
Lieutenant Frederick Borne died during operations at Troarn, Normandy.
Sources
CWGC
Professor (Capt) John Forfar MC. 47RM Cdo. 'From Omaha to the Scheldt.
BRIDLE, Desmond George
Lance Corporal Desmond Bridle died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
BROOKS, Arthur Robert
Corporal Arthur Brooks died during operations at Normandy.
BURKE, James Michael
Marine James Burke died during operations at Normandy.
BURY, Frank James Lindsay
Lieutenant Frank Bury died during operations in Normandy. He was a former pupil of Eton school and studied at Trinity College.
Sources
CWGC.
Trinity College Chapel records.
BUTLER, Brian Dear
Major Brian Butler MC died [1] at Chateau d'Amfreville during severe mortaring of their HQ. Five others also died. Lt T.N. Skelly and three others were wounded [2]. He had previously been awarded the Military Cross [3] whilst a Troop Captain for gallant and distinguished services on the 4th October 1943 at Termoli, Italy [4].
Sources:
[1] CWGC
[2] No 3 Commando War Diary dated 11th June 1944.
BUTTRESS, Reginald Arthur
Troop Sergeant Major Reginald Buttress, 'A' troop, died during operations at Dozule on Hill 112.
CAIRNS, Stanley
Marine Stanley Cairns died during operations at Normandy.
CAMPBELL, Finlay, D.
Marine Finlay Campbell died during operations in Normandy.
CASSEY, Norman Walter
Lance Corporal Norman Cassey, 1 Special Service Bde. Signals, died during operations at Le Plein Normandy when the HQ was heavily shelled and mortared.
Sources
CWGC.
War Diary 1 Special Service Brigade Signals [more...].
CLARK, Herbert
Marine Herbert Clark died during operations at Normandy.
CLARKE, Patrick Joseph
Fusilier Patrick Clarke died during operations at Normandy.
COAKER, Vernon
Company Sergeant Major Vernon Coaker, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day [1][2][3][4].
- July 1943 wounded Sicily [5].
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28 March 1942 (Lance Corporal) (No.3 Commando) took part in Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire. He embarked on board motor launch ML307 and was evacuated back to the UK after the raid [6].
Sources
[1] CWGC
COLLINS, George
Fusilier George Collins died during operations at Normandy.
COLLINS, Patrick
Gunner Patrick Collins died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
COTTERELL, Leslie
Private Leslie Cotterell died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.
COX, Frederick Ernest
Trooper Frederick Cox died during operations at Normandy.
COYLE, Michael
Marine Michael Coyle died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
CROAL, George
Private George Croal died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
DAVIES, Osmond
Lance Corporal Osmond Davies died during operations at Normandy.
DAVIES, William Neville
Marine William Davies died during operations at Normandy.
He was part of a large fighting patrol of 4 troops and the heavy weapons troop sent against the enemy lines north east from La Grande Ferme commencing at 2115hrs on the 18th. It was hoped to be an in out raid to gather intelligence, capture prisoners, and weaken the enemies morale. Mne. Davies was killed during this raid.
DEAN, Ronald Cyril
Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
DENTON, Harry
Sergeant Harry Denton, 'B' troop, died during operations at Pont L'Eveque, Normandy.
He also served for a period leading up to D Day on the staff of the Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre at St. Ives.
DORMAN, John
Marine John Dorman died during operations at Normandy.
DRAPER, William
Lance Corporal William Draper died during operations at Normandy.
DRYBURGH, Alexander Crystal
Lance Corporal Alexander Dryburgh died during operations at Normandy.
EDMUNDS, William John
Lance Sergeant William Edmunds died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
ELMS, Frank
Second Lieutenant Frank Elms died during operations at Normandy.
The No 4 Commando War Diary records
"5th to 6th July 1944 Place: Hauger - A patrol under Lieut. Elms proceeded to recce the BOIS DU BOISSON - GONNEVILLE ROAD for the purpose of observing enemy movements and locating any possible new dispositions for the intended fighting patrol that was to put in an attack in that area at night. Lieut. Elms had the misfortune to be hit and severely wounded when approaching the FDLs and later died."
ELSDON, George Henry
Sergeant George Elsdon died during operations at Normandy.
The No 6 Cdo War Diary for the 10th June records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16."
EMERSON, James
Corporal James Emerson died during operations at Normandy.
FACEY, Robert
Marine Robert Facey died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
FARGHER, John P.
Marine John Fargher died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
FAZAN, Gilbert Roy
Lieutenant Gilbert Fazan died during operations at Normandy.
The No. 6 Commando War Diary records
"Commando is mortared 4 casualties. Capt Robinson and 1 Troop comes in and tells us Lieut Fazan killed. Lieut Stalker and 10 O.R.'s wounded."
Extract from the Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser - Friday 23 June 1944
FENTON, Bernard Charles Sydney
Marine Bernard Fenton died during operations at Normandy.
FINLAY, William
Sergeant William Finlay died during operations at Normandy.
FLEISCHER, Frederick
Private Frederick Fletcher, birthname Fleischer, died during operations at Normandy. He was the son of Rudolf and Hedwig Fleischer, of Cricklewood, Middlesex.
FORBES, Ernest William
Marine Ernest Forbes died during operations at Normandy.
FOX, Arthur Thomas
Marine Arthur Fox died during operations at Normandy [1].
FRASER, George
Lance Sergeant George Fraser MM, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy [1].
Recommendation for Military Medal
FYVIE, George
Marine George Fyvie, from Bucksburn, Scotland, died during operations at Beuzeville. His death was reported in a local newspaper at the time [view....].
GAGE, Harold Arthur
Corporal Harold Gage died during operations at Normandy.
Son of James Edward and Ellen Maria Gage, of Neasden, Middlesex. His brother Sapper James William Gage, Royal Engineers, also died [more....].
GEORGE, Rex
Marine Rex George died during operations at Normandy. He received a Mention in Despatches for good services with the 21st Army group.
Sources
CWGC
London Gazettes Supp. 37251, page 4441.
GOODENOUGH, Frank John Edward
Corporal Frank Goodenough, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Breville in Normandy [1].
Extract from the 45RM Commando War Diary 11th June 1944
GOSLING, Thomas George
Marine Thomas Gosling died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
Extract from the 48RM Cdo. War Diary
"7-7-1944 Sallenelles 2045 - 2115, All HQ officers were at dinner, the house was shelled." Against this entry is a hand written note which reads "Cas 1 MOA killed."
Marine Gosling is the only listed 48RM Commando casualty that day.
Sources
CWGC
48RM Cdo. War Diary, National Archives file ADM/222/111.
GRANT, James
Lance Sergeant James Grant died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
GREWCOCK, Eric Edward Douglas
Captain Eric Grewcock, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
GRIFFITHS, Evan William
Guardsman Evan Griffiths died during operations at Normandy.
HAMMOND, Leslie John
Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy.
HARPER, Robert Arthur
Private Robert Harper died during operations at Normandy.
HARRINGTON, Thomas Frederick
Marine Thomas Harrington died during operations at Normandy.
HAYWARD, Robert Latewood
Rifleman Robert Hayward died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
HERBERT, Roy George
Lieutenant Roy George Herbert DCM, MM, died during operations in Normandy. [1]
- 1940 (Private) awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry whilst serving with 5th Northants at Oudenarde. [2]
HODGSON, George
Lance Corporal George Hodgson MM, 3 troop, died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
In his book Storm from the Sea, Brig Peter Young states " Whilst I was visiting 3 troop, a random shell mortally wounded LCpl Hodgson who did not live to wear the MM he had won on D Day."
Citation for the award of the Military Medal
HOOKE, Leslie Percy
Gunner Leslie Hooke died during operations at Normandy.
HOSKINS, Edgar John
Marine Edgar Hoskins died during operations at Normandy.
HOUGHTON, Frederick Alexander
Sergeant Frederick Houghton died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
HOWIE, Gavin Dalzell
Captain Gavin Howie, HQ 4 Special Service Bde., died during operations at Normandy.
HUGHES, Walter James Frederick
Corporal Walter Hughes died during operations in Normandy.
HUNT, James Harold
Lance Corporal James Hunt died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
HUTCHINSON, David
Private David Hutchinson died during operations at L'Epine, France.
Sources
CWGC.
CVA Forum message.
ISTED, Reginald Charles
Marine Reginald Isted died during operations at Normandy.
JAMES, Harry
Lance Corporal Harry James died during operations in Normandy.
JAMES, William John
Marine William James died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
KAGERER-STEIN, Eugen
Eugen Kagerer-Stein, an Austrian, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, under an alias of Eugene Fuller. He died during operations with 47RM Commando at Normandy.
KEMP, John
Marine John Kemp died during operations at Normandy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Dozule.
KERSHAW, Frederick
Marine Frederick Kershaw died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
KHYTOVITCH, Eric
Lance Sergeant Eric Khytovitch MM died during operations at Normandy [1].
The No 6 Commando War Diary 10th June 1944 records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16." [2].
KIMBER, Robert George
Corporal Robert Kimber died during operations at Hill 112 at Dozule, Normandy.
KING, Cyril
Marine Cyril King died during operations at Normandy.
KNILL, Ivor Richard
Private Ivor Knill died during operations in Le Plain Gruchet, France.
Whilst the actual circumstances of his death are not known by this archive, No 3 Commando, with the rest of the 1st Special Service Brigade, were engaged at the time in an operation in the area of Le Plain Gruchet to infiltrate enemy lines and continue the offensive towards the Seine.
Sources
CWGC.
LAING, David
Sergeant David Laing, 'E' troop, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, died during operations at Normandy.
LAMB, John McCrae Kirkpatrick
Marine John Lamb died during operations at Normandy.
LAVERY, Henry
Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery died during operations at Bavent, Normandy.
LEE, Edward James
Marine Edward Lee, from Leamington, died during operations at Normandy.
Extract from the 45RM Commando War Diary 11th June 1944
LEE, John
Major John Lee, MC, LLB, the Second-in-Command, died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
He was awarded the MC, in the rank of Acting Major, for "gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy."
Sources
CWGC
LISTON, William
Private William Liston died during operations at Normandy.
The No. 6 Commando War Diary records
"11th June 1944 Place: In the field, Le Plein. We shell BREVILLE. We are shelled heavily. We capture a ½ track 20mm gun. p.m. - Continued to be shelled. Casualties 3."
William Liston met and married his wife Joyce whilst billeted at Keswick in 1943, and is also remembered on the Keswick War Memorial.
LOVETT, Thomas Albert
Marine Thomas Lovett, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
He is named in an image in our gallery which can be viewed here
LOWES, William
Gunner William Lowes died during operations at Angoville, Normandy.
LOWLES, Eric Henry
Marine Eric Lowles died during operations at Normandy.
LUNN, Charles Frederick
Marine Charles Lunn, 'X' troop, died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
MCFATTER, John
Marine John McFatter died during operations at Normandy.
MCINTOSH, Nathaniel Mair
Marine Nathaniel McIntosh died during operations at Normandy.
MELVILLE, Hugh Montgomery
Guardsman Hugh Melville, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area. He had been one of the replacements who joined No 3 in July 1944. [view].
From Brigadier Peter Young's book Storm from the Sea
MEYER, Kurt
Kurt Meyer served under an alias of Peter Moody. He was of the Jewish Faith and a member of 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando. He was killed during operations in Normandy whilst attached to 47RM Commando.
MILLS, Stanley Walter
Private Stanley Mills, 1 troop, died during operations at Normandy.
MITCHELL, Albert
Marine Albert Mitchell died during operations at Normandy.
MITCHELL, Sydney Albert John
Lance Corporal Sydney Mitchell died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
MOORE, Harry
Private Harry Moore died during operations at Normandy.
MORLEY, Colin Noel
Colour Sergeant Colin Morley died during operations at Normandy.
Whilst the Commando were heading along a country road in the direction of Putot-en-Auge they encountered an enemy patrol and C/Sgt. Morley was shot and killed.
MULHALL, Alexander
Marine Alexander Mulhall, from Falkirk, died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Notice in the Falkirk Herald - 15 June 1946.
MUNNS, Leonard Cyril
Lance Corporal Leonard Munns died during operations at Normandy.
MURRAY, James Wilson
Fusilier James Murray died during operations at Normandy.
MURRAY, John
Sergeant John Murray died during operations at Normandy.
Son of John and Jane Rankine Murray; husband of Agnes Murray, of Barrhead, Renfrewshire.
Notes
This man may be identical with Jack Murray who was a former goalkeeper with Greenock Morton FC.
NATHAN, Ernst
Ernst Nathan, who was of the Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Ernest Norton. He died during operations at Normandy.
Sources:
10 Commando, author Ian Dear
Jewish Virtual Library.
(nb. not to be confused with RSM E.W. Nathan of 3 troop.)
NEWHAM, Andrew David
Private Andrew Newham died during operations at Normandy.
NEWMAN, Vincent George
Corporal Vincent Newman, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Breville, Normandy.[1]
Extract from the 45RM Commando War Diary 11th June 1944
NIXON, William Allan
Fusilier William Nixon died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
NOTMAN, John
Private John Notman died during operations at Le Hauger, Normandy.
Extract from the Dumfries and Galloway Standard - Saturday 15 July 1944
PIZEY, James General
Marine James Pizey died during operations at Beuzeville.
PLANT, Horace
Marine Horace Plant died during operations at Normandy.
PONSFORD, John William
Marine John Ponsford died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
PUTTICK, Kenneth
Gunner Kenneth Puttick died during operations at Normandy.
PYMAN, Alan Cresswell Holman
Captain Alan Pyman MC died during operations at Normandy on D Day. He had earlier been awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
Recommendation
RABBETTS, Frederick Charles Norman
Private Frederick Rabbetts, 3 troop, died during operations in the Chateau d'Amfreville area of Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
RAMSDEN, Harry
Private Harry Ramsden died during operations at Normandy.
The No 6 Commando War Diary for the 10th June records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16."
REED, David Walter
Corporal David Reed died during operations at Normandy.
REYNOLDS, Bartholomew Charles Vice W.
Marine Bartholomew Reynolds died during operations at Normandy.
RICHARDS, George William
Private George Richards died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
ROBBINS, Albert William Frederick
Private Albert Robbins died during operations at Normandy in the Plain Gruchet area [1+3]. He married Miss Doris Adelaide Standing a month earlier on the 10th May 1944 [2].
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Report on his marriage in the Worthing Herald newspaper 12th May 1944.
ROBINSON, John James
Corporal John Robinson, 1 troop, died when shot by a sniper during operations at Le Mesnil.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
ROBINSON, Peter Dennis
Lieutenant Peter Robinson died during operations at Normandy.
RUSTON, John Robert
Corporal John Ruston died during operations at Normandy.
SIEVEWRIGHT, John
Private John Sievewright died during operations at Normandy after volunteering to go forward to assist his seriously injured troop officer Captain Style.
Sources
CWGC.
The Fighting Fourth by Major James Dunning.
SIMPSON, Alexander John
Private Alexander Simpson died during opertions at Normandy on D Day.
SKINGLEY, Sidney
Private Sidney Skingley, 'C' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
SMALLMAN, Joseph Stevens
Marine Joseph Smallman died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy.
SMITH, Thomas William Currie
Marine Thomas Smith died during operations at Normandy.
SPIERS, Eric
Sergeant Eric Spiers died during operations in Normandy.
He had served with No 3 Cdo since at least June 1942 where he is pictured in a photo of 4 troop No 3 Commando.
STALLWOOD, Frederick Thomas
Lance Corporal Frederick Stallwood died during operations at Normandy.
STAPLEY, Hugh John
Marine Hugh Stapley died of wounds [2] inflicted during operations at Normandy.
Extract from the Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser
STOUT, Kenneth Andrew
Private Kenneth Stout died during operations at Normandy.
SULLIVAN, Lawrence Robert
Lance Corporal Lawrence Sullivan died during operations at Normandy.
SUMMERS, Kenneth
Marine Kenneth Summers died during operations at Normandy.
TATTON, Norman Yates
Marine Norman Tatton died of wounds during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy.
TEAGUE, Bryan John
Captain Bryan Teague, 'Z' troop, died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy. He had previously received a C.-in C.'s certificate.
Sources
CWGC
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
THOMAS, Gwyn Ifor
Lance Corporal Gwyn Thomas died during operations at Normandy.
The No 6 Commando War Diary for the 10th June records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16."
THOMPSON, George (LCpl)
Lance Corporal George Thompson, 1 troop, died during operations at Normandy in the area of Le Plein.
The No 6 Commando War Diary for the 10th June records
"Place: In the field, Le Plein a.m. - 2 Troop kill 2 snipers with 'K' gun. We are heavily mortared. We answer with our own mortars. 0800 - Enemy attacks, all troops engage. By 1700 hrs all attacks definitely repelled. Suspect enemy got it in the neck. Our own casualties total 16."
THWAITES, Henry
Marine Henry Thwaites died during operations in France. On the date of his death his Commando were operating in the area of Beuzeville.
TUCHMANN, Bernard
Bernard Taylor , birthname Bernard Tuchmann, was attached to No 3 Commando and was killed during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
TULLETT, Denis Archibald Ronald
Marine Denis Tullett died during operations at Normandy.
There is a possible photo of him in our gallery on this link
TUPPER, John William
Lance Corporal John Tupper died during operations in Normandy.
TYSON, Robert
Private Robert Tyson died during operations at Normandy.
WALKER, Frederick Edis
Sergeant Frederick Walker died during operations at Normandy in the area of Bavent and the River Dives.
WALKER, James
Marine James Walker died during operations at Normandy.
WALKER, James Clough
Marine James Clough Walker died during operations at Normandy.
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