GORRIE, William Young

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
CH/X 105950
Born: 
Friday, May 12, 1922
Birthplace: 
Stirling, Stirlingshire
Died : 
Monday, April 2, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
22
Cemetery/Memorial: 

Marine William Gorrie died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Lake Comacchio.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.

Primary Roll of Honour: 
Photo of grave in Gallery: 
Yes

Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos

Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now]
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
 
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.