50 ME Commando
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51 ME Commando
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52 ME Commando
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Layforce 'B' Battalion
Layforce 'D' Battalion
Middle East Commando
1st Special Service Regiment
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Source: CWGC.
Private John Blakemore was killed in action during operations in Syria. Son of George and Elsie Blakemore, of Ellistown, Leicestershire.
Corporal John Busby from Hull was reported in the Casualty Lists as attached to 'D' Bn Layforce [1] at the time of his death through illness in the Middle East [2][3].
Private Ernest Dawes died during operations on the Greek island of Kastellorizo.
Trooper Leslie England was reported missing later presumed killed in action during operations on the enemy occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur England and of Mary Ann England, of Cheylesmore, Coventry [1][1a][1b].
Private Arthur Hamper was shot and killed when attempting to escape from Stalag 4F whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. He was awarded a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service.
Guardsman Thomas Maxwell was wounded during operations in Crete on 2 June 1941 and became a prisoner of war. He died whilst in captivity. Son of Robert and Mary Jane Maxwell, of Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire.