Lt. John Francis Hume-SpryNo.6 Commando. Kia 24/3/45 . Open picture for more details. Photo courtesy of his son Peter Hume-Spry
Date: 28/10/2009
In Memory of Lieutenant 106698 John Francis Hume-Spry
Royal Artillery and No. 6, Commando
who died on 24 March 1945
Remembered with honour at REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY
Photo courtesy of his son Peter Hume-Spry
No.6 Commando panorama January 1945.The CVA has been granted permission to display this photo by the Clan Cameron Museum, My thanks to my nephew Pete Dunlop who took this copy on the 7th April 2010. Pete R.
Date: 07/04/2010
No.6 Commando panorama photo taken in January 1945. The CVA has been granted permission to display this photo by the Denis Muir, curator of the Clan Cameron Museum. The original is displayed in the museum at Achnacarry. My thanks to my nephew Pete Dunlop who took this copy on our vist there 7th April 2010. Posted by Pete R
No. 6 Commando panorama August 1945Another panorama of 6 Cdo taken in August 45. The CVA has been granted permission to display this photo by the Clan Cameron Museum, My thanks to my nephew Pete Dunlop who took this copy on the 7th April 2010. Pete R
Date: 07/04/2010
No. 6 Commando panorama August 1945. The CVA has been granted permission to display this photo by the Clan Cameron Museum, My thanks to my nephew Pete Dunlop who took this photograph of the original which is on display in the museum on the 7th April 2010. Posted by Pete R
Douglas Russell MC101 Troop 6 Commando. Photo courtesy of Colin Russell
Date: 22/09/2007
Douglas Russellmc 101 Troop 6 Commando
Lt. Col. Anthony David Lewis DSOLt. Col.Anthony David Lewis receiving his DSO. He was CO of No.6 Commando
Date: 31/03/2009
Lt. Col.Anthony David Lewis receiving his DSO. He was CO of No.6 Commando
Sgt. Harold Kendall MMNo.6 Commando. Open picture for more details. This photo is courtesy of Peter Bowe, a member of the CVA and owner of the website www.6commando.com
Date: 02/11/2009
Sgt. 5412410 Harold Robert Francis Kendall MM. No.6 Cdo.
Citation for the Military Medal
"Near Lauenburg on the night of the 28/29th April shortly after crossing the Elbe, Sgt. Kendall was put in charge of 9 men ordered to patrol to a bridge over the Elbe-Trave Canal and if possible to take it intact. Approaching the bridge cautiously Sgt Kendall saw a party of 4 German engineers preparing to fuse the charges that had already been placed on the bridge. The engineer party was covered by 2 machine gun teams. Making his plan quickly Sgt Kendall led his patrol as near as possible without being seen, then placing his bren on the ground to cover his attack, he led his patrol forward in a dash for the bridge. The Germans were completely surprised and only had time to fire a few bursts of wild and inaccurate fire before they were overpowered, three being killed and the remainder taken prisoner. Sgt Kendall immediately disconnected the demolitions, and rendered them useless, thus capturing the bridge intact which was of supreme importance to the 6th Airborne Division in their widening of the bridgehead. (L.G.2.8.45)
This photo is courtesy of Peter Bowe, a member of the CVA and owner of the website www.6commando.com
L/Sgt. William Wraith MMWilliam 'Bill' Wraith. No.6 Commando. Open for more details. Courtesy of his son Brian Wraith-Mottier. Posted by Pete R.
Date: 04/06/2010
These details of his service are supplied by his son Brian Wraith-Mottier. In addition to being awarded the Military Medal, he also received a Mentioned in Dispatches during another action on February 26th 1943 . See the entry for James Allender being awarded a bar to his MM. Bill was the Commando with James.
07.07.1942 Posted to N°6 Commando from KOYLI; 1943 Served North Africa; 05.07.1944 Wounded in Action NW Europe & evacuated to St Marys Hospital Portsmouth; 29.07.1944 Posted Holding Operational Commando; 30.01.1945 Wounded in Action NW Europe (Remains at Duty); 17.11.1945 SOS N°6 Commando & returned to KOYLI; 10.04.1946 Transferred to TA reserve
Bill died on the 5th January 1961.
William WRAITH (Bill) was temporarily blinded during a raid from Le Plain.
Update below from Pete R.re his Military Medal
Lance Sergeant William Wraith
4698570, KOYLI, No.6 Commando
Military Medal (Periodic):
This NCO has served with No.6 Commando throughout the North African and North West European campaigns and has at all times shown the highest standard of devotion to duty and exemplary courage. During the recent advance toward the River Elbe, Sgt Wraith was in charge of a patrol sent forward to gain information about the enemy. On his return a mortar bomb fell close to his patrol seriously wounding one man and inflicting blast injuries upon himself which affected his sight. With his sight failing he nevertheless returned and carried back the wounded man to our own lines under mortar fire. He then reported to the Intelligence Officer, and in spite of his grave condition, insisted on giving detailed reports of his patrol before being evacuated. During the period 12th January to 15th April Sgt Wraith has been on 23 patrols many of which he commanded, and on all of them he has shown the greatest example and devotion to duty. On three separate occasions he has been wounded but in spite of this he has always continued to show complete fearlessness and a splendid example to his men in action (L.G.11.10.45)
(The above details from George Brown's book Commando Gallantry Awards of WW2)
Sgt. James Allender MM and barNo.6 Commando and 101 troop. Photo cropped from a picture already in our gallery. Open for more details. Posted by Pete R.
Date: 04/06/2010
Update 4/6/10 by Pete R. This info from Brian Wraith-Mottier, son of William (Bill) Wraith of No.6 Cdo. "The person with 101 troop shoulder badge is a person I knew as Uncle Jimmy with his wife Aunty Margaret – James Allender MM"
Update from Pete R. James Allender was awarded the Military Medal as a Private for his courage at the Pont a Chin area on May 21st 1940.
During a bombardment of the Bde. area all telephone communication was broken. These men volunteered, went out and mended all lines, maintaining them until the end of the action (L.G. 11.7.40)
He was later awarded a Bar to his Military Medal whilst a Sergeant. February 26th 1943 at Fedi et Attia.
During the action between VI Commando and a battallion of the Herman Goering Jaegar Regiment, Sgt Allender showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty throughout while the section was moving up a hill under heavy machine gun and mortar fire and without cover. Sgt Allender fired his bren gun resting it on another man's shoulders to get the necessary elevation. During this period he was well exposed and enemy LMG fire was directed at him. He was wounded but carried on. The troop later advanced over the same ground and it was found that a complete German machine gun team had been killed by Sgt Allender's fire and the gun was captured (L.G. 23.9.43)
(The above details from George Brown's book Commando Gallantry Awards of WW2)
1. James Allender MM and bar with his wife Margaret; 2.unknownNo.6 Commando. Open for details
Date: 17/04/2009
Update 3/6/10 by Pete R. This info from Brian Wraith-Motier, son of William (Bill) Wraith of No.6 Cdo. "The person in the left hand photo with 101 troop shoulder badge is a person I knew as Uncle Jimmy with his wife Aunty Margaret – James Allender MM"
American volunteers with No.6 Commando,Circa Dec 1942 North Africa / Operation Torch. Photo courtesy of Gaylord McCurdy
Date: 14/11/2005
Group photo showing American volunteers with No6 Commando approx Dec 1942 North Africa / Operation Torch.Photo courtesy of Gaylord McCurdy
Gaylord 'Mac' McCurdy (center)American Volunteer with No6 Commando during Operation Torch. Photo courtesy of Gaylord McCurdy
Date: 15/02/2009
Gaylord 'Mac' McCurdy (centre) American volunteer with No6 Commando.Photo courtesy of Gaylord McCurdy
101 Troop from 6 Commando.Two man Folbot canoe of 101 troop
Date: 16/04/2009
6 Commando 4th June 1942.Returning from a raid North of Plage St, Cecily (France)
Date: 16/04/2009
Ardour Estuary raid.Lord Louis Mountbatten addresses men of No.6 Commando prior to the Ardour estuary raid.
Date: 12/09/2009
Rifle inspection prior to the Ardour estuary raidApril 1942. No.6 commando. Yet another method of wearing the FS knife as demonstrated by the inspecting officer in this photograph.
Date: 12/09/2009
Training for the Ardour estuary raidCommandos disembark carrying demolition equipment.
Date: 12/09/2009
Training for the Ardour estuary raidCommandos withdraw having detonated thier demolition charges.
Date: 12/09/2009
