No. 6 Army Commando

Under the command of LtCol T. Fetherstonehaugh No.6 Commando was formed on 23rd June 1940.

During the invasion threat of that year No.6 moved twice. First to Romney Marsh and then onto Brightlingsea Essex. Moving on again after a short while to Bristol and a spell of Landing Craft training was then undertaken at Milford Haven being transported there on the SS Malines.

Like all the other units N0.6 was absorbed into the Special Service Brigade formations before being redesignated N0.6 Commando in late 1941.

Chosen for Operation ‘Kitbag’ at Floro in Norway on 11th December 1941 proved a disappointment. The operation was aborted late into the planning stage. Half of the strength of No.12 Army Commando was also due to take part in this raid.

After this frustration No.6 finally saw action when it embarked to take part in ‘Operation Torch in’ November 1942. No.6 fought several critical actions during this campaign before being withdrawn back to the UK to prepare for ‘Overlord’.

No .6 had the task of landing and advancing to the Orne bridges where it was to link up with other Commando units and relieve the airborne forces. By the evening of the first day a spectacular success had been recorded and the Commando was dug in at its objective.

Despite severe losses No.6 fought on across Europe eventually reaching Germany before returning home and to disbandment along with other war-time Commando units.