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Displaying 1 - 115 of 115ABRAHAMS, E.F.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Private E.F. Abrahams, from Pennyfields, London E14, was a member of the original Commando Association.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 3.
BARNES, C.
Colour Sergeant
PO/X14663
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Served on the staff at the H.O.C. Wrexham as the Heavy Weapons Instructor for 'S' Troop.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 42 issued 1966.
BASHAM, R.V.
Marine
CH/X117762
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Also served at the Commando Cliff Assault Wing (CCAW).
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BATT, F.C.J.
Colour Sergeant
EX/4328
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BELSTEN, F.G.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BERRY, H.B.
Corporal
PLY/X108036
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BETCHETTE, E.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BILLINGS, E.S.
Gunner
3960084
No 4 Commando
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Billings was wounded 15 August 1944 (remaining on duty). Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
BIZZELL, E.G.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BOULD, E.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BOW, A.J.
Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BRYANT, P.R.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Weymouth.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
BUCKLEY, D.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Wavertree, Liverpool.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
BUTCHER, L.R.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Hemel Hempstead.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
BYE, Francis Clifford Edward
Lieutenant Colonel
Holding Operational Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Francis Clifford Edward Bye served in the Holding Operational Commando in April 1945 [1].
- May 1966 to July 1967 Commanding Officer 45 Commando [2].
CHAMBERS, D.
Craftsman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 3].
CHANTLER, Arthur James
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118.
CHAPMAN, D.T.
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
April 1945 Holding Operational Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Airdrie. They record he also served 45RM Commando.
Sources
Navy Lists (Linked Content below).
CHAPMAN, J.E.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 3].
CHARLTON, Thomas Albert
Private
Holding Operational Commando
George Medal (GM)
Private Thomas Albert Charlton served in the Holding Operational Commando (HOC). Post war he served as a Lieutenant in the Federation of Malaya Police Force. Police Lieutenant Charlton was awarded the George Medal on the 24th April 1951 for his gallantry whilst serving in the Malay Poli
CLINTON, A.E.
Lance Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Erdington, Birmingham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
COGGS, J.H.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Catford, London.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
COOPER, George
Lance Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Post war member of the Commando Association from Leicester.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 79 (1984).
COOPER, S.
Signalman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Stoke on Trent.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
CORBYN, C.F.
Marine
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Brigade Signal Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Fulham, London.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
COX, S.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Liverpool.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
CRANE, V.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing South Croydon.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
CRESSWELL, Thomas Anthony
Private
14885071
Holding Operational Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Died in service
Private Thomas Cresswell died overseas and is buried in Germany. The headstone at his grave states, "First on the rope. A beloved son. Died in life saving attempt."
CROOKS, A.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Leigh, Lancashire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
CUBITT, Leonard
Marine
EX.1168
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Leonard Cubitt served in the Royal Marine Commandos from August 1943 until 14 December 1945. The precise commando unit is not known but he did serve in Burma during that period which was the theatre of operations of 3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade.
CURNOW, M.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Murton, Durham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
CURRAN, P.
Signalman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Galashiels.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAKIN, T.W.
Signalman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Pontefract, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DALY, Thomas
Sergeant
S/231037
No 12 Commando
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Thomas Daly served in No.12 Commando HQ from April 1941 and after No.12 was disbanded on the staff at the Holding Operational Commando until April 1946.
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DAVIDSON, D.J.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Chepstow.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAVIES, D.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Pontllanfraith near Newport.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAVIES, J.B.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing London EC1.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAWSON, Arthur James Welfare
Private
Holding Operational Commando
-
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 101 (1995).
Registers of Deaths in Bournemouth Dorset.
DIAMOND, G.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bolton, Lancashire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DICKSON, R.A.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Hull, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DIXON, G.L.
Trooper
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Abbey Wood, London SE22.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DOBBIE, D.S.
Craftsman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Troon, Ayrshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DOGGETT, S.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Binfield, Berkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DOVEY, Albert Peter
Private
No 1 Commando
Holding Operational Commando
British Empire Medal (BEM)
5 Troop, No.1 Commando. Post war chairman of the Lincoln Branch of the Commando Association. In June 1986 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) for service to industry. Employed as a Chargehand, Sheet Metal Shop, Ruston Gas Turbines Ltd.
Sources
Sources
DOYLE, James, B.
Private
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Addlestone, Surrey.
Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
DUCKHAM, Stanley Charles
Temporary Second Lieutenant RM (later Major RA)
405561
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Royal Artillery (TA)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Enlisted Royal Marines rank Marine *.
18.09.1944 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines [1].
01.1945 - 07.1945 Temporary Second Lieutenant, RM Holding Commando [2].
DUDGEON, A.B.
Marine
PLY/X113874
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Guthrie, by Forfar, Angus
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
DUNN, R.J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Axminster, Devon.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
EBSWORTH, H.R.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Alva, Clackmannanshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
EFFEMEY, E.A.
Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Romsey, Hampshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
ELLIS, James
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Grantham, Lincs.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 83 (1986).
ELLISON, William, G.
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
Served Commando Group and H.O.C. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bangor, Co.Down, N.Ireland.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 42 (1966).
FARRER, V.L.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Kentish Town, London.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
FLETCHER, D.W.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Westcliff on Sea.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5.
FLETCHER, T.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Walsall, Staffordshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5.
FOSTER, J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing North Leverton, Retford, Notts.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5 (1974).
GODFREY, Christopher James
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from North Hykeham, Lincoln.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 (1997).
GOODSIR, David Brodie
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Colonial Police Medal
Educated at Kirkcaldy High School and George Watsons College, Edinburgh [1].
26.01.1945 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines [2].
04.1945 Temporary Second Lieutenant, RM Holding Commando [3].
GRAHAM, Bernard
-
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Source
Commando Association newsletter 57 (1973).
HARDACRE, C.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Wakefield, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HARDMAN, A.F.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Hall Green, Birmingham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HARRINGTON, C.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Oldham, Lancashire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
HARRIS, J.T.W.
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Yiewsley, Middlesex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HARRISON, Charles Rowley
Gunner
Holding Operational Commando
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Post war member of the Commando Association from Play Hatch, Reading.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 95 (1992).
HARRISON, George Gemmell
Corporal (later Sergeant)
Holding Operational Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Also served at the Commando Cliff Assault Wing. Post war member of the Commando Association from St. Ives.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 78 (1984).
HATTER, Alfred William
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Source: Navy Lists.
HATTON, R.
Trooper
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Llanishen, Cardiff.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HENDRY, Thomas
Private
14993801
Holding Operational Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Died on war service
Private Thomas Hendry died as a result of an accident.
HILL, Henry
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
HOLMES, S.
Trooper
3247396
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Holmes was wounded 13 June 1944 during operations in North West Europe.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
HOWE, Ronald, T.G.
Signalman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Post war member of the Commando Association from Rhoose, Glamorgan.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
HUGHES, Leslie
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kennington, London.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 39 (1964).
HUMPAGE, Wilfred Arthur James
Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Quinton, Birmingham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HUNT, C.H.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Totton, Southampton.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
HURST, Arthur
Private
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Leicester.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 36 (1963).
JEWELL, W.A.
Sergeant
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Billericay, Essex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.
JONES, F.T.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Carshalton, Surrey.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.
JUDE, G.F.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing West Croydon, Surrey.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.
KAYE, John
Sergeant
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Wakefield.
Source
Commando Association newsletter 29 (1959).
KELLY, M.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.
LAW, J.A.G.C.
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Thame, Oxon.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.
LOWNDES, D.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Leicester.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
LUTTON, A.
Troop Sergeant Major
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Worcester.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
LYMAN, J.A.
Lance Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing West Bromwich.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
MAGENNIS, William
Fusilier
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Fusilier Bill Magennis served in the Pipe Band at Achnacarry, and in the HOC.
Extract from Commando Association newsletter 40 issued March 1965
MANSFIELD, Arthur Stephen
Captain
42RM Commando
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
April 1945 served at the H.O.C.
Sources
Navy Lists (see linked content below).
Burma Star Association Membership List.
METCALF, K.W.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association who was for three years a patient in the Star and Garter Home, Richmond, Surrey, passed away in 1957.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 26 (1958).
NEWTON, M.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Ryton-on-Tyne, Co.Durham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
NICHOLL, J.E.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Folkestone, Kent.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
PAGE, G.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bradford, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
PARSONS, James, M.
-
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association. Vice Chairman of their General Committee from 1997 to 1999, and Chairman 1999/2000.
Sources
Commando Association newsletters 104, 106, 108, 109, 110, 111.
PEMBERTON, H.J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Northfield, Birmingham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
PENNEY, Raymond Alfred Frederick
Captain
42RM Commando
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
See Linked Content below.
PLEDGE, A.J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Ongar, Essex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
RAPER, S.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Darlington, Co. Durham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
REED, A.J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Barry, South Wales.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
RICHARDSON, H.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Largs, Ayrshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
RUDLAND, J.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
RUTHERFORD, J.G.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Philadelphia, County Durham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
RYALL, S.G.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 10].
SAVILLE, D.R.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing London E17.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
SCOTT, B.
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Poplar, London.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
SIMPSON, D. (Fus)
Fusilier
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 10].
SMILES, Thomas Browell
Lieutenant
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
25 November 1944 Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines.
April 1945 Temporary Lieutenant, Holding Commando.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Newcastle on Tyne. They record he also served in 46RM and 47RM Commandos.
SMITH, Raymond Albert
Lance Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hythe, Kent.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (Sept. 1999).
SOLLIS, G.
Craftsman
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 10].
SORRELL, G.K.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
Civil occupation: Machine Shop Engineer. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 20 (1955).
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
STAINTON, Leonard James
Private
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Carlisle, Cumbria.
Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
STARLING, D.C.B.
Private
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 10].
TAYLOR, Thomas, J.
Rifleman
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Liverpool, Merseyside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
THOMPSON, George Howarth
Corporal
Commando Basic Training Centre
Holding Operational Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Burnley, Lancashire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 92 (1991).
TURNER, W.N.
Marine
CH/X105744
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Last known residing Barking.
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
VICKERS, E.
Lance Corporal
Holding Operational Commando
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legion 11].
WETJEN, John Basil
Marine
PO/X119263
47RM Commando
Holding Operational Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association last known residing Herne Bay, Kent.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 84 (1987).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
WILLIAMS, D.J
Lance Corporal
3910306
Holding Operational Commando
South Wales Borderers
Lance Corporal Williams was wounded on 9 August 1944 during operations in North West Europe.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/80.
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