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ABDALE, Edward
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/54.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 383).
ABERDIEN, Archibald
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Achives file WO392/7.
ABRAHAM, George Henry
- 7 June 1944 wounded and missing during operations at Normandy, later found to be a prisoner of war.
- Post war member of the Commando Association from Bideford, Devon.
ABRAHAMS, Arthur Thomas
ABRAHAMS, John, C.
POW Records show surname Abrahams alongside an alias of Baker [2][3].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
ABRAM, Cyril Henry

ADAMSON, Alexander Naismith
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27, WO417/96
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ADAMSON, Ronald H.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ADDERTON, Victor

ALBALADEJO, Alexander
ALEXANDER, Charles Henry
ALLARDICE, William Dallas
ALLEN, Ronald
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ALTASS, Derek
ALVAREZ, Jose
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35..
Prisoners of War Lists, Second World War, 1943-1945. / National Archives file WO392/20.
ANDREWS, Albert Mailly
ANDREWS, William
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ANNETTS, George Henry
ARMITAGE, H.E.
Private Armitage, 3 Troop, was reported missing on 13 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy, before being found to be a prisoner of war. He was last seen fit an well on 10 September patrolling the Eastern slopes of Liberatore Hill in the company of Pte. Brinkley and Cpl. Hawkins.
ARMSTRONG, Robert
Post war member of the Commando Association from Largs, Ayrshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65 and WO417/66.
ASHCROFT, Arthur


- 25 April 1940 posted to 'X' Company 1st Liverpool Scottish.
ASHLEY-COOPER, Anthony John Percy Hugh Michael
ASPDEN, Jack
ASTBURY, Albert Ernest
ATKIN, Ernest
Lance Corporal Ernest Atkin was reported missing in April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia Raid), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Hull.
AULD, Luke Patchcott

AUSTIN, James Herbert

BACKHOUSE, Charles, R.

BAILEY, Arthur, A.
BAILEY, Leonard George
BAIRD, John William
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/94 (1945).
BALE, John Henry
BANKS, Ronald Douglas
- 19 August 1942 (Private) No.3 Commando) was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war [2].
BARBER, H.J.
BARBOUR, Alexander, E.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BARDENS, John Henry
Gunner John Bardens was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
John was a serving Police Officer from Plymouth who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the police Intakes that commenced in 1942.
BARNARD, John William
Private John Barnard was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/29.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/21 (Camp 59) and WO392/11 (Stalag 4F)..
BARNES, Reginald Arthur
BARNETT, Edgar Albert
BARNETT, William Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BARRETT, Edwin Charles
Sources
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
BARRINGTON, Derek, A.
BARROSO, Montiano
Lance Sergeant Montiano Barroso, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35..
BARROW, Henry
BARRY, John
Private John Barry was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle for Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
BARWICK, Arthur
Private Barwick was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
BATEMAN, Sidney Gordon
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BAYLISS, Leonard Frank

BEADLE, Jeffrey Charles
BEATTIE, Alexander

Corporal Alexander Beattie was taken prisoner of war on 21 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ.
BEAUMONT, William Blair
BEDDOWS, Herbert

Private Herbert Beddows, 4 troop, was wounded and taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association.
BEEDELL, Lawrence Henry
BEESLEY, Harold Edwin

Regimental Sergeant Major Harold Beesley died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland having been captured during operations at Dieppe, France.
BELL, William White
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/43.
BENTLEY, Charles
BENTLEY, W
Lance Corporal Bentley was was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later found to be a prisoner of war
BERRY, Donald
Sergeant Donald Berry was reported wounded and a prisoner of war 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/25, and WO417/31.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 (Stalag 18A), WO392/21 (Camp 65).
BERRY, James Arthur

BETTY, Arthur John
BIBBEY, Newman James
Sources
National Archives files ADM201/111.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
BIRCH, Frederick


BIRD, Raymond Douglas

BISHOP, Ronald, C.
BLACK, Graeme Delamere

BLACKWELL, Alun Trevor

BLAKE, D.L.
BLASCO, Vicente
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35..
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
BLINT, Woolf

BLYTHE, William
Lance Corporal William Blythe, 5 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 177 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 Lamsdorf, Poland.
BOAST, E.A.
Corporal Boast was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BOGLE, James

Private James Bogle was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war. After his release in 1945 he served two years in Germany in the Scottish Rifles*.
BOND, Edward Alfred
28.03.1941 Geneifa, Second Lieutenant 'A' Company of 'D' Bn Layforce
---.06.1941 prisoner of war Crete.
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28/3/1941 (List of 'D' Bn Layforce Officers).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/2.
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/34/355 (Oflag 10C).
BOOKER, Clifford
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/32.
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BORWICK, Michael George
- 25 February 1941, Kastelorizzo, Captain, 50 Middle East Commando, engaged in Operation Abstention [1].
- 28 March 1941, Geneifa, Captain, 'C' Company, 'D' Bn., Layforce [2].
BOWEN, Alfred Leighton
BOYD, John, M.
BOYLE, Peter, J.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRADLEY, John Stanton
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/34.
BRADLEY, John, R.
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27, WO417/33 and WO417/93.
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
BRADLEY, Richard

BRANSCOMBE, Leslie
Gunner Leslie Branscombe was reported missing in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war initially in Italy before being transported to Austria.
BRAVO, Jose
Private Jose Bravo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
BRETT, Gerrard
BRIGHT, Gerald Kitchener

Sources
BRINKLEY, James
Private Brinkley, 3 Troop, was reported missing 13 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. He was last seen fit and well on 10 September 1943 patrolling the Eastern slopes of Liberatore Hill in the company of Pte. Armitage and Cpl. Hawkins. Later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Germany.
BRISTOW, William Frederick
BRITTAIN, E.
Private Brittain, attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26 and WO417/91.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1.
BRITTLEBANK, John
BROWN, A.J.J.

Marine Brown, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt P.K.W. Johnson RM, published 1946 for veterans.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
BROWN, J.
- 1944 reported no longer a prisoner of war [2].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists WO417/23.
BROWN, Jack
BROWN, James
BROWN, Louis Walter

Sources
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/11.
BROWN, Robert Frederick
Recommendation
BROWN, Robert Hall
BROWN, Walter George
Sergeant Walter Brown was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
BRUCE, Charles
Sergeant Charles Bruce, from Brechin, Angus, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war at Camp 59 in Italy from which he managed to escape back to allied lines after the Italian Armistice. Post war member of the Commando Association last residing in Australia.
BRUNT, Morris Raymond
BUCKLEY, Alfred, J.T.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BULLEN, John
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BURFORD, Norman Alan
BURGESS, Neville Arthur

Able Seaman Neville Burgess was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
BURKE, Patrick Oliver
BURLEY, Hedley, R.J.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
BURN, Michael Clive

BURT, Joseph Smith Swan
Corporal Joseph Burt, 4 Special Service Brigade, was taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 at Cherbourg, France.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 (Marlag and Milag Nord).
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/52/87 (Stalag 12A).
BURTON, William John
BUSHE, Patrick
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/42.
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/11.
BUTLER, Howard Herbert Cosens
BUTLER, Ronald Herbert

BUTLER, Roy
Private Roy Butler was reported missing 6 January 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/56, WO417/57, and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/11 (Stalag 4C) and WO417/21 (PG70)
German Record Cards of British PoW's / National Archives file WO416/98/246 (Stalag 4B).
BUXTON, Leslie, J.
- 18 January 1943 reported missing during operations in Libya later found to be a prisoner of war [2][3].
BYRNE, John Vincent

CADDIS, James
Fusilier James Caddis was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
CAIRNS, Bernard McNamara
Private Bernard Cairns was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
German Record Cards of British POW's / National Archives file WO416/54/155 (Stalag 3D).
CALLAWAY, Thomas, Frederick

CAMPBELL, Hugh Alexander Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
CAMPBELL, Roderick
Gunner Roderick Campbell was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4G in Germany.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
Royal Artillery Attestations 1938.
CANNON, Peter Macdermack
Gunner Peter Cannon was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4C in the Sudetenland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
Royal Artillery Attestations 1939.
CANTLEY, William, J.
- 4 October 1939 enlisted aged 33.
- 12 October 1940 attached No.7 Commando
- 11 November 1940 (short lived commando restructuring) 3 Special Service Battalion.
- 31 January 1941 attached 'Layforce' embarked UK for the Middle East.
CARMONA, Miguel
Private Miguel Carmona, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
CARR, Francis Arthur
CARR, Richard Philip

CARR, Thomas
Corporal Thomas Carr, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CARROLL, John Joseph
Casualty Lists 1939045 / National Archives file WO417/43.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
CARTER, A.E.F.
[Source: National Archives files ADM201/111, Royal Marines Prisoners of War].
CARTER, Albert George
Fusilier Albert Carter was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/60.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 (Stalag344), WO392/21 (Camp PG66).
Royal Welch Fusiliers Transfers In Register 1939.
CARTWRIGHT, Ronald Frederick
Gunner Ronald Cartwright, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CASSIDY, Philip
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CASTELLANO, Francisco
Private Francisco Castellano, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34..
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
CAUDELL, Raymond Douglas
Lance Corporal Raymond Caudell from Hertfordshire was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/30, and WO417/95.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4C).
CEVANTES, Santiago
Private Santiago Cevantes, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, WO417/42, and WO417/95.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
CHADWICK, Norman Stanley
Lance Corporal Norman Chadwick was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
German Record Cards of British PoW's / National Archives file WO416/61/292.
CHALLINTON, William A.

CHAMBERLAIN, Walter William Robert James
Lance Sergeant Walter Chamberlain was reported wounded and missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked for the raid on board HMS Campbeltown.
CHANDLER, Jack Henry
Sources
CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
CHANT, Stuart Whitemore

- October 1940 volunteered for the Army Commandos; attached to No.5 Commando [2].
CHAPMAN, Charles

Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30 and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CHAPMAN, George William
CHAPMAN, Kenneth Harold
CHAPPELL, Ernest Lionel Desmond

Lance Sergeant Ernest Chappell, known as Des, was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Wounded and taken prisoner he was subsequently transported to Stalag 383 at Hohenfels Germany.
CHARLWOOD, Harry

Marine Harry Charlwood, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during the attack on Rots, Normandy, 11 June 1944. Wounded, captured and a prisoner of war until liberated when the prison camp was overrun by the 11th Armoured Division near Lubeck in May 1945.
CHEESEMAN, H.A.
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/94.
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CHEETHAM, John Frederick

CHITTY, Wyndham Roland, G.P.
CHIVERS, Frederick, J.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).
CHUDLEY, William Henry Albert

CWGC.
CHUNG, Ronald Robert Fong

CHURCHER, George

CHURCHILL, John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming (Lt Col)

After a brief spell as 2i/c No 5 Commando, the then Major John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill (later affectionately known by some as Mad Jack) moved to 2i/c No 3 Commando. Wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso 27 December 1941.
CLAY, Alfred
Bombardier Alfred Clay was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
RA Attestation records.
CLEAVELEY, Francis, G.

CLELLAND, Frank
Fusilier Frank Clelland from Kirkconnel was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CLEMENT, Robert Andrew
- 16 February 1966 (Lieutenant) (Royal Scots Fusliers T.A.) ceased to belong to the T.A. Reserve of Officers.
CLETO, Sanchez
Private Sanchez Cleto, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/20.
CLIBBORN, William Cuthbert

Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/1.
COCHRANE, Archibald Leman
- 1 November 1945 appoined M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst a Prisoner of War.
COCKIN, Robert

CODD, Lawrence Joseph
COFORD, Alan, E.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
COGGINS, Ernest Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COLEMAN, Nicholas John
- A Labourer from West Hartlepool he was attested on 21 October 1933 aged 18 years 11 months [3].
COLGROVE, Frederick
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COLLINGWOOD, Fred
Private Fred Collingwood was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4C).
COLVIN, Felix Beale
CONNOLLY, John Henry
Sergeant John Connolly was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service. He had been captured at Bizerta on the 15 December 1942 and taken via Palermo to Campo 70 at Monturano, Italy. He and 2 other NCO's escaped on 12 July 1943, and made their way towards Switzerland , However after walking 120 miles they were recaptured on 22 July 943, returned to the Camp,
CONNOLLY, William Andrew
COOK, Frank, B.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 (army no. amended in WO417/29.)
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COOK, George, M.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COOPER, Kenneth Cornford
Lance Corporal Cooper was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war. He is reported back in the UK in 1944.
COPLAND, William Oranmore

CORDA, Francisco
COUTTS, John Davies
COWIE, Aikman Duncan
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
RA Attestation records.
COX, Charles Frederick

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).
COX, Victor John

CRAIG, John

CRAIG, Robert, P.
CRAMPTON, Jack Barraclough
Son of Fred and Beatrice Crampton, of Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire.
CRAPNELL, John James
Lance Corporal John Crapnell was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle for Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
CRAWFORD, Thomas, McG.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
CREW, John William
Sources
CROOKE, Alexander
Bombardier Alexander Crooke was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Suffolk.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CROSS, Walter
- Repatriated to the UK in 1944 [2] and medically discharged 25 December 1944 due to wounds resulting in the loss of his right eye and a fractured skull [3][3a].
CROSSAN, William George
CROXTON, Michael John

CRUICKSHANKS, John
CUDBY, John

Fusilier John Cudby, 6 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked on ML177 for the raid. Post war member of the Commando Association from Workington.
CULLEN, John
Private John Cullen was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/34 and WO417/96.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CUMMINGS, John
CURTIS, Eric Gordon

CWGC.
DALGLEISH, John George
Corporal John Dalgleish, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DARGUE, T.D.
DARTS, Frederick Joshua

Sergeant Frederick Darts was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during operations in Sicily [1].
Taken prisoner during the Sicily operations he was later transported to Stalag XVIIIA at Wolfsberg (Kärnten) [2]. Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
DAVIDSON, Alexander

Private Alexander Davidson was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DAVIES, Arthur Henry William

DAVIES, William Henry
Regimental Sergeant Major William Davies was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
DAVIS, Major Edgerton
Sapper M.E. Davis was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from County Antrim.
DAVIS, Stanley Berkeley Edward

Sources
DAW, Herbert Frank
DAWNAY, Guy Nicholas
Released from captivity in 1945 he remained in military service with the South Wales Borderers until 1967, final rank attained Major.
DAY, Stanley Ambrose

DAY, William, C.
DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert

-
Post war honorary Secretary of the St. Nazaire Society for many years [2].
DE NOBRIGA, Derrick John
DE WAARD, Willie

Sergeant Willie De-Waard, No.10 (IA) Commando 2 Troop 'Dutch' was wounded and taken prisoner of war on 24 September 1944 during operations at Oosterbeek, Holland. He was one of the twelve Dutch commandos who were attached to the 1st Airborne for Operation Market Garden at Arnhem.
DEAN, Frank
DEAN, Frederick Edward
Marine Frederick Dean, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, France.
DEAN, Horace
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
DEERY, Stewart
DENHOLM, Robert
DENISON, Mallinson Charles

DEWICK, Holford Simpson

Sources
DIAZ, J.
DIAZ, Juan
Private Juan Diaz, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/39.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1, WO392/10, WO392/11, and WO392/20.
DICKERSON, Leslie John
Private Leslie Dickerson, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war at Stalag 4B.
DICKINSON, John, L.
DIPLOCK, Anthony Bruce
Lance Corporal Anthony Diplock was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to have been wounded and prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Broadstairs, Kent.
DOCKERILL, Arthur Henry
DOCKERILL, Graham Dennis
Sources
DOLBY, William Arthur Watkins
DOLLERY, Edmund Charles
DONALD, Matthew Ewing
DONOVAN, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
DOWLING, W.G.
Private W.G. Dowling was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later found to be a prisoner of war
DRAIN, Frederick, T.
Private Frederick Drain was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940. He was later found to have been taken prisoner of war and transported to Stalag 8B.
DREWITT, Glanville
Private Glanville Drewitt, 52 Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. He also served in 50 Middle East Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association, London Branch.
DRIVER, Frank
Gunner Frank Driver was reported missing 13 September 1943 during operations in Italy (Salerno), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Hull.
DRIVER, John
DRORI, Avishalom
Corporal Avishalom Druri was Jewish and from Palestine. He volunteered for the British Army and was first posted to the Pioneer Corps before being attached to 51 Middle East Commando. He later joined 'C' Battalion Layforce (No.11 Commando) and was taken prisoner of war during the raid on Rommel's HQ (Operation Flipper).
DUGUID, William, D.
Lance Corporal William Duguid was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DUMPER, Dennis
Corporal Dennis Dumper was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DUNBAR, W.
DUNCAN, George Ian Alistair

DUNGATE, Walter Henry

- Attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 [2].
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
[1a] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
DUNK, Leonard
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/28 and WO417/95.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO3921/1 and WO392/21.
DUNKERLEY, Piers Montague
April 1944 (Lieutenant) RM Holding Commando [2].
6 June 1944, 45RM Commando 'B' Troop, Normandy, France [3a][3b].
DUNKLEY, Eric Cambrai
DUNLOP, James Manson
EARL, Dennis Victor
ECKMAN, William John
Private William Eckman, from Everton Liverpool, served in 4 Troop and was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported as missing he was later found to be a prisoner of war.
EDNEY, Frank Leslie
EDWARDS, Denis Gold
EDWARDS, Harry
Fusilier Harry Edwards was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
EDWARDS, P.
Guardsman Edwards was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war imprisoned in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/52 and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
EDWARDS, Reginald William
ELLINGHAM, John Robert
Private John Ellingham was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
ELLIOTT, Alfred John
Private Alfred Elliott, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942. Embarking on board HMS Campbeltown he was taken prisoner after the raid and later imprisoned at Stalag 344 Lamsdorf* and Stalag 3A Luckenwalde**.
Recommendation
ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon
CWGC.
ELY, H.P.
Lance Corporal Ely was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid). Later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy. In 1943 he was reported no longer a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/26, and WO417/69.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/21.
EMMOTT, Harry

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
ETCHES, William Whitson

ETHELSTONE, Harry
Private Harry Ethelstone was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Originally shown on Casualty Lists as No.7 Commando attached 'A Bn., Layforce this was amended to No.8 Commando attached 'A' Bn., Layforce.
EVANS, Clifford Gregory
EVANS, Earl Michael
EVANS, Frank
EVANS, T.W.
- 10 September 1943 escaped from captivity.
EVERETT, William, J.
Sources
EVERITT, Harry, C.
FAHY, James or John
FAIRBRIDGE, A.F.H.
Fusilier Fairbridge served in No.4 Commando before embarking with Layforce for the Middle East. He was reported missing during operations at Cyrenaica on 20 April 1941 (Bardia Raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
FAJARDO, Joaquin
Private Joaquin Fajardo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 4C. Liberated in 1945.
FARMER, H.
Private Farmer was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo (Operation Abstention), later found to be a prisoner of war.
FARMER, Idris Lawrence
FARMER, Sydney Albert
FARRINGTON, John Beddell
FELLOWES, Hubert, H.
FENTON, David
Lance Sergeant David Fenton, attached Middle East Commando Depot, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
FERGUSON, John Ronald Alexander
FERGUSON, William John
Corporal William Ferguson was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to have been wounded and taken prisoner of war. He had embarked on board HMS Campbeltown for the raid.
FIELD, William Frederick
- Served in 1 Troop of No.2 Commando and embarked on ML 457 for the raid [4].
- 23 August 1945 attached Survey T.C. (Royal Engineers) [5].
FILMER, Ronald
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
FINCH, John

FINCH, Victor William Charles

Corporal Victor 'Nicky' Finch, 3 Troop, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the St. Nazaire raid (Operation Chariot). He was reported missing on 28 March 1942 later found to be a prisoner of war.
FITZPATRICK, Michael Benedict

FLETCHER, D.
Served in 40RM Commando and/or 41RM Commando.
Commando Association list of RM (40RM Cdo).
FOSTER, William Johnstone

- 6 October 1933 attested into the Royal Artillery.
FOX, George

FOX, Joseph
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Marlag and Milag).
FOY, Thomas
Private Thomas Foy was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
FRAILI, G.T.
Private Fraili, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
FRANCO, T.
Private Franco, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
FREEMAN, Fred Edward L.
FREEMAN, Thomas Louis
FROST, Terence Ernest Manitou
FRY, William Charles
Sources
FURNIVAL, William Roy McGarry
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 and WO417/30.
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 and WO392/11.
FYFE, Charles Alexander


GALERA, Enrique
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Prisoners of War Lists, Second World War, 1943-1945. / National Archives file WO392/10 and 20 (Stalag 8C).
GALLAGHER, John
GALORETTA, M. Luciano
Private Galoretta, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34 (shown as M.L. Galoretta).
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20 (shown as M. Galoretta).
GARCIA, John
Private John Garcia, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.
GARDNER, John, A.
GAYLARD, Albert Jack
GERONINO, F.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/45.
GIBSON, T.
[Source: National Archives file ADM 201/111].
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