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After Burma No.1 and No.5 Commandos were withdrawn to India to prepare for Operation ‘Zipper’ the invasion of Malaya. Zipper being abandoned after the cessation of hostilities both Commando units were re-deployed to Hong Kong on policing duties.
Because of the loss of men through demobilisation, No.1 Commando was merged early 1946 with No.5 Commando to form No.1/5 Commando which was itself later disbanded.
1 Commando
History of the Unit
Formed 13th June 1940 with personnel from No's 6 & 8 Independent Companies as No 11 Independent Company. Redesignated No1 Commando 14th June 1940 and disbanded on 27th July 1940 and became part of No1 Special Service Battalion. It was reformed as No1 Commando 5th March 1941 in Dartmouth.
1 Commando Nominal Roll
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
1 Commando Operations
These are the main operations that No 1 Commando took part in, either on their own, or as part of a Combined Operations assault. They are in date order and form part of our overall history of No 1 Commando. No 1 Commando were part of 3 Commando Brigade during the Burma Campaign. Many of the documents we have for this period are related to more than one single commando unit and are listed jointly in the document 3 Commando Brigade Operations in Burma.
Click on the links for more detail about each.
1 Commando War Diaries
Transcripts taken from the War Diary for No 1 Commando covering specific periods. They are basic transcripts for private research and educational use only. Whilst we always endeavour to achieve accuracy, we acknowledge that there may be dates and/or entries missing, and other possible errors, The actual War Diaries can be found at the National Archives in Kew.
1 Commando, Documents
Documents and maps relevant to No 1 Commando. These include reports on specific actions, orders of the day, troop reports, newsletters, and other items. Some of these documents are transcripts taken from official records covering specific periods. They are basic transcripts for private research and educational use only.
1 Commando, Memorial Service
1 Commando, Op Bizerte part of Lt.Col Ken Trevors narrative
Transcript of Operation "Bizerte" Narrative
To: Lt-Col. Trevor From: Philip Jordan
Location
1 Commando, Operation Bizerte Plan and Structure Dec'42
No. 1 Commando: Operation Bizerte
Appendix 1: December 1942
Authors: Various
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
Maps will be added later to this War DIary segment
The report is divided into the following headings:
1. Intention
2. Objects
3. Plan
(a) Navy
(b) Army
4. Execution of Plan
5. Attainments of Objects
6. Information
1 Commando, Report on Operation 'Bottle' 15 Oct'45 Hong Kong
Report of Operation 'Bottle' undertaken by No 1 Commando whilst on policing duties in Hong Kong 15 October 1945.
National Atchives Document reference WO 218/18
1 Commando, Troop reports Op Bizerte Dec 1942
No. 1 Commando: Operation Bizerte
Appendix 1: December 1942
Troop Commanders reports
Authors: Various
Copy of original document supplied by: John Mewett
Transcribed by: Jennie Barlow
NA Document ….no Ref Number
TROOP COMMANDERS' REPORTS
Lt. D.H. Cowap (Capt. Morgan's Troop)
Bad landing; wireless set drowned and we had no W/T communication for the whole operation. Left beach 0245 hrs. on D.1.
3 Commando Brigade, Burma Operations
Location
ABBOTT, Leslie William
- 15 June 1974 (Captain QM) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
ABBS, F.V.
Gunner Abbs, 3 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
ADDLESEE, George, W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Billinghay, Lincoln.
AIRD, William
AITKEN, J.E.
Lance Corporal Aitken, 4 Troop, was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations at Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma.
ALDRIDGE, William Reginald
Lance Sergeant William Aldridge died in North Africa. Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
ALEXANDER, Charles Henry
ALEXANDER, John MacAlister
ALLEN, Edward Patrick

ALLUM, Edward Thomas
Gunner Edward Allum was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1939. After volunteering he served in both No.12 and No.1 Commando.
ALLUM, Frank Edmund

ANDERSON, Barrie Sherwill Norman
ANDREWS, Alfred Archley
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he had volunteered as part of one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. In 1939 he was Police Constable 704K at Walthamstow Police Station.
ANDREWS, Frederick George
Gunner Frederick Andrews, 6 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
RA Attestations Register 1940.
ANDREWS, Ronald
ANNETTS, George Henry
ANSELL, Arthur James
ASHWORTH, James Kenyon
BAGOT, Henry Hunter
BAKER, Albert
BAKER, George Horace

BAKER, Herbert Valentine

BALE, John Henry
BALL, Sydney Alonso
Gunner Sydney Ball died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
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. 1946 resided Plymouth.
BARNES, Ernest


BARNES, Norman Alfred George
BARTER, George
BATE, William H.

Private William Bate was wounded on 8 November 1942 during operations in North Africa. He remained with No.1 Commando and was promoted Corporal in February 1944 and by 1945 was Lance Sergeant.
BEANEY, John George Arthur

BEAR, Dennis

The death of Sergeant Dennis Bear (1 Cdo) of Feniscowles, Nr. Blackburn, Lancs, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 82 issued March 1986.
BEATTIE, James Simpson
BEATTY, Brian, H.
BEECH, James Frederick
- 31 January 1945 wounded attached to No 5 Commando. [3]
BENNION, Thomas James
He was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Stoke on Trent.
BENSLEY, James

BENTLEY, Donald
BERRY, James Arthur

He was a Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was Police Constable 256 serving with the Cheshire Constabulary residing at 113 West Street, Crewe.
BERRY, L.
Lance Corporal Berry, 5 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
BETTY, Arthur John
BIDDISCOMBE, Edward
BISHOP, Ronald, C.
BLEAKLEY, Charles
Fusilier Charles Bleakley was accidentally killed by gunshot wound (instantaneous) at Bunarkaig, Achnacarry. He was seen after death by Capt. J.E. Symondson RAMC, the Medical Officer at the Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC).
BOOTH, William Martel
William Booth volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at South Street Police Station in Romford. He served in both Nos.1 and 5 Commandos leaving on being posted to O.C.T.U. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Essex Regiment, on 10 June 1944. Post war member of the Commando Association who record his rank as L/Cpl (later Capt).
BOWMAN, Thomas Horne
BOYCE, James Wesley R.

BOYES, Robert Paul
BRADFORD, John Meller
BRAY, Thomas Garland
BUCHANAN, Thomas Malloch

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Dec.1941 - Nov. 1942 Argyll Home Guard aged 17.
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Jan. 1943 enlisted 8th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
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31 May 1943 commenced commando training at Achnacarry.
BUCKLEY, Thomas Harry
BUNT, Reginald Melford
BURDEN, Stanley Percival
BURKE, Patrick Oliver
BUTLER, Ronald Herbert

CAMBLIN, Cecil
Lance Sergeant Cecil Camblin died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
CANN, John Henry
John Henry “Aga” Cann, born c1908 son of George (Boarding House keeper) and Emma Cann of St Josephs, Swansea. Married Cardiff 1936. Attested 5.7.1926 into the Welch Regt Regulars at Swansea for 7 years with the Colours and 5 years Reserve service. Age: 18 years 208 days. Trade: Tin worker. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded without gratuity under Army Order of 31 December 1945.
CARREL, Ian Vincent
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.
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.
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.
CLAY, Fred Henry
COKER, James Thomas
COLEMAN, Charles Jack
- 19 November 1939 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Welch Regiment [1].
- 25 August 1947 (Welch Regiment) (2nd Lt. ) (War Subs. Lt.) promoted Captain, Royal Scots Fusiliers [2].
COLEMAN, Harold James
COMAN, William Joseph

Private William Coman died during operations at Myebon.
COWAP, Dalton Hayton
CRAIG, Samuel
Fusilier Samuel Craig died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
CROFT, James Herbert
CROSS, D.W.
CROWE, James
CUNNINGHAM, Stephen
DAVEY, Arthur Amos
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DAVIDSON, Douglas Malcolm

DAVIES, Thomas Alfred
Private Thomas Davies was reported missing presumed died of wounds during operations in North Africa. He has no known grave.
DAVIES, Verdun George
Private Verdun Davies died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
DAWSON, John Joseph Yelverton

DEARDEN, Henry Graham

DICKSON, George
DOCKERILL, Arthur Henry
DOCKERILL, Graham Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, WO417/63.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1 (Stalag 4D), WO392/11 (Stalag 4B) and WO417/21 (PG98)
DOWNEY, John Joseph

- Attested into the Royal Artillery 25 April 1936 [3].
DRISCOLL, Leonard Henry Pritchard
Lance Corporal Leonard Driscoll died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
DUFFY, William
Private William Duffy died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
DUMIGAN, James

DUNNETT, Leslie, E.H.
Lance Sergeant Leslie Dunnett, 4 Troop, was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
DURRANT VC, Recommended by the Enemy
An article about Sergeant Thomas Frank Durrant VC, No 1 Commando, which was published in the Victoria Cross Society Journal in March 2005. ©RJMewett.
Follow this link to learn more about all the Commandos awarded the Victoria Cross
DURRANT, Sgt. Thomas Frank, VC

EASTABROOK, Edgar
Post war member of the Commando Association from Caerphilly.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
EATON, George Oliver
Private George Eaton died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
EDWARDS, Elwyn

ETZDORF, Roderick Rudiger Otto Ulrich von

EVANS, Clifford Gregory
EVANS, Cyril Denman
Lance Corporal Cyril Evans was killed in action during operations at Luc Sur Mer on the French coast.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/47.
EVANS, Earl Michael
EVANS, Reginald Graham
EVANS, Robert John
Lance Sergeant Robert Evans died during operations in North Africa.
EVERITT, F.H.D.
Private Everitt, 3 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
FEARNS, James

Post war member of the Commando Association from Lathom, Lancashire.
FITZSIMMONS, James
FLEMING, John Samuel

Post war member of the Commando Association from Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside.
GARDNER, James Willis
Temporary Captain Gardner received a Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. During his 2 years of service in the Far East he served as Adminstration Officer for No.1 Commando, and as Acting Major in 3 Commando Brigade HQ in the role of Quartermaster General. He was appointed M.B.E.
GEORGE, Herbert Alexander
Private Herbert George died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
GILLIES, Andrew
Post war member of the Commando Association from Edinburgh.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 110 (2000).
GILLIES, Robert John Mills
Commissioned from the ranks 29 February 1944. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Newton Steward, Wigtownshire.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5.
GOODENOUGH, Gordon Lionel
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5 (residing SE15).
Commando Association newsletter 112 (residing Wiltshire).
GOODWIN, Charles Gordon
Corporal Charles Goodwin died as a result of an accident.
GRAVES, Leslie Peter
GROVES, Fernley William Thomas
Private Fernely Groves died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
HALSE-HEARNE, William Edward
HAMILTON, James
Sapper James Hamilton died during operations in North Africa.
HARRIS, Douglas Ewart

HARVEY, Reginald
Private Reginald Harvey died during operations in North Africa.
HAZLEWOOD, Arthur Richard
Post war member of the Commando Association from Pevensey.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
HIGHAM, Walter
HILL, Kenneth, G.
HITCHCOCK, George Albert
Gunner George Hitchcock died from gun shot wounds during a live ammunition firing exercise at Trincomalee, Ceylon.
HOLLIDAY, David James
Sergeant David Holliday received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 57 issued September 1973.
HOLM, A.
HOOK, Maurice
Private Maurice Hook received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 92 issued March 1991.
HOPKINS, Alfred, J.
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1944 reported "Wounded and Prisoner of War (Germany) now Repatriated" **.
HORGAN, James John
Lance Sergeant James Horgan died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
HUMPHREYS, James
Private James Humphreys died of wounds during operations in North Africa. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.
Sources CWGC London Gazette 36180 page 4227.HUNTINGTON, John, Memories of No 12 and No 1 Commando
Sgt John Huntington was in E Troop No 12 Commando and 3 Troop No 1 Commando.
This document is Johns memories as detailed in letter form over the course of 5 years to John Mewett. Unfortunately before the project was complete JH died but what was related makes for a very interesting first hand account of life in a commando unit.
IRVING, William Henry

JAMES, C.
Private James, 3 Troop, was wounded on 26 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
JAMES, David George
JENKINS, George William
Gunner George Jenkins, 3 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association from Caerphilly.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
RA Attestations Register 1935.
Commando Association newsletter 102 issued March 1996.
JONES, Hubert

- 1 May 1939 enlisted Royal Engineers.
JONES, Ivor
Lance Corporal Ivor Jones died as a result of an accident.
JONES, John Garner

JONES, Thomas
JONES, W.D.
Private W.D. Jones, 5 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
JONES, William
Lance Corporal William Jones, 3 Troop, was wounded on 26 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
RWF Enlistment Register Book 18 for 1939.
JONES, William John Leonard
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/63.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1, WO392/21.
KEERY, William James

KIAER, Eric Arnold

Lieutenant Eric Kiaer died [1] during the Normandy landings. He had previously been Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished services in the field. [2]"
KING, Alfred William

KLONOWSKI, Theophilus Henry
KNOWLAND, George Arthur, Lieut, VC. A testament by Jack Cox.
KNOWLAND, George Arthur, Lieut. VC announcement in Gazettes
The London Gazette citation for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lt George Knowland of No 1 Commando 4 Troop
Hill 170 Kangaw Burma January 1945
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KNOWLAND, Lt. George Arthur, VC


LANDER, Raymond Frederick

LARCHER, George Louis Jean
LEAVER, John Charles
Private John Leaver, 5 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma. He previously served in No.12 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cardiff.
LEVINE, Harry
Trooper Harry Levine, HQ Special Service Brigade, was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later reported a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Grimsby.
LEWIS, Frank
Lance Sergeant Frank Lewis died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
LINES, Ronald James


LLEWELLYN, Fred

Son of Tom and Elizabeth Llewellyn, of Worcester.
Service Record
17 January 1940 enlisted King's Shopshire Light Infantry.
LLOYD, Edmund John
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he had volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at the Police Section House 470 Caledonian Road, London.
LLOYD, Leonard
LOAKES, Stanley John
LOGAN, Alex
LONGSON, Joe (1 Cdo) - My Life in the Army
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LOOKER, Ronald Arthur
Private Ronald Looker died of wounds inflicted at Kangaw, Burma.
MACADAMS, Frederick John
MACKEY, David
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Liverpool.
MALONEY, Daniel

MARSHALL, C.R.
Private Marshall, 3 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
MASSEY, Walter Charles
Sergeant Walter Massey received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. He was wounded on 11 November 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Southampton.
MCNEIL, John
Former Corporal John McNeil (1 Cdo) was killed by an explosion at the Waunyclun Colliery, Trimsaran, S. Wales. (Source: Commando Association newsletter 35.)
MEWETT, Robert

Private Robert Mewett served in No 12 Commando and later in Burma with No 1 Commando 4 troop.
MILFORD, Richard
Gunner Richard Milford served in 5 Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Toronto, Canada.
Sources
Images in CVA No.1 Commando Gallery.
Commando Association newsletter 11 (1950).
MOFFAT, Alexander Duncan
Private Alexander Moffat, No.1 Commando, was wounded on 28 January 1945 during operations in Burma [1].
1939 attested into the Royal Artillery [2].
15 December 1943 transferred to KSLI [2].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
[2] Royal Artillery Attestation Registers 1939.
MOORE, George Arthur, N.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/59.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
MORGAN, H.W.C.
Private Morgan was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
MORGAN, Harold Rees

MORRIS, Matthew Frank
MOULD, Robert Derek
Post war member of the Commando Association from Damerham, Hampshire.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 82 (1986).
No.1 Cdo. Winchester Reunion programme list of Obituaries in Gallery.
MULHOLLAND, William
MULLHOLLAND, A.G.
Gunner Mullholland, 5 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
NIAS, David
NOTLEY, Gordon Leslie

O'DELL, William Henry
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 96 (1993).
O'DONNELL, John
Gunner John O'Donnell, 5 Troop, was wounded on 15 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Royal Artillery Attestation Register for 1941.
OLVER, Leslie Cyril
PALMER, Antony Ashford
PARKER, A.C.
Private Parker was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in Tunisia (Operation Bizerte), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55, WO417/56.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1, WO392/11.
PARSONS, Samuel
- 2 March 1943 reported missing during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy [2][2a].
- 15 September 1943 escaped from Camp PG53, Italy [3].
PATTERSON, Leslie Vincent


PAUL, Haydn Bertram
PAWSON, Anthony

PERRIN, Peter John
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Calista, Western Australia.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 65 (1977).
PHILLIPS, Wilfrid Harold
Private Wifrid Phillips died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
PITMAN, Henry James

PLLU, Andrew
POLLITT, Charles Jordan Bellingham

POWELL, Christopher William
Fusilier Christopher Powell died of wounds during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
POWELL, Reginald, J.H.
PRICE, David Elvet
21 May 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Welch Regiment [3].
RABBITT, Eric William
RAFFERTY, Ronald George
Sources
REDMAN, Joseph

- 23 September 1943 (Warrant Officer 2, R.Q.M.S.) Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa. [2].
REED, Neville
- Post war he was RSM of 22 Special Air Service Regiment in Malaya. [1]
- 28th May 1957 it was announced that he had received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished services with 22 SAS in Malaya for the period 1st July to 31st December, 1956. [2]
REGAN, John Leslie


REID, Ernest, E.
Acting Lance Corporal Ernest Reid, 3 Troop, was reported missing during operations in North Africa 2 March 1943, found to have been taken prisoner and later transported to Stalag 4DZ.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/59; WO417/60.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
REID, George
Private George Reid was wounded on 28 March 1943 during operations in North Africa. He died in the UK on 27 June 1943
RITCHIE, William Dunbar
Private William Ritchie died during operations in North Africa.
ROAST, Stanley Albert

ROBERTS, H.W.
Lance Sergeant Roberts, 3 Troop, was wounded on 28 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
RODNEY, John Francis
ROGERS, George Montague
Lance Corporal George Rogers died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
RUDMAN, James Thomas
RUSCHKEWICZ, James R.
- 33068148 Ranger Aaron M. Salkin, 'C' Company, was severely injured.
- The Rangers had been training with No 1 Commando under Lieut. Col. T. Trevor.
RUSHTON, Harold George
SALISBURY, Glyn
Corporal Glyn Salisbury was one of the commando contingent 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 344 Lamsdorf, Poland.
SALTER, John, A.
Private John Salter received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 issued February 2003.
SANDO, Thomas
SCANTLEBURY, John

SCARAMANGA, George Ambrose

SCOTT, Walter
Post war member of the Commando Association from St Helens, Lancashire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 65 (1977).
Obituaries in the No.1 Commando Winchester Reunion Programme in gallery.
SEMPLE, Robert William
SEYS, Robert William
Lance Sergeant Robert Seys died as a result of an accident.
SHARMAN, Sidney Charles
SHORT, Bert
SIMPSON, William Lockhart Main

SINCUP, Arnold William

SLAVIN, Gerrard
Private Gerrard Slavin died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
SMITH, James
SMITH, John Henry
Gunner John Henry Smith was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in North Africa (Bizerte, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55 and WO417/56.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1.
SMITH, Kenneth, N.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, WO417/59, WO417/63.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1, WO392/21 (Italy).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (March 1994).
SMITH, Leonard Edward
Gunner Leonard Smith, 3 Troop, was wounded on 26 January 1945 during operations in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne.
SMITH, W.S.
Lance Corporal W.S. Smith, 3 Troop, was wounded January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
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SOUTHWORTH, John Charles Hughes

3rd July 1939 Enlisted in the TA South Wales Borderers (The Monmouthshire Regiment).
28th April 1940 Volunteered for and was posted to No.9 Independent Company;
10th November 1940 Posted to 'A' Coy., No.1 Special Service Bn.,
4th March 1941 Posted to No.1 Commando 4 troop.
STEWART, James Constantine
SUDLOW, Jack
Post war 1946, Constable in British South African Police in Rhodesia.
[Sources: Commando Association newsletters 3 and 46].
SUMMERHAYES, Charles
Private Charles Summerhayes died during operations in North Africa.
SUTHERLAND, Alexander
Private Alexander Sutherland died during operations in North Africa.
SWAYNE, Ronald Oliver Carless
He was taken prisoner and later transported to Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg bei Kassel, Germany [3][4].
SWEENEY, Daniel
Private Sweeney, 3 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kilwinning. They record his last rank as Lance Corporal and that he also served in No.3 Commando.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
TARGELL, T.H.
Private Targell was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later corrected to 'wounded and a prisoner of war'.
TAYLOR, Clifford
Private Clifford Taylor died during operations in North Africa.
TAYLOR, William Ronald

A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he is listed as a Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, Crawford Place, Marble Arch, London.
TENNICK, Maurice William
THOMPSON, Malcolm

THOMSON, John, D.
John Thomson was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was Police Constable No.84 residing at the Police Billets, Albion Assembly Rooms, Norfolk Street, Tynemouth.
THORPE, J.
Lance Corporal J. Thorpe received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
THURSBY, John Fortescue

CWGC.
TOMBLIN, Edward Charles
TREVOR, Kenneth Rowland Swetenham (Lt Col )

TREVOR, Thomas Hoult (Lt Col)

TUCKER, Ivan Henry
TUFFY, William
Sources
London Gazette 37425, page 385; errata in LG 38256, page 2270.
TURNBULL, John Hugh Stephenson

- 1943 (Temporary Captain) awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa. [2].
WALLIS, Reginald
WARD, William G.
WARE, Henry Arnold
Private Henry Ware, 3 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma. He had previously served in No.12 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bournemouth. They record his last rank attained as Sergeant.
WATERHOUSE, W.
Lance Sergeant Waterhouse, 5 Troop, was wounded on 23 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
WATTS, Robert Edward
WEAVER, Edward Walter
Private Edward Weaver died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
WEBB, George Henry
London Gazettes Supp. 37040, page 2080.
WEBBER, Ernest George William
13 May 1945, 1500hrs
WEEKES, Sydney George Douglas
Fusilier Sydney Weekes died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was at Stoke Newington Police Station.
WEIGHT, Donald, E.
WESTCOTT, Samuel Charles
Lance Corporal Samuel Westcott died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
WESTLEY, Stanley Charles
WHELAN, Jack
WHITTINGHAM, Laurence
Post war Laurence Whittingham from Wallasey, Cheshire, died from illness whilst serving as a Police Lieutenant in the Federation of Malaya Police. He had been ill with Scrub fever after a long spell on Jungle Patrol in the Kinat Hills, Ipoh.
WILES, Geoffrey Charles
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Geoffrey Wiles, No.1 Commando, was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1938. He received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow Essex.
WILLIAMS, Frank
WILLIAMS, John Arthur
WILLIAMS, Thomas Ivor

WILLIS-JONES, John

WILSON, Graham Charles
WOOD, J.
Private Wood, 12 Troop, was wounded on 28 January 1945 during operations in Burma.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Notes
12 Troop was a merging of 1 and 2 Troops whose numbers were depleted through casualties.
WOOLLARD, George
Private George Woollard was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations with No.1 Commando 6 Troop at Kangaw, Burma. He had previously served in No.12 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Gateacre, Liverpool.
YANDELL, James Albert
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Commando Association newsletter 107 issued August 1998.
YEOMANS, Albert Henry
- 30 July 1945 commissioned Lieutenant (QM) [2].
- 20 June 1956 promoted captain (QM) [3].
- 8 April 1957 promoted Major (QM) [4].
- 1 February 1963 retired from military service [5].
YOUNG, James Alfred
YOUNG, Ronald Herbert
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