ALDRIDGE, William Reginald
Lance Sergeant William Aldridge died in North Africa. Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
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Displaying 1 - 94 of 94Lance Sergeant William Aldridge died in North Africa. Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
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.
Gunner Sydney Ball died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
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).
Lance Sergeant Cecil Camblin died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
Private William Coman died during operations at Myebon.
Fusilier Samuel Craig died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private Thomas Davies was reported missing presumed died of wounds during operations in North Africa. He has no known grave.
Private Verdun Davies died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Lance Corporal Leonard Driscoll died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private William Duffy died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private George Eaton died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
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.
Lance Sergeant Robert Evans died during operations in North Africa.
Private Herbert George died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Corporal Charles Goodwin died as a result of an accident.
Private Fernely Groves died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Sapper James Hamilton died during operations in North Africa.
Private Reginald Harvey died during operations in North Africa.
Gunner George Hitchcock died from gun shot wounds during a live ammunition firing exercise at Trincomalee, Ceylon.
Lance Sergeant James Horgan died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
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.Lance Corporal Ivor Jones died as a result of an accident.
Lance Sergeant Frank Lewis died during operations at Bizerte Tunisia.
Son of Tom and Elizabeth Llewellyn, of Worcester.
Service Record
17 January 1940 enlisted King's Shopshire Light Infantry.
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.
Private Ronald Looker died of wounds inflicted at Kangaw, Burma.
Private Wifrid Phillips died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Fusilier Christopher Powell died of wounds during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private George Reid was wounded on 28 March 1943 during operations in North Africa. He died in the UK on 27 June 1943
Private William Ritchie died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal George Rogers died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Lance Sergeant Robert Seys died as a result of an accident.
Private Gerrard Slavin died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
Private Charles Summerhayes died during operations in North Africa.
Private Alexander Sutherland died during operations in North Africa.
Private Clifford Taylor died during operations in North Africa.
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.
Private Edward Weaver died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
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.
Lance Corporal Samuel Westcott died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia.
We will Remember them
And all ranks who served in the Commando and have since passed on in the passage of time, who are also remembered by their proud families and comrades.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando