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ALDERSON, John

ANDERSON, Andrew Alexander
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BAKER, Fred

Lance Corporal Fred Baker, 1 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
BARRETT, Cyril Ernest
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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, Kenneth Sydney
BISHOP, Frederick Walter
BOWLER, Walter Stanley
BOYCE, John Douglas
BOYLE, Francis
Corporal Francis Boyle died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
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BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRIDLE, Desmond George
BROADBENT, Fred Stanley
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BROSTER, John
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BRYAN, John Robert
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BUTLER, Anthony Danvers Cavendish
Lieutenant Anthony Butler, 5 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
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BUTLER, Brian Dear

CAMPBELL, Leslie


Guardsman Leslie 'Jock' Campbell, 3 troop, died during operations at Normandy on D Day [1]. The grave where he was first buried is shown in a film taken at Pegasus Bridge on the 28th July 1944 and now on the IWM website [view film]. [2].
CARDOZO, Edward Albert
CARLISLE, Alan

- Enlisted 1937; deployed to France 1939; volunteered for Commandos after Dunkirk; joined No.3 Commando and took part in the Lofoten Islands raid in March 1941.
- See Linked Content below for more.
CARTER, Thomas
CATTERALL, James
Private James Catterall died of wounds during operations at Termoli. Son of Thomas A. and Ellen A. Catterall; husband of Elsie Catterall, of Livesey, Lancashire.
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CAVE, George Charles Montague Major
Lieutenant George Cave died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
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CHILLINGWORTH, Albert Edward

- Enlisted 4 November 1940.
- Posted Commando Depot 12 October 1942.
- Joined No 3 Commando 11 November 1942.
CLARKE, Hilary Laurence
CLELLAND, John McDonald
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COAKER, Vernon

COFFIN, Roland
Private Roland Coffin died during operations at Normandy in the Chateau d'Amfreville area.
COLBERT, Thomas
CONYARD, James
COOPER, George William
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/64.
CORK, Alfred James
Sergeant Alfred Cork died during operations at Vaagso.
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CORRY, Samuel David
COTTERELL, Leslie
COULSON, Albert
Private Albert Coulson died during operations at Normandy.
COX, Anthony Francis
CRAFT, Alfred James

Lance Corporal Alfred Craft MM was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [1][1a].
A veteran of the Vaagso raid in Norway, Alfred had later been awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the combined attack at Dieppe, France [2][3].
CULLEN, James Kennedy
Private James Cullen was reported missing 14 July 1943 later presumed killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CULLING, William
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
DAVIES, Joseph Reginald
Fusilier Joseph Davies died of wounds inflicted during operations at the River Alller, Germany.
DAVIES, Rodney Hugh
Private Rodney Davies died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
DAVIS, Stanley George
Private Stanley Davis was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
DAY, James Henry
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65 ( 2 records).
RA Attestation Register 1933.
DEAN, Ronald Cyril

Guardsman Ronald 'Dixie' Dean, 3 troop, was killed in action during operations at Normandy on D Day.
DORSETT, Richard

DRANSFIELD, Keith Charles
Private Keith Dransfield died at sea. The exact circumstances of his death are not known. However a report in the Cheshire Observer 28 August 1943 notes him as missing believed drowned. This is supported by the Army Casualty Lists which list him initially as "At Sea - Missing 17 June 1943".
DUNNE, Joseph

EDMUNDS, William John
Lance Sergeant William Edmunds died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy.
EDWARDS, Reginald William
ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon
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EVANS, Arthur David Henry
EVANS, Francis George
Private Francis Evans died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
EVANS, Gwilym
Private Gwilym Evans was reported missing 14 July 1943, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (later called 3 Commando Bridge).
FERGUSON, Bryan Gratney
FISHER, Douglas Morton
Private Douglas Fisher was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed killed in action. Son of Lionel Fisher, and of Winifred Fisher, of Felpham, Sussex, England.
FLOYD, William Gerald
- 19 August 1942 wounded during operations at Dieppe, France.
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FORRESTER, Herbert William Louis

FOWLE, Charles
Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
FREESTON, John Graves

GEEAR, Edward James

Husband of Eveline (nee Carter) and father of baby Patricia.
GERRARD, Thomas Cecil

GILES, John Frederick

Captain John Giles, 3 troop, died during operations at Vaagso. He had served with No 3 Commando since their first raid on Guernsey.
John Giles received his first commission into the Gloucestershire Regiment and won the heavy-weight boxing championship of the Army Southern Command. He also played rugby for Clifton Rugby Football Club.
GILLARD, John William
Private John Gillard died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.
GOODY, Edwin Walter
Private Edwin Goody died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
GOWANS, David
Guardsman David Gowans died during operations at Normandy.
GRANT, James
GREEN, Edward
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GREIG, Charles
GRIEVE, Garfield

- 14 July 1943 wounded during operations at Sicily.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/65 and WO417/69.
CVA Forum message.
GRIFFITHS, Evan William
Guardsman Evan Griffiths died during operations at Normandy.
GRIFFITHS, Ronald Eric
GUEST, Albert Arthur
Lance Corporal Albert Guest died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
GUNNINGHAM, William John
Son of William and Isabelle Gunningham, of Bristol; husband of Betty Louise Gunningham, of Henleaze, Bristol.
HAMMOND, Leslie John
Private Leslie Hammond died during operations at Normandy.
HANKINSON, Edward
HARDING, Ernest Frank
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HARDING, Richard

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HARPER, Leslie
HARRISON, Norman
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HAYES, Harry
Private Harry Hayes was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HAYWARD, Robert Latewood
Rifleman Robert Hayward died on 13 June 1944 of wounds inflicted on 11 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
HENDERSON, Robert Smith Jamieson

Corporal Robert Henderson died during operations at Issel, Germany.
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
Notes
The image, shown here, of his original grave is located within our gallery.
HERBERT, Roy George
HERN, Gordon
HEWITT, John Lionel
Private John Hewitt died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of James and Nellie Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HICKS, James William
HILLERNS, Michael Guy
HINDE, Fred
Private Fred Hinde was reported missing 14 July 1943, later confirmed as killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/67 (1943) and WO417/76 (1944).
HITCHCOCK, John Edward
Private John Hitchcock died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of John and Rose Hitchcock, of Tottenham, Middlesex.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HODGSON, George

HOPKINS, Frederick Walter
HOUGHTON, Walter Roy Fairley
HOWARD, Edward John
HUGHES, Charles Richard

24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC appointed Acting Corporal (unpaid).
24/2/40 whilst at 309 ITC now appointed paid Acting Corporal
HUGHES, Harold William

Gunner Harold Hughes died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
HUNT, James Harold
Lance Corporal James Hunt died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
HUTCHINGS, John Middleton


JACKMAN, Leonard Thomas
JARROM, Eric Charles
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
JOHNSON, Denis Alan
Private Denis Johnson died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
JONES, Gruffydd Meirion

JONES, Hugh Emrys

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JONES, Kenneth Edwin
KEAST, Peter Hugh Joseph
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
KENWARD, Peter John

- 2 September 1939 Gunner Peter John Kenward, late Cadet Sgt. Bradfield College contingent June Div., OTC, commissioned Second Lieutenant [2].
- 17 August 1942 after volunteering he was attached to No.3 Commando [3].
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]"
KNILL, Ivor Richard
LACEY, John Anthony
LAMBERT, Clifford
Private Clifford Lambert was reported missing 7 June1944 during operations at Normandy, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave.
LANE, William
Lance Corporal William Lane died during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
LEA, Charles


- Wounded during the raid at Vaagso, Norway, on 27 December 1941 [2].
[1] CWGC.
LEDDINGTON, Edward Roy
Private Edward Leddington was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave.
LEESE, Lincoln
LITTLE, Robert William
LLOYD, William Eric

Captain William Lloyd, 4 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field.
LOUSTALOT, Edward Vincent

LUSTED, George Arthur
MACDONALD, Alan Kenneth
- 14 July 1944 Normandy wounded (remaining on duty) [4].
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[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/80.
MACKENZIE, Thomas
Private Thomas MacKenzie died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Hector and Jean Anderson Mackenzie, of Greenock, Renfrewshire.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
MACKIE, David Robert Goode

Sergeant David Mackie died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He had been with the commando since at least May 1942.
Son of David Arthur Goode Mackie and Gladys Eva Mackie, of Harrow, Middlesex.
MALLETT, Ernest Raymond Cecil


MART, Gordon Geoffrey Joseph
Private Gordon Mart died during operations at Leese (Weser Crossing).
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
MCCAUGHAN, James Andrew
MCDONALD, Alexander
Guardsman Alexander McDonald died during operations at Normandy.
MCGERTY, Francis
MCGONNIGLE, James
Guardsman James McGonnigle died during operations at Issel in Germany.
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
MELVILLE, Hugh Montgomery
MILLS, Joseph Wallace
MILLS, Reginald Ashley

MILLS, Stanley Walter

Private Stanley Mills, 1 troop, died during operations at Normandy.
MITCHELL, Sydney Albert John
Lance Corporal Sydney Mitchell died during operations in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville, Normandy.
MITCHELL, William
MOON, Leonard Walter
MURRAY, Hugh
MURRAY, James Gardner

NEEDHAM, Henry Joseph
Private Henry Needham died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Joseph George and Ethel Beatrice Needham, of Stratford, Essex.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
NEWELL, Leslie Scott
Lance Corporal Leslie Newell died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of John Frisby Newell and Daisy Mary Newell, of Bristol; husband of Jessie Susan Newell, of Totterdown, Bristol.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/49.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
NIXON, William Allan
Fusilier William Nixon died during operations at Normandy in the area of Chateau d'Amfreville.
NOLAN, Robert Joseph
OWEN, William Richard
Lance Corporal William Owen died during operations at Normandy.
PARSONS, Arthur Joseph
Private Arthur Parsons was killed in action during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati, Sicily (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Alfred Joseph and Florence Lily Parsons, of Highbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.
PEEL, Clifford

PERRIE, Thomas

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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
[Image] Taken from a No. 3 Cdo. 5 troop photo in our gallery dated Dec. 1941.
PICKERSGILL, Ernest
Fusilier Ernest Pickergill died during operations at Dieppe, France. Son of Ernest and Dorothy Ann Pickersgill, of Millfield, Sunderland, Co. Durham.
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
PIENAAR, W. F.
POOLEY, John Bertram Vaughan

POVEY, Harold Thomas Andrew
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PRITCHARD, Wilfred Prestley
Gunner Wilfred Pritchard, from Bedford, died on 17 January 1942 of wounds inflicted on 27 December 1941 during operations at Vaagso, Norway.
QUINN, Patrick Christopher
Lance Corporal Patrick Quinn died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
RABBETTS, Frederick Charles Norman

RACE, James Andrew
Lance Corporal James Race died during operations at Normandy on DDay.
RHODES, Francis Mons
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RICHARDS, George William
RILEY, John
ROBB, James
Private James Robb died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/79.
ROBBINS, Albert William Frederick

ROBINSON, John James

RUXTON, Anthony Fane
SARGENT, Charles Edward
SHARP, Thomas Robert
Fusilier Thomas Sharp was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Thomas Robert and Flora Walker Sharp; husband of Elizabeth Sharp, of Maryhill, Glasgow.
SHAW, Harry
SINCLAIR, Alexander Innes

Lance Sergeant Alexander Sinclair died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
SKELTON, John
SMITH, Joseph
SPIERS, Eric

STEWARD, John Arthur

SUTTON, Harry Slater
Private Harry Sutton died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
TEASDALE, Fred

Son of Albert and Eleanor Teasdale; husband of Annie Teasdale, of Thornhill, Cumberland.
THISTLEWOOD, Ronald Harry

THOMAS, James Howard
Son of Maj. William Howard Thomas and Frances Maude Thomas. Sources CWGC.
TICKELL, Richard Maurice
Gunner Richard Tickell died during operations at Cassibile, Sicily.
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
TUCHMANN, Bernhard
TUPPER, John William
Lance Corporal John Tupper died during operations in Normandy.
TURLEY, Frank William
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Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
UNDERWOOD, Lionel Harold

VASEY, Godfrey
VERNON, Charles Thomas

Private Charles Vernon died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
WADSWORTH, Hubert Samuel

Son of Hubert and Sarah Elizabeth Wadsworth, of Newport, Monmouthshire.
WALL, William
Gunner William Wall from Birmingham died during operations at Dieppe, France.
Son of Robert and Lilian Wall; husband of Annie Cecilia Wall, of Winson Green, Birmingham.
WAREING, Nicholas

Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Wareing from Preston Lancashire died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
WARREN, Edward
WHARTON, Bernard William
WHITTLES, Graham

WILLIAMS, Albert
Fusilier Albert Williams died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Thomas Hugh and Elizabeth Williams; husband of May Williams (nee Hyde), of Prescot, Lancashire.
Sources
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ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
WILLS, Herbert Charles
WINSER, Frederick Jack
Lance Sergeant Frederick Winser died during operations at Normandy.
WOODCOCK, Mark
Lieutenant Mark Woodcock was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. Officer in charge of a demolition team who had embarked on motor launch ML 262. He has no known grave.
WOODWARD, Sydney George
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