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ALDIS, Alec George

Lieutenant
PO/X 1477
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Alec Aldis MM, Signals Officer, 'Y' Troop, died during operations at Normandy on 6 June 1944. Son of Edith Vivette* Aldis, of Lowestoft, Suffolk.

ALLEN, F.J.

Marine
PLY/X107211
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

ALLISON, George Edwin

Sergeant
PO/X1752
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Sergeant George Allison, born Abingdon Berkshire, died at 77 British General Hospital in Germany from post operative haemorrhage after a tonsillectomy. Son of Albert Edwin and Gertrude Annie Allison; husband of Monica Audrey Allison, of Wicor, Fareham, Hampshire.
 

ATKINSON, Gordon

Acting Corporal
PO/ 2960
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Bradford.
 
Source
Commando Association newsletters 98 and Obituaries in 111 (2000).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

ATTWOOD, T.A.

Marine
CH/X1115?15
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

AVERY, George W.

Sergeant
PO/X103813
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Cardiff.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

BALL, Robert Michael

Marine
CH/X 111845
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Ball died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Edith Maud Waldock, of Hail Weston, Huntingdonshire.
 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.

BARCLAY, David Lovat

Major
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Major David Barclay was killed during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave. Son of Clifford and Rosamund Barclay; husband of Daphne Joan Barclay, of East Croydon, Surrey. Born in May 1920, Dave Barclay entered the Corps in September 1938. He served in H.M.S.

BARNES, John

Marine
PO/X 117497
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Barnes died of wounds at the 8th Canadian General Hospital in Belgium.
Son of William and Catherine Barnes, of Reddish, Lancashire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BARROW, Henry

Marine
PLY/X103998
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Henry Barrow, a Labourer from Leicester, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 6 June 1941 later volunteering for the Commandos. Marine Barrow, 41RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war  6 June 1944 during operations at Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy
 

BATE, Richard Shepperson

Lieutenant
194642V
41RM Commando
General Service Corps, S.A. Forces
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Richard Bate died of wounds inflicted during operations in the Waspik sector of the Maas River front. Son of John O. and Edith J. Bate, of Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.

BEALE, John Henry

Lance Corporal
PLY/X2519
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 106.
Commando Association Lost Legions List 1.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

BELCHER, Ernest John

Regimental Sergeant Major
PO/X 252
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Killed in action or died of wounds

Regimental Sergeant Major Ernest Belcher died during operations at Normandy on D Day. The announcement of his award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) was made 2 days after his death. Son of William John and Fanny Frances Belcher, of Wallingford, Berkshire.

BELL, Derek Kerr

Marine
PO/X 117392
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Derek Bell died during operations in Holland. Son of the late Dr. J. Kerr Bell and Mrs A.E. Bell of Timperley, near Manchester, brother of Queenie and Joan, uncle of Brendan, Pat, Michael, and Angela.
 
Source
CWGC.

BELL, James

Marine
PO/X110729
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Bell died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Mary Edith Bell, of Wallsend, Northumberland.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.

BENSON, Robert Edwin

Lance Corporal
PO/X 102614
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Robert Benson died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette).

BETTS, Joseph

Marine
CH/X104632
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Joseph Betts was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Italy. His Commando were engaged in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur Betts, and of Elenor Betts, of Witton Green, Norfolk; husband of Doris M.

BIRCHER, Cecil Arthur Douglas

Temporary Lieutenant
41RM Commando
South African United Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Cecil Bircher, S.A.U.D.F. attached to 1 RM Armoured Support Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations on 6 June 1944 at Normandy [1][2][3]. He later served in 41RM Commando [4].

BISHOP, A.E.

Marine
PO/X.2563
41RM Commando
46RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Peebles, Scotland.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

BODEN, T.

Marine
PLY/X109726
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

BOND, Alfred John

Lance Corporal
PO/X 100850
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Alfred Bond died at Woolston E.M.S. Hospital, Newport, Monmouthshire. Mentioned in Despatches for good service while operating with the Army in North West Europe. Son of Herbert and F. Allen Bond of Swindon.

BONNEY, L.C.W.

Marine
PO/X3875
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

BOWERING, George Henry

George Bowering 41 Commando
Lance Corporal
EX/1011
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Bowering died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of George and Lilian Bowering, from Hull; husband of Isabella Wilson Bowering, of Hawick.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BREWER, R.S.

Marine
PO/X110058
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

BROOKES, Arthur

Marine
EX/4665
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Brookes died in Holland. Son of Arthur and Edith Maud Brookes, of Hockley, Birmingham. 41RM Commando were engaged in operations at the River Maas. 
 
Sources
CWGC.

BROTTON, Harry

Marine
PO/X 107381
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Harry Brotton died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. 
Son of James and Elizabeth Brotton, of Stokesley, Yorkshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BRYANT, R.S.

Marine
PO/X 119636T
47RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Served in 47RM Commando HQ Troop. Dispersed from 41RM Commando in 1946. Post war member of the Commando Association.

BULLOCK, Donald Charles

Sergeant
CH/X3346
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Donald Bullock was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Frederick and Doris Bullock; husband of Bette Eileen Bullock, of Hastings, Sussex [1]. 

BURNETT, T.

Sergeant
7344122
41RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Sergeant Burnett, R.A.M.C. attached to 41RM Commando was wounded on 7 June 1944 during operations in Normandy.
 
Sources
British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 /National Archives file WO417/77.
 

BURTON, Frank

Marine
PLY/X110743
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Frank Burton, a Glassworker from Derbyshire, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 8 December 1942 later joining 41RM Commando sometime after its formation in 1942. Marine Burton was captured and a prisoner of war 10 September 1943 at Salerno, Italy.

BURTON, John George

Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Lieutenant John Burton, Intelligence Officer, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36676, page 4010.

CARNE, A.C.

Marine
PO/X114767
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

CARR, Thomas Edward

Sergeant
CH/X 103923
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Thomas Carr died in Belgium. 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.

CARTER, William

William Carter 41 Royal Marine Commando
Marine
PLY/X 109971
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Carter, from Preston, died during operations in Holland. Son of Richard and Catherine Carter, of Preston, Lanca

CHRISTIAN, Thomas Edward

Sergeant
PLY/X3870
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Thomas Christian died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Robert and Elizabeth Jane Christian, of Ramsey, Isle of Man. 41RM Commando were engaged in operations at the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
 

Sources

CLAMP, R.

Marine
PLY/X11029?
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

CLARK, Hedley Thomas James

Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Hedley Clark died during operations at Salerno, Italy. At the time of his death his commando were engaged in action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette).
Son of Hedley James Clark and Nellie M. Clark, of Liverpool.
 

CLEAR, J.

Marine
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Littlehampton, Sussex.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
 

CLIFFORD, S.M.S.

Sergeant
PLY/X100947
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Ealing, London.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

COGGINS, Frank

Corporal
PLY/X 104039
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Frank Coggins died during operations at Sicily. Son of Joseph Edward and Amelia Coggins, of Ashted, Warwickshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
 

COLE, Roland William

Corporal (later Colour Sergeant)
EX/ 4743
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Roland Cole was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Recommendation

CONNER, William

Marine
PO/X 105911
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Conner died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Dougald and Janet Conner, of Shettleston, Glasgow.
 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.

COOKE, William Frank

Marine
CH/X 115547
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Cooke died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of Thomas Benjamin and Clara Jane Cooke, of Leicester.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.

CREGAN, James Cyril Fraser

Captain
250992
41RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain James Cregan, R.A.M.C. attached to 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distainguished service at Normany on the 6th and 7th June 1944 [1][2]. 
Recommendation

CROOKS, James

Sergeant (later Company Sergeant Major)
PO/X 2359
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant James Crooks was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations at the Pachino Peninsula, Sicily, on 10 July 1943. Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
 
Sources

CUFF, Patrick Joseph

Marine
CH/X 104599
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Patrick Cuff died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.

CUNNINGHAM, William

Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Captain William Cunningham was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished service in Sicily. Post war member of the Commando Association from Whitchurch, Hampshire.
Recommendation

CURRIE, Ernest, W.

Marine
PO/X10591
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association residing Hayling Island, Hampshire.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 105 (1997).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

CUTTING, Peter, G.

Marine
PLY/X 108620
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Perth, Western Australia.
 
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 81 (1985).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

CUTTING, Vincent

Colour Sergeant Vincent Cutting RM
Colour Sergeant
RM 12320
41RM Commando
42RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Colour Sergeant Vincent Cutting RM was from Little Hulton, Greater Manchester. He also served in 41 and 45RM Commando [1].

DABBS, William

Marine
PLY/X 102644
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Dabbs died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George Dabbs, and of Nellie Dabbs. of Harden, Staffordshire.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.

DALZIEL, James Henry

James Dalziel, 41 Commando
Company Sergeant Major
PO/X 105960
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
James Henry Dalziel served in 41RM Commando from its formation until its disbandment. Wounded in action on 14 October 1944. Promoted steadily during the course of the war attaining the rank of Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major on 13 January 1945.

DAUVIN, M.

Marine
PLY/X3878
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Available for drafting, requested posting to the B.A.O.R.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

DAVIES, A.

Marine
PLY/X111854
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

DAVIES, F.

Marine
PLY/X3709
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

DAVIES, I.J.

Corporal
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Plumstead Common, London.

Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.

DAVIES, W.G.

Marine
PO/X 4020T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

DAY, H.B.

Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X1147
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Course at the CBTC. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
 

DENNANT, William Henry

Marine
PLY/X 114068
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Dennant died during operations in Holland. Son of William Henry and Eva Dennant, of Aldridge, Staffordshire.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.

DEWEY, Kenneth George

Corporal (Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant)
PO/X 102574
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Kenneth Dewey was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association from Acton, London.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.

DEXTER, John

Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Dexter was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Recomendation

DIGBY, W.

Marine
CH/X104436
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Served in 'P'Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Northampton.

Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commando members.
Commando Association newsletter 93.
 

DIXON, Peter Cory

Captain
140423
41RM Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Peter Dixon B.A., a Royal Artillery Forward Observation Officer attached to 41RM Commando, was killed during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ. He received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.

DOANE, Herbert

Marine
PLY/X 104009
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Herbert Doane died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Albert and Alice Doane, of Hanham, Bristol; husband of Alice Amelia Doane, of Hanham.

DONAGHUE, James

Temporary Sergeant
CH/X 104157
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant James Donaghue was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.
41RM Commando War Diary 19 February 1946.

DOYLE, T.

Marine
PLY/X109001
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

DREW, Arthur Ronald Harry

Marine
PO/X111083
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Drew died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Leonard and Doris Lesley Drew, of East Dulwich, London.
 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

DREW, Kenneth Harrison

Marine
PLY/X 111244
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Kenneth Drew died at 131 Field Ambulance during operations at Salerno, Italy. 
Nephew of Mrs. E. Newbury, of Membury, Devon.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

DUNN, Alec

Alec Dunn 41RM Commando
Colour Sergeant (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
PO/X100289
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Company Sergeant Major Alec Dunn received a Mention in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy (Salerno).
 
Sources
London Gazette 36903, page 518.

EBBONS, J.

Marine
PO/X114687
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

EDWARDS, John Richard

Major
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major John Edwards died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Frank Basil and Rosa Christine Edwards; husband of Sara Patricia Edwards (nee Jermain), of Hill Head, Hampshire.
 

EGAN, John

Marine
PLY/X103476
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Egan died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John and Norah Egan; nephew of Margaret Shanahan, of Miltown, Malbay, Co. Clare, Irish Republic.

ELLERTON, F

Corporal
PLY/X4165
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

ELSOM, Harold Edward

Troop Sergeant Major
CH/X 3109
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Company Sergeant Major Harold Elsom, 'P' Troop, was gravely wounded during operations in the Waspik sector of the Maas River front. He was evacuated to the UK but succumbed to his wounds 9 days later at the RAF Hospital, Wroughton, Wiltshire.

EMERSON, James

Corporal
PO/X105915
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal James Emerson died during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

EYRES, George Henry

Marine
PLY/X 103852
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine George Eyres died during operations at Sicily. Son of George Henry and Bedelia Eyres, of Harpurhey, Manchester.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

FALLOWES, R.

Marine
PO/X113554
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

FAULKNER, John William

Lance Corporal
PO/X 105886
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Faulkner died during operations at Santa Maria, Gulf of Salerno, Italy. Son of John and Elizabeth Faulkner; husband of Margaret Hannah Faulkner, of Cadishead, Lancs.

FAWCETT, Denis

Troop Sergeant Major
CH/X.100183
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Troop Sergeant Major Denis Fawcett served in 'Y' Troop.  A member of the Commando Association post war he organised many of his commando's reunions and in 1990 was appointed MBE (Civil Division) for services to 41Royal Marine Commando.
 
Sources

FELSTEAD, Robert William

Mne. Robert William Felstead
Marine
PO/X 108004
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Felstead died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Richard and Evaleen Felstead, of St. Benedict's, Norwich. In 1939 before his military service he was employed as a Veldt Schouen worker in the shoe trade and residing Norwich.. 
 

FELTHOUSE, Roy, P.

Private
14334006
41RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Private Roy Felthouse, R.A.M.C. attached to 41RM Commando, was shot and wounded in the thigh 6 June 1944 as he was making his way from his landing craft to the beach at Normandy, France.

FIELDING, Ronald

Sergeant
PO/X 106789
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Ronald Fielding died during operations at Normandy, France. Third son of Harold and Isabella Fielding; husband of Grace Fielding, of Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire.
Extract from the Rochdale Observer 1st July 1944

FINCH, Ernest Walter

Lance Corporal
PO/X 108592
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Ernest Finch died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Finch, of Guildford, Surrey.

FINDLAY, W.

Marine
CH/X3169
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

FINNEY, George Edward

Marine George Edward Finney 41 Commando
Marine
PLY/X 102675
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Finney died during operations in Holland. He had been in the Forces for four years before which he was employed as a China Caster by Messrs Brain and Co., Longton. Son of John Joseph and Edith Finney, of Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. 
 
Sources

FISHER, Edward

Marine
PO/X 105076
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edward Fisher died during operations at Salerno and Vietri, Italy. Son of Fred and Emily T. Fisher, of Glinton, Northamptonshire.
 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.

FITZSIMMONS, F.

-
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Cowdenbeath, Scotland.

Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commando members.
Commando Association newsletter 93.

FORD, Francis Orme

Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Francis Ford died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel. Son of the Revd. Roger Anson Ford and Kathleen Orme Ford.
 
Sources
CWGC.
 

FRENCH, K.J.

Marine
PO/X3119
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

FRYER, K.G.

Marine
PO/X 117509T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

GALLACHER, T.

Marine
PLY/X 105192
41RM Commando
47RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Nottingham.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 5.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

GARLICK, Horace

Marine
CH/X 105862
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Horace Garlick died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Alfred Thomas Garlick and Charlotte Mary Garlick, of Deptford, London.

GILBERT, Kenneth William

Marine
CH/X 104417
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Kenneth Gilbert died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Arthur Edward and Nellie Gilbert, of Romford, Essex. Former civil occupation: Bread Baker.
 
Sources
CWGC.

GLEAVE, Stephen Henry

Stephen Gleave 41RM Commando
Marine
PO/X107651
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 41RM Commando from 2 November 1942 until 4 March 1944.
Service Record
26.03.1942 - Depot RM Lympstone on enlistment.
12.05.1942 - RM Division.
02.11.1942 - 41RM Commando.
05.03.1944 - Copra V.O.
07.04.1944 - RM Camp Dalditch.

GRAHAM, W.B.

Marine
CH/X115717
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

GRIFFITHS, G.T.

Marine
PLY/X113642
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.
 
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
 

GRINDROD, John Basil Rowland

Lieutenant (later Captain)
174783
41RM Commando
Manchester Regiment
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Lieutenant John Grindrod, Manchester Regiment, was attached to 41RM Commando on 23 November 1944 and was posted to 'S' troop [1].
  • Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Manchester Regiment, on the 1st March 1941 [2].

HADFIELD, John William

JW Hadfield MM 41 RM Commando
Marine (Acting Temporary Corporal)
PLY/X 104858
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal John Hadfield was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Vietri, Italy.
Recommendation

HADLEY, J.T.

Marine
PO/X113718
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

HAINSWORTH, Philip John

Marine
PO/X 113107
47RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Worthing, Sussex.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 83 (1986)
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

HALL, Charles

Marine Charles Hall 41RM
Marine
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Charles Hall, aged 23, from Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, was seriously wounded in the throat by shell fire during the landings at Normandy on 6 June 1944. His life was saved by an Army Surgeon performing a tracheostomy using a piece of rubber tubing.

HANCOCK, A.S.

Marine
PLY/X2698
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

HARDY, Harry George Robert

Corporal
PLY/X3843
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Harry George Robert Hardy enlisted into the Royal Marines aged 18 on 4 March 1940 later joining 41RM Commando sometime after its formation in 1942. Corporal Hardy was wounded and a prisoner of war 17 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy.

HARDY, Ken

Marine
PO/X 115075
48RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Served in 48RM Commando. Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946. Post war member of the Commando Association from Somerset.

HARRIS, Andrew

Marine
PO/X 108595
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Andrew Harris died during operations at Salerno, Italy, these dates being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He has no known grave. Son of Eliza Jones, of Farnham, Surrey.

HATCHER, Edward Albert

Corporal
CH/X100952
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Streatham Hill, London.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 47 (1968).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

HAWKARD, John Stuart

Lieutenant Hawkard 41 Commando
Lieutenant
PO/X 111009
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant John Hawkard died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Herbert and Florence Hawkard, of Fairhaven, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire.

HAY, John

Marine
PLY/X 111511
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Hay died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of John Richard and Agnes Maude Hay, of Darlington, Co. Durham.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.

HAYDON, Peter Hillyard

Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Peter Haydon DSO from Penzance was killed during operations at Walcheren. Son of Rollo Hillyard Stafford Haydon and Annie Gwendoline Haydon, of Equador.

HEY, Ashton Usher

Ashton Hey 41RM Commando
Grave of Sergeant Ashton Hey RM
Sergeant
PO/X106797
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Ashton Hey, 'B' troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of George Herbert and Martha Jane Usher Hey; husband of Elsie Gordon Hey, of Glasgow.
 
Sources
CWGC.

HEYWOOD, Herbert William

Sergeant
PLY/X 106621
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Herbert Heywood died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland. Son of Frederick Thomas Heywood and Alice Heywood, of Fallowfield. Manchester.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HILL, A.R.

Marine
CH/X 3228
40RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Sheffield.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001). 
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

HILLARD, H.

Marine
PO/X114707
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
 

HOBBS, Frederick Henry

Temporary Sergeant
PO/X 101541
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant Frederick Hobbs was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. 

Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.
41RM Commando War Diary 19 February 1946.

HOLLIS, A.

Marine
PO/X116194
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

HOLMES, John William

Lieutenant
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant John Holmes died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of John William and Mabel Holmes; husband of Barbara Holmes, of Lindley, Huddersfield.

Sources
CWGC.

HOLT, Harry

Marine
PO/X 111449
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Harry Holt died during operations in NW Europe. Son of Harry and Winifred Holt, of Warrington, Lancashire; husband of Mary Holt, of Warrington.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HONEYMAN, Norman Frederick

Lance Corporal
CH/X 2489
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Norman Honeyman died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Alfred James Honeyman and Louisa Beatrice Honeyman, of Goodmayes, Essex.
 

Sources

HOPPER, D.M.

Marine
CH/X115637
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

HORSTED, Ronald Edward

Ronald Horsted 41 Commando
Marine
CH/X 108542
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Ronald Horsted, aged 19, died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Albert Edward and Amy Ada Horsted, of Hanwell, Middlesex.

HOWARD, Alan Duncan

Marine Alan Duncan Howard
Marine
PO/X 105934
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alan Howard of Suggitt Street, West Hartlepool, died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Prior to joining the Forces he was an apprentice joiner and plumber. A former pupil of Jesmond Road School and for many years a member of the 1st West Hartlepool Company of the Boys Brigade (St.

HUGHES, Caradoc

Captain (Reverend)
41RM Commando
Padre/Chaplain to 41RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Falmouth.
 
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998) and Obituaries in newsletter 114 (2002).
 

HUNTER, Caley Lovell

Marine
PLY/X104042
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Caley Hunter, ‘A’ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Henry Lovell Hunter and Gladys Hunter, of Whetstone, Leicestershire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

HURLEY, William David

Corporal
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
 
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (1999).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

HURST, Desmond

Colour Sergeant
PLY/X3469
40RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Temporary Sergeant Desmond Hurst received a Mention in Despatches for service in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
20 February 1946. Colour Sergeant, 41RM Commando 4 Troop. Available for drafting on dispersal of the Commando. 
 
Sources

HUTCHINSON, T.E.

Troop Sergeant Major (Acting RSM)
CH/X 1542
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

JACKSON, John Geoffrey

Marine
PLY/X 112600
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Jackson, HQ Troop, died at the RN Hospital, Haslar, Portsmouth, of wounds inflicted on the 7th June during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ. Son of John Jackson, and of Gert

JACKSON, William

Marine
PLY/X 107655
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Jackson , ‘B’ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of James William Jackson, and of Harriett Jackson, of Wythenshawe, Cheshire.

JACOB, Sydney George

Marine
CH/X115726
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 9 November 1943. Completed RM training at RM Deal in April 1944. Served with 41RM Commando in NW Europe and 45RM Commando (redesignated 45 Commando RM in 1946) in the Far East. Released from service 5 January 1947.
 
Sources

JEFFCOCK, F.

Marine
PO/X 114730T
46RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Served in 46RM Commando. Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

JOHN, Reginald Brinley

Marine
PLY/X 104029
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Reginald John died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
 

JOHN, T.R.

Marine
PO/X 114703T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

JOHNSON, Edward

Marine
PO/X 108598
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Edward Johnson died between 6 June 1944 and 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnson, of Islington, London.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.

JOHNSON, George Leonard

Corporal
PO/X108002
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Leonard Johnson from Leicester enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 August 1941, civil occupation Railway Shunter and Porter. Corporal Johnson, 41RM Commando, was wounded and taken prisoner of war 6 June 1944 during operations near Caen, France.
 

JONES, John Thomas

Marine
PLY/X 112140
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Jones died during operations in Holland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, of Great Barr, Birmingham.
 
Sources
CWGC.

JONES, R.L.

Marine
PLY/X1535
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Driving and Maintenance Course. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

JORDAN, H.

Marine
CH/X110892
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

KEATING, J.

Marine
PO/X 119134
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from East Dulwich, London SE22.
 
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

KELLY, James Anthony

James Anthony Kelly RM
Acting Temporary Corporal (later Company Sergeant Major)
PO.X.108397
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Croix de Guerre (France)
James Anthony Kelly joined the Royal Marines in 1941 later volunteering for Commando service. Posted 41RM Commando 'A' Troop. Served at Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and Walcheren where he was wounded by enemy shell fire and evacuated to hospital in UK.

KENNEDY, Alexander

Marine
PO/X105922
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alexander Kennedy died in Italy. He has no known grave. His commando were engaged in operations at Vietri, Salerno.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
 

KING, R.A.

Marine
CH/X3531
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

KNIGHT, Geoffrey Henry

Geoffrey Knight 41RM Commando
Marine (Temporary Corporal)
PO/X108599
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
2 November 1942 joined 41RM Commando.
September 1943 wounded on '41 Commando Hill' during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Posted missing presumed dead in a telegram to his mother, he was later discovered aboard a US Navy hospital ship.

LAKE, Paul, M.

Marine
PO/X112021
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bridgend, Glamorgan.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (Commando Assn. Sec. and CBF).

LASHLEY, A.J.

Sergeant
PO/X 959T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

LEES, James Sykes

Company Sergeant Major
PO/X 1707
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Died on active service
Company Sergeant Major James Lees MM, 'B' Troop,  died at Heiden Germany from a cerebral haemorrhage sustained in a Jeep accident.

LEES, William

Marine William Lees 41 Commando
Marine
PO/X 105877
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine William Lees died during operations at Vietre Sul Mare, Salerno, Italy.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
[Image] Manchester Evening News - Thursday 14 October 1943.

LEIGHTON, P.

Marine
PO/X117667T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Armourer. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946 (whilst in hospital).

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

LENTON, A.R.

Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X 2201
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

LILLEY, P.

Marine
PO/X114610
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LLOYD, David Clifford

Lieutenant
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant David Lloyd died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Son of Henry Clifford Lloyd and Millicent Lloyd, of Medmenham, Buckinghamshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
 

LOCK, N.E.

Marine
PLY/X109401
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Clerk). 
 
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

LOCKETT, W.A.

Sergeant
PLY/X4233
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Course at the CBTC. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LOWLES, Eric Henry

Marine
PO/X 111092
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Eric Lowles died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

MABILLARD, Peter Ernest

Marine
PO/X101279
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Peter Ernest Mabillard, a Chef from Chiswick, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1940 and sometime after the latter part of 1942 he joined 41RM Commando. Marine Mabillard was captured 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France, and a prisoner of war. 
 

MALEY, George Jesse

Temporary Sergeant
PLY/X 100034
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant George Maley received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.
 

MARSHALL, A.W.

Marine
CH/X116199
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MASON, J.

Corporal
PLY/X.3510
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8 (address shown as Burnley).

Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002) (address shown as Cornwall)

MASON, W.C.

Lance Corporal
PO/X 115815T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

McKENNA, Joseph

Corporal
PO/X 111077
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Joseph McKenna died of wounds inflicted during operations in the Waspik sector of the Maas River front. His Commando had been ordered to maintain forward positions on the small island of Kapelsche Veer which lies between the River Maas and the River Oudermaas.

MCNEILL, James

Lance Corporal
CH/X 112098
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal James McNeill, HQ Troop, died during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ in Normandy, France.

MILSTED, Roland William

Marine
PLY/X107636
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Roland William Milsted, an Aircrfraft Fitter's Mate from Bristol, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 23 March 1942 later joining 41RM Commando. Marine Milsted was captured and a prisoner of war on 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
 

MITCHELL, Raymond

Corporal
CH/X 100937
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyneside. Author of the books 'Commando Despatch Rider' and 'They did what was asked of them'.
 
Sources

MITCHELL, T.

Marine
CH/X102019
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MOORE, D.A.

Marine
CH/X114125
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MOORE, Eric Louis Alfred

Colour Sergeant (Acting Temporary RQMS)
CH/X 1045
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Eric Moore received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.

MORE, William John

Corporal
CH/X 104447
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Currie, Midlothian.
 
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec. and CBF).
Plaque at the Commando Memorial, Scotland.

MORGAN, Thomas

Lieutenant
PO/X 4905
41RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Thomas Morgan, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty at Salerno, Italy [1][1a]. 
Recommendation

MORRIS, C.

Marine
PLY/X109751
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MORRISON, G.

Marine
PO/X115547
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MOSES, Byron

Marine
PLY/X 103430
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Byron Moses died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.

MURDOCH, J.

Marine
CH/X115596
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MURRAY, Donald Frederick

Lieutenant (later Sir)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Lieutenant Donald Murray served in 41RM Commando and the RM Holding Commando during WW2. In 1946 he joined the Foreign Office.
  • 1962 Head of Chancery, Saigon.

MURRAY, J.

Marine
PO/X115582
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MURRAY, John

John Murray 41RM Commando
Sergeant
PO/X 106800
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant John Murray died during operations at Normandy, France [1][2].
Son of John and Jane Rankine Murray; husband of Agnes Murray, Barrhead, Renfrewshire [1].

MURRAY, William

Acting Temporary Corporal
PO/X 106801
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

Corporal William Murray was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for outstanding gallantry in Sicily while serving in a Marine Commando, in leading an assault with fixed bayonets against an enemy machine gun post and in carrying the attack through with success in spite of a serious wound in th

MUSGROVE, Leslie

Sergeant
PLY/X 101123
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Leslie Musgrove was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Recommendation

MYERS, R.E.

Marine
CH/X2880
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

NEWHAM, Percy Robert

Colour Sergeant
PO/X 4908
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Colour Sergeant Percy Newham died during operations at Sicily.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.

NEWLAND, W.

Major
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Jan. 1945 - (Major) RM Commando Training Unit
April 1945 - (Major) RM Holding Commando.
July 1945 - (Major) RM Holding Commando.

NICHOLAS, J.

Marine
CH/X3906
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

NICHOLSON, Robert Fisher

Marine
PO/X 100815
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Robert Nicholson died at Harefield County Hospital, Middlesex, of wounds inflicted at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Richard Fisher Nicholson and Hannah Nicholson, of Belfast.

NUNNEY, Ronald Harry

Marine
PO/X 105243
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Ronald Nunney died during operations at Dragone, Gulf of Salerno, Italy. Son of Robert Henry and Kathleen Mary Nunney, of Shepherd's Bush, London.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.

O'DONNEL, J.

Marine
PLY/X2474
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

OWEN, C.

Troop Sergeant Major
PO/X 2362
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Dispersed from 41RM Commando February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

PAGE, Henry

Marine
PO/X 4323
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Henry Page died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Page, of Barry Dock, Glamorgan.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.

PALMER, Eric Charles Ernest

Lieutenant Colonel
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Eric Palmer, Officer Commanding 41RM Commando, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service during his Commando's landing at the breach in the dyke at Westkapelle, Walcheren, on 1 November 1944, and the successful

PARKER, Robert Young

Temporary Corporal
PLY/X 103897
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Robert Parker received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.

PARR, Albert John

Lieutenant
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Albert John Parr died during the period his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas. He is  recorded on the Naval History website as dying of wounds. 

PARSONS, John Farleigh

Captain (later Colonel)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Captain John Parsons, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at Salerno, Italy, on the 17th September 1943 [1].
Recommendation

PEAT, John William

Corporal
PO/X 3475
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal John Peat died during operations at the French coast of Normandy.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.

PECKHAM, Arthur Eric

Marine
CH/X 106979
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Shepperton.
 
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (1999).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

PICKERING, Sidney Harold

Sidney Pickering 41RM Commando
Marine
CH/X106363
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
23.10.1941 attested into the Royal Marines. To Dalditch for training. Dispatch Rider.
11.07.1942 posted 41RM Commando 'P' Troop. Active service with the commandos included Sicily, Normandy, Walcheren, and the advance into Germany.
13.05.1946 discharged Class A.

POPE, William Joshua

William Pope 41 Commando
Marine
CH/X107152
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine William Pope of 'S' troop, from Dagenham, died from head injuries sustained when he fell from a jeep after a training exercise in Holland. Son of Albert William Pope, and of Amy Pope, of Dagenham, Essex.
 

POULTNEY, Ronald

Marine
PLY/X104049
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Ronald Poultney died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Thomas and Esther Elizabeth Poultney, of Leek, Staffordshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.

PRICE, G.W.

Marine
CH/X107363
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

PRICE, Kenneth

Marine
PLY/X 104025
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Kenneth Price died during operations in Sicily.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.

PROCTOR, John Webster

Marine
PO/X 106796
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John 'Jack' Proctor died during operations at Vietri Sul Mare, Gulf of Salerno, Italy. Son of William and Jessie Daer Proctor, of Kirksyde Avenue, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

PRYOR, Frederick William

Sergeant
CH/X 104490
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Frederick Pryor, M.M., died on board HMCS Algonquin during operations at Normandy, France. He was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.

RAGAN, J.H.

Corporal
PO.X 106921
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
1945 Corporal Ragan obtained the result "Outstanding" on completion of No.4 Physical Training Course.
 
Sources
41RM Commando War Diary entry 6 October 1945 (Unit location Recklinghausen).
 

READ, John William

Marine
CH/X 107158
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Read died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland. Son of Samuel and Florence Mary Read, of Northfleet, Kent; husband of Gertrude Mary Read, of Northfleet.

READER, Ronald

Marine
PO/X 111108
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Ronald Reader died during operations in Italy, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri, Salerno. Son of Arthur and Sarah Reader, of Bolton, Lancashire.

REID, William

Marine (Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant)
PO/X 100232
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Colour Sergeant William Reed was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.

ROBERTSON, John Burt

Marine
PO/X 105905
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Robertson died at Ostend Belgium. His Commando were engaged in operations at Westkapelle, Walcheren. 

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/136.

ROBINSON, George Thomas

Lance Corporal
PO/X 108029
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal George Robinson died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of George Butler Robinson and Ellen Louisa Robinson.

ROBINSON, John

John Robinson 41 Commando
Marine
PO/X 105512
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Robinson died during operations at Santa Maria, Gulf of Salerno, Italy. Son of John and Anne Robinson, of Salford, Lancashire; nephew of Mrs. M. McCormick, of Salford.
 
Sources
[1] CWGC.

ROBINSON, Peter Dennis

Lieutenant
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Peter Robinson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Arthur Thomas Robinson and Dorothy Annie Robinson, of Buckden, Huntingdonshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
 

ROGERS, L.A.

Sergeant
PO/X 4544
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Transport Sergeant. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

ROLFE, A.E.

Marine
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing London W2.

Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.

ROOTS, Victor, R.

Vic Roots 41RM Commando
Marine
PO/X117147
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association last known residing Harrow Weald.
 
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
The 1939 Register covering Harrow Weald

ROTHWELL, J.

Marine
PO/X115518
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

ROTHWELL, Thomas Frank

Thomas Rothwell 41RM Commando
Marine
CH/X106256
RM 10386
41RM Commando
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Thomas Rothwell joined the Royal Marines in 1941 and later served with 41RM Commando. He was seriously wounded and taken prisoner of war during operations at Salerno Italy on 18 September 1943. He served from 21 October 1941 until 23 May 1946 Class A Release.

SALES, E.A.D.

Marine
Ch/X108089
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Luton, Bedfordshire.

Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

SALMON, A.J.B.

Marine
PO/X122810
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

SANDERS, Donald Harold William

Lieutenant Colonel
48RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
June 1944 (Major) Second in Command of 48RM Commando at Normandy and in November at Walcheren. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. 17 September 1945 (Lieutenant Colonel) joined and assumed command of 41RM Commando.

SCOTT, Lawrence Richard

Lawrence Richard Scott 41 Commando
Lieutenant
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Lawrence Scott died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri. Son of Charles Purvis Scott and of Charlotte Scott (nee Vincent).

SCOTT, William Cameron

Marine
PO/X 106813
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Scott died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle*. Son of Andrew Scott, and of Margaret Scott, of Dundee; husband of Margaret Stunnock Scott, of Dundee.

SEARLEY, W.A.

Marine
PO/X 117218T
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Driver Mechanic. Dispersed from 41RM Commando HQ Troop to Commando Holding Unit February 1946.

Source
41RM Cdo. War Diary 1946 entry in Appx. 'G', admin. instruction 17 'Dispersal of 41RM Commando' 20 Feb 1946.

SEYMOUR, R.

Marine
CH/X115333
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Leamington Spa.

Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

SHALE, A.J.

Marine
PO/X117136
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

SHANNON, Christopher James

Marine
PLY/X 104032
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Christopher Shannon died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). Son of Violet May Shannon, of Town Hill, Swansea.
 
Sources

SIMPSON, Harry

Corporal
EX/2968
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Nottingham.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 43 (1966).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

SKINNER, A.E.

Marine
CH/X2937
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Police). Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

SLATER, J.A.

Marine
PO/X111599
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
 

SLOLEY, Basil James Britton

Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Captain Basil Sloley received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.
41RM Commando War Diary entry 19 February 1946.

SMITH, Charles Edward

Corporal
CH/X 105869
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Charles Smith died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland. Son of William John and Margarate Sarah Smith, of Leytonstone, Essex.

Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

SMITH, Henry Defriez

Lance Corporal
PO/X111098
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Henry Smith died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Charles and Eleanor Smith, of Leytonstone, Essex; husband of Joyce Smith. of Leytonstone.
 

Sources
CWGC

SMITH, John

Marine
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Otford, Kent.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001).

SMITH, M.

Marine
PO/X114680
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

SMITH, Reginald

Marine
PO/X 116673
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Reginald Smith died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. Son of Arthur Owen Smith and Bessie Elizabeth Smith, of Kingsley, Northampton.
 
Sources
CWGC

SMITH, Robert

Marine
No 10 Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing in The Netherlands.
[Source: Commando Association newsletter 59].
 

SMITH, W.E.C.

Marine
CH/X114680
41RM Commando

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

SPAWFORTH, Herbert

Corporal
PO/X 3222
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Herbert Spawforth died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Records of Births registered in Wakefield Oct/Nov/Dec. 1920.

SPENCE, Ernest

Marine Ernest Spence 41RM COmmando
Marine
PLY/X 103991
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Ernest Spence died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William and Margaret Spence, of Royton, Lancashire.

STAFFORD, T.B.

Marine
PLY/X115953
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

STALKER, Hugh Henry

Sergeant
PO/X 3238
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Hugh Stalker died in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas. 

Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

STEVENS, Terence Morton Patrick

Acting Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
41RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Captain Terence Morton Patrick Stevens, 41RM Commando,  was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. [1]
Recommendation 

STILES, Arthur

Marine
CH/X 104614
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Arthur Stiles was reported missing presumed died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills near the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He has no known grave. Son of Henry W. Stiles and Lucy Stiles, of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

STOKELL, Charles Leslie

Corporal (Temporary WO2)(Company Sergeant Major)
CH/X 2754
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Company Sergeant Major Charles Leslie Stokell was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.

STOTT, Ronald Martin

Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Ronald Stott died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Ronald and Elsie Stott, of Greenfield, Yorkshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
 

STRADLING, Robert Fettes

Sergeant
EX/3351
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Robert Stradling died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the allied armies in Italy.

STRATFORD, Henry Ernest

Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Henry Stratford, 'X' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at the Pachino Peninsula, Sicily, on 10 July 1943.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36229, page 4812.

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