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No 2 Commando War Diary 18th September 1943, and part of the entry for the 19th.
[Transcribed from the 2 Cdo.War Diary]
41RM Cdo. Officers, Jun.'44
June 1944 Volume 1 Page 1097. (page 1011 on N.L.S. website page list).
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding Officer — Act. Lieut.-Col. T.M. Gray.
2nd in Command — Act. Maj. D.L. Barclay.
41RM Cdo. Officers, Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
41RM Cdo. Roll of Honour
Major D.L. BARCLAY Major K. BRIND-SHERIDAN Major J.R. EDWARDS Major G.J. McCANN Capt. H.T.J. CLARK |
41RM Commando
Formed on 10th October 1942 primarily from the 8th RM Battalion as RM Commando 'B' before being quickly redesignated as No. 41 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines. Their operations included Salerno, Orne, Walcheren, before disbanding 20th February 1946.
ABBOTT, B.J.A.
[Sources: Commando Association Lost Legions List 1].
ABBOTT, P.E.
ALDIS, Alec George
-
1942 (Corporal) (Temporary Sergeant) awarded the Military Medal for "gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East." [2].
ALLISON, George Edwin
ANDREWS, Samuel James
ANDREWS, William Andy
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Milngavie, Glasgow. Also served in 41RM and 44RM Commandos.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 120.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
ATKINSON, Gordon
AVERY, George W.
BABER, Arthur Henry

Marine Arthur Baber served in the Commando from 2 November 1942 until 26 October 1945.
BALL, Robert Michael
Marine Robert Ball died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BARCLAY, David Lovat
BARNES, John
Marine John Barnes died of wounds at the 8th Canadian General Hospital in Belgium.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BARROW, Henry
BATE, Richard Shepperson
BEALE, John Henry
BELCHER, Ernest John
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.
Source
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
London Gazette 36544, page 2594.
BELL, Derek Kerr
Marine Derek Bell died during operations in Holland.
Source
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BELL, James
Marine James Bell died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BENSON, Robert Edwin
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).
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BETTS, Joseph
Marine Joseph Betts was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Salerno, Italy [1]. At the time his Commando were engaged in the valley south of La Molina and the nearby hills close to Vietri.
BIRCHER, Cecil Arthur Douglas
BISHOP, A.E.
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).
BOND, Alfred John
Lance Corporal Alfred Bond died at Woolston E.M.S. Hospital, Newport, Monmouthshire
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BOWERING, George Henry
Marine George Bowering died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave.
Son of George and Lilian Bowering; husband of Isabella Wilson Bowering, of Hawick.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BRANDON, Charles
BRIND-SHERIDAN, Paddy Kendall
Major Paddy Brind-Sheridan was killed during operations at Westkapelle.
CWGC.
BROOKES, Arthur
Marine Arthur Brookes died in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Maas.
BROTTON, Harry
Marine Harry Brotton died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BROWN, Robert Reginald Cyril
Marine Robert Brown died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BULLOCK, Donald Charles
Sergeant Donald Bullock was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Salerno on the 13th September 1943 [1][2a]. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty on the 10th September 1943 [2][2a].
Recommendation
"Gulf of Salerno 9-10 Sep 43
BURNETT, T.
BURTON, John George
CARR, Thomas Edward
Sergeant Thomas Carr died in Belgium.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
CARTER, William

CHAPMAN, Edward William
Post war member of the Commando Association from Colchester, Essex.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (1999).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
CHRISTIAN, Thomas Edward
Sergeant Thomas Christian died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
CLARK, Hedley Thomas James
Captain Hedley Clark died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
CLEAR, J.
CLIFFORD, S.M.S.
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).
COATES, Cilfford
RN/MOD website 'Meet the Veterans'.
COGGINS, Frank
Corporal Frank Coggins died during operations at Sicily.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
COLE, Roland William
Corporal Roland Cole was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Sources London Gazette 36583, page 3040. National Archives file WO373/47/162.CONNER, William
Marine William Conner died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
COOKE, William Frank
Marine William Cooke died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
CREGAN, James Cyril Fraser
- 23 August 1944 wounded N.W. Europe and evacuated to the UK [3][4].
CROOKS, James
CUFF, Patrick Joseph
Marine Patrick Cuff died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
CUNNINGHAM, William
Captain William Cunningham, 'Y' Troop Commander, was appointed the Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished service [1] during operations at at the Pachino Peninsula, Sicily, on the 10th July 1943 [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36229, page 4812.
[2] National Archives file WO373/47/132.
CUTTING, Vincent

Colour Sergeant Vincent Cutting RM was from Little Hulton, Greater Manchester. He also served in 41 and 45RM Commando [1].
His son Gunner Robert Steven Cutting, 29 Commando Regiment RA, was killed on active service in Northern Ireland [View ROH entry] [2].
DABBS, William
Marine William Dabbs died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
DAVIES, I.J.
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Plumstead Common, London.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
DENNANT, William Henry
Marine William Dennant died during operations in Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
DEXTER, John
DIGBY, W.
Served in 'P'Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Northampton.
DIXON, Peter Cory
- 25 November 1941 (Second Lieutenant) (3 R.H.A) wounded in action Western Desert, Middle East.
DOANE, Herbert
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 in English.)
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
DREW, Arthur Ronald Harry
Marine Arthur Drew died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
DREW, Kenneth Harrison
Marine Kenneth Drew died at 131 Field Ambulance during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
DUNN, Alec
EARWAKER, Ernest Frederick John

EDWARDS, John Richard
Major John Edwards died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
EGAN, John
Marine John Egan died during operations at Normandy.
ELSOM, Harold Edward
EMERSON, James
Corporal James Emerson died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
EYRES, George Henry
Marine George Eyres died during operations at Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FAULKNER, John William
Lance Corporal John Faulkner died during operations at Santa Maria, Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FAWCETT, Denis
FELSTEAD, Robert William

Marine Robert Felstead died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FELTHOUSE, R.P.
FIELDING, Ronald
Sergeant Ronald Fielding died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FINCH, Ernest Walter
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.
FINNEY, George Edward
Marine George Finney died during operations in Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FISHER, Edward
Marine Edward Fisher died during operations at Salerno and Vietri, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FITZSIMMONS, F.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Cowdenbeath, Scotland.
Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commando members.
Commando Association newsletter 93.
FLETCHER, D.
Served in 40RM Commando and/or 41RM Commando.
Commando Association list of RM (40RM Cdo).
FORD, Francis Orme
GALLACHER, T.
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 Horace Garlick died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
[3] Register of Births England Jan/Feb/March 1922.
GILBERT, Kenneth William
Marine Kenneth Gilbert died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
GOODMAN, L.H.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Launceston, Cornwall
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
GOODMAN, Lewis
GRAY, Thomas Malcolm
- Commanding Officer 41RM Commando on D Day, awarded the Military Cross.
GRINDROD, John Basil Rowland
- Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Manchester Regiment, on the 1st March 1941 [2].
HADFIELD, John William

HAINSWORTH, Philip John
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).
HAMMOND, James Frederick Maurice
HARPER, Peter Muir
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Glasgow.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119.
HARRIS, Andrew
Marine Andrew Harris died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
Records of Births registered in Jan Feb March. 1903 (Farnham).
HARRISON, F.
Source: RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
HARVEY, Maurice George
Lieutenant Maurice Harvey died during operations in Sicily.
HAWKARD, John Stuart
Lieutenant John Hawkard died during operations at Salerno.
HAY, A.M.
Served in 'Y' Troop. Wounded twice.
HAY, John
Marine John Hay died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
HAYDON, Peter Hillyard
HEY, Ashton Usher
HEYWOOD, Herbert William
Sergeant Herbert Heywood died during operations at Westkapelle, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HOLMES, John William
Lieutenant John Holmes died during operations at Walcheren.
Sources
CWGC.
HOLT, Harry
Marine Harry Holt died during operations in NW Europe.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HONEYMAN, Norman Frederick
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 in English.)
HORSTED, Ronald Edward
Marine Ronald Horsted died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HOWARD, Alan Duncan
Marine Alan Howard died during operations at Salerno.
HOWARTH, Edgar
HOWES-DUFTON, Peter Thomas
Captain Peter Howes-Dufton died during operations at Normandy on D Day
HULSE, Kenneth Ronald Joseph
HUNTER, Caley Lovell
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
HURLEY, William David
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).
ISTED, Charles Reginald
Marine Charles Reginald Isted died during operations at Normandy, France.
JACKSON, John Geoffrey
JACKSON, William
Marine William Jackson , ‘B’ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
JOHN, Reginald Brinley
Marine Reginald John died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
JOHNSON, Edward
Marine Edward Johnson died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
JOHNSON, G.L.
JOHNSON, George Albert Thomas William
Corporal George Johnson was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
JONES, John Thomas

Marine John Jones died during operations in Holland.
KEATING, J.
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).
KENNEDY, Alexander
CWGC.
LAKE, Paul, M.
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).
LEES, James Sykes
LEES, William
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.
Manchester Evening News - Thursday 14 October 1943 / British Newspaper Archive (website britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk); The British Library Board / Image © Trinity Mirror.
LLOYD, David Clifford
Lieutenant David Lloyd died during operations at Salerno.
LOMAX, G.J.
Also served in 41RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Warrington.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued September 2004.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
LOWLES, Eric Henry
Marine Eric Lowles died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
LUMSDEN, Bruce John David (Lt.Col)
- August 1943 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 41RM Commando [2].
MABILLARD, Peter Ernest
MASON, J.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Burnley, Lancashire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 8.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
McCANN, Gerard Joseph
Major Gerard McCann was killed during operations at Sicily.
McKENNA, Joseph
MCKENZIE, Gordon Malachy Crawford
Lieutenant Gordon McKenzie, SA Forces, died during operations at Walcheren, Holland. From June 1944 he had been attached to 41RM Commando.
MCNEILL, James
Lance Corporal James McNeill, HQ Troop, died during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ in Normandy, France.
MILSTEAD, Roland William
Prisoner of War aged 23.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/257/61 (closed until Jan 2024).
MORGAN, Thomas
MOSES, Byron
Marine Byron Moses died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MURRAY, Donald Frederick
- 1962 Head of Chancery, Saigon.
MURRAY, John
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MURRAY, William
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 the left eye.
MUSGROVE, Leslie
Sergeant Leslie Musgrove was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 998. National Archives file WO 373/47/45.NEWHAM, Percy Robert
Colour Sergeant Percy Newham died during operations at Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
NICHOLSON, Robert Fisher
Marine Robert Nicholson died at Harefield County Hospital, Middlesex, of wounds inflicted at Walcheren.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
NIGHTINGALE, Frank Lewis
Corporal Frank Nightingale was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Sources London Gazette 36947, page 997. National Archives file WO 373/47/43.NUNNEY, Ronald Harry
Marine Ronald Nunney died during operations at Dragone, Gulf of Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
O'BRIEN, Kenneth William John Croft
Marine Kenneth O'Brien died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the a
PAGE, Henry
Marine Henry Page died during operations at Walcheren, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
PALMER, Eric Charles Ernest
PARKINSON, John Archibald
Marine John Parkinson died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
PARR, Albert John
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
PEARCE, Patrick Kenneth
Lance Corporal Patrick Pearce died in Holland. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas.
PEARSON, John Cameron
Lieutenant John Pearson died during operations at Normandy.
PEAT, John William
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
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).
POPE, William Joshua

POULTNEY, Ronald
Marine Ronald Poultney died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
POWELL, Caryll Nicholas Peter
PRICE, John Arthur William
PRICE, Kenneth
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 John Proctor died during operations at Vietri Sul Mare, Gulf of Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
PRYOR, Frederick William
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.
RATCLIFF, Kenneth Leslie
RAYNER, Arthur George Alfred
Marine Arthur Rayner died during operations at Capa Passero, Sicily.
READ, John William
Marine John Read died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
READER, Ronald
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.
REID, William
Colour Sergeant William Reed was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
REYNOLDS, Frederick Arthur
Marine Frederick Reynolds died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
RIDSDALE, James William
ROBERTSON, John Burt
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.
Notes
There was a military hospital close to Oostende New Communal Cemetery where some of the wounded, had been taken.
ROBINSON, George Thomas
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 in English.)
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/136.
ROBINSON, John
Marine John Robinson died during operations at Santa Maria, Gulf of Salerno, Italy.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/136.
ROBINSON, Peter Dennis
Lieutenant Peter Robinson died during operations at Normandy.
ROGERS, Joseph
Marine Joseph Rogers died during operations at Normandy.
ROLFE, A.E.
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing London W2.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
ROTHWELL, Thomas Frank

RUSH, Arthur Edwin
Sergeant Arthur Rush died during operations at Normandy.
SALES, E.A.D.
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).
SCOTT, Lawrence Richard
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.
SCOTT, William Cameron
SEYMOUR, R.
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).
SHANNON, Christopher James
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 in English.)
SHEPHERD, George
Marine George Shepherd died during the period his Commando were engaged in patrolling the Lower Maas.
SIMMS, George
SMITH, Charles Edward
Corporal Charles Smith died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
Notes
Source [1] shows age as 29 which conflicts with Source [2] which shows date of birth as 25-2-1921.
SMITH, Henry Defriez
Lance Corporal Henry Smith died during operations at Salerno, Italy.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
SMITH, John Alexander
SMITH, Reginald
Marine Reginald Smith died during operations at Walcheren Island, Holland.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
SMITH, Robert
SPAWFORTH, Herbert
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 died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
STALKER, Hugh Henry
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
STILES, Arthur
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 in English.)
STOKELL, Charles Leslie
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 Ronald Stott died during operations at Salerno.
STRADLING, Robert Fettes
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 in English.) He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the allied armies in Italy.
STRATFORD, Henry Ernest
STREAMS, Albert Edward
STREDWICK, Ernest Henry
STRINGER, Eric
Corporal Eric Stringer was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
STURGIS, John Russell
SUMMERS, Kenneth
Marine Kenneth Summers died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
SWINDALE, Hugh Thomas William Burn

Marine Hugh Swindale died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.
TAAFFE, William
Marine William Taaffe died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
TANSWELL, John William

TAPLIN, John Aubrey
- December 1942 (Acting Temporary Captain) Adjutant of 41RM Commando [2].
- August 1943 Captain serving in 41RM Commando [3].
TAYLOR, Ernest
THOM, David, T.
THOMSON, Hugh
THWAITES, Henry
Marine Henry Thwaites died during operations in France. On the date of his death his Commando were operating in the area of Beuzeville.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
THWAYTES, John William
Lance Corporal John Thwaytes was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy.
TIERNEY, Norman
TILNEY, Walter Ernest
Sergeant Walter Tilney was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
TONER, Peter
Marine Peter Toner died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
TROLLEY, Philip John Weston
Marine Philip Trolley died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
TWIGGER, James Thomas
Colour Sergeant James Twigger was reported missing presumed died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in Sicily.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
London Gazette 36454, page1557.
UTTON, Stanley
Marine Stanley Utton died during operations in NW Europe.
VICKERS, Alfred Nathaniel
Marine Alfred Vickers died during operations at Sicily.
WALLIS, John Charles
WASSALL, George
Marine George Wassall was reported missing presumed died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WELHAM, Ernest Charles
Marine Ernest Welham died during operations on D Day at Normandy.
WHITE, Ernest George
Marine Ernest White died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.
WHITEHOUSE, J.H.
WHITMAN, Edward Thomas John
Marine Edward Whitman 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.
WIGHTMAN, Frederick Gordon
Corporal Frederick Wightman, a Signaller, was killed during an enemy air attack on the Commando HQ.
WILKINSON, Anthony Douglas
WILKINSON, Raymond Desmond
Marine Raymond Wilkinson died during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette in English.)
WILLIAMS, David
WILLIAMS, James, B.
Sources
Navy Lists August 1943 (Linked Content).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
WILLIAMSON, Edward
Post war member of the Commando Association from Thornaby, Teeside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 102 (1996).
WITHER, Russell John
Acting Colour Sergeant Russell Wither was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. *
His death was announced in Commando Association newsletter 108 issued March 1999.
WOOD, Norman Peter
Major Norman Wood was awarded the MC for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
WRAY, Peter Francis Hugh
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