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ABRAHAMS, Robert Sydney

Sergeant
EX/4444
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Robert Abrahams was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.

ABRAM, John Arthur

Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant
PO.X.4734
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant John Arthur Abram received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service whilst attached to the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1945 [1].

BAILLIE, Archibald

Marine
CH/X 110260
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Archibald Baillie died of wounds at No.2 British Field Hospital at Otok, Vis Island. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Baillie, of Galston, Ayrshire.

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

BARNETT, David Soloman

Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain David Barnett was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy [1].
  • Mentioned in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [2]

BEALE, Frederick Vincent

Marine
PO/X 108058
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Frederick Beale died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of John William and Louisa Beale, of Rotherham, Yorkshire.

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

BIRCH, Ronald

Marine
EX/3858
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Leeds.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 88 (1989).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

BLAKE, John Philip

Capt Blake MC 43RM Commando
Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain John Blake MC died during operations against the enemy held island of Brac. Son of Philip and Marjorie Flora Blake, of Havant, Hampshire. B.A. (Cantab).

BOLTON, John Barker

Temporary Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John Bolton received a Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean [1].
  • 2nd Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945 [2].

BROOKES, James Alfred

Marine
EX/ 3707
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine James Brookes died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Son of Mrs. M. Brookes of Hull.

BROOM, Ken

Ken Broom 43RM Commando
Marine
PO/X127344
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing St. Ives, Cornwall.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 6.
Commando Association newsletter 24 (1957).

BROOM, R.J.

Marine
PO/X4160
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war on 20 February 1946 he was temporarily unfit serving in 41RM Commando HQ Troop. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Thame, Oxfordshire.
 
Sources

CAMPBELL, John

Marine
CH/X109403
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine John Campbell died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Arthur and Rosina Campbell.

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

CAMPBELL, William

Marine
PO/X106940
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Cambuslang

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

CATCHPOLE, Frank Ernest

Frank Catchpole 43 Commando
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major (later 2/Lieutenant)
CH/X1623
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Acting Regimental Sergeant Major Frank Catchpole received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Navy Lists (see Linked Content below).

CLARK, Desmond Birdwood

Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Desmond Clark received a Mention in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [1]. He received a second Mention in Despatches for devotion to duty during operations in the Mediterranean theatre (Yugoslavia) 1st April to 10th September, 1944 [2]

COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice

Capt. Cotton Minchin
Captain
77634
43543
43RM Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Douglas Cotton Minchin was reported missing March 1945 after his patrol came under fire during operations in Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Capt. H. Cotton Minchin and Mrs. Cotton Minchin, of Cagnes-sur-Mer, Alpes Maritimes, France.

DALY, Edward Stewart

Marine
EX/ 4061
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine Edward Stewart Daly died by accidental drowning. He has no known grave. 
Son of Michael and Jessie Daly.

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

DAVIES, D.I.

Marine
PO/X105408
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Skewen, Neath.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 88 (1989).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

DIXON, C.

Lance Corporal
CH/X100773
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bacup, Lancashire.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

ELLIS, William Edwin

Corporal
PLY/X100836
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Newton Abbott, Devon.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 100 (1995).
List of RM Commandos from RY (CA Sec and CBF).

ENGLAND, James Patterson

Sergeant (Acting Troop Sergeant Major) (later Captain)
PO/X.1372
47RM Commando
46RM Commando
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Troop Sergeant Major James England, 47RM Commando 'B' Troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1][2].

FOLWELL, Harvey Cecil

Marine
CH/X109129
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Harvey Folwell died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of Ernest Percival and Laura Evelyn Folwell, of Milton, Northamptonshire.

FOWLER, Harry

Marine
EX/3714
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Harry Fowler died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.

FROST, George

Captain George Frost 43 Commando
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain George Frost, Intelligence Officer, received a Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean.
 
Sources

FULLER, Hugh

Hugh Fuller 43 RM Commando
Troop Sergeant Major
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Troop Sergeant Major Hugh Fuller served in 43RM Commando 'B' Troop. A keen athlete and member of Haywards Heath Athletic Club and Brighton County Harriers he joined the Royal Marines in 1940.
 
Sources

GARSON, Andrew

Marine
PO/X 108150
43RM Commando
royal ma
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Andrew Garson died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta.

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

GOODRICH, Kenneth John

Kenneth Goodrich 43RM Commando
Marine
CH/X 108489
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Kenneth Goodrich died during operations in Italy during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito. He has no known grave. Son of John F. Goodrich and Annie F. J. Goodrich, of Shirley, Croydon, Surrey. Educated at Addiscombe New College.

GOSLING, John Jones

Lance Corporal
EX/3895
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal John Gosling died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito. He has no known grave. Son of Frederick J. Gosling and Beatrice Gosling, of Hull; husband of Ena Gosling, of Hull.

GOURLAY, Basil Ian Spencer

Basil ian spencer Gourlay
General
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Captain Basil Gourlay was awarded the Military Cross whilst serving with 43RM Commando in WW2. 
 

GREEN, Arthur

Marine
PLY/X.104305
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Arthur Green, Transport Section, originally from Burbage near Leicester. Mentioned in Despatches for service in Italy between 1st April and 8th May 1945 (Operation Roast). 
 
Source
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.

GREGORY, Donald

Marine
PLY/X 107480
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Donald Gregory died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.

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

HANCOCK, Frank Holgate

Temporary Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Frank Hancock died during an air attack on Vis, their base of operations against enemy held Dalmatian Islands. Son of Francis James Hancock and Mildred Hancock, of Bearsted, Kent.
Extract from the 43RM Commando War Diary

HARRISON, D.

Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Emsworth, Hampshire.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998).
 

HEY, Richard

Marine
EX/ 3746
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Richard Hey died in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta.

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

HOOK, Ross Sydney

Chaplain (later Bishop)
40RM Commando
43RM Commando
Military Cross (MC)
Reverend Ross Sydney Wood was awarded the Military Cross (periodic) [1][2] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 40RM Commando from April 1944 [3] and later wiith 43RM Commando [2].
Recommendation

HOOPER, Arthur William George

Marine
PLY/X100963
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Arthur Hooper died during operations In Yugoslavia. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in a raid on the enemy held island of Miljet.

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

HOVERD, Robert Henry

Marine
CH/X 108492
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Robert Hovered died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia.

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

HOWES, Frederick Charles

Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Wainfleet, Lincolnshire.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
Registers of Deaths England and Wales, Spilsby District, death registered March 2002.

HUDSPITH, John Charles Dumoutier

Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Hudspith was awarded the Military Cross for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty on 22/23 March 1944 during the attack on Jelsa, Hvar Island [1][1a]. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bramhope, Yorkshire [2].

HUNTER, Cpl. Thomas Peck, VC

Corporal Hunter VC
Grave of Corporal Hunter VC
Corporal
CH/X 110296
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Victoria Cross (VC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Son of Ramsay and Mary Hunter, of Edinburgh.
Victoria Cross Citation
Admiralty Whitehall 12th June 1945.

HURST, Cecil

Marine
PO/X 106979
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Cecil Hurst died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery.

INGRAM, Richard George

Marine
PLY/X 107498
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Richard Ingram died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.

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

IREDALE, Walter Harker

Walter Iredale 43 Commando
Corporal (Temporary)
PLY/X107491
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Walter Iredale received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
CVA Gallery images.

IVENS, Frederick Charles

Marine
PLY/X 107485
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Frederick Ivens died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery.

JAMES, R.W.

Marine
PLY/X107508
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Evercreech, Somerset.

Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 7.

JEAL, Percy William

Percy Jeal 43 Commando
Marine
CH/X 105907
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Percy Jeal died during an air attack on Vis, their base of operations against enemy held Dalmatian Islands. Son of Percy Walter and Mary Jeal, of Hassocks, Sussex.
Extract from the 43RM Commando War Diary
28th March 1944 Vis

JEFFS, Ronald

Ronald Jeffs 43RM Commando
Marine
PO/X103980
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Ronald Jeffs aged 23 was captured 3 June 1944 during operations on the island of Brac (Operation Flounced). A former pupil of Stockingford County School Marine Jeffs was formerly employed by Messrs. Halls in Hinckley.
 
Sources

JENKINS, William Glyn

Lieutenant William Jenkins DSO
Temporary Lieutenant
1355
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Lieutenant William Glyn Jenkins was appointed to be a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign when taking part in the operations in April, 1945, north of the Reno and west of Argenta.
 

KIDDLE, Reginald

Reg Kiddle 43RM Commando
Sergeant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Reg Kiddle, a Butcher from Langley, Kent, enlisted into the Royal Marines in March 1940. Posted 2nd RM Bn., until August 1943 when it was reformed as 43RM Commando. Served in 'C' Troop. Wounded Argenta, Italy, April 1945.
 
Sources

LACEY, Kenneth James

Kenneth lacey 43RM Commando
Marine
EX/1178
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from North Weald, Essex.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).

LAMBERT, Joseph

Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Sutton on Forest, York.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
 
Notes

LASKEY, Cyril

Cyril Laskey 43 Commando
Corporal
EX/3154
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Cyril Laskey, 'A' Troop, died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

LEACH, Norman

Marine (later Sergeant)
EX/3745
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Served in HQ Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association.

Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commando members.
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 111.

LEDGARD, Louis

Marine
PO/X106954
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Louis Ledgard, a Woollen Cloth Finisher from Dewsbury, Yorkshire, enlisted Royal Marines 8 July 1941. On 23 May 1944 Marine Ledgard, now serving in 43RM Commando, was captured during operations at Miljet (Operation Foxhound).
 
Sources

LOSBAN, David

Dave Losban 43 Commando
Marine
CH/X104934
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine David Losban, 'A' Troop, was seriously wounded after being shot several times on 19 April 1945 during the commando advance North between the River Reno and Canals West of Argenta, Italy. His life was saved by his friend Marine John Squire who carried him to safety under heavy machine gun

MACKIE, Alan

Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Inverness.

Sources
Addendum to Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992)
 

MacLEAN, Alexander

Marine
PO/X116565
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Alexander MacLean died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.

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

MAIDWELL, Percy Scott

Percy Maidwell 43 Commando
Corporal, Acting Temporary Troop Sergeant Major
PO/X 3121
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Troop Sergeant Major Percy Maidwell, 'D' Troop, received a Mention in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36903, page 518.

MASON, William

Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association residing Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998).

MCCARTNEY, George Johnstone

George McCartney 43 Commando
Corporal (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
PO/X3789
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Temporary Company Sergeant Major George McCartney, 'F' Troop, received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Image of senior NCO's of 43RM Cdo in Gallery.

MCCAUGHEY, Henry

Corporal
PLY/X 101290
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Henry McCaughey was reported missing presumed died. He has no known grave. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy.

MCCONVILLE, Michael Anthony

Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
15.12.1943 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines.
July 1944 joined 43 RM Commando operating at the time from the island of Vis. Later operations included Montenegro and Lake Comacchio, Italy.

MOORE, William Charles Henry

Marine
PLY/X104938
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
William Charles Henry Moore, an Artist from Pembrokeshire, enlsited into the Royal Marines on 4 September 1941. On 4 June 1944 Marine Moore, now serving in 43RM Commando, was captured during operations on Brac island in the former Yugoslavia (operation Flounced).
 

MORRIS, John Frederick

Temporary Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Temporary Lieutenant John Morris received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Navy Lists (see Linked Content below).

MUNRO, Neil Gordon Macleven

Temporary Captain (Acting Temporary Major)
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Neil Munro received a Mention in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [1]. 
  • He received a second Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean [2].

NICHOLLS, Charles

Marine
PLY/X 2570
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Charles Nicholls was awarded the Military Medal for great courage and exemplary behaviour whilst carrying out commando operations under heavy enemy fire off the Yugoslavian coast.
Recommendation

NUNNS, Malcolm Reeve

Malcolm Nunns 43 Commando
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Captain Malcolm Nunns, 'B' troop Commander, was awarded the Military Cross  for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign when taking part in the operations in April, 1945, north of the Reno and west of Argenta.

OLIPHANT, Albert Maxtone

Marine
PLY/X 105615
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Albert Oliphant from Dundee died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.

PENNIE, Aubrie

Marine
PLY/X 2482
43RM Commando
Royal Marines

Also served 42RM Commando and at the CMWTC. Post war member of the Commando Association from Praze, Cornwall.

Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commandos
Commando Association newsletters 93 and 120.

PICKERING, Kenneth Richard

Acting Temporary Sergeant
EX/3877
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Kenneth Pickering was awarded the Military Medal for great courage and exemplary behaviour whilst carrying out commando operations under heavy enemy fire off the Yugoslavian coast.
Recommendation

PRESTON, Fred

Colour Sergeant
PLY/X 4178
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Billericay, Essex.
 
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

PRESTON, Martin Luther

Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)

Captain Martin Preston, S.A.U.D.F attached to 43RM Commando 'A' troop, was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage, determination, and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy.

PROCTOR, Bert

Corporal
PLY/X 103065
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Corporal Bert Proctor died at the 59th General Hospital in Italy after an accidental gunshot wound to the left side of his neck.

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

RANKIN, John

John Rankin 43RM Commando
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Paisley.
 
Source 
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 87 (1988).

RAVEN, Henry Hollies

Marine
PLY/X 107493
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Henry Raven died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.

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

RICHES, Ian Hurry

Major General
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Ian Hurry Riches, G.S.O.1 Special Service Group, was appointed Officer Commanding 43RM Commando in November 1944 [1][1a] .

ROBERTS, David Lister

Captain (later Major)
43RM Commando
43 Cdo. RM
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain David Roberts received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service whilst serving with 43RM Commando in the Mediterranean during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1945 [1] [2].

ROYLE, Frank

Corporal
CH/X 104572
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Frank Royle died during operations against the enemy held island of Brac.

SADLER, John

Marine
PLY/X.3867
43RM Commando
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worthing, Sussex.
 
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

SAUNDERS, Samuel John Albert

Marine
CH/X 109090
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Samuel Saunders died during an air attack on Vis, their base of operations against enemy held Dalmatian Islands. Son of Albert Edward and Elizabeth Saunders, of Barking, Essex.
Extract from the 43RM Commando War Diary
28th March 1944 Vis

SCHOOLEY, Ralph Gerald

Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Ralph Schooley, 'B' troop, died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia. He received a Mention in Despatches for "outstanding service whilst operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."
 
Sources

SIDDALL, Ernest

Marine
PO.X.112388
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Ernest Siddall received a Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean.

SIMISTER, Charles Arnold

Cpl Charles Simister MM 2 Commando
Corporal
7363858
No 2 Commando
43RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Charles Simister, attached to No 2 Commando from the RAMC, was one of the Commando contingent on board ML 307 during the raid at St Nazaire in March 1942.  He was one of those evacuated back to the UK after the raid. Remaining with No 2 Commando he later took part in operations includi

SMITH, Clifford William

Lance Corporal
7403479
43RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal  Clifford Smith, RAMC, attached 43RM Commando, was wounded on 22 September 1944 [1].  He was wounded a second time (remaining on duty) with 43RM Commando on 18 April 1945 at Lake Comacchio, Italy [2]

SMITH, Roy Montague

Cpl. Roy M. Smith 43RM Commando
Corporal
PLY/X 106635
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Roy Smith, 'A' troop, died in the blast from two enemy 88mm shells whilst leading his section during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy.
 

SNOWDEN, Fred

Marine Fred Snowden 43 Commando
Marine
EX/ 3248
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Fred Snowden died during operations on the enemy held island of Brac, Yugoslavia. 
Extract from the Stirling Observer Thursday 22 June 1944.

SQUIRE, John Robert

Johnny Squire 43 Commando
Marine
CH/X 106171
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine John Squire, 'A' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign in April 1945.
Recommendation
Op. 16-20 Apr. Advance North between R. Reno and Canals West of Argenta.

STEVENS, J.P.

Lieutenant (later Captain)
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 43RM Commando 'C' Troop since at least December 1943. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Malawi.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 88 (1989).

STICKNEY, John, G.

Corporal
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Corporal John Stickney served in the Balkans. Post war Firefighter at Rushden Fire Station, Market Harborough.
 
Sources
The book 'A Small War in the Balkans', author Michael McConville.

STOKOE, Edward George

Marine
EX/1061
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'A' Troop. Seriously wounded (leg amputation) by the explosion of a mine. Post war author of books about 43RM Commando. Member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.

TAYLOR, George

George Taylor 43 Commando
Marine
PO/X 107732
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Taylor died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
He received a Mention in Despatches for "outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."  

THEW, Edwin

Marine
PLY/X3563
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Edwin Thew was captured on 3 June 1944 during operations on the Dalmatian Island of Brac (Operation Flounced).
 
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.

WAKELING, James Dennis

James Wakeling 43 and 40 Commando
Acting Temporary Major
40RM Commando
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Major James Wakeling, 40RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for great courage and exemplary behaviour whilst carrying out commando operations under heavy enemy fire off the Yugoslavian coast [1][2].
Recommendation

WALSH, Joseph

Marine
EX/3846
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Joseph Walsh from Sheffield enlisted Royal Marines 28 February 1940. Marine Walsh, 43RM Commando, was captured on 23 May 1944 during operations on the Dalmatian Island of Miljet (Operation Foxhound).
 
Sources

WARD, Reginald Foster

Marine
PO/X 107762
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Reginald Ward died during operations in Italy. His Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Charles Henry and Ada Lena Ward, of Hull; husband of Hilda May Ward, of Doncaster, Yorkshire.
 
Sources

WILLIAMSON, Fred

Marine
CH/X 106447
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Fred Williamson died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery.

WOOD, R.W.J.

Marine
CH/X 106997
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Muswell Hill, London.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 95 (1992).
 

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