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Displaying 1 - 167 of 167'Brac - Operation Flounced'
Wednesday, May 31, 1944
Location
Island of Brac, formerly Yugoslavia
Croatia
43° 18' 17.6076" N, 16° 39' 9.756" E
- Lieutenant Colonel J.M.T.F. Churchill, D.S.O., M.C. embarked from Vis as the Commanding Officer of a Force consisting of 43RM Commando, some commandos from 2 Special Service Brigade HQ, the Raiding Support Regiment, a company of the 2nd Highland Light Infantry, and 111 Field Regiment R.A. This was a diversionary attack on the German Garrison of Brac to draw off German Forces who were launching an offensive against the Yugo-Slav National Army of Liberation in Bosnia.
'Dubrovnik - Operation Floxo'
Saturday, October 28, 1944
Location
Dubrovnik
Croatia
42° 39' 2.376" N, 18° 5' 39.912" E
Operation lasted into November.
'RM Commando Officers Aug.1943.'
Navy Lists August 1943 RM Commando officers.
'Solta - Operation Detained 111'
Sunday, September 17, 1944
Location
Solta
Dalmatian Islands
43° 23' 13.1748" N, 16° 17' 15.0756" E
Formerly part of Yugoslavia.
2 Commando Brigade, Dalmatian Islands Operations
Sunday, January 16, 1944
Location
Vis, Yugoslavia
Croatia
43° 2' 41.298" N, 16° 6' 16.5024" E
Commando operations on or from the Dalmatian islands.
Read more here in our No 2 Commando History section.
43RM Cdo. Officers Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
43RM Commando Commanders
Lieutenant Colonel R.W.B. Simonds RM.
Lieutenant Colonel I.F. McAlpine (Army).
Lieutenant Colonel I.H.Riches RM.
A breakdown of the Grohote raiding force
THE ATTACK ON THE GERMAN HELD VILLAGE OF GROHOTE IN THE ISLAND OF SOLTA, DALMATIA. SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 1944. SOMETIMES KNOWN AS "DETAINED 1".
A Return in 1973 to Yugoslavia
Written by Henry Brown OBE, Secretary of the Commando Association and first published in Commando Association newsletter 57 of September 1973. Image from our archive [view here] depicts Colonel Jack Churchill and his brother General Tom Churchill during the visit.
ABBOTT, Geoffrey
Corporal
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
'B' Troop Signaller.
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 at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
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].
ASH, C.W.
Sergeant
PO/X106520
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
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.
BAKER, Arthur Ernest
Marine
PO/ 4909
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Horley, Surrey.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 80 (1985).
Commando Association newsletter 80 (1985).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 87 (1988).
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].
BASFORD, Herbert Frederick
Marine
CH/X 108672
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Herbert Basford served in 'B' troop.
Sources
CVA Gallery entry.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
[Image] Lorraine Gove (granddaughter).
BAZELEY, Ralph Whitfield
Captain
279915
43RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Captain Ralph Bazeley MB was the Medical Officer attached to 43RM Commando.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 issued March 2002.
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
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].
BRADBURY, Frederick H.
Marine
EX/3430
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from York.
Sources
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BROADBENT, Walter Charles
Marine
PLY/X 108352
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Redditch, Worcestershire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 117 (Sept. 2003).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 117 (Sept. 2003).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
BROCK, J.A.
Marine
EX/3707
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
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
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).
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).
CARRINGTON, Frederick
Corporal
PO/X109438
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'F' Troop.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
[Image] His son Michael Carrington.
CASEY, Patrick
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Leeds, Yorkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
CATCHPOLE, Frank Ernest
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]
CLARKSON, Thomas
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Southfields, Northampton.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
CLINTON, Reginald Arthur
Sergeant
EX/4443
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Reginald Clinton died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Edward and Mary Clinton, of Winchester; husband of Joan Mary Clinton, of Winchester.
COLLINS, Robert
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bath.
[Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109].
COOPER, Christopher
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 21 November 1939. Posted 2nd Bn., RM. 43 RM Commando from 1 August 1943.
Image and postings
Lizzie Cooper, daughter.
COOPER, William George Albert
Marine
PO/X 108241
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Cooper 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.
COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice
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.
COULSON, John
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Yorkshire
[Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109].
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).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 88 (1989).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
DAVIES, Richard
-
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: Commando Association newsletter 68 (1979).
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).
DRIDGE, Arthur Frederick
Marine
EX/4465.
40RM Commando
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hampton, Middlesex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Assocation newsletter 115 (2002).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
DURNFORD-SLATER, John Frederick
Brigadier
41090
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches
On the 28th June 1940 Captain J.F. Durnford-Slater was appointed Lieut. Colonel and ordered to raise and command No 3 Commando after volunteering for Special Service whilst Adjutant of the 23rd Medium and Heavy Training Regt., RA.
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 at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Ernest and Alice Fowler, of Brightside, Sheffield.
FRENCH, Richard Douglas
Sergeant
EX/ 3226
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Bar to the Military Medal
Sergeant Richard French, 'A' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for distinguished service in the field while operating with the Army [1].
FROST, George
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
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
GALLAGHER, J.E.
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Romford, Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
GALLON, Thomas Christopher Dennison
Temporary Sergeant
EX/3235
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Thomas Gallon 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
Operation Flounced, ref Map Yugoslavia 1/100000 sheet 109.
GAMBON, John Albert
Marine
PO/X110116
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Image source: Phil Gambon, son.
Enlisted Royal Marines aged 18 at RM Lympstone 22 January 1942. Released Class 'A' 30 May 1946.
GARSON, Andrew
Marine
PO/X 108150
43RM Commando
royal ma
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Andrew Garson died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Andrew Alexander Garson and Jessie Garson, of Holm, Orkney.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
GARTSIDE, Stanley William
Marine
EX 3753
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Stanley Gartside, Motor Transport (MT) Section, received a Mention in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [1][1A][2].
GOODRICH, Kenneth John
Marine
CH/X 108489
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Kenneth Goodrich died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of John F. Goodrich and Annie F. J. Goodrich, of Shirley, Croydon, Surrey. Educated at Addiscombe New College. Formerly employed Barclays Bank in Gracechurch Street.
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 at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 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
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 at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Eric and Edith Gregory, of Siddal, Halifax.
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).
HARRISON, Gerald Norman
Sergeant
PO/x111447
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Details of service in 43RM Commando not known.
[Source: Burma Star Association Membership List.]
HEY, Richard
Marine
EX/ 3746
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Richard Hey died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Richard and Sarah E. Hey, of Stainland, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HIRST, Leslie
Marine
EX/ 3313
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Leslie Hirst died during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy. Son of Thomas and Mabel Hirst; husband of Minnie Hirst, of Halifax, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
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. His Commando were engaged in a raid on the enemy held island of Miljet. Son of Frederick William and Louie Hooper.
HOPKINS, Robert
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bedfont, Middx.
[Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109].
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. Son of Richard Stephen and Emma Louise Hoverd, of Morden, Surrey.
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
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. Son of George Thomas Hurst and Annie Elizabeth Hurst, of Gedling, Nottinghamshire.
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. Son of George and Lily Ingram, of Hayle, Cornwall.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
IREDALE, Walter Harker
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. Son of Charles and Lucy Ellen Ivens, of Hull.
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
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
28th March 1944 Vis
JEFFS, Ronald
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. Enlisted Royal Marines 2 May 1941.
JENKINS, William Glyn
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.
KEANE, Leonard Henry Hugh
Marine
CH/X111754
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Leonard Keane died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of Arthur and Hannah Ida Keane, of Perth, Western Australia.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KIDDLE, Reginald
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
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
LANDON, Clifford
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Llanelli.
[Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109].
LASKEY, Cyril
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. Son of Edward and Evelyn Elsie Laskey; husband of Winifred Laskey, of Beeston Hill, Leeds, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
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
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
MACALPINE, Ian Ferguson
Lieutenant Colonel
135469
No 6 Commando
Black Watch
Mentioned in Despatches
Private Ian Ferguson Macalpine was commissioned Lieutenant on 22 June 1940 [1].
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. Son of Alexander and Dolina MacLean, of Ullapool, Ross and Cromarty.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MADDIN, Terence
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Romford, Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
MAIDWELL, Percy Scott
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.
MAISEY, Jack Ernest William
Marine
PLY/X 104313
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Jack Maisey died in Yugoslavia. At the time of his death his Commando had just been involved in operations on Solta (Operation Detained 111). Son of Frederick William and Jeanne Louisa Maisey, of Swindon, Wiltshire.
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
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.
July 1944 joined 43 RM Commando operating at the time from the island of Vis. Later operations included Montenegro and Lake Comacchio, Italy.
MCNULTY, James
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 (2002).
MCVEIGH, Charles
Marine
PO/X 108868
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Charles McVeigh died during operations on the enemy held island of Miljet, Yugoslavia.
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].
NEVIN, James Davidson
Marine
PO/X 105139
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine James Nevin died of illness at the Military E.M.S. Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham. Son of Thomas Henry and Agnes Nevin, of Newburn [1][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
Recommendation
NUNNS, Malcolm Reeve
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.
ODENDAAL, Jacobus Russell
Corporal (Acting Temporary Sergeant)(later Captain)
PO.X.4187
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Acting Sergeant Jacobus Odendaal, 40RM Commando, was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) for bravery in saving the life of two airmen when an aircraft crashed in a wood on the Isle of Wight [1][1a][Linked Content below].
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.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
PARKINSON-CUMINE, Ralph Nicholas
Captain
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Ralph Parkinson-Cumine MC, 'B' troop, was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Korea. His Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B.
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
POLLARD, William George
Marine
PO/X 115039
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine William Pollard died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of William John and Lillian Harriet Pollard, of South Harrow, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC.
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
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. Son of Henry and Mary Hollies Raven, of Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire.
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].
ROBINSON, A.D.
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Crewe, Cheshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 45 (1967).
ROBINSON, D.D.W.
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Crewe, Cheshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
ROBSON, Thomas
Marine
PLY/X2596
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Died in service
Marine Thomas Robson died of accidental drowning at Kowloon whilst deployed to Hong Kong. He was attached to HM Motor Fishing Vessel 1044 at the time. He had previously received a Mention in Despatches for "outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."
ROYLE, Frank
Corporal
CH/X 104572
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Frank Royle died during operations on the enemy held Dalmation island of Brac.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
SABERTON, Edward Charles
Lance Corporal
CH/X101281
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal Edward Saberton was awarded the Military Medal for outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy.
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).
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
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. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the Allied Armies in Italy.
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
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
SIMMONDS, Robert William Barrow
Colonel
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Simmonds, Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Royal Marines since 1942, was appointed Commanding Officer 43RM Commando on its formation in August 1943. He remained as such until September 1944.
SKINNER, Reginald James
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'C' Troop.
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 (Cpl. 43RM Cdo) last letter
The last letter home of Corporal Roy Montague Smith, which can be downloaded above, was written 5 days before he died serving with 43RM Commando in Italy. There are other letters including letters of condolence in our Gallery entry for him.
Courtesy of Corporal Smith's nephew Roy Smith.
SMITH, Roy Montague
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
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 (43RM Cdo) - newspaper article about award
Type: Files
Year of Publishing: 2023
Keywords: 43RM Commando, David Losban, Johnny Squire, Military Medal
Norwood News 10 August 1945. Report about the award of the Military Medal to Marine Johnny Squire for saving the life of his friend Marine David Losban in 1945 at Argenta, Italy. Both were in 43RM Commando.
SQUIRE, John Robert
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.
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).
STEVENS, Richard Leonard
Acting Temporary Colour Sergeant
PO/X1095
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Richard Leonard Stevens from Nottingham enlisted into the Royal Marines on 8 February 1932. He joined 43RM Commando sometime after their formation in August 1943.
Colour Sergeant Stevens was captured on 23 May 1944 on Miljet Island Dalmatia during Operation Foxhound.
Colour Sergeant Stevens was captured on 23 May 1944 on Miljet Island Dalmatia during Operation Foxhound.
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
Marine
PO/X 107732
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Taylor died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of Harold and Elsie Taylor, of Derby; grandson of Mrs. M. Ward, of Derby.
TAYLOR, Thomas Archer Smith
Temporary Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Thomas Taylor received a Mention in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 36903, page 518.
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.
TUGWELL, Arthur
Corporal
EX/ 4439
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Arthur Tugwell died during at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the Allied Armies in Italy. Son of Robert John and Martha Thomson, of Kearsley, Lancashire; husband of Alice Thomson, of Kearsley.
WAKELING, James Dennis
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 at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy, and has no known grave. Son of Charles Henry and Ada Lena Ward, of Hull; husband of Hilda May Ward, of Bentley, Doncaster, Yorkshire. Formerly employed as Foreman of a Grocery Dealers.
WEBB, Edward Norman
Marine
EX/1221
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edward Webb died at the 58th Field Dressing Station, Italy, of wounds inflicted during operations at Lake Comacchio and Argenta. Son of Alfred and Lilian Webb; husband of Mary Elizabeth Webb, of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.
Sources
WEST, Edward David
Marine
CH/X114083
43RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
13.10.1943 enlisted Royal Marines aged 17, date of service from 09/08/1944 (18th birthday).
01.02.1945 joined 43RM Commando, 2 Commando Brigade, from HMS St. Angelo (shorebase Naval HQ at Fort St Angelo, Malta).
WILLIAMS, Emrys
Marine
PLY/X107514
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Swansea.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 77 (1983).
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 77 (1983).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
WILLIAMS, Harold Denzil
Sergeant
43RM Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Whipton, Leicestershire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
WILLIAMS, L.F.
Marine
PO/X109981
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
WILLIAMS, R.J.
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Tredegar, Gwent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
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.
WILSON, Michael
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bristol.
[Source: Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109].
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).
WOODGER, Hornby Edgar
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Wrotham, Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
YOUNGMAN, Fred
Marine
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Image source: Collection of Sgt. Jack Gordon 43 RM Cdo. courtesy of his son Jeff.
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