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SHEPHERD, J.A.

Marine
CH/X106976
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Faberstown nr Salisbury.

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

SHINN, William John

Sergeant
PO/X4277
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant William Shinn was wounded and captured on 9 June 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy. Enlisted 15 August 1939 former trade - Butcher. Originally from Ripley, Surrey, later resided Birmingham.
 
Sources

SIMPSON, R.S.

Lance Corporal
PO/X 108699
45RM Commando
47RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Sutton, Surrey.
 
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).

SLATER, Ivan John Guy

Marine
CH/X 113448
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
23.03.1944 enlisted Chatham. Formerly worked in the NAAFI.
10.06.1944 prisoner of war Sallanelles, Normandy.
27.07.1944 transferred to Marlag und Milad Nord Camp from Stalag XIIA.
1947 married Doreen Fraser.

Sources

SMETHURST, James, F.

Marine
PLY/X 112286
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Blackpool, Lancashire.
 
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
 

SMITH, Hugh Norman

Captain
263714
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Hugh Smith, R.A.M.C., attached to 45RM Commando, was awarded the M.C. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at the Merville, Normandy, on the 7th June 1944, and later at Breville on the 12th June 1944 [2]. 

SMITH, Jack John

Marine
PO/X118227
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Jack John Smith, a Lancashire Farmer, enlisted into the Royal Marines 7 April 1943. He was reported missing 7 June 1944 later confirmed prisoner of war at Sallenelles from 9th June 1944. Post war member of the Commando Association from Atherton, Manchester.

STAINSBY, W.

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
 

STAPLEY, Hugh John

Mne Hugh Stapley 45RMCommando
Marine
CH/X 3883
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Hugh Stapley died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of William George and Priscilla Marianne Stapley, of Penshurst, Kent [1][1a][2].
Extract from the Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser 

STEELE, Morris

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Hull.

Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).

Deaths registered in Hull August 1991 (born 18 May 1921).

STUART, Ronald

Corporal
PO/X 106959
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Ronald Stuart was awarded the Military Medal [1] for gallant and distinguished service June 1944 during operations at Franceville-Plage, Normandy [2][3].
Recommendation

SUCH, R.

Marine
EX/931
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Post war member of the Commando Association from Thornton Heath.

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

SULLIVAN, Harry

Marine
PLY/X 114535
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Commando Association newsletters 5 (1947), 7 (1948), 93 (1991), 94 (1992).
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.

SWEET, Dennis Percy

Original grave of Mne Sweet 45RM Commando
Marine
PO/X 120590
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Dennis Sweet died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of Percy Oliver Sweet and Laura Sweet, of Leicester.
 
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.

SYKES, John Charles

Lance Corporal
PO/X 106961
45RM Commando
Royall Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal Sykes was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, determination and great devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the assault over the Rhine [1].
Recommendation

SYMES, Robert Leonard

Original grave of Marine Symes 45RM Commando
Marine
PO/X 111878
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Robert Symes died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
 
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.

TASKER, John Norman

Corporal
EX/3490
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Corporal John Tasker was captured 8 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 (shows unit as 45RM) and WO392/7.

TATE, Alan

Aloan Tate MC, 45RM Commando
Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Alan Tate, 'E' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for courage and great devotion to duty during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, on the River Maas near Roermond [1][2].
Recommendation

TAYLOR, J.

Lance Corporal
EX. 3923
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Lance Corporal Taylor was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.

TEBENHAM, Bertie

Marine
PLY/X108622
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Guildford.
 
Sources
Obitauries in Commando Association newsletter 108 (1999).
List of RM Commandos from RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
 

THOMAS, Don

Corporal (later Major)
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war emigrated to Australia. Commissioned Royal Australian Infantry. Retired as Major [Sources: Commando Association newsletters 50, 63, 68 and 75.]
 

THOMAS, Kenneth Edwin

Marine
PLY/X 111986
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Kenneth Thomas died during operations in Germany. His Commando were engaged in operations at the River Weser at Stolzenau.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.

THOMAS, Ronald

Marine
EX/4263
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Ronald Thomas died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of David and Ada Thomas; husband of Mary Thomas, of Paisley, Renfrewshire.

THOMAS, Thomas

Lt. DC 'Tommy' Thomas MC
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Thomas Thomas was seconded to the Royal Marines from the South Africa Union Defence Force.

THOMPSON, David

Marine
44RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Coedpoeth, Wrexham.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
 

THOMPSON, Keith

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Lincolnshire.
 
Sources
[1] Commando Association Newsletter 100 (1995).
[2] List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
 
Notes

THOMPSON, William Simon

Marine
PO/X107756
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
William Simon Thompson, a Butcher from Northumberland, enlisted into the Royal Marines in October 1941. Marine Thompson, 45RM Commando, was wounded in June 1944 and taken prisoner of war in Normandy, France.

TIMMINS, John Robert

John Robert Timmins 45RM Commando
Marine
EX/3481
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Robert Timmins from Gateshead died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of Charles and Annie Timmins, of Bensham, Co. Durham.
 
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.

TOWLER, Douglas

Douglas Towler 45RM Commando
Marine
EX/ 4188
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Marine Douglas Towler from Aberdeen was awarded the Military Medal for distinguished service on the night of the Elbe crossing in 1945.
Recommendation
Crossing of the River Elbe and capture of Lauenberg 29th April 1945.

VENNER, J.

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in ' B' Troop. Last known residing St. Leonards on Sea, East Sussex.
 
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 87 (1988).
 

WALDRON, Robert, T.

Marine
PLY/X4226
45RM Commando
40RM Commando
3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines

Service included 40 RM Commando, 45RM Commando, and 3 Commando Brigade. Member of the Commando Association from Aldershot, Hampshire.

WALES, Frederick Edward

Original grave of Mne Frederick Wales 45RM Commando
Marine
PO/X 120575
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Frederick Wales, 'A' Troop, died when hit by enemy machine gun fire during operations at Brachterbeek. His Section Officer, Lieutenant Robert Cory, and Marine Wheeler were wounded.
 
Sources
CWGC.

WALKER, James

Marine
EX/3379
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Walker died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WALKER, James Walter

Marine
EX/4267
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine James Walter Walker, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WATSON, Gilbert

Marine
CH/X 114698
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Gilbert Watson, 'E' Troop, was killed in acion on the beach at Normandy, France. Son of David and Annie Watson, of Highfield, Co. Durham.

WATSON, John Arthur

Corporal
EX/4269
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal John Watson was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Normandy. He has no known grave. Son of Arthur and Hannah Isabel Watson.

WEBB, Alfred Allen

Lance Corporal
PO/X2852
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Alfred Allen Webb, a Shop Assistant from Ayr, enlisted in the Royal Marines 23 November 1937. At some time after August 1943 he joined 45RM Commando. Lance Corporal Webb was captured on 8 June 1944 at Sallenelles, Normandy, and remained a prisoner of war until May 1945. 
 

WELSH, Cliff

Marine
PLY/X105503
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
A founder member of 45 RM Commando and Vickers Machine Gunner in ‘F’ Troop part of a Support Troop. On the run-in to Sword Beach on D-Day his landing Craft was sunk by the German Gun Batteries. He swam ashore with his MMG on three life belts.

WEST, Edward David

Edward West 43RM Commando
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).

WHEELER, -

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Marine Wheeler,  'A' Troop, was wounded 23 January 1945 by enemy machine gun fire during operations at Brachterbeek. His Section Officer, Lieutenant Robert Cory, and  Marine Wales were also wounded. Marine Frederick Wales later died of his wounds.
 
Sources

WHITAKER, Frank

Marine
CH/X 3815
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Frank Whitaker died at sea during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Frank and Ellen Ann Whitaker, of Burnley, Lancashire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

WHITE, Brian Granville

Captain
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Brian White, the Adjutant of the Commando since its formation, died during operations at Normandy.
 
Sources
CWGC.
The book A Plain Russet-Coated Captain by Capt. John Day.
 

WHITE, Ronald Douglas

Sergeant
PO/X 1898
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Ronald White died during operations at Normandy, France.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/138.

WHITEHEAD, Robert Harvey

Marine
CH/X111121
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
---.---.1939 resided with family in Carshalton, Surrey.
10.11.1942 enlisted Royal Marines at Chatham. Former civil trade Painter.
10.06.1944 prisoner of war until 28 April 1945. Captured at Sallenelles, Normandy.
 
Sources

WILCOX, Reginald Alan

Marine
PO/X 102113
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Reginald Wilcox, 'E' Troop, died of wounds (shrapnel wounds head) during operations at Normandy, France. He had been wounded on 20 August 1944. Son of Henry Lawrence Wilcox, and Edith Beatrice Wilcox, of West Bromwich, Staffordshire.
 
Sources

WILD, Frank

Grave of Mne Frank Wild 45RM Commando
Marine
CH/X 101138
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Frank Wild died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Son of George Thomas Wild and Ada Isobel Wild, of Lee, London.
 
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.

WILLIAMS, Robert

Marine
PLY/X 106817
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Williams died at sea during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Ellis Thomas Williams and Margaret Elizabeth Williams, of Denbigh.
 
Sources
CWGC.

WILSON, Sidney William

Marine
CH/X 110612
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Sidney Wilson of 10 Priory Road Cambridge died from burns sustained when a military truck in which he was travelling overturned and caught fire at Broadbridge Heath near Horsham. Twenty three other Royal Marines were injured.
 
Sources

WILSON, William Alan

Sergeant
EX/4194
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant William Wilson, 'E' Troop, died during operations at the village of Wangelau on the road from Lauenberg to Lubeck. After a short artillery barrage 'A' and 'E' Troops entered the village and took 130 prisoners.

WINSTON, Peter Stanley

Peter Stanley Winston 45RM Commando
Original grave of Lieut. Peter Winston 45RM Commando
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Peter Winston died during operations at Bell Isle*, Osen, Netherlands. Son of John Henry Ernest and Winifred Winston, of Sanderstead, Surrey. Educated at Whitgift School, Croydon. Commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant 6 November 1943.

Sources

WODCKE, A.E.

Private
7263275
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
R.A.M.C. attached 45RM Commando was reported missing 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy believed prisoner of war later confirmed no longer missing.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77 and 82.

WOOD, Ronald

Corporal
PO/X106973
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Enlisted into the Royal Marines 8 July 1941. Served in the Commandos from August 1943 until 3 December 1945 when posted 33 Bn., Royal Marines. 4 April 1946 released Class A. Married to Irene.

WOODS, Stanley

Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Whiston, Liverpool.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 105 (1997).
 

WORSLEY, Stanley

Stan Worsley 45RM Commando
Marine Stan Worsley 45RM Commando
Marine
PO/X121876
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Educated Leicester Road Council School. Employed prior to enlistment at Harrison and Co. Ltd., Manchester. Enlisted Royal Marines 19 October 1943. Trade on enlistment Engineer.
19.12.1943 RM Training Group.
12.04.1944 RM Commando.

WRIGHT, Alfred

Marine
PO/X 3893
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alfred Wright, 'E' Troop, died during operations on the French coast at Normandy. Son of James and Edith Wright, of Dagenham, Essex.
 
Sources
CWGC.

WRIGHT, Trevor Desmond

Lieutenant
178439V
45RM Commando
South African Tank Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Trevor Wright, SA Forces attached to 45RM Commando,  died [1] during the period the Commando were engaged in operations at Osnabruck.
 

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