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Extract from the Navy Lists
Source: National Library of Scotland website.
Commanding Officer —
2nd in Command — Act. Temp. Maj. A.L. Blake MC
Act. Tempy. Maj. I. N. N. Beadle MC.
Captains
Act. Capt. J.E. Day
45RM Cdo. Officers, June'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
45RM Cdo. Officers, Oct.'44
Extract from the Navy Lists
45RM Commando
Formed at Burley in the first week of August 1943 as No. 45 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, from the disbanded 5th RM Battalion. Their first Commanding Officer was Lt. Col. N.C. Ries. There followed hard training with those unfit or unsuitable being removed to other duties. In September the Commando moved to billets at Ayr.
On formation there were five fighting Troops - 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'E' Troops. 'F' Troop was the Heavy Weapons Troop. 'H' Troop was the Headquarters troop which included Signals and Intelligence sections , Motor Transport and Administration.
45RM Commando E Troop 1944
ABERDIEN, Archibald
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Achives file WO392/7.
ADAMS, H.K
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ADAMS, H.L.
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ADAMS, James
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF) (shows service number).
AHERN, Patrick
Sergeant Patrick Ahern, 'E' Troop, died of wounds inflicted during operations on 23rd January 1945 at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, specifically when his Troop were ordered to attack and obtain a bridgehead on the Montforterbeek Dyke.
Sources
CWGC.
The Story of 45RM Commando (published for Veterans in 1946).
ALDRIDGE, F.
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
ALVEY, John
Lieutenant Alvey was reported missing during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands. Post war member of the Commando Association from Oxfordshire.
Sources
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties on Operation Bell Island II.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued February 2004.
ARLEN, Richard George

ARMSTRONG, Alfred
ASHBROOK, Edward, Priestnall

Post war recipient of the Legion d'Honneur.
Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
[image] Adrian Ashbrook (son).
ATKINSON, Jacob
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
ATKINSON, R.C.
AYLETT, Basil McGonigle

BAILEY, James, W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Rainham.
Commando Association newsletters 93 and 120.
BAKER, Denis Arthur Albert
Marine Denis Baker died In Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the attack on Leese after crossing the River Weser.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
The Story of 45RM Commando (a small book published for veterans in 1946).
BAKER, K.R.
Source
List of RM Commandos provided by Ron Youngman (CA Secretary and CBF).
BAKER, Leonard
Marine Leonard Baker died at sea during operations at Normandy on DDay.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BARNES, Bernard
Post war member of the Commando Association from Richmond, Surrey.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 107 (1998).
BARTHOLOMEW, Brian
BASS, Keith James

BASTABLE, John
John Bastable served in 'B' troop.
BAUGH, B.L.
BAXTER, Richard Fraser
BEACH, Edward Bert
Corporal Edward Beach died during operations in Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BEADLE, Ian Nigel Neville

BEAUMONT, R.E.
[Source: Commando Association Lost Legions List 2].
BEAVEN, Harwood Frederick George

- 1946/47 serving in a Commando Training team attached to the French Commando School in Algiers*.
- 1948 awarded the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star by the French Government *.
BEAVER, S.
BEDDALL, Hugh Richard Muir

Also served in 1st Special Service/Commando Brigade HQ.
BELL, Robert
BELLARS, H.J.A.
Mne. Bellars was wounded during operations in Holland.
BENNETT, Frank
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bracknell, Berkshire.
BENNETT, Henry
BENSON, John
Marine John Benson died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
BIDMEAD, Arthur
Corporal Arthur Bidmead died of wounds at the 6th Canadian General Hospital, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/127.
BLAKE, Alfred Lapthorn
BONIFACE, C.F.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne, Sussex.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
BONIFACE, William George
BOOTHROYD, Gordon
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BOYLE, E.
BRADLEY, L.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 2.
BRIDGES, John Louis
BROADHURST, Jeffrey

BROCKBANK, Maurice Chester
BRODERICK, Wilfred Joseph
BROOKER, T.C.
BROOKS, Arthur Robert
Corporal Arthur Brooks died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.
BROWN, Albert
BUDGEN, W.J.
BULLOCK, Geoffrey, H.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Stockport, Cheshire.
BURROWS, Derrick Trevor
Lieutenant Derrick Burrows, 'Y' troop, was killed whilst administering morphia to a wounded marine during operations at the River Aller. He received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group. Son of Percy Charles and Claudia Emelene Burrows, of Old Windsor, Berkshire.
BURTON, Francis Gerard
CAIGER, H.J.

CAIRNS, Stanley
Marine Stanley Cairns died during operations at Normandy.
CAKEBREAD, Derrick
Mne. Cakebread served in 'A' troop.
CALDER, Harry Watt


Private Harry Calder, RAMC attached to 40 RM Commando, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his outstanding gallantry during operations at Lake Comacchio. [1]
CALLAR, Eric, R.
CAMPBELL, Finlay David
Son of David and Rebecca Campbell.
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
[3] National Records of Scotland - Statutory Registers of Births 504/B 2 - Parish of Ardgour and Kingairloch, County of Argyll.
CANN, Bernard Lawrence
CANTRELL, N.V.G.
CARTER, E.H.
Marine Cole was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
CARTER, William
Corporal William Carter was reported missing presumed killed during operations at Normandy. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/128.
CASPER, Peter
CASSIDY, G.A.
Member of the Commando Association from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
CHAPMAN, D.T.
CLARK, Donkin
Post war member of the Commando Association from Cullercoats, Northumberland.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
CLARKE, Reginald James
Marine Reginald Clarke was killed in overcoming an enemy post as his Commando entered Osnabruck, Germany.
Sources
CWGC.
The Story of 45RM Commando (published 1946 for Veterans).
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
COCKS, John Sidney
CWGC.
COHEN, Isaac
Corporal Isaac Cohen died during operations at Normandy.
COLE, J.
Marine Cole was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
COLLINS, Frederick Edward

Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Stamford, Lincolnshire.
CONATY, Alan Craba
CONNOR, Kenneth, G.
Served in 'HQ' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bristol.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 103.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
COOK, Alfred Charles Armistice

COOK, Harold Anthony
Sergeant Harold Cook received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. Member of the Commando Association from Broughton, Lancashire.
COOK, Peter Donald
COOPER, E.T.W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Reading, Berkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
CORBYN, Edwin Peter
Marine Edwin Corbyn died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.
CORDON, Thomas Mason
CORY, Robert Charles Elderton
- Lieutenant Cory also served at Commando Group.
- 21 November 1945 promoted Acting Captain.*
CROMPTON, William
Marine William Crompton died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
CROOKS, James, K.
CROUCH, Walter
Marine Walter Crouch died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
CULLEN, Michael
CURRAN, A.E.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Audenshaw, Manchester.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 4.
CUTTING, Vincent

Colour Sergeant Vincent Cutting RM was from Little Hulton, Greater Manchester. He also served in 41 and 45RM Commando [1].
His son Gunner Robert Steven Cutting, 29 Commando Regiment RA, was killed on active service in Northern Ireland [View ROH entry] [2].
DANGERFIELD, Edward Charles
Marine Edward Dangerfield died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
DAVIES, Osmond
Lance Corporal Osmond Davies, 'E' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
The Story of 45RM Commando, published 1946 for veterans.
DAVIS, Kenneth William John
DAY, John Eddy
- 1946/47 serving in a Commando Training team attached to the French Commando School in Algiers*.
- 1948 awarded the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star by the French Government *.
DE'ATH, Ian Dudley


DEACON, William George
DIAMOND, William
Served in 'A' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Dalkeith.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
DONALD, Matthew Ewing
DRYBURGH, Alexander Crystal
Lance Corporal Alexander Dryburgh died during operations at Normandy.
DUCHAN, John Joseph

DUNKERLEY, Piers Montague
April 1944 (Lieutenant) RM Holding Commando [2].
6 June 1944, 45RM Commando 'B' Troop, Normandy, France [3a][3b].
DUNLOP, James Manson
EARL, Arthur John
Marine Arthur Earl died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
EASTER, S.J.
EMUSS, Frederick

EVANS, Humphrey Ap
FALCONAR, Oswald Bernard
FENTON, Bernard Charles Sydney

Marine Bernard Fenton died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FENWICK, John Lindsay
FINLAY, William
Sergeant William Finlay died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FLETCHER, Colin Evan Boulton

FOLKES, E.A.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worcestershire.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
FORBES, Ernest William
Marine Ernest Forbes died during operations at Normandy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
FORSTER, A.
Corporal Forster was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
FOSTER, Bernard Basil
GAGE, Harold Arthur
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
GALE, Anthony
GARDEN, George, G.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Aberdeen.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (March 2002).
GAY, George
Post war member of the Commando Association from Gillingham, Dorset.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
GAYLER, D.
Marine Gayler was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
GEORGE, Kenneth Robert
Marine Kenneth George died as a result of an accidental fall at Tung Chung, Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/131.
Notes
Commando Unit as per CWGC entry. The title was redesignated to 45 Commando RM this year.
GEORGE, Rex
GIBSON, T.
[Source: National Archives file ADM 201/111].
GLADWIN, Ernest James
Marine Ernest Gladwin was reported missing presumed died during operations at Normandy, France. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
GOOCH
GOODENOUGH, Frank John Edward

GRACE, Clifford Mansell
GRAY, Alexander, G.
GRAY, William Nicol
GREEN, Norman

GREWCOCK, Eric Edward Douglas
Captain Eric Grewcock, 'A' troop, died during operations at Normandy.
GRIMSEY, John Henry
GYNES, Edward George
HAINES, Ronald
Post war member of the Commando Association from Exeter.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
HALL, George Stanley

Marine George Hall died at Worthing Central Hospital, Sussex, from an accidental gunshot wound sustained during a live fire training exercise.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
[Image] His great nephew Jordan Savage.
HALL, John
Marine John Hall died during operations in France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
HALSTEAD, James
HANES, Ron
Post war member of the Commando Association. He was the licensee at various premises in Cheshire in the 1950's including The Rifleman's Arms, Wilmslow, the Woodcourt Hotel, Sale, and the Ram's Head, Disley, before moving in the 1960's to the Noah's Ark in Plymouth then the Crampton Hotel, Littlehampton.
HANNAH, H.
Marine Hannah was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
HARBORNE, Leslie Thomas
HARDEN, Henry Eric, VC, (45RM Cdo), London Gazette
The citation published in the London Gazette 6th March 1945 for the award of the Victoria Cross to Lance -Corporal Henry Eric Harden RAMC attached to 45RM Commando for action in NW Europe.
HARDEN, LCpl. Henry Eric, VC


HARRINGTON, Thomas Frederick
Marine Thomas Harrington from Great Cornard, Sudbury, died during operations at Normandy, France.
CWGC.
Suffolk and Essex Free Press 09 August 1945, page 12.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
HARRIS, Ian Walter

HARRISON, Thomas
HAVILLE, John
HAW, Reginald
HEATON, Ernie
HENDERSON, W.K.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Falkirk.
HOBBINS, William

CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HOLMES, Peter Leslie

Read an article about his life written by his niece here: Mne P.L. HOLMES.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
HUMPHRIES, Arthur, W.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/188/292.
ISAACS, Walter A.
Also served in 3 Commando Brigade HQ. Post war member of the Commando Association from Winchmore Hill, London,
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
JACKSON, George Thomas

JACOB, Sydney George
JONES, John, E.
JONES, K.G.
Marine Jones was wounded in January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
JONES, Melton
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (Sept.1996).
KEMP, Arthur John
Marine Arthur Kemp died during operations at Normandy.
KENNEDY, Wallace Edward

KEOUGH, Richard James

Marine Richard Keough, 'C' Troop, was killed in overcoming an enemy post as his Commando entered Osnabruck, Germany.
CWGC.
The Story of 45RM Commando (published 1946 for Veterans).
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/133.
[Image] The War Illustrated magazine.
KERR, Francis
KERSHAW, Frederick
Marine Frederick Kershaw died on D Day during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KIGHT, J.J.
R.A.M.C. attached 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Auckland, New Zealand.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7.
KING, Cyril
Marine Cyril King died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
KING, James

KIRBY, R.H.W.
KNOTT, John Terence
Corporal John Knott died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations by the River Weser at Stolzenau.
LAIDLER, Wilfred Kenneth
LAING, James Hardie
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 104/133.
1st Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
Notes
LAY, Gordon
Marine Gordon Lay died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
The Story of 45RM Commando, published 1946 for veterans.
LEACH, A.J.H.
Also served Commando Group HQ. Post war member of the Commando Associattion from Lancing.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
LEE, Clifford
Post war member of the Commando Association from Norwich.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
LEE, Edward James

LEE, Leslie Leonard
LILLEY, Sidney
Served in 'D' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cardiff.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 98.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
LINDSAY, T.S.
Private Lindsay, R.A.M.C. attached 45RM Commando, was wounded 27/28 January 1945 during operations in Western Europe (Bell Isle).
LODGE, Alfred
Post war member of the Commando Association from Yorkshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 117 (Feb. 2003).
LONGBOTTOM, Claude Stanley
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eccles, Manchester.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (Sept. 2001).
LOVETT, Thomas Albert
LYON, Charles Adam
Marine Charles Lyon died during operations in the vicinity of Brachterbeek and Montforterbeek, Netherlands.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
MACDONALD, John
Post war member of the Commando Association from North Kessock, Inverness.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
MACLEOD, I.A.M.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Caterham.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 8.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MAHY, N.W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 8.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MANLEY, Leonard Herbert
Marine Leonard Manley was reported missing at sea presumed died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MANNING, H.J.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bristol, Avon.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
MARSDEN, Herbert
Post war member of the Commando Association from Blackpool.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association Newsletter 100 (1995).
MARSHALL, Leonard John
Post war member of the Commando Association from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeted in 112 (March 2001).
MARSHALL, Thomas Bateson
Marine Thomas Marshall died In Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Wesel.
MARTIN, A.G.
MASON, Richard
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Teeside.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 102 (1996).
MCFATTER, John
Marine John McFatter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.
MCGARRY, James
MCINTOSH, Nathaniel Mair
Marine Nathaniel McIntosh died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MCKEOWN, Daniel
Marine Daniel McKeown died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MCMULLEN, Mike
MCNULTY, Herbert

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 104/134.
1st Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
[Image] Julia Wells.
Notes
MCPAKE, Charles
Marine Charles McPake died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
MELLISH, W.
Marine Mellish was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
MENDUM, Stanley, M.
MERRY, Robert Wilfred
11 January 1967 Warrant Officer 1, Small Arms School Corps, commissioned Captain (QM).
MEYAN, G.
Marine Meyan served in 'E' Troop.
MIDDIS, Francis
Post war member of the Commando Association from Challock, Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 103 (1996).
MIDDLEDITCH, Alan Eveleigh
MILLS, William

Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Milton of Campsie, Glasgow.
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
[Image] From the collection of Bob Yaxley 45RM Cdo. 'E' Troop.
MITCHELL, Albert
Marine Albert Mitchell died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MONEY, Douglas Anthony William

Named on the Oxfordshire Constabulary WW2 Roll of Honour
MOORE, George
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
[1] Commando Association newsletter 100 (1995).
[2] List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
Notes may be ident with CH/X 105740 Marine G.C. Moore in source [2] above.
MORGAN, Arthur John
Post war member of the Commando Association from Corby.
MORGAN, John Thomas
RQMS Morgan was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) June 1945. Post war member of the Commando Association from Devon.
London Gazette 37119, page 2961 (HM Birthday Honours).
Commando Association newsletter 93 and 106.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
MOSLEY, Claude

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 104/130.
1 Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
MOY, E.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
MOYNAN, G.H.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Horsham.
Sources
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
MULHALL, Alexander
MUNDY, Syd

[Image] From the collection of Mne. Stan Worsley 45RM Commando 'E' Troop.
MURPHY, William Hamilton
Marine William Murphy died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
MYERS, Leslie
Corporal Leslie Myers died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
NEAL, G.H.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Eastbourne, Sussex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
NELSON, Peter
Lieutenant Peter Nelson, Signals Officer, was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
The History of 45RM Commando page 15, published 1946 for those who had served.
NEWELL, Aubrey John
NEWMAN, Vincent George
NOAKES, William James


NUTTER, Henry
Sergeant Henry Nutter died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
OGLE, J.G.
OLIVER, Bryan Scott
Post war member of the Commando Association from Worthing, Sussex
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (2002).
List of RM Cdos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
OLIVER, Francis, E.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 25 (1957) and Obituaries in newsletter 106 (1998).
List of RM Cdos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
OLIVER, James Thomas
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (March 2001).
ORD, Bertram Kenneth
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.
PATERSON, W.
PATRICK, Neil John
PEARCE, William Harry


PERCIVAL, Andrew Renton
PHILLIPS, N.H.
Also served 1 Commando Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Elland, near Halifax.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
PIKE, Geoffrey
Captain Geoffrey Pike was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for distinguished service during the war in Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association from Canterbury, Kent.
PILCHER, Joseph Henry
Marine Joseph Pilcher died by accidental drowning whilst deployed to Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Royal Marines Association
Notes
Commando Unit as per CWGC entry. The title was redesignated to 45 Commando RM this year.
PLANT, Horace
POLLITT, Dennis
Also served 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
CA List of WW2 RM Commando members.
PORTER, Andrew
Post war member of the Commando Association from Plains, near Airdrie.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 (2004).
POVEY, H.
Also served 42RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Hattersley.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
POWELL, F.T.
PRATT, Howard Walton

23 February 1940 enlisted Royal Marines at Exmouth (former trade - Bus Conductor).
3 April 1940 - 7 July 1942 H.B.L.- Ports (RM Brigade).
8 July 1942 classified as Driver Mechanic (Gp D) Class 2.
8 July 1942 - 31 July 1943 H.B.L.- RM Brigade.
1 August 1943 - 18 October 1945 - 45RM Commando.
PURVIS, William
Marine William Purvis died during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, The 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 104/136.
1st Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
Notes
REED, David Walter
Corporal David Reed died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/136.
REGAN, J.W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Emsworth, Hampshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 9.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
RIES, Norman Charles
RILEY, Harold George
ROBERTS, G.K.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Batley, Yorkshire.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
ROGERSON, Herbert John

Marine Herbert Rogerson was seriously wounded during operations in Normandy, France, losing the sight in one eye. Medically discharged after recovery then worked at the Royal Docks, London.
ROLLINSON, Frederick, A.
ROLSON, Robert Joseph
Marine Robert Rolson died during operations at Normandy.
ROSS, H.J.
Served in 'A' troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Edinburgh.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
RUFFELL, James
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Leigh on Sea, Essex.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000).
RUSHFORTH, John Nicholson
RUSSELL, James George
Marine James Russell, 'E' Troop, died during operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, specifically when his Troop were ordered to attack and obtain a bridgehead on the Montforterbeek Dyke.
Sources
CWGC.
The Story of 45RM Commando (published for Veterans in 1946).
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
RUSTON, John Robert
Corporal John Ruston died during operations at Normandy.
SALMONS, Thomas Cardus
SALTHOUSE, Edward
Marine Ted Salthouse served in 'E' Troop.
SAMAIN, Bryan Charles William
SAUNDERS, George Victor

- Served in No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 Troop ( aka 'X' Troop) [1][3][4].
- Birthname Georg Victor Frederick Otto Wilhelm Felix SALOSCHIN [6][2].
SCOTT, James
Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow, Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120.
SEABROOKE, Herbert
Post war member of the Commando Association from Norfolk.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (Feb. 2003).
SELWOOD, William Nelson
Corporal William Selwood died of asphyxiation by drowning in Hong Kong.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
SHELLEY, Alfred

SHEPHERD, J.A.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Faberstown nr Salisbury.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
SIMPSON, R.S.
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).
SINCLAIR, Jack

[Image] Dennis Noakes and Pat Orchard (son and daughter).
SLATER, I.J.
Sources: RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
SMETHURST, J.F.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Source
Commando Association Lost Legions List 10.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
SMITH, Alfred Sydney
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeated in 118 (2004).
SMITH, Clifford William
SMITH, Hugh Norman
SMITH, J.
Prisoner of War. Post war member of the Commando Association from Atherton, Manchester.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
SMITH, R.
Source: RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
STAINSBY, W.
STALLWOOD, Frederick Thomas
Lance Corporal Frederick Stallwood died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/137.
STAPLEY, Hugh John

STEELE, Morris
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hull.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
Deaths registered in Hull August 1991 (born 18 May 1921).
STEWARD, A.H.
STUART, Ronald
SUCH, R.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Thornton Heath.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 93.
Commando Association list of RM Commandos.
SUDBOROUGH, Alexander John
Post war member of the Commando Association from Northants.
SULLIVAN, Harry
SWANSON, Charles William
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/351/282 (closed until Jan.2025).
SWEET, Dennis Percy

Marine Dennis Sweet 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.
1st Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
Notes
SYKES, John Charles
SYMES, Robert Leonard

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.
1st Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
TASKER, John Norman
TATE, Alan
TAYLOR, C.J.
Sergeant Taylor was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
TAYLOR, J.
Lance Corporal Taylor was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
THAIN, James
Article on him being missing published in the Liverpool Echo 16 February 1945.
THOMAS, Don
THOMAS, Kenneth Edwin
Marine Kenneth Thomas died during operations in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Weser at Stolzenau.
THOMAS, Peter Anthony Carr

Served in the Headquarters Troop.
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