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Displaying 301 - 409 of 409ROBERTS, G.K.
Marine
PLY/X 114094
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
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
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
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.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Barrow in Furness.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 101 issued September 1995.
ROLSON, Robert Joseph
Marine
PLY/X 107249
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Robert Rolson died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Robert William and Elizabeth Agnes Rolson, of Mapperley, Nottinghamshire.
Sources
CWGC.
ROSS, H.J.
Marine
PO/X121885
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
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 Nathaniel
Corporal
EX/987
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Leigh on Sea, Essex.
RUSHFORTH, John Nicholson
Acting Temporary Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Major John Rushforth was awarded the Military Cross [1] for gallant and distinguished service on 7 June 1944 during operations at Franceville-Plage, Normandy [2].
Recommendation
RUSSELL, James George
Marine
PLY/X 108574
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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. Son of James and Ruby Eva Russell, of Hockley, Birmingham.
Sources
CWGC.
RUSTON, John Robert
Corporal
PO/X 102711
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Ruston died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John William and Maria Ruston, of Leeds; husband of Dorothy Ruston, of Holbeck, Leeds.
Sources
CWGC.
SALMONS, Thomas Cardus
Captain
45RM Commando
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Haywards Heath, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001).
Linked Content below.
SALTHOUSE, Edward, D.
Marine
PO/X117649
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Ted Salthouse served in 'E' Troop.
Sources
Linked Content below.
List of RM Commandos from RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
SAMAIN, Bryan Charles William
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
Lieutenant Bryan Samain was appointed Temporary Second Lieutenant Royal Marines on 9 November 1943. Joined 45RM Commando from the Holding Operational Commando later in June 1944 as one of the replacements for casualties after D Day. Appointed as Intelligence Officer July 1944.
SAUNDERS, George Victor
Birth name:
SALOSCHIN, Georg Victor Frederick Otto Wilhelm Felix
Private (later Sergeant)
6436354
No 10 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Pioneer Corps
George Saunders (born Georg Saloschin) was reported missing in France on 9 June 1944, later reported a prisoner of war in German hands [1][5].
- Served in No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 Troop ( aka 'X' Troop) [1][3][4].
SCOTT, James
Marine
PO/X108416
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Scott was wounded (shrapnel wound right hand) 20 August 1944 at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow, Essex.
SEABROOKE, Herbert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Norfolk.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (Feb. 2003).
SELWOOD, William Nelson
Corpoarl
PO/X 4424
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Corporal William Selwood died of asphyxiation by drowning in Hong Kong. Son of Agnes Ellen Selwood.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
SHARP, Robert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: See entry for Marine Alfred Cook below.
SHELLEY, Alfred
Birth name:
SAMSON, Alfred
Lieutenant
6305372
No 10 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Alfred Samson, a German national of the Jewish faith, served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Alfred Shelley.
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).
SINCLAIR, Jack
Sergeant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'B' Troop.
Sources
[Image] Collection of Sgt William James Noakes MM, 'B' troop.
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).
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
SMITH, Alfred Sydney
Sergeant
PO/X2385
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Bexhill on Sea, Sussex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeated in 118 (2004).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 111 (Sept. 2000) and repeated in 118 (2004).
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, 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.
SMITH, R.
Marine
PO/X120447
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
SPEIGHT, Leslie Victor
Marine
CH/X110202
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Speight was wounded (gunshot wound right shoulder) 20 August 1944 at Normandy, France.
Sources
RN/RM Casualty Logs 1939-45 (Commandos, p.139).
STAINSBY, W.
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Commando Association from Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
STALLWOOD, Frederick Thomas
Lance Corporal
CH/X 104989
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
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
STARK, John Walker
Regimental Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 1)
P011526E
45 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
RSM John Stark from Edinburgh was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divison) 12 June 1976.
Sources
London Gazette 46919, page 8019.
Report in the Arbroath Herald 18 June 1976, p22.
STEELE, Morris
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hull.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
Deaths registered in Hull August 1991 (born 18 May 1921).
STEWARD, A.H.
Sergeant
45RM Commando
CMWTC
Royal Marines
Source: Commando Association Lost Legion 11.
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.
SUDBOROUGH, Alexander John
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Northants.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 117 (September 2003).
London Gazette 36184, page 4257.
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.
SWANSON, Charles William
Marine
CH/X 113650
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Charles William Swanson from London enlisted into the Royal Marines in March 1943. Marine Swanson was captured and a prisoner of war at Normandy, France, 7 June 1944. Liberated 28 April 1945.
Sources
SWEET, Dennis Percy
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
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
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, C.J.
Sergeant
EX. 4260
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant Taylor was wounded January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, Netherlands.
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).
THAIN, James
Lance Corporal
PO/X. 3301
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Article on him being missing published in the Liverpool Echo 16 February 1945.
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, Peter Anthony Carr
Corporal
CH/X 110591
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served as a driver in the Motor Transport (MT) Section, Headquarters Troop, 45RM Commando.
31.12.1945 posted 41RM Commando 'HQ' Troop.
20.02.1946 posted C.H.U.
08.04.1946 posted Chatham Divn. for Class 'A' Release.
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
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, Clarence, O.
Marine
EX/4264
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Thompson was wounded (gunshot both legs) 21 August 1944 Normandy, France.
Sources
RN Casualty Logs 1939-45, (Commandos p.140).
Notes
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).
Sources
[1] Commando Association Newsletter 100 (1995).
[2] List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA sec and CBF).
Notes
THOMPSON, W.S.
Marine
PO/X107756
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
Royal Marine POWs in Germany 1939-1945 / National Archives file ADM201/111.
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
THOMPSON, William
Marine
PO/X107756
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/361/261.
THORNLEY, Arthur Richard
Reverend
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served with 45RM Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Eastbourne.
Source
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued Feb. 2004.
TIMMINS, John Robert
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.
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
TONKS, Ernest Edward Leslie
Marine
PLY/X 106233
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Marine Ernest Tonks died at Chase Farm E.M.S. Hospital, Chase Farm, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
TOWLER, Douglas
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.
TREACHER, Edward Charles
Marine
PO/X111881
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Service History
314 Training Squad at Lympstone.
5th Bn., Royal Marines in the UK.
July 1943 5th Bn., disbanded, re-designated 45RM Commando.
TULLOCH, John Alexander
Captain
291123
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Tulloch, R.A.M.C., joined 45RM Commando as Medical Officer in September 1944 [1].
TURNBULL, R.
Marine
CH/X104495
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Last known residing Rayleigh, Essex.
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
UNDERHILL, John Edward
Marine
CH/x118185
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
RM Training Squad 932. Served in 45RM Commando. Post war 1952 serving as a Police Officer in Malaya (Kelantan Contingent).
UNTHANK, Thomas Glaves
Marine
EX/3424
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Thomas Unthank died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf.
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
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.
WEBSTER, Windsor Ian
Marine
CH/X114153
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Also served 3 Commando Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cambridge.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
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
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).
WESTON, Frederick Leslie, S.
Colour Sergeant
PLY/X3239
41RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Tadley, Basingstoke.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 101 (1995).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
WHARTON, James Daniel
Colour Sergeant
EX/4271
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Colour Segeant James Wharton died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at Stolzenau and Leese (River Wesser crossing).
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.
WHITBURN, William Charles, W
Corporal (later Sergeant)
EX/ 936
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Corporal William Whitburn from Acton, London, was wounded (gunshot wound groin) on 20 September 1944 in France. His wife was from Hawick.
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
WHITNEY, Robert Desmond
Marine
PLY/X 108404
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Marine Robert Whitney died from natural causes (septicemia) at West Glamorgan Hospital. Son of James and Rose Whitney, of Glyn Neath; husband of Gwenllian Whitney, of Glyn Neath.
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
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.
WILDERSPIN, F.A.
Company Sergeant Major
PLY/X3844
41RM Commando
40RM Commando
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
WILLIAMS, Derrick Lovell
Chaplain 4th Class
297476
45RM Commando
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Died on war service
Reverend Derrick Lovell Williams, M.A., had been Curate of Christchurch, Stepney, during the London Blitz and was noted for his rescue work.
WILLIAMS, R.N.
Marine
PLY/X106817
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Source: List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
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.
WILLOWS, Derek Arthur
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
1945 wounded (shrapnel to back).
Sources
RN Casualty Logs 1939-45.
WILSON, Christopher
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Post war member of the Commando Association from Billingham, Cleveland.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 108 (1999).
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, Sydney (45RM) newspaper report about his death
Marine Sydney Wilson 45RM Commando died in a traffic accident. Newspaper report in the West Sussex County Times 25 January 1946 on the inquest. In attendance were RQMS Oswald Bernard Falconar, Sgt. Major H. Bennett, Sgt. Foreman, Mnes. George Frederick Leonard Ewin and Leslie Jones.
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
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).
WOOLLEY, Arthur Rupert
Lieutenant Colonel
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Arthur Woolley joined the Royal Marines on 1 December 1939 and after his basic training was posted to the 5th Batallion Royal Marines Brigade.
- Promoted Temporary Captain April 1940, Acting Temporary Major November 1941, and Second in Command of 5th RM Bn. June 1942.
WORSLEY, Stanley
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.
YAXLEY, Robert
Marine
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Served in 'E' Troop.
Sources
[Image] Clive Yaxley (son).
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