Lance Corporal Joseph Barker was killed in action in Western Europe. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel. He had previously been wounded on 10 July 1944 at Le Plein, Normandy.
Private Jeremiah Barry was killed in action during operations in North Africa. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia.
Gunner Leonard Biggs from Hayes Middlesex was reported missing presumed killed in action at sea.
Sources
CWGC.
Westminster Abbey Commando Roll of Honour file ref. National Archives DEFE/2/843.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.
RA Casualty Cards.
RA Attestation Registers 1941.
Private Peter Chapman died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Gunner Patrick Collins, from Old Trafford in Manchester, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France.
Private Edward Connor died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/62.
Private George Croal died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
Sources
CWGC.
Linked Content below.
Private John Eltridge died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Leslie Emblem died during operations at Normandy.
Private John Gallagher died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Frederick Grayston died during operations at Normandy.
Private Colin Harmer died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Private Robert Harper died during operations at Normandy, France.
Fusilier Charles Hay died during operations at Normandy.
Gunner Leslie Hooke died during operations at Normandy.
Lieutenant John Hume-Spry died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Lance Corporal Norman Hunter died during a mountaineering accident whilst training.
Private William Kent died during operations in North Africa.
Private Thomas Kilduff died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
Sergeant John Lenihan died during operations in North Africa.
Gunner William Lowes died during operations at Angoville, Normandy.
Captain Alistair Mackenzie died during operations in North Africa.
Signalman John MacPherson died during operations in North Africa.
Corporal Edward McGee died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Victor McNally died during operations in North Africa.
His brother, Fusilier McNally, served in No 5 Commando.* Sources CWGC *Commando Association newsletter 6 issued March 1948Private Harry Moore died during operations at Normandy.
Private Robert Morrow was reported missing, later confirmed killed in action, during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Private George Nash died of wounds during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
Private Andrew Newham died during operations at Normandy.
Signalman Donald Pottas, 1 Special Service Brigade Signals attached No.6 Commando, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France.
Casulaty Lists / National Archives file WO417/79.
Lance Corporal Henry Ripley died during operations in North Africa.
Private Alexander Simpson, HQ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Lieutenant Bernard Skinner and Captain William Wylie died in a traffic accident when their commando truck heading to Brighton Station was hit by a Naval truck with several injured. Lieutenant Skinner was sent to Royal Sussex Hospital where he later died.
Private Arthur Slater was reported missing presumed died of wounds in North Africa on or shortly after 6 January 1943. On this date his Commando were engaged in operations in the Djebel Azzag (Sedjenane) area of Tunisia.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Lance Corporal James Standerwick died during operations in North Africa.
Private George Stange died during operations in North Africa.
Lance Corporal Lawrence Sullivan died during operations at Normandy.
Private Lewis Taylor died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller, Germany.
Lance Corporal Robert Virgo was killed in action during operations in Western Europe. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged at the River Aller crossing.
Private Henry Wright died during operations in North Africa.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando
