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They were not expecting a large enemy force to be present. The Commando at the time consisted of 4 Troops and an HQ comprising 15 Officer's and 231 O.R.'s.
'North Africa - Operation Torch'
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The Allied invasion of French North Africa. The Commando units involved were part of Eastern Task Force landing on beaches close to Algiers operating alongside commando trained units of the US 34th Infantry Division.
'Vaagso - Operation Archery'
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Vaagso Norway
A raid on Vaagso and Maaloy to destroy fish oil factories and sink enemy shipping.No 3 Commando were supported by 1 and a half troops of No 2 Commando, and detachments from No.4 Commando and No.6 Commando, and some from the Royal Norwegian Army.
- Some of the Commandos who participated [view......]
- Gallery images for Operation Archery [view......].
6 Commando Nominal Roll
In 1946 the Army Council decided that the Army Commandos were to be disbanded and no provision was allowed or made for any depository or office which would have at least contained a complete Roster of Names of the men who served in the various units.
6 Commando War Diaries
The No 6 Commando War Diary covering D Day operations can be found here: The Pegasus Archive
ADAMS, Desmond
ALLAN, John

- 6/7 June 1944 (No.6 Commando) wounded and evacuated to hospital in the UK.
- 28 September 1944 rejoined the Holding Operational Commando.
ALLEN, George Edward
ALLENDER, James

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ALTASS, Derek
ASTBURY, Albert Ernest
AULD, Luke Patchcott

BAILEY, Leonard George
BARKER, Joseph Walter
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.
BARLOW, Albert John
BARRY, Jeremiah
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.
BARRY, John
Private John Barry was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle for Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
BARTON, Frank

BENNETT, William James
BERRISFORD, Peter John

BIGGS, Leonard Vincent
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.
BINDING, Sydney
BIRCH, Joseph

BIRD, Lancelot
BLAKEMAN, Albert John
BLINMAN, Harold Trevor
BLINT, Woolf

BLUNDEN, Alfred Edgar
Son of Alfred Ernest and Florence Jessie Blunden, of Shepherd's Bush, London; husband of Alice Norah May Blunden, of Shepherd's Bush. [1]
BONVIN, John Alexander
- 17 December 1939, Artist Rifles Cadet 163rd OCTU, commissioned Second Lieutenant, Loyal Regiment.
BOWEN, Francis Paul
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Brussels.
BRANSCOMBE, Leslie
Gunner Leslie Branscombe was reported missing in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war initially in Italy before being transported to Austria.
BRENT, Gerald Harry
Gerry Brent ( birth name Gunter Harry Berendt) served in No 47RM and No 6 Cdo. Being of the Jewish faith and having escaped to Britain from his home in Berlin in 1938, he was sent to Canada at the outbreak of war classed as an enemy alien.
BROOKING, Alfred Edwin

BROWN, Walter George
Sergeant Walter Brown was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
BUCKLEY, J
Private J. Buckley was wounded 24 January 1945 in Western Europe. His Commando was engaged in operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, Holland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
BURGESS, Oliver
- 8 November 1942 North Africa (Operation Torch).
- 24 March 1945 Germany (Operation Widgeon).
Post war member of the Commando Association from Llanishan, Cardiff.
BURNS, Vincent Joseph
BUTLER, Roy
Private Roy Butler was reported missing 6 January 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/56, WO417/57, and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/11 (Stalag 4C) and WO417/21 (PG70)
German Record Cards of British PoW's / National Archives file WO416/98/246 (Stalag 4B).
BYRNE, John Vincent

CAPALDI, Jack
CAPPS, Charles Edward
Fusilier Charles Capps was wounded 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm). Post war member of the Commando Association from Dumbartonshire.
CARTLIDGE, Horace C.
The accident occurred late afternoon on 9 December 1941 whilst aboard the H.M.S. Prince Charles. The ship was being used for night time landings. Gunner Thomas Pritchard, No 6 Commando, was injured during this accident and died of his wounds later.
CHAPMAN, Peter Neilson
Private Peter Chapman died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
CHARITY, Arthur

CHARLES, Robert Henry
Lance Sergeant Charles, Signals Section, was wounded on 8 November 1942 in North Africa, and again on 11 June 1944 in Normandy, France.
CHARNLEY, Bernard
CLAPTON, John Francis

- Served in No.12 Commando 4 Parachute Troop prior to moving to No.6 Commando [3].
CLOVIS, John Albert

COADE, Charles Courtenay

COATES, William John Lewis
COLLINS, Patrick
Gunner Patrick Collins, from Old Trafford in Manchester, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France.
COMBE, Robert McLeod

CONNOLLY, John Henry
Sergeant John Connolly was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service. He had been captured at Bizerta on the 15 December 1942 and taken via Palermo to Campo 70 at Monturano, Italy. He and 2 other NCO's escaped on 12 July 1943, and made their way towards Switzerland , However after walking 120 miles they were recaptured on 22 July 943, returned to the Camp,
CONNOR, Edward
Private Edward Connor died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
CONNOR, James

COOPER, Reginald
Post war member of the Commando Association from Blurton, Stoke on Trent
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1994).
COOPER, Roy
Also served in No.6 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Connah's Quay, Flintshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 (2003).
COSTELLO, M.
CRAPNELL, John James
Lance Corporal John Crapnell was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle for Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
CRINGAN, William
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/62.
CRISTOFOLI, R.A.
Private Cristofoli was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/90.
CROAL, George
Private George Croal died during operations at Normandy on D Day.
CROUCH, Ernest

CROXTON, Michael John

CRUDEN, Peter Ramsay

- Lieutenant in the Parachute Troop of No.12 Commando before No.6 Commando [2][3].
- 6 June 1944 (Lieutenant) (No.6 Commando) shot and wounded in shoulder by sniper at Normandy [3][3a].
CUNNINGHAM, John Edwin George
Sources
CWGC.
Linked Content below.
CUNNINGHAM, Wallace Stephen

Served in 4 troop. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Tynemouth.
DAVIES, William Henry
Regimental Sergeant Major William Davies was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
DAVIS, Major Edgerton
Sapper M.E. Davis was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from County Antrim.
DAVIS, Thomas
DAY, J.W.
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
DEAN, Frederick

Son of John and Annie Dean, of Wigan, Lancashire.
DICKINSON, George William

DIXON, Donald Arthur Edward
- 18 August 1944 Normandy (Operation Overlord).
- 24 March 1945 Germany (Operation Widgeon).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/7 and WO417/8.
No.6 Commando War Diary.
DOBBS, Cyril


DOWNS, Ronald, W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Colchester.
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association newsletter 111.
DRAPER, William
DUNLOP, William
Signalman William Dunlop, Signals Section, was wounded on 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association from Dundee.
DUTTON, Derek Alan
EAGER, W.
Lance Corporal Eager was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon). Previously served in No.12 Commando.
Post war member of the Commando Association, last known residing Titchworth, Hampshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
ELLIS, Derek Charles
Served with 2SBS since its formation, was a parachutist, and later promoted Sergeant [1].
ELLIS, Richard Paul
ELSDON, George Henry
ELTRIDGE, John Henry
Private John Eltridge died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
EMBELIN, Arthur Edward
EMBLEM, Leslie Ernest
Private Leslie Emblem died during operations at Normandy.
ESHLIN, J.
Private Eshlin was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon).
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4 (rank shown as Cpl).
FAZAN, Gilbert Roy
FINDLEY, Frederick George
FLEISCHER, Frederick
FLOYD, James William Edgar
- 20 August 1944 wounded North West Europe [2].
FOX, George

FREESTONE, Harry Dean
CWGC.
GALLAGHER, John
Private John Gallagher died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
GASH, B.C.
Private Gash was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon). Post war member of the Commando Association, last known residing Wealdstone.
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5.
GEORGE, Lloyd Frederick
GILMOUR, John

GOLDSMITH, Harold Thomas Alfred
GOODALL, William
GRAY, Patrick Edward

GRAYSTON, Frederick William
Private Frederick Grayston died during operations at Normandy.
GREEN, Joseph Wilfred Francis
Sources
CWGC.
GREIG, Steven
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hayes, later residing Melbourne, Australia.
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5 and Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 89 (1989).
GRIEVE, John Fletcher
Private John Grieve was accidently killed by a mine on Portland Range whilst training. A Court of Inquiry was held on the 20th May and reconvened on the 29th May 1943. Pte Grieve had apparently previously served in No 6 Commando.
HADDOW, David Foster
HAILEY, John Kenneth Ernest
Post war member of the Commando Association from Sussex.
Sources
Commando Association Lost legion List 6.
HALEY, Frederick Leslie
HANNAFORD, V.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Paignton, Devon..
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 6.
HANSON, John Francis
HARDEY, Ronald Graham Kennell

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In 1945 he served at the CBTC. He is shown in a photo entitled "Commando Basic Training Centre - Officers Mess - 1945." (CVA Gallery).
HARMER, Colin
Private Colin Harmer died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
HARPER, Robert Arthur
Private Robert Harper died during operations at Normandy, France.
HARPER, Robert Holly Ashton
HARRISON, Arthur Herbert
HARRY, John Grismond
HART, William Fulton
HASTED, Edward

Originally from Aylesbury, Edward moved to Luton, where he was a painter and decorator after the war. Member of the Commando Association. Attended Leagrave British Legion for many years.
HAY, Charles Robert
Fusilier Charles Hay died during operations at Normandy.
HAYES, Harold

HAYWOOD, S.E.
Lance Corporal Haywood was wounded 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58.
HENDERSON, John, T.
HENTHORN, Vincent
Private Vincent Henthorn was reported missing 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war in Italy and later Poland. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Ontario, Canada.
HERSTELL, Ernest Maxwell
HEWLETT, Henry
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Wigan.
HIBBERT, F.G.
Private Hibbert was wounded 24 January 1945 in Western Europe. His Commando was engaged in operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, Holland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
HILL, Joseph Frederick
HILL, Thomas Peter
Private Thomas Hill was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
HOLLINGSWORTH, D.H.
HOOKE, Leslie Percy
Gunner Leslie Hooke died during operations at Normandy.
HORAN, John Anthony

HUGO, Terence James

HUME-SPRY, John Francis

Lieutenant John Hume-Spry died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
HUNTER, Norman Pearson
Lance Corporal Norman Hunter died during a mountaineering accident whilst training.
HUTCHINSON, R.I.
Private Hutchinson was wounded 9 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
IBINSON, John, R.
JACKS, Henry

JACKSON, Percival
Private Percival Jackson was reported missing 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war in Italy and later Austria.
JACKSON, Samuel Clifford
JAMES, Harry
JENKINS, Edward
JOHN, Roy
JOHN, William, H.
JONES, Francis, L.
Lance Sergeant Francis Jones was wounded on 11 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe [1]. His Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association from Cardross, Dumbartonshire [3].
JONES, Frank Joseph George
JOWETT, George
Private George Jowett was wounded twice, the first being on 22 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. The second being on 15 February 1945 during operations in Western Europe (Brachterbeek area). Post war member of the Commando Association from Oldham, Lancashire.
KAHL, Frederick George

KEAT, Evan Charles Beverley Scott
KEITH, Jack
British Army Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/59.
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Achives file WO392/1, WO392/21
KENDALL, Harold Robert Francis

Sergeant Harold Kendall was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.
The death of Sergeant Harold Robert Francis Kendall of Plumstead London was announced in Commando Association newsletter 93 issued September 1991.
KENT, William Henry
Private William Kent died during operations in North Africa.
KHYTOVITCH, Eric


KILDUFF, Thomas
Private Thomas Kilduff died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing.
LARAMY, Brian Charles
LAVERY, Henry
LAWS, Thomas Henry
LEAPHARD, Clark Edmond John

LEAPHARD, Marshall John Adam

LEECH, Kenneth
Private Kenneth Leech was reported missing on 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war.
LENIHAN, John
Sergeant John Lenihan died during operations in North Africa.
LEWIS, Anthony David

LEWIS, George Edward
Acting Corporal George Lewis was reported missing in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war.
LISTER, William
LISTON, William

LIVINGSTONE, Richard Percy
LOBLEY, W.A.
Private Lobley was wounded on 11 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe [1]. On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
[2] The Green Beret, author Hillary St. George Saunders.
LOMAX, Wally
LORAINE, Paul Peter
LORD, Robert Stephen
LOWES, William
Gunner William Lowes died during operations at Angoville, Normandy.
LUMSDEN, A.
Private Lumsden was wounded 20 August 1944 during operations in France.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
MACALPINE, Ian Ferguson

- 18 August 1942 promoted War Substantive Major [2].
MACKEE, Kenneth Andrew
- Volunteered for the Commandos and attached to No.6 Commando [2][4].
- 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm) (Sergeant) wounded during operations in North Africa [2].
MACKENZIE, Alistair Kenneth McLeod
Captain Alistair Mackenzie died during operations in North Africa.
MACPHERSON, John Brown
Signalman John MacPherson died during operations in North Africa.
MAGINNIS, John

MASON, Charles, A.
MASON, Richard Thomas
Sources
MAYNE, John Ronald, D.
Member of the Commando Association from Bilbury, Gloucestershire.
MCARDLE, Frederick Thomas
MCCURRIE, Peter

MCGARRY, Charles
Private Charles McGarry was reported wounded and missing 6 January 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MCGEE, Edward James
Corporal Edward McGee died during operations in North Africa.
MCLUCKIE, James Caskie

Lance Sergeant James McLuckie was wounded on 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm). He served in 101 Troop at some stage. Post war member of the Commando Association from Ballachulish, Argyllshire.
MCNALLY, Victor
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 1948MEEHAN, Hugh
MELIA, L.E.
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
[2] The Green Beret, author Hillary St. George Saunders.
METCALFE, Walter
MILLER, Derek Elton
MILLS-ROBERTS, Derek

Born in 1908; educated at Liverpool College and Oxford University; worked for his father's firm of solicitors, 1935; joined Supplementary Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 1936; joined 1 Bn, Irish Guards, 1939-1942, and served in Norway; transferred to special services No 4 Commando, 1942; took part in Dieppe Raid, Aug 1942; Lt Col, 1943; Commanding Officer, No 6 Commando, North Africa, 1943;
MILNE, Alexander
MILROY, Alexander Wiseman
CWGC.
MONTANARO, Gerald Charles Stokes
MOORE, Harry
Private Harry Moore died during operations at Normandy.
MORAN, Robert

MORROW, Robert John
Private Robert Morrow was reported missing, later confirmed killed in action, during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
MULHOLLAND, Henry

[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55.
MURRAY, Frederick Dymoke
MURRAY, Gavin Stuart
- 6 February 1943 commissioned Second Lieutenant [2].
- 13 October 1950 (R.A.C. 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards) promoted Captain [3].
MURRAY, James Wilson
NASH, Douglas James
NASH, George
Private George Nash died of wounds during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel.
NEALE, Jack

NEEDLER, Jack
19 October 1939 enlisted at Hull.
Volunteered for Commandos and served in HQ Troop Intelligence Section 6 Commando.
NETTLETON, Harold
NEWHAM, Andrew David
Private Andrew Newham died during operations at Normandy.
NEWMAN, A.
NEWSOME, James Ernest

No.6 Commando then 2 Special Boat Section. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bradford, Yorkshire.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 79 (1984).
[Image] Cropped from photo in Gallery titled 'Group from 2 Special Boat Section at Hillhead 1943.'
NORRIE, Alexander
Sergeant Alexander Norrie, 6 Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
NUTTALL, Colin
O'DONOVAN, J.
O'GRADY, Joseph
Private Joseph O'Grady was wounded 14 February 1945 during operations in Western Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Ramsgate.
O'ROURKE, Patrick


PAGE, Alan George
Lance Sergeant Alan Page, No.6 Commando, was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. He had previously served in No.12 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association from Leicester.
PARKER, Robert John
Guardsman Robert Parker was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle for Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
PARRY, Edwin

PEARCE, Kenneth

PEARSE, George
PENN, Leonard William

PHILIPS, Michael Rex Selous
PHILLIPS, G.
Private G. Phillips was wounded 24 January 1945 in Western Europe. His Commando was engaged in operations at Maasbracht and Brachterbeek, Holland.
PHILLIPS, George

PHILLIPS, Norman Arthur Firth
- 1939 employed as a Clerk at the Education Offices, Bath.
- 1941 joined the Police Service; Police Constable, Bristol.
PICKAVANCE, James

PORTWAIN, Edward
POTTAS, Donald
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.
POWELL, David Henry John Griffiths

- 4 July 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant [1].
PRATT, Henry
PREECE, Frederick Amos

PRICE, George
PRICE, Henry Ryan

PRINGLE, Thomas Henry

PRIOR, George Joseph

PRITCHARD, Thomas
PULESTON, Geoffrey Frank
In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Romsey, Hampshire, and later volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Post war he resumed his police service with Hampshire Police and by 1960 held the rank of Inspector.
PUTTICK, Kenneth
PYMAN, Alan Cresswell Holman

RACTLIFFE, William, C.
RAE, Walter
RAMSDEN, Harry
RATTLE, Jack Ernest
REES, D.
Private Rees was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon).
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
REGAN, John Leslie


RENSHAW, Victor Ernest

RIDDELL, C.
Private Riddell was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon). Post war member of the Commando Association, last known residing Annan.
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 9.
RIDGE, Thomas William

RIPLEY, Henry
Lance Corporal Henry Ripley died during operations in North Africa.
ROBERTS, Charles Edward James
ROBINSON, Douglas Arthur
ROBINSON, Ronald
ROBSON, John

ROLFE, Charles Kenneth
RONALD, Alexander Scott

ROSTANCE, James, H.F.W.
ROTHWELL, Stanley
ROUND, Raymond John

In July 1944 it was reported that he was no longer a prisoner of war and was returning to England[4][5].
ROWE, Grahame
RUSSELL, Douglas Alexander
SADLER, Richard
SADLER, William John
Commando Association Lost Legion List 10.
SALISBURY, Frank
SANDERSON, Jack
Son of Thomas and Gwladys Sanderson, of Sheffield.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/90 and WO417/93.
SAVIN, William
Sergeant William Savin was wounded on 11 April 1945 [1]. On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2]. Post war member of the Commando Association from Leigh, Lancashire [3].
SCOTSON, Geoffrey
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association from Hove, Sussex [3].
SCOTT, John Murray
SEAL, Joseph Kenneth
Private Joseph Kenneth Seal, 3 troop, was wounded in 1944 during operations in North West Europe (full date not reported). Post war member of the Commando Association residing Victoria, Australia.
SELLAR, N.
SERVICE, John
SHAKESPEARE, William
SIDLOW, Ronald

SIMPSON, Alexander John
Private Alexander Simpson, HQ Troop, died during operations at Normandy, France.
SIMPSON, George
SIMS, Eddie


- June 1946 one of ten commandos chosen at random to sit with the Queen in the Royal Box at the Albert Hall concert in aid of the Commando Benevolent Fund [3].
SKINNER, Bernard Gordon
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.
SLATER, Arthur
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.
SLATER, Marshall Gordon
SMITH, David Elliot
Post war member of the Commando Association from Brechin, Angus,
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001).
SMITH, Eric, A.
SMITH, George Edward

SPEDDING, William
SPEIGHT, James Robert

James Robert Speight from Leeds was reported as missing on 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle for Steamroller Farm). Later found to be a prisoner of war. On 13 April 1945 he escaped from a working party and reached allied lines. He was a member of the No.6 Commando Boxing Team and post war member of the Commando Association.
STANDERWICK, James Henry
Lance Corporal James Standerwick died during operations in North Africa.
STEPHENS, F.G.
STEWART, James MacDonald
STICKLEY, Robert Arthur
STONES, C.
Private Stones was wounded 24 March 1945 during operations at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon).
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
STRANGE, George
Private George Stange died during operations in North Africa.
SULLIVAN, Lawrence Robert

Lance Corporal Lawrence Sullivan died during operations at Normandy.
TASKER, Peter Hugh

TAYLOR, Lewis Albert
Private Lewis Taylor died during the period his Commando were engaged in operations at the River Aller, Germany.
TEMPLETON, J.A.
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/90.
Commando Association newsletter 87.
THOMAS, Gwyn Ifor
THOMAS, John Francis

THOMPSON, George (LCpl)

THOMPSON, John Copeland
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/60.
[2] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/21 (Camp 66).
THOMPSON, John Edwin
- 1956 appointed Headmaster of Keswick School.
THOMPSON, Norman
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