No 6 Commando
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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 2 troops of No.2 Commando (less 1 Section), with a RAMC detachment from No.4 Commando and a RE detachment from 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.
ALLEN, George Edward
ALLENDER, James
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ALTASS, Derek
ASTBURY, Albert Ernest
AULD, Luke Patchcott
BAILEY, Leonard George
BARKER, Joseph Walter
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 of Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
BARTON, Frank
BENNETT, William James
BERRISFORD, Peter John
BEWICK, William Claude
BIGGS, Leonard Vincent
Gunner Leonard Biggs was reported missing presumed killed in action at sea. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Biggs, of Hayes, Middlesex.
BINDING, Sydney
BIRCH, Joseph
BIRD, Lancelot
BLAKEMAN, Albert John
BLINMAN, Harold Trevor
BLINT, Woolf
BLUNDEN, Alfred Edgar
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.
BRAMLEY, N.L.
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
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.
BRYEN, Clifford Leonard George
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
Roy Butler, a Clerk from Lincolnshire, enlisted 11 November 1938. later volunteering for the commandos. Private Butler, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 6 January 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
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.
CHAPMAN, Peter Neilson
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
CLOVIS, John Albert
COADE, Charles Courtenay
COATES, William John Lewis
COLLINS, Patrick
Gunner Patrick Collins died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Patrick and Ann Collins; husband of Mary Collins, of Wythenshaw, Cheshire.
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 Switz
CONNOR, Edward
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, Michael
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
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
CROUCH, Ernest
CROXTON, Michael John
CRUDEN, Peter Ramsay
- Lieutenant in the Parachute Troop of No.12 Commando before No.6 Commando [2][3].
CUNNINGHAM, John Edwin George
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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
DICKINSON, George William
DIXON, Donald Arthur Edward
- 18 August 1944 Normandy (Operation Overlord).
- 24 March 1945 Germany (Operation Widgeon).
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DOBBS, Cyril
DOWNS, Ronald, W.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Colchester.
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, William
Lance Corporal William Eager, No.6 Commando, was wounded 24 March 1945 at the crossing of the River Rhine at Wesel (Operation Widgeon). Previously served in No.12 Commando until it was disbanded when he moved to No.6 Commando. Member of the Commando Association from Titchworth, Hampshire.
ELLIS, Derek Charles
ELLIS, Richard Paul
ELSDON, George Henry
ELTRIDGE, John Henry
EMBELIN, Arthur Edward
EMBLEM, Leslie Ernest
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
FOX, George
FREESTONE, Harry Dean
GALLAGHER, John
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.
GATH, Sidney Patrick
GEORGE, Lloyd Frederick
GILMOUR, John
GODSON, George William
GOLDSMITH, Harold Thomas Alfred
GOODALL, William
GRAY, Patrick Edward
GRAYSTON, Frederick William
Private Frederick Grayston died during operations at Normandy.
GREEN, Joseph Wilfred Francis
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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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.
HISLOP, James Buchanan
HOLLINGSWORTH, D.H.
HOOKE, Leslie Percy
HORAN, John Anthony
HUGHES, Lawson
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
JARMAN, William, K.
JENKINS, Edward
JOHN, Roy
JOHN, William, H.
JOHNSON, Harry, 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].
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
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].
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
MACKEE, Kenneth Andrew
- Volunteered for the Commandos and attached to No.6 Commando [2][4].
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
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MAYNE, John Ronald, D.
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.
MCKENZIE, Andrew
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 67 (1978).
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.
MEEHAN, Hugh
MELIA, L.E.
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
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
MILNE, Alexander
MILROY, Alexander Wiseman
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].
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.
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.
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 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle for Steamroller Farm) and later found to be a prisoner of war.
PARRY, Edwin
PEARCE, Kenneth
PEARSE, George
PEARSON, Cyril Stanley
PEARSON, J.C.
PEARSON, James
PEARSON, Joseph
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.
PICKAVANCE, James
POCOCK, Peter Robert
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
PORTWAIN, Edward
POTTAS, Donald
Signalman Donald Pottas, 1 Special Service Brigade Signals attached No.6 Commando, died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. Son of John and Mary Annie Pottas, of Whitby, Yorkshire.
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
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
REYNOLDS, Raymond
24 December 1944 commissioned O.C.T.U. Second Lieutenant, Royal Armoured Corps.
1949 Detective Constable, Kent Police.
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.
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
ROWE, Grahame
ROWLANDS, Eric Douglas
Eric Douglas Rowlands, a Motor Mechanic from Liverpool, enlisted into the Territorial Army 29 May 1939. Lance Corporal Rowlands, R.E.M.E.
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.
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].
SAVORY, Dennis
SCOTSON, Geoffrey
On this date his Commando were in action at the River Aller near the town of Essel [2].
SCOTT, Andrew Prentice
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, Evan
Post war member of the Commando Association. Emigrated to Canada.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 65 (1977).
SIMPSON, George
SIMS, Eddie
SKINNER, Bernard Gordon
Lieutenant Bernard Skinner died in a traffic accident when his 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.
SLATER, Marshall Gordon
SMALLWOD, G.A.
- 6 June 1994 during operations at Normandy, France.
- 1945 (full date not reported) during operations in Western Europe.
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