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9 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.
A Return in 1973 to Yugoslavia
ACKROYD, Thomas Daniel
ALBONE, Victor Arthur
Sources
London Gazette 37575, page 2450.
ALLAN, Jack
Sources
ALLEN, Michael Rhys Harvey
ALLWRIGHT, Ian Donald Bruce
- 3 October 1942 commissioned Second Lieutenant Royal Scots [2].
ANDERSON, John

ASPDEN, Jack
BALFOUR, David Stewart
BALFOUR, William Campbell
Corporal Balfour was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
BALLS, David Gavin

Captain David Balls was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.
BALNEAVES, Francis William
Corporal Francis Balneaves was killed in action in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were operating in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy. He has no known grave.
BANBURY, Frederick
In 1939 Frederick was single and employed as a Shop Assistant, Men's Outfitters.
BANKS, John
BANKS, T.H.
Lance Sergeant T.H. Banks was wounded in Italy on 1 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
BANNON, James
BARTON, Harold
BASSETT-WILSON, Paul Francis

BATES, William Stanley
BEARDMORE, Thomas


BEATON, W.
BILSBOROUGH, Walter
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
BISSET, George Davidson


BLACKHURST, John
BLACKIE, James Gordon
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/94.
BOSTOCK, Thomas
BRIERLEY, Herbert
BROWN, Charles Gilbert
At the time of his death No 9 Commando were engaged in operations by the Pelopenese peninsula, Greece. They were transported to various locations on HMS Prince David.
BROWN, John
Private John Brown died during operations in the region of Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy.
BROWN, Reid
BROWN, W.
Private W. Brown was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
BRYAN, Gerald Jackson

BURGESS, Leslie
BURKE, John
BURT, William Charles
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/71, WO417/73, and WO417/74.
BUTLER, Howard Herbert Cosens
CALLF, Leslie Stuart

- March 1944 awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [2].
CAMERON, Alexander

- 03.03.1944 wounded during No.9 Commando's second landing at the Anzio Beachhead where 5 Troop were involved in a successful bayonet charge which cleared the enemy from a nearby wadi. Evacuated to the UK.
- 23.06.1944 admitted to hospital in Liverpool.
CAMERON, Ralph Alverne Cyril
CAMPBELL, Kenneth Norman
Captain Kenneth Campbell, 4 troop, died on the 9th September 1941 of injuries received in a m/c accident that occurred on the night of 5th September. A court of inquiry was held on the 11th September and his funeral took place on the 12th September 1941. One Officer and one NCO from each troop and the R.S.M. attended. Sergeants acted as pallbearers. No 4 Troop provide Firing Party .
CARTWRIGHT, R.
CASSIDY, John, H.
CHAMBERS, Alexander
CHANCELLOR, Wilfred Douglas
Lance Bombardier Wilfred Chancellor was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave.
CLARK, Francis William
COCHRANE, Andrew Rae
- London Gazettes 14 October 1949 (Captain) (Queens Own Cameron Highlanders) awarded a Distinguished Service Medal conferred by His Majesty the King of The Hellennes [2].
COLES, William James
Corporal William Coles was killed in action during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave.
CONWAY, Leonard William
19 March 1944 wounded during operations at the Anzio beachhead, Italy [2][3].
Sources
COUPE, Leonard
CRAIG, Albert John
Company Sergeant Major Albert Craig died in Italy. His Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
CRAMER, John
CRAWFORD, B.M.
Private B.M. Crawford was wounded on 16 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Troon.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 99 issued Sept. 1994.
CRAWFORD, Robert Allan
Lance Corporal Robert Crawford was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.
CROOK, A.
CROOK, H.G.
Lance Corporal Crook was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy ( Anzio Beachhead).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.
CURRIE, John Robert Sanderson

Signalman John Currie, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
Notes
Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Brigade Signals also died on this day.
D'ARCY, Edward John
DANIELS, Samuel
Lance Bombardier Samuel Daniels was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
The death of LBdr. Samuel Daniels, MM. (9 Cdo) of Billinge, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 83 issued September 1986.
DAVIES, Michael Alfred William
DEANS, James
DELANEY, William Henry

Private William Delaney was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy (Anzio Beachhead). Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 89 (1989).
[Image] Dawn Poole, granddaughter.
DEMPSTER, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 113 (2001).
DENNIE, J.
19 March 1944, No.9 Commando, wounded Anzio beachhead, Italy (Operation 'X') [3][5].
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Ayr, Scotland [1].
DICKIE, Robert Finn

Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
DICKINSON, James Sidney

Sergeant James Dickinson died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
DIMALOW, Philip Keith
Lieutenant Philip Diimalow died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
DRUMMOND, Alexander
Gunner Alexander Drummond died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
DRURY, George, F.
Private George Drury was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing West Ayton, N. Yorkshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 85 (1987).
DUNCAN, Ronald
DUNDAS, Duncan
Lance Sergeant Duncan Dundas was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
DUNNING-WHITE, John Michael
Temporary Lieuetenant Colonel John Michael Dunning-White received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
EDEN, George William Joseph
In 1939 George was single and employed as a Tailor's Trimmer.
EDMONDS, William George
FARMER, Henry
Private Henry Farmer was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on the Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito*.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
* Linked Content below.
FARQUHAR, John Kiel
FINLAY, David
Private David Finlay was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
FLEAR, Peter Hendry
- 1st January 1969, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Flear, Royal Corps of Signals, on loan to the Malaysian Armed Forces, appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).
- Post war member of the Commando Association.
FORBES, Robert
Lance Bombardier Robert Forbes died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is amongst those on the Marble Roll of Honour at Monte Ornito.
FRASER, Andrew
Lance Corporal Andrew Fraser was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing Forres, Morayshire
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
Addendum to Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 91 (1990).
GARDNER, James


GARVIE, J.
Private Garvie was wounded 1 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
GELLATLY, John

Private John Gellatly died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
GIBSON, James Lang
Captain James Gibson died of injuries received in a mine explosion at Anzio on the 24th June.
Sources
CWGC
No 9 Cdo War Diary, National Archives WO218/69.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/6.
GILLESPIE, Charles William

Captain Charles Gillespie M.B., R.A.M.C. was Medical Officer in No.9 Commando 1944/5.
GREENSHIELDS, Thomas Cameron
- His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
GRIEVE, J.H.
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.
GRIGG, E.A.
GUTHRIE, John
Corporal John Guthrie was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association from Perth, Scotland. They record final rank attained as Sergeant.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
HODKINSON, John
Lance Sergeant John Hodkinson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 36615, page 3376.
National Archives file WO373/6/578.
HOGG, J.
Lance Corporal J. Hogg was wounded 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known residing Kelso
HOLMES, Leslie Thomas
Corporal Leslie Holmes was reported missing 19 March 1944 later presumed killed in action during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. The recipient of a King's Commendation for brave conduct he has no known grave.
HOPKINS, Leslie William
HORROCKS, R.
Private Horrocks was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Faito and Monte Ornito, Italy. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Oldham, Lancashire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 6.
HUGHES, George William Stanley

HUGHES, Joseph Wilfred
HUNT, Ernest Arthur
Private Ernest Hunt died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
HUNTER, H.
3130410 Corporal H. Hunter was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
HUNTER, H., 'Harry'
INNES, G.
Private Innes was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Wishaw, Lanarkshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
JACKSON, Harry Charles
JAMESON, Robert Evan
CWGC.
JEWELL, Percy Robert
JOHNSTON, George William
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
JOHNSTON, Guthrie
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
JOHNSTONE, A.
Lance Corporal Johnstone was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Linked Content below.
JOHNSTONE, Robert
JONES, John Bertram

KANE, Dennis Roger
KEEFE, John William


KEIL, John Leslie
Private John Keil died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
KELLY, Brian Bernard
KENNOWAY, George Cray
Private George Kennoway died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
KING, Robert

KINGSBURY, Harold Sidney
KIRKBY, E.
Driver Kirkby was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal). Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing in Heywood, Lancs..
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association Lost Legions List 7 issued Sept. 1975.
KITHER, Harry Thomas

LAING, James
LANCASTER, E.
Private E. Lancaster was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
LANE, Peter John
His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on a cairn on Monte Ornito put in place by fellow No.9 Commandos post war.
LEWIS, Francis
Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
Notes
Signalman John Currie, 2 Brigade Signals also died on this day.
LODY, Anthony
Lance Corporal Anthony Lody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
LONG, Donald Bayley

LONG, Michael
LOWE, Ken
LUCAS, Harry Hillgrove
- 18 November 1959 from Active List to Territorial Army Reserve of Officers with rank of Lieutenant Colonel [2].
MACDONALD, Robert
Private Robert Macdonald, 4 Troop, was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Lake Comacchio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Sutherland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association newsletter 89.
MACGREGOR, Eoin
Post war member of the Commando Association from Essex.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 120 (2005).
MACINNES, Neil
MACKAY, Alexander Bowie
Post war member of the Commando Association from Criccieth, North Wales.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
MACKENZIE, Ian Robert
Corporal Ian MacKenzie died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
MACLAGAN, Ian Lawrence
MALE, Leslie Percival
Post war Police Constable promoted 1957 to Police Sergeant, Selly Oak Police Station, West Midlands Constabulary. 11 June 1977, lately Sergeant West Midlands Police, appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division).
MANN, Robert Kirkwood, S.
MASON, William
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Wallington.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 106 (1998).
MATTHEWS, Leslie James

MCAULAY, Duncan
Lance Corporal Duncan McAulay was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
MCDOUGALL-PORTER, Christopher Frederick
- Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distingushed service in Italy.
MCGOWAN, Ronald Anthony
Private Ronald McGowan died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
McKINNON, Alexander Edward Cunningham
MCKINNON, Donald
Sergeant Donald McKinnon was wounded on 1 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association from Kingarth, Bute.
MCLEARIE, James
Lance Corporal James McLearie was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). Post war member of the Commando Association.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued Sept 2004.
MCMILES, John
MCPHERSON, George McGregor Fraser


MESMER, Roy Alfred
Private Roy Mesmer died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
MOIR, Bertram Wigton
Fusilier Bertram Moir was reported wounded and missing 19 March 1944 during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. Son of Bertram Wigton Moir and Mary Moir; husband of Ellen Moir, of Edinburgh.
MOLONEY, F.
Private Moloney was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Linked Content below.
MONK, Barrie Richard
Private Barrie Monk was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave. His name is on the Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito*.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
* Linked Content below.
MORGAN, Arthur
Lance Corporal Arthur Morgan was wounded on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy. At this time his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Linked Content below.
MORRIS, Howell Charles
MORRISON, Andrew Wright P.
Sources
CWGC.
NEILSON, Gilbert Reid
Private Gilbert Neilson was killed in action during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge). He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neilson, of Bearsden, Dunbartonshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
NEWSON, John Arthur
Private John Newson died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
O'ROURKE, P.
PARKIN, Ivor George

PATERSON, T.
Private T. Paterson was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72
PERRY, P.
PORTER, Henry William
Lance Sergeant Henry Porter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
PRESTAGE, Robert William
Gunner Robert Prestage died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
PRINGLE, Charles Taylor
Lance Corporal Charles Pringle died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
QUIGLEY, Thomas
Private Thomas Quigley died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
REACE, George Arthur
Warrant Officer Class 2 George Reace was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1], and was also Mentioned in Despatches [2], both in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
The death of George Reace DCM of Prescott, Arizona, U.S.A. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 112 issued March 2001.
REID, A.B.
RICHARDS, David
- 30 December 1943 (Acting Lance Corporal) (No.9 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy [3].
RICHARDSON, John
Sergeant John Richardson died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/73.
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
ROSS, Lloyd Vernon
At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. As a Corporal he received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [2].
ROSS, Robert Sharp

Private Robert Ross died during operations in Italy.
ROSS, Roderick
Private Roderick 'Roddy' Ross, 4 Troop, was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
SAEGERT, John Maclean (Lt. Col)

SCOTT, Andrew
Private Andrew Scott was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
SCOTT, Archibald Wilson
SCOTT, Michael
SCOTT, Sidney, H.
Corporal Sidney Scott was wounded on 15 April 1945 during operations in Italy (Operation Impact Royal). Post war member of the Commando Association from Stepney, London.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 99 issued Sept. 1994.
SEARLE, Clifford Frederick

SHAW, Ashley George
SHENTON, Joseph
SHERWIN, Robert Deary
Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. Son of James and Martha Sherwin, of Crumpsall, Manchester. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.
SHIPTON, Herbert J.
Lance Corporal Bert Shipton was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 457 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 383 at Hohenfels Germany.
SIGSWORTH, Stanley
SIMPSON, John McK.
Private John Simpson was wounded 30 December 1943 during a raid behind enemy lines in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy (Operation Partridge).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
SMART, Albert Kenneth

SMITH, George Alfred
SMITH, James, A.
SMITH, William Edward
Post war member of the Commando Association from Handsworth, Sheffield.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 80 (1985).
SQUIRES, William Philip
No.9 Commando and 1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade. Post war member of the Commando Association from Folkestone, Kent.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 82 (1986).
STACK, William John

Trooper William Stack served in 5 troop. He was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Central Police Station in Cheltenham. Post war member of the Commando Association last known address South Ealing.
STANIER, E.
STARLING, Alfred Michael Prestwood
- 1939 Police Constable residing at 29 Carlyle Road, Birmingham.
- 1958 manager of the Bell Public House, Belbroughton, West Midlands, and member of the Commando Association.
STARLING, Horace Edwin
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/8.
STEADMAN, Charles Emanuel

STEPHENSON, George, W.
STEWART, G.
Rfn. G. Stewart was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
STORER, Sidney
STOREY, J.R.
STOREY, Percy Ronald
Major Callf MC, 5 Troop, wrote a short account of the action that day [2].
STUART, John
Private John Stuart died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
SUTTON, John Robert
Private John Sutton died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
SUTTON, K.S.
Private K.S. Sutton was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 15 April 1945 (Lake Comacchio).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/91.
SZARKOW, Justin

TAIT, John
Lance Corporal John Tait died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
TANNER, John Andrew
Corporal John Tanner was killed in action on 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. The previous year on 20 March 1944 he was wounded (recovered) during operations in Italy.
TATLER, John
TAVENER, Eric William
Lance Sergeant Eric Tavener was wounded on 9 March 1944 during operations in Italy.
TAYLOR, Thomas

TEASDALE, Alexander

Private Alexander Teasdale died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
TEMPLETON, W.B.
- Gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
- Gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
THOM, John, M.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
THOMSON, Donald
THOMSON, John
TOD, Ronald John Frederick (Brig)
TUDOR, William John
TURNER, Henry
Gunner Henry Turner died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
URQUHART, Robert Rose

- 3 March 1944 wounded during operations at Anzio [2][5] [see Linked Content below].
- Evacuated as casualty to the UK [4][5].
- 20 March 1945 rejoined 5 troop in Italy [4][5].
VODDEN, John

His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on a cairn on Monte Ornito put in place by fellow No.9 Commandos post war.
WADE, Leonard Alfred
Lance Sergeant Leonard Wade died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
His name is on the score sheet of a boxing match between No 9 Commando and No 6 Commando on the 26th June 1942. View it in our No 6 Commando gallery. You will also see a photo of the Boxing team however we are unsure which man is in fact LSgt Wade.
WALKER, W.
Private W. Walker was wounded in Italy on 3 February 1944. At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
WALSH, Frank
WALSHAM, Alexander
- 20 March 1944 (A/Corporal)(No.9 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy (Anzio) [2]+[linked content below].
WATKINSON, Thomas
WATSON, Alexander Grant

WATTS, Albert

WAUGH, William
WENNER, Michael Alfred


WESTWOOD, Albert
- 3 February 1944 wounded serving with No.9 Commando in Italy [3].
WHAM, James Howie
WHEELER, George Russell

George Wheeler, a pupil of Godolphin School, Wiltshire, graduated as a BSc from Exeter University. He married in 1941. After enlistment he volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No 2 Commando
WHITE, A.C.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/73.
WHITE, Alan McKaig
Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
WHITEFIELD, James
Lance Corporal James Whitefield was reported missing 3 February 1944, later confirmed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Son of John and Sarah Whitefield, of Biggar, Lanarkshire.
WHITWORTH, William
WILDGOOSE, William Eric

Private William Wildgoose died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is amongst those on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
WILKES, Geoffrey
WILKINS, George Rowland
WILLIAMS, Francis Arthur
WILLS, Eric
WILSON, Alistair, D.
- Evacuated back to the UK, he rejoined No.9 Commando and in 1943 received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Italy [2].
WILSON, George
Lance Sergeant George Wilson was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.
WILSON, George Harry
Sergeant George Wilson was one of the first to volunteer for Special Service joining No.6 Independent Company in April 1940. He served in No.9 Commando from its formation and by April 1945 was the Signal Sergeant. He was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during Operation Roast at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
WILSON, Reginald
Private Reginald Wilson was accidentally killed during operations in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/78.
WINFIELD, William
Corporal William Winfield died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
WRIGHT, George Alexander
CWGC.
Casualty List 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/91.
WYBAR, George
Lance Corporal George Wybar was wounded on 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Faito and Monte Ornito). He was wounded a second time on 6 March 1944 (Anzio). Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.
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