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.
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.
Private John Brown died during operations in the region of Lake Comacchio and Argenta, Italy.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Lance Corporal Robert Crawford was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.
Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Sergeant James Dickinson died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
Gunner Alexander Drummond died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private Ernest Hunt died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
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.
Lance Corporal Anthony Lody died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private John Newson died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Lance Sergeant Henry Porter died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
Lance Corporal Charles Pringle died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Private Thomas Quigley died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
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.
Private Robert Ross died during operations in Italy.
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.
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.
Private John Sutton died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
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.
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.
Private Alexander Teasdale died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private Reginald Wilson was accidentally killed during operations in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/78.
Corporal William Winfield died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando
