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No 9 Commando
Private John Anderson 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.
Commando Veterans Archive gallery.
Image credit Ian Anderson (nephew).
Notes
BALFOUR, David Stewart
No 9 Commando
Private David Balfour died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
See operation link above.
BALLS, David Gavin
No 9 Commando
Captain David Balls died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
BALNEAVES, Francis William
No 9 Commando
Corporal Francis Balneaves died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
BANKS, John
No 9 Commando
Private John Banks died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
BANNON, James
No 9 Commando
Private James Bannon died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
BEARDMORE, Thomas
No 9 Commando
Regimental Sergeant Major Tom Beardsmore died during operations at Mount Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy [1][2].
Before the war commenced, whilst a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Bn., North Staffs., he was amongst a group of service personnel whose names were brought to notice by the General Officer Commanding the British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan, in recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period, 12th September, 1937 to 31st March, 1938 [3].
BLACKIE, James Gordon
No 9 Commando
Private James Blackie died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
BOON, Peter
No 2 Commando
Gunner Peter Boon, 1 troop, died during operations at Splije, Albania.
BRIGHTY, John
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal John Brighty, 2 troop, died during Operation Healing 11, the action at Spilje Albania.
BROWN, Reid
No 9 Commando
Lance Corporal Reid Brown died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
CHAMBERS, Alexander
No 9 Commando
Rifleman Alexander Chambers died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
CLARK, Francis William
No 9 Commando
Major Francis Clark died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
CLELLAND, John McDonald
No 3 Commando
Gunner John Clelland died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
COLES, William James
No 9 Commando
Corporal William Coles died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice
43RM Commando
Captain Douglas Cotton Minchin was missing reported presumed killed after his patrol prior to the planned attack at Lake Comacchio, Italy, came under fire.
He had earlier served with 12 Commando on the Lofoten raid, and had also been Chief Instructor at the Commando Basic Training Centre.
COUPE, Leonard
No 9 Commando
Lance Sergeant Leonard Coupe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of "gallant and distinguished services in Italy."
Sources
CWGC
London Gazette 36886, page 318.
CRAIG, Albert John
No 9 Commando
Company Sergeant Major Albert Craig died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
CRAIG, Robinson Ostle
No 2 Commando
Private Robinson Craig died [1] during operations on the 11th September at Dragone Hill, near Vietri Salerno,and he was buried there the following day, his grave being marked with a cross. However it was never again found and Private Craig is one of the many who now have no known grave [2].
CULLEN, James Kennedy
No 3 Commando
Private James Cullen died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CURRIE, John Robert Sanderson
Brigade Signals
Signalman John Currie, 2 Special Service/Commando Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy.
Notes
The date of his death coincides with that of Operation Partridge.
DICKIE, Robert Finn
No 9 Commando
Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
DIMALOW, Philip Keith
No 9 Commando
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.
DUNDAS, Duncan
No 9 Commando
Sergeant Duncan Dundas died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
EDEN, George William Joseph
No 9 Commando
Rifleman George Eden died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
FARMER, Henry
No 9 Commando
Private Henry Farmer died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
FOWLE, Charles
No 3 Commando
Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
GELLATLY, John
No 9 Commando
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.
GRAY, Frank Herbert
No 2 Commando
Private Frank Gray was reported missing presumed died on 11 March 1945 during operations in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/95.
GREEN, Edward
No 3 Commando
Gunner Edward Green died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HERN, Gordon
No 3 Commando
Private Gordon Hern died during early Italian beach reconnaissance.
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HITCHCOCK, John Edward
No 3 Commando
Private John Hitchcock died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HOLMES, Leslie Thomas
No 9 Commando
Corporal Leslie Holmes died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He was the recipient of a King's Commendation for brave conduct. (Source: CWGC.)
HOWARD, Edward John
No 3 Commando
Private Edward Howard died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
HUGHES, Edward Joseph
No 2 Commando
Gunner Edward Hughes died during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed "in the line" in Italy under 5 Corps.
HUGHES, Henry Finn
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal Henry Hughes died during operations at Spilje, Albania.
HUNTER, John Edmund
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal John Hunter, 5 troop, died [1] during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the 13th September 1943 and was originally buried by the 6th Yorks and Lancs. However his grave was never found [2].
JOHNSTONE, Robert
No 9 Commando
Private Robert Johnstone died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
KENNOWAY, George Cray
No 9 Commando
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.
KINGSBURY, Harold Sidney
No 9 Commando
Sergeant Harold Kingsbury MM died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
- 1939 (Lance Corporal) (1st Bn., Border Regiment) awarded the Military Medal for "gallant and distinguished services in Palestine."
Sources
CWGC.
London Gazette 34607, page 1765.
LANE, Peter John
No 9 Commando
Fusilier Peter Lane died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
LEWIS, Francis
Brigade Signals
Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Special Service/Commando Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy.
Notes
The date of his death coincides with that of Operation Partridge.
LITTLE, Robert William
No 3 Commando
Private Robert Little died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
LYONS, Frederick James
No 2 Commando
Private Frederick Lyons died during operations at Sarande, Albania.
No 2 Commando War Diary entry: " 9th Oct'44. Sarande - 3 troop moving round left flank come upon enemy positions suddenly. Heavy spandau and rifle grenade fire. Capt. Parsons MC is hit. Lt Coyle takes over but is hit in the leg. Moves forward again but is killed by grenade."
MATTHEWS, Leslie James
No 9 Commando
Private Leslie Matthews, from Blackpool, was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. He has no known grave.
A former pupil of Baines Grammar School, Poulton, he worked for the Ministry of Health before joining the Army in 1940.
Sources
CWGC.
MCDOUGALL-PORTER, Christopher Frederick
No 9 Commando
Captain Christopher McDougall-Porter was reported wounded and missing 3 February 1944 later presumed died of wounds. he has no known grave. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
- Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distingushed service in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
London Gazette 36886, page 326 issued 11 January 1945.
MCGOWAN, Ronald Anthony
No 9 Commando
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.
MITCHELL, Norman John
No 2 Commando
Gunner Norman Mitchell died during the 6 week period in February/March when No 2 Commando were placed in the line in Italy under 5 Corps.
MOIR, Bertram Wigton
No 9 Commando
Fusilier Bertram Moir died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
MONK, Barrie Richard
No 9 Commando
Private Barrie Monk died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
MORRISON, Andrew Wright P.
No 9 Commando
Private Andrew Morrison died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
NEILSON, Gilbert Reid
No 9 Commando
Private Gilbert Neilson died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
NEWSON, John Arthur
No 9 Commando
Private John Newson died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
O'MEARA, Barry Aden Joseph
No 2 Commando
Lieutenant Barry O'Meara, 1 troop, was killed by a mine at Grattacoppa, which is approximately 10.5 miles north of Ravenna.
[Source: No 2 Cdo War Diary March 1945 and Des Rochford No 2 Cdo.]
PASH, Reginald Jack
No 2 Commando
Guardsman Reginald Pash, 5 troop, died [1] during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, and was buried by the 6th Yorks and Lancs Regt. His grave was never found [2].
Sources
PERRIE, Thomas
No 3 Commando
Sergeant Thomas Perrie died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (No.3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
[Image] Taken from a No. 3 Cdo. 5 troop photo in our gallery dated Dec. 1941.
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
[Image] Taken from a No. 3 Cdo. 5 troop photo in our gallery dated Dec. 1941.
PRINGLE, Charles Taylor
No 9 Commando
Lance Corporal Charles Pringle died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
QUIGLEY, Thomas
No 9 Commando
Private Thomas Quigley died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/73.
RADCLIFFE, Frederick
No 2 Commando
Private Frederick Radcliffe died [1] during operations at Salerno, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Dragonea, above Vietri sul Mare [2].
Frederick Radcliffe was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs Radcliffe, 9, Lorton Street, Liverpool, 8. He was an old boy of Chatsworth Street School. A brother is a prisoner of war in Germany [3].
Sources
[1] CWGC
[2] No 2 Cdo War Diary September 1943.
RICHARDS, Branson
No 7 Commando
Captain Branson Richards, a prisoner of war detained in Camp P.G. 29 at Veano, Piacenzo, Italy [1], was reported shot and killed whilst escaping captivity [2][3].
He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches [2][4].
Sources
[1] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/21.
RILEY, John
No 3 Commando
Private John Riley died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
CWGC.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
No 9 Commando
Private Julian Rolfe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in Italy."
Sources
ROSS, Robert Sharp
No 9 Commando
Private Robert Ross died during operations in Italy.
SHEMMONDS, Anthony Wilson
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal Anthony Shemmonds, 6 troop, died [1] during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno. Map ref. 607307 approx. He has no known grave [2].
SMITH, George Alfred
No 9 Commando
Private George Smith died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
SMITH, James
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal James Smith died [1] during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, on the left flank North of Jaconti. He was initially buried 20 yards past a T junction (Map ref. 600310) from Dragone to Padacouni, and 20 yards in from the road, ie. South on the left hand side. Map ref. 600309. His body was never found [2].
STEWART, John Alexander
No 2 Commando
Lance Corporal John Stewart, 5 troop, was fatally wounded [1] during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, and died on way to the R.A.P. He was then buried by 41 RM Commando [2].
STUART, John
No 9 Commando
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
No 9 Commando
Private John Sutton died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
TRIGG, Frederick Harry
No 2 Commando
Private Frederick Trigg MM from Haywards Heath, Sussex, was killed in action in Italy.
He had been awarded the Military Medal whilst serving in No.2 Commando for gallant and distinguished service in 1942 during Operation Musketoon in Norway and his subsequent evasion from capture. Seven of those on that raid were captured and executed.
Extract from the recommendation
TURNER, Henry
No 9 Commando
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.
WADE, Leonard Alfred
No 9 Commando
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.
His name is also on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
WHITE, Alan McKaig
No 9 Commando
Lance Corporal Alan White died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
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