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Displaying 1 - 73 of 73ANDERSON, John
No 9 Commando
Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
BALFOUR, David Stewart
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain David Balls died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
BALNEAVES, Francis William
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Francis Balneaves died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
BANKS, John
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Bannon died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
BEARDMORE, Thomas
No 9 Commando
North Staffordshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Regimental Sergeant Major Tom Beardsmore died during operations at Mount Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy [1][2].
BLACKIE, James Gordon
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Peter Boon, 1 troop, died during operations at Splije, Albania.
BRIGHTY, John
No 2 Commando
Welch Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Brighty, 2 troop, was reported wounded and missing, later presumed killed in action, during Operation Healing 11 at Spilje Albania. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
BROWN, Reid
No 9 Commando
Royal Irish Fusiliers 1st Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Reid Brown died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
CHAMBERS, Alexander
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
COLES, William James
No 9 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal William Coles died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice
43RM Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74 and WO417/75.
Linked Content below.
CRAIG, Robinson Ostle
No 2 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robinson Craig died [1] during operations on 11 September at Dragone Hill, near Vietri Salerno. 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
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
CURRIE, John Robert Sanderson
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
DIMALOW, Philip Keith
No 9 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Duncan Dundas died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
EDEN, George William Joseph
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman George Eden died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
FARMER, Henry
No 9 Commando
East Yorkshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
FOWLE, Charles
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Charles Fowle died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, 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
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Hampshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
HERN, Gordon
No 3 Commando
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Queens Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds
HOLMES, Leslie Thomas
No 9 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
HOWARD, Edward John
No 3 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
HUGHES, Edward Joseph
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Henry Hughes died during operations at Spilje, Albania.
HUNTER, John Edmund
No 2 Commando
Rifle Brigade
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Kings Own Scottish Borderers 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Border Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Harold Kingsbury MM died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
LANE, Peter John
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Corps of Signals
Killed in action or died of wounds
Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Special Service/Commando Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy.
Notes
LITTLE, Robert William
No 3 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
LYONS, Frederick James
No 2 Commando
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Border Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MCDOUGALL-PORTER, Christopher Frederick
No 9 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 7th Bn
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
MCGOWAN, Ronald Anthony
No 9 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Bertram Moir was reported wounded and missing 19 March 1944, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
MONK, Barrie Richard
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
MORRISON, Andrew Wright P.
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Gilbert Neilson died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
NEWSON, John Arthur
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Royal Armoured Corps, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Grenadier Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
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].
PERRIE, Thomas
No 3 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Worcestershire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Charles Pringle died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
QUIGLEY, Thomas
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Kings Regiment (Liverpool)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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].
RICHARDS, Branson
No 7 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
RILEY, John
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Riley died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders 6th Bn.
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
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."
ROSS, Robert Sharp
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Ross died during operations in Italy.
SHEMMONDS, Anthony Wilson
No 2 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Black Watch
??
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private George Smith died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Notes
Service number indicates possible Police Intake. Awaits verification.
SMITH, James
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Stewart, 5 troop, was fatally wounded during operations at Dragone Hill, Salerno, and died on way to the R.A.P. He was then buried by 41 RM Commando.
STUART, John
No 9 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Sutton died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
TRIGG, Frederick Harry
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
TURNER, Henry
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
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
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
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.
WHITE, Alan McKaig
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Alan White died during operations in the area of the Garigliano River, Italy.
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