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BALFOUR, David Stewart
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.
BANKS, John
BANNON, James
BEARDMORE, Thomas


BLACKIE, James Gordon
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72 and WO417/94.
BOON, Peter


BRIGHTY, John

Sources
BROWN, Reid
CHAMBERS, Alexander
CLARK, Francis William
CLELLAND, John McDonald
CWGC.
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.
COTTON MINCHIN, Douglas James Maurice

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.
CRAIG, Robinson Ostle
CULLEN, James Kennedy
Private James Cullen was reported missing 14 July 1943 later presumed killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
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.
DICKIE, Robert Finn

Private Robert Dickie died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
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.
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.
EDEN, George William Joseph
In 1939 George was single and employed as a Tailor's Trimmer.
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.
FOWLE, Charles
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

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
GREEN, Edward
CWGC.
HERN, Gordon
HITCHCOCK, John Edward
Private John Hitchcock died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He has no known grave. Son of John and Rose Hitchcock, of Tottenham, Middlesex.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
ROH in Commando-Memoirs of a Fighting Commando in WW2 by Brig Durnford-Slater.
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.
HOWARD, Edward John
HUGHES, Edward Joseph
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
HUNTER, John Edmund

JOHNSTONE, Robert
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.
KINGSBURY, Harold Sidney
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.
LITTLE, Robert William
LYONS, Frederick James
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

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.
MITCHELL, Norman John
Gunner Norman Mitchell was reported missing 10 March 1945 during operations in Italy, later presumed killed in action. At the time of his death his Commando had been placed in the line in Italy for 6 weeks under 5 Corps. Gunner Mitchell has no known grave.
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.
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.
MORRISON, Andrew Wright P.
Sources
CWGC.
NEILSON, Gilbert Reid
Private Gilbert Neilson 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.
NEWSON, John Arthur
Private John Newson died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead.
O'MEARA, Barry Aden Joseph
PASH, Reginald Jack
PERRIE, Thomas

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
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.
RADCLIFFE, Frederick
RICHARDS, Branson
RILEY, John
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
ROSS, Robert Sharp

Private Robert Ross died during operations in Italy.
SHEMMONDS, Anthony Wilson

SMITH, George Alfred
SMITH, James

STEWART, John Alexander

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.
TRIGG, Frederick Harry

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.
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.
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.
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