Frederick Walter Gamester was a Metropolitan Police Constable in 1939 residing in Perth Road, Newham. 1n 1942 he volunteered for the Commandos and attended a Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. On completion of his training he was attached to No.3 Commando and served in 2 Troop which was the Heavy Weapons Troop.

Taken prisoner 14 July 1943 along with several others during the fighting at the Malati Bridge, Sicily. Quickly escaped by taking and wearing a German Paratroopers smock and walking out of camp and making his way back to the Commando. Active service included Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Discharged from military service 23 January 1946 and re-joined the Metropolitan Police. Member of the Commando Association last known residing East Ham.