Lance Corporal John Innes died in a field hospital in Egypt on 16 January 1942.

John Innes enlisted into the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders at the outbreak of war later volunteering for the Commandos. He joined 10 Troop of No.11 Commando and embarked for operations in the Middle East as part of Layforce. Eldest of a family of seven and educated at Tulloch Station School and Fort William Secondary School. He then became a van man to a local merchant. Son of John William and Helen McKenzie Innes, of Tulloch, Invernessshire.

 

 

CWGC shows 2nd Bn. QOCH with no reference to commando. Casualty Record shows secondary unit as Layforce. Layforce had in fact been disbanded towards the end of 1941 with the commandos being dispersed either to other specialist units or returned to their Regiments. The 2nd Bn. QOCH were operating in this theatre of war at the time of his death. Service Record details required to establish full details.