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Displaying 301 - 600 of 629JEFFS, Arthur Bertram
Private
5504715
No 7 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Private Arthur Jeffs was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been taken prisoner the previous day. Enlisted 17 March 1940. Resided St. Johns Way, London N19. Civil employment - Machine Ruler, Printing Trade.
JENKINS, Thomas
Private
3959786
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Private Thomas Jenkins was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
JOHNSON, Bernard William
Trooper
5106493
52ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Royal Corps of Signals
Trooper Bernard Johnson was first attested into the Royal Tank Corps in 1919. Having left he rejoined at the beginning of the war on 2 September 1939. He was reported wounded and prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations with No.7 Commando in Crete.
Sources
Sources
JOHNSON, William Edward
Lance Corporal
4858135
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Lance Corporal William Johnson, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
JOHNSTON, Robert
Corporal
2931826
No 11 Commando
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Died on active service
Corporal Robert Johnston died of exhaustion and malaria whilst assigned from the Commando to Middle East Detachment 2, later redesignated 2nd Special Service Detachment (SSD 2), in Burma. He has no known grave.
JOHNSTONE, Robert
Fusilier
6457594
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Robert Johnstone was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).
JONES, Albert, G.W.
Fusilier
6458420
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Albert Jones was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).
JONES, Charles Ernest
Trooper
554075
No 11 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps/Staffordshire Yeomanry
Died on war service
Trooper Charles Ernest Jones died in the Middle East as a result of an accident.
Son of Charles Henry and Annie Jones, of Wolverhampton.
Sources
CWGC.
JONES, G.
Private
4748200
No 11 Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment
Private G. Jones, 'C' Battalion of Layforce, was wounded 9 June 1941 during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Notes
JONES, Glyn Watkar
Gunner
1545477
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Glyn Jones was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 4C.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
JONES, Harold
Corporal
550620
No 11 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
3rd Cavalry Training Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Harold Jones died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of William and Charlotte Jones, of Sale, Cheshire.
Sources
CWGC.
JONES, John James
Lance Corporal
2933682
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Liverpool Scots Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Lance Corporal 'Jack' Jones from Tuebrook, Liverpool, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured the previous day. Enlisted 12 January 1940, civil occupation - Tanners Sole Leather Machine Operator.
JONES, Richard Babington
Lieutenant (later Major)
124667
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Royal Artillery
Territorial Efficiency Medal
09.03.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Staffordshire Yeomanry [1].
01.11.1940 (Second Lieutenant) posted to 52 Middle East Commando at Geneifa [2].
28.03.1941 serving in 'D' Company, 52 Middle East Commando [2].
KEALY, Michael Robert Bayley
Temporary Major (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
50892
No 8 Commando
Middle East Commando
SBS
Devonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Served in No.8 Commando and Layforce [1].
July 1942 (Major) 1st Special Service Regiment [1a].
Commanded No.1 S.B.S. Middle East after departure of Major R.J. Courtney M.C. [2].
KEARNEY, Joseph Francis
Gunner
970050
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Gunner Joe Kearney was attached to No.11 Commando 1 Troop from the 57th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery. He was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper in the Western Desert, later found to be a prisoner of war.
KEELING, Frederick, M.
Sergeant
52ME Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Abergele, Clwyd.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 108 (1999).
KEITH, Douglas
Private
2882330
No 11 Commando
SAS
Gordon Highlanders
Died on war service
Private Douglas Keith, formerly 11 Commando, was posted to 'L' Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, on the 28th August 1941, and was taken prisoner after Operation Squatter. He died whilst being transported on the Italian prison ship SS Sebastiano Venier, after it was was torpedoed by
KEMP, Idris John
Private
3959728
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment 1Bn.
Private Idris Kemp was reported missing in Greece later found to be a prisoner of war. In 1943 it was reported that he had been repatriated.
KENNEDY, James
Private
2758299
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Private James Kennedy was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
KEYES, Lt Col. Geoffrey Charles Tasker, VC
Lieutenant Colonel
71081
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), Royal Armoured Corps
Victoria Cross (VC)
Military Cross (MC)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Killed in action or died of wounds
KING, Ernest Taylor
Lance Corporal
4803483
No 11 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment 6th Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Ernest King was reported missing 9 June 1941 during operations at Litani River, Syria, later confirmed killed in action.
KING, Thomas, J.
Private
5191561
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Gloucestershire Regiment
Served: No.4 Commando; 3 Special Service Battalion; No.7 Commando; 'A' Bn., Layforce.
Private Thomas King was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
KINGHORN, Robert
Private
2884403
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Kinghorn was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
KINGON, Stuart Cowan
Acting Corporal
R/4866332
52ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Corporal Stuart Kingon, 52 Middle East Commando, 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
KINGSNORTH, Ronald Harry
Lance Corporal
5572477
Wiltshire Regiment
Lance Corporal Ronald Kingsnorth was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
KIRKUP, Kenneth Campbell
Private (Corporal)
3189636
No 7 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Lance Corporal Kenneth Kirkup, No.7 Commando was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Devon.
Sources
Sources
KLINCK, H.S.
Private
3326475
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Wounded 9 June 1941 attached Layforce during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
KYLE, Thomas Rae
Private
3315134
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Private Thomas Kyle was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
LACEY, Leonard Frank
Private
5669104
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
British Military Mission 204
Somerset Light Infantry
Died on active service
Private Leonard Lacey died whilst a prisoner of war. He had been posted from the Commando to Middle East Detachment 2, later redesignated 2nd Special Service Detachment (SSD 2), in Burma. He has no known grave. Son of Edward James Lacey and Louise Rose Lacey.
LAING, J.
Private
2879329
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Private Laing was reported wounded and missing 9 June 1941, and later a prisoner of war, during operations in Syria. In 1942 a further report stated he was now not a prisoner of war.
LAKER, Jesse, A.
Trooper
410608
50ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Jesse Laker was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in the Middle East, later found to be a prisoner of war. On this date his Commando were engaged in operations in Crete.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/42, WO417/94.
LALEY, W.P.
Lance Bombardier
5384244
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Laley was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
LAMBERT, Joseph
Fusilier
3714345
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Lancashire Fusiliers
Fusilier Joseph Lambert from Wesham near Preston was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured the previous day. Enlisted 12 March 1940, civil occupation - Hotel Worker. Post war member of the Commando Association.
LANG, John
Lance Corporal
326577
No 11 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
3rd Cavalry Training Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal John Lang died during operations at Litani River, Syria. Son of James and Mary Watt Stirling Lang; stepson of Charlotte D. Lang, of Mount Kembla, New South Wales, Australia.
LAPPIN, James
Corporal
2934114
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
SAS
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
10 Troop of No.11 Commando.
Took part in the Rommel raid (Operation Flipper)*.
'A' Squadron Middle East Commando.
Special Air Service.
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
LARNEY, Owen
Private
3777096
'Layforce'
King's Regiment
Owen Larney from Dublin enlisted 4 May 1940. Private Larney attached Layforce was reported wounded and missing June 1941 during operations in Crete, later confirmed prisoner of war. Initially taken to 5 AGH (Athens General Hospital) before being transported to German Stalags.
LAWRENCE, Christie Norman
Lieutenant (Honorary Captain)
124143
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
Somerset Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of the White Eagle (Yugoslavia)
Christie Norman Lawrence was commissioned Second Lieutenant 9 March 1940. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. He escaped and joined General Mihailovic's Chetnik Forces in Yugoslavia. Later recaptured and transported to Germany.
LAWSON, James Wallace
Private (Piper)
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Jimmy was a Piper in the Gordon Highlanders. He volunteered immediately after the formation of No.11 Commando when Colonel Pedder was seeking a Piper. He did most of his training on the Isle of Arran and was billeted at Lamlash.
LAYCOCK, Robert Edward
Major General
37258
Special Service Brigade
Royal Horse Guards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)
Order of Oranje Nassau with Swords (Netherlands)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Born 1907; educated at Eton College and Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst; joined Royal Horse Guards, Mar 1927, 2nd Lt, 1927; Lt 1930; Capt 1934; married Angela Claire Louise (née Dudley Ward), 1935; instructor on anti-gas and air defence measures, School of Military Engineering, Chatham, Dec 193
LEWES, John Steel
Lieutenant
65419
No 8 Commando
SAS
Welsh Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant John Lewes was second in command of 'L' Detachment, Special Air Service Bde. He had previously served in No.8 Commando which embarked for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
LEWIS, John Thomas
Private
3957525
50ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Private John Lewis was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
LILLEY, Ernest Thomas
Guardsman (later RSM 21 SAS)
2660913
No 8 Commando
SAS
Coldstream Guards & South Staffordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Ernest Thomas Lilley was awarded the Military Medal serving with 'L' Detachment Special Air Service having left the Commando.
He had previously served in No. 8 Commando [2].
He had previously served in No. 8 Commando [2].
Recommendation
LILLEY, Harold
Gunner
950256
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Harold Lilley from Hull, East Yorkshire, enlisted 16 October 1939, civil occupation - Fish Worker. Volunteered for the Commandos. Attached No.7 Commando 24 August 1940.
LILLO, Julian
Private
6100558
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Julian Lillo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/95.
LINDSAY, J.
Private
3319495
No 7 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Private Lindsay was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations in the Middle East (Bardia raid). Later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy. 10 September 1943 escaped from captivity.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
LINSDELL, Reginald
Private
6399310
50ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Private Reginald Linsdell, 50 Middle East Commando ('D' Battalion Layforce), was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later reported no longer missing.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/34.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/34.
LISTER, Richard
Private
3319075
No 11 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Richard Lister died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of Harry and Lena Lister, of Kirkburton, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
Litani River - Operation Exporter
Sunday, June 8, 1941
Location
Litani River
Vichy French controlled Syria 1941
Lebanon
33° 20' 20.0004" N, 35° 14' 43.0008" E
The original objective assigned to C Battalion "Layforce" (11 Scottish Commando) was to land on two beaches to the north of the River Litani and one to the south, seize and hold the Qasmiye bridge over it until relieved by 21 Australian Infantry Brigade.
LLEWELLYN, Frederick, J.
Private
3958609
50ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Private Frederick Llewellyn was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete , later found to be a prisoner of war.
LLORET, Carlos
Private
6100522
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Carlos Lloret, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/95.
LOCK, Charles
Corporal
2884454
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders
Corporal Charles Lock, 8 Troop, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Walmer, Kent.
LOCKHART, Sidney Alexander
Second Lieutenant
151353
'Layforce'
3rd King's Own Hussars
5 October 1940, Officer Cadet O.C.T.U., commissioned Second Lieutenant.
28 March 1941, Geneifa, Second Lieutenant, 'C' Company, 'D' Bn Layforce.
Sources
London Gazette 34968, page 5995.
LOGAN, Alexander
Private
3311092
Middle East Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Private Alexander Logan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 6 June 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
LOW, Laurie
Sergeant
No 11 Commando
-
8 Troop.
Image: No.11 Commando reunion August 1986, Isle of Arran.
Source: Collection of Gordon Edmiston, 8 Troop No.11 Commando.
LUMBRERA, Francisco
Private
ME/13808250
6100524
'Layforce'
50ME Commando
Pioneer Corps
Queen's Royal Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Francisco Lumbrera*, 50 Middle East Commando, and from Spain, died whilst a prisoner of war having been captured during operations in Crete in 1941. He has no known grave. Believed killed by Russian fire at Stalag 4C Wistritz bei Teplitz,Germany.
LUNT, Ronald Geoffrey
Captain
144434
Special Service Brigade
Royal Army Chaplains Department
Military Cross (MC)
August 1940 appointed Chaplain to the Forces (4th Class) [1].
April 1941 serving in the Middle East with No.7 Commando (Layforce) [2].
LYMBERY, John Graham
Lieutenant
170242
'Layforce'
Sherwood Foresters 1st Bn.
Lieutenant John Lymbery from Dulwich, London, was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete whilst attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce. He remained in captivity for the rest of the war. Enlisted 20 April 1938 whilst a Medical Student at the University of London. Embarked for the Middle East.
LYON, Robert James
Guardsman (Raider)
2695458
50ME Commando
Scots Guards
02.09.1936 attested into the Scots Guards, civil occupation Labourer.
15.10.1940 posted 50 Middle East Commando.
05.03.1941 posted Depot Middle East Commando.
04.04.1941 posted to 'D' Bn., Layforce on completion of signal course.
MACARTHUR, Robert
Lance Bombardier
1455543
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Bombardier Robert Macarthur died during operations at the Litani River, Syria.
Son of Mr and Mrs James Macarthur of Mile End, Campbeltown, Argyll.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
MACKAY, J.S.
Private
2881250
Middle East Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Private Mackay was reported missing 14 September 1942 during operations in the Middle East (Tobruk), later found to be a prisoner of war at Camp 70, Monte Urano, Italy. In 1944 it was reported he was no longer a prisoner.
Sources
MACKIE, W.
Lance Corporal
3247568
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Mackie was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/1.
MacPHEE, John Peter
Lance Corporal
3311343
52ME Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Lance Corporal John MacPhee was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
MACQUARRIE, Donald Maclean
Lance Corporal
3319006
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Donald MacQuarrie, 8 troop, died of wounds during operations in the Middle East. Initially reported as missing on 24 November 1941 then as wounded and a prisoner of war (since recaptured).
MACRAE, Philip
Lance Bombardier
1523812
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Philip Macrae, a Gamekeeper from Eskadale, Invernesshire, enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 7 November 1939. After volunteering he was later attached to No.11 (Scottish) Commando and embarked with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
MALLETT, John
Acting Sergeant
5333348
No 7 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Sergeant John Mallett was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/30.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/30.
MALONE, Terence
Corporal
6913011
'Layforce'
Rifle Brigade
Corporal Terence Malone, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MARIN, Basil
Sergeant
6100528
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Sergeant Basil Marin, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/37.
MARINO, Angel
Private
6100529
50ME Commando
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Angel Marino, a Spanish volunteer from Bilbao, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. He remained at liberty in Crete for 10 months living alone in the mountains until recaptured by 2 Greek policeman. He was a prisoner for the remainder of the war.
MARSDEN, John Jardine
Gunner
1474306
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner John Marsden was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MARSON, Kenneth
Private
4858831
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Private Kenneth Marson, 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/34 and WO417/94
MARTIN, Hugh
Private
6398898
52ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Private Hugh Martin was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 3A).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 3A).
MARTINEY, Aurelio
Served as :
surname also seen as MARTINEZ
Private
6100561
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Aurelio Martiney, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war
MARTINEZ, Francisco
Private
6100548
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Francisco Martinez, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/39.
MARTINEZ, Pereira
Private
6100562
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Francisco Martinez, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
MATHER, James Henry
Private
3960750
50ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Died on war service
Private James Mather was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete and later found to be a prisoner of war [1]. He had been imprisoned at Stalag 4C, a prisoner of war camp at Wistritz bei Teplitz, Sudetenland ( part of former Czechoslovakia) [2a].
MATTHEWMAN, John Stewart
Sergeant
No 7 Commando
Special Service Detachment 1
Royal Army Service Corps
February 1942 Lance Corporal serving in Special Service Detachment 1. Post war member of the Commando Association and the Burma Star Association residing in Boston, Lincolnshire.
MATTHEWS, Donald
Private
6403973
52ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Private Donald Matthews was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 18A).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 18A).
MAXWELL, Thomas Turnbull
Guardsman
2695837
'Layforce'
Scots Guards 2nd Bn.
Died on war service
Guardsman Thomas Maxwell was wounded during operations in Crete on 2 June 1941 and became a prisoner of war. He died whilst in captivity. Son of Robert and Mary Jane Maxwell, of Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire.
MAYNARD, John Edward Trestrail
Corporal
5440304
No 8 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Maynard died during operations in Tobruk (Cyrenaica Libya) whilst part of a detachment from No 8 Commando ('B' Bn. Layforce) assigned to the garrison. Son of Percy Castell Maynard and Mary Elizabeth Maynard, of Redruth, Cornwall.
MCADAM, Leslie
Sergeant
46720
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Cameronians
Sergeant Leslie McAdam was reported missing 24th November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war from the 21st November.
MCALLISTER, H.
Private
2932951
50ME Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private McAllister was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Repatriated to the UK in 1943.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/34 and WO417/68.
MCAULEY, Michael
Lance Corporal
2986292
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Michael McAuley died during operations at Litani River. He has no known grave.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
MCCONVILLE, Maurice James
Corporal
5947918
No 7 Commando
No 4 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Maurice James McConville enlisted on 19 November 1931, civil occupation Clerk. During WW2 he volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.4 Commando* before embarking for the Middle East with No.7 Commando as part of Layforce.
MCDOUGALL, William Lawrence
Served as :
seen on records as MCDOUGALL and MACDOUGALL
Lance Corporal
2694429
No 8 Commando
Scots Guards 2nd Bn.
Perth City Police Force
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal William McDougall, Scots Guards, was attached to No.8 Commando in 1940. He left the commando and returned to his unit, the Scots Guards, in October 1941. Killed in action in Italy serving with the 2nd Bn. Scots Guards. Son of Mrs C. Miller, 30a Ainslie Gdns, Perth.
MCDUFF, William Henry Francis
Sapper (Acting Lance Corporal)
1881133
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal William McDuff from Walthamstow, London, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war since the previous day. Enlisted 3 September 1939.
McEWAN, Alexander
Trooper
321151
Middle East Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Alexander McEwan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/29 and WO417/30.
MCGEACHY, E.
Rifleman
3245800
No 7 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Rifleman McGeachy was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war at Stalag 4C.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO3921/1.
MCGIBBON, Robert Lorne
Lieutenant (later Captain)
85719
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment 2nd Bn.
1939-1940 served in Palestine before joining No.50 Middle East Commando [1][1a].
28.03.1941 Lieutenant, 'B' Company, 'D' Bn., Layforce at Geneifa [2].
MCGILL, Arthur, T.
Sergeant
2928520
50ME Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private Arthur McGill was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
MCGLONE, Andrew
Rifleman
3249718
No 7 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Military Medal (MM)
Rifleman Andrew McGlone was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war. During the years that followed he escaped several times from captivity only to be recaptured later.
MCGONIGAL, Eoin Christopher
Lieutenant
97290
No 11 Commando
SAS
Royal Ulster Rifles
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Eoin McGonigal, formerly 7 troop No.11 Commando, joined 'L' Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, on 15 August 1941.
MCGUIRE, John
Corporal
2934163
No 11 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John McGuire was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of William and Cecilia McGuire, of Glasgow.
Sources
CWGC.
MCHUGH, Gerard Thomas
Lance Corporal
2929858
No 7 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Lance Corporal Gerard McHugh was reported as a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. He had been captured on 1 June 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30 and WO417/96.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30 and WO417/96.
MCKAY, Alec
Lance Sergeant (later Company Quartermaster Sergeant)
2654904
No 8 Commando
Coldstream Guards 3rd Bn.
Burnley Borough Police Force
01.10.1930 attested at Burnley into the Coldstream Guards. Former trade Railway Employee.
October 1934 Lance Corporal released to Army Reserve.
02.11.1934 joined Burnley Borough Police Force aged 24. Sworn in 18 June 1935.
MCKAY, Robert
Corporal
2928972
No 11 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Robert McKay was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
MCKEE, Peter McIntyre Hugh
Sergeant (Acting Troop Sergeant Major)
1477227
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Troop Sergeant Major Peter McKee was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later confirmed a prisoner. Repatriated to the UK in 1943.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/68.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/68.
MCKENNA, Edward Thomas
Lance Corporal
3777325
'Layforce'
Kings Regiment (Liverpool)
Border Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Edward McKenna, King's Regiment and Special Service, was wounded during operations in Crete on 28 May 1941. On the 31st March 1944 he is listed with the Border Regiment and killed in action in Burma.
Sources
MCKENZIE, A.J.
Lance Corporal
3323707
No 11 Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Wounded 9 June 1941 attached Layforce during operations at Litani River, Syria. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Glasgow
Sources
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
MCKENZIE, James Burnett
Private
2880400
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders
Private James McKenzie was reported missing in the Middle East 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war since 19 November 1941.
MCKEOWN, John
Private
2760779
No 11 Commando
Black Watch
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John McKeown died during operations at Litani River.
Son of Patrick and Catherine McKeown, of Ruchill, Glasgow.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
MCLEAN, Donald
Gunner
898731
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Donald McLean was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. He was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 in Poland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
MCLELLAN, Dugald Bone
Trooper
320145
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Scots Greys
Royal Armoured Corps
23.03.1938 enlisted Cavalry of the Line aged 18.
26.03.1938 posted Royal Scots Greys.
26.03.1938 posted Royal Scots Greys.
02.11.1940 attached 52 Middle East Commando.
02.06.1941 reported missing during operations at Crete; prisoner of war since 01.06.1941.
MCLEOD, J.
Corporal
3311710
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Corporal McLeod attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce was wounded 29 May 1941 during operations in Crete.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26.
Notes
50 and 52 Middle East Commandos formed 'D' Bn., Layforce at Crete.
MCMURTRIE, William Vass
Gunner
906239
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner William McMurtrie was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4C in the Sudetenland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
MCNINCH, William Matthew
Lance Sergeant
327865
No 11 Commando
SAS
Royal Armoured Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant William McNinch died during operations at Termoli Italy with the Special Raiding Squadron having left the Commando. A veteran of the Litani River raid he died when a shell hit the truck that he was sitting in.
McSHANE, Charles Henry Hubert
Sergeant
5724665
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Died on war service
Sergeant Charles McShane, No.7 Commando, was reported missing on 2nd June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Camp 78 in Italy [1][2].
- 1943 repatriated to the UK [3].
MCTAGGART, George
Private
2928648
52ME Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private George McTaggart was reported missing and later a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/96.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/96.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
MEADLEY, George Albert
Sapper
1888651
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Sapper George Meadley from Hartlepool was captured during operations in Crete.
Timeline
29.03.1940, enlisted Royal Engineers.Trade on enlistment - Painter/Decorator.
Timeline
29.03.1940, enlisted Royal Engineers.Trade on enlistment - Painter/Decorator.
11.11.1940, attached 3 Special Service Battalion.
MEALOR, Joseph
Private
2928898
50ME Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private Joseph Mealor, aged 26, was reported missing and later a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete.
MEISTER, Donald Martin
Driver
T/117289
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Driver Donald Meister was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured on 1 June 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/72.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/72.
MENA, J
Private
6100526
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private J. Mena, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported as a prisoner of war in German hands (in Germany) after operations in Crete 1941. In 1943 he is reported as repatriated to the UK.
Sources
MILES, Hugh Logan
Lance Corporal
2657666
52ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Lance Corporal Hugh Miles was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 4G.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/31.
MILLER, Ean Creighton
Second Lieutenant
137263
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
King's Royal Rifle Corps
22.06.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant [1].
28.03.1941 Second Lieutenant, 'A' Company 'D' Bn. Layforce at Geneifa [1a].
25-28.05.1941 wounded during operations at Kastellorizzo [2][2a].
MILLER, John
Private
6139215
No 8 Commando
Special Service Detachment 2
East Surrey Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private John Miller was reported missing from approximately 12 June 1942 and later presumed killed in action, during operations in the Far East. He has no known grave.
MILLIGAN, John
Regimental Sergeant Major
2927484
No 7 Commando
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Regimental Sergeant Major John Milligan was reported missing and later a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Post war member of the Commando Association from Ayr.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/30 and WO417/96.
MILLS, Charles Ernest
Private
5827821
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Suffolk Regiment
Charles Ernest Mills, a Miller and Millwright from Suffolk, enlisted 15 January 1940. Private Mills later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East.
MILMAN, John Alexander Ralph
Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
58191
52ME Commando
British Military Mission 204
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel John Milman, Commander, 1 Special Service Detachment, 204 Military Mission, was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1][2].
Recommendation
MILNER, Harold
Lance Corporal
3653894
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Lance Corporal Harold Milner was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Warrington.
Sources
Sources
MITCHELL, William Pratt
Private
2881817
Middle East Commando
Gordon Highlanders
William Pratt Mitchell, a skilled worker from Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire, enlisted 16 May 1939. Reported missing whilst serving in the Middle East Commando on 14 September 1942 during operations in the Middle East (Tobruk), later confirmed wounded and prisoner of war
MOORE, Sydney Henry
Corporal
-
No 7 Commando
No 8 Commando
51ME Commando
-
Post war member of the Commando Association from Tadcaster in Yorkshire. His brother Albert served in No.3 Commando.
Sources
Commando Association newsletters 64, 77, 105, and others.
MORRIS, Reginald
Lance Corporal
2657596
52ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Lance Corporal Reginald Morris was reported wounded during operations in the Middle East on 27 January 1941 [1].
MOXEY, Edward Ernest
Corporal
5949820
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Corporal Edward Moxey was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cambridge.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/32.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/32.
MOYLES, Gerard
Lance Corporal
318430
ME Commando Depot
'Layforce'
Cheshire Yeomanry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Gerard Moyles was reported missing 2 June 1941, later confirmed as died, during operations in Crete. He has no known grave. Son of Peter and Mary Moyles.
Commando Service
MULLEN, James Cassidy
Private
3325329
No 11 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Mullen was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
MUNACHEN, James
Corporal
3318575
No 7 Commando
SAS
Highland Light Infantry
Corporal James Munachen served in No.11 Commando before joining 'L' Detachment Special Air Service. He was reported missing 16 November 1941 during Operation Squatter, the first parachute raid carried out by the SAS on the enemy fighter bases at Gazala and Timimi, Libya.
MUNRO, George
Sergeant
3323555
No 11 Commando
50ME Commando
SBS
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) 2nd Bn.
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant George Munro, a veteran of the Litani River raid, died during operations with the S.B.S., on the island of Samos after leaving the Commando.
Postings
Sep 1940 - volunteered for 11 Cdo.
MURPHY, James
Private
2981807
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Murphy died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of James and Annie Murphy, of Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire.
Sources
CWGC.
MURPHY, Patrick Joseph
Private
3314324
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry
Private Patrick Joseph Murphy, from Waterford, Eire, was wounded between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo [1][2].
- 2 June 1941 Crete, wounded and a prisoner of war [3][4][4a].
MURRAY, Alfred
Sergeant
408834
Middle East Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Sergeant Alfred Murray was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 383).
MURRAY, Robert
Private
2877544
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders
Private Robert Murray, 8 Troop, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
MUSK, Eric
Lance Corporal
5830939
No 7 Commando
Cambridgeshire Regiment
Lance Corporal Eric Musk was wounded during operations in Crete on 28 May 1941 whilst his unit were designated as part of Layforce. He avoided capture at Crete and later served in the SAS.
MYCOCK, George Reginald Nicholls
Gunner
904853
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner George Mycock was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29.
NAPIER, Alexander, McG.
Lance Corporal
2754762
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Lance Corporal Alexander Napier was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
NAPIER, Bevil Charles Alan
Major
85692
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Major Bevil Charles Alan Napier was attached to the Commandos from the Gordon Highlanders. He was promoted Lieutenant on 1 January 1941.
NAVARRETE, Francisco
Lance Corporal
6105530
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Lance Corporal Francisco Navarrete, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
NEAVES, James Mack
Gunner (Driver I/C)
924941
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner James Neaves was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4A in Germany.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
NEILL, William
Corporal
3127276
No 7 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Corporal William Neill was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/28 and WO417/29.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
NICHOLAS, John Harry
Trooper
318786
52ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps Yorkshire Hussars
Died on active service
Trooper John Harry Nicholas joined the Commando on 1 November 1940. He died of malaria during an escape from a prisoner of war camp in Greece. Son of Frank and Edith Maud Nicholas, of Burnley, Lancashire.
NICHOLLS, Frank Raymond Jocelyn
Captain
71042
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Special Service Detachment 1
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Frank Nicholls, No 7 Commando and Layforce, died whilst attached to No 1 Special Service Detachment. He has no known grave. Son of Mrs. A. M. Connell, of West Brompton, London.
NICOL, Charles
Acting Sergeant
2873369
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders
Sergeant Charles Nicol was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war.
NIXON, Malvern
Private
3056939
No 11 Commando
SAS
Royal Scots
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Malvern Nixon died when his jeep patrol was attacked whilst en route to harass the enemy in Southern Tunisia.
NOBLE, Arthur Frederick
Private
6397720
50ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Private Arthur Noble was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
NOLTING, Frank Gilbert
Sergeant
6209694
No 7 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Sergeant Frank Nolting was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
NUNN, Robert Richard
Sergeant
6457784
'Layforce'
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Sergeant Robert Nunn from Shepherds Bush, West London, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been taken prisoner the previous day. Enlisted 2 September 1933.
Sources
Sources
O'NEILL, James
Private
3311030
52ME Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Private James O'Neill was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
O'REILLY, John Myles
Lance Sergeant
2716586
SBS
Irish Guards
Lance Sergeant John O'Reilly was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving in 1st Special Boat Squadron having left the Commando.
Recommendation
For distinguished conduct during the operation on the island of Santorin.
O'SHEA, James Andrew
Sergeant
2717197
No 8 Commando
Irish Guards
Cornwall Constabulary
Sergeant James O'Shea was reported missing 21 June 1942 during operations in Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war.
O'SULLIVAN, William Martin
Sergeant
4803368
No 11 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment 6th Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant William O'Sullivan was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of Thomas and Violet May O'Sullivan, of Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Previously wounded May 1940 at Dunkirk.
Sources
OLIPHANT, Archibald Johnston
Lance Bombardier
894985
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Bombardier Archibald Oliphant died of wounds received during operations at Litani River in the Middle East. Son of James and Martha Lucy Oliphant, of Belvedere, Kent.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26.
OWEN, W.G.
Corporal
2733746
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Corporal Owen was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war at Stalag 4D.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO3921/1.
PADBURY, John
Corporal
320986
No 11 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
3rd Cavalry Training Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal John Padbury died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
PALMER, Robert George
Private
5437449
No 7 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Private Robert Palmer was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured on 1 June 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
PARISH, C.
Captain
'Layforce'
Royal Sussex Regiment
28 March 1941 Commander of 'B' Company, 'D' Bn. Layforce at Geneifa.
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28/3/1941 (List of 'D' Bn. Layforce Officers).
PARKER, William Henry
Lance Corporal
1877757
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal William Parker was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured on 1 June 1941.
PARKINGTON, Oswald
Private
6085077
'Layforce'
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 2nd Bn.
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Oswald Parkington died during operations in Crete. Elements of Layforce were engaged in a rearguard action during the evacuation.
Sources
CWGC.
PARNACOTT, Geoffrey Alfred Henry
Lieutenant
105607
No 11 Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Geoffrey Parnacott, 4 troop, died during operations at Litani River, Syria. He has no known grave. Previously served at Dunkirk with the British Expeditionary Force.
Son of Horace Walter and Muriel Mary Hunter Parnacott, of Shortlands, Bromley, Kent.
PASSMORE, Donald Percy
Lieutenant
105317
No 7 Commando
Northamptonshire Regiment
Died on active service
Lieutenant Donald Passmore died during operations at Bardia to gather intelligence, take prisoners and destroy the Italian barracks there.*
PATERNOSTER, Harry
Private
5827448
No 7 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Died on war service
Private Harry Paternoster died at the 13th General Hospital, Suez, as a result of heatstroke. Son of Herbert and Jeannie Paternoster, of Burgh, Suffolk.
PATERSON, James, A.
Private
2754057
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Private James Paterson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
PATTERSON, Robert
Private
2754781
ME Commando Depot
Black Watch
Private Robert Patterson, Depot Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
PAXTON, Charles Henry
Private
2933778
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private Charles Paxton, 10 Troop, was reported missing on 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ in Libya, and later found to be a prisoner of war.
PAYNE, Ronald McClure
Gunner
896888
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Ronald Payne was reported missing on 8 April 1941 at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
PEARSON, William George Victor Robert
Lance Sergeant
5825220
No 7 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Lance Sergeant William Pearson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured on 1 June 1941. Enlisted 1930. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Sources
PEDDER, Richard Robert Newsham (Lt Col)
Lieutenant Colonel
31724
No 11 Commando
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Pedder, Officer Commanding No.11 (Scottish) Commando, was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria. Commissioned on 27 August 1924 he served with the Highland Light Infantry until the outbreak of war.
PETERS, Albert Thomas
Private
5952655
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Private Albert Peters was reported as wounded and a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/35.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/35.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.
PINKNEY, Geoge Clifford
Trooper
295316
52ME Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
Trooper George Pinkney, 52 Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
In 1943 he is reported repatriated to the UK. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Bradford, Yorkshire.
PLUNKETT, John
Fusilier
3773880
No 11 Commando
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier John Plunkett was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of Joseph Edward and Alice Jane Plunkett, of Liverpool.
Sources
CWGC.
POMFORD, Douglas
Sergeant
3456406
No 11 Commando
SBS
South Lancashire Regt (Prince of Wales Volunteers)
Military Medal (MM)
Bar to the Military Medal
Corporal Douglas Pomford joined the S.B.S. from No. 11 Commando. He was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1].
PORTER, Leonard, E.
Trooper
405323
No 7 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Leonard Porter was reported missing 20 April 1941 (Bardia raid) during operations at Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/25 and WO417/94.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/25 and WO417/94.
PORTESS, George Thomas
Guardsman
2720198
No 8 Commando
Irish Guards
Guardsman George Thomas was reported a prisoner of war in 1942 during operations in Cyrenaica. Post war member of the Commando Association from Brigg, Lincolnshire.
POSTELLO, Rafael
Lance Corporal
6100531
'Layforce'
50ME Commando
Queen's Royal Regiment
Lance Corporal Rafael Postello was a Spanish volunteer who served in 'D' Bn., Layforce. He was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/20.
Sources
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/20.
POUCHER, William
Private
4856898
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Private William Poucher, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
PREECE, Bernard Llewellyn
Gunner
2044484
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Bernard Preece was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured 28 May 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/30.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/30.
PROWSE, Alfred Charles
Lance Corporal
5620784
No 8 Commando
Independent Companies and Special Service Battalions
Devonshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Alfred Prowse died during operations in Libya with 'B' Battalion Layforce. Son of Arthur and Mable Ellen Prowse of Sidmouth, Devon.
Sources
CWGC.
PRYDE, William
Lance Corporal
2932498
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
William Pryde, a Fitter from Falkirk, Scotland, enlisted 18 October 1939. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.11 Commando 10 Troop embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
PURSE, Jack
Lance Corporal
2987094
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Jack Purse was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria. Son of Bertha Elizabeth Purse, of Gleadless, Sheffield.
Sources
CWGC.
RAESIDE, Bendon Walker
Sergeant
898968
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Sergeant Bendon Raeside was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
READ, Kenneth Edward
Private
5673603
No 7 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Private Kenneth Read from Bath, Somerset, was reported missing 20 April 1941 (Bardia raid) during operations at Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war. Enlisted May 1930. Civil employment - Carpenter.
Sources
Sources
REDWOOD, Albert C.
Sergeant
5727778
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Albert Redwood died [1] having left the Commando and joined Force 136, the S.O.E. At the time of his death he was part of Operation Ramrose, team Fox at Myothit - Irrawaddy.
REED, Robert Middleton
Lance Sergeant
913695
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Sergeant Robert Reed was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
REEVES, Francis Samuel
Sapper
2079933
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Sapper Francis Reeves was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captued and later transported to Stalag 344.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/30.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/30.
REGAN, William
Gunner
882766
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner William Regan, a former Salesman from Gateacre, Liverpool, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be prisoner of war. Enlisted 25 April 1938. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Runcorn, Cheshire.
Sources
Sources
RICHARDS, Branson
Captain
108195
No 7 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Branson Richards was captured during operations in Cyrenaica in 1941 (Bardia Raid) and detained at Camp P.G. 29, Veano, Piacenza, Italy. Reported shot and killed escaping captivity. He has no known grave. Posthumously Mentioned in Despatches.
RICHARDS, Charles Geoffrey
Second Lieutenant
126476
No 11 Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Second Lieutenant Charles Richards, 5 troop, was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria. Son of the Revd. Charles Louis Richards, M.A., and Alice Winifred Richards, of Pimperne Rectory, Blandford, Dorsetshire. B.A. (Oxon.).
RICHARDSON, Arthur
WO2 Company Sergeant Major
5381845
No 8 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Company Sergeant Major Arthur Richardson was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations in Burma.
RICHARDSON, Peter Lingwood
Lance Bombardier
908598
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Peter Richardson from Banstead, Surrey, was reported missing 19th April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia Raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
Civil occupation - Bank Clerk.
Enlisted Territorial Army 1st May 1939.
RILEY, Charles George Gibson
Guardsman (later Captain)
2656281 and 281325
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
SAS
Coldstream Guards
Isle of Ely Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
15 January 1934 enlisted Coldstream Guards former trade Quarryman; 1937 to Army Reserve List; 1 January 1938 joined Isle of Ely Constabulary; September 1939 mobilised Coldstream Guards; 1940 No.8 Commando; Layforce; 1st Special Service Regiment; September 1941 'L' Detachment SAS; January - Apri
ROBB, Leslie
Private
5570437
No 11 Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Leslie Robb died of wounds after operations at Litani River, Syria.
Husband of Rosa Robb, of Leeds, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26.
ROBERTS, John
Corporal
3648905
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Corporal John Roberts was reported wounded and missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Warrington.
ROBERTSON, Andrew
Gunner
958993
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Andrew Robertson died of wounds received during operations at Litani River, Syria. Son of Andrew and Louisa Robertson, of Cupar, Fife.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
ROBERTSON, W.T.
Private
3055828
No 7 Commando
Royal Scots
Private Robertson was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia). Later found to be a prisoner of war.
RODGER, Thomas Buchanan White
Corporal
2324891
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Thomas Rodger, a Sales Supervisor from Glasgow, enlisted into the Royal Engineers Reserve on 30 January 1936. Called to the Colours on 30 August 1939. Attached to 3 Special Service Battalion on 11 November 1940. Attached No.7 Commando on 31 January 1941*.
ROFT, Peter William
Private
4803542
No 11 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment
Private Peter Roft was wounded on 9 June 1941 during operations at the Litani River in Syria. Post war member of the Commando Association from Brechin, Angus.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
ROONEY, Lawrence
Private
4534896
No 11 Commando
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Lawrence Rooney was killed in action during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of Frank and Catherine Rooney, of Moss Side, Formby, Lancashire.
Sources
CWGC.
ROSE, Harry, E.G.
Lance Corporal
5827498
No 7 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Northamptonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Harry Rose was reported missing and a prisoner of war on 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica, Libya (Bardia raid). He later made good his escape and received a Mention in Despatches.
Recommendation
ROSE, Stephen Murfin
Major (later Lieutenant Colonel)
67108
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Stephen Rose joined the Middle East Commando when it began to form at Geneifa in August 1940. He later became second in command of No.50 Middle East Commando [1].
ROUGH, Thomas
Private
4861701
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Private Thomas Rough, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
ROWLES, Thomas Arthur
Trooper
2045290
52ME Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
Trooper Thomas Rowles from Mitcham, Surrey, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured the previous day. Enlisted 9 June 1938
Sources
Sources
RUSSELL, Frederick James
Private
5572601
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Wiltshire Regiment
Private Frederick Russell was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/30, and WO417/94.
RUSSO, James Anthony
Lieutenant (later Captain)
71402
'Layforce'
Royal Armoured Corps, 3rd Hussars
26.07.1939, commissioned Second Lieutenant 3rd Hussars from General List TA (University Candidate) with seniority 27 January 1938 [1].
01.01.1941, promoted Lieutenant, 3rd Hussars [1a].
RYAN, E.
Private
3717786
No 11 Commando
King's Own Royal Regiment
Private Ryan, 'C' Bn., Layforce, was wounded 9 June 1941 during operations in Syria.
Source
Casualty lists National Archives file WO417/27.
Notes
SADD, Albert Norman
Lance Sergeant
2323946
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Lance Sergeant Albert Sadd was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/3, errata in WO417/54.
SADDLER, Thomas
Trooper
548685
Middle East Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
Trooper Thomas Saddler, Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/92 (1945).
SADLER, William Henry
Corporal
4912289
52ME Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment, 1st Bn.
Corporal William Sadler was reported missing later found to be a prisoner of war captured on 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Repatriated May/June 1944.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30, 34, and 76.
SAINT, Reginald George
Guardsman
5671207
52ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Guardsman Reginald Saint was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/31.
SAMPSON, E.A.
Private
6399161
52ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Private Sampson was wounded on 29 May 1941 during operations in Crete.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/26.
SANCHEZ, Manuel
Private
6100534
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Manuel Sanchez, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35.
SANDBACH, Cecil Emerson
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
170234
'Layforce'
Cheshire Regiment
03.11.1940, O.C.T.U. commissioned Second Lieutenant, Cheshire Regiment [1].
28.03.1941, Second Lieutenant, 'B' Company 'D' Bn., Layforce at Geneifa [2].
01.06.1941, Lieutenant, prisoner of war, Crete [3][3a][3b][3c].
SAVAGE, Alistair Carpendale Mcewan
Captain (later Major)
63567
No 7 Commando
Queen's Royal Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Alistair Savage was reported wounded and missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][3]. He was initially held in Carcere Penale Badia, Italy [2], before being transported to Germany.
SCAIFE, Josiah
Private
2756183
ME Commando Depot
Black Watch
Private Josiah Scaife, Depot Middle East Commando, was reported missing 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war captured on 14 June 1941. Enlisted 17 September 1938. Civil trade - Carpenter. Resided South Shields, County Durham.
SCANES, Lewis Ralph
Trooper
321274
No 8 Commando
1st Royal Dragoons Royal Armoured Corps
Died on war service
Trooper Lewis Scanes was reported missing presumed died during operations in Burma on or shortly after 19 June 1942, his secondary unit shown simply as "Commando" on each of the casualty lists. Son of Henry Frederick and Mary Charlotte Scanes, of Dagenham, Essex.[1][2].
SCEALES, James Stewart Macewan
Captain
108213
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 1st Bn.
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Sceales had served as Officer Commanding 7 troop whilst attached to the Commando before rejoining his Regiment.
Promoted Major he was reported wounded in 1944 during operations in Italy. On 12 May 1944 it was further reported that he was dangerously ill [1].
Promoted Major he was reported wounded in 1944 during operations in Italy. On 12 May 1944 it was further reported that he was dangerously ill [1].
SCHOFIELD, Harry Vane
Trooper
323263
'Layforce'
Stafford Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Harry Schofield, 'D' Battalion of Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Scarborough.
Sources
SCOTT, Edward
Rifleman
3251748
No 7 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Rifleman Edward Scott was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war after being captured the previous day.
SCOTT, Thomas Fields
Corporal
2934127
No 11 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
George Medal (GM)
Corporal Thomas Scott served in No.11 Commando 10 troop [1]. Awarded the George Medal for gallant and distinguished service whilst on the strength of Force 133 (MEF) S.O.E. (Special Operations Executive) [2][3].
Recommendation
SEEKINGS, Albert Reginald
Private (later Warrant Officer 1 (SAS)
5933155
No 7 Commando
SAS
Cambridgeshire Regiment
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Albert Reginald Seekings served in No.7 Commando. Due to illness he did not take part in the Crete landings after which he joined 'L' Detachment SAS [1][2].
Distinguished Conduct Medal
SEEKINGS, Robert William
Private
5932934
No 7 Commando
SAS
Cambridgeshire Regiment
Private Robert Seekings, No. 7 Commando, was wounded 28 May 1941 during operations in Crete whilst his unit were designated as part of Layforce [1].
Service History [2]
SENIOR, Fred
Lance Sergeant
2696965
No 8 Commando
Middle East Commando
SAS
Scots Guards 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Fred Senior died when his jeep patrol was attacked whilst en route to harass the enemy in Southern Tunisia. He was serving with 1st SAS ('B' Sqn.) at the time of his death having left the Commandos.
SEVERN, Clive
Lance Corporal
5887258
No 11 Commando
SBS
Northamptonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Clive Severn was reported missing at sea whilst on board the submarine H.M.S. Triumph later presumed killed in action. Mentioned in Despatches (posthumous) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East.
SEYMOUR, William Napier
Major
56896
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Scots Guards
Mentioned in Despatches
Adjutant of 52 Middle East Commando in Sudan and Ethiopia, and Adjutant 'D' Bn. Layforce, although did not participate at Crete due to an injury. Later joined Middle East contingents to the Far East to be part of Mission 204.
SHAWYER, Henry Alfred
Private
5502080
No 7 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Henry Alfred Shawyer, a Flour Mill Machine Hand from Southampton, enlisted 16 October 1939. Volunteered for Special Service and attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East with Layforce.
SHELTON, Leslie
Lance Corporal
4802003
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Lance Corporal Leslie Shelton was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war.
SHERIDAN, George Augustine Michael
Corporal
5502361
No 7 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal George Sheridan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. In 1945 this was corrected to killed in action between the dates shown above. Son of Patrick and Elizabeth Sheridan, of Fratton, Portsmouth.
SHERWOOD, James Barlow Brookes
Sergeant
T/106321
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
SBS
Royal Army Service Corps
Military Medal (MM)
Served with No 8 Troop, No 8 Commando in GB, 9/1940 -12/1940; served with Folboat Troop, No 8 Commando in GB, 12/1940 - 2/1941; served with Folboat Section, Layforce in Egypt and Mediterranean, 2/1941 - 3/1941; served with No 1 Special Boat Section in Mediterranean and North Africa, 4/1941 - 2/
SHORTEN, Raymond Herbert
Lieutenant
163658
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
SAS
General List
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Raymond Shorten left the Commando in July 1942 to join 'L' Detachment SAS. He died in October during operations with the SAS at Sidi Barrani.
Nov 40, enlisted General List
Dec 40, 52 ME Cdo
Jan 41, wounded
Dec 40, 52 ME Cdo
Jan 41, wounded
SILLETT, Thomas John
Private
5672780
No 8 Commando
SAS
Somerset Light Infantry 5th Bn
Died on active service
Private Thomas Sillett died of illness (diptheria) whilst serving with 1st SAS, 'A' Sqn. He had joined No 8 Commando in 1940 and embarked with them for the Middle East at the end of January 1941 as part of Layforce. He later left the Commandos and joined 'L' Detachment SAS in June 1942.
SIMMONDS, Frederick John
Lance Sergeant
7584420
'Layforce'
South Staffordshire Regiment
Died on war service
Lance Sergeant Frederick Simmonds of 27 Sherborne Street Gloucester, died in Belgium.
SIMPSON, Arthur, C.
Lance Bombardier
946849
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Arthur Simpson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
SIMPSON, D. (Pte)
Private
2933253
No 7 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private D. Simpson was reported wounded 21 April 1941 in the Middle East (Bardia raid ?).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Notes
SIMPSON, David
Corporal
3310206
No 7 Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Corporal David Simpson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had served in India before the war and was the recipient of the India General Service Medal.
SINCLAIR, Archibald Roy McGregor
Sergeant
3326187
No 11 Commando
SBS
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Archibald Sinclair was reported missing 6 June 1943 after a raid to destroy a radar station on Lampedusa Island in the Mediterranean Sea (Operation Buttercup), later confirmed killed in action. He was attached to 'Z' Special Boat Section, 2nd SAS Regiment, A.A.C.
SLADE, E.A.H.
Private
5620225
'Layforce'
Devonshire Regiment
12 June 1941 wounded during operations in Cyrenaica, unit 4 Special Service Bn. [1] [notes].
6 June 1944 wounded N.W.E. serving with his Regiment, rank Lance Corporal [2].
Sources
SLADE, William Henry
Private
6088319
50ME Commando
Queen's Royal Regiment West Surrey
Private William Slade was reported missing and a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Post war member of the Commando Association from Sussex.
Sources
SMETHURST, Harry
Lance Corporal
7907192
No 7 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Lance Corporal Harry Smethurst was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.
SMILEY, David de Crespigny
Captain (later Colonel)
P/69082
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Horse Guards
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Bar to the Military Cross
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
- 28.03.1941, Captain, 52 Middle East Commando, appointed to 'D' Company of 'D' Bn., Layforce at Geneifa [1][1a][1b].
- 1941, Temporary Captain, Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in the Middle East [2].
SMITH, Ernest William
Lance Bombardier
909986
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Ernest Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/1.
SMITH, George
Sergeant
833291
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Sergeant George Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/30.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/30.
SMITH, John
Lance Corporal
295308
Middle East Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
Lance Corporal John Smith, Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/32, WO417/94.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/32, WO417/94.
SMITH, John Rolland
Sergeant
2986958
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant John Rolland Smith died during operations at Litani River.
Son of William and Elizabeth Smith, of Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
Sources
CWGC.
SMITH, Lawrence George
Sergeant
316217
No 7 Commando
Royal Tank Corps
Royal Armoured Corps
Royal Household Cavalry
Sergeant Lawrence Smith was attested into the Royal Tank Corps on 28 October 1927 aged 14yrs 2 months, trade recorded as Musician [1].
SMITH, Peter
Gunner
1527750
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Died on war service
Gunner Peter Smith, from Glencraig in Fife, was reported missing in 1942 (full date not reported) during operations in the Middle East , later found to be a prisoner of war [1][1a]. He was subsequently killed as a result of aerial bombardment [2][2a].
SMITH, Thomas, B.G.
Rifleman (Acting Lance Corporal)
3058615
No 7 Commando
Cameronians
Lance Corporal Thomas Smith was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
SMITH, William Henry
Lance Bombardier
904285
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier William Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 344.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/29.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/29.
SMITH, William James
Trooper
7909151
'Layforce'
Royal Armoured Corps
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper William Smith was reported missing August 1942 during operations in Burma, later presumed killed in action on or shortly after 31 August 1942. He was attached to the Special Service Detachment and has no known grave.
SMITH, William John
Private
5726899
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Private William John Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Swanage, Dorset.
Sources
SNEESBY, Eric
Driver
67473
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Army Service Corps
Driver Eric Sneesby was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/96.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
SNELSON, Cyril
Lance Corporal
3655291
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Lance Corporal Cyril Snelson was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
SPARROW, H.S.
Lance Corporal
406644
'Layforce'
Household Cavalry Regiment
Lance Corporal Sparrow was reported wounded 11 June 1941 during operations in the Middle East.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/31.
Notes
SPEECHLEY, William
Private
5830134
No 7 Commando
Green Howards
Private William Speechley, No.7 Commando, was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica. Later found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 344. Had earlier served in No.4 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Cambridgeshire.
SQUIER, Herbert Cecil
Corporal
2564989
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Corporal Herbert Squier was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/31 (Stalag 8A).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/31 (Stalag 8A).
STABLES, Leslie
Lance Corporal
3063118
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Scots 2nd Bn.
Leslie Stables, a Bottle Inspector from Yorkshire, enlisted on 20 June 1940. After volunteering for the Commandos he was attached to No.11 Commando and embarked with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
STAMPER, Sydney
Lance Corporal
3060120
No 7 Commando
Royal Scots
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Sydney Stamper died during operations in the Middle East. Son of Sarah Stamper, and stepson of T. Storm, of West Hartlepool, Co. Durham.
Sources
CWGC.
STANNACK, Luke
Lance Corporal
1890170
No 7 Commando
No 4 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Luke Stannack from Hull was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be wounded and a prisoner of war. In 1943 he is reported as back in the UK no longer a prisoner.
Sources
STAPLES, Montague
Corporal of Horse
304543
No 8 Commando
Middle East Commando
SAS
Royal Horse Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
Montague Staples was killed serving with the 1st SAS, 'C' Sqn. having left the Commando.
STARLING, Reginald, E.
Private
3966820
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Private Reginald Starling was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4B).
STEINKE, Roy Frederick
Corporal
6207800
No 7 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Corporal Roy Steinke was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/33.
STEVENS, A. Kenneth
Fusilier
6201511
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Stevens was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
STEVENSON, Joseph
Lance Corporal
4857910
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Lance Corporal Joseph Stevenson, 50 ME Commando attached 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association (Leeds Branch).
Sources
Sources
STEVENSON, Thomas
Corporal
2977763
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Thomas Stevenson died during operations at Litani River. He has no known grave. Husband of Williamina Stevenson, of Prestwick, Ayrshire.
Sources
CWGC.
STEWART, Charles
Sergeant
2979811
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Charles Stewart from Glasgow enlisted on 2 March 1936. He volunteered for the Commandos in WW2 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
STILL, Edgar Thomas
Lance Corporal
5572401
No 7 Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Died on active service
Lance Corporal Edgar Still died as a result of an accident in the Middle East. Husband of Marie Still, of Gravesend, Kent.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/48.
STOCKS, Douglas
Driver i/c
2332752
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Corps of Signals
Driver Dougie Stocks, 'C' Bn Layforce, was reported missing 20 November 1941 during operations in the Western Desert, later confimed as wounded and a prisoner of war in Italian hands. He was repatriated to the UK in 1943. Driver Stocks was from Kirkcaldy, Scotland.
STOCKS, Joseph William
Private
4746205
'Layforce'
York and Lancaster Regiment
Private Joseph Stocks was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later confirmed prisoner of war date of capture 9 June 1941*.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/26, 31, and 93.
STONE, Sidney James
Sergeant
2692673
No 8 Commando
SAS
Scots Guards
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Sidney Stone was serving with "L" Detachment, S.A.S. Bde Special Air Service Regiment, A.A.C. at the time of his death, having previously served in No. 8 Commando.
STOTT, Charles Henry
Trooper
322688
52ME Commando
North Somerset Yeomanry
Died on war service
Trooper Charles Stott, 52 Middle East Commando ('D' Bn., Layforce) died whilst a prisoner of war. He was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete but later found to have been captured. Son of Charles and Ada Lilian Stott.
Sources
STRATFORD, Mark, F.
Private
5950066
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Private Mark Stratford was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 8B).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/36.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 8B).
STYLES, Alexander Mundie
Signaller
2584344
No 11 Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Killed in action or died of wounds
Signaller Alexander Styles died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
SULLIVAN, Norman Tracy
Private
4618047
No 7 Commando
No 4 Commando
East Yorkshire Regiment
Lance Corporal Norman Sullivan from Beulah Hill, South East London, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to have been taken prisoner the previous day. Enlisted 1 December 1939. Previously employed as a Clerk.
SUMMERFIELD, J. (or Charles, J.)
Corporal
3957938
50ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Corporal Summerfield was was wounded between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo [1][2].
- 2 June 1941 Crete reported missing later found be a prisoner of war [3][4][5].
SUTHERLAND, George Martin
Gunner
1517018
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner George Sutherland was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica, Libya. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4F.
SWINBURN, Arthur
Warrant Officer 2 Company Sergeant Major
4855159
368088
50ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment & Royal Pioneer Corps
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Arthur Swinburn enlisted into the Leicestershire Regiment on 24th November 1928 for 9 years, and then a further 3 years in Reserve, before volunteering for the Commandos in 1940 [1].
TALBOT, Dennis Gifford
Signalman
2324031
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Signalman Dennis Talbot was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to have been captured 1 June 1941.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
TANNER, Ralph Esmond Selby
Private (later Honorary Captain)
6970623
223473
No 3 Commando
No 8 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Private Ralph Esmond Selby Tanner was Lt. Evelyn Waugh's batman [1][3]. He received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Crete 1941 [2][3].
TAYLOR, Felix Henry
Sergeant
826185
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Felix Henry Taylor was attested into the Royal Artillery on 8 January 1936. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.11 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East as 'C' Bn., Layforce. Sergeant Taylor was wounded 9 June 1941 during operations at Litani River, Syria.
TAYLOR, Graham Cecil Gordon
Temporary Captain
74627
50ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Graham Taylor was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations in Crete. He has no known grave. Son of Colonel H. W. Taylor, O.B.E., and Mrs. E. M. Taylor, of St. Minver, Cornwall.
TAYLOR, J.M.
Acting Corporal
T 71576
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Acting Corporal Taylor, 'A' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
TAYLOR, James Alexander
Private
2758433
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Private James Taylor was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
TAYLOR, Percy, V.C.
Lance Corporal
5111406
No 7 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1/7th Bn.
Lance Corporal Percy Taylor, 3 Special Service Bn., was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/36.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/36.
TAYLOR, Stanley Benjamin
Sergeant
2657671
50ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Sergeant Stanley Taylor from Hull was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. 50 and 52 Middle East Commandos formed 'D' Battalion of Layforce for this operation. Prior service in Palestine with the Coldstream Guards.
TEVENDALE, Lewis Legertwood Legg
Regimental Sergeant Major (later Major)
2873628 and 226916
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Kincardineshire Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Warrant Officer Class 1 Regimental Sergeant Major Lewis Tevendale, No.11 Commando ('C' Bn., Layforce), was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of his distinguished service during the battle of Litani River, Syria, on 9-10 June 1941.
THEOBALD, Richard
Sergeant
4857854
52ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Sergeant Richard Theobald was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 383. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Leicester.
Sources
Sources
THOMAS, John Smith
Private
3319284
Independent Companies and Special Service Battalions
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Private John Thomas, 3 Special Service Bn. was reported missing in the Middle East on 20 April 1941 (Bardia Raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/27.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/27.
THOMAS, Leslie
Trooper
406292
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Armoured Corps Staffordshire Yeomanry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper Leslie Thomas, 52 Middle East Commando ('D' Bn. Layforce), died during operations in Crete. Son of George Henry and Mary Thomas, of Leicester.
Sources
CWGC.
THOMAS, Norman
Private
6088017
'Layforce'
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 2nd Bn.
Died on war service
Private Norman Thomas was reported as missing in action on Crete on the 2nd June 1941, however he had been taken prisoner. He died whilst a prisoner of war cause of death not known to this archive.
THOMPSON, Alfred
Private
3771992
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
King's Liverpool
Alfred Thompson, a Painter from Liverpool, enlisted on 27 October 1938. Private Thompson volunteered for the Commandos in 1940 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
THOMPSON, Royce
Private
2984367
No 11 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Royce Thomspson died during operations at Litani River. He has no known grave.
Son of Harry and Charlotte Thompson, of Monk Bretton, Yorkshire.
Son of Harry and Charlotte Thompson, of Monk Bretton, Yorkshire.
Sources
CWGC.
THOW, Henry Beverley
Bombardier
897673
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Henry Beverley Thow, a Glazier and Painter from Ayr, Scotland, enlisted 29 August 1939. Volunteered for Special Service and attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East with Layforce.
TITTERTON, Cyril Arthur
Lance Corporal
3604006
No 11 Commando
Border Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Cyril Titterton died during operations at Litani River, Syria.
Son of Arthur Titterton and of Mary Annie Titterton, (nee Ratcliffe); husband of Helen Titterton (nee Casson), of Skerton, Lancaster.
TORRALBO, Miguel
Private
6100538
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Miguel Torralbo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
TOWNSEND, Charles
Corporal
50ME Commando
Post war member of the Commando Association from Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 65 (1977).
TRILL, Jaime
Private
6100540
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Jaime Trill, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35.
TRUSTY, Robert
Private
4858686
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Private Robert Trusty, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
TUFNELL, Kenneth Edward Mortimer
Captain (later Major)
23953
No 8 Commando
Grenadier Guards
Military Cross (MC)
15 February 1943 Tunisia 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards awarded the Military Cross having left the Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
TURNER, Edward
Corporal
5496525
50ME Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Corporal Turner was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 344.
VARNEY, Frank Ernest
Lance Corporal
4977399
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Sherwood Forresters
Lance Corporal Frank Varney, 10 Troop, was reported missing on 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ in Libya, and later found to be a prisoner of war.
VAUGHAN, John Henry
Trooper
305373
'Layforce'
Royal Horse Guards, Household Cavalry Regiment
Trooper John Henry 'Jack' Vaughan, 'D' Batallion Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
VAUGHAN, John Henry
Sergeant
305373
52ME Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment
John Henry Vaughan, a Farmer from Kent, enlisted into the Household Cavalry Regiment 12 December 1938. He was later attached to 52 Middle East Commando which formed part of 'D' Battalion Layforce for operations in Crete.
WAINWRIGHT, Terrance
Lance Corporal
3958400
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Lance Corporal Terrance Wainwright was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
WALDOCK, Harold Frank
Private
5497482
50ME Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Harold Frank Waldock enlisted 18 November 1935, civil trade Cook. Corporal Waldock, 50 Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later found to be a prisoner of war.
WALLACE, Hugh
Corporal
3130762
No 11 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Hugh Wallace was reported missing presumed killed in action at sea on 5 December 1941.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/35 and WO417/52.
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