Minturno War Cemetery, Italy

There may be content on individuals that is not listed here. If you do not find a name use the different Search options within the Site. Contact the Archive to have a name included.

Displaying 1 - 24 of 24

AUERHAHN, Werner

Served as : 
WELLS, Peter Vernon Allan
Lance Corporal
5550132
No 10 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Werner Auerhahn served in 3 troop, also known as 'X' troop, of the inter allied commando under the alias of Peter Vernon Allan WELLS. He was killed by a mine during operations in Italy and was the first casualty of the troop. Son of Arthur and Erna Auerhahn, of Cricklewood, Middlesex.

BATTY, Ronald Lorraine

Corporal (later Lance Sergeant)
5389646
No 4 Commando
Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Ronald Batty, No.4 Commando, was wounded 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France. Sometime later he left the Commando and returned to his Regiment. Lance Sergeant Batty was killed in action serving in Italy. Son of Charles Woodrofe Batty and Fanny T. Batty; husband of Barbara Batty.
 
Sources
CWGC.

BILSBOROUGH, Walter

Lance Sergeant
327597
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Walter Bilsborough died of wounds received during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists  / National Archives file WO417/72.
Royal Artillery casualty cards.
 
Notes

CRAWFORD, Robert Allan

Lance Corporal
2934211
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Robert Crawford was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.

DAY, Albert Ernest

Marine
PLY/X 6
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Albert Day died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
 

FOWLER, Harry

Marine
EX/3714
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Harry Fowler died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.

Sources
CWGC.
CWGC Graves Registration Form.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
 

GREGORY, Donald

Marine
PLY/X 107480
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Donald Gregory died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.

GREY, Thomas Patrick

Corporal
EX/ 3408
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Thomas Grey died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.
 

HASTINGS, Frank Reginald

Lance Corporal
PLY/X 100676
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Frank Hastings died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/131.

HERYET, George William

Corporal
CH/X 2855
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal George Heryet died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.

HURST, John

Marine
CH/X 112964
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Hurst died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/132.
 

KLINCKE, Edward Sydney

Marine
CH/X 3417
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Edward Klincke died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/133.

MALCOLM, George

Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major
PLY/X 639
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Company Sergeant Major George Malcolm died during operations in Italy to cross the River Garigliano. He had been recommended for the Military Medal for his gallantry on the day prior to his death.

MATTHEWS, Frederick Gordon

Corporal
PO/X112579
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Frederick Matthews died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/134.
 

McKINNON, Alexander Edward Cunningham

Lance Sergeant
3132746
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd Bn
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Alexander McKinnon died during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Son of John and Frances McKinnon; husband of Florence Janes McKinnon, of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. His name is on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito.
 
Sources
CWGC.

OCKWELL, Christopher Thomas

Marine
PO/X104971
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Christopher Ockwell died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives files ADM 104/135.

SHERWIN, Robert Deary

Private
3533662
No 9 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Robert Sherwin was killed in action during operations in Italy. Son of James and Martha Sherwin, of Crumpsall, Manchester. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. 

SWAN, Leslie Victor

Sergeant
CH/X2532
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Leslie Swan died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in operations to cross the River Garigliano.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/137.

TAYLOR, George

George Taylor 43 Commando
Marine
PO/X 107732
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Taylor died during operations in Italy. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
He received a Mention in Despatches for "outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."  

WILSON, George

Lance Sergeant
2983410
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Sergeant George Wilson was killed in action during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.

Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/70.

Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos

Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now]. 
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
 
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.