Reginald George Wall, a married Metropolitan Police Constable from Croydon, volunteered for the commandos and enlisted into the General Service Corps 23 July 1942. He joined the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry, and completed his commando training 24 September 1942. Posted No.12 Commando; nominally transferred to Royal Armoured Corps. From 21 October 1942 until 28 April 1943 active service in commando operations from the Shetland Islands. No.12 Commando at that time was split for coastal raiding operations, half operating along the French coast, the other half in Norwegian waters. Posted No.6 Commando 26 July 1943 on pending disbandment No.12 Commando. Promoted Lance Corporal 30 August 1943.
Posted from No.6 Commando to the Holding Operational Commando, Wrexham with effect from 16 December 1943. Promoted Corporal, Holding Operational Commando, 16 December 1944. Relegated to Class W(T) Reserve 22 August 1945 for re-employment as Policeman. Member of the Commando Association.