Notes on Training Centre deaths: Prior to the establishment of the Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC), from 1940 training was done on a Unit basis. Some later attended the CBTC for further training already confirmed as Commandos. In 1943 some RM Battalions were simply redesignated as RM Commando units prior to their Commando training. Therefore a few who died in training at Achnacarry are shown on their Unit ROH. Additionally units other than Commandos trained at Achnacarry on occasions, so their names will be on their Regimental ROH. If not listed here check the Roll of Honour [View] and Archive links below.
Fusilier Ernest Ainsley died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Oscar and Jane Ann Ainsley, of Gateshead, Co. Durham.
Fusilier Richard Allen was reported missing 28 May 1940 later confirmed as killed in action during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Thomas and Margaret Ellen Allen of Welshpool, Montgomeryshire.
Gunner Arthur Bailey was found dead on Westhampnett Lane Chichester, a road leading to Goodwood. Ambulance men at the scene found that he had fractured his skull and it was later ascertained that he had fallen from a lorry in which he was a passenger.
Private William Bath, No. 2 Independent Company, died of wounds during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force).
Corporal Ronald Bentley, Royal Marines, died from a head injury which occurred in the UK.
Fusilier George Black died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of G. D. and Margaret Black, of Caernarvon.
Marine George Butler, 4 Special Service Brigade HQ, died at the General Military Hospital, Barming Heath nr. Maidstone from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Private Robert Capes died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force).
Rifleman Alexander Chisholm died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of David and Elizabeth Chisholm, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Lance Corporal Alex Cowieson died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Alexander Gray and Catherine Cowieson, of Partick, Glasgow; husband of Ruby Cowieson, of Partick.
Trooper Alfred Crouch, Special Boat Service, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached to 2 Commando Brigade, died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
Signalman John Currie, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of Daniel James Currie and Mary Jane Currie.
Private Kenneth Drysdale drowned at Mucomir, Gairlochy, whilst serving at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Son of Andrew Sproat Drysdale and Maggie Drysdale, of Wigtown; husband of Eileen Doris Drysdale, of Wigtown.
Gunner Roy Flavell died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Louis Henry Thomas and Elizabeth Flavell, of Southfields, London.
Corporal Ernest Godsell died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Tom and Annie Godsell, of Welshpool, Montgomeryshire.
Private Thomas Hendry died as a result of an accident.
Signalman Alexander Howie died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of the late John L. and Charlotte P. Howie; nephew of Miss A. Leyton, of Greenock.
Captain Gavin Howie, HQ 4 Special Service Bde., died during operations at Normandy.
Fusilier Stanley Hughes M.M., SBS, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached to 2 Commando Brigade, died during operations at Lake Comacchio. Son of Edward Lloyd Hughes and Bertha Hughes; husband of Hilda May Hughes, of Stoneycroft, Lancashire.
Private Leslie Kerlogue died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Bertie and Edith Kerlogue; husband of Muriel Joan Kerlogue, of Dovercourt, Essex.
Company Quartermaster Sergeant Ivor Lavender died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of William and Lillian Lavender; husband of Dorothy Florence Lavender, of Acrefair, Denbighshire.
Signalman Francis Lewis, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals, died during operations in Italy. The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge. He has no known grave. Son of William and Mary Lewis, of Liverpool.
Son of William Laird Manson and Jessie Reid Manson; husband of Annie Walker Manson, of Wembley Park, Middlesex.
Private Alexander Martin, 1st Bn. Gloucester Regt. was reported missing in action on the 17th May 1942 and believed to be a prisoner of war. He died In November whilst still a prisoner of war.
Company Quartermaster Sergeant James Mason contracted a fatal illness whilst engaged in East Africa as a Physical Training Instructor for the indigenous troops there.
Private Alexander Matson died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force).
Sapper William Moores died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Edwin and Harriet Moores, of Manchester; husband of Agnes Moores, of Manchester.
Private Robert O'Neill died during operations in Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Henry and Margaret O'Neill, of Glasgow; husband of Margaret O'Neill, of Glasgow.
Telegraphist Robert Anthony Pickering is listed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as serving attached to HMS Nile when he died.
Marine Alexander Porter, HQ 4 Special Service Brigade, died during operations at Normandy, France.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
Corporal Edward Roberts, Special Boat Service, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached 2 Commando Brigade, died during operations at Lake Comacchio.
Son of Leslie D. and Annie H. Fraser, of Parkhead, Glasgow.
Fusilier Edward Roberts was killed in action during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force). Son of Robert and Mary Roberts, of Penycae, Denbighshire; husband of Sadie Roberts.
Private George Tarrant died in the UK. His status at the Holding Operational Commando is not known. He is buried in a joint grave with Rfn. George William Tucker, aged 31, Royal Ulster Rifles.
[Source: CWGC Grave Registration report]
Private Bernard Terry was killed in a car accident in the UK.
Captain Reginald Turner-Hughes, No 3 Special Service (SS) Bn., from Lillington Manor, Leamington Spa*, died on war service. Precise details on how he met his death are not known to this archive.
Lance Corporal John Wintle was killed in action during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force). He has no known grave. Prior to enlisting John was a Butcher's Shop Assistant living at 67 Plantagenet Street, Cardiff.
Joe Rogers MM
No 2 Commando
Bob Mewett
No 12 & No 1 Commando
Mick Collins
No 5 Commando
