Stalag XVIII-C (18C) (aka 317), Markt Pongau, Austria
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9ABRAHAMS, John Cyril
Served as :
Alias of BAKER
Gunner
6471801
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
John Cyril Abrahams from Cullingworth, Bradford, enlisted 13 June 1940, formerly employed as a Clothing Designer. Gunner Abrahams was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and Malati Bridge (3 Commando Bridge), later found to be a prisoner of war.
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BIRCH, Frederick
Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
2931860
No 7 Commando
51ME Commando
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Frederick Birch, a Wholesale Meat Salesman from Liverpool, enlisted on 21 August 1939 later volunteering for the commandos. Sergeant Birch served in No.7 Commando and took part in operations at Bardia and Crete before moving to 51 Middle East Commando.
CROSSAN, William George
Trooper
410677
50ME Commando
1st Royal Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps
William George Crossan from Canada enlisted into the Armed Forces on 26 October 1937, civil occupation Motor Mechanic. Trooper Crossan, 50 Middle East Commando, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later reported prisoner of war.
DOLBY, William Arthur Watkins
Private
14241623
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
West Riding Constabulary
Private William Dolby was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later found to be a prisoner of war.
FARNSWORTH, Frank Reginald
Private
1761792
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Frank Reginald Farnsworth enlisted into the Royal Artillery 16 January 1941, civil occupation Window Dresser. He volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.3 Commando.
GREEN, William Frederick
Lance Bombardier
6204868
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
William Frederick Green, a Shop Assistant from London, enlisted into the Territorial Army on 10 October 1938. After volunteering for the commandos during the war he was attached to No.2 Commando.
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.
PULSFORD, William Norman
Gunner
874438
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner William Norman Pulsford was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member and treasurer of the Commando Association Scarborough branch from its formation in 1958 until the branch was wound up in 1972.
TURNER, Alfred James
Gunner
993754
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Alfred James Turner was a Cabinet Maker from Bow East London prior to enlisting into the Armed Forces on 22 August 1940. He volunteered for special service and was attached to No.1 Commando. Gunner Turner was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations at Sedjenane, Tunisia.
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