Stalag VIII-A (8A), Gorlitz, Poland/Germany border
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ATKIN, Ernest
Ernest Atkin enlisted 27 August 1939, civil occupation Labourer. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for operations in the Middle East with Layforce.
BLASBY, Alexander
BRITTLEBANK, John
EVANS, Clifford Gregory
FINCH, Victor William Charles

Corporal Victor 'Nicky' Finch, 3 Troop, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the St. Nazaire raid (Operation Chariot). He was reported missing on 28 March 1942 later found to be a prisoner of war.
HUGHES, Desmond Anthony
INGRAM, Eric Albert

Corporal Eric Ingram was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
IVISON, Henry George
- 8 January 1940 attested at Kingston into the Honourable Artillery Company, 11th Regiment RHQ [2][3].
LLORET, Carlos
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.
SCALLY, Augustine
SHAWYER, Henry Alfred
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.
SMITH, Lawrence George

SMITH, Reginald Alban
SQUIER, Herbert Cecil
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/29 and WO417/31 (Stalag 8A).
VERNER, Thomas
WILMOTT, John Leslie

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