Great gallantry was displayed by the raiders and there were many casualties amongst the Commando and Naval personnel. The following were awarded the Victoria Cross, the United Kingdom's highest gallantry award for bravery in the face of the enemy:
Son of Tom and Elizabeth Llewellyn, of Worcester.
Captain Harold Pennington was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. He had embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268.
B.A. (Oxon.), Kitchener Scholar, and Rugby Football Blue (1937).
Lieutenant Mark Woodcock was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Woodcock of Howbeck Road, Birkenhead.
Private William Eckman, from Everton Liverpool, served in 4 Troop and was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported as missing he was later found to be a prisoner of war.
Private Alfred Elliott, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942.
Corporal William Ferguson was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to have been wounded and taken prisoner of war. He had embarked on board HMS Campbeltown for the raid.
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.
Lance Corporal Jack Harrington was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished services during Operation Chariot, the raid at St.
Private William Holland, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St.
Sapper Frederick Holmes was one of the commando contingent who embarked on motor launch ML443 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was evacuated back to the UK after the raid. He remained with the No.2 Commando attaining the rank of Lance Sergeant.
Frederick Holt enlisted into the Liverpool Scottish before volunteering for the Independent Companies when formed. Joined No.4 Independent Company and deployed with them to Norway (Operation Scissorforce).
Walter Francis Hooper enlisted into the Armed Forces on 18 January 1932. During WW2 he volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.2 Commando. Corporal Hooper, 1 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St.
A booklet published in 1948 by the Tactical and Staff Duties Division (Historical Section), Naval Staff, Admiralty, SW1, covering aspects of the British Combined Operations raid at St Nazaire in March 1942 involving the Royal Navy and British Army Commandos.
Follow the link below to this (Battle Summary 12) and other Battle Summaries on the Royal Australian Navy website - World War 2 Naval Staff Histories Section
https://www.navy.gov.au/media-room/publications/wwii-naval-staff-histories
The following link takes you to reports about the raid at St. Nazaire published in London Gazettes on Thursday 2nd October 1947.
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/38086/
Title: Supplement to the London Gazette of Tuesday, the 3Oth of September, 1947.
German naval officer shakes the hand of Lt Hopwood, 5 troop No.2 Commando, at the funeral for the dead of both sides which took place at Escoublac on Wednesday 1st April 1942. In the back row 3rd from the right is Lt Corran Purdon, No.12 Commando, who was later awarded the Military Cross. Photo courtesy of and © Bundesarchiv, Bild 101II-MW-3729-34/Foto: Kramer
Photo from the collection of Bill Lawson No 2 Cdo 1 troop and ML 457 on the raid, provided courtesy of Bill's Family. See more in the [Gallery....].