Article published in the Nelson Leader newspaper 03 September 1943 naming some Lancashire Constabulary Police Officers who served in the Armed Forces in WW2 including George Carrick and Len Davies of No.2 Commando. Lance Corporal George Carrick was killed at Salerno, Italy, ten days after this article was published.

Also mentioned is William Yates who had joined the Royal Marines. Not all Royal Marines were Commandos at this time. From his own description of his journey to Sicily, it is likely he was in the 7th RM Battalion at the time of the article. In 1944 the 7th RM Bn., was disbanded and many went onto join the new 48RM Commando with others being trained for Landing Craft crew (non commando). Awaits confirmation or otherwise as to any Commando service.