Police Volunteers

Police Officers with pre war military service before joining the police were on the Army Reserve List and liable for call up at the outbreak of war, some later volunteering from regiments when commandos were formed. This list also contains a few civilian employees in the Police.
From 1942 serving police officers were permitted to volunteer direct for the commandos. 
Police Intake courses at the Commando Depot (C.B.T.C.), Achnacarry.
1st  Police Intake - 24 June to 27 August 1942, total 68 (Metropolitan Police).
2nd Police Intake - 23 July to 24 September 1942, total 273.
3rd Police Intake - 15 October 1942 to 18 January 1943, total 84.
 
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ALEXANDER, Charles Henry

Trooper
14241760
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Leicester City Police
Lance Corporal Charles Alexander was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had volunteered as part of the Police Intakes to the Commandos.
In 1939 he was a Police Constable in Leicester residing at 7 The Cresent, Melton Mowbray.

ANDREWS, Alfred Archley

Fusilier
14604353
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Alfred Andrews died during operations at Kangaw, Burma. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Son of George Andrews, and of Dora E. Andrews, of South Harrow, Middlesex.
Alfred Archley Andrews, Police warrant number 125297, joined the Metropolitan Police on 12 Oct 1936. In 1939 he was PC 704K at Walthamstow Police Station, on K Division.

ANSELL, Arthur James

Trooper
14241725
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Arthur James Ansell, warrant number 126925, joined the Metropolitan Police on 7 June 1938. Last posted to 'N' Division as a Constable.
1939 married and serving at the Police Station, 12A Holmes Road, Kentish Town, London.
1942 volunteered as part of the Police Intakes to the Commandos

ASHTON, Colin William

Fusilier
14241646
30 Commando Assault Unit
Lancashire Fusiliers
Lancashire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Colin Ashton, 34 Army Troop, died during operations in the Aegean when his unit was attacked on Leros and bombed by enemy aircraft. He has no known grave. Son of Cyril and Mary Ashton; husband of Mary A. J. Ashton, of Trafford Park, Manchester.

ASHWORTH, James Kenyon

Private
No 1 Commando
West Sussex Constabulary
James Ashworth was a serving Police Officer from Sussex who volunteered for the Commandos. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 116 The Gardens, Southwick, Sussex. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.

AUSTIN, Selwyn Ronald

Selwyn Austin 1 Commando
Private
14241782
No 1 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Coventry City Police / Warwickshire Constabulary
Private Selwyn Austin was wounded 17 March 1943 during operations in North Africa.
Selwyn was a Coventry Police Constable who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intake that commenced July 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

BAGOT, Henry Hunter

Known as: 
Harry
Trooper
14241647
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Manchester Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper Henry Bagot died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. He has no known grave. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bagot, of Manchester.
Henry was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. He had joined the Manchester Police on 19 December 1940.
 
Sources

BAKER, Albert

Albert baker No.1 Commando
Lance Sergeant
2614133
No 1 Commando
Grenadier Guards
Bradford City Police
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Albert Baker D.C.M., died during operations at Kangaw, Burma. Albert was a Bradford City Police Officer prior to military service. His name is amongst others on the Bradford City Police War Memorial Plaque located at the Bradford Police Museum, Town Hall, Norfolk Gardens, Bradford. Son of Albert and Annie Baker, of Stanningley, Leeds, Yorkshire.

BAKER, Herbert Valentine

Herbert Valentine Baker 1 Commando
Lance Corporal
14241761
No 1 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Derbyshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Herbert Baker died during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
He was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Herbert was the son of Albert and Harriet Baker, and husband of Beatrice Ellen Baker, of Handsworth, Birmingham.

BAKER, Kenneth, C.

Private
14241727
No 1 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
West Sussex Constabulary
Private Kenneth Baker was wounded 23 February 1943 during operations in North Africa.
He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police. In 1939 he was single, residing at Havelock Road, Bognor Regis, and his occupation listed as Police - West Sussex County Council. 
 
Sources

BALE, John Henry

Known as: 
Jack
Private
14241608
No 1 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Newport Borough Police
Private John Bale was reported missing 2 December 1942 during operations in North Africa (Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy [1][1a].
1943 escaped from captivity to a neutral country [2][2a].
1944 repatriated back to the UK [3].

BALL, Percy William

Lance Corporal
6482286
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Percy William Ball, a Meat Salesman from Fulham, London, was a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Constable who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. After successfully completing his training he was attached to No.1 Commando and served with them in Burma.
 
Sources

BARDENS, John Henry

Gunner
14241811
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Plymouth City Police

Gunner John Bardens was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
John  was a serving Police Officer from Plymouth who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the police Intakes that commenced in 1942.

BARLOW, Jack

Lance Corporal
6482241
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Colonial Police Medal
Lance Corporal Jack Barlow served in 6 troop and also in the Intel Section of No.2 Commando. He was one of the Metropolitan Police Intakes to the Commandos. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, Arlington Road, Camden London [Source: The 1939 Register for Camden].
The following is from his daughter Jennie Barlow. 

BARNES, Norman Alfred George

Trooper
14241844
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Hampshire County Police
Died on active service
Trooper Norman Barnes died as a result of a grenade accident at Tabarka, North Africa [1][1a][2].
Extract from the No 1 Commando War Diary 6-8 December 1942
6 Dec.1942 - Unit returned to TABARKA (under troop arrangements) from Operation

BARNES, William Walter

Lance Sergeant
6482223
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
1939 William Barnes was a Metroplitan Police Constable residing in Paddington. 
1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake.
December 1942 (Fusilier) No.2 Commando 6 Troop.
20 March 1945 (Fusilier) (No.2 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy.

BARRASS, Nicholas William

Known as: 
Nick
Nicholas Barrass 4 Commando
Lieutenant
14253337
295395
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Bradford City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Nicholas Barrass died during operations in Holland. Whilst engaged in a house clearance at Flushing he was killed by a sniper who fired from an adjacent building. 
Son of Nicholas William and Elizabeth Rutherford Barrass, of Felling, Gateshead, Co. Durham.

BARTLETT, Brian, V.

Trooper
14241812
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Bristol City Police
Trooper Brian Bartlett, No.1 Commando, was wounded 17 March 1943 during operations in North Africa. Also served at Commando Group HQ. 
1939 Police Constable residing at 44 Kensal Road, Bristol. 
1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
1949/50 Honorary Secretary Bristol Branch of the Commando Association.

BARTON, Leslie James

Fusilier
14604357
No 5 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Leslie Barton was wounded 15 March 1944 during operations in Burma.
He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Constable residing at Gilmour House, Renfrew Road, Vauxhall, Lambeth.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

BEARNE, Robert Stanley

Lance Sergeant
14604358
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Robert Stanley Bearne volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Officer at the Police Station, Walworth Road, Southwark. Post war member of the Commando Association from Southall.
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Southwark.

BEATTIE, James Simpson

Corporal (later Second Lieutenant)
14241854
314128
No 1 Commando
Royal Scots
Edinburgh City Police
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Medal (MM)
Queen's Police Medal
Corporal James Beattie was awarded the Military Medal in 1943 in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa [1].
Recommendation [1a]
"On 4th March 1943 at the battle of the Mine near Sedjenane the above mentioned N.C.O. was instrumental in saving the lives of a great number of his comrades.

BENNION, Thomas James

Corporal
14241783
No 1 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Stoke on Trent City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Thomas Bennion died of wounds received during operations at Kangaw, Burma.
He was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Stoke on Trent.

BENTLEY, Charles

Fusilier
14241648
No 1 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Cheshire Constabulary
1939 Charles Bentley was a Police Civilian Clerk residing in Goostrey, Cheshire [1].
15 January 1940 joined Cheshire Constabulary as a Police Officer [1a].
14 September 1942 No.1 Commando (from the Police Intakes who volunteered that year) [2].

BENTLEY, Donald

Private
14241762
No 1 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment
Lincolnshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Donald Bentley died during operations in North Africa. He was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
In 1939 he was a Policeman residing at 74 Farthing Avenue Scunthorpe. He is amongst those named on the WW2 Memorial Plaque located at Lincolnshire Police HQ, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire.

BERRY, James Arthur

James Arthur Berry 1 Commando
Private
14241649
No 1 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Cheshire County Constabulary
20 February 1939 joined Cheshire Constabulary - Police Constable 256 residing at 113 West Street, Crewe. 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. 
4 March 1943 reported missing in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.

BETTY, Arthur John

Private (later Captain)
14241813
35447
No 1 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Private Arthur Betty was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in North Africa later found to be a prisoner of war in Italian hands. In 1944 he is reported no longer a prisoner of war [1][1a].

BINNIE, John

Lance Corporal
6482283
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Lance Corporal John Binnie volunteered for the Commandos from the Metropolitan Police.
5 October 1943 wounded during operations at Termoli, Italy.
June 1944 wounded during operations at Normandy, France. 
John Binnie, warrant number 127353 joined the Metropolitan Police on 21 Nov 1938.

BISHOP, Arthur

Marine
PO/X 114618
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Buckinghamshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Arthur Bishop died during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel. Buried at sea.

BISHOP, Frederick Walter

Fusilier
14317282
No 3 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Glasgow City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Frederick Bishop died during operations at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Frederick Walter and Mabel Bishop, of Glasgow.

BISSELL, Stanley

Known as: 
Stan or Sonnie
Staff Sergeant
6482222
Commando Basic Training Centre
Metropolitan Police
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Stan 'Sonnie' Bissell joined the Metropolitan Police on the 1st March 1926. In 1930 & 1934 he won silver medal at the British Empire Games middleweight freestyle wrestling events in Canada and London. He was then posted as self defence instructor at the Metropolitan Police Training Centre at Peel House.

BLAKEMAN, Albert John

Fusilier
14604359
No 6 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Albert Blakeman died of wounds during operations at Normandy, France. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942.

BOOTH, William Martel

Known as: 
Bill
Lance Corporal (later Captain)
14241729
321576
No 5 Commando
No 1 Commando
Essex Regiment
South Street Police Station Romford

William Booth volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at South Street Police Station in Romford.  He served in both Nos.1 and 5 Commandos leaving on being posted to O.C.T.U. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Essex Regiment, on 10 June 1944. Post war member of the Commando Association who record his rank as L/Cpl (later Capt).

BOYES, Robert Paul

Company Sergeant Major
-
No 1 Commando
Hartlepool, Birmingham, Mid Anglia, and North Yorkshire
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Queen's Police Medal
Robert Paul Boyes volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. 
Served with No.1 Commando, final rank Company Sergeant Major.
9 October 1939 serving Police Constable residing Welldeck Gardens, Hartlepool.
Post war rejoined the Police remaining in service for over 34 years.

BRIDLE, Desmond George

Lance Corporal
14604360
No 3 Commando
Royal Scots
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Desmond Bridle was killed in action in Normandy, France, during operations near the Chateau d'Amfreville. He was from South Harrow and one of the Metropoltan Police Intakes to the Commandos.

BROWN, Kenneth, S.

Lance Corporal
14604361
No 5 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Lance Corporal Brown was wounded 13 January 1945 during operations in Burma. 
He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Officer residing at the Police Section House, 277 Upper Street, Islington.
 
Sources

BRUNT, Morris Raymond

Private
14241787
No 1 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Birmingham City Police
Private Morris Brunt was reported missing 6 December 1942 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war in Italian hands.
In 1943 he escaped captivity via Switzerland eventually returning to the UK in 1944. 

BRYANT, J.

Fusilier
6482239
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Service number in a batch allocated to many Metroplitan Police Officers who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (CBTC) Achnacarry commencing 24 June 1942. 
Possibly identical to Police Constable Joseph H. Bryant, collar number H340, born 21/10/1918, single, and who in 1939 was residing at St Stephens Road, Poplar.
 

BUCKLAND, R.A.

Fusilier
6482291
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police ?
Fusilier R.A. Buckland was wounded during operations in Italy (date not reported). 
 
Source: Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
Notes: His Service number is within a batch allocated to volunteers for the Commandos from the Metropolitan Police in 1942. Awaits verification of any Police Service.
 

BUNT, Reginald Melford

Private
14241788
No 1 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Birmingham City Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Private Reginald Bunt received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. He had volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at Digbeth Police Station, Birmingham.
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Small Heath, Birmingham.
 

CALLAGHAN, Dennis

Lance Corporal
14241621
No 2 Commando
Black Watch
Halifax Police

Private Dennis Callaghan, 6 Troop, was wounded on 13 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. He was one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos from Halifax and in 1939 was single and a Police Constable at Warley Road Police Station, Halifax. In the late 70's he was living in Tenerife.

CAMPBELL, Thomas

Gunner
-
No 3 Commando
Small Scale Raiding Force
Royal Artillery
Hamilton Burgh Police
Thomas Campbell from Blantyre was a Hamilton Burgh Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Commando service included No.3 Commando and 62 Commando (S.S.R.F.).
Post war member of the Commando Association.
  • 10.05.1939 joined Hamilton Burgh Police, Probationary Constable *. 

CAPP, William Thomas

Known as: 
Bill
Bill Capp 2 Commando
Corporal
14241731
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Corporal William Capp served in 5 Troop and was Piat Mortar operator.
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he had volunteered as one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. In 1939 he was residing at the Police Section House, 277 Upper Street Islington. 

CAPSTICK, N.

Private
14241651
No 2 Commando
Black Watch
Lancaster Police
Private N. Capstick served in 5 Troop and later the Transport Section.

A serving Police Officer from Lancaster he had volunteered as one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos.

CARRICK, George

Lance Corporal
14241652
No 2 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Lancashire Constabulary (Colne)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal George Carrick, 3 troop, died during operations on 13 September 1943 at Dragone Hill, Salerno, Italy, where he was initially buried (Map ref 602409) [1][2].
Son of George and Ethel Carrick, of Astley, Lancashire.

CARTER, Donald, A.

Fusilier
6482271
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Private Donald Carter was wounded 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy (Operation Devon). 

1939 - Metropolitan Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, King David Lane, London E1. Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/69.

CARTWRIGHT, William

Trooper
14241732 or 14241792
No 2 Commando
City of London Police
Trooper William Cartwright served in 3 Troop. He had volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes that commenced that year.
In 1939 he was Police Constable 90 'B', warrant number 9363, serving at Snow Hill Police Station, City of London.
 
Sources

CHAPMAN, William Jopp

William Chapman 2 Commando
Private
14241789
No 2 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Birmingham City Police
William Chapman was a Police Constable in Birmingham who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In January 1943 he was in the Mortar Section. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Birmingham.
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Birmingham (listed as Police Constable).

CHEETHAM, Gerald

Fusilier
6482292
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Died on active service
Fusilier Gerald Cheetham, Heavy Weapons Troop, died of illness (pneumonia) whilst on active service in Italy. Son of Thomas James Cheetham and Charlotte Cheetham [1][1a][1b].
A former pupil of Ashton Grammar School before joining the Metropolitan Police from which he later volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942 [2][3]

CHESTERS, William

Corporal
14241790
No 2 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
??
Corporal William Chesters was wounded 17 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy (Piegolette). Post war member of the Commando Association from Derrington, Staffs.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / WO417/67.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 107 (1998).
 

CLARKE, Hilary Laurence

Fusilier
6482249
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Hilary Clarke was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Ralph and Mahlah Anne Clarke, of Leicester; husband of Evelyn Alice Clarke. His brother Stanley William Clarke, RN, also died in the war.

CLARKE, Patrick Joseph

Fusilier
6482285
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Patrick Clarke was killed in action during operations at Normandy, France.
Patrick was a painter decorator by trade residing at 11 Fairmead Road, Tufnell Park, London. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Officer. His service number and regiment indicate he was part of the 1st Police Intake to the Commandos in 1942.
 
Sources

CLARKSON, George

George Clarkson 2 Commando
Lance Corporal
14241653
No 2 Commando
??
Served in the Mortar Section/ Heavy Weapons Troop January 1943.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Cheshire.
 
Sources
Image with details on photo in gallery titled No. 2 Commando Mortar Section/ Heavy Weapons Tp. Jan. 1943.
Handwritten list of No.2 Commando OR's from Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE (CBF).

CLEMENTS, Albert Edward

Albert Clements 2 Commando
Private
14241733
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
West Sussex Constabulary

Private Albert Clements served in 1 Troop and was injured in 1943 during training at Gibraltar after which he was evacuated to the UK for treatment. Albert was part of the Police Intakes who had volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 having served 3 years in the Sussex Police at Southwick and Worthing Police Stations. Post war member of the Commando Association from Sussex.

COBLEY, Victor Charles

Lance Corporal
14241816
No 2 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Plymouth City Police
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Victor Cobley served in the Heavy Weapons Troop. In 1944 he was commissioned Second Lieutenant. A serving Police Officer he volunteered as one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos.

COKER, James Thomas

Private (later Lance Corporal)
14604363
No 1 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Metropolitan Police
Military Medal (MM)
Private James Coker, 6 Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. He was a Metropolitan Police Constable who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was serving at Highgate Police Station, Archway Road, London.
Award Recommendation
Arakan 1945

COLEMAN, Lloyd William

Lloyd Coleman 2 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14241610
No 2 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Newport Borough Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Lloyd Coleman was Mentioned in Despaches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Mediterranean theatre. He served in 5 troop, ('B' Section, No.4 Sub Section) and, after a course on the 3" Mortar, the Heavy Weapons Troop.

CONWAY, John Alphonsus

Fusilier
14241817
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers, 9th Bn.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Fusilier John Conway was wounded 18 January 1944 during operations in Italy.
1939 - Police Constable serving at the Police Station, High Street, Stow on the Wold.
1942 - Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
 
Sources

COOK, Kenneth

Known as: 
Ken
Private
14241818
No 2 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Police Force not known
Private Kenneth Cook served in 'A' Section, No.2 Sub-Section of 5 troop. A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes.

From 1994 onwards he was the Secretary of the Bristol Branch of the Commando Association. 

COOKSON, Charles

Charles Cookson 2 Commando 1943
Constable Charles Cookson
Corporal
14241654
No 2 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Burnley Borough Police
Corporal Charles Cookson served in 1 Troop and later the Heavy Weapons Troop.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered as part of the Police Intakes to the Commandos.
1939 Police Constable, Burnley Borough Police, residing at 117 Woodgrove Road, Burnley.
July 1942 direct Police Intake to the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry.

COOPER, Dudley Edward

Dudley Cooper MM 2 Commando
Fusilier
14241655
No 2 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Manchester Police
Military Medal (MM)
Fusilier Dudley Cooper was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy. 
He was a serving Police Officer who joined the Manchester Police on 26 March 1941 before volunteering for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
Recommendation

COOPER, George

George Cooper 2 Commando
Private
14241819
No 2 Commando
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Yes
Private George Cooper served in 'B' Section, No.3 Sub-Section of 5 Troop, and later in the Mortar Section.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered as one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. He was married and from New Houghton near Mansfied.
 
Sources
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM of 5 Troop.

COULSON, John Richard

Corporal
14241656
No 2 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Southport Police
Corporal John Coulson served in 5 Troop before transferring to the HQ Troop.
1942 serving Police Officer from Southport, volunteered for the commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Post war member of the Commando Association (Liverpool).
 
Sources

COULTHARD, Arnold, C.

Private
14241706
No 2 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Sunderland Police
Private Arnold Couthard served in 6 Troop.
He was a serving Police Officer from Sunderland who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. He is amongst the Police Officers from Sunderland who had passed their Police First Aid Course named in a newspaper report in 1940.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Sunderland.
 

COX, Cecil Ernest Robert

Corporal
14241734
No 2 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
West Sussex Constabulary and Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Cecil Cox, 1 troop died on 22 March 1944 of wounds received on the 18/19 March 1944 during a raid on the village of Grohote on the Dalmatian island of Solta. Son of Ernest and Alice Jane Cox of Horsham Sussex. Cecil Cox was a Metropolitan Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942 [1][2][3][5][6].

CRABTREE, Ben

Guardsman
14241707
No 2 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Sunderland Police
Guardsman Ben Crabtree served in 6 Troop [1]. Post war on 6 October 1945 he transferred to the Corps of Military Police [2] before being released from service.
His service number indicates he was one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. In 1949 he was a Detective serving in Sunderland Police [3].
 

CRAIG, John

John Craig 2 Commando
Private
14241657
No 2 Commando
Black Watch
Police Force not known
Private John Craig from Blackpool served in 'A' Section, No.2 Sub-Section of 5 Troop. He was reported missing 13 September 1943 whilst with Rfn. A. Davies in a forward section post on Hill 321 at Vietri Sul Mare, Italy, which was overrun by the enemy for a period of 2 hours. Both were later found to be prisoners of war.

CRAIG, Robert

Robert Craig 2 Commando
Bombardier
14241708
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Hartlepool Police
Bombardier Robert Craig served in No.4 Troop and the Heavy Weapons Troop.
A serving Police Officer from Hartlepool County Durham he volunteered as one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Fred Mather, No.2 Commando.

CRAIG, Robinson Ostle

Private
14241791
No 2 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Newcastle Under Lyme Borough Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robinson Craig died [1] during operations on 11 September at Dragone Hill, near Vietri Salerno. He was buried there the following day, his grave being marked with a cross. However it was never again found and Private Craig is one of the many who now have no known grave [2].

CROWE, Edward Louis

Known as: 
Ted
Ted Crowe 2 Commando
Private
14241837
No 2 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Peterborough Police
Edward Crowe volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942.
1939 residing with his parents in Sheringham, Norfolk, profession Printers Apprentice.
1941 April, joined the Police at Huntingdon, Peterborough.
1943 January, serving in the Mortar Section/Heavy Weapons Troop of No.2 Commando.

CUNNINGHAM, Stephen

Private
14604367
No 1 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Metropolitan Police
Private Stephen Cunningham, 6 Troop, was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations at Kangaw, Burma. Post war member of the Burma Star Association residing Upper Norwood, South London.

DAVID, Douglas, W.

Fusilier
6482296
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
In 1939 Douglas David was a serving Metropolitan Police Constable residing at Blackheath Police Section House, Greenwich, SE10.
1942 - 1st Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre).

Attached No.2 Commando, next of kin his wife, home address Brockley, London SE4.

DAVID, Gordon Percy

Trooper
14241820
No 2 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Frome, Somerset Constabulary
Trooper Gordon David was wounded on 14 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. A serving Police Officer from Frome, Somerset, he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.

DAVIDSON, Douglas Oscar

Trooper
14241622
No 2 Commando
Leeds City Police
Douglas Oscar Davidson was a serving Police Officer who joined the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable with Leeds City Police residing at 45 Richmond Avenue, Leeds.
Post war member of the Yorkshire Branch of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

DAVIES, Arthur Henry William

A. Davies 2 Commando
Rifleman
14241793
No 2 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Stoke on Trent Police
Rifleman Arthur Davies served in 'A' Section, No.2 Sub-Section of 5 Troop. He was reported missing 13 September 1943 whilst with Pte. John. Craig in a forward section post on Hill 321 at Vietri Sul Mare, Italy, which was overrun by the enemy for a period of 2 hours. Both were later found to be prisoners of war. 

DAVIES, Leonard

Known as: 
Len
Private
14241658
No 2 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Lancashire Constabulary (Barrowford)

Private Len Davies served in 5 Troop and later the H.Q. Section. He was a serving Police Officer in Barrowford who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes in 1942.

Source
Notebook of LSgt. Joe Rogers MM of 5 Troop.
Article in the Nelson Leader newspaper 03 September 1943.
 

DAVIES, Wyndam Francis

Fusilier
6482247
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Wyndam Davies, 6 troop, was killed in action at Dragone Hill, Salerno, Italy. Initially buried as far as is known by the 6th Yorks and Lancs Regiment on the forward slope of the hill. 
Son of Francis and Mary Ann Davies, of Port Talbot, Glamorgan.
Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. 

DAVISON, John Cyril

Known as: 
Jack
Corporal (later Lieutenant)
14241659
326323
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
East Lancashire Regiment
Birkenhead Police Force
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal John Davison, No 3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Bova Marina, Italy, between 28 August and 5 September 1943. [1][1a].

DENHAM, Joah Selwyn

Known as: 
Joe
Lieutenant Denham MM
Captain
14241763
329309
No 3 Commando
Sherwood Forresters
Lincolnshire Constabulary
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Joah Denham was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Cape Spartivento, Italy, between 27 August and 5 September 1943 [1][2]
30 August 1944 granted an Immediate Emergency Commission as Second Lieutenant [3].

DENNIS, Thomas Gerald

Thomas Gerald Dennis 3 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14241660
No 3 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Wortley Police Leeds and Liverpool Police
Lance Sergeant Thomas Dennis served in 6 troop and was one of the No.3 Commando boxing team, weightclass heavyweight.
Wounded during operations at Lentini, Sicily on 20 August 1943 and again in June 1944 at Amfreville, Normandy, he was medically discharged as a result in February 1945.

DICKINSON, John, L.

Known as: 
Jack
Lance Corporal
14241642
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Yorkshire Constabulary
Lance Corporal John Dickinson was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war.

DIGHTON, Derrick John

Derrick Dighton 3 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14205604
No 3 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Essex County Constabulary
Lance Sergeant Derrick Dighton, 4 Troop, was wounded on 24 January 1945 . At this time his Commando were engaged in operations at Maasbracht. Derrick was an Essex Police Officer who retired as a Chief Superintendent in 1982 having served at Romford, Bishops Stortford, Harwich, Kelvedon, Dunmow, Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester. 
 
Sources

DOCKERILL, Graham Dennis

Fusilier
6482233
Special Service Brigade
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Graham Dockerill, HQ Special Service Brigade and No.1 Commando, was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
Graham was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer (PC 615G, warrant number 127981) who volunteered for the Commandos and was part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. 
 
Sources

DOLBY, William Arthur Watkins

Private
14241623
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
South Yorkshire Police
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.
A serving Police Officer from Wombwell near Barnsley he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes.

DRIVER, John

Fusilier
14241662
No 3 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Preston Borough Police
Fusilier John Driver 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.
A serving Police Officer from Preston he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was Police Constable 128 residing Linnet Street, Preston.
 

DRURY, Thomas

Trooper
14241624
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Dewsbury Police

Private Thomas Drury served in the HQ Troop Motor Transport Section. He was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Dewsbury.

DUNFORD, Edwin

Edwin Dunford 3 Commando
Pc Edwin Dunford post war
Trooper
14317743
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Dorset Constabulary
Edwin Dunford was a serving Police Officer from Dorset Constabulary who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Edwin joined the Dorset Constabulary on 1st April 1939. He was Police Constable 126 residing in Weymouth.

EADS, Peter

Peter Eads 40RM Commando
Sergeant
CH/X 109658
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Northampton County Police
Peter Eads from Dallington joined the Northampton Police in 1941 having previously been employed as an Audit Clerk for a firm of Chartered Accountants. 
On 7 September 1942 Pc Eads, collar number 80, along with five other Police Officers from the Northamptonshire and Northampton Borough Forces, left the Police joining the Royal Marines at Chatham.

EARL, Dennis Victor

Private
14317744
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Wiltshire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Bristol Police Force
Trooper Dennis Earl was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable, single, and residing at 37 Cotham Vale, Bristol.

EAST, Gerald Thomas

Corporal
6482238
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Gerald East, No.4 Commando, was wounded 6 June 1944 (remaining on duty) during operations at Normandy, France. Also served in No.3 Commando and 1 Commando Brigade.

ELMS, Frank

Lieutenant Frank Elms 6 Commando
Frank Elms and his wife Joan on wedding day
Second Lieutenant
304633
No 4 Commando
Northamptonshire Regiment
Northampton Borough Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Second Lieutenant Frank Elms died during operations at Normandy, France.
A serving Police Officer in Northampton he volunteered for the Armed Forces in 1941 serving in the Royal Air Force before joining the Commandos.
Extract from the No 4 Commando War Diary

ENNIS, James Francis

Known as: 
Jock, ‘carpet slippers’
Lt James Ennis 4 Commando
Lieutenant (later Honorary Major)
53193
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant James Ennis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 19 August 1942 in the combined attack on Dieppe [1].
Previously participated in the Hardelot raid acquiring the nickname 'Carpet Slippers' [2].

EVANS, Goronwy Wyn

Sergeant
14241738
No 3 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Goronwy Evans was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he is listed as Police Constable 621E, single, and residing at the Police Section House at 53 Judd Street, Euston, London. 

EVANS, Gwilym

Private
14241612
No 3 Commando
Welch Regiment
Glamorgan County Police
Killed in action or died of wounds

Private Gwilym Evans was reported missing 14 July 1943, later presumed killed in action, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (later called 3 Commando Bridge).

EVANS, Leslie Daniel

Guardsman
14241613
No 3 Commando
Welsh Guards
Cardiff City Police
Guardsman Leslie Evans was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at Bridge Street Police Station Cardiff. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Cardiff.
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Cardiff.

EVERETT, William, J.

Known as: 
Bill
Private
14241614
No 3 Commando
Welch Regiment
Cardiff City Police
Private William Everett was reported missing 14 July 1943 serving with No.3 Commando during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war.
A serving Police Officer from Cardiff he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes and resumed his Police service after the war ended.
 
Sources

FANTHAM, Maurice

Mne Maurice Fantham 40RM Commando
Marine
PO/X 114817
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Birmingham City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Maurice Fantham died in Italy on 13 October 1944 from wounds he had received 3 days earlier. A serving Police Officer he had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
He is amongst those named on the WW2 Birmingham City Police Memorial located at West Midlands Police HQ, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham.

FEATHERSTONE, Charles Roland

Known as: 
Ron
Bombardier
-
No 10 Commando
Royal Artillery
Hull City Police Force
Bombardier Charles Featherstone served in the HQ of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando. Charles volunteered for the Commandos from the Police. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull with his parents. His father Arthur was a retired Police Inspector.

FERRIE, James, E.

Known as: 
Jim
Corporal
14317290
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Giffnock Glasgow ?
Corporal James Ferrie, 6 Troop, was wounded 11 April 1945 during operations at the River Aller. Post war member of the Commando Association from St. Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association newsletter 49.

FLETCHER, John Harold

Known as: 
Harry
Lance Corporal
14241626
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Yorkshire
Trooper John Fletcher was wounded 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Officer residing at 77 Cusworth Lane, Doncaster.
Post war for many years Secretary of the Yorkshire Branch of the Commando Association who recorded his final rank as Lance Corporal.
 

FRASER, John George

Sergeant
2694???
No 3 Commando
Scots Guards
City of London Police
In 1939 John Fraser was a City of London Police Constable, warrant number 9267, single, serving at Bishopsgate Police Station. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Chaldon, Surrey.
 
Sources

FROST, Sidney Edward

Private
-
Commando Basic Training Centre
City of London Police
In 1939 Sidney Frost was a Police Constable, warrant number 9163, in the City of London Police, married, and residing at Chesham Road, North Clapham [1][2].
Post war member of the Commando Association [3].
 
Sources
[1] The 1939 Register covering Wandsworth Borough.

FRY, William Charles

Private
14241823
No 3 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Bristol Police Gloucestershire
Private William Fry was reported missing 14 July 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war,  during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). 
He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a probationary Police Constable with Bristol Police residing in Somerset Street, Bristol.
 
Sources

GALE, William S.

Sergeant
14241795
No 3 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Birmingham City Police

Private William Gale was wounded on 13 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at Edward Road Police Station Birmingham.

GARRETT, Albert Charles

Known as: 
Bert
LSgt Garret, CBTC
Lance Sergeant
14604368
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Lance Sergeant Albert Garrett served on the staff at the Commando Basic Training Centre from 9th August 1943 - 24th February 1945. He volunteered from the Metropolitan Police Force. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Constable, single and residing at the Police Section House, 227 Upper Street Islington. 

GARRETT, William John Stanley

Acting Sergeant
14241740
No 3 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
City of London Police
Sergeant William Garrett was wounded 11 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe.

William was a City of London Police Officer, warrant number 9330, who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association.

GILL, L.M. (Len)

Corporal
14241615
No 3 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Newport Borough Police
Private Len Gill was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Final rank attained - Corporal.
Len Gill was a Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Post war resumed service in Newport Borough Police.
Rank on retirement - Police Sergeant.

GODDARD, Alfred

Private
14241765
No 3 Commando
Sherwood Forresters
Grimsby Borough Lincolnshire
Private Alfred Goddard was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at David Street, Grimsby, Lincs.
 
Sources

GRANT, James

Lance Sergeant
14241856
No 3 Commando
Black Watch
Moray and Nairn Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant James Grant died during operations at Amfreville, Normandy. Son of Peter and Beatrice Grant, of Rothes, Morayshire.

GRAY, Reginald Halliday

Lance Sergeant (later Second Lieutenant)
14241796
346807
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Worcestershire Regiment
Birmingham City Police
Lance Sergeant Reginald Gray was wounded on 8 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France. Reginald was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intake of July 1942 and after passing his commando course was attached to No.3 Commando until wounded. After recuperating he was posted to O.C.T.U.

GREALEY, Thomas Louis

Known as: 
Lew
Private
14241742
No 3 Commando
East Lancashire Regiment
City of London Police
Thomas Grealey was a City of London Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. He was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily at Agnone and Malati Bridge (3 Commando Bridge). 
In 1939 Thomas was a Police Constable, married, and residing at Ferndale Court, Lambeth. 

GREER, J.C.

Lance Corporal
14241766
No 3 Commando
Black Watch
Scots Guards
??
Lance Corporal Greer, No.3 Commando, was wounded 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy [1].
  • 15 November 1944 (Guardsman) (Scots Guards) wounded in North West Europe [2].
  • Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Haxey, Doncaster [3].
Sources

GRIEVE, J.

Acting Lance Bombardier
14241629
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
??
Lance Bombardier Grieve was wounded 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
 
Notes
Service number indicates possible Police Intake. Awaits verification.
 

GRIGG, E.A.

Fusilier
6482231
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police ??
Fusilier E.A. Grigg was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
 
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GROSE, Reginald George

Fusilier
6482300
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
George Medal (GM)
Fusilier Reginald Grose G.M. was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
  • 1939 Police Constable residing at 162 Stanhope Street, Camden.
  • 27 June 1941 awarded the George Medal.
  • 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake.
  • Post war rejoined the Metropolitan Police.

HACK, Ronald Roger Louis

Private
14317745
No 3 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Kingswood Police Station Gloucestershire
Private Ronald Hack, 6 Troop, was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily at Agnone and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later found to have been captured and a prisoner of war [1][1a][1b][4].

HADDOW, David Foster

Fusilier (later Sergeant)
6482263
No 6 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier David Haddow was wounded 30 November 1942 during operations in North Africa.
1939 Metropolitan Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, Salisbury Road, Queens Park. Volunteered for the Commandos and was part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. 
Member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known residing Harlesden. 

HALLIDAY, Bernard Neil

Lance Corporal
14241743
No 3 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Metropolitan Police
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Bernard Neil Halliday was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. 
  • 02.01.1939 joined the Metropolitan Police.
  • 22.07.1942 military service commenced. After passing his commando course he was attached to No.3 Commando.

HANTON, John, R.

Private
14241857
No 3 Commando
Black Watch
Metropolitan Police or City of London Police
Private John Hanton was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).

A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing West Holland Park, London. Post war member of the Commando Association.

HARRY, John Grismond

Lieutenant (later Major)
2738332
341531
No 6 Commando
Welsh Guards, 3rd Bn.
South Wales Borderers
Royal Corps of Signals
Northampton Borough Police
Mentioned in Despatches
1939, Police Constable, Northampton Borough Police, residing Billing Road, Northants [1][1a].
19.02.1944, Lance Corporal, 3rd Bn., Welsh Guards, wounded during operations in Italy [2].
16.02.1945, Second Lieutenant, commissioned from O.C.T.U. to South Wales Borderers [3].

HENDERSON, Walter, H.

Private
14241666
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Liverpool City Police

Private Walter Henderson was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable with Liverpool City Police. 

HENDRY, William

William Hendry 3 Commando
Trooper
14241858
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Perth City Police
Trooper William Hendry 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 [1][2]
30 March 1940 joined Perth City Police [3].
23 July 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes [3].

HERN, Gordon

Private
14241862
No 3 Commando
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Oxfordshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Gordon Hern was reported missing on 27 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave.
Son of Charles Thomas Hern and Mildred Cicely Hern, of New Marston, Oxford.

HERSTELL, Ernest Maxwell

Gunner
14317992
No 6 Commando
Small Scale Raiding Force
SAS
Royal Artillery
Bristol City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Gunner Ernest Herstell served in 6 Commando, then the SSRF (62 Commando) and finally the SAS. He died during operations with 2 SAS at Pantelleria during Operation Snapdragon.
Ernest was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 37 Cotham Vale, Bristol.
 

HEWITT, Albert John Henry

Known as: 
Harry
Sgt Harry Hewitt 46RM Commando
Sergeant
PO/X/114619
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Oxfordshire County Constabulary
Sergeant Albert Hewett served in 'S' troop.
A serving Oxford Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes and resumed his police service with Oxford County Constabulary after the war ended.

HEWITT, Denis Story

Lance Sergeant
14241767
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Nottinghamshire County Police
Lance Sergeant Denis Hewitt, 6 Troop, was wounded in France on the 15th August 1944.
Denis was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at West Bridgford, and by 1967 was Chief Inspector at the County Police Station, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts. 
 

HILL, Arthur Charles

Arthur Charles Hill 5 Commando
Lance Corporal
14604371
No 5 Commando
General Service Corps
Metropolitan Police
Arthur Charles Hill was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at the Police Section House in Judd Street, Kings Cross. 
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering St Pancras.
Service Record.

HILL, Eric Albert

Known as: 
Lofty
Corporal
-
No 3 Commando
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Eric Hill, 4 Troop, served at Sicily, Italy and North West Europe. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in the Police Section House, Ambroseden Avenue, Westminster.

HILL, Harry Leslie

Known as: 
Leslie
Harry Les Hill 3 Commando
Private (later Sergeant)
14241797
No 3 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Birmingham City Police
Private Harry Leslie Hill was wounded during operations in Sicily in 1943. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Police Station in Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham. Post war member of the Commando Association from Bewdley, Worcestershire. They record his final military rank as Sergeant.
 

HILL, Reginald

Gunner
14317317
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
??
Gunner Reginald Hill was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Post war member of the Commando Association from Stoke on Trent.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.

HODGES, William Albert

Trooper
14241632
No 3 Commando
Yorkshire and Lancashire Regiment
Barnsley Police

William Hodges was a serving Police Officer who joined the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 24 Keir Street, Barnsley.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Barnsley.

HOLLINGWORTH, Leslie

Private
14604372
No 5 Commando
King's Own Royal Regiment
Metropolitan Police

Private Leslie Hollingworth was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma. 
He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police Constable residing at Bromley by Bow Police Section House, Poplar.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/89.
The 1939 Register covering Poplar.

HOLMES, Kenneth, Samuel, B.

Lance Corporal
14241824
No 3 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Police Force not known
Lance Corporal Kenneth Holmes was wounded during operations at Termoli, Italy, on 5 October 1943 [1] and the following year at Normandy, France on 6 June 1944 [2]. He was a Policeman who volunteered as part of the Police Intakes to the Commandos in 1942 [3].

HOOPER, Samuel, L.

Known as: 
Sam
Sam Hooper 3 Commando
Private
14241616
No 3 Commando
Welch Regiment
Cardiff City Police
Private Samuel Hooper, 5 troop, was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes and post war resumed his service in Cardiff City Police.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/66.

HOUGH, Richard

Sergeant
14241669
No 3 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Liverpool City Police
Richard Hough volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Pilch Lane, Huyton with Roby, Liverpool.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Liverpool.
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Birmingham.
Coldstream Guards Enlistment Registers.

HOUGHTON, Walter Roy Fairley

Guardsman
14241849
No 3 Commando
Scots Guards
Hampshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Guardsman Walter Houghton died of wounds during operations in Sicily. Son of Walter and Esther Fairley Houghton, of Southampton.
Prior to military service Walter Roy Fairley Houghton was a Police Constable based at the Police Station, Old Milton Road, New Milton, Lymington, Hampshire.

HOWARD, Edward John

Private
14241744
No 3 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Edward Howard was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later confirmed killed in action. He has no known grave.

HUMBLE, William McLean

Known as: 
Bill
Lance Sergeant
2940188
No 2 Commando
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Metropolitan Police
Military Medal (MM)
Colonial Police Medal
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant William Humble, 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal and also received a Mention in Despatches, both during operations in Italy [1][1a].
Recommendation
"Gulf of Salerno 13th September 1943.

HURLEY, Philip

Private
14503448
No 5 Commando
The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
Birkenhead Police Force
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Philip Hurley, 2 troop,  died during operations at Maungdaw, Burma.
Son of Philip and Clarice G. Hurley, of Claughton, Birkenhead.
Philip was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing with his parents at 14 Portland Street, Birkenhead.

IMRIE, Bruce Berriff

Bruce Imrie 3 Commando
Lance Corporal
14604373
No 3 Commando
Royal Scots
Metropolitan Police
Lance Corporal Bruce Imrie, 4 Troop, was wounded by a shell fragment in his shoulder during operations at Weser, Germany, on 7 April 1945. He was later medically discharged.
He had been in the Royal Horse Artillery in India aged 14 to 21, before he came to the UK and joined the Police at age 21.

INNES, James Fraser

James Fraser Innes 3 Commando
Private
14317293
No 3 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Stirling and Clackmannan Police

Privates James Innes was wounded on 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy. He was one of the Police Intakes who volunteered for the Commandos.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.

[Image] Mary Russell (daughter).

IRVINE, J.F.

Sergeant
Commando Basic Training Centre
Kent Constabulary
1955 Police Sergeant at Hythe Police Station and member of the Commando Association. Awaits verification of whether joined the Commandos in WW2 as part of the Police Intakes. 
Extract from Commando Association newsletter 21

IRVING, Robert, Anderson

Lance Sergeant
14241798
No 3 Commando
Border Regiment
Birmingham City Police
Lance Corporal Robert Irving was wounded during operations in North West Europe.
A serving Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Constable at Speedwell Road Police Station, Birmingham. 
Post war member of the Commando Association who record his final rank attained as Lance Sergeant.
 

IVES, Arthur Christopher

Private
14241863
No 3 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
??
Private Arthur Ives was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later confirmed as a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources 
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/65, 66, and 91.

JACKSON, Colin

Colin Jackson CBTC
Gunner
-
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Artillery
Preston Borough Police
Colin Jackson was a Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos and served at the Commando Basic Training Centre.
  • 20 September 1938 joined the Police Service.
  • 1939 single and a Police Constable residing at 191 Shelley Road, Preston.
  • September 1941 Constable Jackson married Miss Helen Ferguson Higham at Fleetwood Parish Church.

JACKSON, H.

Lance Sergeant
14241710
No 3 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
??

Lance Sergeant H. Jackson was wounded on 24 March 1945 (remaining on duty) during operations to cross the River Rhine at Wesel and again on 11 April 1945 at the River Aller.

JARVIS, Joseph Augustus

Corporal
14604375
No 5 Commando
Metropolitan Police

Corporal Joseph Jarvis was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Constable based or residing at 62 Wapping High Street, Stepney. Post war member of the Commando Association.

JOHN, William, H.

Fusilier
6482272
No 6 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier William John was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war. 
1939 - Metropolitan Police Officer, single, residing at the Police Section House, Violet Road, Bromley by Bow. Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. 

JOHNSON, Henry Horace

Known as: 
'Harry' or 'Wham'
Henry Horace Johnson 3 Commando
Sergeant
14241768
No 3 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment
Lincolnshire Police
Sergeant Henry Horace Johnson, known as Harry, served in 5 Troop. He was one of the Police Intakes who volunteered for the Commandos. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at Cliff Road, Stamford.
 
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Stamford.
CVA Gallery images.

JOHNSON, Herbert

Lieutenant
302137
Commando Basic Training Centre
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Wiltshire Constabulary
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Lieutenant Herbert Johnson died of illness at the Military Hospital, Buchanan, Stirling at 3.45 am on the 17th March 1944. The Register of Deaths records the cause of death as "chronic interstitial nephritis". Son of Herbert and Emily Johnson, of Barnsley; husband of Irene Johnson, of Bemerton, Salisbury.

JONES, George Edward

Gunner
14241633
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Yorkshire
Gunner George Jones was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Also served in No.10 Inter Allied Commando.
George Edward Jones volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.

JONES, Kenneth Edwin

Private
14317295
No 3 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Glasgow City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Kenneth Jones died during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). Son of Edwin and Georgina P. Jones, of Glasgow.

JONES, Thomas Ellis

Thomas Ellis Jones 3 Commando
Private
14241672
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Liverpool City Police
Private Thomas Jones was reported missing on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and Malati Bridge (3 Commando Bridge), later found to be a prisoner of war.

JOSS, James

Gunner
14317296
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Paisley Police Force
Gunner James Joss was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He was a serving police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.

KEERY, William James

Corporal William Keery GM
Corporal
No 1 Commando
Metropolitan Police
George Medal (GM)
Corporal William James Keery G.M. served in No.1 Commando. A serving Metropolitan Police Officer he volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. Whilst serving as a Constable, aged 25yrs, he was awarded the George Medal for rescuing 7 persons trapped in a cellar at Queens Buildings Scovell Road at Lambeth, London, 15 October 1940.

KELLY, Brian Bernard

Sergeant
6482224
No 9 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Brian Bernard Kelly, a serving Metroplitan Police Officer,  volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. After completing his training at the Commando Depot (CBTC) Achnacarry he was attached to No.9 Commando.
In 1939 he was a Police Constable stationed at Hornsey Road Police Station.

KENDRAY, Harold

Lance Sergeant
14241711
No 3 Commando
Black Watch
??
Private Harold Kendray was wounded during operations at Normandy, France.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Thornaby Teesside. They list his rank as Lance Sergeant. In 1939 he was 18 and an apprentice printer living with his family in Thornaby. His Father was a retired Police Inspector.
 
Sources

KIRBY, William John

Fusilier
6482295
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier William Kirby was wounded June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France.
1939 - Metropolitan Police Officer serving at the Police Station, High Street, Stoke Newington.Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942.
Member of the Commando Association residing in Clapton before moving to Stamford, Lincolnshire.
 

LAMBERT, Peter Laurence

Peter lambert 4 Commando
Fusilier
6482261
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Peter Lambert was wounded 1 November 1944 during operations at Walcheren, The Netherlands.
Extract from Commando Association newsletter 14
"Members of 4 Cdo will be pleased to learn that Fus. P. L. Lambert (wounded at Walcheren) is making steady progress after many periods in hospital and a very serious operation".

LAMKIN, Sydney James

Sydney Lamkin 2 Commando
Fusilier
6482244
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)

Fusilier Sydney Lamkin, a Metropolitan Police War Reservist, served in the Heavy Weapons Troop after volunteering for the Commandos. In 1939 he was residing with his wife Irene at 66 Park Road, London N8. Post war member of the Commando Association.

LATHAM, Leslie, James

Private
14241799
No 4 Commando
North Staffordshire Regiment
Stoke on Trent Police
Private Leslie Latham was wounded in 1944 during operations in North West Europe. Leslie was a Police Constable from Stoke on Trent who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. He served in 'A' Troop and the Intelligence Section of No.4 Commando.
 
Sources

LEES, Archibald

Private
14241677
Commando Basic Training Centre
General Service Corps
Lancashire Constabulary
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Private Archibald Lees drowned in Loch Lochy during training at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry. Son of Robert and Emily Lees; husband of Joan Lees, of Lancaster.
Seen after death by Capt.  J.E. Symondson RAMC, Medical Officer, Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry.

LLOYD, Edmund John

Lance Corporal
14604377
No 1 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Edmund Lloyd was killed in action during operations at Kangaw, Burma. Son of Frederick Robert and Fanny Jane Lloyd; husband of Mona (Mollie) Dorothy Lloyd, of of Earl's Court, London.
He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942.

LOASBY, Ronald William

Corporal
6482237
SBS
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Ronald Loasby, 2 Special Boat Section, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Oran landings, North Africa.
  • 1939 Metroplitan Police Constable residing at Gilmour House, Lambeth.
  • 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake.

LOGAN, Alexander

Known as: 
Sandy
Lance Corporal
14317297
No 1 Commando
??
Post war member of the Commando and Burma Star Associations [1][2][3].
1954 represented the British Police in the Shot Putt event at the International Championships in Stockholm [2].
1973 Police Force Training Officer at Aberdeen, Hong Kong [3].
 
Sources

LOGAN, F.J.

Lance Corporal
14241747
No 4 Commando
Essex Regiment, 2nd Bn.
??
Private F. Logan was wounded 1 November 1944 during operations at Flushing, Holland. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing West Ham, London.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/85.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
 

MACGOWAN, Sydney James Watt

Private
14317303
No 5 Commando
Black Watch
Stirlingshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Sydney Macgowan died serving with 2 Troop during operations in Burma at Maungdaw.
Son of James and Elizabeth MacGowan; husband of Jessie MacGowan (nee Robertson), of Stirling.
He was a Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Named on the Stirlingshire Constabulary WW2 Roll of Honour.

MACKENZIE, Roderick Gimson

Known as: 
Mac
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Leicester City Police
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Roderick Mackenzie MC,  'X' troop, died in hospital in Belgium from wounds caused by enemy mortar fire during operations at Walcheren. Son of John Ross Mackenzie, and of Elizabeth Mackenzie (nee Gimson); nephew of Alice M. Gimson, of Leicester.
Previously awarded the Military Cross.
Recommendation

MADRA, Robert Peter

Guardsman
14241680
No 4 Commando
Scots Guards
??
'C' Troop and HQ Troop. Post war member of the Commando Association from Liverpool.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 83 (Sept. 1986) shows first name only as Peter.
Page 3 of notebook of Sgt Palmer No.4 Cdo  in Gallery.

MAHAN, Robert McK.

Fusilier
14241712
No 4 Commando
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
??

Fusilier Robert Mahan, 'C' Troop, was wounded on 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Teeside.

MANLEY, Frederick, Reuben, W.

Known as: 
Fred
Guardsman
14241835
No 4 Commando
Grenadier Guards
Bedfordshire Constabulary
Guardsman Fred Manley joined the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. 
  • 6 June 1944 wounded (remaining on duty) on 6 June 1944 at Normandy, France [1].
  • August 1944 one the No.4 Commandos sent to Field Marshall Montgomery's Caravan HQ as a special Commando Guard [2].

MANNING, Frederick

Known as: 
Fred
Frederick Manning 5 Commando
Corporal
-
No 5 Commando
-
West Malling, Kent County Constabulary

Corporal Frederick Manning, a Police Officer from Kent, was one of the Police Intakes to the Commandos commencing his training 15 October 1942. He served with No.5 Commando in the Far East and post war resumed his service with the Police. In 1939 he was residing at 14 Council Cottages, West Malling.

MARRON, Austin

Known as: 
Forenames seen elsewhere as Augustine Peter
Corporal
14241713
No 4 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Newcastle City Police
Corporal Marron, 'C' Troop, was wounded on 6 June 1944 (remaining on duty) during operations at Normandy, France. 
He was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing 85 Tamworth Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.
 
Sources

MARTIN, Donald Hugh

Donald Martin 4 Commando
Sergeant
14241838
No 4 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Norwich City Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Donald Martin, 1 Troop (formerly C Troop), received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe, specifically for his part during operations on the island of Schouwen, Holland. 
A serving Police Officer he had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake in 1942. 

MASSEY, -

Private
SBS
Corps of Military Police
2nd Police Intake
Joined 2 Special Boat Section from the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry. Trained with them for a short period before transferring to the Special Investigation Branch of the Military Police.
 
Sources
Special Boat Section Memorandum (Linked Content below).
 

MATHER, Ernest Griffith

Lance Sergeant (see sources/notes)
14241681
No 4 Commando
Black Watch
??
Post war member of the Commando Association from Wynbury, nr. Nantwich, Cheshire.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 82 (1986) (shows rank of Pte).
Government Probate Death Index - residence Nantwich - Manchester Registry, probate date 17 March 1986.
 

MCCUBBIN, Duncan Stuart

Private (Acting Lance Corporal)
14241679
No 4 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Liverpool City Police
Duncan McCubbin served in 'C' Troop and 1 Troop. He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the police intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 20 Thurston Road Liverpool.

MCDAID, Francis

Trooper
14317298
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Armoured Corps
Glasgow City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper Francis McDaid, 34 Army Troop, was killed in action during operations in the Aegean when his unit was attacked on Leros and bombed by enemy aircraft. He has no known grave. Son of William and Mary McDaid, of Glasgow.

McELVEEN, T.E.

Known as: 
Edward
Sergeant
14317301
No 6 Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Black Watch
??
Sergeant Edward McElveen, No.6 Commando, was wounded 20 August 1944 during operations in France. He also served at the Commando Basic Training Centre. Post war member of the Commando Association from Glasgow.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.

MCIVER, Geoffrey Donald

Private
6482254
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Geoffrey McIver was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. 
In 1939 Geoffrey was a Metropolitan Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, 98 Tottenham Lane, Hornsey. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Metropolitan Police as part of the 1st Police Intake in 1942 and rejoined the Police after hostilities ended.

MCKAY, Alec

Alec Mckay 8 Commando
Alec_Mckay_police
Lance Sergeant (later Company Quartermaster Sergeant)
2654904
No 8 Commando
Coldstream Guards 3rd Bn.
Burnley Borough Police Force
01.10.1930 attested at Burnley into the Coldstream Guards. Former trade Railway Employee. 
October 1934 Lance Corporal released to Army Reserve.
02.11.1934 joined Burnley Borough Police Force aged 24. Sworn in 18 June 1935.
01.12.1939 re-enlisted Coldstream Guards.

MEDDINGS, Sidney William

Sidney Meddings 4 Commando
Corporal (Sergeant)
6482267
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Sidney Meddings was wounded during operations in Western Europe (Flushing Holland). 
1939 - Police Constable residing at 16 Sherrard Road, Manor Park. Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Obituary by Henry Brown OBE

MELLARS, Vivian Roy

Lance Corporal
14241770
No 4 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Leicester Police, and, Metropolitan Police
Lance Corporal Vivian Mellars was wounded during operations in North West Europe (date not reported). He was a Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942 [1][2][2a][3]. 

MILBURN, Ridley

Private
-
No 4 Commando
Durham Constabulary
Member of the Commando Association*.
Post war served in the Durham Constabulary and in 1966 held the rank of Police Sergeant.
 
Sources
Commando Association Lost Legion List 8 issued to members in March 1976.
Tony Moore FRHistS, Police Historian, with detail provided by John Cassidy.

MITCHELL, William

Trooper
14317309
No 3 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Renfrewshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper William Mitchell was killed in action during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). A serving Police Officer from Renfrewshire he had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
Extract from the Daily Record
Saturday 28 August 1943

MITCHELL, William Henry

Known as: 
Bill
Trooper
14241635
No 4 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Yorkshire
Trooper William Mitchell, 'D' Troop, was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at Devonshire Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

MOFFAT, Robert Tweedie

Robert Moffat 40RM Commando
Sergeant
PO/X 115392
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Manchester City Police
Robert Moffat was a serving Police Constable in the Manchester City Police (PC A172) who volunteered for the Commandos. He was part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) at Achnacarry.
RM Service and training commenced 1 September 1942.
Served with 40RM Commando from May 1943 and throughout the remainder of the war. 

MONEY, Douglas Anthony William

Douglas Money 45RM Commando
Corporal
PO/X 116678
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Oxfordshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Douglas Money died of wounds at the 9th British General Hospital, Holland. 
Son of Albert William and Florence Lily Money, of Botley, Oxford.
Named on the Oxfordshire Constabulary WW2 Roll of Honour
 
Sources
CWGC.

MORGAN, Albert Stuart

Albert Morgan 30 Commando
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal)
PO/X115315
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Wallasey Police
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Albert Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for good services in operations leading to the liberation of France. He enlisted from the Wallasey Constabulary and served with 30 Commando in the Mediterranean, and as a photographer in 'X' Troop on D Day. Post war he resumed his role as a Police Constable in Wallasey.

MORRIS, Charles, H.

Trooper
14317747
No 5 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Plymouth City Police
Trooper Charles Morris, 6 Troop, was wounded 15 March 1944 during operations in Burma. He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Woodhey, Plymouth.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

MORRIS, Leonard Christopher Hugh

Corporal
6482298
No 4 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Leonard Morris was wounded 1 November 1944 at Walcheren, The Netherlands.
1942 employed as a Metropolitan Police Constable on 'D' Division, warrant number 126727.
1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Eltham, SE9.
 
Sources

MULLARD, Sidney John

Sergeant (later Lieutenant)
14241800
352357
No 4 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Birmingham City Police
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Sidney Mullard was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe [1][2].

MUNNS, Leonard Cyril

Lance Corporal
14241771
No 4 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Leicester City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Leonard Munns died during operations at Normandy, France.
The son of Mrs. E. J. Munns, of Leicester, Leonard was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 Leonard was a Probationary Police Constable residing at 83 Checketts Road, Leicester.

NAYLOR, Howard

Lance Corporal
14241772
No 4 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Nottingham Constabulary
Lance Corporal Howard Naylor was wounded on 10 June 1944 (remaining on duty) during operations in Normandy France.
A serving Police Officer he had volunteered for the Commandos as one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Officer, single, and residing with his family at 11 Beech Avenue, Arnold, Nottingham. Member of the Commando Association.
 

NEWBY, Kenneth

Known as: 
Ken
Ken Newby 46 Commando
Corporal
CH/X108552
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Kenneth Newby was wounded 24 July 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, France.
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer, he volunteered for the Commandos as one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Gilmour House Police Section House, Renfrew Road, Lambeth. Post war he resumed his Police duties retiring with the rank of Inspector.

NICHOLAS, John David

Known as: 
Jack
John David Nicholas
Private
7688187
No 3 Commando
Corps of Military Police
Birmingham City Police
Jack was a 25 year old Policeman at Steelhouse Lane Police Station, Birmingham.
June 1940 attested into the Corps of Military Police.
April 1941 transferred to the Infantry Training Centre (Welch Regiment).
15 April 1941 posted to the Auxiliary Units.
April 1942 attached from the HQ Auxiliary Units to No.3 Commando. Took part in the Dieppe raid.

NICHOLSON, J.

Private
14241684
No 4 Commando
Duke of Wellington's Regiment
??
Private Nicholson was wounded in June 1944 during operations at Normandy France.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / NAtional Archives file WO417/76.
 
Notes
His service number indicates possible Police Intake to the Commandos. Awaits verification.
 

NICOLSON, Angus

Corporal
14241801
No 4 Commando
Black Watch
Birmingham City Police
Corporal Angus Nicolson was wounded 8 August 1944 during operations at Normandy. He had volunteered for the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Police Station, 234 Ladywood Road, Birmingham. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Kings Norton, Birmingham.
 
Sources

OLIVER, Roland

Known as: 
Rollie
Roland Oliver 4 Commando
LCpl Roland Oliver 4 Commando
Lance Corporal
14241866
No 4 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Dorset Constabulary
Roland Oliver joined the Dorset Constabulary on 6 November 1939. He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commandos that commenced in July 1942.
After successfully completing the course he was attached to No.4 Commando attaining the rank of Lance Corporal in 'F' troop and serving in both the Normandy and Walcheren campaigns.

OSTICK, Ernest

Private
14241685
No 4 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Yes
Private Ernest Ostick was wounded 20 August 1944 during operations at Normandy. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. In 1939 he was a Police Constable, married, and residing with his wife Mary at Tanfield Road, Manchester. He was residing in Macclesfield, Cheshire, at the time of his death in 1989. Post war member of the Commando Association. 

PALFREY, Edward Francis

Edward Palfrey 4 Commando
Lance Corporal
14241827
No 4 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Somerset Constabulary
Lance Corporal Edward Palfrey, 'F' Troop, was wounded 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing 97 Benedict Street, Glastonbury. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

PANTALL, Richard William White

Bombardier
14241750
327724
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Brighton and Hove Police
Military Medal (MM)
Bombardier Richard Pantall was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [1], during operations at Bova Marina between 24 August and 5 September 1943 [2].
26 August 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant, King's Shropshire Light Infantry [3].

PARISH, Kenneth Peter

Captain
-
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Metropolitan Police
Served as a Civilian Clerk in the Metropolitan Police before volunteering for the Royal Marines at the outbreak of war.
8 March 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant.
Served 3rd Battalion Royal Marines 1940-1943.
August 1943 joined 44RM Commando on formation; Adjutant June 1944 Burma ; served until hostilities ended.
 

PAUL, Haydn Bertram

Gunner
14241751
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Metropolitan Police
Gunner Hadyn Paul was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
He was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing Gilmour House, Renfrew Road, Vauxhall.
 
Sources

PEARCE, Kenneth

Kenneth Pearce 6 Commando
Private
14241688
No 6 Commando
Black Watch
New Brighton Police Station Wallasey
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Kenneth Pearce died during operations in North AfricaAt the time of his death his Commando were engaged in the Battle for Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia [1][1a][2].
Son of Arthur W. and Emma Pearce, of Hipperholme, Yorkshire [1].

PEARSE, George

Fusilier
14241752
No 6 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier George Pearse was wounded 22 November 1942 during operations in North Africa.
He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was Police Constable 353K at Barking Police Station, London.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55.

PETKEN, William Henry

Fusilier
6482258
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Fusilier William Petken was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police. 
In 1939 he was a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Officer on  'L' Division number 551, residing in Burchell Road, Peckham. Post war member of the Commando Association from Brighton.
 

PHILLIPS, Norman Arthur Firth

Lance Corporal
14241828
No 6 Commando
Black Watch
Bristol City Police
Private Norman Phillips was wounded 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm). Wounded a second time in 1944, rank Lance Corporal, during operations at Normandy.
  • 1939 employed as a Clerk at the Education Offices, Bath.
  • 1941 joined the Police Service; Police Constable, Bristol.

POCOCK, Thomas Charles

Fusilier
-
No 5 Commando
- Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Thomas Pocock served with No.5 Commando 1 Troop. For a short period of time from 9 November 1944 he was attached to 42RM Commando.
He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942.

PORTWAIN, Edward

Known as: 
Ginger
Fusilier
6482259
No 6 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Edward Portwain was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.

POWER, John Francis Finbar

Fusilier
6482240
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Fusilier John Power was wounded on 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone Sicily and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge) [1][2].
In 1939 he was a flower packer by trade and a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Constable, married to Irene, residing at Felixstowe Road, Edmonton, London [3]

PRATT, Henry

Known as: 
Harry
Gunner
14241716
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Newcastle upon Tyne
Gunner Pratt was reported wounded and a prisoner of war November 1942 during operations in Libya, North Africa. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing Wingrove Gardens, Newcastle upon Tyne.
 
Sources

PRICE, David Elvet

Fusilier (later Lieutenant)
6482275
320917
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Welch Regiment
Metropolitan Police
1939 serving as Police Constable 'L296', Camberwell Police Station, London. Volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942 [1][1a].
Fusilier, No.1 Commando Intelligence Section. To O.C.T.U.[2]. 
21 May 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Welch Regiment [3].

PRICE, Eric, C.

Known as: 
Pompey
Lance Corporal
14317816
No 5 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
??
Trooper Eric Price, 2 Troop, was wounded 15 March 1944 during operations in Burma. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.
Document in 5 Cdo. Gallery titled 'No 5 Cdo Memorial Service held on the 27th March 1944.'
 
Notes

PULESTON, Geoffrey Frank

Private
14241852
No 6 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Hampshire Police
Private Geoffrey Puleston was wounded on 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle for Steamroller Farm).

In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Romsey, Hampshire, and later volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Post war he resumed his police service with Hampshire Police and by 1960 held the rank of Inspector. 

RAMSDEN, Harry

Private
14241637
No 6 Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment
Leeds City Police Yorkshire
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Harry Ramsden died during operations at Normandy, France. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Probationary Police Constable residing at 10 Highthorne Street, Leeds. Son of Alfred and Annie Ramsden, of Lofthouse, Yorkshire. His name is in the Leeds City Police Book of Remembrance WW2.

RATTLE, Jack Ernest

Birth name: 
RATTLE, Ernest Jack
Known as: 
Jack
Trooper (later Sergeant)
14241867
No 6 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Buckinghamshire Constabulary
Trooper Jack Rattle was wounded 3 August 1944 during operations in France. 
Jack was a Police Constable at Aylesbury in 1941. He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Post war he resumed his Police Service at Aylesbury and was a member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

REEVE, Stanley Richardson

Fusilier
14604385
No 5 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Stanley Reeve was killed in action during operations at Kangaw, Burma.  He had volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942.
Stanley Richardson Reeve, police warrant number 128120, joined the Metropolitan Police on 4 Sept 1939, and left on 12 Jan 1945 (died). Last posted to N Division as a PC.
 

RIDGE, Thomas William

Thomas Ridge 6 Commando
Sergeant
14241691
No 6 Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Liverpool City Police
Thomas Ridge was a serving Liverpool City Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. He served with No.6 Commando and 1 Commando Brigade, final rank Sergeant. 
14 April 1945 (Acting Corporal) (No.6 Commando) wounded in Western Europe.
Post war member of the Commando Association.

RILEY, Charles George Gibson

Known as: 
Pat
Guardsman (later Captain)
2656281
281325
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
SAS
Coldstream Guards
Isle of Ely Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
15 January 1934 enlisted Coldstream Guards former trade Quarryman; 1937 to Army Reserve List; 1 January 1938 joined Isle of Ely Constabulary; September 1939 mobilised Coldstream Guards; 1940 No.8 Commando; Layforce; 1st Special Service Regiment; September 1941 'L' Detachment SAS; January - April 1942 (Acting Warrant Officer Class 2, Company Sergeant Major) Bouerat, Slonta, and Nofilia raids -

ROBERTS, Charles Edward James

Rifleman
S 59005
No 6 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
City of London Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Rifleman Charles Roberts died in Germany. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at the River Aller crossing. He was originally buried in the Military Plot that was on the Eastern bank of the Aller near the Aller Bridge. 
Son of Charles and Susan Roberts; husband of Ivy Alice Roberts, of Stockwell, London.

ROBERTSON, George

Corporal
CH/X 109679
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Stirlingshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal George Robertson died at the 50th Field Hospital US Army, Portland Island Dorset, of wounds inflicted at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.  He was described as a "distinguished Scottish athlete" by Captain Forfar M.C., Medical Officer of the Commando.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. George Robertson; husband of Agnes Strachan Robertson (nee Bryson), of Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire.

ROLFE, Charles Kenneth

Known as: 
Ken
Gunner
14241693
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Manchester Police
Gunner Charles Kenneth Rolfe was reported missing 7 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, later found to be a prisoner of war.  
A serving Manchester Police Officer he had volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes during 1942/43. He joined the Manchester Police on 10 August 1938 and in 1939 was a Police Constable living in Urmston. 

ROSTANCE, James, H.F.W.

Private
14241805
No 6 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Brierley Hill Police Station, West Midlands
Private James Rostance was reported missing and a prisoner of war on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm). He was later reported as no longer a prisoner of war.
James was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable serving at Brierley Hill Police Station.
 

RUSHTON, Edward Gordon

Edward Rushton 4 Commando
Corporal
14241694
No 4 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Lancashire Constabulary
Corporal Edward Rushton, 'F' Troop, was wounded in North West Europe in 1944.

Edward was a Police Officer in Lancashire who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 12 Crabtree Street, Colne.

SALISBURY, Frank

Private
14241695
No 6 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Cheshire Constabulary
Private Frank Salisbury was reported missing 26 February 1943 in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm, El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][3].
Frank was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Crewe [4].

SEARLE, Clifford Frederick

LSgt Clifford Searle DCM 9 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14241831
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Somerset Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Queen's Police Medal
Lance Sergeant Clifford Searle, 5 troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his leadership and gallantry during Operation Roast at Lake Comacchio, Italy [1][2].
Recommendation
Operation 'Roast'-Lake Comacchio 'Spit'-2nd April 1945.

SIGSWORTH, Stanley

Private
14241696
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders 2nd Bn.
Liverpool City Police
Stanley Sigsworth was a Liverpool City Police Constable before entering military service. In 1961 he was promoted to Police Sergeant transferring from Prescot Street Division to Old Swan Division. He had been wounded during the war on 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy.  
 
Sources

SMART, Albert Kenneth

Albert Smart 9 Commando
Private
14241644
No 9 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Leicester Police
Albert Smart was a serving Leicestershire Police Officer who volunteered in July 1942 as part of the Police Intakes. He was attached to No.9 Commando on 9 September 1942 after completing his training at the Commando Depot (CBTC).
1 February 1944 wounded during operations in Italy.
17 February admitted No.70 British General Hospital.

SMITH, George Alfred

Private
14241717
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
??
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private George Smith died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead, Italy. He has no known grave. Son of George Henry and Alice Smith; husband of Elsie Smith, of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

SMITH, Miller

Sergeant (Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
2657063
No 2 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Southport Borough Police
Executed

Sergeant Miller Smith was one of the seven men of No. 2 Commando who were captured after Operation Musketoon, and later executed under Hitler's Commando Execution Order, at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin, 1942. 

SNADDON, J.

Known as: 
Jack
Lance Corporal
14317314
No 5 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
??

Lance Corporal Snaddon, 4 troop, was wounded in 1944 during operations in Burma.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

Document in 5 Cdo. Gallery titled 'No 5 Cdo Memorial Service held on the 27th March 1944.'

SPINKS, Edward George

Edward Spinks 2 Commando
Fusilier
6482234
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Edward Spinks was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos joining them in June 1942 as part of the 1st Police Intake. He served in 3 Troop and was wounded during operations at Grohote, Solta, on 18 March 1944. After recovering from his wounds he served in the Special Investigation Branch ending as a Warrant Officer.

STACK, William John

William Stack 9 Commando
Trooper
14241832
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Central Police Station Cheltenham

Trooper William Stack served in 5 troop. He was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Central Police Station in Cheltenham. Post war member of the Commando Association last known address South Ealing.

STARLING, Alfred Michael Prestwood

Known as: 
Michael
Corporal
14241806
No 9 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Birmingham City Police
Corporal Starling was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Ornito and Monte Faito). He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
  • 1939 Police Constable residing at 29 Carlyle Road, Birmingham.
  • 1958 manager of the Bell Public House, Belbroughton, West Midlands, and member of the Commando Association.

STORER, Sidney

Corporal
14241808
No 9 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Sutton Coldfield Police area
Corporal Sidney Storer was wounded on 3 March 1944 during operations in Italy.
In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, and he later volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Rugby.
 
Sources

STROWGER, John Dunkirk

Known as: 
Ken
Sergeant
-
No 5 Commando
Metropolitan Police

John Strowger was a serving Metropolitan Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable serving at Croydon Police Station, London. Post war member of the Commando Association.

TANNER, John Andrew

Corporal
14241755
No 9 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
City of London Police
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal John Tanner was killed in action on 15 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. The previous year on 20 March 1944 he was wounded (recovered) during operations in Italy. 

TAYLOR, Thomas Alfred

Known as: 
Tommy
Thomas Alfred Taylor 3 Commando
Lance Corporal
6482262
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Thomas Alfred Taylor, 2 Troop, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy (Sicily).

TAYLOR, William Ronald

Fusilier (Lance Corporal)
14604392
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier William Taylor died of wounds during operations at Kangaw, Burma. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. Son of William George Thomas Taylor and Lilian Josephine Taylor, of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

TENNICK, Maurice William

Corporal
14241719
No 12 Commando
No 1 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Tynemouth Police
Corporal Maurice Tennick served in No.12 Commando and No.1 Commando. Promoted Corporal 2 February 1944.
Maurice was a serving Police Officer who volunteered as part of the Police Intakes to the Commandos. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 50 Falstaff Road, Tynemouth.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing North Shields.
 

TEVENDALE, Lewis Legertwood Legg

Lewis Tevendale 11 Commando
Regimental Sergeant Major (later Major)
2873628
226916
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Royal Leicestershire Regiment
Kincardineshire Constabulary
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Warrant Officer Class 1 Regimental Sergeant Major Lewis Tevendale, No.11 Commando ('C' Bn., Layforce), was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of his distinguished service during the battle of Litani River, Syria, on 9-10 June 1941.
Recommendation

THOMSON, John, D.

Lance Corporal
14241720
No 1 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Tynemouth Police

John Thomson was a serving Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was Police Constable No.84 residing at the Police Billets, Albion Assembly Rooms, Norfolk Street, Tynemouth.

TOVEY, Norman Charles

Lieutenant
6482251
326331
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Norrman Tovey was a Metropolitan Police Constable (PC 201W) serving in Battersea who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. 
29 July 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant.
Member of the Commando Association.
1952 serving in the Kelantan contingent of the Police Force in Malaya.

TOWSE, Alfred Burley

Known as: 
Jock
Lance Sergeant
14241859
No 12 Commando
No 6 Commando
Scots Guards
Brighton and Hove, Sussex Police
Corporal Alfred Towse served in No.12 and No.6 Commandos and was wounded in France on 7 August 1944.
He was a Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos rejoining the Police and serving at Brighton and Hove after the war ended. Final rank attained Lance Sergeant.
 
Sources

TUDOR, William John

Private
14241701
No 9 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Cheshire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private William Tudor was killed in action during operations at Anzio, Italy [1][2].
On 3 March 1944 No.9 Commando had made their second landing at Anzio [3].
He was previously wounded 30 December 1943 (Operation Partridge), Italy [4].

TUNGATT, Leonard Frederick

Original grave of Fusilier Tungatt 5 Commando
Fusilier
14604394
No 5 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Leonard Tungatt was killed in action during operations at Kangaw, Burma. He had volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the Police Intakes of 1942. 
Son of Frederick Tungatt, and of Susan Tungatt (nee Tyler); husband of Kathleen Mary Tungatt, of Leytonstone, Essex.

TURNER, William George Jack

Private
14604395
No 5 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Private William Turner was wounded in 1944 during operations in Burma. He had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 32 East Dulwich Road, London.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/74.

TYREMAN, George Vincent

Private
14241777
No 4 Commando
No 12 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment
Lincolnshire Police
Private George Tyreman, 'C' Troop, was wounded during operations at Normandy, France.
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Lincolnshire.
1939 employed as a Clerk with Lincolnshire Police later joining as a Constable.
1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.

WAKELY, Terence Raymond John

Terence Wakely 6 Commando
Lance Sergeant
14241620
No 6 Commando
Welch Regiment
Glamorgan County Police
Terence Wakely was wounded 11 April 1945 during operations at the River Aller crossing. He was a Police Officer who had volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942 only nine months after joining Glamorgan County Police in September 1941. Resuming his Police service after the war ended, he was posted to Neath sub-division in 1958 on promotion to Sergeant.

WARD, Arthur William

LCpl AW Ward 4 Commando
Lance Corporal
14241809
No 4 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Wolverhampton Police Force
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Arthur Ward died during operations at Normandy, France.
Arthur served in the Wolverhampton Police Force for 3 years before the war and volunteered for the Commandos as part of one of the Police Intakes. 
In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at 74 Springfield Road, Wolverhampton.

WATSON, J.R.

Private
14241860
No 6 Commando
Border Regiment
??
Private J.R. Watson was wounded on 10 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/76.

WATTS, Robert Edward

Private
14241839
No 1 Commando
Royal Norfolk
Norwich City Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Robert Watts died during operations at Kangaw, Burma. 
Son of Walter and Thirza Agnes Watts, of Norwich; husband of Gladys Georgina Eliza Watts, of Old Catton, Norwich.

WEBB, George Henry

Private
14604144
No 1 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Metropolitan Police
Military Medal (MM)
Private George Webb was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
Recommendation
"Arakan 1945.

WEBB, Henry, T.

Fusilier
6482293
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Henry Webb was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. 
  • 1939 Metropoltan Police Constable at the Police Station, 370 Romford Rd., East Ham.
  • 1942 attached to No.1 Commando after completing his commando training at the Commando Depot (C.B.T.C.).
Sources

WEBSTER, R.H.

Gunner
14241640
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
??
Gunner Webster was wounded 10 June 1944 during operations at Normandy.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
 
Notes

WEEKES, Sydney George Douglas

Fusilier
6482277
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Sydney Weekes was killed in action during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia, and has no known grave. Son of Edward and Emma Weekes; husband of Muriel Hartnoll Weeks, of Stoke Newington, London.

WELCH, Frederick Edward

Private
14604147
Commando Basic Training Centre
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Metropolitan Police Force
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Private Frederick Welch died at the Military Hospital, Onich, of multiple gunshot wounds. 
Son of Frederick John and Alice Jane Welch; husband of Phyllis Margaret Welch, of Mitcham.

WILLIAMS, Albert

Fusilier
14309591
No 3 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Lancashire Constabulary
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Albert Williams died during operations at Termoli, Italy. Son of Thomas Hugh and Elizabeth Williams; husband of May Williams (nee Hyde), of Prescot, Lancashire.
Albert was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos.
  • 15.09.1939 joined Lancashire Constabulary as Police Constable 2419 attending Stanley Grange Police Training School.

WILLIAMS, Francis Arthur

Known as: 
Frank
Trooper
14241758
No 9 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Metropolitan Police
Trooper Francis Williams was wounded 19 March 1944 during operations in Italy (Monte Ornito and Monte Faito). He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable at the Police Station, 256 Hornsey Road.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources

WILSON, Graham Charles

Fusilier
6482243
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Fusilier Graham Wilson was killed in action during operations at Kangaw, Burma. 
In 1939 he was a married textile salesman residing at 40 Richmond Road, Wimbledon, and a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Constable. He later volunteered for the Commandos.
 

WOOLLARD, George

Private
14241724
No 1 Commando
No 12 Commando
Black Watch
Liverpool City Police
Private George Woollard served in No.12 Commando and later No.1 Commando. He was wounded 31 January 1945 during operations with No.1 Commando 6 Troop at Kangaw, Burma. George was a serving Liverpool City Police Officer, Constable 118D, who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes of 1942/3.

WORMLEY, Wilfrid John

Corporal
6482257
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Corporal Wilfrid Wormley was wounded on 6 June 1944, and again on 13 June 1944, during operations at Normandy, France. He volunteered for the Commandos from the Police as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association from Deptford.

WRIGHT, Harold

Gunner
14241643
SBS
Royal Artillery
Police Intake
Mentioned in Despatches
Gunner Harold Wright, 2 Special Boat Section, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. The operation was the Oran Landings, an assault on the port by HMS Walney and HMS Hartland, 8th November 1942.  He formed one of the crew of No.3 Folbot with Cpl. Sidlow, which was launched from HMS Walney [1][2].

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