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ABDALE, Edward
Sources
ABERDIEN, Archibald
ABRAHAM, George Henry
ABRAHAMS, Arthur Thomas
ABRAHAMS, John Cyril
ABRAM, Cyril Henry
![Cyril Abram 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Cyril%20Abram.png)
ADAMS, William John
ADAMSON, Alexander Naismith
Sources
ADAMSON, Ronald Henry
ADDERTON, Victor
![Victor Adderton MM 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Victor%20Adderton%20MM%20-%20No_3_0.jpg)
AIREY, John
ALBALADEJO, Alexander
ALEXANDER, Charles Henry
ALLARDICE, William Dallas
ALLEN, Reginald Arthur
![Reg Allen 8 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Reg_Allen_8Cd0_Coventry_Evening_Telegraph_23Dec1949.png)
ALLEN, Ronald
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
ALMONDS, John Edward
ALTASS, Derek
ALVAREZ, Jose
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/35..
ANDREWS, Albert Mailly
ANDREWS, William
Sources
ANNETTS, George Henry
ARMITAGE, Harold Edward
Harold Edward Armitage, a Labourer from Huddersfield, Yorkshire, enlisted 18 April 1941. He volunteered for the commandos and was attached to No.2 Commando 3 Troop.
ARMSTRONG, Robert
ASHCROFT, Arthur
![Arthur Ashcroft](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Arthur%20Ashcroft.jpg)
![Arthur Ashcroft 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Arthur-Ashcroft-2-Commando.jpg)
ASHLEY-COOPER, Anthony John Percy Hugh Michael
ASPDEN, Jack
ASTBURY, Albert Ernest
ATKIN, Ernest
Ernest Atkin enlisted 27 August 1939, civil occupation Labourer. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for operations in the Middle East with Layforce.
AULD, Luke Patchcott
![Luke Auld SBS](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Luke%20Auld_SBS.jpg)
AUSTIN, James Herbert
![James Austin 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Austin_james_herbert_2Cdo.png)
BACKHOUSE, Charles, R.
![Charles Backhouse 2 commando and 1st SAS](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Charles%20Backhouse%202cdo%20and%20SAS_150x150%20%282%29_0.jpeg)
BACON, Walter
BAILEY, Arthur Alfred
BAILEY, Leonard George
BAIRD, John William
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/94 (1945).
BAKER, John
BALE, John Henry
BANKS, Ronald Douglas
BARBER, Harold James
BARBER, Ralph
BARBOUR, Alexander Ewing
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BARDENS, John Henry
John Henry Bardens was a Police Officer from Plymouth who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 6 June 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.
BARNARD, John William
BARNES, Reginald Arthur
BARNETT, Edgar Albert
BARNETT, William Henry
BARRETT, Edwin Charles
Sources
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
BARRINGTON, Derek, A.
BARROSO, Montiano
Lance Sergeant Montiano Barroso, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
BARROW, Henry
BARRY, John
Private John Barry was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.
BARTON, Frank
![Frank Barton 6 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Fus%20Barton%206%20Cdo.jpg)
BARWICK, Arthur
Private Barwick was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
BATEMAN, Sidney Gordon
BAYLISS, Leonard Frank
![Len Bayliss 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Len-Bayliss.jpg)
BEADLE, Jeffrey Charles
BEALE, William
William Beale enlisted 29 January 1929, civil occupation Tyre Builder. He volunteered for the Commandos in WW2 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking for the Middle East as part of Layforce.
BEATTIE, Alexander
![Alexander Beattie 11 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Cpl%20Alex%20Beattie_%20No11%20Cdo.jpg)
Corporal Alexander Beattie was taken prisoner of war on 21 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ.
BEAUMONT, William Blair
BEDDOWS, Herbert
![Herbert Beddows 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Herbert%20Beddows_No_3.jpg)
Private Herbert Beddows, 4 troop, was wounded and taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Post war member of the Commando Association.
BEEDELL, Lawrence Henry
BEESLEY, Harold Edwin
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Warrant%20Officer%20Class%20I_%20549217_%20Harold%20Edwin%20Beesley_0.jpg)
Regimental Sergeant Major Harold Beesley died whilst a prisoner of war in Poland having been captured during operations at Dieppe, France.
BELL, William White
BENTLEY, Charles
BENTLEY, W
Lance Corporal Bentley was was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later found to be a prisoner of war
BERRY, Donald
Sergeant Donald Berry was reported wounded and a prisoner of war 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/25, and WO417/31.
BERRY, James Arthur
![James Arthur Berry 1 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/James%20Arthur%20Berry%201%20Cdo.jpg)
BETTY, Arthur John
BIBBEY, Newman James
BIRCH, Frederick
![Fred Birch 7 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/fred%20birch%20in%20Commandos%20copy.jpg)
![Sergeant Frederick Birch 7 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Fred%20Birch%20Sgt%207%20cdo%20150x150.png)
BIRD, Raymond Douglas
![Raymond Douglas Bird 7 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Raymond%20Douglas%20Bird.jpg)
BISHOP, Ronald Caldwell
BLACK, Graeme Delamere
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/BLACK.jpg)
BLACKWELL, Alun Trevor
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Alun%20Blackwell%20DCM.jpg)
BLAKE, Dennis Lester
BLASCO, Vicente
BLINT, Woolf
![Woolf Blint 6 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/woolf%20blint%206%20cdo.jpg)
BLYTHE, William
BOAST, Edward Albert
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
BOGLE, James
![James Bogle 11 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Jamesbogle1946%20copy.jpg)
James Bogle from Glasgow enlisted 27 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. He was attached to No.11 Commando and embarked with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Private Bogle was was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ.
BOND, Edward Alfred
28.03.1941 Geneifa, Second Lieutenant 'A' Company of 'D' Bn Layforce
---.06.1941 prisoner of war Crete.
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28/3/1941 (List of 'D' Bn Layforce Officers).
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/2.
BOOKER, Clifford
BORWICK, Michael George
- 25 February 1941, Kastelorizzo, Captain, 50 Middle East Commando, engaged in Operation Abstention [1].
- 28 March 1941, Geneifa, Captain, 'C' Company, 'D' Bn., Layforce [2].
BOWEN, Alfred Leighton
BOWMAN, James
James Bowman, a Bricklayer from Cullybackey, County Antrim, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 9 June 1941. He volunteered for the first RM Commando unit raised in February 1942. Marine Bowman was wounded 19 August 1942 and a prisoner of war after Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France.
BOYD, John McMaster
BOYLE, Peter, J.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BRADBURY, Cyril Thomas
BRADLEY, John Robert
BRADLEY, John Stanton
BRADLEY, Richard
![LSgt Richard Bradley MM 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Richard%20Bradley%20MM.jpg)
BRANSCOMBE, Leslie
Gunner Leslie Branscombe was reported missing in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war initially in Italy before being transported to Austria.
BRAVO, Jose
Private Jose Bravo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
BRETT, Gerrard
BRIGHT, Gerald Kitchener
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Gerald_Bright_2Cdo.jpg)
BRINKLEY, James
James Brinkley, a Labourer from Battersea, London, enlisted 17 March 1941. He volunteered for the commandos and was attached to No.2 Commando 3 Troop. Private Brinkley was reported missing at Salerno, Italy, later found to be a prisoner of war.
BRISTOW, William Frederick
BRITTAIN, E.
Private Brittain, attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
BRITTLEBANK, John
BRITTON, Joseph
BROAD, Harry Orlando
Harry Broad, a Labourer and Pipe Layer from Devonport, Plymouth, enlisted 11 July 1930. Private Broad volunteered for the Commandos in WW2 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking for the Middle East as part of 'A' Battalion Layforce.
BROWN, A.J.J.
![Marine Brown 46 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Brown_AJ_46RMC%20B.png)
Marine Brown, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, France.
BROWN, J.
BROWN, Jack
BROWN, James
BROWN, Louis Walter
![Louis Walter (Ben) Brown 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Sgt%20LW%20Ben%20Brown%202%20Cdo.png)
BROWN, Robert Frederick
BROWN, Robert Hall
BROWN, Walter George
Sergeant Walter Brown was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
BRUCE, Charles
Sergeant Charles Bruce, from Brechin, Angus, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war at Camp 59 in Italy from which he managed to escape back to allied lines after the Italian Armistice.
BRUNT, Morris Raymond
BRYEN, Clifford Leonard George
Enlisted into the Armed Forces 20 April 1939, civil occupation Buyer [1c].
BUCKLEY, Alfred, J.T.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BULLEN, John
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
BURFORD, Norman Alan
BURGESS, Neville Arthur
![Able Seaman Neville Burgess 14 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Neville%20Burgess%20-Operation%20Checkmate.jpg)
Able Seaman Neville Burgess was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). Captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Son of Arthur and Doris Burgess, of Beverley, Yorkshire.
BURKE, Patrick Oliver
BURLEY, Hedley Robert James
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
BURN, Michael Clive
![Capt. Burn MC 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/images%20of%20commandos/Captain%20Michael%20Burn%20CO%206%20Troop_.jpg)
BURT, Joseph Smith Swan
BURTON, William John
BUSHE, Patrick
BUTLER, Howard Herbert Cosens
BUTLER, Ronald Herbert
![Ronald Butler 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Ronald_Butler_2Cdo.jpg)
BUTLER, Roy
Roy Butler, a Clerk from Lincolnshire, enlisted 11 November 1938. later volunteering for the commandos. Private Butler, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 6 January 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
BUXTON, Leslie, J.
- 18 January 1943 reported missing during operations in Libya later found to be a prisoner of war [2][3].
BYRNE, John Vincent
![John Vincent Byrne DCM](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Sgt%20J_V_Byrne_No_11.jpg)
CADDIS, James
Fusilier James Caddis was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CAIRNS, Bernard McNamara
Private Bernard Cairns was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4F).
CALLAWAY, Thomas, Frederick
![Thomas Callaway12 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Cab%20Callaway%2012Cdo%20%282%29.png)
CAMPBELL, Hugh Alexander Henry
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
CAMPBELL, Roderick
Gunner Roderick Campbell was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4G in Germany.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
CANNON, Peter Macdermack
Gunner Peter Cannon was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4C in the Sudetenland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
CANTLEY, William, J.
- 4 October 1939 enlisted aged 33.
- 12 October 1940 attached No.7 Commando
CARD, William Henry
CARMONA, Miguel
Private Miguel Carmona, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
CARR, Francis Arthur
CARR, Richard Philip
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Capt%20Richard%20Carr__%201%20tp.jpg)
CARR, Thomas
Corporal Thomas Carr, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CARROLL, John Joseph
CARTER, Albert Ernest, F.
CARTER, Albert George
Fusilier Albert Carter was reported missing 2 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CARTER, Stanley William
CARTWRIGHT, Ronald Frederick
Gunner Ronald Cartwright, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CASSIDY, Philip
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CASTELLANO, Francisco
Private Francisco Castellano, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
CAUDELL, Raymond Douglas
Lance Corporal Raymond Caudell from Hertfordshire was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/30, and WO417/95.
CEVANTES, Santiago
Private Santiago Cevantes, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
CHADWICK, Norman Stanley
Lance Corporal Norman Chadwick was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
CHALLINTON, William Alfred
![LSgt Challinton 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/William%20Challinton%202%20Cdo.jpg)
CHAMBERLAIN, Walter William Robert James
Lance Sergeant Walter Chamberlain was reported wounded and missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked for the raid on board HMS Campbeltown.
CHANDLER, Jack Henry
Sources
CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
National Archives files ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
CHANT, Stuart Whitemore
![Stuart Chant 5 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Stuart-Chant-MC-aka-Chant-Sempill.jpg)
- October 1940 volunteered for the Army Commandos; attached to No.5 Commando [2].
CHAPMAN, Charles
![Charles Chapman 7 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Pte%20Charlie%20Chapman%20_3658109_.jpg)
CHAPMAN, George William
CHAPMAN, Kenneth Harold
CHAPPELL, Ernest Lionel Desmond
![Des Chappell 1 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/LSgt%20E_L_D_%20_Des_%20Chappell%201%20Cdo%20001.jpg)
Lance Sergeant Ernest Chappell, known as Des, was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Wounded and taken prisoner he was subsequently transported to Stalag 383 at Hohenfels Germany.
CHARLWOOD, Harry
![Marine Harry Charlwood 46 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Mne%20Harry%20Charlwood%2046%20Cdo.jpg)
CHEESEMAN, H.A.
Sources
CHEETHAM, Anthony
CHEETHAM, John Frederick
![Jack Cheetham 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Jack%20Cheetham%202%20Cdo.png)
CHITTY, Wyndham Roland, G.P.
CHIVERS, Frederick James
Sources
CHUDLEY, William Henry Albert
CHUNG, Ronald Robert Fong
![Ron Chung 12 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Ron%20Chung%20No%2012%20Commando.jpg)
CHURCHER, George
![George Churcher 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/George%20Churcher%203%20cdo.jpg)
CHURCHILL, John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming (Lt Col)
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/churchill.jpg)
After a brief spell as 2i/c No 5 Commando, the then Major John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill (later affectionately known by some as Mad Jack) moved to 2i/c No 3 Commando. Wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso 27 December 1941.
CLAY, Alfred
Bombardier Alfred Clay was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 383.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
CLEAVELEY, Francis, G.
![Francis Cleaveley 4 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Francis%20Cleaveley%204%20cdo.jpg)
CLEAVER, Edgar George, A.
Prisoner of War.
Sources
Commando Association list of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
RM Prisoners of War in Germany / National Archives file ADM201/111.
Coventry Evening Telegraph 16 June 1944, p7.
CLELLAND, Frank
Fusilier Frank Clelland from Kirkconnel was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CLEMENT, Robert Andrew
CLETO, Sanchez
Private Sanchez Cleto, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
CLIBBORN, William Cuthbert
![Lieutenant William Clibborn 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Clibborn%202cdo.png)
CLIFT, Ernest, L.
Ernest Clift 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).
COCHRANE, Archibald Leman
COCKBILL, Edward James
COCKIN, Robert
![Lance Corporal Robert Cockin 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Robert%20Cockin%202%20Cdo.jpg)
CODD, Lawrence Joseph
COFORD, Alan, E.
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.
[2] National Archives file ADM201/111.
[3] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
COGGINS, Ernest Dennis
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
COLBECK, John Vivian
COLCLOUGH, Gordon Duncan
COLEMAN, Nicholas John
COLGROVE, Frederick
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/34.
COLLETT, Harry Burke
![Harry Burke Collett 52 ME Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Harry_B_Collett_52ME_Cdo.png)
![Harry Burke Collett 1940 later 52ME](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/H_B_Collett_52ME_150.png)
COLLINGWOOD, Fred
Private Fred Collingwood was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/94.
COLVIN, Felix Beale
CONNOLLY, John Henry
Sergeant John Connolly was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service. He had been captured at Bizerta on the 15 December 1942 and taken via Palermo to Campo 70 at Monturano, Italy. He and 2 other NCO's escaped on 12 July 1943, and made their way towards Switz
CONNOLLY, William Andrew
COOK, Frank, B.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 (army no. amended in WO417/29.)
COOK, George, M.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
COOPER, Bernard
COOPER, Kenneth Cornford
Lance Corporal Cooper was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be prisoner of war. He is reported back in the UK in 1944.
COPLAND, William Oranmore
![William Copland 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Bill%20Copland.jpg)
CORDA, Francisco
COUTTS, John Davies
COWIE, Aikman Duncan
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
COX, Charles Frederick
![Charles Cox 7 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Charles%20Cox%207%20cdo%20150x150.png)
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).
COX, Victor John
![](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Sgt%20Victor%20John%20Cox%20%20%20_%20Jack%20_%20%20%2012%20Commando%20%20-%20killed%20whilst%20a%20POW_0.jpg)
CRAIG, John
![John Craig 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/John%20Craig.png)
CRAIG, Robert, P.
CRAMPTON, Jack Barraclough
Son of Fred and Beatrice Crampton, of Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire.
CRAPNELL, John James Partridge
In 1939 John James Partridge Crapnell, a Stoker employed at the local Corporation Baths, was married and residing with his wife Lilian at 64 Medway Road, Ipswich. He enlisted into the Suffolk Regiment on 12 June 1940. After volunteering for the Commandos he was attached to No.6 Commando.
CRAWFORD, Thomas McGregor
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
CREW, John William
CROOKE, Alexander
Bombardier Alexander Crooke was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Suffolk.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
CROSS, Walter
CROSSAN, William George
CROXTON, Michael John
![Michael John Croxton 6 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Michael%20Croxton%206%20Cdo_0.jpg)
CRUICKSHANKS, John
CUDBY, John
![John Cudby 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/cudby_2cdo.png)
Fusilier John Cudby, 6 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked on ML177 for the raid. Post war member of the Commando Association from Workington.
CULLEN, John
Private John Cullen was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
CUMMINGS, John
CURTIS, Eric Gordon
![Eric Curtis 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/Eric%20Curtis%20%202cdo.jpg)
![Eric Gordon Curtis 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Eric%20Curtis%202%20Cdo.png)
DALGLEISH, John George
Corporal John Dalgleish, No.1 Section of No.6 Troop, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to be a prisoner of war. He was liberated at the end of the war.
DARBY, Arthur Claude
DARGUE, T.D.
DARTS, Frederick Joshua
![Sgt. Frederick Darts DCM No 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Fred%20Darts_No_3_0.jpg)
Sergeant Frederick Darts was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during operations in Sicily [1].
DAVIDSON, Alexander
![Alexander Davidson 11 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Davidson%2815%29_11Cdo_copy.jpg)
Private Alexander Davidson was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DAVIES, Arthur Henry William
![A. Davies 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/davies_a_2cdo%20%282%29.png)
DAVIES, William Henry
Regimental Sergeant Major William Davies was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war.
DAVIS, Major Edgerton
Sapper M.E. Davis was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from County Antrim.
DAVIS, Stanley Berkeley Edward
![Lance Sergeant Stanley Davis 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Stanley%20Davis%202%20Cdo.png)
DAW, Herbert Frank
DAWNAY, Guy Nicholas
Released from captivity in 1945 he remained in military service with the South Wales Borderers until 1967, final rank attained Major.
DAY, Stanley Ambrose
![Capt Stanley Day MC 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Capt%20Day%20MC.jpg)
DAY, William, C.
DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert
![Luis Eric de la Torre 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Eric%20de%20la%20Torre%203%20Cdo.png)
DE NOBRIGA, Derrick John
DE WAARD, Willie
![Willie De Waard 10 Commando 2 Troop](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/de%20waard%2010Cdo%202%20tp.png)
Sergeant Willie De-Waard, No.10 (IA) Commando 2 Troop 'Dutch' was wounded and taken prisoner of war on 24 September 1944 during operations at Oosterbeek, Holland. He was one of the twelve Dutch commandos who were attached to the 1st Airborne for Operation Market Garden at Arnhem.
DEAN, Frederick Edward
Marine Frederick Dean, 'B' Troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, France.
DEAN, Horace
DEERY, Stewart
DENHOLM, Robert
DENISON, Mallinson Charles
![Mallinson Charles Denison 2 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Capt-Dennison.jpg)
DERBYSHIRE, John Joseph
![Derbyshire_3_Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Derbyshire_3_Cdo.png)
John Joseph Derbyshire, an Insurance Agent from Wigan, enlisted on 17 April 1940. Corporal Derbyshire, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France, later confirmed prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
DEWICK, Holford Simpson
![Dewick 40RM Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dewick_H_S_40RM_0.jpg)
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DIAZ, J.
DIAZ, Juan
Private Juan Diaz, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/39.
DICKERSON, Leslie John
Private Leslie Dickerson, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war at Stalag 4B.
DICKINSON, John Leonard
DIPLOCK, Anthony Bruce
Lance Corporal Anthony Diplock was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later found to have been wounded and prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Broadstairs, Kent.
DOCKERILL, Arthur Henry
DOCKERILL, Graham Dennis
DOLBY, William Arthur Watkins
DOLLERY, Edmund Charles
DONALD, Matthew Ewing
DONOVAN, James
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
DOWLING, W.G.
Private W.G. Dowling was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later found to be a prisoner of war
DRAIN, Frederick, T.
Private Frederick Drain was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940. He was later found to have been taken prisoner of war and transported to Stalag 8B.
DREWITT, Glanville
Private Glanville Drewitt, 52 Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. He also served in 50 Middle East Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association, London Branch.
DRIVER, Frank
Gunner Frank Driver was reported missing 13 September 1943 during operations in Italy (Salerno), later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Hull.
DRIVER, John
DRORI, Avishalom
Corporal Avishalom Druri was Jewish and from Palestine. He volunteered for the British Army and was first posted to the Pioneer Corps before being attached to 51 Middle East Commando.
DUGUID, William, D.
Lance Corporal William Duguid was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DUMPER, Dennis
Corporal Dennis Dumper was reported missing after Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey in July 1940, later found to be a prisoner of war.
DUNBAR, W.
DUNCAN, George Ian Alistair
![Temporary Captain George Duncan MC and bar](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/George-Ian-Duncan-9tp-11-Cdo.jpg)
DUNGATE, Walter Henry
![Sergeant Walter Dungate 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Dungate%203%20Cdo%20png.png)
- Attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 [2].
DUNK, Leonard
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/28 and WO417/95.
DUNKERLEY, Piers Montague
April 1944 (Lieutenant) RM Holding Commando [2].
6 June 1944, 45RM Commando 'B' Troop, Normandy, France [3a][3b].
DUNKLEY, Eric Cambrai
DUNLOP, James Manson
EARL, Dennis Victor
ECKMAN, William John
Private William Eckman, from Everton Liverpool, served in 4 Troop and was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported as missing he was later found to be a prisoner of war.
EDNEY, Frank Leslie
EDWARDS, Denis Gold
EDWARDS, Harry
Fusilier Harry Edwards was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
EDWARDS, Peter
Peter Edwards, a Labourer from Soham, Cambridgeshire, enlisted 2 May 1940. Guardsman Edwards, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, later confirmed a prisoner of war.
EDWARDS, Reginald William
EKINS, Arthur, William
Arthur William Ekins, a Wood Machinist from Stoke Newington, London, joined the Territorial Army in May 1937. Lance Corporal Ekins, No.2 Commando, was reported missing at Brac 6 June 1944, later confirmed a prisoner of war.
ELLINGHAM, John Robert
Private John Ellingham was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
ELLIOTT, Alfred John
Private Alfred Elliott, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942.
ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson
ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon
Captain Ellis was reported missing 26 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance, later confirmed as dying of wounds whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. He had joined No.3 Commando on 12 February 1943. Son of Colonel A. C. Ellis, C.B.E., and of Mabel C.
ELLISTON, Roland Desmond
ELY, H.P.
Lance Corporal Ely was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid). Later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy. In 1943 he was reported no longer a prisoner of war.
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EMMOTT, Harry
![Harry Emmott 3 Commando](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Emmott_3Cdo.png)
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ETCHES, William Whitson
![Col Bill Etches OBE MC](https://www.commandoveterans.org/sites/www.commandoveterans.org/files/media_browser_1/Etches.jpg)
ETHELSTONE, Harry
Private Harry Ethelstone was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Originally shown on Casualty Lists as No.7 Commando attached 'A Bn., Layforce this was amended to No.8 Commando attached 'A' Bn., Layforce.
EVANS, Clifford Gregory
EVANS, Earl Michael
EVANS, Frank
EVANS, T.W.
- 10 September 1943 escaped from captivity.
EVERETT, William, J.
EVERITT, Harry, C.
FAHY, James or John
FAIRBRIDGE, A.F.H.
Fusilier Fairbridge served in No.4 Commando before embarking with Layforce for the Middle East. He was reported missing during operations at Cyrenaica on 20 April 1941 (Bardia Raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
FAJARDO, Joaquin
Private Joaquin Fajardo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 4C. Liberated in 1945.
FARMER, H.
Private Farmer was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo (Operation Abstention), later found to be a prisoner of war.
FARMER, Idris Lawrence
FARMER, Sydney Albert
FARNSWORTH, Frank Reginald
FARRINGTON, John Beddell
FELLOWES, Hubert, H.
FENTON, David
Lance Sergeant David Fenton, attached Middle East Commando Depot, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
FERGUSON, John Ronald Alexander
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