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EKINS, Arthur William

Lance Corporal
5336245
No 2 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment

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.

ELLERY, Wiliam Hugh

Lieutenant (later Major)
74399
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Territorial Decoration (TD)
01.08.1940 Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery [1].
14.07.1943 Lieutenant attached to No.3 Commando, prisoner of war Agnone, Sicily [2][2a].
01.05.1956 Major, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, retired from service [3].
Member of the Commando Association [4].

ELLIOTT, Alfred John

Private
3773017
No 2 Commando
Kings Regiment (Liverpool)
Mentioned in Despatches

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. Embarking on board HMS Campbeltown he was taken prisoner after the raid and later imprisoned at Stalag 344 Lamsdorf* and Stalag 3A Luckenwalde**.

ELLIOTT, Thomas Wilson

Gunner
3598665
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Thomas Elliott was reported wounded and missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Cleveland.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.

ELLIS, Arthur Alfred Burdon

Captain
191508
No 3 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps

Captain Ellis was reported missing 26 August 1943 during early Italian beach reconnaissance at Bova Marina, later confirmed as dying of wounds whilst a prisoner of war in German hands. Commissioned into the Indian Army 1 April 1931. Joined No.3  Commando 12 February 1943. Son of Colonel A. C. Ellis, C.B.E., and of Mabel C.

ELLISTON, Roland Desmond

Roland Elliston 52 ME Commando
Private
5949114
52ME Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Roland Desmond Elliston, a farm worker from Colchester, Essex, enlisted into the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment on 1 July 1936. Served in Palestine; awarded the General Service Medal Palestine Clasp March 1940. Posted 52 Middle East Commando 1 November 1940 on its formation at Geneifa. Active service included Egypt, Sudan, and Crete.

ELY, H.P.

Lance Corporal
3191999
No 7 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers

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.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/26, and WO417/69.

EMERY, Charles Roland

Private
4104816
No 1 Commando
Herefordshire Regiment, 2nd Bn.
Charles Roland Emery, a Storesman from Devon, enlisted into the Armed Forces in September 1939, later volunteering for the Commandos sometime after their formation in 1940. Private Emery, No.1 Commando, was reported wounded and missing 6 December 1942 at Bizerte, Tunisia, subsequently confirmed a prisoner of war.
 

EMMOTT, Harry

Harry Emmott 3 Commando
Company Sergeant Major
3446285
No 3 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Company Sergeant Major Harry Emmott was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe France, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Yatton, Avon.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.

ETCHES, William Whitson

Col Bill Etches OBE MC
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
112866
No 3 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant William Etches, a veteran of the Lofoten and Vaagso raids in Norway 1941 (he received a Mention in Despatches during the latter) [1],  was awarded the Milita

ETHELSTONE, Harry

Private
5670462
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
Somerset Light Infantry

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, Charles

Private
3958507
No 2 Independent Company
Welch Regiment, 4th Bn.
Charles Evans, a Steel Erector from Llanelly, South Wales, enlisted in 1931. Volunteered for the Independent Companies when they were raised in April 1940. Posted No.2 Independent Company. Embarked with Expeditionary Force to Norway 10 May 1940. Reported missing in action 26 May 1940 Norway, later confirmed a prisoner of war.

EVANS, Clifford Gregory

Lance Corporal
4078187
No 1 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal Clifford Evans was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war. The following year he escaped at Munsterberg, Germany, from a working detachment out of Stalag VIIIA, Gorlitz. Successfully making his way to Sweden he was later repatriated to the UK.

EVANS, Earl Michael

Corporal (Acting Lance Sergeant)
3959724
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Earl Michael Evans was a Coal Miner from South Wales who enlisted on 24 March 1938. Prior to volunteering for the Commandos he served in Palestine. Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Evans was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later confirmed a prisoner of war. Embarked for the raid on ML 306.

EVANS, Frank

Private
5617635
No 2 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Frank Evans from Exeter enlisted on 7 April 1933. Completed a course on military musical instruction in London becoming a military bandsman. He volunteered for the Commandos during the war. Private Evans, No.2 Commando, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later confirmed a prisoner of war.

EVANS, George Lancelotte

Corporal
2931202
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (Liverpool Scottish)
Corporal George Evans was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later confirmed a prisoner of war. George Lancelotte Evans from Claughton, Birkenhead, was employed at Birkenhead Central Library before enlisting on 28 April 1939. During his captivity he passed a Library Association Intermediate Exam for Librarians. 

EVANS, T.W.

Private
3960772
No 7 Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Private Evans was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war.
  • 10 September 1943 escaped from captivity.
Sources
Casualties Lists / National Archives file WO417/24 and WO417/26.

EVERITT, Harry, C.

Lance Corporal
1866574
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Harry Everitt, a veteran of Dunkirk, was reported missing 20 April 1941 (Bardia raid) during operations at Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
Sources
Registers of Royal Engineers 1900-1949.

FAHY, James

Private
3771871
No 2 Commando
King's Regiment (Liverpool)
James Fahy, a Van Driver from Limerick, Eire, enlisted into the Armed Forces in August 1938, later volunteering for the Commandos. Private Fahy, No.2 Commando 4 troop, embarked on Motor Launch ML 177 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942.

FAJARDO, Joaquin

Private
6100512
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
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 the previous day and a prisoner of war until liberated in 1945. He had enlisted 14 August 1940, civil occupation Farmer.

FARMER, H.

Private
4746551
50ME Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment 2nd Bn.

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

Private
885113
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Welch Regiment
1938 attested into the Royal Artillery [1].
17.03.1939 posted Welch Regiment [1].
02.12.1942 (No.1 Commando) prisoner of war during operations in North Africa [2][2a].
09.1943 arrived Switzerland after escaping Italian captivity [3].

FARMER, Sydney Albert

Private
3969289
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
December 1942 prisoner of war in Italian hands during operations in North Africa.
1943 reported to be in a neutral country no longer a prisoner.
1944 reported back in the UK.
Post war member of the Commando Association from Wrexham.
 
Sources

FARRINGTON, John Beddell

John Beddell Farrington
Private (Acting Lance Corporal)
5111475
No 4 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Lance Corporal John Farrington was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete with Layforce. He was held as a prisoner in both Germany and Poland, and later awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) for his numerous escapes from different camps.
Citation

FELLOWES, Hubert, H.

Corporal
5497866
50ME Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Corporal Hubert Fellowes was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 383).

FENTON, David

Acting Lance Sergeant
2754192
ME Commando Depot
Black Watch

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

Lance Corporal
2880192
No 2 Commando
London Scottish
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal John Ferguson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service. He was one of the Commando contingent that took part in operations from HMS Triumph against the Palermo and Messina railway on the 29/30 August 1941. His party could not be re-embarked and were captured [1][3].

FERGUSON, William John

Corporal
7903097
No 12 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps

Corporal William Ferguson was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to have been wounded and taken prisoner of war. He had embarked on board HMS Campbeltown for the raid.

FERGUSON, William Watson

Guardsman
2696113
52ME Commando
Scots Guards
07.07.1938 enlisted Scots Guards.
01.11.1940 posted 52 Middle East Commando.
05.01.1941 wounded in action (gunshot wound to hand) Sudan.
26.04.1941 posted 'B' Bn., Layforce.
15.05.1941 posted 'D' Bn., Layforce.
02.06.1941 reported missing later confirmed prisoner of war Crete.

FIELD, William Frederick

Lance Corporal
5337375
No 2 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
William Frederick Field, a Lithographic Printer from Homerton, London, enlisted 17 April 1939. Lance Corporal Field, No.2 Commando 1 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed a prisoner of war [1][2][3][3a].

FILMER, Ronald

Corporal
7343128
50ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Corporal Ronald Filmer was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

FINCH, John

John Finch 7 Commando
Lance Corporal
1877787
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal John Finch was reported missing 20 April 1941, later confirmed prisoner of war, during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid).
Extract from the Aberdeen Evening Express
14 May 1941.

FITTON, John

Second Lieutenant
89992
No 2 Independent Company
Royal Welch Fusiliers, 6th Bn.

Second Lieutenant John Fitton was reported prisoner of war during operations at Pothus, Norway (Scissors Force). He was captured on 26 May 1940. Previously wrongly reported missing believed killed.

FLECKNELL, Frederick George

Private
5958817
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Frederick George Flecknell, a Labourer from Dunstable, enlisted 3 October 1940 and later volunteered for the commandos. Private Fleckman, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 14 July 1943, later confirmed a prisoner of war, during operations at during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).

FLEETWOOD, Leonard

Private
5727759
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Leonard Fleetwood from Bristol enlisted on 19 September 1939, previously employed in a Tannery. He later volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.7 Commando which would go on to form 'A' Battalion of Layforce and embark for the Middle East. Private Fleetwood was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete. 

FLETCHER, D.

Marine
PO/X112551
Special Service Brigade
Royal Marines

Served in 40RM Commando and/or 41RM Commando.

Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 (41RM Cdo). 

Commando Association list of RM (40RM Cdo).

FLOOD, John Alexander Mackintosh

Temporary Captain (later Major)
99069
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
King's Own Scottish Borderers, 7th Bn.
Captain John Alexander Mackintosh Flood was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Postgraduate student enlisted 30 September 1939. Resided Streatham, London. Remained in service post war. Transferred to the Royal Army Educational Corps, promoted Major. Retired 30 September 1962. Member of the Commando Association.

FORBES, William

Marine
PO/X108988
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
William Forbes, a Joiner from Edinburgh, enlisted into the Royal Marines 23 January 1941.
08.06.1944 Prisoner of war Port en Bessin, Normandy.
01.09.1944 - 21.09.1944 Marlag und Milad Nord (T).

FOWLER, C.H.

Lance Corporal
3535668
No 3 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Wounded and missing 7 June 1944 Normandy, France. Later confirmed prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files 77, 81, and 86.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.
 

FOWLER, Robert

Robert Fowler 11 Commando
Private
2932499
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Robert Fowler enlisted into the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 18 October 1939, civil occupation - Enameller. Private Fowler later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.11 Commando 10 Troop embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.

FOX, George

George Fox 6 Commando
Lance Corporal
4132357
No 6 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
George Fox was employed in a Salt Works in Cheshire prior to enlisting on 16 July 1940, later volunteering for the commandos.

FOX, Harold

Trooper (Signalman)
323225
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
North Somerset Yeomanry
Royal Corps of Signals
Harold Fox, a Furniture Salesman from Somerset, enlisted as a Trooper in the North Somerset Yeomanry 3 April 1939. At some stage after this he is transferred to the Royal Signals. He was captured 1 June 1941 whilst in 50 Middle East Commando and deployed to Crete as 'D' Bn., Layforce. 
 
Sources

FOX, Joseph

Corporal
3653001
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Corporal Joseph Fox was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Marlag and Milag).

FOY, Thomas

Private
6352123
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment

Private Thomas Foy was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.

FRAILI, G.T.

Also seen as: 
FRAILE, Thomas
Private
6100513
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Thomas Fraili (Fraile), a Student from Benavides de Orbigs, Leon, Spain, volunteered for the British Army after fighting in the Spanish Civil War. He was attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day. Prisoner of war until liberated in 1945. 

FRANCO, Thomas

Also seen as: 
FRANCO GARCIA, Thomas
Private
6100511
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Enlisted 13 July 1940. Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured 1 June 1941. Escaped 28 March 1945 at Georgenthal, Germany. Wounded in left shoulder whilst fighting with Parisans. Civil occupation Baker. Home address Zaragoza, Spain.
 

FREEMAN, Fred Edward L.

Fred Freeman 7 Commando
Private
5830905
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Suffolk Regiment
Fred Freeman enlisted into the Suffolk Regiment on 2 October 1939, trade on enlistment Iron and Steel dresser. He later volunteered for the special service with the commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando. Under a restructuring that only lasted a few months No.7 was combined with No.4 Commando to form the 3rd Special Service Bn.

FREEMAN, Thomas Louis

Private
5831031
No 7 Commando
Cambridge/Suffolk Regiment
Service Record
5 March 1940 enlisted Suffolk Regiment.
11 June 1940 posted 2nd Bn The Cambridgeshire Regiment.
25 October 1940 attached No.7 Commando.
11 June 1940 3 Special Service Battalion.
8 April 1941  'A' Battalion Layforce.

FRY, William Charles

Private
14241823
No 3 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Bristol City Police
William Charles Fry, a probationary Police Constable residing in Kingsdown, Bristol, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 23 July 1942 after volunteering for commando service. He joined the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry, and was subsequently attached to No.3 Commando.

FURNIVAL, William Roy McGarry

Sergeant
2928615
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Sergeant William Roy McGarry Furnival was reported missing and later a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Post war member of the Commando Association from Hampshire.
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 and WO417/30. 

FYFE, Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander Fyfe
Charles Fyfe 2 Commando
Lance Corporal
2591013
No 2 Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Lance Corporal Charles Fyfe, a Signaller in No.2 Commando HQ, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had embarked on HMS Campbeltown. Charles, married and from Glasgow, was an electrical engineer in civil life.
 
Sources

GALERA, Enrique

Also seen as: 
GALERA RAFOLI, Enrique
Corporal
6100518
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Queen's Royal Regment Records.
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.

GALLAGHER, John

3768318 LSgt John Gallagher No.2 Commando
Lance Sergeant
3768318
No 2 Commando
King's Regiment (Liverpool)
John Gallagher from Liverpool enlisted into the 2nd Bn. King's Regiment (Liverpool) on 16 June 1931. In WWII he volunteered for special service and was attached to No.2 Commando.  Lance Sergeant Gallagher, No.2 Commando 4 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on motor launch ML 306 for the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942.

GALORETTA / MANZOUOS, Luciano

Private
6100517
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment

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 (shown as M.L. Galoretta).

GARCIA, John

Private
6100515
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment

Private John Garcia, 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 WO417/35.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.

GARDINER, Charles William Henry

Private
5505777
No 7 Commando
Hampshire Regiment

Charles William Henry Gardiner, a Labourer from Portsmouth, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 13 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. Private Gardiner, No.7 Commando attached to Layforce, was reported missing later confirmed prisoner of war 20 April 1941 during an operation at Bardia, Cyrenaica, Libya.
 
Sources

GARDNER, John, A.

Private
3598488
No 2 Commando
Border Regiment
Private John Gardner, 3 Troop, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the raid at St. Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported as missing after the raid he was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.
 
Sources

GATH, Sidney Patrick

Private (Acting Sergeant)
7264449
No 6 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Sidney Patrick Gath, a Mercantile Marine Sailor from Manchester, enlisted 27 April 1938. Sergeant Gath, R.A.M.C. attached to No.6 Commando, was reported missing 26 February 1943 at El Arousa, Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed a prisoner of war. Post war resettled in Dumbarton*.
 

GAYLARD, Albert Jack

Lance Corporal
5725267
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Died on war service
Lance Corporal Albert Gaylard was reported missing in action 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica Libya, and later found to have been captured by the enemy. He died during an air raid whilst a prisoner of war in Camp PG78 Italy. Son of Albert Walter and Louie Gaylard, of Sherborne, Dorsetshire. 
 

GEERING, Thomas

Private
14203192
No 4 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Thomas Geering, a Labourer from Warrington, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 12 February 1942 and later volunteered for the Commandos. Private Geering, No.4 Commando, was reported missing 10 August 1944 during operations at Normandy, France, later confirmed prisoner of war. Liberated 1945. Member of the Commando Association.

GERONINO, Francisco

Also seen as: 
JERONIMO, Francisco and WILLIAMS, Frank
Private
6100555
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, reported missing 2 June 1941 in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. In 1942 he was reported no longer a prisoner.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists  / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/45.
 
Notes

GIBSON, Trevor William

Marine
CH/X112235
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Trevor William Gibson, a Bricklayers Labourer from Essex, enlisted into the Royal Marines 10 December 1942 aged 18. Marine Gibson, 45RM Commando, was wounded (bullet through his left leg) and subsequently captured 8 June 1944 at Sallenelles, Normandy.

GICQUEL, Georges

Lance Corporal
4822 FN40
No 10 Commando
Free French Forces
Executed
Lance Corporal Georges Gicquel, 1st Batallion Fusiliers Marins Commando, badge no.163, was reported missing presumed killed after a patrol at Breville (Calvados).  On the 24th May 1945 a report recorded the present view on his death as follows " Taken prisoner, tortured by the Germans, and left hanging from a tree."

GILBERT, Leslie Albert

Marine
CH/X108563
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Leslie Albert Gilbert from London enlisted into the Royal Marines on 24 March 1942, civil occupation Printer. Marine Gilbert, 46RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war on 11 June 1942 during operations at Rots, Normandy.
 
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111. 

GILL, John Henry

Private
5957538
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
John Henry Gill, a Shoe Repairer from Doncaster, enlisted on 2 March 1940 and was posted to the Beds. and Herts Regt., 71st Bn. He volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.3 Commando. Private Gill, No.3 Commando, was reported missing on 19 August 1942 at Dieppe France, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 

GLYPTIS, George Edward

Lance Corporal
1892369
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
George Edward Glyptis was employed as a Driver prior to enlisting into the Royal Engineers on 22 October 1938. Lance Corporal Glyptis, No.7 Commando, was reported missing in Crete later confirmed prisoner of war 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete.
 
Sources

GODDEN, Anthony John

Marine Anthony Godden
Marine
CH/X 105652
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
In 1939 Anthony John Godden was employed as a Barman at the Abbey Arms Public House, 31 Harrow Manor Way, Abbey Wood in Greenwich. He enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1941. Marine Godden, B troop, 46RM Commando, was captured during operations at Rots, Normandy, on 11 June 1944, and transported to Germany. 
 

GODFREY, Peter Ernest

Leading Telegraphist
D/JX269940
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Peter Ernest Godfrey, a Civil Service Student from Cardiff, enlisted into the Royal Navy 6 June 1941. Leading Telegraphist Godfrey, RNBC, was captured on 17 November 1943 during operation at Leros in the Aegean.

Sources

GODSON, George William

Private
4623441
No 6 Commando
Duke of Wellington's Regiment
George William Godson, a Grocer from York, enlisted 27 June 1940, later volunteering for the Commandos. Private Godson, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 6 January 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa, later confirmed prisoner of war. 
 
Sources

GODWIN, John

Lieutenant John Godwin, 14 Commando
Lieutenant
No 14 Commando
Mentioned in Despatches
Executed
Lieutenant John Godwin, a veteran of Operation Crackers * [view], was an Argentinian in the RNVR. Commanding Officer of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway. After the raid he was taken prisoner, taken initially to Haugesund, later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.

GOLDEN, William James

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
1881043
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
William James Golden, a Plumber from Chingford, Essex, enlisted 2 October 1939. Sergeant Golden was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica, later found to be a prisoner of war. Royal Engineer attached to No.7 Commando (Layforce) for the Bardia Raid.
 
Sources

GOLDTHORPE, Alfred George Ross

Alfred Goldthorpe 2 Commando
Private
3056437
No 2 Commando
Royal Scots
Alfred Goldthorpe from Canada enlisted into the Royal Scots on 13 March 1939. Private Goldthorpe, Royal Scots, was reported missing 26 May 1940 whilst assigned to the British Expeditionary Force in France. After initially being reported as detained this was corrected in 1941 to no longer detained [1][4a].

GOMEZ, Seraphin

Sergeant
6100516
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Sergeant Seraphin Gomez, 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.
Service timeline*
23.08.1940 appointed Acting Corporal.
17.09.1940 appointed Acting Lance Sergeant.

GOODE, Frank Cecil

Frank Goode 2 Commando
Rifleman
7016236
No 2 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles
Frank Cecil Goode from Old Coulsdon, Surrey, enlisted 17 January 1940, formerly employed as a Circulation Represntative (Newspapers). Rifleman Goode, 3 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 during Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. Embarked for the raid on HMS Campbeltown.

GOODE, Frederick Charles

Frederick Charles Goode SSD2
Corporal
5108868
No 8 Commando
Middle East Commando
Special Service Detachment 2
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Corporal Goode from Birmingham was captured on 3 August 1942 during operations in Burma with Special Service Detachment 2. Previously served with the Commandos in the Middle East. Liberated from Rangoon Jail in 1945.

GOODSIR, Georges Albert Jacques

Lance Bombardier
1467168
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Georges Albert Jacques Goodsir, a Schoolmaster from Hampshire, enlisted into the Armed Forces in September 1939, later volunteering for the Commandos and attached to No.7 Commando. He embarked with them for operations in the Middle East as part of Layforce.

GORNALL, James

Gunner
3856286
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Military Medal (MM)
Gunner James Gornall, 3 troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field [1]. He took part in Operation Exporter at Litani River and was captured after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ.

GOULDING, David

Lance Corporal
407217
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Cheshire Yeomanry
Royal Corps of Signals
Enlsited 28 August 1933. Regular Soldier from Littlehampton, Sussex. Attached to 52 Middle East Commando which was merged with 50 Middle East Commando to form 'D' Battallion of Layforce for operations in Crete. Captured 1 June 1941 Crete. Forced labour in Working Camps including a Stone Quarry, a Cement Factory, and a Sawmill.

GRAHAM, James

Lance Corporal
6981125
No 7 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

Lance Corporal James Graham was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

GRAHAM, James Leslie

Lance Corporal
3191535
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Lance Corporal James Graham from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

GRAY, John, B.

Lance Corporal
3132719
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Scots Fusiliers

Lance Corporal John Gray was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/92.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.

GREEN, Daniel

Lance Corporal
6803656
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Daniel Green from Suffolk enlisted into the Armed Forces in August 1939. Lance Corporal Green, 52 Middle East Commando, was reported missing 2 June 1941 having been captured and becoming a prisoner of war the previous day during operations in Crete. His commando formed part of 'D' Bn., Layforce for this operation.

GREEN, John

Bombardier
849929
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery

Bombardier John Green was reported missing 20 April 1941 during operations in Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
RA Attestations Register for 1935.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/24, WO417/27, WO417/91.

GREENWOOD, Stephen

Trooper
7904241
No 7 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Died on war service
Trooper Stephen Greenwood died in 1945 whilst a prisoner of war after being captured at Crete on 2 June 1941, and then transported to Germany. He spent the rest of the war in Stalag 3D near Berlin. He died during a forced march West whilst still a prisoner of war when they were fired on by a Russian tank at Waganitz.

GRIEF, George Valentine

George Grief 2 Commando
George Grief April 1982
Lance Corporal
5949085
No 2 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Lance Corporal George Grief, 1 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 Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
 
Sources

GRIFFIN, William George

Driver
T5575319
No 3 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Driver William Griffin was captured in 1943 during operations in Sicily.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/67, 68, and 92.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
 

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.

GROVE, Ronald

Ronald Grove 3 Commando
Troop Sergeant Major
7882436
No 3 Commando
Royal Tank Regiment
Manchester City Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Ronald Grove first enlisted on 16 March 1931 and served until 1936 when released to Reserve List. He then joined the Manchester City Police Force, Police Constable B193, until recalled on 1 December 1939. His home address was in Middleton, Manchester [1][2].

GUEST, Francis Harold

Marine
PLY/X108141
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Wounded and prisoner of war 19 August 1942 at Dieppe, France.
 
Sources
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/127/1.
 

GUNN, David

Private
2822381
No 11 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Private David Gunn was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in Libya January 1943 whilst serving with the Long Range Desert Group after leaving the Commando [1][1a]. 
Recommendation

GUNN, Harper

Private
3319490
No 7 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Private Harper Gunn was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations in the Middle East (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/24 and WO417/29.

GURNEY, Henry Gordon Albert

Corporal
CH/X1993
SBS
Royal Marines
16.07.1937 enlisted Royal Marines.
14.10.1941 commended for bravery and devotion to duty.
16.08.1942 Corporal, S.B.S., North Africa, prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated POW Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/127/2.

HABRON, Patrick Joseph

Patrick Habron 3 Commando
Corporal
4544595
No 3 Commando
West Yorkshire Regiment
Patrick Habron enlisted 1 July 1940, civil occupation Labourer. Corporal Habron was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association. 
 
Sources

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.

HAINES, George Ernest

George Haines DCM 2 Commando
Troop Sergeant Major
6141513 & 365081
No 2 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Troop Sergeant Major George Haines, 5 troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry during the raid at St Nazaire [1].
Recommendation

HALE, Henry

Gunner
886309
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Henry Hale, a Mine Worker from Rotherham, enlisted on 10 October 1938. After volunteering for the commandos during the war he was attached to No.6 Commando. Gunner Hale was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations close to a farm at near El Aroussa, Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war.

HALEY, Thomas

Lance Corporal
CH/X3224
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Thomas Haley, a Labourer from Newcastle-on-Tyne, enlisted into the Royal Marines 25 September 1939. Lance Corporal Haley, 40RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war 25 March 1945 near the River Senio, Italy (Ravenna). 
 
Sources

HALLS, Albert Richard

Corporal
5434768
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Albert Halls, No. 1 Section of 6 Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France, during which he was taken prisoner of war.  Post war member of the Commando Association residing Deal, Kent.
Recommendation

HAMILL, Donald McLellan

Leading Sick Birth Attendant
D/MX57740
40RM Commando
Donald McLellan Hamill, a Railway Clerk from Birkenhead, enlisted 18 August 1938. Leading SBA Hamill RN was attached as a Medic to the RM Commando, later re-designated 40RM Commando, for Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France. He was captured during the raid on 19 August 1942 and remained in captivity until 1945.
 

HAMILTON, John

John Hamilton No.11 Commando
Private (later Lance Corporal)
2937948
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
From Glasgow. Trade on enlistment: Commercial Traveller. Deployed with No.11 Commando for the Middle East as 'C' Battalion of Layforce. Active service included Egypt, Cyprus, Litani River in Syria, and Libya. Reported missing 24 November 1941 after a raid in Lbya  (Operation Flipper) later confirmed prisoner of war in Italy.

HANLON, Walter

Walter Hanlon 40RM Commando
Marine
EX/1715
40RM Commando
Royal Marines

Marine Walter Hanlon from Hartlepool, reported missing after the Dieppe raid, was later found to be a prisoner of war in Stalag 344, Poland. Post war member of the Commando Association.

HANNAH, James

Lance Corporal
3190809
No 7 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal James Hannah, No. 7 Commando, was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations at Cyrenaica (Bardia raid), later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy. He escaped from captivity for which he was subsequently awarded the Military Medal.
Recommendation

HANNAN, Patrick Charles, R.

Private
6006035
No 3 Commando
East Surrey Regiment

Private Patrick Hannan was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

HANNAN, Thomas Gerard

Thomas Hannon 2 Cdo
Thomas Hannon 2 Commando
Also seen as: 
HANNON, T.G.
Private
3654970
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers)
Thomas Gerard Hannan, known as 'Gerry', was a Labourer from Warrington who enlisted into the South Lancashire Regiment on 1 December 1939 later volunteering for the Commandos. Private Hannan, No.2 Commando HQ Troop, was reported missing on the 28th March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war.

HARDING, John Aubrey, D.H.

Lance Corporal
6457903
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Lance Corporal John Harding was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

HARDY, Harry George Robert

Corporal
PLY/X3843
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Harry George Robert Hardy enlisted into the Royal Marines aged 18 on 4 March 1940 later joining 41RM Commando sometime after its formation in 1942. Corporal Hardy was wounded and a prisoner of war 17 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy.

HARPER, Henry Joseph

Sergeant
5180531
No 7 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Sergeant Henry Harper was reported as a prisoner of war during operations at Crete 2 June 1941. In 1943 he was reported as repatriated to UK.
  • 29 December 1930 enlisted into the Royal Tank Corps.

Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/68.

HARPER, Ian Rennie

Sergeant
1466969
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery

Sergeant Ian Harper was reported missing and a prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. In 1943 it was reported he was back in the UK no longer a prisoner of war.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/34 and WO417/68.
RA Attestations Register 1938.

HARPER, Stanley Eric

Stanley Eric Harper 7 Commando
Harper 7 Commando
Sapper
1880061
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Sapper Stanley Harper was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been taken prisoner the previous day. Previously served in No.4 Commando. Stanley Harper was an Art Student who enlisted 9 September 1939 and resided Great Malvern, Worcester. 
 
Sources

HARRIS, Roy Edward

Roy Edward Harris 46RM Commando
Marine
PLY/X108034
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Roy Edward Harris, a Theological Student, enlisted in the Royal Marines April 1942. Marine Harris, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, France. Initially held at transit camps at Chartres and Chalons sur Marne until transported to Germany.

HARRIS, Stanley Gordon

Marine
CH/X115021
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 21 July 1943, trade on enlistment Storekeeper (stationary) and Musician. Prisoner of War 11 April 1945 Lake Comacchio, Italy. Held in transit until 23 April 1945 when, after being marched into a field at Revere, Italy, they overpowered their guards after sighting American troops.
 
Sources

HARRISON, Charles, F.

Corporal
4856341
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Corporal Harrison, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

HARRISON, Thomas

Gunner
1461853
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Thomas Harrison was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/45.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/11 and WO392/21.

HART, William James

Temporary Lieutenant
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
William James Hart, an Insurance Broker with Lloyds, London, joined the Royal Marines on 10 September 1941.  Posted to 46RM Commando on its formation in August 1943. Lieutenant Hart, 'B' Troop, was wounded and a prisoner of war 11/12 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, Normandy.

HARTLEY, Christopher Lancelot

Corporal
6846173
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
9th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps (Rangers)

Corporal Christopher Hartley was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/32, and WO417/102.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 383).

HARVEY, C.

Signalman (Lance Corporal)
407138
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Cheshire Yeomanry

Lance Corporal C. Harvey 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 in Italian hands [1][1a]. 
1943 unit and rank amended to Signalman, Royal Corps of Signals [2][2a].

HASSALL, Neville John

Neville Hassall 47RM Commando
Marine
PLY/X103772
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Neville John Hassall, a Clerk from Leicester, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 8 May 1941. He joined 47RM Commando some time after its formation in August 1943 and was captured on 20 July 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
 
Sources

HAWKINS, Frederick

Corporal
5885298
No 2 Commando
Northamptonshire Regiment

Frederick Hawkins, a Sprayer from London enlisted on 2 May 1939. He volunteered for the commandos and was attached to No.2 Commando. Reported missing believed killed whilst with 3 Troop at Salerno, Italy, later found to be a prisoner of war.

HAWKINS, H.

Trooper
550785
ME Commando Depot
'Layforce'
Yorkshire Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps
Medals: 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal.
Trooper Hawkins was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete., later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war in 1950 resided Whitton, Middlesex,
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/29 and 33.

HAWKINS, Harold Ralph

Private
5503346
No 7 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Private Harold Hawkins 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.
 
Sources
Casualty lists / National Archives files WO417/28, WO417/30, and WO417/95.

HAWKINS, Kenneth Scott

Corporal (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
CH/X 1120
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Company Sergeant Major Kenneth Hawkins was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at the crossing of the Garigliano River, Italy, on 22 January 1944 [1][2].  He later became prisoner of war and was transported to Germany [3].

HAWLEY, Donald

Private
6353584
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Donald Hawley from Birmingham was employed on a milk round before enlisting into the Armed Forces aged 18 on 27 October 1940. He volunteered for special service and was attached to No.3 Commando. Private Hawley was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and Malati bridge, later confirmed a prisoner of war.

HAYE, James

Private
2754870
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Private James Haye was reported missing on 2nd June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 3D in Germany.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27 (HAYE).
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (HAYE).

HAYWARD, Arthur, N.

Lance Corporal
5567812
No 7 Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Lance Corporal Arthur Hayward 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 WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4C).

HEARN, William Alec, V.

Private
5437280
SAS
Middle East Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Private William Hearn was reported missing 18 January 1943 in Libya [1] later confirmed as a prisoner of war since 15 January 1943 [2][3].
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58 and WO417/91 (date missing and ME Cdo).

HEBBLEWHITE, Arthur

Trooper
324112
52ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Arthur Hebblewhite was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in the Middle East, later found to be a prisoner of war. On this date his Commando were engaged in operations in Crete.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/28, WO417/31.

HEESOM, Daniel

Lance Corporal
3657716
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Daniel Heesom, a Plasterer from the Isle of Man, enlisted into the Armed Forces 3 April 1940 and later volunteered for the commandos. Lance Corporal Heesom, No.7 Commando attached to Layforce, was reported missing, later confirmed a prisoner of war, 20 April 1941 during an operation at Bardia, Cyrenaica, Libya.
 

HEFFERNAN, William John

William Hefferman
Corporal
CH/X2485
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
William John Heffernan joined the Royal Marines in 1938. After a call for volunteers he joined the RM Commando (later re-designated 40RM Commando) on its formation in 1942. Corporal Heffernan was wounded and a prisoner of war on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France.

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].

HENTHORN, Vincent

Private
3390105
No 6 Commando
East Lancashire Regiment

Private Vincent Henthorn was reported missing 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war in Italy and later Poland. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Ontario, Canada.

HERAS, Braulio

Braulio Heras
Also seen as: 
HERAS, Bravilo
Private
13808248
6100520
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Pioneer Corps
Queen's Royal Regiment
Died on war service
Private Bravlio Heras, a Spanish volunteer in 50 Middle East Commando ('D' Bn., Layforce), died whilst a prisoner of war having been captured during operations in Crete on 2 June 1941. He is believed to have been killed by Russian fire at Stalag 4C and has no known grave.
 
Sources

HERD, James

Sapper
1986469
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
James Herd, a Boilermaker from Maryhill, Glasgow, enlisted into the Royal Engineers in March 1939. He later volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.7 Commando which formed part of Layforce after embarking for the Middle East.

HERMON, Kenneth Edward

Captain
65941
'Layforce'
Durham Light Infantry
28.03.1941 Geneifa, Commanding 'A' Company of 'D' Bn Layforce
04.06.1941 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.

HESLOP, James

Fusilier
4270540
'Layforce'
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, 1st Bn.
Fusilier James Heslop attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later confirmed prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27, 29, and 94.

HEWETT, Herbert Edward

Ted Hewtt 2 Commando
Herbert Edward 'Ted' Hewett
Troop Sergeant Major
6013031
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Herbert Edward 'Ted' Hewett enlisted into the Essex Regiment in 1937. He volunteered for the commandos after their formation. Troop Sergeant Major Ted Hewett, No.2 Commando 2 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][3].

HEWITT, W.

Sergeant
4858688
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment

Sergeant Hewitt, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 383.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.

HEWLETT, Henry

Private
3531248
No 6 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Henry Hewlett, an Iron and Steel Worker from Wigan, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 4 April 1939. He volunteered for commando service after their formation and was attached to No.6 Commando. Private Hewlett was reported missing 26 February 1943, later confirmed prisoner of war, during operations in Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm).

HIDALGO, Joseph

Private
6100557
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Joseph Hidalgo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day. Prisoner of war until liberated in 1945.

HIGGIN, Arthur

Private
4126259
'Layforce'
Cheshire Regiment

Private Arthur Higgin, HQ Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

HIGGINS, Walter

Gunner
4757790
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery

Walter Higgins, a Lorry Driver from Sheffield, enlisted in August 1940 later volunteering for special service. Gunner Higgins, No.3 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war. 

HILL, Kenneth Gerald

Lance Corporal
5679361
No 1 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Kenneth Gerald Hill was employed as a Grocer's Assistant with the Co-Op in Bristol before enlisting into the Somerset Light Infantry on 24 June 1940. He then volunteered for special service.

HILTON, Roger

Roger Hilton No.3 Commando
Private
128866
No 3 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Roger Hilton, an Artist from Northwood, Middlesex, enlisted December 1939 and subsequently volunteered for the commandos. Private Hilton, No.3 Commando, was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. Post war pioneer of abstract art. 1968 appointed C.B.E.

HINDMARSH, George Peel

Lance Corporal
2658432
52ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Lance Corporal George Hindmarsh from Newcastle upon Tyne was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later confirmed captured 1 June 1941. His Commando at the time formed part of 'D' Battalion of Layforce. George enlisted on 6 June 1938. Civil employment - Mercantile Marine (deck).

HISCOCK, Harold

Petty Officer Harold Hiscock, 14 Commando
Petty Officer
LT/JX 217862
No 14 Commando
HMS Quebec / Royal Naval Patrol Service
Executed

Petty Officer Harold Hiscock, a Canadian from Newfoundland, was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. 

HODGSON, Albert

Lance Corporal
3597591
50ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Lance Corporal Albert Hodgson was reported missing on 2nd June 1941 during operations in Crete; later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
[2] Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and 11.

HOLBROOK, Alfred

Private Alfred Holbrook
Private
815569
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Royal Artillery
Private Alfred Holbrook was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1930 before transferring to the Royal Army Medical Corps on 29 September 1934 [1]. 

HOLLAND, E.A.

Corporal
6460776
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Corporal Holland was reported missing 16 February 1944, later confirmed to be a prisoner of war in Germany.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/73 and WO417/74.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
 

HOLLAND, William Anthony

William Holland 2 Commando
Private
3602596
No 2 Commando
Border Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches

Private William Holland, 3 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St. Nazaire on the night of 27/28th March, 1942.  Embarking on board HMS Campbeltown he was reported missing after the raid but later found to be a prisoner of war.
Recommendation

HOLLINGSHEAD, Robert, W.

Corporal
6459214
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Corporal Robert Hollingshead was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A) and WO392/11 (Stalag 11B).

HOLT, Frederick

Corporal Fred Holt 2 Commando
Corporal
2929875
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish QOCH

Frederick Holt enlisted into the Liverpool Scottish before volunteering for the Independent Companies when formed. Joined No.4 Independent Company and deployed with them to Norway (Operation Scissorforce). In February 1941 Cpl.Holt was attached to 5 troop of No.2 Commando on its formation under Col. Newman.

HOMER, Levi

Leo Homer 2 Commando
Leo Homer 2Cdo
Lance Corporal
2930668
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Lance Corporal Levi Homer, 5 Troop, was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 457 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, later found to be a prisoner of war. Known as Leo Homer by some, his true name was Levi Homer.

HONEY, Peter

Pete Honey MM 2 Commando
Private
2930015
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Peter Honey was from Liverpool and employed as an apprentice salesman in the raw cotton trade prior to enlisting in the Armed Forces. Private Honey volunteered for Special Service in 1940 and was posted to No.4 Independent Company ultimately joining No.2 Commando 5 Troop.

HOOPER, Samuel Lyndon

Sam Hooper 3 Commando
Private
14241616
No 3 Commando
Welch Regiment
Cardiff City Police
Samuel Lyndon Hooper, a Cardiff City Police Officer since 19 May 1941, volunteered for the commandos in 1942. He enlisted into the Armed Forces on 23 July 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot, also known as the Commando Basic Training Centre, at Achnacarry.

HOOPER, Walter Francis

Corporal W Hooper 2 Commando
Corporal
2023893
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment

Walter Francis Hooper enlisted into the Armed Forces on 18 January 1932. During WW2 he volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.2 Commando. Corporal Hooper, 1 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St.

HOPKINS, Alfred John Arthur

Alf Hopkins 1 Commando
Alfred Hopkins
Private
5628330
No 1 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Private Alfred Hopkins was one of the commando contingent who embarked on motor launch ML 306 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid he was later found to have been wounded (gunshot wound causing serious injuries to his stomach and left arm) and taken prisoner of war.  

HOPKINS, William Henry

Private (later Corporal)
6350108
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
William Henry Hopkins enlisted into the Armed Forces on 13 July 1940 and later volunteered for the commandos. Corporal Hopkins, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 5 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy, later confirmed wounded the previous day and a prisoner of war.

HOPWOOD, Howell Gaston Lloyd

Lieutenant Howell Hopwood 2 Commando
Lieutenant Hopwood 2 Commando
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
79651
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Howell Hopwood, 5 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St. Nazaire on the night of 27/28th March, 1942.  Embarked on board HMS Campbeltown; prisoner of war after the raid.
Recommendation

HORE, Douglas

Sergeant
5621917
Middle East Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Sergeant Douglas Hore from Preston in Devon was reported missing 14 September 1942 during operations in the Middle East (Tobruk), later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58 and WO417/94.

HORNE, George

Lance Sergeant
5948229
No 4 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment

Lance Sergeant George Horne was wounded and a prisoner of war after operations at Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Initially reported as killed in action this later being corrected. Enlisted 13 October 1932 former occupation Showman. Post war member of the Commando Association from Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

HOROBIN, Gilbert Crawford

Private
7632126
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Private Gilbert Horobin was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war since the previous day. In 1939 Gilbert, an ARP Warden, was residing in Fulham, London, and employed as a wholesale tea salesman. Enlisted 25 May 1940. 
 
Sources

HOUGHTON, Joseph Blundell Johnson

Captain Joseph Houghton MC, No.2 Commando
Birth name: 
JOHNSON-HOUGHTON, Joseph Blundell
Captain
130206
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Executed
Captain Joseph Houghton MC was executed whilst a Prisoner of War. He was one of the seven men of No. 2 Commando who were captured after Operation Musketoon, and executed under Hitler's Commando Execution Order, at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin, 1942.

HOWARD, Roland Arthur

Acting Lance Sergeant
4852382
No 5 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Acting Lance Sergeant Roland Howard was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later confirmed a prisoner of war until 18 April 1945. Embarked for the raid on HMS Campbeltown as part of Lieutenant Smalley's Demolition Party.
Service Record

HOWIE, Robert Cullen

Lieutenant
154064
'Layforce'
General List
28 March 1941 Acting Quartermaster 'D' Bn Layforce HQ.
2 June 1941 (Lieutenant) prisoner of war Crete.
 
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28 March 1941 ('D' Bn Layforce Officers).

HOWLAND, William John

Regimental Sergeant Major
6077878
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
28.03.1941 Regimental Sergeant Major of 'D' Bn. Layforce.
01.06.1941 prisoner of war Crete.
 
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28 March 1941 (List of Oficers for 'D' Bn).
The book 'The Middle East Commandos' by Charles Messenger.

HOYLE, Robert

Robert Hoyle 12 Commando
Corporal
3450633
No 12 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Robert Hoyle, a Plasterer from Manchester, enlisted on 20 May 1939 later volunteering for the Commandos. Corporal Hoyle, No.12 Commando, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the raid at St. Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid later confirmed a prisoner of war.

HUCKSTEP, Joseph Henry

Sergeant
4450128
52ME Commando
Durham Light Infantry 1st Battalion
Joseph Henry Huckstep from Hull enlisted 2 May 1933. During the war Sergeant Huckstep served in 52 Middle East Commando which became part of 'D' Bn., of Layforce for operations in Crete. He was captured there on 1 June 1941 remaining a prisoner of war until April 1945.
 
Sources

HUDSPETH, George Edward

Sapper
2193692
No 3 Commando
Royal Engineers
Sapper George Hudspeth was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 262 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Initially reported as missing he was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.
 
Sources

HUGHES, Desmond Anthony

Corporal
5187537
No 3 Commando
Welch Regiment
Gloucestershire Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Desmond Anthony Hughes, a Clerk from London, enlisted on 15 January 1940 and later volunteered for commando service. Corporal Hughes, No.3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field. He had been recommended twice for the award.

HUGHES, Richard Glanville

Corporal
5434780
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Military Medal (MM)
Richard Glanville Hughes, a Miner from Hereford, enlisted into the Armed Forces on the 5th December 1928 and was released to the Reserve List in 1938. Recalled to service in August 1939 and mobilized at the outbreak of war. Deployed to France with the British Expeditionary Force September 1939 until its evacuation from Dunkirk May 1940.

HUGHES, William Armsted

Bill Hughes 2 Commando
Private
2929408
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private William Hughes, 5 Troop No.2 Commando, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He embarked for the raid on Motor Launch ML177.

HUMPHREYS, Arthur William

Arthur Humphreys 45RM Commando
Colour Sergeant
PO/X1305
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Colour Sergeant Arthur William Humphreys was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 June 1944 during operations near Cabourg, Normandy. He spent the next six weeks in German Military Hospitals before being moved on 21 July 1944 to a prisoner of war camp. He escaped with Sgt. R.

HUMPHRIES, Joseph

Marine
CH/X 103795
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Joseph Humphries was taken prisoner in the Dieppe Raid. He was one of a work party at Lamsdorf POW Camp who escaped and were shot. The headstone at his Grave states "Royal Marines" followed by "Commando".

HUTCHINS, Gerald Thomas

Also seen as: 
HUTCHINS, Thomas Gerald
Trooper
408809
Middle East Commando
'Layforce'
1st Royal Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps
04.11.1935 enlisted into the Armed Forces; civil occupation Labourer.
01.06.1941 prisoner of war during operations at Crete.
 
Sources
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/156/2.

HYND, Alexander

Lance Corporal
2696562
'Layforce'
Scots Guards
29.07.1939 enlisted Scots Guards.
01.06.1941 prisoner of war Crete.

Sources
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/156/3.

IBBETSON, Reginald Thomas

Lance Bombardier
914872
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Reginald Ibbetson was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 357.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11 (Stalag 357).

INSCOE, Frederick William

Private
5111656
No 3 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Frederick William Inscoe, a Castor and Moulder from Birmingham, enlisted 1 September 1939 and later volunteered for the commandos. Private Inscoe, No.3 Commando, was wounded and taken prisoner on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France.

IRVINE, Donald

Lance Sergeant
4745417
No 2 Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Sergeant Donald Irvine MM was reported missing 6 June 1944, later confirmed as a prisoner of war.

IRVING, Thomas Turnbull

Thomas Turnbull Irving No.11 Commando
Acting Lance Corporal
3251855
No 11 Commando
Cameronians
Royal Corps of Signals
Thomas Turnbull Irving, a House Decorator from Glasgow, enlisted into the Cameronians 16 May 1940 and later volunteered for the Commandos joining No.11 (Scottish) Commando in July 1940. No.11 Commando formed 'C' Battalion of Layforce on departure for the Middle East.

IRWIN, Thomas

Private
7885134
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Private Thomas Irwin, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).

IVERS, Henry Anderson

Sergeant
6457787
52ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Sergeant Henry Ivers was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

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 

IVES, Edwin Isaac

Company Quartermaster Sergeant
2694795
'Layforce'
Scots Guards
16.04.1934 enlisted Scots Guards aged 18.
01.11.1940 attached 52 Middle East Commando
28.03.1941 Geneifa, Company Quartermaster Sergeant, 'D' Bn. Layforce.
02.06.1941 prisoner of war Crete.
15.04.1946 released to Royal Army Reserve Class 'Z'.

IVISON, Henry George

Gunner
1398027
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Henry George Ivison was wounded and taken prisoner of war during operations at Dieppe, France [1][1a][4].
  • 8 January 1940 attested at Kingston into the Honourable Artillery Company, 11th Regiment RHQ [2][3].
  • 18 July 1940 attached to No.4 Commando [2].

JACKSON, Percival

Private
3390553
No 6 Commando
East Lancashire Regiment

Percival Jackson was employed as a Cost Clerk in Liverpool prior to enlisting on 13 June 1940. After volunteering for special service he was attached to No.6 Commando. Private Jackson was reported missing 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm), subsequently confirmed a prisoner of war.

JACKSON, Samuel Clifford

Acting Lance Corporal
1877298
No 6 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Samuel Jackson was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations near El Aroussa, Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58 and WO417/60.

JAMES, David George

Bombardier
1446805
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
1938 attested into the Royal Artillery.
10.09.1941 attached to No.3 Commando.
18.08.1942 missing during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Royal Artillery Attestation Registers.

JAMES, Derek George

Also seen as: 
JAMES, David George
Gunner
1446805
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Derek George James, a Clerk from Bristol, enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 23 March 1939. He volunteered for the commandos and on 10 September 1941 joined No.3 Commando. 

JAMIESON, John

John Jamieson 7 Commando
Private
2933872
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Private John Jamieson, 'B' Company of the 1st Bn., Liverpool Scottish, volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando. 
31 January 1941 departed for the Middle East as 'A' Battalion of Layforce.

2 June 1941 reported missing during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

JARVIS, Charles Jack

Rifleman
7014212
No 2 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles
Rifleman Jarvis, 3 Troop, embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the raid at St. Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported wounded and missing, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/44 and 48.

JARY, James William

Trooper
327237
50ME Commando
Nottinghamshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
William James Jary enlisted on 1 September 1939, former occupation Servant. Trooper Jary, 50 Middle East Commando was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later confirmed prisoner of war since 27 February 1941.
 
Sources

JEFFS, Ronald

Ronald Jeffs 43RM Commando
Marine
PO/X103980
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Ronald Jeffs aged 23 was wounded and captured 3 June 1944 during operations on the island of Brac (Operation Flounced). A former pupil of Stockingford County School Marine Jeffs was formerly employed by Messrs. Halls in Hinckley. Enlisted Royal Marines 2 May 1941.
 
Sources

JENKINS, Thomas

Private
3959786
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment

Thomas Jenkins, a Miner from the Rhondda, South Wales, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 8 August 1938 and was posted to the 1st Battalion of the Welch Regiment. He later volunteered for the commandos in the Middle East and joined 52 Middle East Commando.

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. 

JOHNSON, Bernard William

Trooper
5106493
52ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Royal Corps of Signals
Trooper Bernard Johnson was first attested into the Royal Tank Corps in 1919.  Having left he rejoined at the beginning of the war on 2 September 1939. He was reported wounded and prisoner of war 2 June 1941 during operations with No.7 Commando in Crete. 
 
Sources

JOHNSON, Ernest Warren

Marine
PO/X117126
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Ernest Warren Johnson enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 November 1942, civil occupation Patent Floor Fixer. Marine Johnson, 40RM Commando, was captured on 10 April 1945 during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 
Sources

JOHNSON, George Leonard

Corporal
PO/X108002
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Leonard Johnson from Leicester enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 August 1941, civil occupation Railway Shunter and Porter. Corporal Johnson, 41RM Commando, was wounded and taken prisoner of war 6 June 1944 during operations near Caen, France.
 
Sources

JOHNSON, Harry, H.

Private
7385968
No 6 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Private Harry Johnson, RAMC attached to No.6 Commando, was reported missing 26 February 1943 at El Arousa, Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, 59, and 94.

JOHNSON, James

Lance Sergeant
2879375
No 12 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Sergeant James Johnson was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during Operation Chariot 28 March 1942. Wounded and prisoner of war. 
Recommendation

JOHNSON, William Edward

Lance Corporal
4858135
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Lance Corporal William Johnson, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4D).

JOHNSON, William John

Bombardier
889665
No 5 Commando
Royal Artillery / later Royal Engineers
William Johnson was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1938. He later joined No.5 Commando, was promoted Bombardier, and embarked on HMS Campbeltown for the raid at St. Nazaire on 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid later found to be a prisoner of war.

JOHNSTONE, Robert

Fusilier
6457594
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Robert Johnstone was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).

JOLLY, Arthur Robert

Arthur Robert Jolly 40RM
Marine
PO/X4173
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Arthur Robert Jolly, a Dairyman from Lincolnshire, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 6 June 1939 later volunteering for the Commandos. Marine Jolly was captured 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee at Dieppe, France.
 
Sources

JONES, Albert, G.W.

Fusilier
6458420
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Albert Jones was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).

JONES, Colin

LSgt. Colin Jones MM 2 Commando
Sergeant
2931662
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Medal (MM)
Colin Jones from Fazakerley, Liverpool, enlisted 3 May 1939, formerly employed as a Clerk. Sergeant Jones, 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during Operation Chariot at St Nazaire.
Recommendation

JONES, Frank Joseph George

Private
5957106
No 6 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Frank Joseph George Jones, a Painter from Enfield, enlisted 28 June 1940 later volunteering for the Commandos. Private Jones, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in Tunisia, North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), subsequently confirmed a prisoner of war.

JONES, Glyn Watkar

Gunner
1545477
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery

Gunner Glyn Jones was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941; found to have been captured and later transported to Stalag 4C.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/28.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
RA Attestation records.

JONES, John James

Lance Corporal
2933682
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Liverpool Scots Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
John James 'Jack Jones, a Tanners Sole Leather Machine Operator, resided in 1939 at 63A Gwladys Street, Liverpool. Enlisted 12 January 1940 and posted 'B' Company, 2nd Battalion Liverpool Scots. Volunteered for the commandos and attached to No.7 Commando 1 August 1940.

JONES, Richard Artus

Acting Lance Corporal
1868251
No 3 Commando
Royal Engineers
Lance Corporal Richard Jones, Royal Engineers attached to No.3 Commando, was reported missing after Operation Jubilee at Dieppe on 19 August 1942. He was later found to have been taken prisoner of war and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.

JONES, Richard Babington

Lieutenant (later Major)
124667
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Staffordshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Royal Artillery
Territorial Efficiency Medal
09.03.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Staffordshire Yeomanry [1].
01.11.1940 (Second Lieutenant) posted to 52 Middle East Commando at Geneifa [2].
28.03.1941 serving in 'D' Company, 52 Middle East Commando [2].

JONES, Thomas Ellis

Thomas Ellis Jones 3 Commando
Private
14241672
No 3 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Liverpool City Police
Thomas Ellis Jones resided in 1939 at 63A Gwladys Street, Liverpool and joined the Liverpool City Police as a Police Constable in April that year. He volunteered for the commandos in 1942.

JONES, William

Trooper
4124972
50ME Commando
Royal Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps

William Jones from Macclesfield enlisted 2 February 1938. Trooper Jones, 50 Middle East Commando, was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later confirmed prisoner of war since 27 February 1941.

JONES, William George

Private
3781556
No 2 Commando
King's Regiment (Liverpool)

Private William Jones, 4 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 267 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. The ML was hit by enemy fire and sank. Eight of the 11 Commandos, and all bar 5 of the RN crew,  on board were killed. He survived and was taken prisoner of war. 

JONES, William John Leonard

Lance Corporal (Acting Corporal)
4197298
No 1 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Corporal William Jones was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Woking.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/63.

JONES, William Price

Lance Sergeant
4198274
No 3 Commando
Royal Welch Fusiliers
William Price Jones, a Gardener from Conway in Caernarvonshire, enlisted 17 January 1940. After volunteering for the Commandos he was attached to No.3 Commando. Lance Sergeant Jones was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 

JORDA, Francisco

Also seen as: 
CORDA and FORDA
Lance Corporal
6100521
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Spanish volunteer who served in 'D' Bn., Layforce. Reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been taken prisoner of war and transported to Stalag 21A at Thorn, Poland.
 
Notes/Sources

KEARNEY, Joseph Francis

Gunner
970050
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Gunner Joe Kearney was attached to No.11 Commando 1 Troop from the 57th (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery. He was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper in the Western Desert, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing in Newfoundland.

KEITH, Douglas

Douglas Keith No.11 Commando and L Detachment SAS
Douglas Keith, No.11 Cdo., and SAS died whilst a Prisoner of war
Also seen as: 
KEITH, Douglas Forbes
Private (Trooper)
2882330
No 11 Commando
SAS
Gordon Highlanders
Died on war service
Private Douglas Keith, formerly No.11 Commando 8 Troop, was posted to 'L' Detachment, Special Air Service Brigade, on 28 August 1941 after his commando unit had been disbanded.

KEITH, Jack

Private
3063958
No 6 Commando
Royal Scots
Private Jack Keith was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations at El Arousa, Tunisia (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed wounded and a prisoner of war. He had enlisted on 15 August 1940.

KENNEDY, James

Private
2758299
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Private James Kennedy was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.

KENNEDY, Phillip Lorne

Marine
CH/X111657
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Phillip Lorne Kennedy, an Aircraft Worker from Chertsey, Surrey, enlisted in the Royal Marines 2 September 1942. Marine Kennedy, B troop, was taken prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy, on 11 June 1944. 
 
Sources
[1] CVA Gallery image of 'B' Troop.

KERR, James

Private
2982869
No 3 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Private James Kerr was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to have been wounded and a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/54.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

KEY, John

John Key 2 Commando
Corporal
3660155
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment

Corporal John Key was reported missing 6 June 1944 during operations at Brac, Yugoslavia, later confirmed as a prisoner of war.

KING, Alfred William

AlfredKing1Commando
Lance Sergeant
5774460
No 1 Commando
Norfolk Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Alfred King received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942. He embarked on board HMS Campbeltown. Taken prisoner after the raid he was transported to Stalag 383 at Hohen Fels, Bavaria, Germany.

KING, Douglas

Pte. Douglas King No.3 Commando
Private
5952546
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Private Douglas King from Letchworth, Hertfordshire, was reported missing on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe France, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had previously seen active service at Vaagso, Norway.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/52.

KING, Thomas, J.

Private
5191561
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Gloucestershire Regiment

Served: No.4 Commando; 3 Special Service Battalion; No.7 Commando; 'A' Bn., Layforce. 
Private Thomas King was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. 

KINGON, Stuart Cowan

Acting Corporal
R/4866332
52ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment

Corporal Stuart Kingon, 52 Middle East Commando, 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

KINGSNORTH, Ronald Harry

Lance Corporal
5572477
Wiltshire Regiment
Lance Corporal Ronald Kingsnorth was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.

KINROSS, James Macalister

James Macalister Kinross No.7 Commando
Captain
130041
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Cameronians
Captain James Macalister Kinross No.7 Commando ('A' Bn., Layforce) was captured during operations in Crete and remained in captivity until the end of the war. After evacuation to the UK in 1945 he spent the next two years in military TB hospitals. 
Timeline
14.05.1940 Second Lieutenant, Cameronians.

KIRKUP, Kenneth Campbell

Private (Corporal)
3189636
No 7 Commando
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
Lance Corporal Kenneth Kirkup, No.7 Commando was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Devon.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/93.

KNOWLES, John, A.

Johnny Knowles 2 Commando
Sergeant John Knowles 2 Commando
Lance Sergeant
2931031
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Lance Sergeant Johnny Knowles was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He served in 4 Troop and embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268.
 
Sources

LAING, J.

Private
2879329
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders

Private Laing was reported wounded and missing 9 June 1941, and later a prisoner of war, during operations in Syria. In 1942 a further report stated he was now not a prisoner of war.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/37. 
 

LAKER, Jesse, A.

Trooper
410608
50ME Commando
Royal Armoured Corps

Trooper Jesse Laker was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in the Middle East, later found to be a prisoner of war. On this date his Commando were engaged in operations in Crete.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/42, WO417/94.

LALEY, W.P.

Lance Bombardier
5384244
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery

Lance Bombardier Laley was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

LAMB, John Frederick Courtenay

Marine
CH/X101829
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
John Frederick Lamb was employed in the Cotton Trade before enlisting on 29 January 1941 which was his 18th birthday. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the newly raised Royal Marine Commando. Marine Lamb was captured on 11 April 1945 during Operation Roast at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 

LAMBERT, Joseph

Fusilier
3714345
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Lancashire Fusiliers
Fusilier Joseph Lambert from Wesham near Preston was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured the previous day. Enlisted 12 March 1940, civil occupation - Hotel Worker. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
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LARNEY, Owen

Private
3777096
'Layforce'
King's Regiment
Owen Larney from Dublin enlisted 4 May 1940. Private Larney attached Layforce was reported wounded and missing June 1941 during operations in Crete, later confirmed prisoner of war. Initially taken to 5 AGH (Athens General Hospital) before being transported to German Stalags.
 
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LAVERY, Henry

Henry Lavery 6 Commando
Lance Bombardier
808452
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery was reported wounded, missing, and believed a prisoner of war on 18 August 1944, later confirmed as having died of wounds whilst in enemy hands. No.6 Commando were engaged in operations at Bavent, France. Son of Henry and Bridget Lavery; husband of Eileen Gertrude Lavery, of Feltham, Middlesex.

LAWRENCE, Christie Norman

Lieutenant (Honorary Captain)
124143
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
Somerset Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of the White Eagle (Yugoslavia)

Christie Norman Lawrence was commissioned Second Lieutenant 9 March 1940. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. He escaped and joined General Mihailovic's Chetnik Forces in Yugoslavia. Later recaptured and transported to Germany. Mentioned in Despatches. 

LAWRENCE, E.

Lance Corporal
5948108
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment

Lance Corporal Lawrence was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.

LAWSON, William Henry

Pte Bill Lawson 2 Commando
Private
6401966
No 2 Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment
Private William Lawson from Sheerness in Kent joined the Army aged 20 at the outbreak of war. He was wounded on 17 June1940 serving with the 6th Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment as part of the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk, France.

LEDGARD, Louis

Marine
PO/X106954
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Louis Ledgard, a Woollen Cloth Finisher from Dewsbury, Yorkshire, enlisted Royal Marines 8 July 1941. On 23 May 1944 Marine Ledgard, now serving in 43RM Commando, was captured during operations at Mljet Island (Operation Foxhound).
 
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LEECH, Kenneth

Private
4807309
No 6 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment

Private Kenneth Leech was reported missing on 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war.

LEMON, Frederick

Lance Corporal
7903450
No 12 Commando
North Irish Horse / Royal Armoured Corps

Lance Corporal Fred Lemon embarked on HMS Campbeltown for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Reported missing after the raid, found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.

LEONARD, John Joseph

Corporal
5628559
No 1 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
John Joseph Leonard, a Machine Mechanic, enlisted into the Armed Forces 27 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. Corporal Leonard, No.1 Commando, was wounded and a prisoner of war 2 December 1942 during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia [1][2][3].

LERIGO, John

Private
4032542
No 3 Commando
Durham Light Infantry

Private John Lerigo was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Dorset.

LEVINE, Harry

Trooper
4862696
Special Service Brigade
No 1 Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment

Trooper Harry Levine, HQ Special Service Brigade, was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later reported a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Grimsby.

LEVINGS, John Walter

Corporal
5385550
No 1 Commando
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Batman to Captain Harold Rees Morgan, No.1 Commando.
Captured: Biserta (Tunis), 2 December 1942.
Escaped or liberated: PG 146/29 Lodi (Milan), 10 September 1943.
Arrived in Switzerland: 16 October 1943.
Attached to the British Legation Military Attache's staff in Berne until reptriation to UK

LEVITT, Reginald

Marine
PLY/X101784
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Reginald Levitt, a Butcher's apprentice from Whitefield in Bury, enlisted into the Royal Marines 18 December 1940 and volunteered for the commandos on, or just after, 14 February 1942 when the 'RM Commando', later re-designated 40RM Commando, was formed.

LEWINTON, William Stanley

Also seen as: 
LEWINGTON, William Stanley
Private
5958563
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
William Stanley Lewinton enlisted with the Beds. and Herts. Regiment 17 September 1940 and later volunteered for special service. Trade prior to enlistment, Turner and Fitter.
Private Lewinton, No.3 Commando, was captured on 19 August 1942 during Operation Jubilee, Dieppe, France.
 

LEWIS, George Edward

Acting Corporal (later Sergeant)
102256
No 6 Commando
Sherwood Forresters

George Edward Lewis, an Engineer from Sherwood, Nottingham, enlisted into the Armed Forces 4 September 1939. He later volunteered for commando service and was attached from his Regiment to No.6 Commando.

LILLEY, Harold

Gunner
950256
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Artillery
Harold Lilley from Hull, East Yorkshire, enlisted 16 October 1939, civil occupation - Fish Worker. Volunteered for the Commandos. Attached No.7 Commando 24 August 1940. Attached 3 Special Service Battalion (commando restructuring) 11 November 1940 until 31 January 1941 when reverted to No.7 Commando (commando restructuring).

LILLO, Julian

Private
6100558
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Julian Lillo, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day. Prisoner of war until liberation in 1945. Enlisted 3 October 1940. Home address Abenojar, Cuidad Real, Spain.
 
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LINDSAY, J.

Private
3319495
No 7 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Private Lindsay was reported missing on 20 April 1941 during operations in the Middle East (Bardia raid). Later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy. 10 September 1943 escaped from captivity.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.

LLORET, Carlos

Private
6100522
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Carlos Lloret, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day. Prisoner of war until liberated in 1945. Enlisted May 1940. Home address Girona, Spain. 
 
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LOASBY, Ronald William

Corporal
6482237
SBS
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
In 1939 Ronald William Loasby was a Metropolitan Police Officer residing at Gilmore House, a Police Section House in Lambeth. He volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 9 June 1942 joining the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.

LOCK, Charles

Charles Lock 11 Commando
Corporal
2884454
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders

Corporal Charles Lock, 8 Troop, was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Walmer, Kent.

LOGAN, Alexander

Private
3311092
Middle East Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Private Alexander Logan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 6 June 1941.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.

LONG, Frederic Hugh

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
65164
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)

Captain Frederic Hugh Long was captured at Lentini, Sicily, on 14 July 1943. He was taken via Messina to Capua and then to Bolgna. He was associated with Captain R.H. Bridgeman-Evans (2nd SAS) in the tunnel escape attempts at Capua and Bologna, and also in the attempt to escape from the Modena to Brenner train.

LOVELL, Denis

Marine
CH/X105866
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Denis Lovell, a Railway Clerk from Surrey, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 30 September 1941 later joining 4 Special Service Brigade Signals. He was captured and a prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.
 
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LOWE, Raymond

Marine
PO/X110804
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Raymond Lowe from Thornaby-on-Tees, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 22 April 1942.
07.06.1944 reported missing in action.
09.06.1944 prisoner of war Pont L'Eveque, Normandy.
29.07.1944 - 30.08.1944 PoW at Marlag und Milad Nord, Westertimke.

LUMBRERA, Francisco

Francesco Lumbrera 50ME Commando
Private
ME/13808250
6100524
'Layforce'
50ME Commando
Pioneer Corps
Queen's Royal Regiment
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private Francisco Lumbrera*, 50 Middle East Commando, and from Spain, died whilst a prisoner of war having been captured during operations in Crete in 1941. He has no known grave. Believed killed by Russian fire at Stalag 4C Wistritz bei Teplitz,Germany. 
 
Source
CWGC.

LUNN, George Reid

Private
6286326
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
The Buffs, 1st Bn.
George Reid Lunn enlisted 27 August 1936. Lance Corporal Lunn, 52 Middle East Commando was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete where his Commando formed part of 'D' Battalion, Layforce.

LYMBERY, John Graham

Lieutenant
170242
'Layforce'
Sherwood Foresters 1st Bn.
Lieutenant John Lymbery from Dulwich, London, was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete whilst attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce. He remained in captivity for the rest of the war. Enlisted 20 April 1938 whilst a Medical Student at the University of London. Embarked for the Middle East.

LYON, Robert James

Guardsman (Raider)
2695458
50ME Commando
Scots Guards
02.09.1936 attested into the Scots Guards, civil occupation Labourer.
15.10.1940 posted 50 Middle East Commando.
05.03.1941 posted Depot Middle East Commando.
04.04.1941 posted to 'D' Bn., Layforce on completion of signal course.

LYSONS, Robert William

Private
5111965
No 7 Commando
No 4 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Robert William Lysons, an Insurance Clerk from Stratford-on-Avon, enlisted into the Armed Forces in May 1939 later volunteering for the commandos. Private Lysons joined No.4 Commando later transferring to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East as part of Layforce.

MABILLARD, Peter Ernest

Marine
PO/X101279
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Peter Ernest Mabillard, a Chef from Chiswick, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1940 and sometime after the latter part of 1942 he joined 41RM Commando. Marine Mabillard was captured 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France, and a prisoner of war. 
 
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