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BAILEY, Arthur Alfred

Marine
CH/X 104476
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Arthur Alfred Bailey enlisted 27 May 1941, civil occupation council employee. On 11 June 1944 Marine Bailey, 46RM Commando 'B' troop, was captured at Rots, Normandy. On repatriation to the UK in 1945 he resided in Kenley, Surrey.
Prison Camps

BARNES, Reginald Arthur

Fusilier
6461913
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Reginald Arthur Barnes, a Photographer's Assistant from London, enlisted on 1 May 1939 later volunteering for commando service and attached to No.3 Commando. Fusilier Barnes was reported wounded and missing 7 June 1944 at Normandy, France, subsequently confirmed prisoner of war.

BARROW, Henry

Marine
PLY/X103998
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Henry Barrow, a Labourer from Leicester, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 6 June 1941 later volunteering for the Commandos. Marine Barrow, 41RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war  6 June 1944 during operations at Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy
 

BIBBEY, Newman James

Marine
CH/X 104688
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Newman James Bibbey, a Printing Apprentice from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 June 1941. He joined 46RM Commando sometime after their formation in August 1943. Marine Bibbey, B troop, was taken prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy.

BROWN, Alexander John

Marine Alexander John Brown 46 Commando
Marine
PLY/X110894
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Alexander John Brown, an Apprentice Plater (Shipbuilding) from Liverpool, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 17 December 1942. Marine Brown, 46RM Commando 'B' Troop, was captured 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy.
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BURT, Joseph Smith Swan

Corporal
EX/784
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Joseph Burt from Tillicoultry, Scotland, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 18 October 1939 previously employed as a Grocer and Paper Mill worker. Corporal Joseph Burt, attached to 47RM Commando from 4 Special Service Brigade HQ Signals, was taken prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 near Port-en-Bes

CARTER, Albert Ernest Frank

Marine
CH/X 103822
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Albert Ernest Frank Carter, a Salesman from Southend, enlisted into the Royal Marines 28 March 1941. Marine Carter, 47RM Commando, was captured 7 June 1944 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy. Liberated from Marlag and Milag Nord Camp 28 April 1945.
 

CHANDLER, Jack Henry

Marine
CH/X 105641
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Jack Henry Chandler, a demolition worker from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 28 August 1941 later joining 46RM Commando. Marine Chandler, B troop, was captured and a prisoner of war on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots and le Hamel, Normandy.
 
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COOPER, Bernard

Marine
CH/X104627
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Bernard Cooper, a Stoneware Pipe Worker from Derbyshire, enlisted into the Royal Marines 19 June 1941. Marine Cooper, 45RM Commando, was captured on 8 June 1944 at Sallanelles, Normandy.
 
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DOLLERY, Edmund Charles

Temporary Regimental Sergeant Major
PO/ 216782
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Enlisted 11 November 1918. Prisoner of War 7 June 1944. Liberated 1945. Resided Southsea.
Prison Camps
16.07.1944 to 21.12.1944 Stalag X11A.
23.12.1944 to 10.04.1945 Marlag and Milag Nord.
23.04.1945 to repatriation Lubeck.

DONALD, Matthew Ewing

Marine
EX/4118
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Matthew Ewing Donald, a Heat and Frost Engineer from Glasgow, enlisted 28 February 1940 into the Royal Marines. On 6 June 1944 Marine Donald, 45RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war near Caen, Normandy.

DUNLOP, James Manson

Lance Corporal
14226329
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Lance Corporal James Dunlop, Medical Orderly of 'E' Troop, volunteered to remain with casualties during operations at Franceville- Plage, Normandy, 7 June 1944. He was taken prisoner and later transported to Stalag 12A in Germany.
 
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 
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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. 
 

MAY, Herbert

Marine
CH/X100691
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Herbert May, an Inspector of Electrical Forgings from London, enlisted into the Royal Marines at Chatham on 10 July 1940. Joined 46RM Commando 'B' Troop on or after its formation in August 1943. Prisoner of war 11 June 1944 Normandy, France.

MCLUCKIE, Alex

Private
14383575
No 3 Commando
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Private Alex McLuckie was reported wounded and missing 7 June 1944 during operations in Normandy, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77, WO417/81.

MILSTED, Roland William

Marine
PLY/X107636
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Roland William Milsted, an Aircrfraft Fitter's Mate from Bristol, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 23 March 1942 later joining 41RM Commando. Marine Milsted was captured and a prisoner of war on 6 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France.
 

MURRAY, John

Marine John Murray 46RM Commando
Marine
CH/X 117877
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
John Murray, a Labourer from Cork City, Eire, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 14 April 1942. Marine Murray, 46RM Commando 'B' troop, was wounded by shrapnel and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy.

NORTHOVER, Frederick Thomas

Corporal Northover 46 Commando
Corporal
PO/X104034
46RM Commando
Royal Marines

Frederick Thomas Northover enlisted into the Royal Marines on 7 July 1942, having previously been employed in a Butchers. Corporal Northover serving with 46RM Commando, 'B' Troop, was captured during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, Normandy on 11 June 1944.

O'CONNOR, George Oliver

Marine O'Connor 46 Commando
Marine
PO/X3961
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Oliver O'Connor from Stoke on Trent enlisted into the Ryal Marines 24 April 1939, civil occupation Farm Worker. Marine O'Connor joined 46RM Commando after their formation in August 1943 and served in 'B' Troop.

PERCIVAL, Jack

Corporal
PO/X.4084
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Jack Percival enlisted Royal Marines on 23 May 1939. Corporal Percival, 45RM Commando, was wounded 10 June 1944 and taken prisoner during operations at Normandy, France. Post war in 1945 he was residing at Newton Heath, Manchester.
 
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PICKERING, James

Marine Pickering 46 Commando
Marine
PO/X113790
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
James Pickering from Possilpark, Glasgow enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 June 1942. Marine Pickering, 'B' Troop 46RM Commando, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy.

PORT, Ronald Albert

Lance Sergeant
6148272
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
East Surrey Regiment
Ronald Albert Port, a Clerk from Surbiton, Surrey, enlisted on 5 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. Lance Sergeant Port, No.3 Commando, was reported missing on 7 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France, subsequently found to be a prisoner of war.
 

POWELL, Frederick Thomas

Marine
PO/X.1969
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick Thomas Powell enlisted in the Royal Marines on 3 December 1935, civil occupation Farming. In WW2 Marine Powell, 45RM Commando was wounded and captured 27 January 1945 during operations at Bell Isle, south of Roermond, Netherlands.

RILEY, Joseph John

Marine
PLY/X105132
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Joseph John Riley, a Grocers's Assistant from Preston, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 24 September 1941. He joined 47RM Commando sometime after its formation in August 1943. Marine Riley was captured and a prisoner of war on 7 June 1944 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy. 

ROBERTS, Dennis Wyn

Guardsman
2738413
No 3 Commando
Welsh Guards
Dennis Wyn Roberts, a student from Cardiff, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 6 July 1942 later volunteering for the Commandos. Guardsman Roberts, No.3 Commando, was captured 29 June 1944 during operations at Normandy, France. Liberated April 1945.
 

ROLFE, Charles Kenneth

Gunner
14241693
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Manchester Police
Charles Kenneth Rolfe joined the Manchester Police on 10 August 1938 and in 1939 was a Police Constable living in Urmston. He volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.

SCRUPPS, Kenneth Aubry

Marine
PO/X106746
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Kenneth Aubry Scrupps, a Butcher's Assistant from Boston, Lincolnshire, enlisted into the Royal Marines 5 June 1941. He joined 47RM Commando sometime after its formation in August 1943. Marine Scrupps was captured and a prisoner of 7 June 1944 at Normandy. 

SHARPE, Frederick William

Marine
PLY/X103352
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Frederick William Sharpe from Nottingham enlisted into the Royal Marines on 12 April 1941, civil occupation Veterinary Chemist employee. He was captured on 7 June 1941 during operations at Port-en-Bessin, Normandy.
 
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SLATER, Ivan John Guy

Marine
CH/X 113448
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
23.03.1944 enlisted Chatham. Formerly worked in the NAAFI.
10.06.1944 prisoner of war Sallanelles, Normandy.
27.07.1944 transferred to Marlag und Milad Nord Camp from Stalag XIIA.
1947 married Doreen Fraser.

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SMALL, John

Lance Corporal Small 46 Commando
Lance Corporal
PLY/X104915
46RM Commando
Royal Marines

Lance Corporal John Small, 'B' Troop, was captured and a prisoner of war 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy.

SMART, Victor Henry

Marine
PLY/X107232
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Victor Henry Smart, a Blacksmith's Mate from Painswick, Gloucestershire, enlisted into the Royal Mariines 26 May 1942. Marine Smart, 46RM Commando, was captured 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, Normandy. Remained in captivity until May 1945.
 
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SMITH, Jack John

Marine
PO/X118227
45RM Commando
Royal Marines

Jack John Smith, a Lancashire Farmer, enlisted into the Royal Marines 7 April 1943. He was reported missing 7 June 1944 later confirmed prisoner of war at Sallenelles from 9th June 1944. Post war member of the Commando Association from Atherton, Manchester.

STOKES, Samuel William

Samuel Stokes 46 Commando
Corporal
PLY/X106179
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Corporal Stokes, 'X' Troop, 46RM Commando, was wounded at Beuzeville, France, and a prisoner of war from 28 August 1944 until April 1945 when he hid whilst the German guards evacuated the camp and moved the prisoners in the face of the advancing allied forces.

WHITEHOUSE, John Henry

Corporal
PO/X108013
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
John Henry Whitehouse, an Aircraft Fitter and Assembler, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 26 August 1941. Corporal Whitehouse, 41RM Commando, was captured on 6 June 1944 at Lion sur Mer, Normandy.
 
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WOOD, George Evelyn

Marine
CH/X 103876
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Evelyn Wood enlisted 3 April 1941, civil occupation Tractor Driver. Served in the Commandos from August 1943. Prisoner of war 7 June 1944 during operations at Port en Bessin, France. Member of the Commando Association residing Coggeshall, Essex.

WRIGHT, Duncan

Signalman
2328187
Brigade Signals
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Corps of Signals

Private Duncan Wright, 1 Special Service Brigade Signals, was reported wounded and a prisoner of war on 6 June 1944 during operations in Normandy France.

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