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ABRAHAM, George Henry

Private
5958457
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
George Henry Abraham from Bexleyheath, Kent, enlisted 4 September 1940 later volunteering for the Commandos. Private Abraham, No.3 Commando, was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).

ABRAHAMS, Arthur Thomas

Private
5949273
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Arthur Abrahams enlisted 21 August 1939, civilian occupation - Rubber Moulder. Private Abrahams was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to have been captured by the enemy the previous day.
Prison Camps
August 1941 - October 1941 Stalag IVB.

ADDERTON, Victor

Victor Adderton MM 3 Commando
Private
4974035
No 3 Commando
Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Victor Adderton enlisted on 13 May 1935. During WW2 he volunteered for the Commandos. Private Adderton, No.3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the combined attack on Dieppe [1][1a][2].

ALLEN, Ronald

Driver I/C
2591915
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Corps of Signals
Driver Ronald Allen was reported missing believed a prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later imprisoned at Stalag 4A and Stalag 4B.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

BAKER, John

Private
6020776
No 7 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
John Baker enlisted 15 March 1940, civil occupation Electrical Engineer. Volunteered for the Commandos and attached to No.7 Commando embarking for the Middle East (Layforce). Captured 20 April 1941 during operations at Bardia, Libya (Operation Addition).

BARBER, Harold James

Private
5779882
No 2 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Harold James Barber, a Carpenter/Joiner from Suffolk, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 24 June 1940. He later volunteered for commando service and was attached to No.2 Commando 5 Troop, 'B' Section, No.3 Sub-Section [1][2].

BARBER, Ralph

Trooper
4079711
No 3 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Ralph Barber was a Steel Machinist from Ardwick, Manchester, who enlisted 19 October 1939. Trooper Barber, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 7 June 1944, later confirmed as wounded and prisoner of war 8 June 1944 near Caen, Normandy,  
 
Sources

BARBOUR, Alexander Ewing

Private
5956234
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Alexander Ewing Barbour from Uddingston enlisted 24 June 1940, formerly employed as a Brickworker. Private Barbour was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30.

BARNARD, John William

Private
6143343
No 7 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
John William Barnard, a Soapmaker from Middlesex, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 15 November 1939 later volunteering for the commandos. Private Barnard embarked with No.7 Commando for operations in the Middle East, his commando forming 'A' Battalion of Layforce.

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.
 
Sources

BARRY, John

Private
4122804
No 6 Commando
Cheshire Regiment

Private John Barry was reported missing during operations in North Africa on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm) later found to be a prisoner of war.

BATEMAN, Sidney Gordon

Bombardier
930701
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Sidney Bateman, a Covent Garden Wholesale Salesman from London, enlisted 18 December 1939. Volunteered in 1940 for the commandos and attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked with Layforce for operations in the Middle East. Bombardier Bateman was reported missing 2 June 1941 at Crete, later confirmed slightly wounded and a prisoner of war.

BEALE, William

Corporal
5947082
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Middle East Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment

William Beale enlisted 29 January 1929, civil occupation Tyre Builder. He volunteered for the Commandos in WW2 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Layforce was disbanded towards the end of 1941, the commandos dispersed to other specialist units or infantry.

BENTLEY, William Walter

Lance Corporal
6398096
50ME Commando
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Lance Corporal Bentley, 50 Middle East Commando, 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. He was captured on 28 February 1941.

BIRD, Raymond Douglas

Raymond Douglas Bird 7 Commando
Private
5828120
No 7 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Raymond Bird from Lowestoft, Suffolk, enlisted 21 June 1939, civil occupation Seaman. He volunteered in 1940 for special service and was attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East with Layforce. Private Bird, aged 21, was reported missing on 20 April 1941 (Bardia raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
 

BOGLE, James

James Bogle 11 Commando
Private
2888381
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Gordon Highlanders

James Bogle from Glasgow enlisted 27 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. He was attached to No.11 Commando and embarked with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Private Bogle was was reported missing 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ. He was captured at Mechili, Libya, on 26 November 1941.

BRADLEY, John Robert

Private
4752870
No 7 Commando
York and Lancaster Regiment
John Robert Bradley, a Farm Horseman, enlisted into the Armed Forces 30 May 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. He joined No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East forming 'A' Battalion of Layforce. Private Bradley was reported missing in Crete, subsequently confirmed a prisoner of war on 1 June 1941.

BRITTLEBANK, John

Bombardier
930882
No 3 Commando
No 8 Commando
SBS
Royal Artillery
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
John Brittlebank was employed as a Machine Tool Fitter before he enlisted into the Armed Forces on 15 January 1940 and later volunteered for the commandos. Bombardier John Brittlebank served in both No.3 and No.8 Commando before joining 1 Special Boat Section.

BROWN, Jack

Trooper
326038
Middle East Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Armoured Corps Yorkshire Hussars
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Trooper Jack Brown, 'D' Bn., Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

BUCKLEY, Jack

Jack_Buckley_SAS
Lance Corporal
5051681
No 8 Commando
SAS
North Staffordshire Regiment
Jack Buckley, a Roofing Tile Maker from Burton on Trent, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 15 January 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. He deployed with No.8 Commando for operations in the Middle East as part of Layforce. Subsequently joined the Special Air Service.

BUTLER, Roy

Private
4802679
No 6 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment

Roy Butler, a Clerk from Lincolnshire, enlisted 11 November 1938. later volunteering for the commandos. Private Butler, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 6 January 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war. His Commando were engaged in operations in the Djebel Azzag (Sedjenane) area of Tunisia.

CANTLEY, William, J.

Corporal
1881409
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Corporal William Cantley was reported missing in Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.
  • 4 October 1939 enlisted aged 33.
  • 12 October 1940 attached No.7 Commando 
  • 11 November 1940 (short lived commando restructuring) 3 Special Service Battalion. 

CARR, Thomas

Corporal
5382064
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps

Corporal Thomas Carr, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando, was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later found to be a prisoner of war.

CASSIDY, Philip

Private
3312715
52ME Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Private Philip Cassidy was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

CASTELLANO PORDO, Francisco

Also seen as: 
CASTELLANO, Francisco
Private
6100507
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day and from then until liberation in 1945 a prisoner of war. On 30 May 1945 he listed his address as c/o Miss E. Woodbridge, 30 Bristol Avenue, Lancing, Sussex.

CASTLE, Walter John

Marine
CH/X107143
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Walter John Castle from Camberwell, London, enlisted in the Royal Marines 29 January 1942. Marine Castle, 41RM Commando, was wounded and a prisoner of war 13 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy.
 
Sources

CAUDELL, Raymond Douglas

Lance Corporal
140951
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Army Service Corps

Lance Corporal Raymond Caudell from Hertfordshire was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/30, and WO417/95.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4C).

CEVANTES, Santiago

Also seen as: 
CERVANTES, Santiago
Private
6100546
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Santiago Cevantes, 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 and a prisoner of war until liberation in 1945.

CHADWICK, Norman Stanley

Lance Corporal
3655756
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment

Lance Corporal Norman Chadwick was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

CHAPMAN, Kenneth Harold

Private
5958297
No 3 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Military Medal (MM)
Kenneth Chapman enlisted 14 August 1940 having previously employed in farming. He later volunteered for the commandos. Private Chapman, No.3 Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Termoli, Italy, between the 3rd and 6th October 1943 [1][2].

CHIVERS, Frederick James

Lance Corporal
5107918
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Frederick Chivers from London enlisted 28 August 1933. Lance Corporal Chivers attached to 50 Middle East Commando ('D' Bn., Layforce) was reported missing on 2nd June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/94.

CLIFT, Ernest, L.

Private
5510933
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

Ernest Clift from Devoran, Truro, was employed in carpentry work in 1939 before enlisting. After volunteering for special service he was attached to No.3 Commando.  Reported missing 14 July 1943, later confirmed a prisoner of war, during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).

COLEMAN, Nicholas John

Lance Corporal
2656171
52ME Commando
Coldstream Guards
Military Medal (MM)
Lance Corporal Nicholas Coleman, M.M.,  was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to have been captured and transported to Stalag 4B in Germany [1][2]. 
  • A Labourer from West Hartlepool he was attested on 21 October 1933 aged 18 years 11 months [3]. 

COLLETT, Harry Burke

Harry Burke Collett 52 ME Commando
Harry Burke Collett 1940 later 52ME
Lieutenant
117486
52ME Commando
Yorkshire Hussars
09.02.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Yorkshire Hussars [1].
02.06.1941 Lieutenant, 52 Middle East Commando ('D' Bn., Layforce), reported wounded and missing in Crete, later confirmed wounded and prisoner of war since 30 May 1941 [2][3][4][5].

COLLINGWOOD, Fred

Private
4454318
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Wiltshire Regiment

Private Fred Collingwood was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4C).

COOK, George Murray

Lance Corporal
2754904
52ME Commando
Black Watch
Lance Corporal George Cook was reported missing 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Discharged from military service 26 September 1945. Resided in 1950 at Forfar, Angus.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.

COX, Charles Frederick

Charles Cox 7 Commando
Private
5950061
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Private Charles Cox was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).

CRAIG, John

John Craig 2 Commando
Private
14241657
No 2 Commando
Black Watch
Blackpool County Borough ?
John Craig was a Police Officer from Blackpool who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.

CRAMPTON, Jack Barraclough

Lance Corporal
1892271
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
Died whilst a prisoner of war
Lance Corporal Jack Crampton, 3 Special Service Bn. died in Berlin as a prisoner of war. He had been reported missing, later found to have been taken prisoner in Crete on 2 June 1941. 
Son of Fred and Beatrice Crampton, of Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

CREW, John William

Sergeant
5947714
No 4 Commando
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
John William Crew, an Assistant Professional Golfer residing Ealing, West London, enlisted 5 February 1931. Sergeant Crew, No.7 Commando, known as 'Jack', was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941.

CUTHBERT, J.E.

Marine
EX/2893
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Marine Cuthbert was reported missing 10 September 1943, later confirmed a prisoner of war, during operations in Italy.
 
Sources
RN/RM Casualty Logs 1939-45.
Prisoner of War Collections. Sussex, England: The Naval and Military Press.

DARBY, Arthur Claude

Corporal
408910
50ME Commando
The Royals, Royal Armoured Corps
Corporal Arthur Darby was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Member of the Commando Association from Dunfermline, Fife.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27, WO417/34, and WO417/92.

DARRAGH, Robert

Marine
PO/X116175
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Robert Darragh, an apprentice Sheet Metal Worker, enlisted in the Royal Marines September 1942 later joining 41RM Commando. He was captured on 11 September 1943 at Salerno, Italy, and was a prisoner of war until the end of hostilities. During that time he suffered numerous bouts of malaria requiring over 10 periods in hospital.

DAVIDSON, Sydney Herbert

Corporal
1986306
No 7 Commando
Layforce
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Sydney Herbert Davidson, a Draughtsman from Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, enlisted into the Armed Forces March 1939, later volunteering for commando service. He was attached to No.7 Commando and embarked with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce.

DAVIES, Arthur Henry William

Arthur Davies No.2 Commando
Rifleman
14241793
No 2 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Stoke on Trent Police
Arthur Davies was a Police Officer from Aldridge, near Walsall, Staffordshire. He volunteered for the Commandos enlisting on 23 July 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Posted No.2 Commando 24 September 1942 and attached to 'A' Section, No.2 Sub-Section of 5 Troop.

DAVIES, William Henry

Regimental Sergeant Major
819092
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery

William Henry Davies enlisted into the Armed Forces on 12 February 1932 aged 16. In WWII he volunteered for the commandos. Warrant Officer 1 William Davies, Regimental Sergeant Major of No.6 Commando, was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later confirmed a prisoner of war. 

DICKERSON, Leslie John

Private
7349578
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Leslie John Dickerson, a Wood Machinist from Ipswich, enlisted into the Armed Forces 29 April 1939. Private Dickerson, R.A.M.C. attached No.7 Commando (Layforce), was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941, later confirmed a prisoner of war. He was ill with Diptheria for 6 weeks during his captivity.

DOCKERILL, Graham Dennis

Fusilier
6482233
Special Service Brigade
No 1 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Fusilier Graham Dockerill, HQ Special Service Brigade and No.1 Commando, was reported missing 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
Police Service

DOWLING, William George

Private
5500848
50ME Commando
Hampshire Regiment

William George Dowling was a Fishmonger from New Milton, Hampshire, prior to enlisting on 24 April 1939. Private William Dowling was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later found to be a prisoner of war 

DRORI, Avishalom

Corporal
PAL/14538
51ME Commando
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Pioneer Corps
Corporal Avishalom Druri was Jewish and from Palestine. He enlisted into the Royal Air Force (sn. 775189) on 30 July 1940 before transferring to the Army 30 March 1941. Served in the Pioneer Corps and 51 Middle East Commando before being attached to No.11 Commando ('C' Battalion Layforce) for the raid on Rommel's HQ (Operation Flipper).

DUNCAN, William Dickson

Corporal
3251703
No 7 Commando
Cameronians

William Dickson Duncan, a Hand Compositor from Glasgow, enlisted into the Armed Forces 18 April 1940 later volunteering for the commandos. Corporal Duncan, No.7 Commando attached to Layforce, was reported missing later confirmed prisoner of war 20 April 1941 during an operation at Bardia, Cyrenaica, Libya.

EDWARDS, Harry

Fusilier
6458488
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.

Fusilier Harry Edwards was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. 

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.
 

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, 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. 

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.

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).

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, 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).

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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).

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, 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.
 

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.

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. 

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.
 
Sources

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

MACDONALD, Donald

Corporal
3311070
'Layforce'
Black Watch, 2nd Bn.
Donald Macdonald, a Tailor from Scotland, enlisted on 17 October 1932. Corporal Macdonald attached to 'D' Bn., Layforce, was captured 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/34 and 96.

MacPHEE, John Peter

Lance Corporal
3311343
52ME Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Lance Corporal John MacPhee 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.
Stalag 4C - Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.

MALLETT, John

Acting Sergeant
5333348
No 7 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Sergeant John Mallett 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 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO382/11 (Stalag 383).

MARTINEY, Aurelio

Also seen as: 
MARTINEZ, Aurelio
Private
6100561
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment

Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war

MARTINEZ, Francisco

Private
6100548
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment

Private Francisco Martinez, a Spanish volunteer attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists  / National Archives files WO417/39.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/10 and WO392/20.

MCADAM, Leslie

Sergeant
46720
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Cameronians
Sergeant Leslie McAdam was reported missing 24th November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ, later found to be a prisoner of war from the 21st November.
Post war member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known to be residing Higher Blackley in Manchester.
 

MCCONVILLE, Maurice James

Corporal
5947918
No 7 Commando
No 4 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Maurice James McConville enlisted on 19 November 1931, civil occupation Clerk. During WW2 he volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.4 Commando* before embarking for the Middle East with No.7 Commando as part of Layforce. He was captured on 20 April 1941 during operations at Bardia, Libya (Operation Addition).

MCEVOY, Christopher Anthony

Gunner
982511
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner Christopher McEvoy was reported missing 4 October 1943 during operations at Termoli, Italy, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/69.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.

McEWAN, Alexander

Trooper
321151
Middle East Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Alexander McEwan was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National archives files WO417/29 and WO417/30.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

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.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

MCNEILL, John Robert

Sapper
2069189
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
John Robert McNeill, a Tool Fitter from County Durham, enlisted into the Royal Engineers on 23 April 1939. After volunteering he was attached to No.7 Commando which formed 'A' Bn., of Layforce during deployment to the Middle East.

MEADLEY, George Albert

Sapper
1888651
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Engineers
Sapper George Meadley from Hartlepool was captured during operations in Crete. 
Timeline
29.03.1940, enlisted Royal Engineers.Trade on enlistment - Painter/Decorator.
11.11.1940, attached 3 Special Service Battalion.
31.01.1941, attached No.7 Commando.

MEISTER, Donald Martin

Driver
T/117289
No 7 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Driver Donald Meister was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to have been captured on 1 June 1941.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/72.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 Stalag 8B)

MILES, Arthur William Henry

Sergeant
6895610
No 3 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
After volunteering for special service served in No.8 Commando before No.3 Commando.
14 July 1943 Sergeant, 5 Troop, No.3 Commando reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations in Sicily (3 Commando Bridge) later confirmed prisoner of war. 
1949 Police Constable residing Prestwick, Ayrshire.

MILNER, Harold

Lance Corporal
3653894
No 7 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Lance Corporal Harold Milner 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 Warrington.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27 and WO417/30.

MOORE, George Arthur, N.

Lance Sergeant
5828374
No 1 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Lance Sergeant George Moore was reported missing during operations in North Africa 2 March 1943, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/59.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/11.

MOXEY, Edward Ernest

Corporal
5949820
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Corporal Edward Moxey was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete. Later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Cambridge.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/32.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

MULLEN, Alfred

Alfred Mullen 40RM Commando
Corporal
PO/X105891
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Alfred Mullen, a Builders Labourer, enlisted into the Royal Marines 19 May 1940. Volunteered for and posted to 40RM Commando when or shortly after it it was formed in February 1942. He was present on the Isle of Wight July 1942 for a lecture by Lt Col.

NEALE, Jack

Jack Neale 6 Commando
Private
4862310
No 6 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Private Jack Neale was reported missing 6 January 1943 during operations in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war, in Italy and Germany. On this date his Commando were in the Djebel Azzag (Sedjenane) area of Tunisia.
Extract from the Leicester Evening Mail

NEILL, William

Corporal
3127276
No 7 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers

Corporal William Neill 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 WO417/29.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and WO392/11.

PARKER-SMITH, Brian

Also seen as: 
SMITH, Brian Parker
Private (later Sergeant)
3973386
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Brian Parker Smith, a Customs Clerk from The Wirral, Cheshire, enlisted 20 June 1940 later volunteering for the commandos and attached to No.1 Commando. He was reported missing during operations at Sedjenane Valley, Tunisia, later confirmed prisoner of war 28 January 1943.

PATTERSON, Stephen Valentine

Guardsman
2665330
No 3 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Guardsman Stephen Patterson was attested into the Coldstream Guards on 14 August 1942. He was an assistant plasterer aged 18. On 7 June 1944 he was serving in 5 Troop when reported missing during operations at Normandy, France, later found to be a prisoner of war.

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.
 
Sources

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.
 
Sources

RAESIDE, Bendon Walker

Bendon Raeside 7 Commando
Sergeant
898968
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Sergeant Bendon Raeside was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists  / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

REGAN, William

Gunner William Regan 7 Commando
Gunner
882766
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Gunner William Regan, a former Salesman from Gateacre, Liverpool, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be prisoner of war. Enlisted 25 April 1938. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Runcorn, Cheshire.
 
Sources

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.
 
Sources

RODGER, Thomas Buchanan White

Corporal
2324891
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Thomas Rodger, a Sales Supervisor from Glasgow, enlisted into the Royal Engineers Reserve on 30 January 1936. Called to the Colours on 30 August 1939. Attached to 3 Special Service Battalion on 11 November 1940. Attached No.7 Commando on 31 January 1941*. Prisoner of war on 1 June 1941 during Layforce operations at Crete.

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.

ROUGH, Thomas

Private
4861701
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment
Private Thomas Rough, '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.

German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/314/293.

RUSSELL, Phillip Arthur

Lance Corporal
6845643
No 3 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Phillip Arthur Russell from Oldham, Lancashire, enlisted into the Armed Forces 9 March 1936. During the war he volunteered for the commandos. Lance Corporal Russell, No.3 Commando, was reported missing 7 June 1944, confirmed a prisoner of war 8 June 1944, during operations at Sallanelles, Normandy.
 

SADD, Albert Norman

Lance Sergeant
2323946
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals
Lance Sergeant Albert Sadd was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/3, errata in WO417/54.

SADDLER, Thomas

Trooper
548685
Middle East Commando
Household Cavalry Regiment

Trooper Thomas Saddler, Middle East Commando, 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, WO417/34, and WO417/92 (1945).

SADLER, William Henry

Corporal
4912289
52ME Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment, 1st Bn.
Corporal William Sadler was reported missing later found to be a prisoner of war captured on 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Repatriated May/June 1944.

Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/30, 34, and 76.

SALISBURY, Frank

Frank Salisbury No.6 Cdo and son Peter
Constable Frank Salisbury served in No.6 Commando
Private
14241695
No 6 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Cheshire Constabulary
Private Frank Salisbury was reported missing 26 February 1943 in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm, El Arousa, Tunisia), later confirmed wounded and a prisoner of war until 1945. Released from military service 31 December 1945 [1][2][3][3a].

SCHOFIELD, Harry Vane

Trooper
323263
'Layforce'
Stafford Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Harry Schofield, 'D' Battalion of Layforce, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Scarborough.
 
Sources

SHEEHY, Richard, W.

Lance Corporal
5884521
50ME Commando
Warwickshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps
Lance Corporal Richard Sheehy was reported missing between 25 and 28 February 1941 during operations on the occupied Greek island of Kastellorizo, later reported a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists WO417/23  and WO417/94.

SHELTON, Leslie

Lance Corporal
4802003
50ME Commando
Royal Corps of Signals

Lance Corporal Leslie Shelton was reported missing during operations at Crete on 2 June 1941 and later found to be a prisoner of war.

SHINN, William John

Sergeant
PO/X4277
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Sergeant William Shinn was wounded and captured on 9 June 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, Normandy. Enlisted 15 August 1939 former trade - Butcher. Originally from Ripley, Surrey, later resided Birmingham.
 
Sources
Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.

SIMPSON, Arthur, C.

Lance Bombardier
946849
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Arthur Simpson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/34.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4A).

SIMPSON, David

Corporal
3310206
No 7 Commando
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.

Corporal David Simpson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. He had served in India before the war and was the recipient of the India General Service Medal.

SMITH, Ernest William

Lance Bombardier
909986
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Lance Bombardier Ernest Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives files WO417/28 and WO417/33.
POW Lists / National Archives file WO392/1.

SMITH, William John

Private
5726899
No 7 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Private William John Smith was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association from Swanage, Dorset.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/27, 30, and 94.

SNEDDON, William

Fusilier
3137152
No 6 Commando
Royal Scots Fusiliers
William Sneddon, a Miner from Shotts, Lanarkshire, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 21 February 1941. After volunteering for the Commandos he was attached to No.6 Commando. Fusilier Sneddon, 4 Troop, was reported missing and a prisoner of war during operations in Tunisia on 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm).
 

SNEESBY, Eric

Driver
67473
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Army Service Corps

Driver Eric Sneesby was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28, WO417/34, and WO417/96.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.

STARLING, Reginald Ernest

Private
3966820
52ME Commando
Welch Regiment
Private Reginald Starling 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 (Stalag 4B).

STEINKE, Roy Frederick

Corporal
6207800
No 7 Commando
Middlesex Regiment
Corporal Roy Steinke was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.

Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/33.
Prisoners of War 1715-1945 / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 383).

STEVENS, A. Kenneth

Fusilier
6201511
50ME Commando
Royal Fusiliers 1st Bn.
Fusilier Stevens 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 4F).

STEVENSON, Joseph

Lance Corporal
4857910
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Leicestershire Regiment 2nd Bn.
Lance Corporal Joseph Stevenson, 50 ME Commando attached 'D' Bn., Layforce, 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 (Leeds Branch).
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28.

STEWART, Charles

Sergeant
2979811
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Charles Stewart from Glasgow enlisted on 2 March 1936. He volunteered for the Commandos in WW2 and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Sergeant Stewart was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 

TAYLOR, Percy, V.C.

Lance Corporal
5111406
No 7 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1/7th Bn.
Lance Corporal Percy Taylor, 3 Special Service Bn., was reported missing on 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/28 and WO417/36.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.

TAYLOR, William

William Taylor 3 Commando
Lance Sergeant
4130202
No 3 Commando
Cheshire Regiment

William Taylor, a Cotton Piecer from Atherton, Lancashire, enlisted 13 February 1940. Lance Sergeant Taylor was reported missing 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge), later confirmed prisoner of war. Member of the Commando Association from Blackpool, Lancashire.

THOMAS, Iorwerth Cyrus

Iorwerth Cyrus Thomas No.3 Commando
Lance Sergeant
1654813
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Iorwerth Cyrus Thomas, a Welsh Labourer, enlisted 26 September 1940. He later volunteered for Special Service and was attached to No.3 Commando. Lance Sergeant Thomas, 6 Troop, was reported missing on 13 July 1943 during operations at the Punta del Malati Bridge, Sicily, later renamed 3 Commando Bridge.

THOMAS, John Smith

Private
3319284
Independent Companies and Special Service Battalions
'Layforce'
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Private John Thomas, 3 Special Service Bn. was reported missing in the Middle East on 20 April 1941 (Bardia Raid) later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists  / National Archives files WO417/24 and WO417/27.
Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/1.

THOMAS, Norman

Private
6088017
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 2nd Bn.
Died whilst a prisoner of war
Private Thomas, 'D' Battalion of Layforce, was reported missing in action in Crete 2 June 1941, later confirmed died whilst a prisoner of war in a German Reserve Hospital (Lazarette) at Bilina in occupied Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia. Cause of death heart failure and circulation and cachexia malignant growth.

THOMPSON, John Copeland

Corporal
4272278
No 6 Commando
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Corporal John Thompson was reported missing North Africa 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia), later found to be a prisoner of war.

Sources
[1] Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/60.
[2] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/21 (Camp 66). 

THOW, Henry Beverley

Bombardier
897673
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery
Henry Beverley Thow, a Glazier and Painter from Ayr, Scotland, enlisted 29 August 1939. Volunteered for Special Service and attached to No.7 Commando. Embarked for the Middle East with Layforce. Bombardier Thow was reported missing, later confirmed prisoner of war 1 June 1941, during operations at Crete.
 

TORRALBO, Miguil

Private
6100538
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Queen's Royal Regiment
Private Miguil Torralbo, a Spanish farmer who volunteered for the British Army in Egypt, was attached to 'D' Bn. Layforce and reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been captured the previous day and a prisoner of war. Enlisted 5 October 1940. Civil occupation Farmer.
 
Sources

TUCKER, Rowland Derrick

Private
4864330
No 6 Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Rowland Derrick Tucker was a Clerk who enlisted on 4 January 1940 and later volunteered for the Commandos, Private Rowland Tucker, No.6 Commando, was reported missing 6 January 1943 during operations in Tunisia, later confirmed prisoner of war. His Commando were engaged in an assault on one of a line of flat topped hills known as Green Hill wh

VARNEY, Frank Ernest

Frank Varney 11 Commando
Lance Corporal
4977399
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Sherwood Forresters

Lance Corporal Frank Varney, 10 Troop, was reported missing on 24 November 1941 after Operation Flipper, the raid on Rommel's HQ in Libya, and later found to be a prisoner of war.

WALLER, Douglas Sydney

Private
5674268
No 6 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Douglas Sydney Waller, a Butcher from Essex, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 20 October 1939. Subsequently volunteered for the commandos and was attached to No.6 Commando. Private Waller was reported missing 6 January 1943 during operations at Green Hill, Tunisia, later confirmed captured and a prisoner of war 8 January 1943.

WALSH, Stanley, G.

Private
6402554
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Sussex Regiment 1st Bn.
Private Stanley Walsh was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war having been captured on 1 June 1941. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/27.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 4G).

WALSH, Thomas

Sergeant
2754819
Middle East Commando
Black Watch
Military Provost Staff Corps
Died in service
Sergeant Thomas Walsh, Black Watch attached Middle East Commando, was reported missing 14 September 1942 during operations in the Middle East (Tobruk), later found to be a prisoner of war in Italy before being transported to captivity in Germany. After his release at the end of the war all the Army Commandos were disbanded.

WHALEY, James Arundel

Corporal
5950224
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Marines
James Arundel Whaley enlisted in 1939, civil occupation Electricity Meter Reader. In 1940 he volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.7 Commando embarking with them for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Corporal Whaley was reported missing in Crete, later confirmed a prisoner of war since 1 June 1941.

WILSON, Arthur

Trooper
409682
50ME Commando
'Layforce'
Yorkshire Dragoons, Royal Armoured Corps
Trooper Arthur Wilson was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/31, WO417/32, WO417/94.
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO3921/1.

WILSON, Matthew Steel

Private
2824820
No 11 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Matthew Steel Wilson enlisted 2nd April 1940, civil occupation Salesman. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.11 Commando embarking for the Middle East as part of Layforce. Layforce was disbanded towards the end of 1941, the commandos dispersed to other specialist units or infantry.

WILSON, Peter

Peter Wilson 7 Commando
Lance Bombardier
947129
No 7 Commando
Royal Artillery

Lance Bombardier Peter Wilson from Thornley, Durham, was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete, later found to have been taken prisoner the previous day. Enlisted 17 October 1939. Civil trade - Bricklayer.

WRIGLEY, John William

Private
47045203
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
York and Lancaster Regiment
John William Wrigley, a Labourer from Bradford, enlisted into the Armed Forces on 13 January 1933. Private Wrigley, 52 Middle East Commando which was part of 'D' Battalion of Layforce, was reported missing later confirmed prisoner of war 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete. 

Sources

YOUNG, D.A.

Private
5955706
No 7 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment

Private D.A. Young  was reported missing believed prisoner of war on 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete. Later found to be imprisoned at Stalag 4B. 

YOUNG, Ronald Herbert

Sergeant
4105327
No 1 Commando
Herefordshire Regiment
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Sergeant Ronald Young was reported wounded and a prisoner of war on 4 March 1943 during operations in North Africa. 
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, WO417/59, WO417/63.

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