https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Edgley/ 24 August 1944 Royal Artillery to Royal Sussex Regiment, retaining seniority [2].
17 April 1945, War Substantive Lieutenant, No.2 Commando, wounded and reported as dangerously ill with a mortar fragment wound to his chest, during operations at Lake Comacchio. Evacuated from hospital at Bari, Italy, to hospital in UK [1][3][3a].
Post war worked and resided in Sussex [4].

Promotions [5]
04.10.1941 Second Lieutenant.
01.10.1942 War Substantive Lieutenant.
06.10.1942 Acting Captain.
06.01.1943 Temporary Captain.
09.12.1944 relinquished Temporary Captain.
22.10.1946 released from service Acting Captain, Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sources
[1] Notes made later Robert Edgley talking of his service.
[2] London Gazette 37010, page 1769.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
[3a] Letter to parents from Lt. Col. Ted Fynn MC, No.2 Commando.
[4] [Images] Gail Edgley (daughter).
[5] Service Record and Release Certificate.

Robert Ernest Edgley
b. 22.05.1922
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Green Beret, Medals, Commando Fighting Knife, and Commando Association tie.
Photo of Robert Ernest Edgley in the middle with his uncle John 'Jack' Fish on the left and his father Ernest Edwin Edgley M.C. M.M., on the right. Photo courtesy of Robert's daughter Gail.
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Temporary Captain Robert Edgley volunteered for the Commandos in 1944 whilst serving in the Royal Artillery. After selection he was attached to No.2 Commando relinquishing his temorary rank as required [1].
24 August 1944 Royal Artillery to Royal Sussex Regiment, retaining seniority [2].
17 April 1945, War Substantive Lieutenant, No.2 Commando, wounded and reported as dangerously ill with a mortar fragment wound to his chest, during operations at Lake Comacchio. Evacuated from hospital at Bari, Italy, to hospital in UK [1][3][3a].
Post war worked and resided in Sussex [4].

Promotions [5]
04.10.1941 Second Lieutenant.
01.10.1942 War Substantive Lieutenant.
06.10.1942 Acting Captain.
06.01.1943 Temporary Captain.
09.12.1944 relinquished Temporary Captain.
22.10.1946 released from service Acting Captain, Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sources
[1] Notes made later Robert Edgley talking of his service.
[2] London Gazette 37010, page 1769.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
[3a] Letter to parents from Lt. Col. Ted Fynn MC, No.2 Commando.
[4] [Images] Gail Edgley (daughter).
[5] Service Record and Release Certificate.

Robert Ernest Edgley
b. 22.05.1922
d. 08.06.2006
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Robert Edgley was later attached to No.2 Commando.He was wounded 17 April 1945 with a mortar fragment wound to his chest during operations in Italy at Lake Comacchio. Photo courtesy of his daughter Gail.
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Photo courtesy of his daughter Gail Edgley

Temporary Captain Robert Edgley volunteered for the Commandos in 1944 whilst serving in the Royal Artillery. After selection he was attached to No.2 Commando relinquishing his temorary rank as required [1].
24 August 1944 Royal Artillery to Royal Sussex Regiment, retaining seniority [2].
17 April 1945, War Substantive Lieutenant, No.2 Commando, wounded and reported as dangerously ill with a mortar fragment wound to his chest, during operations at Lake Comacchio. Evacuated from hospital at Bari, Italy, to hospital in UK [1][3][3a].
Post war worked and resided in Sussex [4].

Promotions [5]
04.10.1941 Second Lieutenant.
01.10.1942 War Substantive Lieutenant.
06.10.1942 Acting Captain.
06.01.1943 Temporary Captain.
09.12.1944 relinquished Temporary Captain.
22.10.1946 released from service Acting Captain, Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sources
[1] Notes made later Robert Edgley talking of his service.
[2] London Gazette 37010, page 1769.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
[3a] Letter to parents from Lt. Col. Ted Fynn MC, No.2 Commando.
[4] [Images] Gail Edgley (daughter).
[5] Service Record and Release Certificate.

Robert Ernest Edgley
b. 22.05.1922
d. 08.06.2006
In album Lieut. (later A/Capt.) Robert Ernest Edgley, No.2 Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:53:44 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Edgley/Edgley_Fynn_letterx1200.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Edgley/Edgley_Fynn_letterx1200.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of his daughter Gail.

Temporary Captain Robert Edgley volunteered for the Commandos in 1944 whilst serving in the Royal Artillery. After selection he was attached to No.2 Commando relinquishing his temorary rank as required [1].
24.08.1944 Royal Artillery to Royal Sussex Regiment, retaining seniority [2].
17.04.1945 War Substantive Lieutenant, No.2 Commando, wounded and reported as dangerously ill with a mortar fragment wound to his chest, during operations at Lake Comacchio. Evacuated from hospital at Bari, Italy, to hospital in UK [1][3][3a].
Post war worked and resided in Sussex [4].

Promotions [5]
04.10.1941 Second Lieutenant.
01.10.1942 War Substantive Lieutenant.
06.10.1942 Acting Captain.
06.01.1943 Temporary Captain.
09.12.1944 relinquished Temporary Captain.
22.10.1946 released from service Acting Captain, Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sources
[1] Notes made later Robert Edgley talking of his service.
[2] London Gazette 37010, page 1769.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
[3a] Letter to parents from Lt. Col. Ted Fynn MC, No.2 Commando.
[4] [Images] Gail Edgley (daughter).
[5] Service Record and Release Certificate.

Robert Ernest Edgley
b. 22.05.1922
d. 08.06.2006
In album Lieut. (later A/Capt.) Robert Ernest Edgley, No.2 Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:50:14 +0000 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Edgley/Edgley_Tod_letterx1200.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Edgley/Edgley_Tod_letterx1200.jpg.html
Photo courtesy of his daughter Gail Edgley.

Temporary Captain Robert Edgley volunteered for the Commandos in 1944 whilst serving in the Royal Artillery. After selection he was attached to No.2 Commando relinquishing his temorary rank as required [1].
24 August 1944 Royal Artillery to Royal Sussex Regiment, retaining seniority [2].
17 April 1945, War Substantive Lieutenant, No.2 Commando, wounded and reported as dangerously ill with a mortar fragment wound to his chest, during operations at Lake Comacchio. Evacuated from hospital at Bari, Italy, to hospital in UK [1][3][3a].
Post war worked and resided in Sussex [4].

Promotions [5]
04.10.1941 Second Lieutenant.
01.10.1942 War Substantive Lieutenant.
06.10.1942 Acting Captain.
06.01.1943 Temporary Captain.
09.12.1944 relinquished Temporary Captain.
22.10.1946 released from service Acting Captain Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sources
[1] Notes made later Robert Edgley talking of his service.
[2] London Gazette 37010, page 1769.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/8.
[3a] Letter to parents from Lt. Col. Ted Fynn MC, No.2 Commando.
[4] [Images] Gail Edgley (daughter).
[5] Service Record and Release Certificate.

Robert Ernest Edgley
b. 22.05.1922
d. 08.06.2006
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