Rifleman Thomas Roach, No.2 Commando kia 28/3/42 St.Nazaire
Rifleman Thomas Roach, 6 troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. He had embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 177. Son of Lewis and Winifred Roach, of Caerau, Bridgend, Glamorgan.
In Memory of 6849064 Rifleman Thomas Ypres Roach,
11th (1st Bn. The Queen's Westminsters) Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps
and No.2 Commando 6 troop
who died age 25 on 28 March 1942.
Remembered with honour at Escoublac-La-Baule War Cemetery.
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