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[Photo from the collection of AB Maurice Eric Smith, RNBC 'N' courtesy of his son Maurice].
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[Photo courtesy of his son Maurice Smith].

Maurice Smith, service number JX 362070, served from 29 April 1942 to 03 May 1946. His training for commando service commenced in January 1943 at HMS Quebec and HMS Armadillo. Posted Royal Naval Beach Commando 'Nan' from 1 April 1943 until 30 November 1945. For much of that time he served in N1 Section as per the victualling record but is also shown in N2 section on a list compiled by veterans. Active service included amongst others Sicily, Italy, and the Adriatic. Released to Shore Class 'A' 3 May 1946.

Maurice Eric Smith
b. 03.04.1923 Church Broughton, Derby.
d. 18.12.1998 Burton on Trent.
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[Photo from the collection of Petty Officer Leonard Abrams, D.S.M., R.N., courtesy of his grandson Matthew Abrams].

Petty Officer Kenneth Bevis, Royal Naval Beach Commando 'O', died at Elba during Operation Brassard. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
Extract from the Birmingham Mail newspaper 1945
"P.O. RN Commando, Elba June 1944 Mention in Despatches. No Morning dawns, No night returns, But that we think of you. Proudly remembered by Mom, Dad".

In Memory of P/JX 154966 Petty Officer Kenneth John Bevis
born 30.04.1922 Birmingham
died 17.06.1944 Italy.
Remembered with honour at Bolseno War Cemetery, Italy.
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[Photo courtesy of their daughter Trish Tyler].

RN service from at least 10 November 1941.
RN Beach Commando 'C3' Group from 1 April 1943,
RNBC 'P3' Group from 1 October 1944.
15 August 1942 married Betty May Williams.
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[Photo from the collection of Leading Seaman Patrick James Moore, RNBC C3 and P3, (top right), courtesy of his daughter Trish Tyler].
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Served in RN Beach Commando 'Dog'.
Photo courtesy of his daughter Wendy Howell.

Douglas William Wilders
b. 16.11.1909 Erith, Kent
d. 03.03.1998 Birchington, Kent.
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[Photo from the collection of L/S Thomas Stevenson RNBC via his grandson David].

Leading Seaman Thomas Stevenson, front row, 4th from the right.
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[Photo courtesy of his grandson David Stevenson].

21.12.1939 volunteered at Portsmouth.
26.01.1940 to 21.06.1940 Ordinary Seaman.
22.06.1940 to 25.02.1943 Able Seaman.
26.02.1943 to 01.04.1943 Able Seaman, HMS Victory.
02.04.1943 to 17.04.1943 Able Seaman, HMS Excellent.
18.04.1943 to 31.08.1943 Able Seaman, HMS Quebec.
15.09.1943 to 30.06.1946 Leading Seaman, RN Beach Commando 'Q'. RNBC 'Q' was disbanded on 1st March 1945 with members dispersed within Combined Operations.
01.07.1946 to 31.05.1946 Leading Seaman, Landing Craft Tank (8).
01.06.1947 to 31.01.1951 Royal Fleet Reserve.

Thomas Stevenson
b. 22.03.1922 Glasgow.
d. 15.01.1997 Glasgow.

Sources
RN Service Record / David Stevenson, grandson.
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[Photo from the collection of Albert Buckley 'Joe' Polwin RNBC V3 courtesy of his great grandson Jake].

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1. nk; 2. Reg Charles Child; 3. Albert Buckley Polwin; 4. nk.
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[Photo from the collection of Albert Buckley 'Joe' Polwin RNBC V3 courtesy of his great grandson Jake].

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1. nk; 2. Reg Charles Child; 3. Albert Buckley Polwin; 4. nk.
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