Wiiliam Elias Brooks and others in training

Photo courtesy of John Brooks whose brother William Elias Brooks is in the 2nd row from the back 5 from the left. William was letr killed in action at Rots whilst with 46RM Commando. [Posted by Pete R.]

nb. This photo would have been taken during his initial Royal Marines training, before his training at the CBTC with 46RM Commando, possibly part of the 9th RM Battalion.

In Memory of CH/X103886 Corporal William Elias Brooks
46RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 11th June 1944 aged 21
Remembered with honour at Bayeux War Cemetery