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[Photo courtesy of his brother Peter Baker].

Gunner George Baker, 5 Troop, died during the Battle of Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. He was killed in action after killing two Japanese snipers and has no known grave.
Son of Horace Edward and Mary Ann Baker, of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Older brother of Reginald and Peter Baker
George Horace Baker from Kingston on Thames, Surrey, joined the East Surrey Regiment TA in 1939. On 9 December 1939 he transferred to the Royal Artillery, 65th Searchlight Regiment. After this he was posted to the Faroe Islands. Gunner Baker volunteered for the Commandos in 1943. His 20 year old brother 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker, 3rd Royal Tank Regt., R.A.C. (not a commando) also died in the war.

In Memory of 6143891 Gunner George Horace Baker
Royal Artillery and No.1 Commando
who died 31 January 1945 aged 23.
Remembered with honour Rangoon Memorial.

and his younger brother

14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker
Royal Armoured Corps, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment
who died 2 August 1944 aged 20.
Remembered with honour Bayeux War Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of his younger brother Peter Baker].

20 year old 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C. (not a commando) was killed in France in August 1944. His 23 year old brother Gunner George Baker, No.1 Commando 5 Troop, was killed the following year during the Battle of Hill 170, Kangaw, Burma. Sons of Horace Edward and Mary Ann Baker, of Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey. Older brothers of Peter Baker

In Memory of 14423409 Trooper Reginald Edward Baker
Royal Armoured Corps, 3rd Royal Tank Regiment
who died 2 August 1944 aged 20.
Remembered with honour Bayeux War Cemetery.

and his older brother

6143891 Gunner George Horace Baker
Royal Artillery and No.1 Commando
who died 31 January 1945 aged 23.
Remembered with honour Rangoon Memorial.
In album Gunner George Horace Baker No.1 Commando kia 31/1/1945 Burma]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:27:54 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Dewberry_46RM.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Dewberry_46RM.png.html
[Photo published 1946 in the War Illustrated magazine].

Marine Charles Dewberry, 'A' troop, died at the Royal West Sussex Hospital Chichester from injuries received in an accidental fall. Son of Charles David and Maud Sarah Dewberry, of Clapton, London.
Mne. Dewberry from Gunton Road Upper Clapton, was found dead whilst taking a bath at the TOC H Club in Chichester. A post mortem revealed that his death was thought to be due to a fall, possibly as he got out of the bath. The Coroner recorded a verdit of Accidental Death. [Source: Hampshire Telegraph].

In Memory of CH/X 113021 Marine Charles William Dewberry
No.46RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 5th February 1945 aged 20
Remembered with honour at Manor Park Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Dr. Margaret Simms].

Enlisted 2 September 1941. Trade on enlistment Garage Hand (Mechanic). Served in 3 Troop, 1 RM Engineer Commando who were attached to HQ 3 Special Service Brigade in October 1943 and deployed for active service in the Far East. Qualified as a Driver and Vehicle Mechanic (Group A).

Known as: Laurie and Dutch.
Rank: Acting Temporary Corporal.
Unit / Base: 'RM Engineer Commando'
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Service Number: PO/X107238 (T).
Timeline
02.09.1941 - 20.05.1942 RM Technical Training Depot (RMTTD).
21-05.1942 - 15.09.1943 RM Division.
16.09.1943 - 09.11.1945 RM Commando.
02.09.1944 LCpl. Holland awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
10.11.1945 - 01.12.1945 RM Technical Training Depot (RMTTD).
27.11.1945 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal.
02.12.1945 - 28.02.1946 HQ Commando Group.
01.03.1946 Portsmouth Division.
10.05.1946 Released from service Class 'A'.

Laurence Sidney Holland
b. 09.08.1922 Nottingham.
d. 08.03.2020 Mansfield, Notts.
In album Cpl. Laurence Sidney Holland, 3 Troop, 1 RM Engineer Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:07:07 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/RM+Eng+Cdo/Laurence_Holland/Laurence_Holland_1_RM_Eng_Cdo.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/RM+Eng+Cdo/Laurence_Holland/Laurence_Holland_1_RM_Eng_Cdo.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of his daughter Dr. Margaret Simms].

Enlisted 2 September 1941. Trade on enlistment Garage Hand (Mechanic). Served in 3 Troop, 1 RM Engineer Commando who were attached to HQ 3 Special Service Brigade in October 1943 and deployed for active service in the Far East. Qualified as a Driver and Vehicle Mechanic (Group A).

Known as: Laurie and Dutch.
Rank: Acting Temporary Corporal.
Unit / Base: 'RM Engineer Commando'
Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines
Service: Royal Navy
Service Number: PO/X107238.
Timeline
02.09.1941 - 20.05.1942 RM Technical Training Depot (RMTTD).
21-05.1942 - 15.09.1943 RM Division.
16.09.1943 - 09.11.1945 RM Commando.
02.09.1944 LCpl. Holland awarded 1st Good Conduct Badge.
10.11.1945 - 01.12.1945 RM Technical Training Depot (RMTTD).
27.11.1945 promoted Acting Temporary Corporal.
02.12.1945 - 28.02.1946 HQ Commando Group.
01.03.1946 Portsmouth Division.
10.05.1946 Released from service Class 'A'.

Laurence Sidney Holland
b. 09.08.1922 Nottingham.
d. 08.03.2020 Mansfield, Notts.
In album Cpl. Laurence Sidney Holland, 3 Troop, 1 RM Engineer Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:07:45 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley_SW_46RM_right.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley_SW_46RM_right.png.html
[Photo courtesy of Marine Brierley's niece Melanie].

PLY/X108818 Marine Brierley, 'Y' Troop, was wounded 11 April 1945 during the River Aller crossing.
In album 46 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:34:44 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley/Brierley_SW_46RM-full.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley/Brierley_SW_46RM-full.jpg.html
[Photo courtesy of his niece Melanie].

PLY/X108818 Marine Brierley, 'Y' Troop, 46RM Commando, was wounded (shrapnel to wrist) 11 April 1945 during the River Aller crossing. Post war painter/decorator and member of the Commando Association from Salford, Greater Manchester.

Samuel Wesley Brierley
b. 20.09.1923 Pendleton, Salford.
d. 18.12.1998 Salford.
In album Mne. Samuel Wesley Brierley, 46RM Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:43:09 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley/Brierley_SW_46RM_2.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/Brierley/Brierley_SW_46RM_2.png.html
[Photo courtesy of his niece Melanie].

PLY/X108818 Marine Brierley, 'Y' Troop, was wounded (shrapnel to wrist) 11 April 1945 during the River Aller crossing. Post war painter/decorator and member of the Commando Association from Salford, Greater Manchester.

Samuel Wesley Brierley
b. 20.09.1923 Pendleton, Salford.
d. 18.12.1998 Salford.
In album Mne. Samuel Wesley Brierley, 46RM Commando]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:44:11 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/A_E_Williams/Albert_Edward_Williams_44RM.png.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/A_E_Williams/Albert_Edward_Williams_44RM.png.html
[Photo courtesy of his son Rodney Williams].

Corporal Albert Williams, 'C' Troop, was wounded during operations at Kangaw, Burma. He died of his wounds whilst en route to Akyab onboard the hospital ship Wusueh and was buried at sea. Son of Frank and Mabel Williams; husband of Blanche Gertrude Joan Williams, of Taunton, Somerset; father of Rodney Williams aged 2 at the time.

In Memory of PLY/X109364 Corporal Albert Edward Williams
44RM Commando, Royal Marines
born 26 February 1917
died 27 January 1945
Remembered with honour Plymouth Naval Memorial.
In album Corporal Albert Edward Williams, 44RM Commando, died 27/1/45]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:30 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/44RM_section.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/44RM_section.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Rodney Williams, son of Cpl. Albert Edward 'Bert' Williams 44RM Commando].

left to right

Standing (8 men): 1-4. nk; 5. Cpl Albert Edward Williams; 6-8. nk.

Sitting row (9 men):

On the ground (2 men):


In Memory of PLY/X109364 Corporal Albert Edward Williams
44RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died of wounds 27 January 1945
Remembered with honour Plymouth Naval Memorial.
In album 44 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:49:51 +0100