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Ronald Simmons
b. 08-12-1921
d. 11-02-1976]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:42:06 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/72485-6/Simmons.png https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/ https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne_+Ronald+Simmons+King_s+Squad+photo.jpeg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne_+Ronald+Simmons+King_s+Squad+photo.jpeg.html
This photo is Royal Marines pre commando. Mne. Simmons is in the 1st row of Marines standing behind those seated. He is 3rd in from the right

Ronald Simmons, a Metal Trimmer from Essex, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 14 February 1939. He served on HMS Southampton engaged in North Sea Patrols before volunteering in 1942 for the newly raised 'RM Commando' (later re-designated 40RM Commando). Marine Simmons was wounded and a prisoner of war on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe France. Post war served in Palestine, rank Corporal.

Ronald Simmons
b. 08-12-1921
d. 11-02-1976
In album Mne. Ronald Simmons]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:38:59 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne+Ronald+Simmons+with+his+son.PNG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne+Ronald+Simmons+with+his+son.PNG.html
Pictured with his son Malcolm.
Ronald Simmons, a Metal Trimmer from Essex, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 14 February 1939. He served on HMS Southampton engaged in North Sea Patrols before volunteering in 1942 for the newly raised 'RM Commando' (later re-designated 40RM Commando). Marine Simmons was wounded and a prisoner of war on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe France. Post war served in Palestine, rank Corporal.

Ronald Simmons
b. 08-12-1921
d. 11-02-1976
In album Mne. Ronald Simmons]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:38:12 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne+Ronald+Simmons+mising+letter.jpeg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/40+RM+Cdo/Simmons/Mne+Ronald+Simmons+mising+letter.jpeg.html
Ronald Simmons, a Metal Trimmer from Essex, enlisted into the Royal Marines on 14 February 1939. He served on HMS Southampton engaged in North Sea Patrols before volunteering in 1942 for the newly raised 'RM Commando' (later re-designated 40RM Commando). Marine Simmons was wounded and a prisoner of war on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe France. Post war served in Palestine, rank Corporal.

Ronald Simmons
b. 08-12-1921
d. 11-02-1976
In album Mne. Ronald Simmons]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:37:33 +0100