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[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 Marine Brierley's niece Melanie].

PLY/X108818 Marine Brierley, 'Y' Troop, was wounded 11 April 1945 during the River Aller crossing.
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[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.
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[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.
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Lynda Wild].

CH/X114493 Marine Royston Wild 46RM Commando.
Royston Wild enlisted into the Royal Marines on 4 May 1943 aged 18. There followed postings at the RM Depot, Lympstone, the RM Infantry Training Centre, the RM Holding Company, and 22 Training Bn., before being attached to the Holding Operational Commando and posted to the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry from 11 April 1944 to 19 May 1944.
Wounded twice in action. 20 August 1944, near Dozoule, Normandy, High Explosive shrapnel wounds, evacuated to hospital later rejoining 46RM Commando; and 18 April 1945, near Winsen, Germany, gunshot wounds, evacuated by air from 86 British General Hospital to the UK. Transferred to the Worcester Royal Infirmary and then to the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Salop. Nominally transferred to Chatham Division whilst in hospital. Medically discharged 21 November 1947.

Royston Wild
b. 12.01.1925 Eccles, Lancashire.
d. 02.06.1971 Branahuie Loch, Lewis.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Robin Minchin].

From the Navy Lists, 46RM Cdo War Diary. and the Story of 46RM Cdo (Johnson RM)
18.02.1941 - appointed 2nd Lieut.
18.08.1941 - appointed Lieut
Feb 1942 - Signal Officer 9th Bn. RM.
Apr. 1942 - 103 RM Brigade.
Oct. 1942 - 102 RM Brigade.
Apr. 1943 - 102 RM Brigade.
Aug. 1943 - appointed Act. Temp. Capt. and Signal Officer 46RM Commando.
11.06.1944 - 46RM Commando, 'Y' Troop, wounded at Rots, Normandy.
Oct. 1944 - RM Holding Commando.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Colin Stancombe].

Record being updated. More to follow.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Colin Stancombe].

Christopher Stancombe enlisted as a boy on 22 June 1926 aged 14. After the formation of 46RM Commando in August 1943 he became Troop Sergeant Major of 'B' Troop. Captured on 11 June 1944 during operations at Rots, France, but managed to escape for 4 hours before being recaptured on 12 June 1944. He also escaped from camp on 10 April 1945 before being returned to camp on the 19th.
RM Registry/Service Number: CH/X271
P.O.W. number: 80677
P.O.W. camps: Dulag 194, Nancy, France; Stalag XII-A (12A), Limburg Germany; Marlag and Milag Nord, Westertimke, Germany.
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[Photo credit: The Family of Jock Letham including his son John and his daughter Jean].
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[Credit: The Family of Jock Letham including his son John and his daughter Jean.].

CH/X110283 Marine John 'Jock' Letham served in 46RM Commando 'A' Troop in WWII. He was a professional goalkeeper who played for Hereford United F.C. Jock had five children.

Extract from Bulls News, Pedigree Hereford FC website, 26 October 2011.
The late Ron Parrott, formerly Hereford United historian, recalled "Young Jock signed for United from Dartford in 1949/50 and spent three seasons at Edgar Street. During the first season he was in contention for the keeper’s jersey with Percy Lovett. Both were exceptional custodians and reliable performers and there was little to choose between them. Jock made exactly 100 appearances for the club".

John 'Jock' Letham
b. 06.01.1924 Coatbridge, Scotland.
d. 22.10.2011 Romford, Essex.

Additional sources
Nominal Roll in The Story of 46 Commando, Royal Marines, by Captain P.K.W. Johnson, RM".
List of RM Commandos from RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
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