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[Photo from the collection of Lt Angus Ferguson, No 9 Commando, courtesy of his son Gregor Ferguson].

Initials given only as J.G. This likely to be Pte Joe Nixon see this image Joe Nixon
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Diane Haddock via John Charlton].

14701610 Fusilier Hayes enlisted into the Lancashire Fusiliers in 1942. He volunteered for the Commandos and was attached No.9 Commando. Active service included Salerno (Operation Avalanche) and Lake Comacchio (Operation Roast). Post war relocated to Heysham in Lancashire where he was employed by Shell in their refinery facility there for the remainder of his working life.

Ian Hope Hayes
b. 28.03.1924 Bingley, W.Yorks.
d. 25.09.2022 Chester, Cheshire.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Michael].

14376191 Fusilier Richardson enlisted 3 December 1942 and was posted to 69 Primary Training Wing. Initially served in the Royal Artillery before transferring to the Royal Fusiliers in 1943. Deployed overseas March 1944 for operations with the British North African Force.
Volunteered for and attached to No.9 Commando on 13 November 1944 operating in Italy and the Adriatic as part of the Central Mediterranean Force. 13-20 January 1945 admitted to 93 General Hospital at Barletta, Italy. Rejoined No.9 Commando 21 January 1945. Remained with No.9 Commando until returning to the UK on 26 June 1945. Posted No.2 Commando 9 August 1945. Permanently attached to 2/4 Essex Regiment 26 November 1945 before transferring to The Buffs and posted to the Middle East Force from February 1946, returning to the UK April 1947. Released to Royal Army Reserve 12 August 1947.

Michael John Richardson
b. 25.09.1924 Wigan
d. --.08.2003 Wigan.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Robert Ison].

Royal Fusiliers; s/n 6462661. Post war member of the Commando Association.

George Ison
b. 22.09.1921 St. Pancras, London.
d. 28.06.1996 Dawlish, Devon.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Robert Ison].

Royal Fusiliers; s/n 6462661. Post war member of the Commando Association.

George Ison
b. 22.09.1921 St. Pancras, London.
d. 28.06.1996 Dawlish, Devon.
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[Published in the London Opinion magazine circa Feb.1940/41. Photo courtesy of his great nephew David Shipman].

In Memory of 2881130 Lance Sergeant Leonard Alfred Wade
Gordon Highlanders and No.9 Commando
who died aged 27 on 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Remembered with honour on the Cassino Memorial.
Son of Mrs. M. Wade of Hullbridge, Essex.
His name is amongst others on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito itself.

Note. A Memorial Hall in Hullbridge near Hockley was dedicated to Lance Sergeant Wade and his fellow Commandos in 1946 and named the Leonard Wade Memorial Club. Mrs.Laycock, wife of Maj. Gen. R.E. Laycock DSO made the formal dedication.
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[Photo courtesy of his great nephew David Shipman].

In Memory of 2881130 Lance Sergeant Leonard Alfred Wade
Gordon Highlanders and No.9 Commando
who died aged 27 on 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Remembered with honour on the Cassino Memorial.
Son of Mrs. M. Wade of Hullbridge, Essex.
His name is amongst others on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito itself.

Note. A Memorial Hall in Hullbridge near Hockley was dedicated to Lance Sergeant Wade and his fellow Commandos in 1946 and named the Leonard Wade Memorial Club. Mrs.Laycock, wife of Maj. Gen. R.E. Laycock DSO made the formal dedication.
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[Photo courtesy of his great nephew David Shipman].

In Memory of 2881130 Lance Sergeant Leonard Alfred Wade
Gordon Highlanders and No.9 Commando
who died aged 27 on 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy.
Remembered with honour on the Cassino Memorial.
Son of Mrs. M. Wade of Hullbridge, Essex.
His name is amongst others on a Marble Roll of Honour on Monte Ornito itself.

Note. A Memorial Hall in Hullbridge near Hockley was dedicated to Lance Sergeant Wade and his fellow Commandos in 1946 and named the Leonard Wade Memorial Club. Mrs.Laycock, wife of Maj. Gen. R.E. Laycock DSO made the formal dedication.
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[Image credit: Mearns Leader 21 January 1944, page8].

In Memory of 2754382 Lance Sergeant Duncan Dundas,
Black Watch and No.9 Commando,
who was killed in action Italy aged 30
Remembered with honour Cassino Memorial.
Son of James and Isabella Dundas; husband of Sheila Henrietta Dundas, of Kirkcudbright.

The date of his death coincides with Operation Partridge.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Alex].

2991573 Pte. Alex McKenzie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders attached to No.9 Commando, was wounded 9 March 1944 during operations in Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Girvan, Ayrshire.
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