https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/
Additional photos of WW2 RM Commandos are in the Nos 1 and 4 Special Service Brigade Galleries [View Here]

nb. Unlike today, in WW2 not all Royal Marines were Commandos. Therefore photos must be of individuals whose Commando service has been established, or in the case of troop or group photos, where the image is clearly of commandos rather than RM Battalion images. Exceptions to this are at the discretion of the site administrators.

Add new photos or place a comment against a photo. [View Here].

All photos subject of copyright © 2010 CVA. Contact the CVA for further details]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:23:21 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/397-35/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units.jpg https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/ 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
In album 46 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:03:53 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/RM+Eng+Cdo/Laurence_Holland/Laurie_Holland_RM_Eng_Cdo.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/RM+Eng+Cdo/Laurence_Holland/Laurie_Holland_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 (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 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/44RM_Commando_C_Troop.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/44RM_Commando_C_Troop.JPG.html
[Photo courtesy of Rodney Williams, son of Cpl. Albert Edward 'Bert' Williams 44RM Commando].

left to right

Top row (16 men):

2nd row (15 men):

3rd row (seated)(12 men): 1-9. nk; 10. Cpl Albert Edward Williams; 11-12. nk

Bottom row (6 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 12:50:19 +0100 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/A_E_Williams/Albert_Edward_Williams_44RM.JPG.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/44+RM+Cdo_001/A_E_Williams/Albert_Edward_Williams_44RM.JPG.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 12:45:34 +0100