Ken Deayton (on the left)

Ken was attached to Nos 3, 11, and 9 Commando. He was promoted as follows: L/Cpl 1939, Cpl 1941, War Subst. Sgt 30/3/42, War Subst. CSM 26/9/43.

Photo courtesy of his daughter Kathy Deayton who adds " My father trained on the Isle of Arran and went to Egypt, Cyprus, Syria and Palestine. He was in C Batallion and his army number was 6897574. He survived the war and lived in Torquay where he married and had 3 children. He passed away at home in Torquay at the age of 77 on 21st August, 1993."

Kathy adds "In Loving Memory of my Darling Daddy, Ken Deayton, a War Hero and mine. 15.12.1915 - 23.08.1993"