Alan Moss and Ken Bruce (on right as viewed)

Both Alan and Ken were from the original Liverpool Scots volunteers who went to No.4 Independent Company, then into the SS Btn., and finally No.2 Commando. Alan was CSM in No.4 Ind Coy and Ken was a Sgt. When No.2 Cdo was formed Alan became the first RSM of No.2 Commando and Ken became TSM of 5 troop. There is a troop picture showing Ken as TSM in our gallery. When the Commando moved to Ayr, George Haines took over as TSM of 5 troop. There is an additional picture of Alan with more information about how he was killed in action during Operation Chariot in the No.2 Commando In Remembrance album.

The following words were written by my father LSgt. Joe Rogers MM who was in No.4 Ind Coy and No.2 Cdo. along with Alan Moss and Ken Bruce. Against a photo of Alan Moss he writes the whole line below placing the emphasis on the 2 words at the end:

RSM Alan Moss 2 Commando "The Best"

In another type written document listing the names of the Liverpool Scots who were in No.4 Ind. Coy. and who later joined 5 troop No.2 Cdo, against the name of Alan Moss, my father LSgt Joe Rogers MM adds:

"4 Ind. Coy in Norway; became the first RSM of 2 Cdo; was killed at St Nazaire and would most certainly have been highly decorated if he had lived. MiD St Nazaire."

In Memory of 2930992 Warrant Officer Class 1 ALAN MOSS
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and No. 2 Commando
who died on 29 March 1942 at St Nazaire age 32
Remembered with honour at ESCOUBLAC-LA-BAULE WAR CEMETERY

Photo courtesy of Adrian Smith, grandson of RSM Alan Moss. Posted by Pete R.