Ronald Simmons
Pictured with his son Malcolm.
In 1940 CH/X2889 Mne. Ronald Simmons served on board HMS Southampton engaged in North Sea Patrols. In 1942 he volunteered for the first Royal Marine Commando unit to be formed which was at that time simply called the 'Royal Marine Commando'. He participated on the Dieppe raid 19 August 1942. He was reported missing in action but later found to have been captured and he spent the rest of the war as a prisoner at Stalag XI-A (also known as Stalag 341) in Germany. Shortly after his capture his commando unit was re designated as 40RM Commando.
His son Malcolm adds “I've recently found out he served in Palestine post war. I have his medal and by this time he was a Corporal.”
Ronald Simmons
b. 08-12-1921
d. 11-02-1976
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