My understanding is that Layforce was comprised of 7, 8, 11 & 51/52 Commando. I was wondering when they came together in the Western Desert? How long they stayed there. (Some went to Crete May 1941). And what a Commando Battalion war establishment for the Middle East looked like. Can anyone help with any of the above please.
John. That is very helpful, thank you! Just a couple of questions remaining. What is the Home Commando War Establishment? When did 11 Commando leave N.A for Cyprus? When did 7, 8 & 50/52 Commando return to N.A from Crete? Thanks again. David.
David They returned to North Africa, landing in Egypt, on the 1st June. As to your other questions I'm afraid that I don't have the answers to hand at present. John
David Not directly associated to your questions but you might find the attached lecture by Laycock of interest John
Skip I'm afraid that I copied this many years ago before I got into the habit of recording the yellow retrieval card at the start of each file that I copied. However I'm fairly certain that it comes from DEFE 2/711B John