Middle East Commando

Does anyone have any info on these units? Looking in particular for information on their involvement in the battles in Crete.

This is way outside my area of knowledge so any information or guidance would be most appreciated.

thanks

Mark

 

According to Charles Messneger's history of the Commandos, part of No 50 commando joined "Layforce" which was supposed to be landed to recapture Malame airfield but ended up as the rearguard at Sphakia - as per the Men at Arms pbook 2

 

Thank you for that . It makes sense as the chap I am interested in was pow 2 June 1941.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Middle-East-Commandos-Charles-Messenger/dp/0718306457

Best source on ME Commando.

 

Thank you I have ordered a copy.

 

More about them can be found on the Commando Veterans Archive here: Middle East Commandos | ͏

Crete : 'Rearguard action on Crete' | ͏
(Click on 'What links here' for some Commandos involved at Crete)

 

Courtesy of The Tank Museum, I now have a copy of Murray’s Tracer card.
Can anyone translate please?

 

This is him MURRAY, Alfred | ͏