No. 3 Commando
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| Founded | 1940 |
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| Part of | 1st Special Service Brigade |
| Type of business | Commando |
| Role | Special Forces |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Operation Overlord | |
| Notable commanders | John Durnford-Slater |
| Peter Young | |
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| ID | 3013077 |
About No. 3 Commando
No. 3 Commando was a battalion-sized Commando unit raised by the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in July 1940 from volunteers for special service, it was the first such unit to carry the title of "Commando".