No. 7 Commando
| No. 7 Commando | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Raiding |
| Size | ~ 500 officers and men |
| Part of | Layforce |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Insignia | |
| Combined Operations Shoulder Patch | |
No. 7 Commando was a unit of the British Commandos and part of the British Army during the Second World War. The commando was formed in August 1940 in the United Kingdom. No. 7 Commando was transferred to the Middle East as part of Layforce. Committed to the Battle of Crete, it suffered heavy casualties, after which it was disbanded.