AHERN, Gerard
Marine Gerard Ahern died whilst a prisoner of war in Korea.
41 Independent Commando
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ALDRICH, Arthur James
Marine Arthur Aldrich was captured near Wonsan in August 1951. He died in Pak's Palace POW Camp, Korea.
ALDRIDGE, Dennis Leolin Samuel St Maur
7 January 1949 Captain Dennis Aldridge was appointed MBE (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March, 1948 - 30th July, 1948. [1]
18 May 1951 Captain (Local Major) Aldridge MBE was awarded the MC for gallant and distinguished service with 41 Independent Commando, RM, in operations in Korea. [2]
BABB, Ronald Benjamin
Corporal Ronald Babb died during operations in Korea.
Extract from the Western Morning News - Thursday 12 October 1950
BAKER, Roy
Corporal Roy Baker, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
BARNES, Charles Ernest
Sgt. Charles Barnes died during operations at Hodo Pando, Korea.
BELSEY, Jarvis Edward
Cpl. Jarvis Belsey died during operations in Korea.
DAVIES, Ronald George
Cpl. Davies was accidentally killed by ROK soldiers at Haguro-Ri, Korea.
[Source: Devon Heritage/41 Independent (Royal Marine) Commando Memorial plaque]
GARNER, Ivan
Mne. Garner died during operations in Korea.
GRAHAM, John Lewin
Mne. Graham died during operations in Korea.
GRANT, Ferris Nelson
Major Ferris Grant, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer, decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
In H.M. The Queen's birthday honours of January 1967 the then Major General Ferris Nelson Grant was appointed C.B.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 40253 page 4684.
London Gazettes Supp. 44210, page 2.
HAMBLETON, Charles Frederick
Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Hambleton, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
HARWOOD, John Gordon
Lieut. Harwood died during operations in Korea. He is shown on the AFM ROH as buried at Tui Bong Cemetery, Yo-Do Island, Wonsan Harbour, Korea. His name is also on the memorial plaque at Pusan.
HEARD, Lewis Anthony
Mne. Heard died of dysentery while a POW at Camp 10 Kaggye, Korea.
HILL, Christopher Reginald Bernard
Cpl. Hill died whilst a Prisoner of War in Korea.
HILLS, Stanley Edward Herbert
Mne. Hills died whilst a prisoner of war in Korea.
HITCHMAN, Keith David
The exact circumstances of the death of Mne Hitchman are not known to this archive.
JAUNCEY, William Leonard James
Mne. Jauncey was killed during operations in Korea.
JONES, Peter Raymond
Mne. Jones was killed during an amphibious landing from the USS Perch on the coast above Hungnam and west of Tanchon.
The operation, the first by by a troop of the Commando, was to destroy an enemy railroad installation which they achieved in doing. However in a firefight that ensued when guards were alerted Mne. Jones was killed. Later, at a solemn ceremony on board the USS Perch his body was committed to the deep with full military honours.
KNOCK, Douglas Alexander
Surg. Lieut. Knock was attached to 41 Independent Commando RM at the time of his death in Korea. He was killed whilst the Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B. Drysdale , heading out from Koto-ri in an attempt to relieve allied forces at Hagaru-ri. This was during what later became known as the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
LANSDOWNE, Arthur John
Marine Arthur Lansdowne, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
MAILL, Joseph Jeremiah
Sergeant Joseph Maill, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
MCCOURT, Joseph
Marine Joseph McCourt from Hamilton was killed during operations in Korea. [1]+[2]
MELLING, Harry
Mne. Melling died whilst a prisoner of war in Korea.
MOON, Sidney James
Sergeant Sidney Moon, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
NEEDS, Robert James
Mne. Needs died whilst a Prisoner of War in Korea.
NICHOLLS, Reuben
Mne. Nicholls died whilst attempting to escape having been taken Prisoner of War in Korea.
The following entry is from the RMA on their Facebook page
REUBEN NICHOLLS RM, 1925-51 Award of the Elizabeth Cross.
OVENS, Patrick John
Lieut. Ovens served at the CBTC and is shown in a photo entitled "Commando Basic Training Centre - Officers Mess - 1945." He joined 46RM Commando shortly before it was disbanded.
Post war he served as a Captain with 41 Independent Commando RM in Korea being awarded the Military Cross in 1951 for " gallant and distinguished service". [1]
PARKINSON-CUMINE, Ralph Nicholas
Capt. Parkinson-Cumine MC, 'B' troop, was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Korea.
POUNDS, Edgar George Derek
Captain Edgar Pounds, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war [1).
RAINE, Denis
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Denis Raine was attached to 41 Ind. Commando RM at the time of his death in Korea. He had volunteered to accompany Surgeon Lieutenant Knock and was taken prisoner at Chosin . He was killed whilst attempting to escape.
SKELTON, Stanley
Mne. Skelton died whilst a Prisoner of War in Korea.
SOUTHWORTH, Ronald
Cpl. Southworth was killed during operations in Korea.
STRAIN, Eric
Mne. Strain died during operations in Korea.
STRAY, Dennis Wilfred
Mne. Dennis Stray died during operations in Korea.
THOMAS, Peter Roome
In March 1946 Lieutenant Peter Thomas joined 44 Commando in Hong Kong just before it was redesignated as 40 Commando RM [1].
TROTT, Charles Edwin
Cpl. Charles Trott died during operations in Korea.
WALKER, William Arthur
Mne. Walker died during operations in Korea.
WHITING, Jack
Sergeant Jack Whiting, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
WOOLDRIDGE, Royston
Mne. Wooldridge died during operations in Korea.
WYETH, Kenneth
Mne. Wyeth died wilst a prisoner of War having been captured during operations at Chosin on the 29th November 1950.
[AFM ROH / Admiralty announcement in The Times published 14th April 1951 / BKVA website]
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