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In 2008 the existing 59 Independent Commando Squadron RE was expanded to form a Regiment. After a 2012 Government review of Army manpower, the Regiment was reduced in size to form three squadrons.
59 Independent Commando Sqn. RE
Formed in 1971 converting to 24 Commando Engineer Regiment in 2008.
COLLINS, Trevor
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Staff Sergeant Trevor Collins received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the operations in the South Atlantic in 1982.
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12852.
Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982 edition.
DICKINSON, A.S.
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Major Dickinson assumed the appointment of Officer Commanding 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers on 7 November 1997.
[Source: Globe and Laurel Nov/Dec. 1997.]
GANDHI, Pradeep Kumar
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Sapper Pradeep Gandhi, 59 Commando Sqn., RE, died during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Extract found on a website written by D. Mac,Hertfordshire.
GILLON, Roy
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Lance Corporal Roy Gillon received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War [1].
HENDICOTT, Robert Charles
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Lieutenant Robert Hendicott was the Commander of a Troop attached to the 1st Bn. Welsh Guards during the Falklands War.
HORAN, Lee Stephen
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Sapper Lee Horan received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
JONES, Christopher
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Sapper Christopher Jones, 59 Commando Sqn., RE, attached to 45 Commando RM, died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
LIVINGSTONE, Clive Ralph
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Lieutenant Clive Livingstone received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War [1].
MACDONALD, Roderick
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Major Roderick MacDonald, Squadron Commander, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service throughout the Falklands War in 1982.
MAHER, John Daniel
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Lance Corporal John Maher received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War [1].
MARNER, Steven
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Corporal Steven Marner received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to
MELIA, Michael
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Corporal Michael Melia was killed by small arms fire during operations in the Falklands at Goose Green.
Sources
AFM ROH
Commando Branch of the REA.
MILAD, Hamze
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Corporal Hamze Milad, attached to the Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch) received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 58396, page 10412.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
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