LITSTER, Alan

Rank: 
Brigadier
Unit / Base: 
'Fleet Protection Group RM'
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
N028222V
Lieutenant (Local Captain) Alan Litster was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1996 to 31st March 1997 [1].
  • 11 September 2009 (Lieutenant Colonel)  appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [2].
  • 9 May 2011 promoted Colonel [3].
  • 2011 [Colonel] Commanding Officer Fleet Protection Group RM [4].
  • 9 September 2020 promoted Brigadier [5].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 54969, page 13689.
[2] London Gazette 59182, page 15639.
[3] London Gazette 59784, page 9237.
[4] Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 2011 edition.
[5] London Gazette 63191, page 20334.
 

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