HOWGILL, Colin Humphrey Cowley

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Rank: 
Colonel
Unit / Base: 
'42 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Colin Howgill received a Mention in Despatches recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1976 - 31st January 1977 [1].
  • 17 August 1979 promoted Acting Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 1980 Commanding Officer 42 Commando RM in the New Hebrides [3].
  • 15 April 1989 (Colonel) to Retired List [4].
Source
[1] London Gazette 47258, page 8411.
[2] London Gazette 47996, page 13891.
[3] RM Historical Society online timeline.
[4] London Gazette 51713, page 4912.
 
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