ROBERTS, David Lister
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Rank:
Captain (later Major)
Unit / Base:
43RM Commando
40 Commando RM
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Captain David Roberts received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service whilst serving with 43RM Commando in the Mediterranean during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1945 [1] [2].
- Also served at the Commando Mountain Warfare Training Centre [3][3a].
- 27 April 1951 (Captain) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Desptaches for distinguished service in operations in Malaya [4][5].
- Member of the Commando Association from Falmouth, Cornwall [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37394, page 6157.
[2] Commando Subaltern at War, author Lieut. W.G. Jenkins DSO, 43RM Cdo.
[3] Commando Association newsletter 24 (1957).
[3a] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 56 (1973).
[4] London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
[5] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Maj. J.C. Beadle MBE, MC.
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