CANDLISH, Edgar Robert
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Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
3 Commando Bde. Air Squadron
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
P031726H
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant Edgar Candlish received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during the landings at San Carlos, East Falkland, May 1982. He was crewman of a Gazelle helicopter which was forced to ditch in the sea after the pilot was wounded by enemy fire.
Sgt. Candlish managed to tow the wounded pilot 600 yards back to the shore and render first aid until relieved by medical orderlies.
Sgt. Candlish managed to tow the wounded pilot 600 yards back to the shore and render first aid until relieved by medical orderlies.
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
National Archives file WO373/188/207.
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