HARRISON, Ian Stewart

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Rank: 
Major General
Unit / Base: 
40 Commando RM
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards: 
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Mentioned in Despatches
Died : 
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Age: 
88
Captain Ian Harrison received a Mention in Despatches announced on 27 April 1951 for distinguished service in operations in Malaya [1].
  • 30 June 1959 (Lieutenant Colonel) promoted from Second in Command to Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
  • 13 June 1970 (Major General) appointed C.B. (Military Division) [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
[2] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Major J.C. Beadle MBE, MC.
[3] London Gazette 45117, page 6366.
 
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RM Commandos 1946 - present
40 Commando RM
Malaysia and Brunei

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