SOMERVILLE, Nigel John Powell

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Rank: 
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit / Base: 
'45 Commando RM'
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
N029204N
Honours & Awards: 
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Nigel Somerville was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
  • 2009 (Major) received a Mention in Dispatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [2].
  • 2010 (Major) awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afganistan [3].
  • 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [4].
Source
[1] London Gazette 57070, page 12067 published 30 September 2003.
[2] London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.
[3] London Gazette 59554, page 18536 published 24 September 2010.
[4] London Gazette 59860, page 14180.
 
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RM Commandos 1946 - present
45 Commando RM
Afghanistan

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