NORCOCK, Peter Lawrence
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Rank:
Colonel
Unit / Base:
'42 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Major Peter Norcock was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during the War in the Far East [1].
- 1948 (Major) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March, 1948 - 30th July, 1948 [2].
- 1 January 1954 (Lieutenant Colonel) Appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
- 1956 (Lieutenant Colonel, OC 42 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Operations in the Near East, Oct. - Dec., 1956 [4].
- 1958 promoted Colonel [5].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37603, page 2886.
[2] London Gazette 38508, page 189.
[3] London Gazette 40053, page 6.
[4] London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
[4] Globe and Laurel May 1982, page 159.
[5] London Gazette 41330, page 1509.
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