THOMAS, Peter Roome

Rank: 
Captain
Unit / Base: 
40 Commando RM
'41 Independent Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Peter Thomas joined 44 Commando in Hong Kong during March 1946, just before it was redesignated as 40 Commando RM [1].
  • 1948 (Lieutenant) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine [2].
  • Korean War - (Captain) (41 Independent Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service [3].
  • Korean War - Awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished service [4].
  • Interview recorded by the Imperial War Museum. [go to recording].
Sources
[1] IWM Sound recording catalogue no. 15485
[2] London Gazette 38508, page 189.
[3] London Gazette 39230  page 2749.
[4] London Gazette 40253 page 4684.
 

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