SIDWELL, Richard Charles
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Rank:
Colonel
Unit / Base:
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Captain Richard Charles Sidwell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service during operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24 June to 23 December 1965 [1].
- 1 July 1960 (Lieutenant) promoted Captain [2].
- 31 December 1971 (Major) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [3].
- 1976 relinquishes post of Commanding Officer Commando Logistic Regiment [3a].
- 12 June 1976 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [4].
- 5 November 1976 promoted Acting Colonel [5].
- 31 December 1976 promoted Colonel [6].
- 7 August 1979 appointed Aide-de-Camp to the Queen [7].
- 9 September 1979 to Retired List and re-employed A.D.C [8].
- 5 April 1980 reverts to Retired List on ceasing to be re-employed [9].
- 1980 Chairman of Royal Marines Association [3a].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 43994, page 6129.
[2] London Gazette 42058, page 4038.
[3] London Gazette 45575, page 646.
[3a] RMHS website.
[4] London Gazette 46919, page 8019.
[5] London Gazette 47050, page 14418.
[6] London Gazette 47137, page 1422.
[7] London Gazette 47904, page 9000.
[8] London Gazette 47962, page 12046.
[9] London Gazette 48155, page 5612.
[9] London Gazette 48155, page 5612.
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