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Displaying 1 - 295 of 295ABBOTT, Grant Paul
ADAMS, Mark
ADAMS, Ross William
ALEXANDER, Samuel Giles William

ANDERSON, Bruce William Drysdale
- 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
ANRUDE, Jack

ARMSTRONG, Liam Peter

AUGUSTIN, Oliver Richard

Lieutenant Oliver Augustin and Marine Alexander MC of 42 Commando RM were killed by an Improvised Explosive Device whilst on patrol in the Loy Mandeh area of the Nad-e Ali district in Helmand province, Afghanistan. [Source: MOD]
BALLANCE, John
BARTLE, Richard Kevin
BARTLETT, Paul Joseph

Sergeant Paul Bartlett, S.B.S., died whilst taking part in operations in the Sangin valley, northern Helmand Province. [Source: MOD]
BATEMAN, Richard
BIRCH, Marc John

Corporal Marc Birch died whilst deployed on operations with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Group, Royal Marines. The company was conducting an operation alongside Afghan National Army troops to dominate areas posing a dangerous threat to British forces and the local Afghan population.
BIRDSALL, Steven James

BIRRELL, Stuart Martin
- 2007 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
BISPHAM, Matthew

BOGLE, Dexter
BOWRA, Mark Andrew
BRACKSTONE, David Ashley
BRIDGER, Brian
Colour Sergeant Brian Bridger was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.
BROOKS, Spencer James
Corporal Spencer Brooks received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2009.
BROWN, Adam Robert

Marine Adam Brown died during operations in Afghanistan.
He was conducting a reassurance patrol as part of 3 Troop, Alpha Company 40 RM Cdo., to provide security for the locals in the area. At approximately 1750hrs on Sunday 1 August, there was an explosion in the vicinity of his patrol base and he was killed instantly in the blast. [Source: MOD]
BROWN, Christopher Charles
- 30 Sept 1987 promoted Major [3].
BROWN, Leonard Anthony
BROWN, Stuart Anthony
BUCHANAN, Craig Andrew

BURGESS, George
BURNS, Stephen
BURRELL, Aleck Michael George
- 2nd September 2012 to retired list [2].
CANTERBURY, Derrin Mark
- 4 January 2016 commissioned Lieutenant and appointed to the Trained Strength 17 March 2016 [2].
- 4 January 2018 promoted Captain [3].
CANTRILL, Richard John
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel, 42 Commando, RM [2].
-
2014 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
CARNS, Alistair Scott
CARTER, Kevin Charles
CASEY, Christopher Raymond
CAVILL, Niki Richard Dalgliesh

CHEESEMAN, Daniel James Edward

- 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 2012 Chief of Staff, HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM [3].
CHEESEMAN, Kevin John
CHICKEN, Simon Timothy
- 2001 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 45 Commando Group [2].
CHURCHWARD, Matthew
CINAVILAKEBA, Eroni Sikavou Bulabalavu
CLARICOATES, Daniel
CLARK, Ross Ashworth


COLES, Russell Howard
CONNOLLY, Noel Gerard
CORCORAN, Matthew
COWE, Michael
CRAWFORD, Adam Timothy Stephen
CROOKES, Jonathan David Thomas

CROUCHER, Matthew

CUNDY, Robert Graham
CURLEY, Stephen Paul

Corporal Stephen Curley died in an explosion whilst conducting a foot patrol in the Sangin area to reassure the local nationals and understand their concerns. [Source: MOD]
CURRY, Thomas Geoffrey

CURTIS, Daniel Gad
- 30 December 2017 (Colour Sergeant) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
DANBY, Ian Paul
DARBYSHIRE, Steven William

DARLEY, Matthew Edward
DAVIES, Damian Jonathan

DAVIS, Edward Grant Martin
- 28 November 2011 promoted Major General [3].
DAVIS, Owen Edward

DAY, Tony Kenneth
DECHOW, William Ernest
- 4 July 2006 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [2].
- 21 June 2011 promoted Brigadier [3].
DEERING, Robert Christopher

DEWAR, Duncan Andrew
- Commanding Officer, 45 Commando Group [1a].
- 31 December 2013 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
DOWLEN, Henry

- Surg. Lt. H. T. B. Dowlen, was initially Commissioned on 1 July 2002 and appointed to the Trained Strength of the Royal Navy Medical Branch on 18th February 2008 [2].
DOWNEY, Christopher Terrence
DRINKWATER, Ross
- 1 October 2012 promoted Major [2].
- 30 June 2020 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [3].
DRISCOLL, Robert Alfred
DUNSTAN, Neil David

Marine Neil Dunstan was killed by an explosion in the Garmsir District of southern Helmand, at 1647 hrs local time, while operating as part of Task Force Helmand's Information Exploitation Group. He was taking part in a routine joint patrol with soldier
DUTTON, James Benjamin
DWYER, James Edward

Lance Bombardier James Dwyer died whilst on a patrol in Southern Helmand province when the vehicle he was driving struck an anti-tank mine. [Source: MOD]
DWYER, Ruairi
- 2015 (Colour Sergeant) Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [2].
ELMS, Liam Michael

EVANS, Tony

Marine Tony Evans died during operations in Afghanistan. He and Marine Georgie Sparks, both of J Company, had been conducting a foot patrol to the north-west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.
FAIRBROTHER, David

FARRANT, Alexander James MacNeil
FELLOWS, Steven James

Lance Corporal Steven Fellows was part of a patrol in the Green Zone south of Forward Operating Base Jackson when a Jackal vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in the Helmand River Wadi. All three of the vehicle occupants were wounded with LCpl Fellows’ position as the vehicle commander taking the full brunt of the explosion.
FIDLER, John Quentin
FISHER, Daniel
FISHER, Daniel Alan
FISHER, Shane David
FORBES, Duncan Graham
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 58396, page 10412.
FORD, Matthew Christopher

FOSTER, Nicholas Paul
- 30 June 2014 promoted Lt. Colonel [2].
FRISBY, Lewis William
FRY, Robert Alan
- 1978 (Lieutenant) received Mention In Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].
FULLER, James Andrew Murray
FYFE, Steven Daniel
GADIE, Philip
GALACKI, Toni
GILHOOLY, Duncan
GILL, Martin Joseph
GLANCY, James Alexander
GOODMAN, William
GOSTICK, Dale Edward

Marine Dale Gostick died whilst serving as a Viking operator in 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, at the Sangin crossing of the Helmand River, southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. His troop were returning to their Forward Operating Base, after providing essential support to 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) Battle Group, when the Viking he was driving struck a suspected mine.
GROVES, Richard Geoffrey
GUTTERIDGE, Tobias
HALL, Simon Jeremy
HAMMOND, Mark Christopher
HANSON, Sven Christopher
HARRIS, Tristan
- 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HARRISON, Christopher Lewis

HARRISON, Matthew Thomas

HARRISON, Thomas
Acting Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison, Company Intelligence Marine, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his exceptional service in providing his Company with first class intelligence that enabled them to make a major contribution to campaign success in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013.
HART, David Charles

HART, Jonathan Paul
HASLAM, Craig
HEDGES, Justin William
-
1 July 2016 (Colonel) promoted Brigadier [2].
HEWETT, Alan
HOGBEN, Richard
Leading Medical Assistant Richard Hogben RN, attached 3 Commando Brigade RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009.
HOLLAND, Jonathan Mark

HOLLINGTON, Richard Humphrey

HOLLOWAY, Richard

HOLMES, Matthew John

- 19 March 2013 (Colonel) promoted Brigadier [2].
- 9 May 2018 promoted Major General [3].
HOOK, David Arnold

- 2009 (Brigadier) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [2].
- 3 October 2011 promoted Major General [3].
HOOLE, Alexander
HORAN, Lee Stephen
Sapper Lee Horan received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
HORROCKS, James
HOTINE, Anthony Dean

HOULTRAM, Lee Andrew

- July 2008 received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan [3].
HOYLE, Wayne Anthony
- 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
- 1 January 2016 promoted Captain [3].
JACKSON, Mark Anthony
JACKSON, Matthew John Andrew

- 2011 Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
JAMES, Paul Melvyn
- 22 August 2011 promoted Colonel [2].
- 30 August 2017 to retired list [3].
JANZEN, Alexander Nicholas
JENKINS, Gwyn
JENNINGS, Richard David

JENNINGS, Tomasz Nicholas

Captain Tomasz Jennings died during operations in Afghanistan.
JONES, Hefin
JONES, Michael Peter
Corporal Michael Jones died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He joined the Royal Marines aged 18 on 8 February 1999. Through eight years of meritorious service, he served on operations in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. [Source: MOD]
JONES, Robert Daniel
KNOWLES, Mark Stuart
LANE, Roger Guy Tyson
- 1990 he received a second Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].
- 31 December 1993 (Major) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
LASKI, Michael

Marine Michael Laski died of the wounds he sustained in action on 23 February 2009 to the north of Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan. He passed away peacefully at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham on 25 February 2009 with his family beside him.
LAWTON, Peter
LAYTON, David William
LAYTON, Jason
LEAVER, Andrew
- 12 August 2014 (Warrant Officer 2) awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2].
- Promoted Warrant Officer 1 [3].
LEE, Oliver Andrew
LEWIS, Aaron Leslie

Lieutenant Aaron Lewis was fatally wounded by a bullet fired from outside the forward operating base Armadillo in Gereshk, Afghanistan.
LEWIS, Ross
LIMB, Thomas James
LISON, Adam
LITSTER, Alan
LLOYD, Wayne Robert
LOCKWOOD, Lewis

Marine Lewis Lockwood was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan In 2010.
LUCAS, Alexander James

MABROUK, Adam
MACKIE, Jason Robert Frederick

Marine Jason Mackie was supporting IX Company of the Welsh Guards when his vehicle struck an explosive device in the Basharan area of central Helmand, Afghanistan. The explosion killed Marine Mackie instantly and also injured his crew mate. At the time of his death Marine Mackie was serving as a Viking All-Terrain Vehicle Operator in 3rd Armoured Support Troop (AST) of the Armoured Support Grou
MACKIN, Travis

Marine Travis Mackin, Communications Squadron, United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group, died in an ied explosion in Kajaki, northern Helmand province, during a joint patrol with Victor Company, 45 Commando Group Royal
MAGOWAN, Robert Andrew

- 2002 posted 42 Commando as Second in Command, deploying to both Kuwait and Iraq for Operation TELIC 1 [1].
MALONE, Bradley

MANLEY, Carl David

MANNING, Duncan
MANUEL, John Henry

Sergeant John Manuel died whilst deployed on operations with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Group, Royal Marines. The company was conducting an operation alongside Afghan National Army troops to dominate areas posing a dangerous threat to British forces and the local Afghan population.
MARNER, Steven
Corporal Steven Marner received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
MARSH, David John

MASON, Garry
MASON, Jeffrey Sinclair
MAY, Dominic Peter
MAYFIELD, Paul
MAYNARD, Andrew Thomas Westenberg
MCDOUGALL, Ian
MCELVENNEY, Joseph Patrick
- 25th January 2014 to retired list.
MCGOUGH, Paul
- 2001 - Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during the three-day siege of Afghanistan's Qala-i-Jangi jail [2][3].
MCINTOSH, Graeme
- Captain Graeme McIntosh was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [2].
MCINTOSH, Paul George
- 25 March 2011 (Staff Sergeant) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st April 2010 to 30th September 2010 [2].
MCKIBBEN, Robert Joseph

MCLAUGHLIN, Liam


MCNAIR, Jonathan Robert
MEAD, Nigel Dean

MELHUISH, James Ian
MERCHANT, Jeremy Mark
- 1991 (Corporal) Mentioned in Despatches in record of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].
- 12 October 2004 promoted Major [3].
MESSENGER, Gordon Kenneth
- 16 May 2016 promoted General and to be Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The QUEEN [2].
- Appointed C.B. 13 June 2015 [3].
MIDDLEMAS, David George
MILAD, Hamze
MILLER, Andrew Peter
MILNE, Jason Robert
- 1 October 2010 promoted Major [2].
- 30 June 2017 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [3].
MISKIMMIN, Stuart
MONTGOMERY, David Albert
MOORHOUSE, Edward James
- 2 February 2018 to retired list [2].
MORGAN, Huw Lloyd
MORRIS, James Andrew John
MORRIS, Richard Charles
- 30 June 2015 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 1 January 2022 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
MUIR, Scott
MULVIHILL, Damian

MURCHISON, Ewen Alexander
MURPHY, Billy George
Corporal Billy Murphy was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.
MURPHY, Kian Stuart
NETHERY, Steven

NORMAN, Jaimie McCoy
- December 2020 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
NORRIS, Paul Andrew
- 25 July 2008 (Sergeant) awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2007 to 31 March 2008 [2].
O'CONNOR, David
O'CONNOR, David George

Corporal David O’Connor, 'Charlie' Company, died whilst serving as part of Transition Support Unit Nahr-e Saraj. He was participating in a patrol to conduct low level training with the Afghan Local Police. While en route to conduct that training, the patrol came under small arms fire near the village of Char Kutsa. As a result of the engagement Corporal O’Connor was fatally injured.
O'HERLIHY, Simon
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
O'SULLIVAN, David Alan Anthony

O'SULLIVAN, Mark
OATES, Ashley
OGDEN, Gary
PARKER, Matthew Charles
PEARSON, Andrew David
PENROSE, Iain Andrew
PETTITT, Malcolm Clive
PHELPS, Jonathan James
PHILIPPSON, James Anthony
Captain James Philippson served in 29 Commando Regiment RA for 3 years as his first tour and left 29 for 7 Para RHA. He died during operations in Afghanistan with 7 RHA.
PICKUP, Richard Alan

Colonel Richard Pickup died suddenly whilst posted as a defence advisor in Pretoria South Africa.
PRESTON, Ross Walker
RADEMAN, Kenten Luke

- 8 January 2018 commissioned Lieutenant and appointed to the Trained Strength 22 March 2018 [2].
- 8 January 2020 (Acting Captain) promoted Captain [3].
RAMSEY, Mark Ian
REDDY, Benjamin

Marine Benjamin Reddy, 'K' Company, died when his unit came under enemy fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand Province. He joined the Royal Marines on 18 April 2005 and deployed with K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in September 2006. [Source: MOD]
REEVES, Martin Charles
RENTON, Hamish Robertson Hame
RICHARDS, Robert Martin

ROBINSON, Harry Thomas
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Harry Robinson, Royal Marines Medical Assistant, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Military Cross for his courageous and life-saving actions following an attack on his Troop by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army, during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013.
ROGERS, Simon Milward
- 27 June 2016 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 1 July 2021 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
- 1 January 2022 (Colonel) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [4].
ROSSI, Owen
ROUGHSEDGE, Mark
ROYLANCE, Jaimie Fraser
RUSHMERE, Timothy Peter Walker
RYALL, Thomas Armstrong Scott
- 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
RYAN, Paul William
SADDLETON, Andrew David
SALZANO, Gerard Mark
-
in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2001 to 31st March 2002 [2].
SAWYER, Thomas Herbert John

SCANLON, Michael John
Major Michael Scanlon, Officer Commanding Delta Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines, for his contribution in Afghanistan to the development of the Advisory Team Enabling Company, where he melded a large and disparate group into a
SCOTT, Simon John
SCOTT, Stephen
SEATH, David Bernard

Captain David Seath died of a cardiac arrest whilst taking part in the 2016 London Marathon. He was a fire support team commander for 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Plymouth.
SEWELL, William Daniel
SHARP, Richard
SHELLEY, Ryan

SHEPHERD, Steven
SILCOCK, Matthew
SIMPSON, Darren William George
SMITH, Darren James

SMITH, Matthew
SMITH, Michael

SOMERVILLE, Nigel John Powell
- 2009 (Major) received a Mention in Dispatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [2].
SOUTINE, Benn Adam
Colour Sergeant Benn Soutine received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2008.
Source
London Gazette 58999, page 4083.
SPARKS, Georgie

Marine Georgie Sparks died during operations in Afghanistan. He and Marine Tony Evans, both of J Company, had been conducting a foot patrol to the north-west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.
STANSFIELD, Christian John
STAZICKER, Anthony
STEPHENS, Seth Vincent Scott

STEPHENSON, John Robert
STICKLAND, Charles Richard
STOVIN-BRADFORD, Matthew
SUMMERS, Scott Gordon

Marine Scott Summers died in a traffic accident that occurred on the 4th February after he had volunteered to drive in a routine convoy in Helmand province. He received initial treatment in Afghanistan before being transported back to a specialist unit in the UK where he died on the 21st February.
SYKES, Dean Charles
Sergeant Dean Sykes was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
TAYLOR, Luke

TAYLOR, Martin Kenneth
- 2007 Commanding Officer RM Stonehouse [2].
TAYLOR, Michael Thomas

TAYLOR, Scott Gregory

THOMAS, Jeremy Hywel
THOMPSON, John Thomas

THORNTON, John David

TOMLINSON, Matthew Robert
TOSTEVIN, Alexander Charles George
TOTTEN, Philip Mark
- 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 16 July 2018 promoted Colonel [3].
- 29 December 2018 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [4].
TUCKER, Craig
TURNER, Robert
TWIST, Martin Thomas
VEALE, Steven Edmond
Source
London Gazette Supp. 58633, page 3613.
VICE, Paul Anthony
WAKER, Michael Robert
- 11 May 2018 (Colour Sergeant) received the Queen's Commendation for Valauable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field [2].
WALKER, Jason Paul
WALKER, Stephen

WALLACE, Stuart Frazer Rennie
WARREN, Paul

WATERS, Lee John
Colour Sergeant Lee John Waters, Recce Troop, was shot three times while on tour in Afghanistan; in the face, in his left hand, and in his left foot [Source: MOD].
WATKINS, Andrew Patrick Leonard
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].
WATSON, John Matthew
WATSON, Richard John

WATT, Andrew
WEBB, Adrian, C.
- 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
- 1 January 2015 promoted Captain [3].
WEBSTER, Thomas
WEITES, Matthew Gerard
WESTON, Barry John

WETTON, Christopher Steven
WHATLEY, Benjamin Mark Lawson

WHITE, Jon
Captain Jon White, Recce Troop Commander, was severely injured when he stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol with 40 Commando Royal Marines in 2010 during Operation Herrick 12, at Sangin, Afghanistan. Jon lost both his legs above the knee, and his right arm at the elbow.
WHITTLE, Adam
WIGLEY, Jonathan

WILLEY, Simon
WILLIAMS, Elvet Llewellyn
WILLIAMS, Mark George
WILSON, Julian Graham
WILSON, Neil
Commanding Officer 29 Commando Regiment RA during operations in Afghanistan.
WINDALL, Joseph David

Marine Joseph Windall died following the crash of a RAF Nimrod MR2 aircraft in Afghanistan.
WINSLOW, Edward James
WINTER, Danny

Corporal Danny Winter died in an explosion while taking part in a joint operation with a Danish Battle Group and the Afghan National Army north east of Gereshk in central Helmand. He was a member of a fire support team that was engaged in an operation to clear compounds in a known Taliban stronghold.
WISEMAN, Richard Edward
WITHERS, Richard Reginald
Marine Richard Withers was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
Source
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.
WOOD, Gerrard
WRIGHT, Gary

WRIGHT, James Robert

WRIGHT-HIDER, Simon
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