Lieutenant Jack Anrude was awarded the MC for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010 [1].

1st October 2015 promoted Major [2].

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

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. Whilst acting as Second-in-Command of the Quick Reaction Force in support of a company operation, Corporal Birch was killed by a suspected enemy suicide bomber.

Corporal Spencer Brooks received a MiD in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2009.

• 4 January 2016 commissioned Lieutenant and appointed to the Trained Strength 17 March 2016 [2].
• 4 January 2018 promoted Captain [3].

• 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
• 1 September 2015 promoted Colonel [3].

• 2001 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 45 Commando Group [2].
• 29 April 2003 (Colonel) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2002 [3].
• 1 November 2011 (Brigadier) promoted to Major General [4].

• 28 November 2011 promoted Major General [2].
• 14 June 2014 appointed C.B. (Military Division) [3].
• 1 July 2014 promoted Lieutenant General [4].

• 15 October 1996 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed Commanding Officer 40 Commando, Royal Marines [2].

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. Marines Evans and Sparks had moved on to the roof of a compound when, at around 0900 hours, there was an attack by insurgents armed with rocket-propelled grenades and they were badly wounded. Both received immediate medical attention and were moved to a secure location before being put on a helicopter to be transferred back to Camp Bastion.

• 1978 (Lieutenant) received Mention In Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].
• 1980 (Captain) appointed M.B.E., in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

• 30 June 2011 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

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. Sadly, despite the best efforts of the medical team on site, Marine Gostick was pronounced dead at the scene.

• 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

• 19 March 2013 (Colonel) promoted Brigadier [2].
• 9 May 2018 promoted Major General [3].
• 8 June 2019 appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) [4].

• 22 August 2011 promoted Colonel [2].
• 30 August 2017 to retired list [3].

Captain Tomasz Jennings died during operations in Afghanistan.  

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]

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.

• 11 September 2009 (Lieutenant Colonel)  appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [2].
• 9 May 2011 promoted Colonel [3].

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 Group, Royal Marines (ASGRM).

• 9 June 2018 (Major General) appointed C.B. (Military Divsion) [2].

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. Whilst acting as the commander of the Quick Reaction Force in support of a company operation, Sergeant Manuel was killed by a suspected suicide bomber.