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Displaying 1 - 250 of 341Sergeant William Adlam was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving with the Glosters as part of the British Expeditionary Force 1939-40 [1]. On his return to the UK he volunteered for the newly formed No 4 Commando and in November 1940 was attached to 'G' troop [2]. In August 1942 he took part in Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe raid [3].
Alfred Amesbury, formerly No.2 Commando 3 Troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy serving with the Reconnaisance Regiment having left the Commando.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36349, page 519. National Archives file WO373/4/320. Notes On the National Archives file WO/373/4/320 his rank is shown as TrooperMarine Wilfred Barks, 'X' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during operations at Kangaw, Burma [1].
Peter John Berrisford was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa whilst a Sergeant in No 6 Commando [1]. He was noted as having spent four days alone on Djebel El Azzag (Green Hill) after the aborted attack on 30th November 1942. During that time he lay by himself on the plateau observing the location of the German machine gun positions, returning to the Commando on 3rd December 1942 at Sedjenane [2].
Sergeant John Brownfield was awarded the MM for bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945.
Quartermaster Sergeant George Buttery, 40 Commando RM, who had served as a Marine in 46RM Commando during WW2, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
Marine Harry Charlwood, 'B' troop, was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during the attack on Rots, Normandy. Wounded and taken prisoner of war he was transported to Marlag and Milad Nord camp in Germany. Released when the prison camp was overrun by the 11th Armoured Division near Lubeck in May 1945.
Gunner James Clark was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36983, page 1427.Quartermaster Sergeant Rutter Clark was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy.
Sidney Clark, then a Private, was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe.
[Source: London Gazettes Supp. 35729, page 4328.]
Lance Corporal James Coker, 6 Troop, was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma..
Corporal Roland Cole was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36583, page 3040. National Archives file WO 373/47/162.Sergeant John Connolly was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field [1].
The citation records that Sgt. Connolly had been captured at Bizerta on the 15 December 1942 and taken via Palermo to Campo 70 at Monturano, Italy. He and 2 other NCO's escaped on 12 July 1943, and made their way towards Switzerland , However after walking 120 miles they were recaptured on 22 July 943, returned to the Camp, and "beaten up." Sgt. Connolly later escaped again and met with British forces on 22 December 1943 [2].
The date that he was attached to No.2 Commando is not known. Post war he was a member of the original Commando Association and is recorded as a member they had lost contact with. His last known address was in Royton, Lancs.
Raider Jakob Dab was awarded the MM whilst attached to 51 ME Commando.
Lance Bombardier Samuel Daniels was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
The death of LBdr. Samuel Daniels, MM. (9 Cdo) of Billinge, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 83 issued September 1986.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37235, page 4270. National Archives file WO 373/13/415.Lance Sergeant Thomas Davis was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36180, page 4220. National Archives file WO 373/2/345.Corporal Joah Selwyn Denham was awarded the MM [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at Cape Spartivento, Italy, between 27 August and 5 September 1943 [2].
On the 30th August 1944 Cpl. Denham, M.M. was granted an Immediate Emergency Commission from the ranks in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant [3].
Post war his death was announced in Commando Association newsletter 106 issued March 1998. He is listed there as Capt. Joseph Selwyn Denham (1 Bde HQ. & 3 Cdo) of Birchwood, Lincs.
Lance Sergeant William Ellis was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazette 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO373/47/24.
Marine Roy Emsley, 'B' troop, was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
John Fairclough was one of the ten Commandos and 2 Norwegians who took part in Operation Musketoon. He held the rank of Guardsman at the time. Seven were taken prisoner and later executed. Gdsm. Fairclough evaded capture after the successful raid and made it back to the UK. He was awarded the MM for his actions during this raid.
Corporal Ernest Fenton was awarded the MM for his gallantry during operations in Burma.
Colour Sergeant Fenwick was awarded the MM for bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945.
Marine Derek Gadsden was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218. National Archives file WO 373/47/27.Sergeant Thomas Gallon was awarded the Military Medal for great courage and exemplary behaviour whilst carrying out commando operations under heavy enemy fire off the Yugoslavian coast.
Recommendation
Operation Flounced, ref Map Yugoslavia 1/100000 sheet 109.
Night Attack on Pt.622 (0960) 3 Jun.44.
Sergeant Donald Gardner was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/25.
Marine James Griffin was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Lance Corporal Eric Groves was awarded the MM for his gallantry at Argenta, Italy, on the 17th April 1945.
Lance Corporal Jack Harrington was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished services during Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire on 28 March 1942. He was one of the Commando HQ contingent who embarked on board MGB 314. Reported missing after the raid he was later found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland.
He has been identified in a photo in our gallery. [view photo.]
Corporal Ian Harris, born Hans Hajos, attached to No 10 (Inter Allied) Commando 3 troop ('X' troop), was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Marine Malcolm Hine was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea.
Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.
Lance Corporal George Hughes was recommended for the D.C.M., but actually awarded the M.M.
Citation
Sergeant Harry Jackson was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in the Wadis at the Anzio Beachnead on the 19th March 1944 which became known as Operation 'X'.
Sources London Gazette 36615, page 3377. National Archives file WO 373/6/596.Lance Corporal John Jesney, RAMC attached to 47RM Commando, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe. He was a Medical Orderly in 'A' Troop.
Sources
London Gazettes 36753, page 4791.
National Archives file WO373/49/479.
'47RM Commando From Omaha to the Scheldt', author Prof John Forfar MC (former MO 47RM Cdo).
Corporal George Johnson was awarded the MM for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Sergeant Colin Jones, 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. He was one of the Commando contingent who embarked on HMS Campbeltown. Reported missing after the raid then found to have been taken prisoner and transported to Stalag 383 at Hohenfels, Germany.
The death of Sgt. Colin Jones MM, of Huyton nr. Liverpool, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 67 issued September 1978.
Marine (Acting Temororary Corporal) Harold Jones, 4 Commando Brigade Signal Troop, was awarded the MM for "gallantry, determination and great devotion to duty during assault operations at Walcheren and Flushing whilst attached to No 4 Commando. "
Marine James Jones was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 3 Commando Brigade operations at Perak, Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952. He had been employed since July 1950 in this region, much of the time as a Leading Scout with 42 Commando RM.
Sergeant Harold Kendall was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.
The death of Sergeant Harold Robert Francis Kendall of Plumstead London was announced in Commando Association newsletter 93 issued September 1991.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37204, page 3956. Image: Mr. Harry Dennant / website www.6commando.comTroop Sergeant Major Edward 'Lofty' King, at the time a Lance Sergeant, was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Agnone, Sicily.
Sources; London Gazettes Supp. 36217, page 4663. Storm from the Sea, author Brig Peter Young. Image: Greenhill Books (Pen & Sword).Private Sandor Landler was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.
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Sources London Gazettes Supp. 35250, page 4788 & Supp. 37184, page 3760 (errata). National Archives file WO 373/28/199.Marine Frederick Lanyon was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
The death of Mne. Frederick Woodman Lanyon MM of Bodmin, Cornwall, was notified to members in Commando Association newsletter 119 issued September 2004.
Additional Source London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 998.Lance Sergeant Hugh Lewis was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36349, page 519. National Archives file WO 373/4/287.Lance Sergeant Samuel Leyland, HQ Troop, from St Helens Lancashire, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [1][3].
1938 attested into the Royal Artillery [2].
16 February 1942 joined No.3 Commando [2].
Award Recommendation
Lance Sergeant William Lister was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
The death of LSgt. William Lister MM (6 Cdo) from Burnley, Lancs. was announced in Commando Association newsletter 107 issued August 1998.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36180, page 4220 & Supp.36243, page4959 (errata).Sergeant Major William Lucas was awarded the MM for distinguished services during the war in the Far East.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37636, page 3390. National Archives file WO 373/47/111.Marine William Macdonald was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army in Normandy.
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 36697, page 4218.
National Archives file WO 373/47/29.
Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major Herbert Mallorie was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37464, page 909. National Archives file WO 373/47/99.Lance Corporal Richard McCarthy was a medic attached to 46 RM Commando and was awarded the MM for his gallantry during operations at Rots and Le Hamel.
Gunner J. McGoldrick was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst serving as part of the British Expeditionary Force in France. After volunteering for No.3 Commando he took part in Operation Ambassador, a raid on Guernsey, in July 1940. He was reported missing presumed drowned during the raid, but later found to have been taken prisoner of war, being held at Stalag 344 until 1945.
Dennis Murphy was serving as a Guardsman in the 1st Bn of the Irish Guards in 1938 when he was awarded the Military Medal for his " conspicuous gallantry during an engagement with an armed band in the vicinity of Deir Bejjala o the 18th August 1938", Recommended by the Officer Commanding British Forces in Palestine and Trans-Jordan. A copy of his citation is in the National Archives ref WO373/92/125.
Sergeant Leslie Musgrove was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 36947, page 998. National Archives file WO 373/47/45.Marine Donald Nicholson was awarded the MM for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
Sergeant William Noakes, 'B' troop, was awarded the MM for his gallantry during operations in North West Europe.
Lance Corporal Vincent Arthur 'Ozzie' Osborne, 3 Troop, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Normandy.
He was presented with his award at a ceremony at L'écarde quarry, Amfreville on the 16th July 1944 [view].
Post war in the 1950's he served in the Federation of Malaya Police as a Police Lieutenant: Platoon Commander in the Field Force.
Sergeant Mark Packer was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1].
Sergeant Cecil Parsons was awarded the MM in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at Argenta in Italy.
Sources London Gazettes Supp. 37235, page 4270. National Archives file WO 373/13/449.Marine Charles Paton, 4 RM Engineer Commando, was awarded the MM for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Sergeant Frederick Pryor, M.M., died on board HMCS Algonquin during operations at Normandy, France. He was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/135.
London Gazette 36583, page 3040.
National Archives file WO373/47/163.
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