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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8ALLENDER, James
No 6 Commando
Whilst a Private with his Regiment, James Allender was awarded the Military Medal for his courage at the Pont a Chin area on May 21st 1940. [1]
ALMONDS, John Edward
No 8 Commando
SAS
Sergeant John Almonds, known as Gentleman Jim, served in No.8 Commando and embarked with them to the Middle East as part of Layforce. When his Commando unit was being disbanded he transferred to the newly raised 'L' Detachment SAS [1].
- Awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during SAS operations at Nofilla Areodrome and Aghelia [2].
COUTTS, John Davie
52ME Commando
Corporal John Coutts Was awarded the M.M. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during his escape from a Prisoner of War Camp at Salonika, Greece [2].
FRENCH, Richard Douglas
43RM Commando
Sergeant Richard French, 'A' Troop, was awarded the MM for distinguished services in the field while operating with the Army [1].
It was announced on the 6th July 1945 that Sergeant King had been awarded a Bar to his Military Medal for outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy [2].
Citation for the MM
Patrol ambush on Hvar Island 12 July 44LEECH, John Ernest
No 3 Commando
Private John Leech was awarded the M.M. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations in Calabria, Italy, between 28 August and 5 September 1943, a period in which he was also suffering the effects of malaria [2].
Promoted Sergeant, John 'Jack' Leech was awarded a bar to his Military Medal during operations at Normandy in June 1944 [3].
Citation for the award of a Bar to his Military Medal
PEACHEY, Frederick
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Lance Sergeant Frederick Peachey from Warrington served with the Independent Companies and No 2 Commando.
- 27 December 1941 Pte. Peachey was one of the No.2 Commando detachment who took part in Operation Archery at Vaagso.
- 28 March 1942 Pte. Peachey was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch ML 443 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire. He was wounded and evacuated back to the UK.
POMFORD, Douglas
No 11 Commando
SBS
Corporal Douglas Pomford joined the S.B.S. when No. 11 Commando was disbanded. He was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1].
TAIT, Duncan Robert
No 11 Commando
SAS
Lance Corporal Bob Tait, No.11 Commando 8 Troop [image in gallery], attached to Layforce, was awarded the Military Medal [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished conduct during operations at Litani River, Syria, 9/10 June 1941 [2].
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