PHILLIPS, Keith
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
'45 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PO39185R
Born:
Monday, October 1, 1962
Died :
Friday, June 11, 1982
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
19
Cemetery/Memorial:
Local Roll of Honour:
Marine Keith Phillips died during operations on the Falkland Islands. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. He was killed along with Sgt. Robert Leeming, Cpl. Peter Fitton, and Cpl. Andy Uren. This was just before the main assault on Two Sisters, Falkland Islands.
Sources
AFM ROH.
The Royal Marines Association Falkland Islands Branch.
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