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KNIGHT, Shane Lee

Colour Sergeant
P046787W
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Colour Sergeant Shane Knight was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 30 December 2006.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58196, page N4.
 

KNIGHTS, Terry Robert

Corporal
P051200Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Terry Knights RM, attached  to 38 Engineer Regiment Group, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
 
Sources

KNOWLES, William

Marine
RM 8052
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine William Knowles received a Mention in Despatches  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period from 1st January to 30th June, 1952.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

LAMB, Ernest

Marine
RM 7798
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Ernest Lamb died of wounds received during an ambush at Perak. His ashes were repatriated after cremation at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur.

Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.
RM Historical Group.

LAMB, Kenneth

Mne Kenneth Lamb 45 Commando
Marine
RM 14427
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Kenneth Lamb died during operations in Cyprus. He was accidentally shot and killed on anti-terrorist operations in the Troodos Mountains during the Cyprus emergency. They were reinforcing a Greek Police Station in Agros at the time. 
 

LAMB, Peter Ralph

Major (Local Lieutenant Colonel)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Peter Lamb, HQ Commando Forces RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic [1].
  • 17th June 1989 (Major) (Local Lt. Col) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

LAMB, Richard

Lance Corporal
P057111G
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Lance Corporal Richard Lamb died of injuries sustained in road traffic accident at Bassingham, Lincolnshire.  

Sources
AFM ROH.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug.2007.
Special Forces ROH website.

LANE, Roger Guy Tyson

Brigadier
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Roger Lane received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1980 [1].
  • 1990 he received a second Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

LANG, Dennis Charles

Colour Sergeant Lang 45 Commando
Colour Sergeant
PO36530N
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery

Colour Sergeant Dennis Lang received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery following a traffic accident in Norway on 18th January 1999.
Extract from the Globe and Laurel

LANGDALE, Andrew John

Andy Langdale RM
Warrant Officer Class 2 (Acting Warrant Officer Class 1)
P042698J
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 Andrew Langdale was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011. 
Service
Served 08/03/1982 to 05/08/2011

LANGLEY, David Lionel Scott

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Lieutenant David Langley, 40 Commando RM attached to 45 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [1][1a][b].
Recommendation
Perak, Malaya.

LANGTON, Henry

Corporal
CH/X 4045
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Henry Langton 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. 
Extract from the Liverpool Echo

LANSDOWNE, Arthur John

Marine
RM 9043
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Marine Arthur Lansdowne was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
 
Sources

LASKI, Michael

Mne. Michael Laski 45 Commando
Marine
P064386J
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

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.

LAW, S.

Sergeant
PO23247K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines

45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
 
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.

LAWRENCE, Philip

Sergeant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
In 1966 Sergeant Philip Lawrence, the first N.C.O. in the Royal Marines to be a pilot, joined the Royal Marine Air Troop in Borneo working alongside Lieutenant Cameron RM and Lieutenant Gregson RN in support of 42 Commando RM.
 
Source

LAWS, Kenneth

Marine
RM 15760
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Kenneth Laws died in service cause unknown to this archive. He is believed to have served with 40 Commando RM in the Brunei and Borneo campaigns c.1962-1966. 

[Sources:  AFM ROH / royal-marines.net website]

LAWTON, Peter

Acting Major
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Warrant Officer Class 1 Peter Lawton was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division), on 31 December 1996 [1].
 

LAYTON, David William

Warrant Officer Class 2
P045089F
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer 2 David Layton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
 
Sources

LAYTON, Jason

Sergeant
P048374V
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Jason Layton was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.

LAZENBY, David Ian

Sergeant
PO25993A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
Recce Troop, Falklands War.
 
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.

LEACH, Dennis Alfred

Corporal
P028362E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Dennis Leach was killed by the blast from an an IRA bomb hidden at an observation post at Drummuckavall, Northern Ireland. Also killed was Marine Michael Southern. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

LEACH, Peter James

Sergeant Peter Leach DSM RM
Sergeant
PO31491S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant Peter Leach was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for operations in the South Atlantic during the defence of South Georgia.
Citation

LEAVER, Andrew

Warrant Officer 1
P051736R
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Sergeant Andrew Leaver, 45 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].

LEE, Oliver Andrew

Colonel
N028525A
45 Cdo. RM
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain Oliver Lee, 42 Commando RM, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1][1a].

LEEMING, Robert Arthur

Sergeant
PO25875E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Robert Leeming 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 Cpl. Peter Fitton, Cpl. Andy Uren, and Mne. Keith Phillips.

LESLIE, Paul Elliot

Marine
P057607E
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Paul Leslie died in a traffic accident In California whilst deployed there on exercise.  [Source: AFM ROH / Report on the inquest, North Wales Daily Post 19th Sept 2003]
 

LETCHFORD, Andrew Campbell

Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Andrew Letchford was appointed M.B.E., (Military Division),  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 1st to 15th February 1965 [1].

LEWIS, James Austin Ellery

Lieutenant Colonel
N029581J
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2002 commissioned into the Royal Marines.
June 2021 appointed Commanding Officer 42RM Commando.
Awarded O.B.E. (Military Division).
 
Sources
London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.

LEWIS, Ross

Marine
P060000N
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Ross Lewis was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2014.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 61284, page 12288.
 

LEWIS, William David Paul

Sergeant
P028215X
SBS
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant William Lewis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations on the night of 21 May 1982 against enemy held positions at Fanning Head, near San Carlos, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources

LILLEY, P.

Marine
PO/X114610
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LIMB, Thomas James

Captain
30039570
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain Thomas Limb, Troop Commander, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his leadership and dedication in training and mentoring the Afghan Police Force in his isolated check point in the face of continuous insurgent threats to coalition forces

LISON, Adam

Corporal
P058086L
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Adam Lison received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
 
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10412.

LISTER, Adrian Thomas

Acting Colour Sergeant
P051203X
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Acting Colour Sergeant Adrian Lister was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of  gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2011. 
 
Source
London Gazette 60095, page 5851.
 

LITSTER, Alan

Brigadier
N028222V
Fleet Protection Group RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant (Local Captain) Alan Litster was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1996 to 31st March 1997 [1].

LITTLEWOOD, Peter

Sergeant
RM 17064
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Peter Littlewood from Exeter was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the South Arabian Federation.
Recommendation

LIVINGSTONE, Alan James

Captain
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Alan Livingstone received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1994 to 31st March 1995 [1].

LIVINGSTONE, Scott

Captain
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Scott Livingstone received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished servic in Northern Ireland (announced 11 May 1993) [1].

LLEWELLYN, Gregory

Corporal
P058989B
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Corporal Gregory Llewellyn received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 59182, page 15643.
 

LLOYD, J.P.

Petty Officer
41 Ind. Cdo. RM

Petty Officer J.P. Lloyd, attached to 41 Independent Commando, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

LLOYD, Wayne Robert

Corporal
P049169S
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Wayne Lloyd was awarded the Military Cross  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.

LOCKE, Reginald Charles

Colour Sergeant
RM 9137
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Reginald Locke received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Borneo Territories during the period 24th December 1962 to 23rd June 1963.
 
Sources

LOCKETT, W.A.

Sergeant
PLY/X4233
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Course at the CBTC. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LOCKWOOD, Neville, A.

Second Lieutenant
30010243
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
2/Lieut. Neville Lockwood died whilst serving at the Commando Training Centre RM.  He joined the Royal Marines as an officer in Sept. 2007 and had completed 17 weeks of Young Officer training. He had previously served in both the RNR and the RMR.  

LOVE, Michael David

Corporal
P035079S
846 Naval Air Sqn.
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, RM, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands. 
Citation for the DSM

LOVELOCK, Richard Benjamin

Lieutenant Colonel
N023425J
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lovelock was awarded the Bronze Star Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Iraq.
 
Source

LUCAS, Alexander James

Mne Alexander Lucas 45 Commando
Marine
P062029J
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alexander Lucas died of wounds received in an IED explosion.  He was a specialist Royal Marine Assault Engineer and his role within Victor Company placed him at the vanguard of troop action.

LYNCH, Paul Patrick

Brigadier
N029201P
40 Cdo. RM
30 Commando IX Group
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Paul Lynch, 40 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
  • 30 June 2011 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel.

MABROUK, Adam

Acting Corporal
P060784W
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Adam Mabrouk received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

MACAFFER, Menzies

Corporal
P053084F
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Menzies Macaffer died at home with his family, in Ardbeg, Islay, after a period of illness.  [Sources: AFM ROH / The Herald Scotland online 15th Feb.2012.]

MACKAY, Peter Lewis

Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Peter Mackay died in Malaya. He was awarded the M.C.,[1] for gallant and distinguished service during an action in which he was shot in the head at Perak Malaya on the 1st May 1951[2].

MACKAY, William Muir

Sergeant
RM 7429
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant William Mackay received a Mention In Despatches for gallant and distinguished service during the Korean War.

Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.

MACKIE, Alastair

Sergeant
RM 15282
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Alastair Mackie was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations at Sarawak, Borneo, during the period June 1963 to September 1963.
 
Sources

MACKIE, Jason Robert Frederick

Mne Jason Mackie ASGRM
Marine
30021170
RM Armoured Support Group
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

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

MACKIN, Travis

Mne Travis Mackin 3 Commando Bde
Marine
P062780V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Travis Mackin, Communications Squadron, United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group, died in an ied explosion in K

MACKLIN, James

Marine
P027765H
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine James Macklin was fatally wounded whilst on patrol in North Belfast .
 

Extract from the Birmingham Daily Post - Friday 29 March 1974

MACNISH, Charles James

Charles James Macnish 42 Commando
Colour Sergeant
CH/X 4270
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Charles Macnish, 'S' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1][2]. 1959 Sergeant serving 40 Commando RM.

MACVICAR, Alexander

Quartermaster Sergeant
PO/X 5954
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Quartermaster Sergeant Alexander MacVicar was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service with 45 Commando in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 13 April to 15 October 1964.
 
Sources

MADDISON, John David

Lieutenant Colonel
N029181K
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major John Maddison was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2008 [1].
  • 30 June 2012 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
Sources

MADOC, Reginald William

Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major General Reginald Madoc D.S.O., O.B.E., was appointed C.B. on 1st January 1959 [1].
  • 1951 (Lieutenant Colonel) (42 Commando RM) appointed O.B.E. for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya [2].

MADSEN, Lars Neil

Sergeant
PO24108H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Lars Madsen received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1981.
 
Sources
London Gazette 48756, page 12635.
 

MAGOWAN, Robert Andrew

Brigadier Robert Magowan RM
Lieutenant General
N028330Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Lieutenant General Rob Magowan joined the Royal Marines in 1989. After successfully completing his training he assumed several Troop Command roles, including a tour of Northern Ireland [1].

MAGOWAN, Victor

Sergeant (Acting Quartermaster Sergeant)
PLY/X 3863
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Acting Quartermaster Sergeant Victor Magowan was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st July - 31st December 1951.
 
Sources

MAILL, Joseph Jeremiah

Sergeant
CH/X 4248
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Sergeant Joseph Maill was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished service during operations in the Korean war.
 
Sources

MAINDONALD, Gersham

Corporal
CH/X 4387
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Gersham Maindonald was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during the Korean War. He had previously served with 40 Commando, Royal Marines in Palestine, 1948.
 
Sources

MALLARD, Ian Stuart

Marine
P051263C
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Ian Mallard died from acute alcohol poisoning after a party to celebrate passing his Commando training and being awarded his green beret. A verdict of accidental death was recorded by Coroner Mr Richard van Oppen at the inquest in Exmouth.

MALONE, Bradley

Marine, Acting Corporal, Bradley Malone CGC
Acting Corporal
P061156L
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Acting Corporal Bradley Malone was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2008 to 31 March 2009.
 
Sources

MANNING, Duncan

Major (later lieutenant Colonel)
N029102M
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Duncan Manning received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
 
Source
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.

MANSELL, William Bradbury

Lieutenant (later Colonel)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant William Mansell was awarded the M.C., for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period 10th June  to 4th September, 1950 [1].
 

MANT, Douglas Edward

Corporal
PO/X 2992
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Corporal Douglas Mant was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  
 
Sources
London Gazette 41092, page 3418.

MANUEL, John Henry

Sgt. John Manuel
Sergeant
P048268A
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

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.

MARLEY, Brian

Corporal
P037723B
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Corporal Brian Marley was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 51296, page 4325 dated 12 April 1988.
 

MAROK, Jani

Colonel
N028192Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major Jani Marok received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001 [1].

MARSH, Leslie George

Leslie George Marsh MC RM
Captain (later Brigadier)
40RM Commando
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Leslie Marsh, a veteran of service with 40RM Commando in WW2, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was wounded during this operation.

MARSHALL, A.W.

Marine
CH/X116199
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MARSHALL, Brian

Marine
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Educated at Sconce Hills School, Newark. Served 41 Commando and 42 Commando in the 1960's including tours in Singapore, Malaya, Borneo, and the Phillipines.
 
Sources
Article in the Newark Advertiser 3 June 1967, p1.

MARTIN, B.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine B. Martin was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. He was later discovered to be a prisoner of war.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

MARTIN, Ian Campbell

Lieutenant Ian Martin 45 Commando
Major
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Ian Martin, a Troop Commander in 'Z' Company, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 13 April to 15 October 1964 [1][1a].

MARTIN, John Nugent

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John Martin received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1974-31st January 1975.
 
Source
London Gazette 46614, page 8051.
 

MASON, Alexander Malcolm

Colonel
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Alexander Mason received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in the period 1st May 1976 to 31st July 1976 [1].

MASON, David Paul

Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major)
P051641J
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Regimental Sergeant Major David Mason was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) December 2020 New Years Honours.

Sources

London Gazette 63218, page N6.

MASON, Jeffrey Sinclair

Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Mason was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
Service

MASSEY, Sean Sidney

Corporal
PO37846D
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Sean Massey received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 50486, page 5187 dated 15 April 1986.
 

MASTROPIETRO, Giusseppi

Colour Sergeant
P031610Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Colour Sergeant Giusseppi Mastropietro was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14 May 1991.
 

MAYFIELD, Paul

Marine
P062833B
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Paul Mayfield received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
 
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10412.

MAYNARD, Paul Andrew

Paul Maynard 40 Commando
Colonel
N029377C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Colonel Paul Maynard was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 28 December 2019 [1].
  • March 2017 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
Sources

MCANDREWS, Stephen Graham

Marine
P035645L
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Stephen McAndrews was killed during operations at San Carlos, Falkland islands, by the explosion of a bomb dropped from one of two enemy Sky Hawks that had just also bombed allied forces at Ajax Bay.
 
Sources

MCCARTHY, Peter William

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Peter McCarthy,  'B' Troop, from Salisbury, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt. He was leading a section clearing the Customs House when killed by enemy fire

MCCOURT, Joseph

Marine
RM9046
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Joseph McCourt, from Hamilton Scotland, died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

MCCREA, Edward

Mne Edward McCrea 42 Commando
Marine
RM 17368
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edward McCrea died when ambushed in the area of Padawan and  Bau, Sarawak, Borneo. His body was later exhumed, cremated

MCCUBBIN, John

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John McCubbin received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August to 31st October 1980.
 
Sources
London Gazette 48583, page 5527.
 

MCDERMOTT, John

Regimental Sergeant Major
RM8270
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
1 January 1970 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division). 
 
Sources
London Gazette 44999, page 24.
 

MCDOUGALL, Ian

Captain
P050369Y
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Ian McDougall received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at sea duri

MCDOWALL, David James

Sergeant
PO23444X
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)

Sergeant David McDowall was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1978 to 31st January 1979.

MCGILL, Alistair Iain

Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major)
P042976W
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Warrant Officer 2 Alistair McGill was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 2004 [1].
  • 2007 (RSM) 45 Commando Group [2].

McGLYNN, Philip

Corporal
PO29888Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Philip McGlynn was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1979.

Sources

London Gazette 48156, page 5621.

MCGOUGH, Paul

Sergeant
P043260W
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Paul McGough received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service at sea in October 2004 [1].

MCGRATH, Edward

Edward McGrath 45 Commando
Corporal
RM 16924
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Edward McGrath, from Kirkdale Liverpool, died during fighting between dissident tribesmen in the Radfan mountains. 
Obituary in the Globe and Laurel, December 1964.

MCINTOSH, Paul George

Staff Sergeant
P052283G
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Corporal Paul McIntosh received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

MCINTYRE, Mitchell

Sergeant
P022409Q
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Mitchell McIntyre received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations on the night of 11/12 June 1982 against enemy held positions on Mount Harriet, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources

MCKEAG, Jonathan

Corporal
P059060X
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Corporal Jonathan McKeag was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014.
 
Source
London Gazette 61155, page 3473.

McKEE, C.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine C. McKee was reported missing during operations 29 November 1950 at Chosin Reservoir Korea, later reported as Prisoner of War.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
 

MCKEOWN, Kevin Timothy

Lieutenant
N028942K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant Kevin McKeown RM in an aircraft accident. He was a member of the newly reformed Army Air Corps Eagles helicopter display team [1][2][3]
Extract from Flight International 

MCKINLEY, Angus John

Sergeant
RM 10024
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Sergeant Angus McKinley was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) announced in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list on 13 June 1964.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 43343, page 4963.

MCKINNEY, Damian Graydon Dennis

Captain
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Damian McKinney was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 31 December 1986 [1].
  •  1992 (Captain) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey [2].
Sources

MCKINNEY, Mark Douglas

Major (Acting Lieutenant Colonel)
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
A/Lieutenant Colonel Mark McKinney, RM Reserve, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Liberia in 2004.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57588, page 3376.
 

MCLEAVE, R.J.

Sergeant
CH/X.3819
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant McLeave received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March 1948 and 30th July 1948.
 
Sources
London Gazette 38508, page 189.

MCLELLAND, Peter Holmes

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air
Captain Peter Mclelland received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air in recognition of bravery whilst assisting in the air evacuation of personnel trapped by flash flooding at Boscastle, Cornwall, on 16 August 2004.
 
Sources

McLEMAN, John Gilbert

Corporal
PO27048S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal John McLeman received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1979 to 31st January 1980.
 
Source
London Gazette 48237, page 9373.

MCNAIR, Jonathan Robert

Acting Corporal
P061430J
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Jonathan McNair received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2013 to 30 Sept. 2013.
 
Sources

McQUEEN, Benjamin David

Marine
30112763
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Benjamin McQueen drowned during a military diving exercise in Portland Harbour, Dorset. He joined the Royal Marines in September 2010 and later joined 45 Commando RM. Marine McQueen deployed to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 14.
 
Sources

McROBERT, G.J.C.H.

Bugler
PLY/X4474
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Bugler McRobert from Inverness was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Report on casualties in The Oban Times 16 December 1950, p5.
 

MCWILLIAMS, John

Warrant Officer Class 1
PO40585K
RM Reserve
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Warrant Officer Class 1 John McWilliams, RM Reserve,was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022.

Source
London Gazette Notice 3956102.
 

MEAD, Michael Edward

Corporal
RM 11157
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Michael Mead, Section Commander, No.7 Section, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1] [2].

MEAD, Nigel Dean

Mne Nigel Mead 42 Commando
Marine
30069083
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Nigel Mead, Lima Company, was fatally injured in an improvised explosive device blast during a cordon and search operation, partnered with the Afghan National Security Forces, of compounds suspected of being associated with improvised explosive device facilitation in the Loy Mandeh wadi

MEADE, Julian Charles

Sergeant
P032089B
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Julian Meade received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14th May 1991.
 

MELBOURNE, Steven

Captain (Acting Major)
N029547M
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Steven Melbourne was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 15 June 2013.
 
Sources
London Gazette 60534, page B5.
 

MELHUISH, James Ian

Sergeant
P054681M
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant James Melhuish received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

MERCHANT, Jeremy Mark

Major
P038781S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Jeremy Mark Merchant was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2002 [1].

MESSENGER, Gordon Kenneth

General
N027960S
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
General Gordon Kenneth Messenger, C.B. D.S.O. O.B.E., was appointed K.C.B. on 11 June 2016 [1].
  • 16 May 2016 promoted General and to be Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The QUEEN [2].

METCALFE, Daniel

Marine Recruit
P064667V
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Recruit Daniel Metcalfe was only 4 weeks into his training after joining the Royal Marines when he was killed in a mountaineering accident on Dow Crag in Coniston 

METCALFE, Robert John

Captain
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Robert Metcalfe received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 51087, page 12661 dated 13 October 1987.
 

MIDDLETON, Alan William

Marine
PO/X 6406
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Alan Middleton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, October to December, 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

MILBURN, Phillip Brian

Colour Sergeant
P048478E
Royal Marines
Died in service
CSgt. Phillip Milburn, a veteran of the Gulf War, and a senior driving instructor based at RM DIV Leconfield, was killed in a road traffic accident at the junction of Rochester Road and Darlington Lane, Stockton. 

MILLER, Andrew Peter

Sergeant
P048526D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Andrew Miller, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.

MILLS, Ian

Lance Corporal
P032429V
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Ian Mills received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August 1978 to 31st October 1978.
 
Sources
London Gazette 47804, page 4057.

MILLS, Keith Paul

Captain Keith Mills DSC RM
Lieutenant (later Captain)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Lieutenant Keith Mills was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for operations in the South Atlantic during the defence of South Georgia.
Citation

MILNE, Jason Robert

Lieutenant Colonel
N029666Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Jason Milne, United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group,  received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [1].

MILTON, Anthony Arthur

Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Milton was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1994 [1].

MINORDS, David John

Major
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Major David Minords was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12857.

MISKIMMIN, Stuart

Marine
P058787G
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Stuart Miskimmin received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2014.
 
Sources
London Gazette 61284, page 12288.
 

MITCHELL, T.

Marine
CH/X102019
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MONTGOMERY, David Albert

Sergeant
P047665F
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant David Montgomery, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.

MOON, Sidney James

Sergeant
PO/X 5235
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Sergeant Sidney Moon was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished service during operations in the Korean war.
 
Sources

MOORE, D.A.

Marine
CH/X114125
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MOORE, John Jeremy

John Jeremy Moore
Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Major General John Jeremy Moore served as the commander of the British land forces during the Falklands War in 1982.

MOORHOUSE, Edward James

Lieutenant Colonel
N028469R
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Moorhouse was awarded the Bronze Star  Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device (Bronze "V") bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Afghanistan [1]

MORAN, Roy Thomas

Marine
RM12904
Commando School RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Roy Moran from Prescot, Lancashire, died when the assault craft he was on board sank during a night training exercise in Plymouth Sound. Marine Norman Albert Gribble also died.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

MORGAN, Dewi Meurig

Regimental Sergeant Major
PLY/X 4501
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Troop Sergeant Major Dewi Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry whilst leading a patrol at Perak, Malaya on the 5th October 1951 [1][2].
Later RSM of 40 Commando RM [3].

MORGAN, Huw Lloyd

Lieutenant Colonel
N029378T
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Huw Morgan was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
 
30 June 2014 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
 
Sources

MORGAN, Thomas

Lieutenant
PO/X 4905
41RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Thomas Morgan, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty at Salerno, Italy [1][1a]
Recommendation

MORGAN, Timothy Dennis

 Lt Col. Timothy Morgan © IWM (MH 30869
Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel)
40RM Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Lieutenant Timothy Morgan, 40RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services whilst leading a patrol at Pizzo, Italy, near Vibo Valentia, in September 1943 [1].

MORGAN, William Allun

Sergeant
PO21689W
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

Sergeant William Morgan received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct for courage and great presence of mind in averting a serious accident during a live grenade training session on 15 January 1982.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49020, page 7885.

MORRIS, C.

Marine
PLY/X109751
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MORRIS, Christopher

Acting Colour Sergeant
P053421B
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Colour Sergeant Christopher Morris was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1

MORRIS, Richard Charles

Colonel
N029512D
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Major Richard Morris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2013 to 30 Sept. 2013 [1].
  • 30 June 2015 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

MORRISON, G.

Marine
PO/X115547
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MOTTRAM, John Frederick

Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major John Frederick Mottram was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division)  on 1st January 1969 [1].
  • 23 March 1972 - 20 February 1974  (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].

MOULTON, James Louis

Lt. Col James Louis Moulton
Major General
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel James Louis Moulton, Commanding Officer 48RM Commando until March 1945, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. [1] . 

MUIR, David Alexander

David Alexander Muir 45RM Commando
Marine
RM 22521
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine David Muir, aged 18, died from injuries sustained when an enemy mortar bomb exploded close to him at Ad Dimnah, Aden. Only son of Mr and Mrs J. Muir from Edinburgh.

MUIR, Scott

Corporal
P056589N
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Scott Muir received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

MULVIHILL, Damian

Cpl Damian Mulvihill 40 Commando
Corporal
P056134V
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Damian Mulvihill died whilst taking part in a joint ISAF - ANA patrol engaged in operations near Sangin. The marines of Alpha Company were conducting a clearance patrol to deter Taliban intimidation of local Afghans.

MUNSON, James

Colour Sergeant
RM 10957
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant James Munson received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service with 45 Commando in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 13 April to 15 October 1964 [1].

MURDOCH, J.

Marine
CH/X115596
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MURPHY, P.D.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine P.D. Murphy was reported missing during operations 29 November 1950 at Chosin Reservoir Korea, later reported as Prisoner of War.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

MURRAY, Alexander Bruce

Lieutenant Colonel
N028326E
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Lieutenant Alexander Murray received the Queen's Commandation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1995 [1].

MURRAY, J.

Marine
PO/X115582
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

MYERS, R.E.

Marine
CH/X2880
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

NAPIER, John

Sergeant
P032980V
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant John Napier received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic in 1982.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134 page 12843 (errata LG 49196, page 16352)

NEAT, Mark Andrew

Marine
P040450H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Mark Neat, attached H.M.S. Brilliant, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

NESLEN, Paul John

Corporal
P042125V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal Paul Neslen, HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM, died when struck by lightning whilst on exercise on Dartmoor. At an inquest the Exeter and East Devon Coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

NESSLING, Harold Gordon

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
CH.X.3055
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Sergeant Harold Nessling received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
 

NETHERY, Steven

Marine Steven Nethery 45 Commando
Marine
P063177B
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Marine Steven Nethery was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Afghanistan.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 59182, page 15640.

NEWMAN, Guy Edward

Marine
P055008V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Guy Newman was serving with Signals Squadron, HQ, 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Jan 2000, p32.]

NIBLETT, Jeffrey Peter

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Captain Jeffrey Niblett, Officer Commanding 'B' Flight, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations in the South Atlantic (Operation Corporate, Falklands, 1982). The first ever D.F.C. awarded to a RM pilot.

NICHOLAS, J.

Marine
CH/X3906
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

NICHOLLS, David Vernon

Brigadier
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Colonel David Nicholls received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the former Republic of Yugoslavia during the period 1st June to 20th December 1995.

NICHOLLS, Reuben

Reuben Nicholls 41Independent Commando
Marine
PO/X 6067
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on war service
Marine Reuben Nicholls from Hugglescote, Leicestershire died whilst attempting to escape having been taken prisoner of war in Korea.
The following entry is from the RMA on their Facebook page
REUBEN NICHOLLS RM, 1925-51 Award of the Elizabeth Cross.

NICOLL, Steve Kenneth

Colour Sergeant (later Acting Lieutenant)
N028447Y
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Steve Nicoll received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14th May 1991.
 

NORDASS, Geoffrey

Marine
P038320X
SBS
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Geoffrey Nordass received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

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