RM Commandos 1946 - present
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- December 2020 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
NORMAN, Michael John
NORRIS, Paul Andrew
NOWAK, Benjamin James
Corporal Benjamin Nowak was killed along with others in an attack on a Multi-National Forces boat patrol on the Shatt Al-Arab waterway.
NOWAK, Michael John
Marine Michael Nowak died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
NOWELL, Andrew David
NUNN, Christopher John
NUNN, Richard James
NUTT, John Harold
O'BRIEN, William Christopher
O'CONNOR, David
O'CONNOR, David George
Corporal David O’Connor, 'Charlie' Company, died whilst serving as part of Transition Support Unit Nahr-e Saraj. He was participating in a patrol to conduct low level training with the Afghan Local Police.
O'CONNOR, David Lloyd
O'CONNOR, James
O'DONNEL, J.
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.
O'DONNELL, Ian Mark
O'HANLON, Patrick Christopher
O'HERLIHY, Simon
O'KANE, Eugene Joseph
O'NEAL, John Peter Garrard
Corporal John O'Neal was serving at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Apr 1977, p17.]
O'SULLIVAN, David Alan Anthony
O'SULLIVAN, Mark
O'SULLIVAN, Paul Anthony
OATES, Ashley
OGDEN, Gary
OGLE, R.
OLDALE, James
OLIVER, Michael David
OLLIVE, Nicholas
2022/23 Corps RSM.
OPRAY, Andrew Thomas
ORR, Samuel
OVENS, Patrick John
- 1945, Lieutenant, Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC). Pictured in a photo entitled "CBTC - Officers Mess - 1945."
- 1945, posted to 46RM Commando shortly before it was disbanded.
OWEN, John Ivor Headon
OWENS, Paul Andrew
OXLEY, Thomas Victor
Corporal Thomas Oxley died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
PAGE, Peter Edward
Sergeant Peter Edward Page died whilst serving at RMB Eastney. Details of any Commando service and circumstances of his death are not known to this archive.
PAGE, Peter John
PAGE, Will
PALLISTER, Jamie
PALMER, Eric Charles Ernest
PALMER, Keith
PALMER, Thomas
PARKER, Adam John
PARKER, Andrew John
PARKER, Martyn John
Marine Martyn Parker died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
PARKER, Matthew Charles
PARKINSON, P.J.
Marine P.J. Parkinson was reported missing 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea, and later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PARKINSON-CUMINE, Ralph Nicholas
Captain Ralph Parkinson-Cumine MC, 'B' troop, was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Korea. His Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B.
PARR, Dennis
Marine Dennis Parr was killed when the truck he was in surprised bandits in the act of robbing a bus in the Gopeng-Kampar hills, Malaya. Also killed in the same incident was Marine Leslie Turner.
PARSONS, John Farleigh
PATERSON, George Begg
PATTERSON, Gary Francis
PAYNE, Gordon, J.
Marine Payne was wounded in 1950 during operations in Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PAYNE, James Stewart
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PAYNE, John
Marine John Payne was serving at the Infantry Training Centre Royal Marines at the time of his death.
PEARCE, Mark Anthony
PEARSON, Andrew David
PEARSON, Andrew, R
PECK, Arthur Thomas George
Sergeant Arthur Peck received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, Oct. to Dec., 1956.
Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.
PENNEFATHER, David Anthony Somerset
- (Major) (HQ Commando Forces RM) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1].
PENNELL, Peter
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.
PENROSE, Iain Andrew
PEPPER, J.
Marine J. Pepper was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PERKINS, Robert Wilson
31 December 1981 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 5.
PERKINS, S.P.
Marine S.P. Perkins was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PERRY, Michael John
PERRY, Steven Leslie
PESKETT, J.W.
Corporal J.W. Peskett was reported missing in 1950, and then prisoner of war, during operations in Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PETERS, Ronald
PETTIGREW, James
Marine James Pettigrew died whilst deployed overseas to Aden.
PETTITT, Malcolm Clive
PHELPS, Jonathan James
PHILLIMORE, Anthony Leonard Wiliam
PHILLIPS, Alexander David Charles
PHILLIPS, Cecil Farndale
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Farndale Phillips was the Commanding Officer of No. 47 Royal Marine Commando, Royal Marines, during operations at Normandy and Walcheren. Post war he commanded 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines during operations in Malaya.
PHILLIPS, Keith
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.
PHILLIPS, Mark Christopher
- 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
PICKUP, Richard Alan
Colonel Richard Pickup died suddenly whilst posted as a defence advisor in Pretoria South Africa.
PIERSON, Matthew Fraser
PIKE, Robert Allat
Marine Robert Pike died during winter training exercises in Norway when a 20 tonne vehicle plunged into a river at Skoelv. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Apr 1993, p36.]
PILCHER, Joseph Henry
Marine Joseph Pilcher died by accidental drowning whilst deployed to Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Royal Marines Association
PILLAR, Andrew Robert
PIMP, Don
PIPE, Gary James
- Distinguished service between 1st August 1980 and 31 October 1980 [1].
PLACE, Andrew John
PLANK, Ian
PLAYFORD, Roland Frederick
- 1 April 1983 promoted Captain [2].
POLLARD, P.E.G.
POOLE, Benjamin John Buesnel
POPE, Geoffrey Robert
POPE, Samuel
12 June 1982 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 49008, page B5.
PORTER, Jonathan Lee
PORTER, Matthew Edward
- 29 December 2007 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
POTTER, Stephen
Major Stephen Potter was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 17 June 2006.
Sources
London Gazette 58014, page B4.
POUNDS, Alexander, N.
POUNDS, Edgar George Derek
POUNDS, Nicholas Ernest
POWELL, Fred Stewart
Marine Fred Powell, Lima Company, died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarwak.
POWELL, Terence
POYZER, Gerald Anthony
PRESCOTT, C.H.
Marine C.H. Prescott was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
PRESTON, Ross Walker
PRICE, Bernard John
Marine Bernard Price, 'C' Troop, from Cardiff, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
PRICE, G.W.
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.
PRICE, Martin
PRIOR, Patrick Steven
The cause of death of Marine Patrick Prior, RM Reserve Bristol, is not known to this archive.
PRITCHARD, Lloyd Benjamin
- 30 June 2018 promoted from Acting Lieutenant Colonel to Lieutenant Colonel [2].
PRITCHARD, Peter John
PRIVETT, Alan Murray
Marine Alan Privett was serving at the RM Depot Deal at the time of his death.
PROCTOR, Reginald
Marine Reginald Proctor died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
PROTTEY, Mark Gordon
PULVERTAFT, Rupert James
PURCELL, Richard John James
PURJA, Nirmal
London Gazette 62310, page B6. Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours List.
PURSER, Lloyd John
- 9 June 2018 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
PUXTY, Thomas Robert William
QARAJOULI, Michal
QUICK, Raymond Vincent
Corporal Raymond Quick was serving at RM Deal at the time of his death.
QUIN, Anthony David
QUINN, Bernard Anthony
QUINN, Thomas James
RADEMAN, Kenten Luke
RADFORD, Barry Philip William
- 1991 (Major) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1991 [2].
RADFORD, Douglas John
RAE, Alexander
Marine Alexander Rae died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
RAE, Stuart James
RAMSEY, Mark Ian
RAND, Mark
RANFT, Peter Malcolm
RATCLIFFE, Nathan
RAWLINSON, Robert Croft
RAYNHAM, Matthew Carl
Lieutenant Matthew Raynham died from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Nottingham. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Nov 1997, p38.]
READ, Martin
READ, Richard John
READING, Percy James Thomas
REARDEN, Richard Joseph
- 26 July 2012 (Major) to Retired List [2].
REDDY, Benjamin
Marine Benjamin Reddy, 'K' Company, died when his unit came under enemy fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand Province.
REECE, Michael John
REED, Christopher George
REED, Derek Bernard
REED, Stephen James
REED, William Kenneth
REES, Arwyn
31 December 1981 awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 21.
REES, Cecil Thomas
REES, Gareth Edward
Sources
REEVES, Martin Charles
REEVES, S.
REGLER, Duncan Andrew
Corporal Duncan Regler was serving at HMS Northwood at the time of his death.
REID, William George
RENNIE, James Gibson
RENTON, Hamish Robertson Hame
REYNOLDS, Peter Anthony
RHYCE-REES, Stewart Duncan
Marine Stewart Rhyce-Rees died on a 9 mile cross country march carrying full kit during his Commando training. An inquest heard evidence from pathologist Dr. G.A.C. Lynch that he died from a liver infection. Coroner Mr. W.E.J.
RICHARDS, Alan Wayne
RICHARDS, G.
Marine G. Richards was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
RICHARDS, John
RICHARDS, Paul
RICHARDS, Robert Martin
RICHARDSON, Anthony William
RICHES, Ian Hurry
RICHMOND, David
RIDGWAY, Cecil Roy
RIDLEY, Mark Lewis
RIDOUT, E.S.
RIES, Norman Charles
RIGDEN, Ralph Thomas Frederick
- 7 September 1979 promoted Major [2].
- 29 July 1981 to Retired List [3].
RIMINI, Alan John
Bickleigh with 41 Commando.
Dar es Salam with 45 Commando after the African Kings Royal Rifle mutiny.
Singapore and Kuwait with 42 Commando.
Live firing exercise to North Malaya with 42 Commando.
RIMMER, Stephen Kenneth
RIVOALLAN, Joel Georges Laurent
Marine Joel Rivoallan was serving at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Mar. 1994 p26.]
ROACH, David John
ROBERTS, David Lister
ROBERTS, Frederick
ROBERTS, Gerald Frederick Dawson
ROBERTS, Peter
Source: London Gazette 60534, p34; 15 June 2013.
ROBERTS, Stephen Rowland
Marine Stephen Roberts died in service, cause not known to this archive.
ROBERTS, Terence
ROBINSON, Adrian Spencer
ROBINSON, Harry Thomas
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Harry Robinson, Royal Marines Medical Assistant, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Military Cross for his courageous and life-saving actions following an attack on his Troop by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army, during the period 1 October 2012 to
ROBINSON, Nicholas Michael
ROBISON, Garry Stuart
- 23 June 2011 to retired list.
ROBSON, Richard, J.
ROBSON, Thomas
ROBSON, Troy
ROBSON, William
RODDY, Michael Patrick
ROE, Kieran
ROGERS, Simon Milward
- 27 June 2016 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 1 July 2021 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
ROLLASON, Hayden
ROLLS, Graham
ROSE, Harry Howard
Marine Harry Rose died in Ipoh General Hospital as a result of an accidental gunshot wound. He was originally buried at Batu Gajah Cemetery but was later exhumed and cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and his ashes returned to the UK.
ROSE, John Gordon
- 2004-2006 Brigadier, 3 Commando Brigade RM.
- 31 December 2008 (Major General) appointed C.B. (Military Division).
ROSS, Gawain
ROSSI, Owen
ROTHERAM, Ronald James
Sergeant Ronald Rotheram [1] died during operations in the Falklands.
ROTHWELL, J.
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.
ROTHWELL, Thomas Frank
ROUGHSEDGE, Mark
ROUTLEDGE, John Nixon
ROWE, Vivian Noel
ROWE, William Richard Norman
ROY, Alexander Campbell
- 16 June 2001 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
ROYLANCE, Jaimie Fraser
RUDALL, Michael
RUDLAND, Geoffrey Peter
RULE, Stuart James
RUNDLE, Anthony John
RUNDLE, Robert Mark
RUSSELL, Anthony
RYALL, Thomas Armstrong Scott
- 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
RYAN, Paul William
RYDER, Raymond Thomas
Sources
AFM ROH
SACKVILLE, Nicholas Dean
(Source: AFM ROH).
SADDLETON, Andrew David
SAGGERS, Ronald Frederick
Marine Ronald Saggers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East, Oct. to Dec., 1956.
Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.
SALISBURY, Geoffrey
SALMON, A.J.B.
20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Available for Drafting.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
SALMON, Andrew
SALZANO, Domenico Costable
SALZANO, Gerard Mark
SAMUEL, Christopher
SAMUELSON, Michael John
SANDERS, Timothy Aleyne
SANDERSON, Stephen Joseph
SANDS, Thomas Arthur
SARE, Francis Martin
Marine Francis Sare died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SAWCZYSZAK, M.J.
45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.
SAYERS, David George
Captain David Sayers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1977.
SCANLON, Michael Jon
SCOTT, David
SCOTT, Kieran Robert
SCOTT, Richard Tauch
SCOTT, Royden Brian
- 17 August 2010 awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2].
[1] London Gazette 58014, page B5.
SCOTT, Simon John
SCOTT, Stephen
SCRIVENER, Christopher James
SCRYMGEOUR, Michael Melville Bernard
Source: London Gazette 56237, p27; 16 June 2001.
SEAR, Jonathan Jasper
SEARBY, Alfred Bell
Marine Alfred Searby, HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM, died in Hong Kong. He is buried in Hong Kong Cemetery, formerly known as HK Happy Valley Cemetery and HK Colonial Cemetery.
SECCOMBE, Thomas
- 1982, Colonel, Military Force Commander, SS Canberra, Falklands Campaign [2].
SEDDON, Alistair James
SEEGER, Robert Alan Mountcastle
SELWOOD, William Nelson
Corporal William Selwood died of asphyxiation by drowning in Hong Kong.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.
SERVICE, Brian Raymond
Lieutenant Brian Service received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
Sources
London Gazette 52918, page 8168 dated 14 May 1992.
SEWARD, Jonathan Pegrum Ardouin
SEWELL, William Daniel
SEYMOUR, Peter Brian
SHALE, A.J.
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.
SHALLOW, John David
SHAND, Mark Anthony
SHARLAND, Michael Jeremy
SHARP, Richard
SHARPE, A.
SHAW, John Joseph
SHEERIN, John Grant
SHELLEY, Ryan
SHEMMANS, Terence
SHEPHARD, Samuel John
SHEPHERD, Lee Sean
SHEPHERD, Steven
SHERATON, Mark
SHERGOLD, Edward Norman
SHERIDAN, James Maurice Guy
SHERIFF, Samuel
SHORT, Brian John
Marine Brian Short, from Parkstone, Poole, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
SHULDHAM, Edward Thomas Gahan
Captain Edward Shuldham was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters.
SHUTTLEWORTH, Philip Albert
SIDDALL, Harry
SIDWELL, Richard Charles
SILCOCK, Matthew
SILLITOE, Frederick Roy
- 1956 (Captain) (42 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations at Suez between October and December [2].
SIM, Ernest James
SIMCOX, Paul Alan
- Ist January 1994 (Corporal) commissioned Acting Lieutenant (SD) [2].
SIMMONS, Timothy Mark Andrew
Marine Timothy Simmons died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SIMPSON, Darren William George
SIMPSON, Peter Leash
Extract from the Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 14 April 1952
SIMS, Mark Paul
SINCLAIR, Ronald
SKELTON, Stanley
SKINLEY, Brian Cecil John
SKINNER, A.E.
20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Police). Available for Drafting.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
SLATER, J.A.
20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
SLOCOMBE, Philip David
SMITH, Anthony Graham
Marine Anthony Smith died in service, cause not known to this archive.
SMITH, Darren James
SMITH, Dennis
SMITH, Derek
SMITH, George
SMITH, George Phillip
SMITH, Ian David Broadway
Lieutenant Ian Smith died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SMITH, James Anthony
Marine James Smith died whilst deployed overseas with 40 Commando RM.
SMITH, Jeremy
SMITH, John Aubrey
SMITH, Kelvin Richard
SMITH, M.
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.
SMITH, Matthew
SMITH, Michael Stuart
SMITH, Philip Robert
SMITH, Ralph
Marine Ralph Smith died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SMITH, Robert William
SMITH, Ronald Sidney John
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