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47 Commando (Raiding Group) RM

47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines is the lead for amphibious warfare and Royal Navy board and search training. The group is tasked with training and developing core amphibious and surface assault skills and equipment.
This unit was renamed in November 2019 from the previous 1 Assault Group Royal Marines.  [Source: Royal Navy/MOD]
 

539 Raiding Squadron RM

539 Assault Squadron was renamed 539 Raiding Squadron Royal Marines in November 2019. This Unit is a vital link in the Corps' chain, allowing 3 Commando Brigade to transfer onto land from the sea or river. It can operate amphibious Viking vehicles to deliver force into territories.

DEAN, Martin Richard

Corporal
P047698G
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Assault Group RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal Martin Dean, 1 Assault Group RM,  died in service. The headstone at his grave shows Special Boat Service.
 
Sources
AFM ROH
RM Historical website.

FORD, Matthew Christopher

Lance Corporal
PO 59151Q
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Matthew Ford died when elements of 45 Commando Royal Marines were engaged in a deliberate offensive operation to the south of Garmsir in southern Helmand, Afghanistan (Operation Glacier).

HARRIS, Tristan

Colonel
N028505Q
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major Tristan Harris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].
  • 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

HISCOCK, John Austin

Colour Sergeant
P045571A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Corporal John Hiscock, Coxwain of Landing Craft November One, was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal for his gallant and distinguished service whilst engaged with others from 9 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, on an amphibious patrol which came under small arms and anti tank missile fire on the

HODGKINSON, Craig

Marine
P062673J
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Craig Hodgkinson, 4 Assault Sqn. RM, died of a heart attack whilst playing in a rugby match between the Royal Navy and Cornwall County. 

HYLTON, Jason

Marine
P062021D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Jason Hylton was attached to 539 Assault Squadron RM, and was killed along with others in an attack on a Multi-National Forces boat patrol on the Shatt Al-Arab waterway.

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.

SNOXELL, Oliver

Marine
P059293L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Oliver Snoxell, 1 Assault Group RM,  died when hit by a car  while walking along the A5 Watling Street, just North of Hockliffe. He was in Bedfordshire on home leave at the time. [Sources: AFM ROH / Leighton Buzzard observer online report 14 March 2006]

THOMAS, Peter

Marine
P027022K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service unknown cause
Marine Peter Thomas, 539 Assault Squadron, was deployed to Norway at the time of his death.  [Sources: AFM ROH / Palace Barracks Memorial website.]
 

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