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GILHOOLY, Duncan

Sergeant
P053478C
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Duncan Gilhooly received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan in 2010.
 
Source
London Gazette 59737, page 5642.
 

GILL, Barry Michael

Corporal
PO22340U
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Barry Gill 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.
 

GILL, Martin Joseph

LCpl Martin Gill 42 Commando
Lance Corporal
30023088
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Martin Gill died whilst deployed with his Multiple as part of a patrol in the area of Adensee in the Nahr-e Saraj (South) district in Helmand province.

GILLINGHAM, Graham John

Marine
RM 20270
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Graham Gillingham was accidentally shot and killed when the gun of another Marine went off in a busy market place in Brunei. The Sultan of Brunei paid for his body to be cremated and his ashes sent back to his mother, who by that time had moved to Radford Semele, Warwickshire. 

GINN, Robert Nigel

Captain (Acting Major)
N028995V
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Robert Ginn was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010.
 
Sources
London Gazette 59647, page N4 (New Years Honours).
 

GLANCY, James Alexander

Captain
N029498W
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Captain James Glancy was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2012.
 
Source
London Gazette 60456, page 5738.
 

GLOVER, Thomas Fergusson

Major
C041593S
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Thomas Glover received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field during the period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.
 
Source
London Gazette 62052, page 17279.
 

GOATLEY, George John

Marine
RMV200249
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine George John Goatley, RMFVR, drowned during a training exercise with No.4 Special Boat Section.
 
Extract from the Globe and Laurel 
"No.4 Special Boat Section 

GOLDSMITH, Leonard John

Marine
P041637T
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Leonard Goldsmith received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic (Falklands War).
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
 

GOLDSWORTH, Matthew

Corporal
P064746N
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Corporal Matthew Goldsworthy received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field during the period 1 January to 30 September 2015 [1]. He was serving at the time as one of the Landing Craft Coxswains on board HMS Bulwark which was sent on humanitarian operations o

GOODCHILD, D.I.

Lieutenant
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Lieutenant D.I. Goodchild was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

GOODMAN, J.E.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine J.E. Goodman was reported missing on 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.

GOODMAN, William

Captain
N029695K
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain William Goodman, Operations Officer Bravo, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his skill and tenacity in leading the Transition Support Unit’s Operation Room in Afghanistan and ensuring that every opportunity was seized in advancing the

GORMLEY, David John

Corporal
P024528R
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal David Gormley received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st May 1974-31st July 1974.
 
Sources
London Gazette 46456, page 221.
 

GOSTICK, Dale Edward

Mne Dale Gostick ASRM
Marine
PO 62818X
RM Armoured Support Group
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Dale Gostick died whilst serving as a Viking operator in 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, at the Sangin crossing of the Helmand River, southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. His troop were returning to their Forward Operating Base, after providing essential support to 2nd Battalion Th

GOURLAY, Basil Ian Spencer

Basil ian spencer Gourlay
General
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Captain Basil Gourlay was awarded the Military Cross whilst serving with 43RM Commando in WW2. 
 

GRACE, Nicholas John

Lieutenant Colonel
N029325H
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Grace was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2012.
 
Sources
London Gazette 60367, page N4 (New Years Honours List).
 

GRAHAM, John Ian

Colour Sergeant
P024183Q
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant John Graham received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1983.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49709, page 5591.
 

GRAHAM, John Lewin

Marine John Graham 41 Independent Commando
Marine
RM 9087
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine John Graham, aged 18 and from Hightown, Salford, died during operations at the Chosin Reservoir, Korea. He had been a Royal Marine for 18 months.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

GRAHAM, W.B.

Marine
CH/X115717
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.

GRANT, Andrew Douglas

Marine
P048305Q
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Andrew Grant received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey.
 
Source
London Gazette 52833, page 2579 dated 14 Feb.1992.
 

GRANT, Ferris Nelson

Major (later Major General)
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Major Ferris Grant, 41 Independent Commando RM, was awarded the Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer, decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war [1].

GRANT, Richard Henry

Captain
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Richard Grant, OC  'A' troop, was awarded the M.C. [1], for distinguished services in operations against terrorists in Cyprus during the period Sept. 1955 and August 1956 [2].
 

GRANT, Roland Stephen

Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Roland Grant was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
 
Source
London Gazette 47643, page 11153.
 

GREEN, Gary Edward

Lt Col Gary Edward Green OBE, RM
Lieutenant Colonel
N029055E.
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Gary Green was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2015.
Retired after 43 years and 67 days in the Royal Marines including deployment aged 19 to the Falkands with 42 Commando RM 'K' Company as well as Northern Ireland, Kosovo, and Afghanistan.

GREEN, Patrick Neil

Corporal
P046998S
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Patrick Green received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey.
 
Source
London Gazette 52833, page 2579 dated 14 Feb.1992.
 

GRICE, Colin Frederick

Colour Sergeant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Colin Grice received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 51733, page 5813 dated 15 May 1989.
 

GRIFFITHS, G.T.

Marine
PLY/X113642
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.
 

GRIFFITHS, Nicholas Alan

Lieutenant Colonel
N029148E
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Nicholas Griffiths was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 12 June 2010.
  • 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel.
Sources
London Gazette 59446, page 4.
London Gazette 59860, page 14180.

    GRIFFITHS, Patrick

    Patrick Griffiths MC
    Lieutenant (later Colonel)
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Lieutenant Patrick Griffiths was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service with 45 Commando RM in Malaya during the period 1st August to 15th November, 1950 [1].
    • 1970 Lieutenant Colonel commanding 41 Commando RM [2].

    GUTTERIDGE, Tobias

    Marine
    P065066N
    SBS
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Toby Gutteridge, Special Boat Service, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan. 
     

    HADAWAY, James

    Sergeant
    PO23303T
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant James Hadaway received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1982.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 49315, page 4957.
     

    HADDOW, Fraser

    Lieutenant
    N025804V
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Fraser Haddow, 3 Cdo. Bde R.M., Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (M&AWC), received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service in operations on the Falkland Islands.

    HADLEY, J.T.

    Marine
    PO/X113718
    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.

    HADLEY, Paul Edward

    Sergeant
    P037432W
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    Sergeant Paul Hadley received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1993.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 53453, page 16388.

    HADLOW, David Keith

    Sergeant
    P032506X
    RM Poole
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant David Hadlow received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
    Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982.

    HALFORD, Jack Lovell

    Colour Sergeant
    PO/X 3058
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Died on active service

    Colour Sergeant Jack Halford BEM was killed during operations in the Arabian Desert whilst seconded to the Northern Frontier Regiment o

    HALFORD, Patrick

    Captain
    P903255Y
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Patrick Halford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 62283, page 8432 dated 11 May 2018.
     

    HALL, Christopher Mark Ian

    Lieutenant Colonel
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Christopher Hall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the during the period 1st October 2004 to 31st March 2005.

    HALL, Edward Charles Malet

    Lieutenant Colonel
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    2003 joined the Royal Marines and after training posted 42 Commando RM.
    2018 appoined M.B.E. (Military Division).
    21st July 2021 appointed Commanding Officer 45 Commando Group RM.
     
    Sources

    HALL, Norman

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P032771H
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Norman Hall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58557, page 5.
     

    HALL, Robin John

    Lieutenant (Acting Captain)
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Acting Captain Robin Hall received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 50486, page 5187 dated 15 April 1986.
     

    HALL, Simon Jeremy

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N028014Y
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Lieutenant Colonel Simon Hall, O.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan during the period 1 Octo

    HALL, Tony Joseph

    Marine
    P050743Q
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marines Tony Hall and Peter Bartlett died after climbing onto the roof of a train whilst on leave in Thailand. An inquest in Oxford recorded a verdict of accidental death.

    Sources
    AFM ROH .

    HALLETT, Patrick Edward Roy

    Marine (T)
    PO.X.6839
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    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.

    HAMBLETON, Charles Frederick

    Quartermaster Sergeant
    CH/X 1698
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Bronze Star Medal (USA)
    Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Hambleton 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

    HAMMOND, Mark Christopher

    Major
    847 Naval Air Sqn.
    Royal Marines
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Mark Hammond RM, 847 Naval Air Squadron, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19th March to 19th April 2003 [1].

    HANCOCK, A.S.

    Marine
    PLY/X2698
    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.

    HANNAH, Kenneth William

    Colour Sergeant (later Major)
    P036166P & 551546
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Kenneth Hannah was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

    HANSON, Sven Christopher

    Major
    N029350D
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Sven Hanson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2008.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 58999, page 4081.
     

    HARBAR, Alan

    Corporal
    P016900T
    Royal Marines
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Corporal Alan Harbar was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 47739, page 343.
     

    HARDIE, John

    Marine
    P900734G
    RM Reserve
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine John Hardie,  RM Reserve Scotland, died in a traffic accident returning to Glasgow from a training course on Dartmoor.  Also k

    HARDIE, Mark John

    Major
    N029302Y
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Mark Hardie was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59647, page N4 (New Years Honours).
     

    HARDING, James William

    Marine
    P064381C
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Mne. Hardiing died in a single vehicle road traffic accident on the M5 near Clevedon. He is buried in Congleton Cemetery, next to St Peter's Churchyard, Howey Hill, Congleton. [Sources: AFM ROH / Find a Grave website]
     

    HARDY, Campbell Richard

    Lt Colonel Campbell Richard Hardy
    General
    46RM Commando
    Royal Marines
    Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
    2nd Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
    Lieutenant Colonel Campbell Richard Hardy, commanded the 9th RM Bn., until it was redesignated as 46 RM Commando on 1 August 1943.

    HARRIS, Carl Christian

    Colonel
    N029036L
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Carl Harris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
    • 26 August 2019 (Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
    Sources
    London Gazette 58557, page 5.

    HARRIS, Iain Andrew

    Sergeant
    PO43925N
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Acting Sergeant Iain Harris was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1995 to 31st March 1996 [1].

    HARRIS, Malcolm Harold

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    P020555R
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    Warrant Officer 2 Malcolm Harris received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1978 to 31st January 1979.

    Sources
    London Gazette 47890, page 8063.
     

    HARRIS, Raymond

    Colour Sergeant
    P034208W
    CTCRM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Colour Sergeant Raymond Harris died in service as a result of a heart attack.
     
    Sources
    AFM ROH.
    Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1988.
     

    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].

    HARRISON, Christopher Lewis

    Cpl. Harrison 40 Commando
    Corporal
    PO61570W
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Corporal Christopher Harrison, Bravo Company, died whilst part of a patrol alongside the Afghan National Army in order to help provide security for the local population of Sangin. At approximately 0620 hours local time on 9 May 2010, south of Patrol Base Shuga, Corporal Harrison was fatally wou

    HARRISON, Matthew Thomas

    Mne. Matthew Harrison 40 Commando
    Marine
    30089427
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Matthew Harrison, Charlie Company, died whilst part of a joint reassurance patrol with the local Afghan National Army, south of Patrol Base Seylab Doo. At 1805 hrs local time, the patrol was engaged with small arms fire. Marine Harrison was mortally wounded in the attack.

    HARRISON, Thomas

    Acting Lance Corporal
    P058382B
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service

    Acting Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison, Company Intelligence Marine, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his exceptional service in providing his Company with first class intelligence that enabled them to make a major contribution to campaign succe

    HART, Jonathan Paul

    Marine
    P060214H
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Jonathan Hart 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.

    HARWOOD, John Gordon

    Lieutenant
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Lieutenant John Harwood, 'B' Troop, died during operations at Hodo Pando, Korea. He was part of a raiding party that landed by canoe and were engaged in a daylong firefight. 
    Sergeant Charles Barnes of 'B' Troop also died in this raid.
     

    HASELOCK, Simon

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Captain Simon Haselock received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 53298, page 8190 published 11 May 1993.
     

    HASLAM, Craig

    Lance Corporal
    P050132V
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lance Corporal Craig Haslam received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 60095, page 5849.
     

    HAW, Christopher Edward

    Colonel
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Captain Christopher Haw was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1].
    • 2022 Colonel and Commandant Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines [2].

    HAWKINS, Lee John

    Colour Sergeant
    P045707N
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Lee Hawkins, M.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq in 2004 [1].
    • 2001 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
    Sources

    HAWKINS, Peter David

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Peter Hawkins was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1972.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 45965, page 5458.
     

    HAYCOCK, Jesse Hotchkiss

    Major
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Captain Jesse Haycock, 45 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East, October to December, 1956 [1].

    HAYES, L.A.

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Marine L.A. Hayes from Chard, Somerset, was wounded 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
     
    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
    Report in the Hampshire Telegraph 19 January 1951, p1.

    HAYES, William David

    Captain
    P053632W
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Corporal William Hayes received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 31st July 2007 [1].
    13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant, appointed to the Trained Strength 3 April 2014 [2].

    HAYHURST, Frederick, C.

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Marine Fred Hayhurst was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
    Membership Directory of the US 1st Marine Division Association (FMDA). 
     

    HAZELL

    -
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Served with 'B' Troop in Malaya circa 1951-1953.
     
    Source
    Reunion article with photo in the Globe and Laurel magazine Nov/Dec. 2000 edition.

    HEADINGTON, Paul Dennis

    Sergeant
    P043509U
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant Paul Headington received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1997 to 31st March 1998.
     
    Source

    HEARD, Lewis Anthony

    Marine
    RM 9162
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died on active service
    Marine Lewis Heard died of dysentery while a POW at Camp 10 Kaggye, Korea. He had been reported missing during operations on 29 November 1950 at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
     

    HEATH, Walter Thomas

    Marine (Acting Corporal)
    RM 6987
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Acting Corporal Walter Heath 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.
     

    HEATLY, Robert Johnston

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain (now Local Major) Robert Heatly was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 53298, page 8189.
     

    HEBDEN, Ralph Michael

    Marine
    P062052W
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service

    Marine Ralph Hebden, a veteran of Afghanistan,  went missing after going for an early-morning run. His body was spotted in the sea by a passer-by 3 weeks later. A subsequent inquest heard how he drowned after falling from a cliff path in poor visibility,  and a verdict of accidental death was rec

    HEDGES, Justin William

    Brigadier
    N028418N
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Major Justin Hedges, HQ Squadron, was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [1].

    HELLINGS, Peter William Craddock

    Lieutenant General
    40RM Commando
    Royal Marines
    Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    On the 6th September 1940 it was announced that Lieutenant Peter Hellings RM had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for courage and devotion to duty during the withdrawals from Boulogne and Calais [1]

    HELSTRIP, Anthony John

    Marine
    P037325K
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Anthony Helstrip from London was attached to the Mortar Platoon. He died when a mortar bomb exploded in the barrel during a live firing training exercise on Otterburn Ranges, Northumberland. Also killed were Marines Peter Butchers and Glenn Miller.
     

    HENDERSON, Robert McAusland

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P048913L
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert Henderson M.V.O. was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022 [1].
    • 11 June 2021 (Bearer Party, Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh) appointed M.V.O. [2]. 
    Source

    HENRY, John

    Corporal John Henry RM
    Corporal
    CH/X 5389
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Corporal John Henry, from Clarkleap, Newcastleton, died during operations in Malaya. His section were ambushed and pinned down in the Cameron Highlands and Cpl. Henry was killed as he went to get ammunition for them. [1]
     

    HERRON, John

    Lieutenant
    45 Cdo. RM
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    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.

    HEWETT, Alan

    Corporal
    P056210P
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Corporal Hewett was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.

    HICKIN, Gordon

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    P041693H
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer 2 Gordon Hickin was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59808, page B5 (Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.)
     

    HICKMAN, Simon Michael

    Major
    N028952C
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service

    Major Simon Hickman died of a tumour.  He joined the Royal Marines in 1992 and served around the world including, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Porterdown and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. [Source: AFM ROH / numerous press reports online]

    HICKS, Ashley Charles

    Marine
    P065259G
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Ashley Hicks died near Trawsfynydd, Wales, when he fell down a gorge while taking part in a special forces selection exercise.  [Sources: AFM ROH / online media reports of inquest]
     

    HICKS, F.S.

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Marine F.S. Hicks was reported missing during operations in Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war.

    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

    HIGGINS, James

    Corporal
    P025746A
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Corporal James Higgins was killed in an accident whilst taking part in a display.
     

    Extract from the Daily Mirror - Saturday 24 July 1976

    HIGGS, R.K.

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Marine R.K. Higgs was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

    HIGSON, Alexander

    Major
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Major Alexander Higson received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in Borneo Territories during the period 24th December 1963 to 23rd June 1964.
     
    Sources

    HILL, Jonathan, P.

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029253J
    Royal Marines
    Bronze Star Medal (USA)
    Major Jonathan Hill 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 [1].

    HILL, Matthew Robert

    Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1)
    P055318T
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Sergeant Matthew Hill was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011 [1].
    2022 / 2023 Warrant Officer 1 (RSM) 47 Commando (Raiding Group), Royal Marines [2].
     
    Sources

    HILL, Paul

    Marine
    P038465S
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Paul Hill, HQ, 3 Commando Bde. RM, and from St. Helens, died in a hang gliding accident in Cyprus.
     
    Sources
    AFM ROH.
    Report in the Liverpool Echo 24 April 1987.
     

    HILL, R.W.

    Colour Sergeant
    PO21339E
    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.
     

    HILL, Ray

    -
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Served with 'B' Troop in Malaya circa 1951-1953.
     
    Source
    Reunion article with photo in the Globe and Laurel magazine Nov/Dec. 2000 edition.

    HILLARD, H.

    Marine
    PO/X114707
    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.
     

    HIND, James Robert

    Corporal
    PO37800L
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Corporal James Hind received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland, announced 15 April 1986  [1].
    • 16 May 1989 awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of service in Northern Ireland [2].

    HINE, Malcolm

    Marine
    RM 8381
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Medal (MM)

    Marine Malcolm Hine was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea. 

    Sources
    London Gazette 39230, page 2749.

    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. 

    HODGKISS, Richard George

    Marine
    RM 8740
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Medal (MM)
    Marine Richard Hodgkiss was awarded the Military Medal for outstanding courage and leadership whilst operating as a leading scout of a patrol that engaged the enemy on 13 February 1951 in a forest south of Tapah, Malaya.
     
    Sources

    HODKINSON, Graham

    Acting Corporal
    P028769S
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Acting Corporal Graham Hodkinson, attached H.M.S. Intrepid, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
     
    Source

    HODSON, Robert John

    Sergeant
    RM 22599
    3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Sergeant Robert Hodson died in a helicopter crash at Beacon Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Also killed was Lieutenant Peter Brian Seymour, RM
     

    HOLDEN, Stephen Paul

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Stephen Holden received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1996 [1].

    HOLDER, Daniel

    Marine
    30010145
    RM Reserve
    Royal Marines
    Bronze Star Medal (USA)
    Marine Daniel Holder, RM Reserve, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished services during coalition operations in Iraq.

    HOLLAND, Jonathan Mark

    Mne  Holland 45 Commando
    Marine
    P060896Q
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Jonathan Holland died as a result of injuries sustained from a mine strike, while on a routine patrol in the Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
     

    HOLLINGTON, Richard Humphrey

    Mne Richard Hollington 40 Commando
    Marine
    30044638
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Richard Hollington, Bravo Company, died of wounds from an explosion that occurred on the 12th June 2010 whilst he was conducting a reassurance patrol in Afghanistan for the local nationals in an area to the south of Patrol Base Ezeray.

    HOLLIS, A.

    Marine
    PO/X116194
    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.

    HOLMES, Matthew John

    Major General Matthew Holmes
    Major General
    N028280S
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Died in service
    Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Holmes, Commanding Officer 42 Commando RM, was appointed D.S.O. in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [1].

    HONEYSETT, Kenneth Roland

    Sergeant
    PLY/X 4090
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    British Empire Medal (BEM)

    Sergeant Kenneth Honeysett was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) [1], for gallant and distinguished service with the MT section of 40 Commando, RM [2], in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952.

    HOOK, David Arnold

    Major General David Hook RM
    Major General
    N028857Q
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Lieutenant Colonel David Hook was appointed Commanding Officer 42 Commando RM on 27 April 2001 [1].
    • 2009 (Brigadier) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [2].

    HOOLE, Alexander

    Marine
    P060269B
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Alexander Hoole 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

    HOPPER, D.M.

    Marine
    CH/X115637
    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.

    HORROCKS, James

    Sergeant
    P051971R
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Sergeant James Horrocks received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 .
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
     

    HOSKINS, Graham Anthony Clifford

    Major (Local Lieutenant Colonel)
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
    12 June 1982 (Captain / Local Major) appointed M.V.O. (Fifth Class) [1].
    31 December 1987 (Major / Local Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
     
    Source

    HOTINE, Anthony Dean

    Mne Anthony Hotine 40 Commando
    Marine
    30024310
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Anthony Hotine, Alpha Company, died during the early morning as a result of an explosion which occurred when Alpha Company was conducting a joint reassurance patrol with the Afghan National Army in the area around Patrol Base Jamil, in the Sangin district of Helmand province.

    HOULDEY, Timothy John

    Colour Sergeant
    P050292T
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Colour Sergeant Timothy Houldey received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field in 2012.
     
    Source
    London Gazette Supp. 60456, page 5740.
     

    HOULTRAM, Lee Andrew

    Sgt. Lee Andrew Houltram RM
    Sergeant
    P053349X
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Sergeant Lee Houltram, SBS, died [1] during operations targetting a Taliban bomb making factory near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service [2].

    HOWARD, David

    Marine
    RM 15145
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds

    Marine David Howard, from King's Lynn, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

    HOWE, Gilbert Rex

    Colour Sergeant
    CH/X4522 & T004522T
    40 Cdo. RM
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
    Military Medal (MM)
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Acting Corporal Gilbert Howe was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry on 21/22 February 1951 whilst attached to 40 Commando RM during operations at Kampong, Upper Perak, Malaya. He had been recommended for the M.M. but was awarded the D.C.M. [1].

    HOWES, Paul Reginald

    Marine
    RM 21186
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Paul Howes received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in Borneo Territories during the period 24th December 1963 to 23rd June 1964.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 43492, page 9824.

    HOWSE, Iain George

    Marine Iain Howse, CLR
    Marine
    P048162J
    Cdo. Log. Regt.
    Royal Marines
    Died in service

    Marine Iain Howse who was in the UK on a weeks leave from service in Iraq died in motorcycle accident on Whitepit Lane, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.

    HOYLE, Wayne Anthony

    Captain
    P045164H
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Warrant Officer 2 Wayne Hoyle received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan in 2008 [1].
    • 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
    • 1 January 2016 promoted Captain [3].

    HUDSON, Leslie Eric

    Colonel
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Hudson received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1974 - 31st January 1975 [1]. 
    31 December 1976 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
     

    HUGHES, Barry

    Corporal
    P030584X
    CTCRM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Corporal Barry Hughes was serving at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News, issue Jan. 1980  page 9.]
     

    HUGHES, Jon-Paul Hudson

    Lieutenant Colonel
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Jon-Paul Hudson Hughes, 45 Commando RM, received The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1].
    • 30 June 2006 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
    Sources

    HUMPHRIES, Mark James

    Lieutenant
    P047601L
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Colour Sergeant Mark Humphries was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 30 December 2006 [1].
    • Lt. M. J. Humphries MBE, (P047601L), to Emergency List for a period of 4 years on completion of Initial Commission 12th Aug. 2011 [2].

    HUNT, Darren

    Major Darren Hunt RM
    Major
    P035637B & N029390X
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Medal (MM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Corporal Darren Hunt was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished service during operations in the South Atlantic in 1982 [1].

    HUNT, Malcolm Peter John

    Major General
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Hunt was the Commanding Officer of 40 Commando RM during the Falklands War in 1982 [1].
    • 31 December 1983 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
    • 2 March 1992 (Major General) to Retired List [3].

    HUNT, Wayne

    Sergeant
    P045908R
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Sergeant Wayne Hunt was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field during the period 1st April to 30th September 2003 [1].
     

    HUNTINGFORD, Damian Jon

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029333S
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Damian Huntingford, HQ Squadron, 3 Commando Brigade RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 

    HURD, Desmond

    Marine
    PLY/X4690
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Marine Desmond Hurd from Inverkeithing, Fife, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

    HUSSEY, Stephen John

    Colonel
    N028488K
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Stephen Hussey was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 16 June 2007 [1].
    • Acting Lt. Col. Hussey, M.B.E. received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq in 2008 [2].
    • 1 April 2014 promoted Colonel [3].

    HUTCHEON, Ian

    Corporal
    PO30995F
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Corporal Ian Hutcheon was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.

    HUTCHINGS, Richard

    Lieutenant
    846 Naval Air Sqn.
    Royal Marines
    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
    Lieutenant Richard Hutchings was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
    Citation

    HYDES, Richard

    Marine Richard Hydes 45 Commando
    Marine
    RM 21817
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died on active service
    Marine Richard Hydes, from Bracebridge, Lincoln, died in a live firing training accident outside Dhala camp, Aden, while preparing for the initial Radfan operation.  A newly introduced GPMG went off accidentally whilst the gunner was moving position and hit his number two, Marine Hydes, who was

    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.

    IDDON, Thomas

    Sergeant
    PO22132X
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant Thomas Iddon received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 47643, page 11153.
     

    IMPETT, Albert William

    Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
    PLY.X.5146
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Acting Sergeant Albert Impett received a Mention in Despatches in 1951 for distinguished service in operations in Malaya.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
     

    INNIS, Roderick

    Acting Sergeant
    P019568N
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Acting Sergeant Roderick Innis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1973. 
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 46155, page 15023.
     

    IRELAND, Luke

    Mne Luke Ireland 45 Commando
    Marine
    30177040
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Luke Ireland went missing whilst on leave after going for a run in the Glen Clova area.  Despite an extensive search involving Tayside Police, five Mountain Rescue teams, three rescue dogs, search helicopters and 250 Royal Marines and Army commandos, the rescue attempt, in appalling

    IRISH, W.G.

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Marine W.G. Irish was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

    IRVING, Damian Francis

    Sergeant
    P036523U
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant Damian Irving received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 52833, page 2579 dated 14 Feb.1992.
     

    ISAACS, Garry John

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Warrant Officer 2 Garry Isaacs received The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.

    JACKSON, Ian

    Colour Sergeant
    P035346W
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service

    Colour Sergeant Ian Jackson died during an exercise in the Swiss Alps when he fell during abseiling on the Wyssifrau (White Lady) mountain in the Bernese Oberland. 

    JACKSON, Mark Anthony

    Marine
    30060425
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
    Marine Mark Jackson, 'D' Company, was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59737, page 5640.

    JACQUES, Stephen

    Marine Stephen Jacques 42 Commando
    Marine
    P040796F
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Stephen Jacques, a 'veteran' of the Falklands campaign aged 18, died from exposure during a training exercise in Norway in 1983 [1] [2]

    JAMES, Kevin Michael

    Sergeant
    P025432M
    RM Poole
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Corporal Kevin James was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August to 31st October 1978 [1].

    JAMES, Paul Melvyn

    Colonel
    N028434H
    Royal Marines
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Lieutenant Colonel Paul James was appointed D.S.O. in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st April 2010 to 30th September 2010 [1].
    • 22 August 2011 promoted Colonel [2].

    JAMES, Reginald William David

    Sergeant
    PO/X 2579
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Medal (MM)
    Sergeant Reginald James, 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, from Southsea Hampshire, was wounded and later awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
     

    JARVIS, Barry Edwin

    Sergeant
    P035305L
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant Barry Jarvis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1992.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 53086, page 17976.
     

    JEFFERY, Reginald

    Lance Corporal
    RM 20777
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Lance Corporal Reginald Jeffery from Penzance died whilst deployed to Aden [1][2].  He was part of a training party that accidentally strayed across into Yemen and was ambushed.

    JENKINS, Gareth Stuart

    Lieutenant
    30078014
    CTCRM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Lieutenant Gareth Jenkins RM died while conducting Officer training at the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines Lympstone, during the 30 Miler Commando Test on Dartmoor training area.
     
    Sources

    JENNINGS, Frank

    Marine
    PLY/X 1997
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Frank Jennings died in service whilst deployed overseas, cause of death not known to this archive  [Source: AFM ROH].
     

    JENNINGS, Richard

    Mne Richard Jennings 42 Commando
    Marine
    RM 19233
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds

    Marine Richard Jennings, Lima Company, died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarwak.

    JEX, David William

    Sergeant
    PO22802A
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant David Jex received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 47643, page 11153.
     

    JEZEPH, Nicholas

    Acting Lance Corporal
    30047486
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Acting Lance Corporal Nicholas Jezeph was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2016.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 61908, page 8514.
     

    JOBBINS, Paul Anthony

    Colonel
    RM Reserve
    Royal Marines
    George Medal (GM)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Reserve Decoration (RD)
    Colonel Paul Jobbins, O.B.E., R.D *., RM Reserves, was awarded the George Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2004 [1].
     
    Citation

    JOHNSON, Ronald

    Marine
    CH/X 109807
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Ronald Johnson died at sea during operations in Sicily whilst aboard the HMS Queen Emma during an enemy air attack on the vessel. 

    JOHNSTON, Brian Ronald

    Acting Colour Sergeant
    PO23116X
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Acting Colour Sergeant Brian Johnston died during operations in the Falklands. He was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

    JOHNSTON, Sydney, C.

    Sydney Johnston 41 Independent Commando RM
    Corporal
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines

    Corporal Sydney Johnston was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
    Report with image in the Belfast Telegraph 7 December 1950, p4 [Linked Content below].

    JOLE, Leslie Hugh

    Captain Leslie Jole MC
    Captain
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)

    Captain Leslie Jole, Officer Commanding 'Y' Troop since September 1950,  was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period June 1951 to 31st December, 1951.

    JONES, Adrian Brian

    Sergeant
    P0466197D
    Royal Marines
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Sergeant Adrian Jones was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at sea during the period 1st October 2005 to 31st March 2006.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58092, page 12273.

    JONES, Alan

    Colour Sergeant
    PO23068Y
    Royal Marines
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Bar to the British Empire Medal
    Colour Sergeant Alan Jones was awarded the B.E.M. (Military Division), on the 12th June 1976 [1].

    JONES, Ethan

    Ethan Jones
    Marine Recruit
    CTCRM
    Royal Marines
    Marine Recruit Ethan Jones, 282 Troop, died in a training accident whilst practising an assault from a landing craft on Tregantle beach, Cornwall. He was in the last phase of the 32 weeks training.
     

    JONES, Hefin

    Colour Sergeant
    P048583J
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Colour Sergeant Hefin Jones, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.

    JONES, James

    Marine
    RM 8835
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Medal (MM)

    Marine James Jones was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 3 Commando Brigade operations at Perak, Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952.

    JONES, John Patrick

    Marine (Acting Sergeant)
    RM 8119
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    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.

    JONES, John Stuart

    Warrant Officer Class 2 (later Warrant Officer 1)
    P042622P
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer 2 John Jones was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010 [1]. Later promoted Warrant Officer 1 [2].
     
    Sources
    [1] London Gazette 59647, page N5 (New Years Honours).

    JONES, Michael Peter

    Corporal
    P056581H
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds

    Corporal Michael Jones died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He joined the Royal Marines aged 18 on 8 February 1999. Through eight years of meritorious service, he served on operations in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. [Source: MOD]

    JONES, Mkhuseli

    Marine
    P064011A
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)

    Marine Mkhuseli Jones was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.

    JONES, Peter Raymond

    Marine Peter Raymond Jones 41 Commando
    Marine
    RM 8682
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Silver Star (USA)
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine Peter Jones, from Penarth, Wales, died during an amphibious operational landing from the USS Perch on the coast above Hungnam and west of Tanchon.

    JONES, R.L.

    Marine
    PLY/X1535
    41RM Commando
    Royal Marines

    20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Driving and Maintenance Course. Available for Drafting. 

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

    JONES, Robert Daniel

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Warrant Officer Class 2 Robert Jones 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

    JORDAN, H.

    Marine
    CH/X110892
    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.

    JOYCE, Philip

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N028381C
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Lieutenant Colonel Philip Joyce was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59808, page B5 (Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.)
     

    JUSTICE, David James

    Colour Sergeant
    P047324P
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Colour Sergeant David Justice died of natural causes. As a vehicle mechanic he had served with most of the commando groups in the UK, including exercises and operations in Croatia, Germany, Norway, Northern Ireland, and  Iraq.  

    KEELING, Andrew Myles

    Major General
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Major General Andrew Myles Keeling C.B.E. was appointed C.B. on 11th June 1994 [1].
    • 13 October 1987(Lieutenant Colonel)(Local Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

    KEMP, Dylan James

    Marine
    30009342
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Dylan James Kemp took his own life at his home after returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Lt Col Charlie Stickland, commanding officer of 42 Commando Royal Marines, said: "He was always at the fore of any activity and a respected member of the team."
     

    KENNY, Brian Charles

    Marine (Acting Corporal)
    P026796G
    Royal Marines
    Military Medal (MM)
    Acting Corporal Brian Kenny was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1973. 
     
    Source
    London Gazette 46155, page 15023.
     

    KENYON, Eric

    Marine
    RM 20148
    41 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service
    Marine Eric Kenyon, married and from Halifax, died at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance.
     
    Sources
    AFM ROH.
    England & Wales Government Probate Death Indices.
     

    KEYES, David Charles

    Marine
    RM8028
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Marine David Keyes was killed during operations in Malaya when ambushed in a jeep along the Tapah-Chenderiang Road in Perak at Tapah Road Station near Ipoh. Buried in Batu Gajah (later exhumed, cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to UK). Also killed was Marin

    KIERANS, Gerald

    Marine
    RM 16941
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Killed in action or died of wounds

    Marine Gerald Kierans, Lima Company, from Widnes, died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.

    Sources
    AFM ROH.
    [Image] His sister Estelle Hart.

    KIMMIS, Gary Robert

    Marine
    P043298E
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Gary Kimmis received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 51733, page 5813 dated 15 May 1989.
     

    KING, Geoffrey

    Marine
    41 Ind. Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Marine Geoffrey King from Shipley was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
     
    Sources
    British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

    KING, Henry George

    Corporal (T) (Acting Sergeant)
    CH.X.4255
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Mentioned in Despatches

    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.

    KING, R.A.

    Marine
    CH/X3531
    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.

    KITE, Colin Luther

    Colour Sergeant
    P032575L
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Died in service

    Colour Sergeant Colin Kite died in a road traffic accident in Scotland whilst travelling home to Arbroath.

    Sources
    AFM ROH.
    Sherryl Hancock (Welfare Officer at Condor at the time).
     

    KNIGHT, James

    Captain
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Captain James Knight RM, attached 1 Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.

    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

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