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HARTLEY, Sam

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant
4393614
No 5 Commando
Green Howards
Mentioned in Despatches

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Sam Hartley received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37425, page 383.

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.
 

HATTON, Jack

Marine
PO/X.117594
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Jack Hatton from Leigh in Lancashire received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy between 1st April and 8th May 1945.
 
Source
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Notes

HAUSMANN, Fritz Sigmund

Fritz Hausmann alias Fred Houseman 2 Commando
Lance Corporal
PAL/ 1344
No 2 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches

Fritz Sigmund Hausmann was born in Bingen Am Rhein, April 27th 1921. He was a German Jew who at age 13, fled Germany alone and went to school in Palestine.

HAVILLE, John

Marine
EX/3454
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Haville received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
The Story of 45 Royal Marine Commando.

HAWKINS, Kenneth Scott

Corporal (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
CH/X 1120
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Company Sergeant Major Kenneth Hawkins was awarded the Military Medal for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at the crossing of the Garigliano River, Italy, on 22 January 1944 [1][2].  He later became prisoner of war and was transported to Germany

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].

HAYDON, Joseph Charles

Major General
13865
Special Service Brigade
Irish Guards
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)
Mentioned in Despatches
Second Lieutenant Joseph Charles Haydon was commissioned into the Irish Guards 21 December 1917 [1]On the 8th June 1

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

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.
 

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]

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, Herbert Edward

Ted Hewtt 2 Commando
Herbert Edward 'Ted' Hewett
Troop Sergeant Major
6013031
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Troop Sergeant Major Herbert Edward 'Ted' Hewett, 2 Troop, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][3].

HIGHAM, Walter

Gunner
14526092
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Gunner Walter Higham, 5 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Styal, Cheshire.
 
Sources

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

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].

HOBBS, Frederick Henry

Temporary Sergeant
PO/X 101541
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant Frederick Hobbs was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. 

Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.
41RM Commando War Diary 19 February 1946.

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

HOGBEN, Richard

Leading Medical Assistant
D246107R
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Mentioned in Despatches

Leading Medical Assistant Richard Hogben RN, attached 3 Commando Brigade RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009. 

HOLDEN-WHITE, Harold Vere

Temporary Major
2013352
162512
SBS
Royal Sussex Regiment
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
16.05.1940 enlisted Sapper, Corps of Royal Engineers [1].
05.09.1940 transferred from Corps on posting to 163 O.C.T.U.[1].
21.12.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Sussex Regiment [2].

HOLLIDAY, David James

Sergeant, Troop Sergeant Major
2609192
No 1 Commando
Suffolk Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant David Holliday received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa." 

Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 57 issued September 1973.

HOLM, A.

Private
6300542
No 1 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Mentioned in Despatches
Private Holm received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact, last known address in Denmark.
 
Sources

HOLMES, Kenneth John

Troop Sergeant Major
EX/3215
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Troop Sergeant Major Kenneth Holmes was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group in France.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36979, page 1386.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).

HOOK, Maurice

Private, later Corporal
5830807
No 1 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches

Private Maurice Hook received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa." 

Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 92 issued March 1991.

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

HOPSON, Donald Charles

Donald Charles Hopson
Major
87593
No 3 Commando
Lancashire Fusilers, Royal Armoured Corps
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Second Lieutenant Donald Hopson was commissioned into the Lancashire Fusiliers which later converted to an armoured unit of the Royal Armoured Corps. Served in No.3 Commando and 1 Commando Brigade in both Italy and NW Europe. Final rank in the Commandos was Major.

HOPWOOD, Howell Gaston Lloyd

Lieutenant Howell Hopwood 2 Commando
Lieutenant Hopwood 2 Commando
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
79651
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Howell Hopwood, 5 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St. Nazaire on the night of 27/28th March, 1942.  Embarked on board HMS Campbeltown; prisoner of war after the raid.

HORNE, Frederick, J.

Private
5118341
No 4 Commando
South Staffordshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Private Frederick Horne received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe.
Recommendation

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].

HOWARTH, Arnold

Lance Sergeant
3448514
No 2 Commando
Grenadier Guards
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Croix de Guerre (France)
Lance Sergeant Arnold Howarth was one of the five Commandos who escaped after landing at St Nazaire on the raid. Arnold joined the Grenadier Guards in 1939 aged 18. His 5 brothers were also in the Armed Forces. He later volunteered for and was attached to No.2 Commando.

HOWELLS, Ellis

Ellis Howells 1st SBS
Lance Corporal Ellis Howes
Lance Corporal
3910267
No 12 Commando
Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
SBS
South Wales Borderers
Special Air Service Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Ellis Howells was killed in action having left the Commandos and joined the 1st Special Boat Service, S.A.S. Regiment, Army Air Corps. He died during an attack on a railway bridge at Limpljani in the former Yugoslavia.

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.

HUBBARD, Thomas James

Rifleman
7021640
No 5 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles
Mentioned in Despatches
Rifleman Thomas Hubbard received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37425, page 384.

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].
 

HUMBLE, William McLean

Lance Sergeant
2940188
No 2 Commando
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Metropolitan Police
Military Medal (MM)
Colonial Police Medal
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant William Humble, 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal and also received a Mention in Despatches, both during operations in Italy [1][1a].
Recommendation
"Gulf of Salerno 13th September 1943.

HUMPHREYS, James

Private
3958742
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Private James Humphreys died of wounds during operations in North Africa. He has no known grave. Husband of Dorothy M. Humphreys, of Dartmouth, Devon.
Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.
 
Sources

HUMPHRIES, Joseph

Marine
CH/X 103795
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Joseph Humphries was taken prisoner in the Dieppe Raid. He was one of a work party at Lamsdorf POW Camp who escaped and were shot. The headstone at his Grave states "Royal Marines" followed by "Commando".

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].

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 

HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY, Herbert Oliver

Herbert Oliver Huntington-Whiteley.
Captain
30 Commando Assault Unit
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Herbert Huntington-Whiteley died during operations at Le Havre, France. Son of Captain Sir Herbert Maurice Huntington-Whiteley, R.N., 2nd Bt., and of Lady Pamela Margaret Huntington-Whiteley (nee Baldwin), of Astley, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs.

HURST, Desmond

Colour Sergeant
PLY/X3469
40RM Commando
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Temporary Sergeant Desmond Hurst received a Mention in Despatches for service in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
20 February 1946. Colour Sergeant, 41RM Commando 4 Troop. Available for drafting on dispersal of the Commando. 
 
Sources

HUTTON, George Francis

TSM George Hutton DCM 2 Commando
Troop Sergeant Major
6012900
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Troop Sergeant Major George Hutton, 1 troop, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field. [1]

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.
 

IREDALE, Walter Harker

Walter Iredale 43 Commando
Corporal (Temporary)
PLY/X107491
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Walter Iredale received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
CVA Gallery images.

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.
 

JACKSON, John Rodney

Bombardier
24130402
29 Cdo. Regt.RA
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Bombardier John Jackson received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic. He was second in command of an Artillery and Naval Gunfire Forward Observation Party grouped with a company of 3 Para during the period 5 - 14 June 1982.

JAMES, Clifford Vizetelly

Lieutenant (later Major)
174099
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Clifford James, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals Officer, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Italy.
Recommendation
Salerno Bay 9-16 Sept. 1943.

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].

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.
 

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.
 

JOHNS, Philip

Sergeant Philip Johns 5 Commando
Philip Johns
Sergeant
5435744
No 5 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Philip Johns served in the Commandos from August 1940 to November 1946. 
6 Troop Mortar Section 1945. Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
 
Sources

JONES, Ivor

Lance Corporal
7360153
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Ivor Jones, RAMC attached to 48RM Commando, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in N.W. Europe [1][2][3]

JONES, Jack Garner

Lieutenant
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Jack Jones died during operations at Kangaw Burma. Mentioned in Despatches (posthumous) for gallant and distinguished service. Husband of Lelgarde De C. Jones, of Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
 
Sources

JONES, John Garner

Captain John Garner Jones MC
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
92411
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain John Garner Jones was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Arakan, Burma [1]. He had served in the Commando since its formation [5].
Recommendation

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, 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

JONES, Sydney

Lance Corporal
5253009
No 5 Commando
Worcestershire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Sydney Jones died on 2 August 1944 from wounds inflicted on 23 March 1944 during operations at Maungdaw, Burma. Son of William John and Annie Jones, of Cradley Heath, Staffordshire.

JUPP, Clifford Norman

Captain
176804
No 2 Commando
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Fusiliers
Royal Artillery
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Mentioned in Despatches
8 March 1941 O.C.T.U. commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Fusiliers [1].
Served in No.2 Commando and 2 Commando Brigade [2][4].

KEALY, Michael Robert Bayley

Temporary Major (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
50892
No 8 Commando
Middle East Commando
SBS
Devonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Served in No.8 Commando and Layforce [1].
July 1942 (Major) 1st Special Service Regiment [1a].
Commanded No.1 S.B.S. Middle East after departure of Major R.J. Courtney M.C. [2].

KELLY, James Anthony

James Anthony Kelly RM
Acting Temporary Corporal (later Company Sergeant Major)
PO.X.108397
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Croix de Guerre (France)
James Anthony Kelly joined the Royal Marines in 1941 later volunteering for Commando service. Posted 41RM Commando 'A' Troop. Served at Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, and Walcheren where he was wounded by enemy shell fire and evacuated to hospital in UK.

KIAER, Eric Arnold

Lieutenant
130209
No 3 Commando
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Eric Kiaer died [1] during the Normandy landings. He had previously been Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished services in the field. [2]"

KIDDIE, Robert Thomson

Captain
175905
46RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain (Doctor) Robert Kiddie M.B., Medical Officer attached to 46RM Commando, was twice Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. Post war member of the Commando Association he died in Dundee in 1949.
 

KIMBERLEY, Harry

Able Seaman
C/JX.169896
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'H'. For outstanding services in planning and carrying out an operation in the Arakan in close co-operation with the Army. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36593, page 3146.

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, Alfred William

AlfredKing1Commando
Lance Sergeant
5774460
No 1 Commando
Norfolk Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Alfred King received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942. He embarked on board HMS Campbeltown.

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.

Sergeant
7349982
No 5 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant King was twice Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37015, page 1818 (Lance Corporal).

KINNEAR, Ernest Arthur

Sergeant Ernest Kinnear 40RM Commando
Sergeant (Acting Troop Sergeant Major)
PO/X 105560
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Ernest Kinnear was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Italy at Lake Comacchio, and on the enemy held Dalmatian Island of Brac [1].
Recommendation

KIRTON, E.

Private
3059140
No 2 Commando
Royal Scots
Mentioned in Despatches
Private E. Kirton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
 
Source
London Gazette 36950, page 1041.
 

KNOCK, Douglas Alexander

Surgeon Lieutenant
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Surgeon Lieutenant Douglas Knock RN was attached to 41 Independent Commando RM at the time of his death in Korea. He was killed whilst the Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B.

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.

LAIDLER, Wilfred Kenneth

Marine
PO/X 119879
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Wilfred Laidler received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
The Story of 45 Royal Marine Commando.

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, Robert Charlton

Leading Seaman
P/SSX 20523
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'N1' during the landings on the Italian mainland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36505, page 2128.
RN Beach Commando Memoranda No.79 dated 20 July 1944 (Extract from A.F.O.2709/44).

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].

LANGLEY, Ernest

Sick Berth Petty Officer
C/MX.53710
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
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.

LAPPIN, James

Jimmy Lappin 11 Commando and SAS
Corporal
2934114
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
SAS
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
10 Troop of No.11 Commando. 
Took part in the Rommel raid (Operation Flipper)*.
'A' Squadron Middle East Commando.
Special Air Service.
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
 

LAPRAIK, John Neilson

Acting Captain (later Honorary Colonel)
132519
51ME Commando
SBS
SAS
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Acting Captain John Neilson Lapraik was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East [1].
Recommendation

LARMENT, Henry Frederick

Henry Larment 3 and 4 Commando
Bombardier
884501
No 4 Commando
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
1938 attested into the Royal Artillery.
1940 married his wife Alma.
Service number 884501.
Final rank - Bombardier.
Attached to No.4 Commando.
4 March 1941 particpated in Operation Claymore - Lofoten Islands, Norway.

LAVENDER, William Edwin

Acting T/Corporal
PLY/X 3571
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal William Lavender received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.
 
Source
London Gazette 36925, page 757.
 

LAWRENCE, Christie Norman

Lieutenant (Honorary Captain)
124143
No 8 Commando
'Layforce'
Somerset Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of the White Eagle (Yugoslavia)

Christie Norman Lawrence was commissioned Second Lieutenant 9 March 1940. Reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations in Crete later confirmed to be a prisoner of war. He escaped and joined General Mihailovic's Chetnik Forces in Yugoslavia. Later recaptured and transported to Germany.

LAWRENCE, Joseph Arthur

Captain
105709
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Lovat Scouts
Mentioned in Despatches
Silver Star (USA)
1 Commando Brigade Headquarters. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in NW Europe. Awarded the Silver Star conferred by the President of the United States of America in recognition of distinguished service in the cause of the Allies.
 

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

LEEKE, Henry George

Temporary Lieutenant
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'H'. For outstanding services in planning and carrying out an operation in the Arakan in close co-operation with the Army. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36593, page 3145.

LEIGH, Colin

Temporary Lieutenant
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Lieutenant Colin Leigh received a Mention in Despatches for good service while operating with the 21st Army Group.

Sources
London Gazette 36979, page 1386 dated 13 March 1945.
 

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, Ernest Thomas

Guardsman (later RSM 21 SAS)
2660913
No 8 Commando
SAS
Coldstream Guards & South Staffordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Ernest Thomas Lilley was awarded the Military Medal serving with 'L' Detachment Special Air Service having left the Commando.
He had previously served in No. 8 Commando [2].
Recommendation

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, Dudley Stuart

Dudley Stuart Lister MC
Lieutenant Colonel
No 10 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Lister MC, a veteran of World War One, was Commanding Officer of three different commando units in WW2. An international sportsman his forte was boxing.

LIVINGSTONE, Richard Percy

Captain (Temporary Major)
149081
No 6 Commando
SBS
Royal Ulster Rifles
Special Air Service Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Richard Livingstone MBE received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1][1a].

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].

LLOYD, Roger Exley

Acting Temporary Captain
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Cross (Netherlands)
Captain Roger Lloyd received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group [1].
1946 awarded the Bronze Cross bestowed by the Queen of the Netherlands for services in North West Europe [2].
 

LLOYD, William Eric

Captain
132198
No 3 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Captain William Lloyd, 4 troop, died during operations at Agnone and the Bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field.

LOASBY, Ronald William

Corporal
6482237
SBS
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Mentioned in Despatches
In 1939 Ronald William Loasby was a Metropolitan Police Officer residing at Gilmore House, a Police Section House in Lambeth. He volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 9 June 1942 joining the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.

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, Jeffrey Gordon

Lieutenant (later Temporary Major)
149534
No 4 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Royal Leicestershire Regiment, 7th Bn.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Served as a Gunner in a TA Royal Artillery unit from 2 September 1939 until 31 May May 1940 when he began officer training in 162 OCTU [1]
21 September 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Seaforths [2].

LOGAN, Frank Allan

Lance Corporal (later Captain)
5111687 and 233094
No 4 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of Oranje Nassau with Swords (Netherlands)
10.05.1939 enlisted and posted 7th Bn.,Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
---.---. 1940 volunteered for the Commandos and attached No.4 Commando.
10.11.1941 to 141 O.C.T.U.
05.05.1942 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Corps of Royal Engineers [1].

LOUSTALOT, Edward Vincent

Lt Edward Loustalot 1st US Rangers
Second Lieutenant
O-395585
No 3 Commando
US Rangers 1st Bn.
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Second Lieutenant Edward Loustalot, 1st US Ranger Bn., died during operations at Dieppe. He was the first American soldier to die on European soil in WW2.
Posthumous Mention in Despatches

LOWE, Ken

Lance Corporal
3606787
No 9 Commando
Border Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Ken Lowe received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36950, page 1041.
 

LUCAS, Harry Hillgrove

Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
98886
No 9 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Harry Lucas received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [1]
  • 18 November 1959 from Active List to Territorial Army Reserve of Officers with rank of Lieutenant Colonel [2].

LUND, John Thomas

Sergeant (Acting Temporary Quartermaster Sergeant)
PO/X1315
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Quartermaster Sergeant John Lund was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group in France.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36979, page 1386.

LUNN, Eric John Alfred

Captain Eric Lunn SBS
Captain (later Major)
198819
SBS
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Eric Lunn was awarded the Military Cross twice and also received a Mention in Despatches for his gallantry during operations with 2 Special Boat Section [1][2][3].

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.
 

MACCALLUM, Laurence Eric

Maj Laurnece MacCallum MC 2 Commando
Captain (later Honorary Major)
129561
No 2 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Lieutenant Lawrence MacCallum joined No.2 Commando 15 December 1943 [1]. On 28/29 July 1944 Captain MacCallum was commanding 2 troop during operations in Albania. Awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service [2].

MACDONALD, Roderick

Major
485776
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Roderick MacDonald, Squadron Commander, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service throughout the Falklands campaign in 1982.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12853.

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.

MACPHERSON, William

Sergeant
2889124
No 5 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal William Macpherson was wounded 15 January 1945 during operations in Burma [1]. Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma, rank Sergeant [2].

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

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.
 

MAHER, John Daniel

Lance Corporal
24462159
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal John Maher received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War 

MAIDWELL, Percy Scott

Percy Maidwell 43 Commando
Corporal, Acting Temporary Troop Sergeant Major
PO/X 3121
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Troop Sergeant Major Percy Maidwell, 'D' Troop, received a Mention in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36903, page 518.

MAKEIG-JONES, Robin John

Major
498932
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
29 Cdo. Regt.RA
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Robin Makeig-Jones, 29 Commando Regiment, attached as a pilot to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron, received a Mention in Despatches [1] in recognition of his courage in the air, and devotion to duty, on the night of 13/14 June 1982 during the operation to take the Wireless

MALCOLM, George

Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major
PLY/X 639
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Company Sergeant Major George Malcolm died during operations in Italy to cross the River Garigliano. He had been recommended for the Military Medal for his gallantry on the day prior to his death.

MALEY, George Jesse

Temporary Sergeant
PLY/X 100034
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant George Maley received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.
 

MANN, Robert Kirkwood, S.

Company Sergeant Major
2986799
No 9 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
Company Sergeant Major (WO2) Robert Mann received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 329.
 

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.

MARCH-PHILLIPPS, Gustavus Henry

Major
39184
Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
Royal Artillery
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Commanding Officer 62 Commando (Small Scale Raiding Force).
Killed in action Operation Aquatint. Posthumous Mention in Despatches.

MARNER, Steven

Corporal
24862702
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Steven Marner received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.

MARTIN, Arthur

Captain
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Arthur Martin, Signals Officer, and one of the original 3rd RM Bn., officers, died of wounds during operations at Kangaw, Burma. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India.

MARTIN, Donald Hugh

Donald Martin 4 Commando
Sergeant
14241838
No 4 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Norwich City Police
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Donald Martin, 1 Troop (formerly C Troop), received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe, specifically for his part during operations on the island of Schouwen, Holland. 

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, Richard Lloyd

Marine (Acting Temporary Corporal)
PLY.X.3995
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Richard Mason was Mentioned in Despatches for good service whilst operating with the 21st Army Group at Biesbosch, The Netherlands.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).

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.
 

MASSEY, Walter Charles

Sergeant
5770767
No 1 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Walter Massey was wounded 11 November 1942. 
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. 
Post war member of the Commando Association residing Southampton.
 
Sources

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.

MAYNE, John Ronald, D.

Captain (later Major)
71115
No 6 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain John Mayne was reported missing 26 March 1943 during the Battle at Steamroller Farm, El Arousa, Tunisia, later confirmed as a prisoner of war.
Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.

MAYOR, Keith

Able Seaman Keuth Mayor 14 Commando
Able Seaman
D/JX 363471
No 14 Commando
HMS Fox, RN
Mentioned in Despatches
Executed

Able Seaman Keith Mayor was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway (Operation Checkmate). He was captured and later executed at Belsen Concentration Camp having been transferred there from Sachsenhausen. He has no known grave. Son of John and Gertrude L.

MCCARTNEY, George Johnstone

George McCartney 43 Commando
Corporal (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
PO/X3789
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Temporary Company Sergeant Major George McCartney, 'F' Troop, received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Image of senior NCO's of 43RM Cdo in Gallery.

MCCAUGHEY, Henry

Corporal
PLY/X 101290
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Henry McCaughey was reported missing presumed died. He has no known grave. At the time of his death his Commando were engaged in fighting at Monte Ornito and Monte Faito, Italy. Mentioned in Despatches for outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy.

McCLAIR, Alexander Richard

Alexander McClair 2 Commando and SBS
Lance Sergeant (later Captain)
6968725 & 251446
No 2 Commando
SBS
London Rifle Brigade / Essex Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Alexander McClair, 2 Troop No.2 Commando, was one of the commando contingent who embarked on Motor Launch 156 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was evacuated back to the UK after the raid [1][2]

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.
 

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.

MCGONIGAL, Ambrose Joseph

Ambrose McGonigal MC
Lieutenant (later Honorary Major)
113419
No 12 Commando
SBS
Royal Ulster Rifles
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Ambrose McGonigal was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during a raid on the enemy held island of Sark on the night of the 27th December 1943.

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].

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

MCKENNA, George

Corporal
EX 3363
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal George McKenna died in Corfu. His Commando were engaged in policing operations there after recently liberating the island. He received a Mention in Despatches for devotion to duty during operations in the Mediterranean theatre covering a period from 1st April to 10th September, 1944.

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

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.

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.

MCMILES, John

Sergeant
No 9 Commando
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant John McMiles received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 325.

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

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.
 

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.
 

MENDAY, Ronald Philip

Captain Ronald Menday 4 Commando
Ronald Philip Menday
Major (later lieutenant Colonel)
132150
No 4 Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Ronald Menday was second in command of No.4 Commando at Normandy on 'D' Day. Took command for a short period after Lt. Col. Dawson [more...] was wounded [1]

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].

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.
 

MICHELL, Donald Willuam

Captain
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.

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.

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, William Carley

Marine (Acting Temporary Corporal)
PO/X112087
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal William Carley Mills from Bedlington Station, Northumberland, received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy between 1st April and 8th May 1945.
 
Source
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.

MILLS-ROBERTS, Derek

Brigadier
69334
No 4 Commando
No 6 Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Irish Guards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches

Born in 1908; educated at Liverpool College and Oxford University; worked for his father's firm of solicitors, 1935; joined Supplementary Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 1936; joined 1 Bn, Irish Guards, 1939-1942, and served in Norway; transferred to special services No 4 Commando, 1942; took

MILMAN, John Alexander Ralph

Lt. Colonel John Alexander Ralph Milman
Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
58191
52ME Commando
British Military Mission 204
Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel John Milman, Commander, 1 Special Service Detachment, 204 Military Mission, was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1][2].
Recommendation

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].

MILNE, Robert

Gunner Robert Milne 2 Commando
Gunner
2567490
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Gunner Robert Milne, 5 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Commando raid at St Nazaire on 28/29 March 1942.

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.
 

MOORE, Eric Louis Alfred

Colour Sergeant (Acting Temporary RQMS)
CH/X 1045
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Eric Moore received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.

MORAN, Patrick

Leading Seaman
P/JX170231
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Leading Seaman Patrick Moran, RN Beach Commando 'S', died during operations in Normandy. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches.
 
Sources
CWGC.
London Gazette 36676, page 4008.
 

MORGAN, Harold Rees

Captain Harold Rees Morgan 1 Commando
Captain
88079
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Harold Morgan died during operations at Bizerte, Tunisia. He has no known grave.
Son of William Thomas Morgan and Margaret A. Morgan, of Llanelly, Carmarthenshire [1][1a].

MORGAN, Richard Fuller

Lieutenant Richard Morgan 2 Commando
Lieutenant (later Major)
105100
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment and Royal Ulster Rifles
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Richard Morgan, 2 Troop, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 28 March 1942 during Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire.

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

MORRIS, John Frederick

Temporary Lieutenant
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Temporary Lieutenant John Morris received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Navy Lists (see Linked Content below).

MORRIS, Matthew Frank

Sergeant
1905889
No 1 Commando
Royal Engineers
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Sergeant Matthew Morris MM, 6 Troop, died during operations at Kangaw, Burma. 
Son of Alfred H. Morris and Louisa Morris; husband of Maud Morris. of Station Town. Co. Durham.

MORRIS, William

Warrant Officer Class One
7878047
No 4 Commando
Royal Armoured Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Regimental Sergeant Major No.4 Commando since formation. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during the Lofotens Raid (Operation Claymore). Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.

MORSS, Donald James Robert

Sergeant (Acting Temporary Company Sergeant Major)
PO/X.1808
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Company Sergeant Major Morss was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during offensive operations with the Allied Armies between November 1944 and January 1945 whilst attached to the Landing Craft Obstruction Clearance Unit (LCOCU). 
 
Sources

MOSS, Alan

WO1 Regimental Sergeant Major
2930992
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Regimental Sergeant Major Alan Moss, HQ 2 Commando, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later presumed killed in action at sea after being shot. He embarked for the raid on Motor Launch ML 267 and received a posthumous Mention in Despatches.

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, 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.
 

MUNRO, Neil Gordon Macleven

Temporary Captain (Acting Temporary Major)
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Neil Munro received a Mention in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [1]. 
  • He received a second Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean [2].

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].

MURPHY, Laurence Kevin

Lawrence Murphy 2 Commando
Lance Sergeant
5338001
No 2 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches

Lance Sergeant Laurence Murphy, 1 Troop, was wounded in Italy on 19 April 1945. Two months earlier in February 1945 it was announced that he had received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field. Served in No.2 Commando from its early days.

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)

NEALE, Raymond

Temporary Lieutenant
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Raymond Neale received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy.
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36676, page 4010.

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.

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.
 

NEWMAN, Lt Col. Augustus Charles, VC

Col. Newman VC, 2 Commando
Augustus Charles Newman VC
Lieutenant Colonel
33927
No 2 Commando
No 3 Independent Company
Essex Regiment
Victoria Cross (VC)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Lt. Colonel Augustus Charles Newman, Officer Commanding No 2 Commando, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry whilst Military Force Commander of Operation Chariot, St. Nazaire. He was a prisoner of war after the raid.

NIAS, David

Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
74607
No 1 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant David Nias was the Intelligence Officer for No.1 Commando. He received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. In February 1945 he took command of 5 Troop.
 
Sources

NICELY, Michael

Medical Assistant Michael Niceley
Medical Assistant
D162979K
45 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Mentioned in Despatches
Medical Assistant Michael Nicely RN, attached to 45 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations in the South Atlantic.
Recommendation

NICHOLL, Hugh Rowley Mount

Commander
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Commander Hugh Nicholl served with 'G' Beach Commando [1][6][7]
  • 20 January 1941 (Acting Commander) appointed Distinguished Service Order for coolness, skill and devotion to duty while serving in the Mediterranean [2].

NICHOLLS, Frank Raymond Jocelyn

Captain
71042
No 7 Commando
'Layforce'
Special Service Detachment 1
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Frank Nicholls, No 7 Commando and Layforce, died whilst attached to No 1 Special Service Detachment. He has no known grave. Son of Mrs. A. M. Connell, of West Brompton, London.

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.

NUTTALL, James Thomas

Major James Thomas Nuttall 48 RM Commando
Major
164483
48RM Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Cross (Netherlands)
Major James Nuttall attached to 48 RM Commando 'Z' troop was mentioned in despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe [1][2].

O'CONNOR, David Lloyd

Marine
P037962R
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine David O'Connor received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
 

O'KANE, Eugene Joseph

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Eugene O'Kane, HMS Intrepid, received a Mention in Despatches  in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134, page 12842.

OATES, Ashley

Corporal
P053529A
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Ashley Oates 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

OGDEN, Gary

Marine
P059473M
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Gary Ogden received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008. He provided vital medical aid to nine casualties in a single action.

OLIVER, Michael David

Sergeant
P038145C
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Michael Oliver received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 53298, page 8190 published 11 May 1993.
 

OPOCZYNSKI, Abraham

Served as : 
ORR, Adam
Sergeant
6387010
13801810
Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Pioneer Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Served under an alias. Special Operations Executive attached Small Scale Raiding Force for Operation Aquatint during which he was taken prisoner. 1945 reported missing whilst in captivity, later presumed killed in action.

OUGHTRED, Neil

Neil Oughtred 2 Commando
Captain
70524
No 2 Commando
Lincolnshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Neil Oughtred joined No.2 Commando on 7 September 1941. On 27/28 March 1942 he was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 446 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. Wounded during the raid and evacuated back to the UK.

OWEN, John Ivor Headon

Major General
45 Cdo. RM
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
John Ivor Headon Owen was Captain of 'C' Troop' 44RM Commando in Burma January 1945 [1][1a]. Post war he served in 42 Commando RM in Borneo and he commanded 45 Commando RM in Aden [2]

PAGE, Will

Sergeant
P062346A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Will Page received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.
 
Source
London Gazette 62052, page 17278.
 

PALMER, John

Temporary Lieutenant
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'K2' in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36526, page 2356.
RN Beach Commando Memoranda No.79 dated 20 July 1944 (Extract from A.F.O.2822/44).

PARKER, Robert Young

Temporary Corporal
PLY/X 103897
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Robert Parker received a Mention in Despatches for good service with the 21st Army Group.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
41RM Commando War Diary 11 September 1945.

PATTERSON, Leslie Vincent

Leslie Patterson 1 Cdo
Leslie Patterson 1 Commando
Lance Corporal (later Lieutenant)
5627019
326055
No 1 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Lincolnshire Regiment
Mentioned in Despatches
Died in service
Lance Corporal Leslie Patterson, No.1 Commando, was Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa (Algeria and Tunisia). He was selected for officer training and left the commando.

PEASLEY, Edward John

Leading Seaman
P/JX 166792
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Royal Navy
Mentioned in Despatches
Died on active service
Leading Seaman Edward Peasley, RN Beach Commando 'H', died by drowning in a diving accident in Genoa, Italy [1][1a][2][Notes B].
Son of Albert Edward and Margaret Dorothy Peasley, of Banstead, Surrey [1].

PECK, Arthur Thomas George

Sergeant
CH/X 5357
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

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.

PEMBERTON, Thomas William

Acting Temporary Corporal
PO/X 116149
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Thomas Pemberton received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India [1].
 
Sources

PENNEFATHER, David Anthony Somerset

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)
Mentioned in Despatches
Commandant General Royal Marines in 1996.
  • (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

Lieutenant
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.

PENROSE, Iain Andrew

Marine
P062839Y
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Iain Penrose received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.
 

PERKINS, Leonard

Len Perkins 2 Commando
Sergeant (later Sergeant Major)
2930945
No 2 Commando
Liverpool Scottish QOCH
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Leonard Perkins, 5 troop ('A' section) from Liverpool was wounded on 29 July 1944, this date being that of Operation Healing 2 at Spilje, Albania [1][1a].

PERRY, Cyril Henry

Temporary Captain
262361
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Armoured Corps
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Served in 2 Brigade and Group HQ. Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Italy. Member of the Commando Association residing Queensland, Australia.
 
Sources

PETERS, Richard James McGregor

Lieutenant Richard Peters 2 SBS
Richard Peters 2 Special Boat Section
Lieutenant
226391
SBS
Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 7th(1st Bn Queen Victoria's Rifles)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Richard Peters, 2 Special Boat Section, died whilst leading a small reconnaissance operation to gather intelligence from villagers on the strength and disposition of Japanese forces on the other side of a bridge across the River Irrawaddy in the area of Pakkoku-Pagan. He was accompan

PHIBBS, David Kenneth

Temporary Lieutenant
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant David Phibbs, RNBC 'A', received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba [1][3].

PHILLIPS, Cecil Farndale

Major General
47RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Order of Oranje Nassau with Swords (Netherlands)

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. 
 

PILLAR, Andrew Robert

Lieutenant Colonel
N018853E
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Andrew Pillar, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches  in recognition of service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1].

PIPE, Gary James

Corporal
P035651N
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Gary Pipe was twice mentioned in despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland. 
  • Distinguished service between 1st August 1980 and 31 October 1980 [1].

PIRKS, Edward Henry

Petty Officer
C/JX.136995
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'H'. For outstanding services in planning and carrying out an operation in the Arakan in close co-operation with the Army. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 36593, page 3145.

PLAYFORD, Roland Frederick

Captain (later Major)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Roland Playford, 3 Cdo. Bde. HQ and Signal Squadron RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1]
  • 1 April 1983 promoted Captain [2].

POLLARD, Gordon

Maj Gordon Pollard MC MM
Major
1480560 / 288876
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Medal (MM)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
The then Sergeant Gordon Pollard, RA,  was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East (Egypt and Libya) during the period May, 1942 to October, 1942.
 

POLLARD, P.E.G.

Corporal
PLY/X.4251
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Pollard 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.

POLLITT, Charles Jordan Bellingham

Lt Colonel Charles Pollitt
Lieutenant Colonel
37725
No 1 Commando
No 5 Commando
No 10 Independent Company
Border Regiment
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Charles Pollitt, then a Captain, embarked with No 10 Independent Company on their deployment to Freetown in April 1940.  At the end of the year after No 10 Independent Company was disbanded he volunteered for and was posted to the Holding and Training Wing at what was then STC Achnacarry.

POTTER, Anthony

Private
24491946
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Mentioned in Despatches

Private Anthony Potter, R.A.O.C. attached to the Commando Logistics Regiment RM,  received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1][2].

POUNDS, Edgar George Derek

Edgar George Derek Pounds
Major General
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Edgar George Derek Pounds enlisted with the Royal Marines in 1940 and was awarded the King’s Badge as the outstanding recruit of 384 Squad. To date he is the only King’s Badgeman to have reached General rank [1].

POUNDS, Nicholas Ernest

Lieutenant Colonel
N020493P
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Nicholas Pounds, a Gazelle Helicopter RM pilot and Officer Commanding 'M' Flight during Operation Corporate, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his leadership, gallantry, and flying skills, during operations on the Falkland Islands, and in support of 2 Para at Goose Gree

POWELL, Reginald, J.H.

Troop Sergeant Major
3908241
No 1 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant (later Troop Sergeant Major) Reginald Powell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36180, page 4227.

PRESCOTT, John

Able Seaman
C/JX.373237
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'M2' in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36526, page 2359.
RN Beach Commando Memoranda No.79 dated 20 July 1944 (Extract from A.F.O.2822/44).

PRICE, Martin

Lieutenant Colonel
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Martin Price D.S.O., R.M., was posted Commanding Officer 48RM Commando in March 1945 [1]. He had previously been Second in Command of 47RM Commando [1A].

PRITCHARD, William Henry

Captain William Pritchard RE
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
76488
Special Service Brigade
No 2 Commando
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain William Pritchard MC was reported missing 28 March 1942 after the St. Nazaire raid (Operation Chariot), later confirmed killed in action. He embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 457.

PUDNEY, Arthur William

Able Seaman
P/JX.323658
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Mentioned in Despatches

Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'K3' in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36526, page 2359.
RN Beach Commando Memoranda No.79 dated 20 July 1944 (Extract from A.F.O.2822/44).

QUIN, Anthony David

Corporal
PO29582V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Anthony Quin 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.

QUINN, Bernard Anthony

Marine
RM 18421
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Bernard Quinn, No.1 on an 81mm mortar crew, received a Mention in Despatches for gallantry in Aden between the 27th to 29th May 1967.
 
Sources
London Gazette 44440, page 11787.

RADFORD, Barry Philip William

Major
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Barry Radford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 13 June 1981 [1].
  • 1991 (Major) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1991 [2].
Sources

RAMSAY, George

Sergeant (later Warrant Officer 1)
826199
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant George Ramsay, Mortar Section, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in successful combined operations against the enemy at Vaagso and Maaloy [1].

REACE, George Arthur

Warrant Officer Class 2
2881169
No 9 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Mentioned in Despatches

Warrant Officer Class 2  George Reace was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1], and was also Mentioned in Despatches [2], both in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.

REDMAN, Joseph

RSM Joseph Redman 1 Commando
R.Q.M.S. (later Regimental Sergeant Major)
5950322
No 1 Commando
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer Class 1 Joseph Redman was appointed M.B. E. (Military Division) in the King's birthday honours list of June 1946 [1].  

REED, Neville

Lance Sergeant (later Major)
5827421
459426
No 1 Commando
SAS
3rd Carabiniers Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards
Mentioned in Despatches
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lance Sergeant Neville Reed served in No 1 Commando.
  • Post war he was RSM of 22 Special Air Service Regiment in Malaya. [1] 

REED, Oliver William

Corporal
PO/X.2049
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Oliver Reed received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.

Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 911.
 

REGAN, John Leslie

Lieutenant John Leslie Regan
Lieutenant
.1507949 and 315706
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery / Royal Welch Fusiliers / Royal Fusiliers
Mentioned in Despatches
John Regan was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1938 [1]
1939 transferred to the Royal Welch Fusiliers [2].
Volunteered for Special Service.

REID, A.B.

Lance Corporal
3059487
No 9 Commando
Royal Scots
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Reid received a Mention in Desptaches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
 
Sources
London Gazette 36886, page 325.
 

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