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ACID, Omar
ADAMS, Alan Maclean
ADAMS, Alastair Scott
ADAMS, Mark
ADAMS, Matthew
14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.
ADAMS, Ross William
ADAMSON, Douglas
ADDIS, Alan
AGNEW, John William
ALDRIDGE, Dennis Leolin Samuel St Maur
ALEXANDER, Charles
ALEXANDER, David Crichton
- 1969–1970 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
ALEXANDER, Samuel Giles William
ALLAN, Brian Gavin
ALLAN, Lennard David
Marine Lennard Allan was shot and killed during operations in the Unity Flats area of West Belfast.
[Sources: AFM ROH / NIVets.org]
ALLCORN, Robin Nicholas
Corporal Robin Allcorn, 4 Assault Squadron, died as a result of a road traffic accident. [Source: Navy News Aug 2003.]
ALLEN, Thomas Charles
Marine Thomas Allen, Garrison Squadron, Commando Logistic Regiment RM, died as a result of a road traffic accident in Winchester.
ALLIN, David
ALLISON, Clive Richard
ALMOND, Bernard Alan
Unit shown as on AFM ROH. His death was announced in Navy News issue Aug 1961, p10, with his unit shown as 41 Commando RM.
ALSTON, Richard
ANDERSON, Bruce William Drysdale
- 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
ANDERSON, Edward Oliver
Sources
London Gazette 57155, page S5.
ANDRESS, William John
ANDREWS, Leslie
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
ANNANDALE, Warrick Paul
ANRUDE, Jack
ANTHONY, Nicholas Mark Kenwood
ARDING, Nicholas Miles Bennett
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31 December 2004 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
ARGLES, Edward Varnier
ARMOUR, Thomas
ARMSTRONG, Liam Peter
ASH, Martin
ASHBY, Philip James Conyers
Major Philip Ashby was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sierra Leone during Operation Turner in May 2000.
Sources
London Gazette 56168, page 4246.
Globe and Laurel May/June 2001.
ASHENDEN, Steven
ASHFIELD, Stuart James
ASHLEY, Scott
- 1 October 2014 promoted Major [2].
ASHTON, Paul
ASKWITH, Graham
ATHERTON, Kevin Peter
ATKIN, Alister Paul
AUBERTIN, Jack Stanley
AUGUSTIN, Oliver Richard
Sources
AVEN, Christopher
Colour Sergeant Christopher Aven was attached to HQ Plymouth Garrison RM at the time of his death.
BABBINGTON, Peter Murray
BAILEY, David Lindsay
- 22 October 1970 to 22 March 1972 Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
- 1974 promoted Colonel [3].
BAILEY, Nicholas
Marine Nicholas Bailey who had served in the Falklands died from injuries received after a fellow Marine accidentally discharged a firearm when they were off duty at the friends house in Arbroath.
BAILEY, Paul Martin
BAINBRIDGE, David
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B5].
BAINBRIDGE, Robin Christopher
BAINBRIDGE, Stephen Paul
BAINES, Gary Anthony
Major Gary Baines died peacefully at home. His funeral was at St Mary Magdalene Church. [Sources: AFM ROH / numerous online media reports]
BAIZLEY, Michael John
BAKER, Michael Jeffrey
BAKER, Paul Albert Thomas
Bugler Paul Albert Thomas Baker aged 18, from Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, died whilst deployed to Aden. Husband of Mrs Priscilla Gwendoline Baker.
BAKER, Stephen Lionel
BALDWIN, David
Sources
AFM ROH.
Cyprus Emergency Deaths 1955-1960.
BALDWIN, William David Hugh
BALL, Anthony William
BALLANCE, John
BALLARD, Stephen Alexis
Major Stephen Ballard, HQ 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, died of natural causes during operations in Iraq.
BALMENT, Robert Ernest
BANFORD, Garry Lee
BARCLAY, Christopher Andrew
BARFOOT, Wayne
BARKER, Alfred
BARLOW, Phillip
Colour Sergeant Phillip Barlow received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in in the field during the period 1 April to 30 September 2016.
Source
London Gazette 61908, page 8515.
BARNES, David Edward
Corporal David Barnes died whilst serving at RM Deal.
BARNES, Rex Warwick
Major Rex Barnes received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland in 2000.
Sources
London Gazette 56168, page 4244.
BARNES, Roger Michael
BARNETT, Nicholas John
BARNETT, Terence William
Marine Terence Barnett died as a result of an accident whilst deployed to Malaya.
Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.
RM Historical Timeline.
BARNWELL, Alan Fitzgerald
BARRETT, Donald John
BARSDELL, John Martin
BARTLE, Richard Kevin
BARTLETT, David Robert
14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.
BARTLETT, Peter Thomas Joseph
Marines Peter Bartlett and Tony Hall 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 .
Report in the Daily Mirror 17 July 1997.
Naval History website.
BARTON, David Alexander
BARTON, Francis Christopher
- 31 December 1960 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
BASSETT, Marcus
14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.
BATEMAN, Richard
BAVIN, Richard Julian Ebblewhite
BAWDEN, Marc Roberts
BAXENDALE, Robert Fred
Major Robert Fred Baxendale received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland in 2000.
Sources
London Gazette 56168, page 4244.
BAXTER, Ian Stuart
BEACH, James Michael
BEADON, Colin John Alexander
- 1994 promoted Major [2].
BEARD, Robert Joseph Victor
Sergeant Robert Beard died in the United Kingdom. The C.W.G.C. record his unit only as Commando [Source: CWGC].
BEATSON, David
Corporal David Beatson was serving at RMB Stonehouse at the time of his death.
BEDWELL, Ronald Wilfred
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.
BEEVER, Fred
Marine Fred Beever was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Divsion) in recognition of non operational services in Japan in connection with operations in Korea.
Source
London Gazette 39248, page 3107 dated 7 June 1951.
BELL, Alan William
BELL, Samuel Derek
Corporal Samuel Bell was serving with HQ Commando Forces at the time of his death.
BEMROSE, Samuel Robert Cockroft
BERGER, Angus Edward
Source: 30 December 2022 London Gazette 63918, page N7 (New Years Honours List).
BEVERLEY, Henry York la Roche
BEWLEY, Francis Xavier Joseph
Corporal Francis Bewley received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq In 2004.
Source
London Gazette 57588, page 3374.
BINNIE, Ian Ivor Francis
- 17 December 1979 promoted Local Major [2].
BIRD, Stephen Alun
BIRRELL, Stuart Martin
BLACK, George
BLACKMAN, Cyril
BLAKEWAY, Benet Carr
BLOOM, Peter John
BOGLE, Dexter
BOWKETT, Robert Murray
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bowkett received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1998 to 31st March 1999.
Sources
London Gazette 55651, page 11554.
BRAY, Matthew
- 1993 promoted Lieutenant.
BRETT-IVESON, Christopher
BREWER, Mark Anthony
BRIGGS, Harold
BROWN, Graeme Norman
BROWN, Robert John
BROWNING, James Gardner
Corporal James Browning, HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM,was reported missing presumed drowned, after the cessation of hostilities on the Falklands, when caught in a sudden squall whilst in a dinghy off Port Stanley. He had previously served in 45 Commando workshops.
BRUCE, Robert James
BURROWS, Clive Danny
12 June 1982 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.
BYE, Francis Clifford Edward
- May 1966 to July 1967 Commanding Officer 45 Commando [2].
BYWATER, Richard Thomas
CAMERON, Angus Arthur
Corporal Angus Cameron received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in operations in Brunei during the period 8-22 December 1962.
CAMPBELL, Gordon Alexander
CANTERBURY, Derrin Mark
CANTRILL, Richard John
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel, 42 Commando, RM [2].
CAPEWELL, David Andrew
- 2000/1 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
- July 2007 (Brigadier) (Brigade Commander) 3 Commando Bde. RM [3].
CARROLL, Mark Ashley
14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.
CASSABOIS, Alexandre Pierre
Lance Corporal Alexandre Cassabois was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022.
CATTON, Innes
CECIL, John
Colour Sergeant John Cecil, UK Landing Force Command Support Group, died in a helicopter crash.
CHEESMAN, Daniel James Edward
CHESTER, John Shane
CHICKEN, Simon Timothy
CHISNALL, David Alan
CHIVERS, Graham Howard
Musician Graham Chivers, HQ, 3 Commando Bde RM, died in Malta.
CHUNG, Martin
Extract from Commando Association newsletter 71 (1980)
CHURCHWARD, Matthew
CLARKE, Peter John
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.
COCKTON, Peter Graeme
Corporal Peter Cockton was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
Sources
London Gazette 51733, page 5813.
COKE, Noel Philip de Odingsells
COLLIER, Vivian Carter
Corporal Vivian Collier was serving at HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
COMBES, David Stanley
COOKE, Gordon
CORNISH, Andrew Charles
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
COURTENAY, Timothy Kendall
COWE, Michael
CRAWFORD, Adam Timothy Stephen
CREASEY, A.D.
Source: London Gazette 64017, page 6694.
CROCKETT, Anthony John Sinclair
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.
CRUDEN, Paul Anthony
CUNNINGHAM, Robert James
Corporal Robert Cunningham was serving with HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
CUTHBERT, James Adrian
DAKERS, James Wright
Extract from the Aberdeen Press and Journal
DANIELS, Leslie
DARCH, Brian John
31 December 1981 awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 21.
DARLEY, Matthew Edward
DAVIES, Barrie
DAVIS, Edward Grant Martin
DAVIS, Ivor John
Corporal Ivor Davis was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
DAVIS, Noel Louis
De VAL, Kevin Leslie
DEAN, Martin Richard
DENNING, Oliver William
DOWLEN, Henry
DOWN, Michael Ernest James
Sergeant Michael Down was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland.
DRINKWATER, Ross
- 1 October 2012 promoted Major [2].
DUNCAN, Ewan Robert
DUNLOP, James
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
DUNSTAN, Neil David
Marine Neil Dunstan was killed by an explosion in the Garmsir District of southern Helmand, at 1647 hrs local time, while operating as part of Task Force Helmand's Information Exploitation Group. He was taking part in a routine joint patrol with soldiers from the Afghan National Security Forces w
DYKE, Ralph Charles
ELLIS, Michael Philip
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B4].
EPHRAUMS, Roderick Jarvis
- 1 January 1965 (Major) appointed O.B.E. [1].
EVANS, Gareth
EVANS, George
Marine George Evans died in Malta. He had served in WW2 and in Malaya. An inquest on the 21st November found he had taken his own life in a blitzed building in Floriana.
FAIRBAIRN, Charles, A.M.H.H.
FILON, Richard
FISHER, Daniel Alan
FISK, Ian David
FOLEY, Colin
FOXALL, Ian Walton
Corporal Ian Foxall was attached to HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM at the time of his death.
FRANCIS, Michael James
FREEMANTLE, John
Corporal John Freemantle was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death. The Brigade had been involved for several years in the campaign in Indonesia and Borneo. He was originally buried in Ulu Pandan Cemetery Singapore, later cremated, and his ashes returned to the UK.
FRENCH, John Robert
FULLER, James Andrew Murray
GARDINER, Ian, R.
GARDNER, Robert Alexander
Corporal Robert Gardner was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
GARROD, John Martin Carruthers
GEACH, Ernest
GILL, Barry Michael
GILLINGS, Neil Joseph Farries
GOLDSWORTHY, James Noel Anthony
Service included HMS Sakar, ITCRM, CTCRM, Cdo. Log Regt., and 42 Commando RM.
GOOCH, R.A.
GOUGE, Edward Charles Raymond
GRAY, Simon Anthony Neathan
GREEN, Gary Edward
GREENSTREET, Hugh Christopher
GRICE, Colin Frederick
GRIFFIN, Robert Don
Marine Robert Griffin was killed during operations in the Falklands. He was attached to Task Force Landing Craft Squadron RM.
GRIFFITHS, Patrick
- 1970 Lieutenant Colonel commanding 41 Commando RM [2].
GUY, Philip Stuart
Captain Philip Guy, RM, died in a helicopter crash.
HADAWAY, James
HADDOW, Fraser
HADLEY, Paul Edward
Sergeant Paul Hadley received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1993.
Sources
London Gazette 53453, page 16388.
HALL, Christopher Mark Ian
HALLETT, Patrick Edward Roy
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.
HARRIS, Tristan
- 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HAW, Christopher Edward
- 2022 Colonel and Commandant Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines [2].
HAYES, William David
HEALY, Colin Francis
31 December 1981 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 5.
HEDENSKOG, Sholto Brough
Marine Sholto Hedenskog, UK Landing Force Command Support Group, died in a helicopter crash.
HEDGES, Justin William
HENDERSON, Robert McAusland
- 11 June 2021 (Bearer Party, Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh) appointed M.V.O. [2].
HERMAN, Benjamin John
HERRON, John
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.
HICKINBOTHAM, Christopher James
- 12 June 1982 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
HIGGINS, D.A.
HILL, Anthony Patrick
Major Anthony Hill was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) December 2020 New Years Honours.
HILL, Matthew Robert
HILL, Paul
HILL, R.W.
HISCOCK, Denis John
Lieutenant Denis Hiscock was serving with HQ, 3 Commando Brigade RM at the time of his death.
HISCOCK, John Austin
HISLOP, Edward
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B5].
HODGKINSON, Craig
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.
HODGSON, Peter
HODKINSON, Graham
HOGBEN, Richard
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.
HOLMES, Matthew John
HOOK, David Arnold
- 2009 (Brigadier) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [2].
HOSKINS, Graham Anthony Clifford
HOWARD, Henry Colin Francis
HOWES, Francis Hedley Roberton
HUBBOLD, Harry Charles
HUDSON, Leslie Eric
31 December 1976 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
HUDSON, Timothy Patrick
HUMPHRIES, Mark James
- 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, Wayne
HUNTINGFORD, Damian Jon
HYLTON, Jason
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.
JENKINS, Gwyn
JESS, Aran Ernest Kingston
JOHNSON, Christopher Kenneth
Sources
London Gazette 53653, page 6170.
JOHNSTON, Brian Ronald
JOLLY, Richard Tadeusz
JONES, Alan
JONES, Hefin
JONES, John Patrick
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.
JUSTICE, David James
KEELING, Andrew Myles
- 13 October 1987(Lieutenant Colonel)(Local Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].
KIMMIS, Gary Robert
KING, Henry George
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.
KNIGHT, James
KNIGHTS, Terry Robert
LAMB, Peter Ralph
- 17th June 1989 (Major) (Local Lt. Col) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
LANGLEY, Ernest
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.
LAW, James Stanley Rennie
LAW, S.
45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.
LAWRENCE, Philip
LAZENBY, David Ian
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.
LEACH, Peter James
LEE, Rexley Hugh Edwin
LESLIE, William John
LEYDEN, Tristan Neil
LITSTER, Alan
LOCK, Andrew Glenn David
LUXMOORE, John Coryndon
LYNDON, T.J.
MACDONALD, Andrew Peter John
Lieutenant Andrew Macdonald, HQ, 3 Commando Bde. RM, died during a joint training exercise in Northern Scotland. He was on board a helicopter operating from HMS Intrepid when it crashed. Also killed were Lieut.
MACDOUGALL, William George
Marine William MacDougall received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
Sources
London Gazette 50093, page 5285 dated 16 April 1995.
MACKIN, Travis
Marine Travis Mackin, Communications Squadron, United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group, died in an ied explosion in K
MacLAUGHLIN, Frederick James
MADDISON, Christopher Richard
MADOC, Reginald William
- 1951 (Lieutenant Colonel) (42 Commando RM) appointed O.B.E. for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya [2].
MADSEN, Lars Neil
MAGOWAN, Robert Andrew
MAROK, Jani
MARSHALL, Brian
MASON, David Paul
Regimental Sergeant Major David Mason was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) December 2020 New Years Honours.
London Gazette 63218, page N6.
MASON, Jeffrey Sinclair
MASTERS, William Morrish
MASTROPIETRO, Giusseppi
MAYFIELD, Paul
MAYNARD, Paul Andrew
- March 2017 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
MCCARTHY, Frederick Arthur
Colour Sergeant Frederick McCarthy was serving at HQ 3 Commando Bde.RM at the time of his death.
McCORMACK, Patrick Joseph
12 June 1982 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.
MCDERMOTT, John
MCDOWALL, David James
Sergeant David McDowall was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1978 to 31st January 1979.
MCGILL, Nigel Harry Duncan
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.
MCGLEN, Alexander
Sick Berth Attendant Alexander McGlen RN, attached to 40 Commando RM, was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March 1948 and 30th July 1948.
McGLYNN, Philip
Corporal Philip McGlynn was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1979.
London Gazette 48156, page 5621.
MCKEOWN, Kevin Timothy
MCKIBBEN, Robert Joseph
McKIE, Trevor Stanley George
MCLAUGHLIN, Edward James
Source: Source: London Gazette 52563, page 18 (HM Birthday Honours 15 June 1991.).
McLEMAN, John Gilbert
MCMURRAY, Francis Stuart William
McQUEEN, Benjamin David
MELIA, Richard Thomas
MERCHANT, Jeremy Mark
MICHELL, Donald William
MILBURN, Joseph
12 June 1982 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.
MILLER, Andrew Peter
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