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BEST, James Nigel

Second Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Lieutenant James best 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

BIRDSALL, Steven James

Marine Steven Birdsall
Marine
30039350
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Steven Birdsall died during operations in Afghanistan. 
During the late afternoon of Sunday 13 June 2010, Bravo Company was providing security to Royal Engineers who were reinforcing the defences at one of the UK Check Points in Sangin.

BIRRELL, Stuart Martin

Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Stuart Birrell received a Mention in Despatches, announced on 14 February 1992, in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey [1].

BLACK, George

Leading Medical Assistant George Black RN
Acting Leading Medical Assistant
D156353Y
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Mentioned in Despatches
Leading Medical Assistant George Black RN, attached to 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service

BRAY, George Albert

Regimental Sergeant Major
CH/X 4313
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Regimental Sergeant Major George Bray was awarded the British Empire Medal on 1st January 1965. 
 
Sources
London Gazette 43529, page 26.
The Light Blue Lanyard, author Major J.C. Beadle MBE MC.

BRISTOWE, Frank Hilary

Frank Bristowe 40 Commando
Captain
40RM Commando
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Frank Bristowe served with 40 RM Commando from 1944 [1].
  • 1951 (Captain) (40 Commando RM) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [2].
Sources

BROUGHTON, Jack Edward

Major
P051456V
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Jack Broughton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq between 19 March and 19 April 2003 [1].
  • Commissioned, and later on 3 April 2009, promoted Captain [2].

BUTTERY, George Desmond

Marine (later Quartermaster Sergeant)
PO/X 4096
46RM Commando
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Quartermaster Sergeant George Buttery, 40 Commando RM,  who had served as a Marine in 46RM Commando during WW2, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

CAMERON, Duncan Lochiel

Lance Corporal
P031177A
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lance Corporal Duncan Cameron died in Wroughton Military Hospital, near Swindon, eleven days after being injured in a car accident on Flying School Hill, Upavon, near Pewsey. He was stationed at Bulford Camp on detachment from Plymouth.
 
Sources

CHADWICK, James

Marine
PO/X5282
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine James Chadwick died when a 3 tonne vehicle he was driving ran off the road during the hours of darkness in the Lenggong area of Malaya.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.

CHERRY, Roland John

Marine
RM 9447
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Roland Cherry died in the British Military Hospital Meetajam, Malaya.
 
Sources:
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.
 

CLAPSON, Keith

Captain Keith Clapson
Captain (later Major)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Keith Clapson, 40 Commando RM [1], received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1994 [2].

COOP, James Barry

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant James Coop, 'X' troop, was shot and killed when a patrol he was leading was ambushed about eight miles from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, by a strong force of communist terrorists. Also killed was Corporal R.T. Ryder.
 
Sources

CORNISH, A.L.

Sergeant
PLY/X.2655
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Cornish 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.

COSTLEY, William George

Sergeant
RM 12204
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant William Costley received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Borneo Territories, and in supporting operations during the period 24th June to 23rd December 1964.
 
Sources

COX, John Albert Windsor

Marine
RM 15050
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine John Cox received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Operations in the Near East, October to December, 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

CROSKERRY, John Kevin

Marine
RM22634
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Croskerry received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in support of operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24th June 1965 to 23rd December 1965. 
 
Source

CROSSLAND, James Willie

Corporal
RM 14422
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal James Crossland was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 41092, page 3418.

CULLEN, Andrew Thomas

Marine
P055073L
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Andrew Cullen received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Source
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

CURLEY, Stephen Paul

Cpl Stephen Curley
Corporal
P061561V
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Stephen Curley  died in an explosion whilst conducting a foot patrol in the Sangin area to reassure the local nationals and understand their concerns. [Source: MOD]

DALE, Peter Edward

Marine (Acting Corporal)
Ply.X.5637
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Peter Dale was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
National Archives file WO 373/130/124.
 

DANDO, Kenneth Gordon

Marine
PO/X.5833
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Kenneth Dando 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.

DARBYSHIRE, Steven William

Sgt Steven Darbyshire
Sergeant
P053742H
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Steven Darbyshire died as a result of enemy small arms fire during a firefight with insurgent forces whilst on a security patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province.
[Source: MOD]
 

DAVID, Anthony Philip

Marine
PO27102T
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Anthony David was fatally wounded on 16 September whilst on mobile patrol on the Falls Road, Belfast. He died a month later. [Sources: AFM ROH / NIVets.org]

DAVIS, Owen Edward

Captain Owen Edward Davis 40 Commando
Acting Captain
30083875
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Acting Captain Owen Davis, Cultural Advisor, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his courage on operations in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013, in particular in an action to neutralise a sniper in a village peppered with multip

DAYES, George Alan

Marine
RM 8330
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Dayes died [1] when his patrol through the jungle in Perak, Malaya, was ambushed by bandits. [2].
 
Sources
[1] AFM ROH

DEERING, Mark Anthony

Mark Anthony Deering 40 Commando
Marine
RM 20642
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Mark Deering drowned whilst crossing a river near the Sabah / Indonesian border.
  • 763 Squad (1961).
Obituary in the Globe and Laurel, December 1964.
"RM 20642 Marine M.A. Deering

DICK, Louis Timothy Mylius

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Lieutenant Louis Dick died in Paphos when a bomb was thrown into his vehicle as reprisal for the Governor’s refusal to commute the death sentences passed on two convicted terrorists who would be hanged next morning May 10 and after which EOKA would in revenge immediately ‘execute’ two other Bri

DON, Ronald

Marine
RM 9835
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Ronald Don died of injuries received on the 17th May when a plane crashed at Luqa airport, Malta.

DONNELLY, Mark

Corporal
RM 11584
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Mark Donnelly, married and from Eastney Portsmouth, died at Alexandra Road British Military Hospital Singapore.

Sources
AFM ROH.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Indices.
 

DUDHILL, Lorin

Marine
RM 15070
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Lorin Dudhill, 'Y' Troop, from Wingate, Durham, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

EAMES, Rex Hugh Victor

Marine
RM 7792
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Rex Eames died by drowning in Malaya. Cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to the UK. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.

EARP, Dennis Roland

Corporal Dennis Roland Earp
Acting Corporal
CH/X 4368
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Dennis Earp was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine during the period 27 March 1948 - 30 July 1948.
 
Sources
London Gazette 38508, page 189.

ELVY, Bryan Phillip

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Bryan Elvy 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.

FALCONAR, Oswald Bernard

Colour Sergeant
PLY/X 1048
40 Cdo. RM
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Colour Sergeant Oswald Falconar was awarded the George Medal for his bravery in rescuing a commando from a burning aircraft at Luqa airfield Malta [1][2]. He had previously served in WW2 as Troop Sergeant Major 45RM Commando [3].

GOODMAN, William

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

GORMLEY, David John

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

GRANT, Richard Henry

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

HALL, Tony Joseph

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

Sources
AFM ROH .

HARRISON, Christopher Lewis

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

HARRISON, Matthew Thomas

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

HARRISON, Thomas

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

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

HICKMAN, Simon Michael

Major
N028952C
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

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

HOLLINGTON, Richard Humphrey

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

HONEYSETT, Kenneth Roland

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

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

HOTINE, Anthony Dean

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

HOWE, Gilbert Rex

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

HUNT, Malcolm Peter John

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

JACKSON, Mark Anthony

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

KENNEY, Ronald Paul

Leading Medical Assistant Ron Kenney RN
Leading Medical Assistant (later Commander RN)
40 Cdo. RM
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Officer of the Order of St John (OStJ)
Ronald Kenney RN passed his Commando course on 18 March 1978 and served as a Leading Medical Assistant with 40 Commando RM during the Falklands War [1].

LANGLEY, David Lionel Scott

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Lieutenant David Langley, 40 Commando RM attached to 45 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [1][1a][b].
Recommendation
Perak, Malaya.

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

LESLIE, Paul Elliot

Marine
P057607E
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Paul Leslie died in a traffic accident In California whilst deployed there on exercise.  [Source: AFM ROH / Report on the inquest, North Wales Daily Post 19th Sept 2003]
 

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

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

LYNCH, Paul Patrick

Brigadier
N029201P
40 Cdo. RM
30 Commando IX Group
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Paul Lynch, 40 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
  • 30 June 2011 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel.

MAGOWAN, Victor

Sergeant (Acting Quartermaster Sergeant)
PLY/X 3863
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Acting Quartermaster Sergeant Victor Magowan was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st July - 31st December 1951.
 
Sources

MANSELL, William Bradbury

Lieutenant (later Colonel)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant William Mansell was awarded the M.C., for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period 10th June  to 4th September, 1950 [1].
 

MANT, Douglas Edward

Corporal
PO/X 2992
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Corporal Douglas Mant was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  
 
Sources
London Gazette 41092, page 3418.

MCANDREWS, Stephen Graham

Marine
P035645L
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Stephen McAndrews was killed during operations at San Carlos, Falkland islands, by the explosion of a bomb dropped from one of two enemy Sky Hawks that had just also bombed allied forces at Ajax Bay.
 
Sources

MCCARTHY, Peter William

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Peter McCarthy,  'B' Troop, from Salisbury, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt. He was leading a section clearing the Customs House when killed by enemy fire

MCGLEN, Alexander

Sick Berth Attendant
P/MX 793190
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
British Empire Medal (BEM)

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.

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.

MORGAN, Dewi Meurig

Regimental Sergeant Major
PLY/X 4501
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Troop Sergeant Major Dewi Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry whilst leading a patrol at Perak, Malaya on the 5th October 1951 [1][2].
Later RSM of 40 Commando RM [3].

MULVIHILL, Damian

Cpl Damian Mulvihill 40 Commando
Corporal
P056134V
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Damian Mulvihill died whilst taking part in a joint ISAF - ANA patrol engaged in operations near Sangin. The marines of Alpha Company were conducting a clearance patrol to deter Taliban intimidation of local Afghans.

O'CONNOR, David George

Corporal David George O'Connor
Corporal
PO60471A
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal David O’Connor, 'Charlie' Company, died whilst serving as part of Transition Support Unit Nahr-e Saraj. He was participating in a patrol to conduct low level training with the Afghan Local Police.

ORR, Samuel

Sergeant Samuel Orr
Sergeant
PO/X 127316
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Sergeant Samuel Orr died as a result of an accident whilst deployed to Malaya. Cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to UK.
 
Extract from the Ballymena Weekly Telegraph - Friday 05 January 1951

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.

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].

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.

QARAJOULI, Michal

Marine
P058195F
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Marine Michal Qarajouli received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

RIDGWAY, Cecil Roy

Marine
RM 18375
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Cecil Ridgway, from Stanton Upon Hine-Heath, Shropshire, died in Libya.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Armed Forces Deaths Overseas, General Register Offices Death indices.
 

ROBERTS, David Lister

Captain (later Major)
43RM Commando
43 Cdo. RM
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain David Roberts received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service whilst serving with 43RM Commando in the Mediterranean during the period 1st January to 31st March, 1945 [1] [2].

ROBINSON, Harry Thomas

Acting Lance Corporal
30042852
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Harry Robinson, Royal Marines Medical Assistant, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Military Cross for his courageous and life-saving actions following an attack on his Troop by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army, during the period 1 October 2012 to

ROBSON, William

Captain (Quartermaster)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant (Quartermaster) William Robson, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya in 1951[1].

ROUTLEDGE, John Nixon

Sergeant
CH/X 4316
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant John Routledge was mortally wounded in a grenade attack in Limassol, Cyprus.
[Source: AFM ROH / British Cyprus Memorial Trust Book of Remembrance.]
 

RYDER, Raymond Thomas

Marine (Acting Corporal)
CH/X 4147
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Acting Corporal Raymond Ryder was shot and killed whilst part of a patrol that was ambushed by a strong force of communist terrorists about eight miles from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Also killed was Lieutenant J.B. Coop.

Sources
AFM ROH

SCANLON, Michael Jon

Lieutenant Colonel
N029361M
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Michael Scanlon, Officer Commanding Delta Company, 40 Commando RM, received The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his contribution in Afghanistan to the development of the Advisory Team Enabling Company, where he melded a large and disparate group into an effective capability,

SHELLEY, Ryan

Ryan Shelley GM
Marine
P061442J
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Marine Ryan Shelley was awarded the George Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1]
 

SMITH, Dennis

Sergeant
RM 7626
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Dennis Smith 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

STOREY, Robert John

Corporal
P050361T
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Robert Storey received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Source
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

TAPLIN, John Aubrey

Acting Brigadier
41RM Commando
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Captain John Taplin was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours dated 31 May 1956 [1].
  • December 1942 (Acting Temporary Captain) Adjutant of 41RM Commando [2].

TAYLOR, Maurice Jack

Sergeant
CH/X 1620
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Maurice Taylor travelling in the rear vehicle of the morning convoy to Gerik was fatally wounded when the column was ambushed by communist terrorists.  He died a few days later.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

TAYLOR, Michael Thomas

LCpl Michael Taylor 40 Commando
Lance Corporal
PO 62648W
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Michael Taylor, Charlie Company, died during an exchange of fire with insurgent forces in the Sangin district of Helmand province. He was manning one of the sangars in the patrol base when the incident occurred.
 

TAYLOR, Scott Gregory

Mne Scott Taylor 40 Commando
Marine
30029917
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Scott Taylor, Alpha Company, died as a result of an explosion which occurred when he and Alpha Company were conducting a foot patrol to help reassure the local population and to increase security within the area around Sangin.
 

THOMAS, Gareth

Marine
P059345A
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Gareth Thomas was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 4.

THOMAS, Justin Royston

Justin Thomas CGC
Marine
P055390C
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Marine  Justin Thomas was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq on 30 March 2003. 
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57100, page 4.

THOMAS, Peter Roome

Captain
40 Cdo. RM
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Peter Thomas joined 44 Commando in Hong Kong during March 1946, just before it was redesignated as 40 Commando RM [1].
  • 1948 (Lieutenant) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine [2].

THOMPSON, John Thomas

Corporal John Thompson 42 Commando
Corporal
P055927F
42 Cdo. RM
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Thompson, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1][1a].

TOMLIN, Kenneth James

Corporal
RM 19480
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Kenneth Tomlin received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Borneo Territories, and in supporting operations during the period 24th June to 23rd December 1964.
 
Sources

TWEED, David Gratiaen

Lieutenant Colonel
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain (Acting Major) David Gratiaen Tweed received a Mention in Despatches in September 1945 for good services with the 21st Army Group [1]. He is shown that year as D.A.A. and Q.M.G. 116th RM Infantry Brigade [1a].

TWYCROSS, James

Corporal
P051445M
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal James Twycross received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

UFTON, Edward Albert

Edward Albert Ufton RM
Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Edward Ufton, 'B' Troop, from Burton-on-Trent, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  He was leading a section clearing the Customs House when killed by enemy fire.

WALKER, Stephen

Cpl. Stephen Walker 40 Commando
Corporal
PO 49660N
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Stephen Walker died in an explosion that happened near Patrol Base Almas, in Sangin, Helmand province. He was conducting a joint foot patrol with the Afghan National Army to reassure and improve the security for the local population in the area when the incident took place.

WARD, Ronald

Marine
CH/X 118875
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Ronald Ward died from accidental gunshot wounds in Haifa.
 
Sources
AFMROH.
Registers of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
 

WARREN, Paul

Mne Paul Warren 40 Commando
Marine
P064885K
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Paul Warren, Charlie Company, was injured in an explosion when Patrol Base Airport Lounge was attacked by insurgents. Despite being given immediate first aid by his comrades, Marine Warren’s injuries proved to be fatal.
 

WATERS, Lee John

Colour Sergeant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Colour Sergeant Lee John Waters, Recce Troop, was shot three times while on tour in Afghanistan; in the face, in his left hand, and in his left foot [Source: MOD].

WATLOW, J.T.

Marine
PO/X.5900
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Watlow received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during t

WATTS, Peter Raymond

Corporal
P046870J
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Peter Watts was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 4.

WESTON, John Culpeper

Major
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Weston was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in support of operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24th June 1965 to 23rd December 1965.
Recommendation

WHAPHAM, R.A.

Marine
PO/X.2634
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Whapham 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.

WHITE, Jon

Captain
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Captain Jon White, Recce Troop Commander, was severely injured when he stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol with 40 Commando Royal Marines in 2010 during Operation Herrick 12, at Sangin, Afghanistan. Jon lost both his legs above the knee, and his right arm at the elbow.

WILLASEY-WILSEY, Anthony Patrick

Major General
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
During WW2 Acting Captain Anthony Willasey-Wilsey served on ships before being posted to Commando service [1][1a][1b][1c] .
Service at Sea in WW2 
HMS Rodney (present at the Bismarck action)
HMS Howe
HMS Furious

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