• 1969–1970 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].

• 22 October 1970 to 22 March 1972  Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
• 1974 promoted Colonel [3].

• 31 December 1960 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

Lance Corporal John Beeson died in Germany in a traffic accident. [Sources: AFM ROH / SFROH website.]

Marine Thomas Bond died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].

Marine Boswell served in Hong Kong in 1970. 

• 1951 (Captain) (40 Commando RM) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [2].

Corporal James Brough died of head injuries sustained in a road accident at Haifa.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/128.

Marine Adam Brown died during operations in Afghanistan. 

• 2000/1 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
• July 2007 (Brigadier) (Brigade Commander) 3 Commando Bde. RM [3].

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.

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]

• 763 Squad (1961).

Source: AFM ROH.

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

Lieutenant Michael Fountaine died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].

Marine Ronald Fudge, from Bristol, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

Lieutenant Terence Glanville died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].

Marine Paul Jeremy Harries served in 3 Commando Brigade RM for 14 years from March 1968 until medically discharged in March 1982. His service was primarily with 42 Commando RM. Also served 40 Commando RM and 45 Commando RM. Succumbed to lung cancer November 2024. 

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

Marine Hill served in Hong Kong in 1970. 

Marine Josh Howell, aged 21, collapsed and died suddenly at his base at Taunton having recently returned from a 7 month tour of duty in Afghanistan.

• 31 December 1983 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
• 2 March 1992 (Major General) to Retired List [3].

• 2011 Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].

• August 1943 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 41RM Commando [2].

Lance Corporal Thomas Magee died in Singapore.

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.

• 23 March 1972 - 20 February 1974  (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].

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.

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.

Lieutenant Matthew Raynham died from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Nottingham. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Nov 1997, p38.]

Corporal Robertson, 40 Commando RM, received the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland's commendation for operational service of a high standard during his tour.
 
Sources
J.C.Beadle, The Light Blue Lanyard, p.313.

Sergeant Smith, 40 Commando RM, received the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland's commendation for operational service of a high standard during his tour.
 
Sources
J.C.Beadle, The Light Blue Lanyard, p.313.

• 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
• 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].

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.

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].

Marine Richard Wellings died in a traffic accident.

Corporal Danny Winter died in an explosion while taking part in a joint operation with a Danish Battle Group and the Afghan National Army north east of Gereshk in central Helmand.