59 Independent Commando Squadron RE
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Role
Responsible for all engineer tasks in the 3 Commando Brigade forward area. This includes route maintenance, bridging, water supply, electricity supply construction of field defences and structures, demolition tasks and mine clearance.
As well as possessing a large number of skilled craftsmen, the Regiment also has a variety of plant machinery and other equipment. This gives the Unit the capability to tackle almost any form of construction or demolition.
BELLHOUSE, Colin George
Staff Sergeant
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
[Image credit] John Monks.
CALLAGHAN, Paul
Sapper
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Died in service
Sapper Paul Callaghan died in a road traffic accident whilst driving back to RMB Chivenor.
Sources
AFM ROH.
Report in the Falkirk Herald dated 17 March 2005.
COLLINS, Trevor
Staff Sergeant
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Staff Sergeant Trevor Collins received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the operations in the South Atlantic in 1982.
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12852.
DICKINSON, A.S.
Major
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Major Dickinson assumed the appointment of Officer Commanding 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers on 7 November 1997.
[Source: Globe and Laurel Nov/Dec. 1997.]
GANDHI, Pradeep Kumar
Sapper
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sapper Pradeep Gandhi, 59 Commando Sqn., RE, died during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Extract found on a website written by D. Mac,Hertfordshire.
GILLON, Roy
Lance Corporal
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Roy Gillon received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War [1].
Recommendation
HENDICOTT, Robert Charles
Lieutenant
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Robert Hendicott was the Commander of a Troop attached to the 1st Bn. Welsh Guards during the Falklands War.
HORAN, Lee Stephen
Sapper
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Sapper Lee Horan received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in A
JONES, Christopher
Sapper
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sapper Christopher Jones, 59 Commando Sqn., RE, attached to 45 Commando RM, died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
LIVINGSTONE, Clive Ralph
Lieutenant
500967
59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Clive Livingstone received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the Falklands War [1].
Recommendation
MACDONALD, Roderick
Major
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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.
MAHER, John Daniel
Lance Corporal
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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
MARNER, Steven
Corporal
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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.
MELIA, Michael
Corporal
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Michael Melia was killed by small arms fire during operations in the Falklands at Goose Green.
Sources
AFM ROH
Commando Branch of the REA.
MILAD, Hamze
Corporal
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
Royal Engineers
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Corporal Hamze Milad, attached to the Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support Branch) received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
Sources
WAGSTAFF, Simon Paul
Sergeant
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59 Ind. Cdo. Sqn. RE
RE EOD Cdo Troop
Royal Engineers
British Empire Medal (BEM)
59 Independent Commando Squadron RE.
2 Commando Troop, 49 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron, RE.
Service included Falklands War, 7 times NI, 3 tours EOD, 2 tours Parachute Instructor.
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