LUMSDEN, Bruce John David (Lt.Col)
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Rank:
Colonel
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
41RM Commando
40 Commando RM
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Major Bruce Lumsden was serving in 40 RM Commando in October 1942 [1].
- August 1943 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 41RM Commando [2].
- 1 January 1945 (Captain)(Brevet Major) (Acting Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
- 9 July 1949 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [4].
- 2 January 1952 appointed Fleet Royal Marines Officer [5].
- 1 January 1958 (Colonel) (Royal Marines) (Retired) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) [6].
- His death was announced to members in Commando Association newsletter 41 issued September 1965.
Sources
[1] 40RM Commando War Diary October 1942.
[2] Navy Lists (see linked content below).
[3] London Gazette 36866, page 8.
[4] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Major J.C. Beadle MBE, MC, RM.
[5] Globe and Laurel March/April 1952 edition.
[6] London Gazette 41268, page 5.
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