CHISNALL, David Alan

Rank: 
Captain
Unit / Base: 
'42 Commando RM'
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PO22798L
Honours & Awards: 
WO1 David Chisnall
Colour Sergeant David Chisnall was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1979 to 31st January 1980 [1].
  • 16 April 1982 promoted Warrant Officer 1; RSM of 42 Commando RM during the Falklands Campaign [2][3].
  • 3 March 1985 Acting Lieutenant appointed Lieutenant with seniority from 3 March 1984 [4].
  • 20 October 1998 (Captain) to Retired List [5].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 48237, page 9373.
[2] Globe and Laurel Mar/Apr 1982.
[3] The book 'Take that Hill' (Appendix IV), author Major General Nick Vaux CB, DSO, RM.
[4] London Gazette 50250, page 12448.
[5] London Gazette 55285, page 11331.
[Image] Globe and Laurel May 1982.
 

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