BRAMBLE, George

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
'41 Independent Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
CH/X 114854
Marine George Bramble, 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, from Norwich, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was wounded during this operation [1][3].
  • Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 39230, page 2749.
[2] London Gazette 39660, page 5208.
[3] British Casualties Korean War 1950-53.
 
Notes
Source (2) above shows his name as Marine George Bramble M.M. but the service number has the last digit of '4' which is different to the last digit on source (1) which is '1'.
 

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