KIERANS, Gerald
Primary tabs
Known as:
Scouse
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
'42 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
RM 16941
Born:
Friday, September 27, 1940
Died :
Wednesday, December 12, 1962
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
22
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Local Roll of Honour:
Marine Gerald Kierans, Lima Company, from Widnes, died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.
Sources
AFM ROH.
[Image] His sister Estelle Hart.
Notes
Four other Commandos from 'L' Company also died - see names below.
Four other Commandos from 'L' Company also died - see names below.
Additional images of the funeral of Marine Kierans are in the Gallery [view....].
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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