Acting Petty Officer John Tate RN from Newcastle on Tyne died during operations in Korea. He received a postumous Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service with 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, in operations in Korea. 41 Independent Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B. Drysdale , heading out from Koto-ri in an attempt to relieve allied forces at Hagaru-ri. This was during what later became known as the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

The Armed Forces Memorial Roll of Honour shows his Unit as HMS Tamar which was the Royal Navy's executive shore establishment on Hong Kong Island. The LG entry and the Korean War Casualty Record, shows he was attached to 41 Independent Commando RM at the time. Also shown attached and as receiving a posthumous MiD and dying on this day is Surgeon Lieutenant Knock, RN. [view record].​