MCMANNERS, Joseph Hugh
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Rank:
Major
Unit / Base:
'29 Commando Regiment RA'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
495368
Honours & Awards:
Captain Joseph McManners received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic between 21st May and 15th June 1982 [1].
He was commanding a Naval Gunfire Forward Observation Party of 148 (Meiktila) Commando Battery RA for the duration of Operation Sutton .
He was commanding a Naval Gunfire Forward Observation Party of 148 (Meiktila) Commando Battery RA for the duration of Operation Sutton .
On two occasions he took part in operations with the Special Boat Service [2].
- 30 September 1985 promoted Major [3].
- 10 December 1989 retired [4].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 49134, page 12842.
[2] National Archive file WO373/188/352.
[3] London Gazette 50279, page 13864.
[4] London Gazette 51962, page 14346.
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