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Displaying 601 - 838 of 838REYNOLDS, Peter Anthony
RICHARDS, Branson
RICHARDS, David
RICHARDS, John
RICHARDS, Malcolm Douglas
RICHARDSON, Anthony William
RICHARDSON, James Walker Freer
RICHARDSON, Sam Scruton
RIES, Norman Charles
RIMMER, Stephen Kenneth
ROBERTS, David Lister
ROBERTS, Frederick
ROBERTS, Gerald Frederick Dawson
ROBINSON, Adrian Spencer
ROBINSON, Nicholas Michael
ROBSON, Thomas
ROBSON, William
RODERICK, Douglas
Douggie Roderick volunteered for No 3 Commando when it was first formed in 1940. He was badly burned during the Vaagso raid when a phosphorous bomb hit their boat. It was during this action that he received a Mention in Despatches.
RODGER, Thomas Buchanan White
RODNEY, John Francis
ROE, Alfred John
Patty Officer Alfred Roe was one of the raiding party at Kopervik, Norway. He was captured and later died of typhus at Belsen Concentration Camp having been transferred there from Sachsenhausen. Husband of Dorothy Elizabeth Roe, of Manor Park, Slough, Buckinghamshire.
ROGERS, Simon Milward
- 27 June 2016 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 1 July 2021 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
ROLFE, Julian Dudley
Private Julian Rolfe died during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He has no known grave. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Italy. Son of Hubert Dudley Rolfe and Ada Ethel Rolfe.
ROMBERG, Christopher Roy
RONALD, Alexander Scott
ROSE, Harry, E.G.
ROSE, Stephen Murfin
ROSS, Lloyd Vernon
ROSSI, Owen
ROUGHSEDGE, Mark
ROWE, Vivian Noel
ROY, Alexander Campbell
- 16 June 2001 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
RUNDLE, Robert Mark
RUSSELL, Geoffrey Mellanby
RYAN, Paul William
SAGGERS, Ronald Frederick
Marine Ronald Saggers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East, Oct. to Dec., 1956.
Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.
SALISBURY, Geoffrey
SALTER, John, A.
Private John Salter received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 116 issued February 2003.
SAMUELSON, Michael John
SANDERS, Donald Harold William
SANDS, Thomas Arthur
SANKEY, Robert Woodall
SAVAGE, Alistair Carpendale Mcewan
SAYER, Fred
Private Fred Sayer, a Signaller in 4 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37425, page 383.
SAYERS, David George
Captain David Sayers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1977.
SCHOOLEY, Ralph Gerald
SCOTT, David
SCRIVENER, Christopher James
SCUTTS, Arthur Daniel
SEEKINGS, Albert Reginald
SEMPLE, Robert William
SERVICE, Brian Raymond
Lieutenant Brian Service received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
Sources
London Gazette 52918, page 8168 dated 14 May 1992.
SERVICE, John
SEVERN, Clive
SEWELL, William Daniel
SEYMOUR, Terence
SEYMOUR, William Napier
SHARP, Richard
SHAW, Ashley George
SHAW, David Mackenzie
SHAW, Donald
Marine Donald Shaw from Huddersfield received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy between 1st April and 8th May 1945.
Source
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
Notes
SHEMMANS, Terence
SHEPHERD, Steven
SIDDALL, Ernest
Marine Ernest Siddall received a Mention in Despatches for courage, tenacity, and skill whilst serving with the Allied Armies in the Mediterranean.
SIDLOW, Ronald
SIDWELL, Richard Charles
SILCOCK, Matthew
SILLITOE, Frederick Roy
- 1956 (Captain) (42 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations at Suez between October and December [2].
SIM, Ernest James
SIMCOX, Paul Alan
- Ist January 1994 (Corporal) commissioned Acting Lieutenant (SD) [2].
SIMPSON, Darren William George
SIMPSON, Harold Leonard
Lance Corporal Harold Simpson, 3 Troop, from Minehead, Somerset, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the raid on St. Nazaire on the night of 27/28th March, 1942. Embarked on HMS Campbeltown. Wounded and prisoner of war.
SINGLETON, Ronald Barry
SKEATH, Norman Albert
SKERRY, John
SLATER, Marshall Gordon
SLOLEY, Basil James Britton
Captain Basil Sloley received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
Sources
London Gazette 37464, page 910.
41RM Commando War Diary entry 19 February 1946.
SMALLBONE, Nelson Arthur Michel
- Mentioned in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished services in the field."[3].
SMALLEY, Christopher John
SMILEY, David de Crespigny
- 28.03.1941, Captain, 52 Middle East Commando, appointed to 'D' Company of 'D' Bn., Layforce at Geneifa [1][1a][1b].
- 1941, Temporary Captain, Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in the Middle East [2].
SMITH, Dennis
SMITH, Fred
SMITH, Harold
SMITH, John Aubrey
SMITH, Matthew
SMITH, Michael
SMITH, Michael Stuart
SMITH, Sydney Davidson
SMITH, William Kerr Greig
SOMERVILLE, Nigel John Powell
SOUTINE, Benn Adam
Colour Sergeant Benn Soutine received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2008.
Source
London Gazette 58999, page 4083.
SPICER, Mark Nicholas
SQUARE, John Joseph Elliot
STATHERS, Paul
STEPHENSON, John Robert
STEWART, Hubert William
STEWART, W.S.
STICKINGS, Brian John
He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for distinguished service.
STOCKLEY, Gordon Herbert
- October 1944 Acting Major, Holding Operational Commando
- December 1944 Acting Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer 44 RM Commando.
STOCKS, William John
STODDART, Anthony
STONE, Christopher Ralph
Sergeant Christopher Stone, 3 Cdo. Bde RM Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations at Ball Mountain and Top Malo House, Falkland Islands, during the period 20 - 31 May 1982. He was wounded during this operation.
STONESTREET, John
STOREY, Robert John
STORRIE, David Robert Bruce
STRADLING, Robert Fettes
Sergeant Robert Stradling died during operations at Salerno, Italy, this date being that of the action on the hills by the village of Piegolelle (or Piegolette). He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches for outstanding service whilst operating with the allied armies in Italy.
STRANGE, Ricky Shaun
STRONG, C.G.
[1] London Gazette 36676, page 4010.
[2] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Maj. J.C.Beadle MBE, MC, RM.
STURGES, Edward Murray
- 1 December 1939 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines [2].
STURGES, Robert Grice
STURGIS, John Russell
STURMAN, Matthew
STUTCHBURY, John Forbes
STYLE, Dofydd Carlyle Willoughby
SUTHERLAND, David George Carr (Lt Col)
SWAN, Thomas John
SWINBURN, Arthur
TAILYOUR, Norman Hastings
- 1945, 8 January, Commanding Officer 27RM Battalion [1].
- 1945, Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe with 27 RM Bn. [1][ 2].
TANNER, Ralph Esmond Selby
TATE, John Arnison
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.
TAYLOR, Cortlandt Buller
TAYLOR, George
TAYLOR, Samuel James
London Gazette 37136, page 3191 dated 19 June 1945.
TAYLOR, Thomas Alfred
TAYLOR, Thomas Archer Smith
TAYLOR, Thomas William
Award whilst serving in R.N.B.C. 'K3' in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
Sources
London Gazette 36526, page 2359.
RN Beach Commando Memoranda No.79 dated 20 July 1944 (Extract from A.F.O.2822/44).
TAYLOR, William John
TEAR, Walter Wilfred
TELFORD, Ross
TEMPLETON, W.B.
- Gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
- Gallant and distinguished service in the Field.
THOMAS, David Nigel
THOMAS, Peter Roome
- 1948 (Lieutenant) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine [2].
THOMASON, Perry
THOMPSON, John Thomas
THOMSON, Donal Thurston Murray
THOMSON, Jonathan James
THOMSON, Robert
THORNTON, Arthur
THORPE, J.
Lance Corporal J. Thorpe received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa."
Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.
TIDMAN, Martin David
TIERNEY, Norman
TINNION, Bradley
TITMUSS, William George
TOASE, Andrew William
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.
TOMLIN, Kenneth James
TORR, Derek Austin
TOSTEVIN, Alexander Charles George
TOWNSEND, Eric
TRAVERS, Colin, H.
TRAVIS, Quintus Richard Curtis Leigh
TREVOR, Kenneth Rowland Swetenham (Lt Col )
TUCKER, Craig
TUFFY, William
Sources
TUGWELL, Arthur
TURNBULL, John Hugh Stephenson
TURNER, Arge John Morrison
TURNER, David Charles
Corporal David Turner received a Mention in Despatches for services in Italy 1st April to 8th May 1945.
Sources
London Gazette 37505, page 1441.
TURNER, Richard
TURTON, Thomas James
Lieutenant Thomas Turton RNVR was the Beach Master of N3 Party of Nan RN Beach Commando. Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service and untiring devotion to duty in operations which led to the capture of Sicily by Allied forces.
TWEED, David Gratiaen
TWIGGER, James Thomas
TWYCROSS, James
TYERS, Lee
UNDERWOOD, Bryan Albert
Marine Bryan Underwood received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in operations in Brunei during the period 8-22 December 1962.
Sources
London Gazette 43009 page 4693.
VAN DER HORST, Rupert Cornelius
VARDY, Stanley
Marine Stanley Vardy received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea.
Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.
VARLEY, Alec
Sources
London Gazette 36505, page 2127.
VEASEY, Arthur Francis Sherrard
VERNER, Thomas
WADE, Edward Alan
WAKE, Eric Graham
WAKEFIELD, Edward Roger
WAKER, Michael Robert
WALKER, David
Lance Corporal David Walker, Medical Section, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
London Gazette 37425, page 385.
WALKER, Jason Paul
WALKER, Richard Eden
WALKER, Stephen James
WALLACE, Stuart Frazer Rennie
WALLIS, Reginald
WARD, Joshua Alfred
WARING, Mark Evan
WATKINS, Andrew Patrick Leonard
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].
WATLOW, J.T.
WATT, Andrew
WEATHERALL, Stamford
July 1940 No.6 Commando.
WEBB, Adrian, C.
- 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
WEBB, Gordon Geoffrey Henry
WEBB, Robert Edward
WEBSTER, Thomas
WELLESLEY, Henry Valerian George
WELLS, Bernard
WESTLEY, Stanley Charles
WHAPHAM, R.A.
WHARRAM, Joseph Edward
WHITE, Augustus Ronald
Lieutenant Augustus White received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service while operating with the Army in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India [1][1a].
WHITE, Bruce Kennard
WHITE, William
WHITEHEAD, Andrew Francis
WHITMARSH, George Charles
WHYSALL, Michael Colin
WILD, Leslie
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.
WILES, Geoffrey Charles
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Geoffrey Wiles, No.1 Commando, was attested into the Royal Artillery in 1938. He received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow Essex.
WILKIE, Ian James
Sources
WILKINSON, Peter John
WILLASEY-WILSEY, Anthony Patrick
WILLIAMS, Ernest Peter James
WILLIAMS, Mark Graham
WILLIAMS, Robert
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.
WILLIAMS, Thomas Ivor
WILLS, Terrance John
- 1 January 1970 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
WILSON, Alistair, D.
- 16 April 1965 granted honorary rank of Captain [2].
WILSON, David
WILSON, Paul Kevin
WILSON, Robert
WILSON, Timothy John Michael
WINSLOW, Edward James
WINTERBURN, Martin Henry
WOOD, Hector
WOOD, John Peter Wentworth
WOOD, Steven Patrick
WOODWARD, Peter Frederick Charles
WOOLMAN, Tudor Lloyd
WORKMAN, Harry Desmond
Sources
London Gazette 37251, page 4440.
The Story of 48RM Commando (published 1946).
WOTHERSPOON, David
WRAITH, William
WRAY, Adrian David
- 18 January 1988 to 16 November 1990 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
WRAY, Peter Francis Hugh
WRIGHT, Edward Robin McMurdo
WRIGHT, Harold
WRIGHT, Kenneth Gordon
WRIGHT, Robert David
WRIGHT, Royston David
YATES, Alan Henry
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.
YOUNG, Arthur
Lance Corporal Arthur Young, 6 Troop, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished serviceduring the raid on St.
YOUNG, Everett
YOUNG, George Alan Dawson
YOUNG, Peter Shand
Corporal Peter Young received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, November 1956.
Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.
YOUNGMAN, Paul
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