POUNDS, Nicholas Ernest

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Rank: 
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit / Base: 
3 Commando Bde. Air Squadron
'Commando Logistic Regiment RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
N020493P
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Nicholas Pounds, a Gazelle Helicopter RM pilot and Officer Commanding 'M' Flight during Operation Corporate, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his leadership, gallantry, and flying skills, during operations on the Falkland Islands, and in support of 2 Para at Goose Green, between 21 May and 14 June 1982 [1].
  • 30 June 1994 (Major) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 1996 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer Commando Logistic Regiment RM [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 49134, page 12842.
[1] National Archives file WO373/188/199.
[2] London Gazette 53724, page 9604.
[3] Globe and Laurel Jan/Feb. 1996 edition.
 
Linked content: 
Falklands Campaign - Operation Corporate
Archive pages : 
RM Commandos 1946 - present
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Commando Logistic Regiment
Falkland Islands

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