GRIFFITHS, Patrick
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Rank:
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
Unit / Base:
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Died :
Monday, October 11, 1993
Age:
66
Lieutenant Patrick Griffiths was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service with 45 Commando RM in Malaya during the period 1st August to 15th November, 1950 [1].
- 1970 Lieutenant Colonel commanding 41 Commando RM [2].
- 11 June 1977 (Colonel) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
[1] National Archives file WO 373/129/123.
[1] London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
[1] National Archives file WO 373/129/123.
[2] 41 Commando Routine Orders 26 October 1970, Belfast, Northern Ireland, / RMHS Facebook.
[3] London Gazette 47234, page 7085.
[Image] Obituary in the Globe and Laurel Jan/Feb.1994.
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