Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

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CAMPBELL, Robert Adair

Major (later Lieutenant Colonel)
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Major Robert Adair Campbell received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct  in recognition of distinguished service in operations in the Radfan Area during the period 8th-14th May 1965 [1].

CLIFFORD, Richard

Captain Richard Cormac Clifford
Captain (Local Major)
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Lieutenant Richard Clifford received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct.
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ELEY, John Graham

Acting Corporal
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Acting Corporal John Eley was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct in recognition of his courage and determination on 14 June 1968 

MCKINLAY, Ronald Harry George

Ronald McKinlay Naval Commando
Petty Officer (later Chief Petty Officer)
P/JX.245579
RN Beach Commando (R.N.B.C.)
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Petty Officer Ronald McKinlay, RNBC 'P', was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for his gallantry during operations on 6 June 1944 [1][2].
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MORGAN, William Allun

Sergeant
PO21689W
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct

Sergeant William Morgan received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct for courage and great presence of mind in averting a serious accident during a live grenade training session on 15 January 1982.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49020, page 7885.

THOMAS, John David

Gunner
23880980
29 Cdo. Regt.RA
Royal Artillery
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Gunner John Thomas, 145 (Maiwand) Commando Battery, RA, received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct for his gallantry and determination in Brunei on the 28th December, 1962, in plunging into a flooded river and rescuing a comrade from drowning.
 

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