HENDICOTT, Robert Charles

Rank: 
Lieutenant
Unit / Base: 
59 Independent Commando Sqn. RE
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Engineers
Service: 
Army
Number: 
501606
Honours & Awards: 
Lieutenant Robert Hendicott was the Commander of a Troop attached to the 1st Bn. Welsh Guards during the Falklands War.
He received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst so attached clearing paths through unchartered enemy minefields including during the advance from Bluff Cove to Sapper Hill on the night of 13/14 June 1982.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12853.
National Archives file WO373/188/325.
Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982 edition.
 

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