The despatch describes briefly the very short period of preparation for sending Task Force 317 to the South Atlantic and, more fully, the operations from 1 April 1982 when units of the Fleet sailed south until 20 June 1982 when the last Argentine forces remaining on British Territory surrendered. [Read the full report in the London Gazette.....].
Brigadier J. H. A. Thompson, C.B., O.B.E., A.D.C.
| Commando Units | Officers Commanding |
| 3 Commando Bde. HQ and Signal Sqn. R.M. | Maj. R.C. Dixon, R.M. |
| 40 Commando R.M. | Lt. Col. M.P.J. Hunt, O.B.E., R.M. |
| 42 Commando R.M. | Lt. Col. N.F. Vaux, D.S.O., R.M. |
| 45 Commando R.M. | Lt. Col. A.F. Whitehead, D.S.O., R.M. |
| Commando Logistic Regiment R.M. | Lt. Col. I.J. Hellberg, O.B.E., R.C.T. |
| 29 Commando Regiment R.A. | Lt. Col. M.J. Holroyd-Smith, O.B.E., R.A. |
| 59 Independent Commando Sqn., R.E. | Maj. R. Macdonald, R.E. |
| Commando Medical Squadron | Surgeon Commander R.T. Jolly, O.B.E. |
| 3 Commando Bde., Air Sqn., R.M. | Maj. C.P. Cameron, M.C., R.M. |
| 1st Raiding Sqn., R.M. | Capt. F.I.J. Baxter, R.M. |
| Special Boat Sqn., R.M. | Maj. J.J. Thomson, O.B.E., R.M. |
| 3 Commando Bde., Air Defence Troop, R.M. | Lt. I.L.Dunn, R.M. |
| Y Troop, R.M. | Capt. G.D. Corbett, R. Sigs. |
| Field Records Office, Drafting and Records Office, R.M. | Capt. J.R. Hancock, R.M. |
| The Band of HM Royal Marines Commando Forces | Capt. J.M. Ware, L.R.A.M., R.M. |
| The Band of HM Royal Marines Flag Officer 3rd Flotilla | WO2 (B) T. Attwood, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., RM |
We will Remember them.
Corporal James Browning, HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM,was reported missing presumed drowned, after the cessation of hostilities on the Falklands, when caught in a sudden squall whilst in a dinghy off Port Stanley. He had previously served in 45 Commando workshops.
Sergeant Roger Enefer died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.
Corporal Kenneth Evans died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.
Corporal Peter Fitton died during operations on the Falkland Islands. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. He was killed along with Sgt. Robert Leeming, Cpl. Andy Uren, and Mne. Keith Phillips.
Marine Robert Griffin was killed during operations in the Falklands. He was attached to Task Force Landing Craft Squadron RM.
Sergeant Ian Hunt, Special Boat Service, was killed during an exchange of fire with an SAS patrol near Teal, Falklands. They had accidentally strayed into an area patrolled by the SAS. He was the only member of the SBS who died in the conflict.
Sapper Christopher Jones, 59 Commando Sqn., RE, attached to 45 Commando RM, died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
Marine Gordon Macpherson died during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
Lance Corporal Peter McKay died during an enemy bombing attack at Ajax Bay on the Falkland Islands.
Marine Michael Nowak died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
Marine Keith Phillips died during operations on the Falkland Islands. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. He was killed along with Sgt. Robert Leeming, Cpl. Peter Fitton, and Cpl. Andy Uren.
Sergeant Ronald Rotheram [1] died during operations in the Falklands.
Corporal Ian Spencer died during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
Corporal Andrew Uren died during operations on the Falkland Islands. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. He was killed along with Sgt. Robert Leeming, Cpl. Peter Fitton, and Mne. Keith Phillips.
Marine David Wilson from Fife, Scotland, died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands. Son of David and Charlotte Wilson.