Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
There may be content on individuals that is not listed here. If you do not find a name use the different Search options within the Site. Contact the Archive to have a name included.
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16CRITCHLEY, Evan
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Leading Sick Berth Attendant Evan Critchley was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal during the Korean war for distinguished service with 41 Independent Commando RM in operations in Korean waters.
DODDS, Roy Reginald
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Military Medal (MM)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant Roy Dodds, 40 Commando RM*, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March, 1948 - 30th July, 1948. [1].
FRANCIS, Michael James
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Colour Sergeant Michael Francis joined the Royal Marines in January 1963 and after basic training he served in both 45 and 43 Commando. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland
GODDARD, Henry John
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Able Seaman Henry Goddard, RNBC 'A', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
LEACH, Peter James
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant Peter Leach was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for operations in the South Atlantic during the defence of South Georgia.
Citation
Sergeant Leach was responsible for establishing Observation Posts at Leith, South Georgia to monitor the activities of an Argentine party illegally landed on the island.
LESLIE, William John
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant William Leslie was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation
LOVE, Michael David
846 Naval Air Sqn.
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, Royal Marines, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands.
MALYON, Charles Frederick
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Able Seaman Charles Malyon was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for gallantry in carrying a wounded man to safety under shell and machine gun fire during operations in the Arakan.
Sources
London Gazette 36593, page 3145.
Burma Star Association Membership List.
MORGAN, Albert Stuart
30 Commando Assault Unit
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Albert Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for good services in operations leading to the liberation of France. He enlisted from the Wallasey Constabulary and served with 30 Commando in the Mediterranean, and as a photographer in 'X' Troop on D Day. Post war he resumed his role as a Police Constable in Wallasey.
PARSONS, Victor William Robert
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Able Seaman Victor Parsons, RNBC 'O', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
PHIBBS, David Kenneth
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant David Phibbs, RNBC 'A', received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba [1][3].
SLYFIELD, Malcolm David
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Able Seaman Malcolm Slyfield, RNBC 'A', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
SMITH, Francis Sidney
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Petty Officer Francis Smith, RNBC 'A', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
STANLEY, Wallace Victor
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Petty Officer Wallace Stanley, RNBC 'A', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
Sources
London Gazette 36783, page 5088.
SWATTON, Vernon
40RM Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Vernon Swatton, D.S.M., from Hythe, was reported missing presumed died, along with the rest of 'T' Company 40RM Commando, when the ship they were on board, HMS Fidelity, was torpedoed. In 1940 he had been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal whilst a Marine on HMS Nelson for gallantry and devotion to duty during operations in Norway.
Sources
WOODALL, Cyril
RN Commando
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Able Seaman Cyril Woodall, RNBC 'O', was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for distinguished service in operations carried out in the face of determined opposition from the enemy, which led to the capture of the island of Elba.
Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos
Use our Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now].
Your message will then be seen by the many knowledgeable members of our Forum.
Photos will be reviewed and added to the Archive if appropriate. Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Photos will be reviewed and added to the Archive if appropriate. Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.
