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ABBOTT, Leslie William

Sergeant (later Major QM)
14315624
485395
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Sergeant Leslie Abbott served in No.1 Commando. Post war he was commissioned and was serving in 5 Regiment, Royal Artillery in the 1970's [1][1a].
  • 15 June 1974 (Captain QM) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

ADAMS, Alan Maclean

Warrant Officer Class 1 (later Captain)
PO43078H & 563268
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines and Regular Army
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Corporal Alan Adams received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland [1].

ADAMS, Matthew

Major
P0504225H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
 
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.

ALDRIDGE, Dennis Leolin Samuel St Maur

Dennis Leolin Samuel St Maur Aldridge Royal Marines
Major
44RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Silver Star (USA)
7 January 1949 Captain Dennis Aldridge, who had served during the war with 44RM Commando [1], was appointed MBE (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished services with 40 Commando RM in Palestine during the period 27th March, 1948 - 30th July, 1948.

ALLAN, Brian Gavin

Sergeant
P045179G
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Sergeant Brian Allan was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 2003.
 
Source

ANDERSON, Edward Oliver

Warrant Officer Class 2
P041461L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer Class 2 Edward Anderson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57155, page S5.
 

ANTHONY, Nicholas Mark Kenwood

Captain (Local Major)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain (Local Major) Nicholas Anthony was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of services during operations in Kosovo and Macedonia between January and June 1999.
 
Source
London Gazette 55711, page 41.

ARGLES, Edward Varnier

Lieutenant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Edward Argles was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Iraq in 2007.
 
Source
London Gazette 58633, page 3615.
 

ASH, Martin

Colour Sergeant
P053437R
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Colour Sergeant Martin Ash was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in 2014.
 
Sources
London Gazette 60728, page N5 (New Years Honours).
 

ASHENDEN, Steven

Marine
P050950V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Marine Steven Ashenden was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
 
Sources

ASHLEY, Scott

Major
P046619P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Scott Ashley was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in June 2014 [1].
  • 1 October 2014 promoted Major [2].
Sources

ASPDEN, Jack

Jack Aspden 9 Commando
Lance Bombardier (later Major)
318595 and 370978
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Loyal Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lance Bombardier Jack Aspden, aged 21 and from Preston, was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war [1][2][2a][5].

AUSTEN, Alexander Fred

Company Quartermaster Sergeant (later Hon. Lt Col. )
2320292 & 360980
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Company Quartermaster Sergeant Alexander Austen, 1st Special Service Brigade Signal Troop, was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of his exemplary service [1].
Recommendation including Record of Service

BAINBRIDGE, Stephen Paul

Colour Sergeant
P044135C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Colour Sergeant Stephen Bainbridge was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1st October 2003 and 31st March 2004.
 
Sources

BAIZLEY, Michael John

Major
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Michael Baizley was appointed M.B.E., (Military Division),  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 1st to 15th February 1965.
Citation

BAKER, Stephen Lionel

Lieutenant
PLY/X.5365
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
1 January 1970 (Quartermaster Sergeant) awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division) [1].
31 December 1982 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
 
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BARLOW, Jack

Lance Corporal
6482241
No 2 Commando
Royal Fusiliers
Metropolitan Police
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Colonial Police Medal
Lance Corporal Jack Barlow served in 6 troop and also in the Intel Section of No.2 Commando. He was one of the Metropolitan Police Intakes to the Commandos.

BARRON, Robert James

Robert Barron 2 Commando and SOE
Robbie Barron 2 Commando and SOE
Sergeant (later Major)
2877629 & 253487
No 2 Commando
London Scottish The Gordon Highlanders
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Robert Barron, 1 troop, was one of the Commando contingent who participated in the St. Nazaire raid on ML 446. Evacuated back to the UK [1]. 
 
General Service [3].

BASSETT, Marcus

Warrant Officer 2
P061235D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
 
Sources
London Gazette 64423, page B6.

BATTERSBY, Frederick

Major
266078
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Battersby served in 2 Commando Brigade [1].
2 January 1943 commissioned Second Lieutenant, R.A.O.C. [2].
15 October 1946 (Captain) (R.E.M.E) relinquishes commission and granted the honorary rank of Major [3].

BEADLE, Jeffrey Charles

Major
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Jeffrey Charles Beadle was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and outstanding determination whilst serving in Commando operations in the Adriatic, specifically the attack on Brac Island (Operation Flounced) 3 June 1944 during which he was wounded and taken prisoner 

BEADON, Colin John Alexander

Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Colin Beadon was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distingushed service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1994 [1]
  • 1994 promoted Major [2].

BETTERIDGE, Michael John

Sergeant
P044665W
SBS
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Corporal Michael Betteridge was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field, dated 20th June 1994 [1].
  • 30 December 2000 (Sergeant) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

BLACKMAN, Cyril

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Served Korean War. 2008 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for services to the Royal Marines Association.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58929, page 14.

BLAIR, David Arthur

Captain David Blair 11 Commando © NMS/2012 courtesy of National Museum Scotland
Captain (later Major)
73177
No 11 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain David Blair was the O.C. No. 11 Commando 6 troop. Appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 7th April 1944 [1].
Recommendation

BONNER, John William

Captain John Bonner 48RM Commando
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain John Bonner was in the first batch of reinforcements joining 48RM Commando on the 9th June 1944. He was posted to 'A' Troop, later joining the HQ Troop, before finally becoming the Administration Officer of the Commando [1]. In June 1945 he was appointed M.B.E.

BOOTH, David Herbert

Temporary Chaplain
30 Commando Assault Unit
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Padre of 30 AU. Appointed M.B.E. (Military) Division 8 June 1944. Post war Arch Deacon and member of the Commando Association residing Kent.
 
Sources
Commando Association (pre 2005) National Secretary Ron Youngman.

BOTHAM, Grenville

Warrant Officer Class 1
P039153G
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Warrant Officer 2 Grenville Botham was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on the 19 June 2000 [1].
  • 25 April 2006 (Warrant Officer 1) awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2].

BOWRA, Mark Andrew

Lieutenant Colonel
N029151H
SBS
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain Mark Bowra received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 October 2000 t

BREAM, George Leonard

Captain Leonard George Bream
Corporal/Captain
PLY/X 3273
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

George Leonard Bream, or 'Percy', as he was known in the Corps, was born on June 1st 1919 in the hamlet of Buckworth, Huntingdonshire. He was the middle son of a a family of six, his father being a farm labourer.

BROWN, Alfred George

Major
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Alfred Brown was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 1960 [1].
Service [2].
1937 enlisted Royal Marines.
Served aboard HMS Curlew, HMS Argus, and HMS Penelope.

BROWN, Graeme Norman

Colour Sergeant
P043050S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Colour Sergeant Graeme Brown was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
 
Sources

BROWN, Leonard Anthony

Lieutenant Colonel
N028958A
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Brown was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2011 [1]. 
Extract from Royal Navy media release

BURGESS, Brian Gordon

Warrant Officer 2
P037926M
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Brian Burgess, RM Poole, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic [1][1a].
  • 16 June 1990 (Warrant Officer 2) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

BYRNE, Patrick Joseph

Acting Sergeant
2719257 & 436106
No 4 Commando
Irish Guards
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Patrick Byrne, a veteran of the Dieppe raid, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NW Europe [1].
Recommendation

CARR, Richard Philip

Captain
90121
No 11 Commando
Royal Artillery
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Richard Carr, 1 troop, was attached to the Commandos from the Royal Artillery. He was taken prisoner of war early in 1942 and, despite several escape attempts, remained in captivity for the remainder of the war. POW Camps Oflag 5 and Oflag 79.

CARTER, Kevin Charles

Major
P043447N
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Kevin Carter was awarded the George Medal for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].

CAVILL, Niki Richard Dalgliesh

Major Niki Cavill
Brigadier
N029348R
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Niki Cavill was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011 [1].
  • 30 June 2013 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2]. 
  • 1 April 2019 promoted Colonel [3].

CHAPMAN, Patrick Roy

Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1) (later Major)
PO18990P
533435
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Royal Corps of Transport
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
RSM of 45 Commando RM during Operation Corporate (Falkland Islands) 1982 [1].
  • 31 December 1983 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
  • 2 March 1985 commissioned Lieutenant RM, to trained strength 2 March 1986 [3].

CHEESEMAN, Kevin John

Warrant Officer Class 2
P046175L
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer Class 2 Kevin Cheeseman was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009.
 
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CHEESMAN, Daniel James Edward

Major Daniel Cheeseman
Brigadier
N029047U
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Daniel Cheesman, 40 Commando RM, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008 [1].

CHICKEN, Simon Timothy

Major General Simon Timothy Chicken RM
Major General
N025815E
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Simon Timothy Chicken was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1994 to 31st March 1995 [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.
Citation

COCHRANE, Archibald Leman

Captain
136278
'Layforce'
Royal Army Medical Corps
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Professor Archibald Cochrane, CBE, MB, FRCP, was the Medical Officer of 'D' Bn. Layforce (50 and 52 Middle East Commandos). He was taken prisoner of war during operations at Crete continuing his work as a Doctor in the prison camps.

COLE, Adrian

Sergeant
P043449V
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Sergeant Adrian Cole was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on the 30th December 2000.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 56070, page 5.
 

CONWAY, Eric Ashley

Captain
P040125G
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer Eric Ashley Conway was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 30 December 2006 [1].
  • Capt. E. A. Conway MBE, (P040125G), to Emergency List for a period of 4 years on completion of Initial Commission 11th Nov. 2012 [2].

COOK, Paul

Warrant Officer 1
P035410Q
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Paul Cook received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland (announced 11 May 1993) 

COOPER, Robert Terence

Sergeant (later Major)
P027420D
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Robert Cooper received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic in 1982.
  • 31 December 1999 Captain (now Major) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources

CORBIDGE, Stephen John

Lieutenant Colonel
N028444A
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Stephen Corbidge was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2003 [1].
  • 30 June 2007 (Major) (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 12 May 2014 to Retired List [3].

CRAWFORD, Adam Timothy Stephen

Lieutenant Colonel
N029091C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major Adam Crawford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].

CROSS, Eric William

Captain Eric Cross 4 Commando
Captain
4036812 and 69475
No 4 Commando
King's Shropshire Light infantry
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Eric Cross joined No.4 Commando on its formation becoming a Section Sergeant in 'F' Troop and also their Quartermaster Sergeant. He served at Dieppe, was recommended for officer training, and on 18 March 1944 was commissioned Second Lieutenant.

CUNDY, Robert Graham

Colonel
N028071E
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Robert Cundy received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1].
  • (Major) Received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan [2].

CURTIS, Daniel Gad

Colour Sergeant
P053157V
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Daniel Curtis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan between 1st April to 30th September 2007 [1].
  • 30 December 2017 (Colour Sergeant) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

DAVIES, Ian

Local Acting Band Colour Sergeant
P037074A
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Acting Band Colour Sergeant Ian Davies was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2005.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57855, page N4.

DAVIES, Michael Alfred William

Acting Captain (later Major)
253496
No 9 Commando
Northamptonshire Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Michael Davies, Adjutant of No. 9 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for his outstanding leadership and personal gallantry during the fierce fighting that took place in the Wadis at the Anzio beachhead on the 19th March 1944 [1][2].

DE JONGHE, Arthur Jules Charles Baudoin

Arthur de Jonghe 10 Commando
Arthur de Jonghe
Captain (later Major)
229494
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
No 10 Commando
General List
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Temporary Captain Vicomte Arthur de Jonghe, a French speaking Belgian national, took part in Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire on 28 March 1942. He was a Liaison Officer embarked on board motor launch ML446 and was evacuated back to the UK after the operation [1]. 

DE LA TORRE, Luis Eric Rupert

Luis Eric de la Torre 3 Commando
Lance Corporal
7611796
No 3 Commando
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lance Corporal Eric de la Torre took part in Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire. Embarked on motor launch ML262, taken prisoner after the raid, and transported to Stalag 344 at Lamsdorf, Poland [1][2].

DE'ATH, Ian Dudley

Major Ian Dudley De'Ath DSO MBE HQ Special Service Group
Lieutenant Colonel
45RM Commando
40RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Ian De'ath died whilst serving at RMB Plymouth.

DENT, Brian

Warrant Officer Class 2
P042412K
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer 2 Brian Dent was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  28 December 2019.

DICKASON, Samuel Edgar

Company Sergeant Major
No 3 Commando
No 8 Commando
East Surrey Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Company Sergeant Major Samuel Dickason served in No. 8 and No.3 Commando [1].
  • 13 June 1970 appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division) whilst Chief Office Clerk, House of Commons Library [2].
Sources

DOAK, Samuel George

Warrant Officer Class 1
P044320Q
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer Class 1 Samuel Doak was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014.
 
Source

DONNELLY, Terence Alfred

Captain (Temporary)
134132
No 3 Commando
1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Terence Donnelly, General Staff Officer (GSO 111) 1st Special Service/Commando Brigade HQ [1], was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the allied crossing of the River Rhine to capture Wesel.

DONOVAN, Mark Joseph

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Mark Donovan was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during 1983. 
 
Source
London Gazette 49709, page 5591.
 

DOWLEN, Henry

Major Henry Dowlen
Major
C039771X
RM Reserve
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Acting Major Henry Dowlen, RM Reserve, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field during the period 1 January to 30 September 2015 [1].

DRINKWATER, Ross

Lieutenant Colonel
N029628M
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Ross Drinkwater was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011 [1]. 
  • 1 October 2012 promoted Major [2].

DRYSDALE, Douglas Burns

Colonel
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Silver Star (USA)
Acting Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Drysdale assumed command of 44RM Commando on the 23rd April 1945. Formerly the Brigade Major he replaced Lt. Colonel Stockley who had been appointed to a position within Brigade HQ.*

DUNLOP, James

Sergeant
P066009C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
 
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.

DWYER, Ruairi

Colour Sergeant
P054571B
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Ruairi Dwyer was appointed M.B.E.(Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1].

EARLY, Clive Robert

Sergeant
P029783Y
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Sergeant Clive Early was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on the 30th December 2000.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 56070, page 5.
 

EATON, Stephen Graham

Captain
P046993L
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Stephen Eaton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1].

EATON, Steven Graham

Captain
P046993L
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Steven Eaton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services on operations in Iraq during the period 19th March to 19th April 2003 [1].

EVANS, Gareth

Sergeant
P043917D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Sergeant Gareth Evans was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 2000.

EVERRITT, Richard

Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Richard Everritt was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2003 [1].
  • 6 July 2004 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2]. 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 57155, page S5.

EWEN, Robert John

Warrant Officer Class 1
P031244S
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Robert Ewen received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st May 1983 to 30th September 1983 [1].

FAWCETT, Denis

Troop Sergeant Major
CH/X.100183
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Troop Sergeant Major Denis Fawcett served in 'Y' Troop.  A member of the Commando Association post war he organised many of his commando's reunions and in 1990 was appointed MBE (Civil Division) for services to 41Royal Marine Commando.
 
Sources

FORD, Dennis

Captain (later Major)
124856
No 7 Commando
Black Watch
King's Own Royal Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Dennis Ford was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 9 March 1940 [1]. He served with No.7 Commando and later in the Far East [2][3][4]. 

FREEMAN, John Haughton

Major John Freeman SAUDF
Major
48RM Commando
South African United Defence Force
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major John Freeman, S.A.U.D.F. was attached to 48RM Commando HQ during the Normany invasion [1]. He received a Mention in Despatches for good services while operating with the Army in NW Europe [2].

FUSSELL, Peter Lincoln

Peter Fussell 1 Special Service Brigade
Private (later Major)
214506 & 461895
No 4 Commando
Royal Army Service Corps
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Private Peter Fussell served in No 4 Commando, 'F' troop, and took part in operations at Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Later that year he moved to 1 Special Service Brigade HQ (Clerks) [1] and [2].
 

GARDNER, Anthony John

Lance Corporal
P045569N
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lance Corporal Anthony Gardner was appointed M.B. E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the former Republic of Yugoslavia during the period 1st June to 20th December 1995.
 
Sources

GARDNER, James Willis

Acting Major
162518
No 1 Commando
Hampshire Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches

Temporary Captain Gardner received a Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.

GELLENDER, Paul Scott

Captain (Acting Major)
N029664R
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Paul Gellender was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 13 June 2009.
 
Sources
London Gazette 59090, page B5 (Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.)
 

GIBBON, John Douglas

Captain
67147
46RM Commando
Border Regiment
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Gibbon was attached to 46RM Commando 'B' troop . He was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe [1]. 
Recommendation

GILCHRIST, Greig Ian

Colour Sergeant
PO42363U
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Greig Gilchrist was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  for gallant and distinguished services at sea between December 1996 and April 1997 [1].

GINN, Robert Nigel

Captain (Acting Major)
N028995V
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Robert Ginn was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010.
 
Sources
London Gazette 59647, page N4 (New Years Honours).
 

GODKIN, Noel Herbert

Captain Noel Godkin 48RM Commando
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Noel Godkin, the administration officer, died during operations at Walcheren. Son of Herbert and Emily Mary Godkin, of Loughborough, Leicestershire. A.C.A. Appointed MBE (Military Division) for distinguished service during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy.
 

GRANT, Leslie Ronald

Captain Leslie Grant 48 Commando
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Leslie Ronald Grant, Signal Section [1], received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service during offensive operations with the Allied Armies over a period from November, 1944, to January, 1945 [2].

GRANT, Roland Stephen

Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Lieutenant Roland Grant was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
 
Source
London Gazette 47643, page 11153.
 

GRIFFITHS, Nicholas Alan

Lieutenant Colonel
N029148E
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Nicholas Griffiths was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 12 June 2010.
  • 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel.
Sources
London Gazette 59446, page 4.
London Gazette 59860, page 14180.

    HAAS, Francis

    Lieutenant
    1 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
    17 US Airborne Division
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant Haas, United States 17 Airborne Division attached to HQ 1st Commando Brigade, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for gallantry during the Rhine crossing at Wesel.
    Citation

    HALFORD, Patrick

    Captain
    P903255Y
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Patrick Halford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 62283, page 8432 dated 11 May 2018.
     

    HALL, Christopher Mark Ian

    Lieutenant Colonel
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Christopher Hall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the during the period 1st October 2004 to 31st March 2005.

    HALL, Edward Charles Malet

    Lieutenant Colonel
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    2003 joined the Royal Marines and after training posted 42 Commando RM.
    2018 appoined M.B.E. (Military Division).
    21st July 2021 appointed Commanding Officer 45 Commando Group RM.
     
    Sources

    HALL, Norman

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P032771H
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Norman Hall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58557, page 5.
     

    HANNAH, Kenneth William

    Colour Sergeant (later Major)
    P036166P & 551546
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    British Empire Medal (BEM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Kenneth Hannah was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

    HANSON, Sven Christopher

    Major
    N029350D
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Sven Hanson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2008.
     
    Source
    London Gazette 58999, page 4081.
     

    HARDIE, Mark John

    Major
    N029302Y
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Mark Hardie was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59647, page N4 (New Years Honours).
     

    HARRIS, Carl Christian

    Colonel
    N029036L
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Carl Harris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
    • 26 August 2019 (Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
    Sources
    London Gazette 58557, page 5.

    HARRIS, Tristan

    Colonel
    N028505Q
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Bronze Star Medal (USA)
    Major Tristan Harris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].
    • 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    HAWKINS, Lee John

    Colour Sergeant
    P045707N
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Lee Hawkins, M.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq in 2004 [1].
    • 2001 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
    Sources

    HAWKINS, Peter David

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Peter Hawkins was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1972.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 45965, page 5458.
     

    HEATLY, Robert Johnston

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain (now Local Major) Robert Heatly was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 53298, page 8189.
     

    HENDERSON, Robert McAusland

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P048913L
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Robert Henderson M.V.O. was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022 [1].
    • 11 June 2021 (Bearer Party, Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh) appointed M.V.O. [2]. 
    Source

    HENRIQUES, Robert David Quixano

    Colonel
    38714
    Special Service Brigade
    No 12 Commando
    Royal Artillery
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Territorial Decoration (TD)
    Silver Star (USA)
    Bronze Star Medal (USA)
    Major Robert Henriques was the Brigade Major of the Special Service Brigade throughout the operation at Vaagso in Norway on 27 December 1941 [1].
    • Former Troop Leader of 'E' troop No. 12 Commando [1a].

    HICKIN, Gordon

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    P041693H
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer 2 Gordon Hickin was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 59808, page B5 (Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.)
     

    HILL, Matthew Robert

    Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1)
    P055318T
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Sergeant Matthew Hill was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011 [1].
    2022 / 2023 Warrant Officer 1 (RSM) 47 Commando (Raiding Group), Royal Marines [2].
     
    Sources

    HOLDEN, Stephen Paul

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Colour Sergeant Stephen Holden received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1996 [1].

    HUMPHRIES, Mark James

    Lieutenant
    P047601L
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Colour Sergeant Mark Humphries was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 30 December 2006 [1].
    • Lt. M. J. Humphries MBE, (P047601L), to Emergency List for a period of 4 years on completion of Initial Commission 12th Aug. 2011 [2].

    HUNT, Darren

    Major Darren Hunt RM
    Major
    P035637B & N029390X
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Medal (MM)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Corporal Darren Hunt was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished service during operations in the South Atlantic in 1982 [1].

    HUNT, Wayne

    Sergeant
    P045908R
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Sergeant Wayne Hunt was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Field during the period 1st April to 30th September 2003 [1].
     

    HUSSEY, Stephen John

    Colonel
    N028488K
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Stephen Hussey was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 16 June 2007 [1].
    • Acting Lt. Col. Hussey, M.B.E. received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq in 2008 [2].
    • 1 April 2014 promoted Colonel [3].

    JONES, John Stuart

    Warrant Officer Class 2 (later Warrant Officer 1)
    P042622P
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer 2 John Jones was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2010 [1]. Later promoted Warrant Officer 1 [2].
     
    Sources
    [1] London Gazette 59647, page N5 (New Years Honours).

    KIRKLAND, Robert

    Brigade Chaplain
    3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Temporary Chaplain The Reverend Robert Kirkland, 3 Commando Brigade HQ, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) in June 1945.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 37119, page 2941.
    3 Cdo Bde Jungle Book issue 9.

    KNIGHT, Shane Lee

    Colour Sergeant
    P046787W
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Colour Sergeant Shane Knight was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 30 December 2006.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58196, page N4.
     

    LAMBERT-GORWYN, Martin

    Lieutenant Colonel
    24182632 & 539393
    29 Cdo. Regt.RA
    Royal Artillery
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Martin Lambert-Gorwyn, 29 Commando Regiment RA,  was commisioned Second Lieutenant 7 April 1992 with seniority 7 April 1988; To be Lieutenant 7 April 1992 with seniority 7 April 1990 [1].

    LANCASTER, Leslie

    Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major)
    817756
    No 5 Commando
    Royal Artillery
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Leslie Lancaster was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1].
    • 15 March 1944 wounded Burma [2].
    Sources

    LANGDALE, Andrew John

    Andy Langdale RM
    Warrant Officer Class 2 (Acting Warrant Officer Class 1)
    P042698J
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Warrant Officer Class 1 Andrew Langdale was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011. 
    Service
    Served 08/03/1982 to 05/08/2011

    LAWTON, Peter

    Acting Major
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Peter Lawton was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division), on 31 December 1996 [1].
     

    LEE, Oliver Andrew

    Colonel
    N028525A
    45 Cdo. RM
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Captain Oliver Lee, 42 Commando RM, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1][1a].

    LETCHFORD, Andrew Campbell

    Lieutenant
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant Andrew Letchford was appointed M.B.E., (Military Division),  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 1st to 15th February 1965 [1].

    LEWIS, Anthony David

    Lieutenant Colonel
    95626
    No 6 Commando
    Dorsetshire Regiment
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Croix de Guerre (France)
    Officer Commanding No 6 Commando  from June 1944 onwards.
     

    LILLYCROP, Frederick George

    Major (later Lieutenant Colonel)
    78893
    Special Service (Commando) Group
    Royal Army Ordnance Corps
    Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Served in Commando Group [1]. Post war remained in military service. 1952, Major, R.E.M.E., appointed M.B.E.(Military Division) [2]. 9 July 1956 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [3].

    LINZEL, Jan

    Jan Linzell 10 Commando
    Captain
    No 10 Commando
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Jan Linzel was was awarded the M.B.E. (Military Division) in 1946. He had been a member of 2 (Dutch) Troop of No.10 Inter Allied Commando from its formation in 1942 and took command in 1943 until the Troop was disbanded in August 1945.
     

    LITSTER, Alan

    Brigadier
    N028222V
    Fleet Protection Group RM
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant (Local Captain) Alan Litster was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1996 to 31st March 1997 [1].

    LIVINGSTONE, Alan James

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Lieutenant Alan Livingstone received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1994 to 31st March 1995 [1].

    LIVINGSTONE, Richard Percy

    Captain (Temporary Major)
    149081
    No 6 Commando
    SBS
    Royal Ulster Rifles
    Special Air Service Regiment
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Major Richard Livingstone MBE received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field [1][1a].

    LIVINGSTONE, Scott

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Scott Livingstone received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished servic in Northern Ireland (announced 11 May 1993) [1].

    LONG, Michael

    Michael Long MBE MC 9 Commando
    Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) (later Honorary Captain)
    97967
    No 9 Commando
    Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Temporary Captain Michael Long was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations to cross the Garigliano river on the night of 29/30 December 1943. This was known as Operation Partridge [1][2].

    MADDISON, John David

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029181K
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major John Maddison was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2008 [1].
    • 30 June 2012 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
    Sources

    MALE, Leslie Percival

    Private
    No 9 Commando
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Served in 2 Troop. Member of the Commando Association from Selly Oak, Birmingham.
    Post war Police Constable promoted 1957 to Police Sergeant, Selly Oak Police Station, West Midlands Constabulary. 11 June 1977, lately Sergeant West Midlands Police, appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division).

    MARCH-PHILLIPPS, Gustavus Henry

    Major
    39184
    Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
    Royal Artillery
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Killed in action or died of wounds
    Commanding Officer 62 Commando (Small Scale Raiding Force).
    Killed in action Operation Aquatint. Posthumous Mention in Despatches.

    MARTIN, Ian Campbell

    Lieutenant Ian Martin 45 Commando
    Major
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant Ian Martin, a Troop Commander in 'Z' Company, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 13 April to 15 October 1964 [1][1a].

    MARTIN, James Edward

    Major James Martin No 3 Commando
    Major
    131024
    No 3 Commando
    Pioneer Corps
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    James Edward 'Slinger' Martin joined No.3 Commando on 5 March 1941 as their Administrative Officer. A veteran of the First World War he had served as a Trooper with the 9th Lancers, and after WW1 he was posted to the 16th Lancers attaining the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major.

    MASON, Alexander Malcolm

    Colonel
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Alexander Mason received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in the period 1st May 1976 to 31st July 1976 [1].

    MASON, David Paul

    Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major)
    P051641J
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Regimental Sergeant Major David Mason was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) December 2020 New Years Honours.

    Sources

    London Gazette 63218, page N6.

    MASON, Jeffrey Sinclair

    Lieutenant Colonel
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Mason was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
    Service

    MCCONVILLE, Michael Anthony

    Lieutenant
    43RM Commando
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    15.12.1943 commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant, Royal Marines.
    July 1944 joined 43 RM Commando operating at the time from the island of Vis. Later operations included Montenegro and Lake Comacchio, Italy.

    MCDOUGALL, Ian

    Captain
    P050369Y
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Sergeant Ian McDougall received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at sea duri

    MCGILL, Alistair Iain

    Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant Major)
    P042976W
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
    Warrant Officer 2 Alistair McGill was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 2004 [1].
    • 2007 (RSM) 45 Commando Group [2].

    MCINTOSH, Paul George

    Staff Sergeant
    P052283G
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Corporal Paul McIntosh received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

    MCKINNEY, Damian Graydon Dennis

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Damian McKinney was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 31 December 1986 [1].
    •  1992 (Captain) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey [2].
    Sources

    MCWILLIAMS, John

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    PO40585K
    RM Reserve
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Warrant Officer Class 1 John McWilliams, RM Reserve,was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022.

    Source
    London Gazette Notice 3956102.
     

    MELBOURNE, Steven

    Captain (Acting Major)
    N029547M
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Major Steven Melbourne was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 15 June 2013.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 60534, page B5.
     

    MENDAY, Ronald Philip

    Captain Ronald Menday 4 Commando
    Ronald Philip Menday
    Major (later lieutenant Colonel)
    132150
    No 4 Commando
    Highland Light Infantry
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Major Ronald Menday was second in command of No.4 Commando at Normandy on 'D' Day. Took command for a short period after Lt. Col. Dawson [more...] was wounded [1]. 

    MITCHELL, Ronald England

    Ronnie Mitchell 2 Commando
    Captain Ronald Mitchell MBE 2 Commando
    Major
    79658
    No 2 Commando
    2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
    Hertfordshire Regiment
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Territorial Decoration (TD)
    Captain Ronald England Mitchell joined the strength of No.2 Commando on 5 March 1941 and appointed Administration Officer [1].
    February 1944 attached to HQ, 2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade [1].

    MORGAN, Huw Lloyd

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029378T
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Huw Morgan was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
     
    30 June 2014 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
     
    Sources

    MORRIS, Richard Charles

    Colonel
    N029512D
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Major Richard Morris was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2013 to 30 Sept. 2013 [1].
    • 30 June 2015 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    MURRAY, Alexander Bruce

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N028326E
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Lieutenant Alexander Murray received the Queen's Commandation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1995 [1].

    NORRIS, Paul Andrew

    Lieutenant Colonel
    P052669T
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Sergeant Paul Norris received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished service at sea during the period 11 to 25 May 2007 [1].

    NOWELL, Andrew David

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew Nowell M.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services as part of the UK contribution to the International Force for East Timor and for services at sea during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March

    O'DONNELL, Ian Mark

    Major
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Ian O'Donnell was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette Supp. 57100, page 2.
     

    O'HERLIHY, Simon

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029112E
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Lieutenant Colonel Simon O'Herlihy was appointed M.B.E., (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011 [1].

    PHILLIPS, Mark Christopher

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029239W
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Major Mark Phillips was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2004 [1].
    • 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    PLAYFORD, Roland Frederick

    Captain (later Major)
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant Roland Playford, 3 Cdo. Bde. HQ and Signal Squadron RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1]. 
    • 1 April 1983 promoted Captain [2].

    PORTER, Matthew Edward

    Brigadier
    N028377H
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Matthew Porter was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  31 December 1999 [1].
    • 29 December 2007 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

    PRITCHARD, Lloyd Benjamin

    Major
    N029714X
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Lloyd Pritchard was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2016 [1].
    • 30 June 2018 promoted from Acting Lieutenant Colonel to Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    PURJA, Nirmal

    Marine
    21171099
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Marine Nirmal Purja was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on the 9th June 2018.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 62310, page B6. Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours List.
     

    PURSER, Lloyd John

    Acting Lieutenant Colonel
    P041978K & N029736Q
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 2 Lloyd Purser  was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 14 June 2003 [1].
    • 9 June 2018 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
    Sources

    RADFORD, Barry Philip William

    Major
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Captain Barry Radford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 13 June 1981 [1].
    • 1991 (Major) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1991 [2].
    Sources

    RAND, Mark

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Mark Rand was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 16 June 2007.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 58358, page B4.
     

    REDMAN, Joseph

    RSM Joseph Redman 1 Commando
    R.Q.M.S. (later Regimental Sergeant Major)
    5950322
    No 1 Commando
    Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Joseph Redman was appointed M.B. E. (Military Division) in the King's birthday honours list of June 1946 [1].  

    REED, Neville

    Lance Sergeant (later Major)
    5827421
    459426
    No 1 Commando
    SAS
    3rd Carabiniers Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lance Sergeant Neville Reed served in No 1 Commando.
    • Post war he was RSM of 22 Special Air Service Regiment in Malaya. [1] 

    REEVES, Martin Charles

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Martin Reeves, HQ Squadron, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
     
    Sources

    REID, William George

    Colour Sergeant
    P043751N
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Colour Sergeant William Reid was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
     
    Source
    London Gazette Supp. 57070, page 12063 published 30 September 2003.

    RICHARDS, John

    Major
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Major John Richards, Second in Command of 45 Commando RM, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1].

    ROACH, David John

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P047383C
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Corporal David Roach was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1997 to 31st March 1998 [1].

    ROBINSON, Douglas Arthur

    Captain
    179957
    No 6 Commando
    Royal Artillery
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Douglas Arthur Robinson was awarded the Military Cross [1], in recognition of gallant and distinguished services on 26 February 1943 at

    ROBSON, Charles Edward

    Charles Robson 5 Commando
    Private
    6216863
    No 5 Commando
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Private Charles Robson, No 5 Commando, and post war a member of the original Commando Association, was appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division) in the 2004 New Years Honours List for services to the community in Southwark [1].

    ROBSON, William

    Captain (Quartermaster)
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant (Quartermaster) William Robson, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya in 1951[1].

    ROE, Kieran

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P050409N
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Source: London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.
     

    ROSE, John Gordon

    Major General
    N023345A.
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major John Rose was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1992.
    • 2004-2006 Brigadier, 3 Commando Brigade RM.
    • ​31 December 2008 (Major General) appointed C.B. (Military Division).

    ROSE, Stephen Murfin

    Major (later Lieutenant Colonel)
    67108
    50ME Commando
    'Layforce'
    Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Captain Stephen Rose joined the Middle East Commando when it began to form at Geneifa in August 1940. He later became second in command of No.50 Middle East Commando [1]. 

    ROUGHSEDGE, Mark

    Colour Sergeant
    PO57291P
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Marine Mark Roughsedge, HQ Squadron 3 Commando Brigade RM, received a 

    RYALL, Thomas Armstrong Scott

    Lieutenant Colonel
    N029595R
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Thomas Ryall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014 [1].
    • 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    SALZANO, Gerard Mark

    Brigadier
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Major Gerard Salzano was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in June 2000 [1]. 
     
    Following promotion he also received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service twice:

    SANDS, Thomas Arthur

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    P027627C
    845 NAS Sqn
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Sergeant Thomas Sands, 845 Naval Air Squadron, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1].

    SCOTT, Royden Brian

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P035572V
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
    Warrant Officer 1st Class Royden Scott was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 17 June 2006 [1].
    • 17 August 2010 awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2]. 
    Sources
    [1] London Gazette 58014, page B5.

    SHARLAND, Michael Jeremy

    Captain
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Michael Sharland, HQ Commando Forces RM, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of his service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 49134, page 12858.

    SHEERIN, John Grant

    Corporal (later Major)
    PO43849U
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
    Queen's Commendation for Bravery
    Corporal John Sheerin was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal on 11th May 1993 in recognition of gallantry in Northern Ireland [1].

    SHEPHERD, Steven

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    45 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Warrant Officer Steven Shepherd M.B.E. received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
     
    Sources

    SIMCOX, Paul Alan

    Major
    P042955V
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Corporal Paul Simcox received a Mention in Despatches in 1993 in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].
    • Ist  January 1994 (Corporal) commissioned Acting Lieutenant (SD) [2].

    SKINNER, Jack Noel

    Corporal
    No 2 Commando
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    The death of Corporal Jack Noel Skinner M.B.E. of Christchurch, Dorset, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 101 issued September 1995. 
     

    SMALLMAN, William Alan Wynne

    Lieutenant (later Brigadier)
    93086
    No 3 Commando
    Special Service Brigade
    Royal Army Service Corps
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Served as staff officer with Royal Army Service Corps in France and Belgium, 1940; served with No 3 Commando in GB, 6/1940-1/1942 including Operation Claymore, the raid on the Lofoten Islands, Norway, 4/3/1941 and Operation Archery, the raid on Vaagso Island, Norway, 27/12/1941; served as staff

    SMITH, George

    Colour Sergeant
    PO37581L
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Colour Sergeant George Smith was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1998 to 31st March 1999.
     
    Sources

    SMITH, George Phillip

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Warrant Officer George Smith M.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
     
    Source

    SPARKS, Dennis

    Captain
    NO23305F
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Dennis Sparks, Quartermaster, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
     
    Sources

    STAFFORD, Derek Bryan

    Colonel
    N029075P
    3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Derek Stafford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 31 December 2011 [1].
    • 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
    • 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].

    STARK, John Walker

    Regimental Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 1)
    P011526E
    45 Cdo. RM
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    RSM John Stark from Edinburgh was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divison) 12 June 1976.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 46919, page 8019.
    Report in the Arbroath Herald 18 June 1976, p22.
     

    STEPHENS, Richard James

    Captain (Local Major)
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Richard Stephens was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1997 to 31st March 1998.
     
    Source

    STEVENSON, Paul Timothy

    Major General
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Acting Major Paul Stevenson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1974/1975 [1].
    • 1982 Divisional HQ; Staff Officer (Operations); Falklands Conflict [2].

    STUART, Charles Robin McKenzie

    Charles Robin Mckenzie Stuart MBE
    Lieutenant Colonel
    71029
    No 5 Commando
    Royal Artillery
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Charles Robin McKenzie Stuart , No.5 Commando, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Madagascar on June 1st 1942 [1] [2].

    SUTHERLAND, Neil

    Brigadier
    N02S473L
    42 Cdo. RM
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Neil Sutherland was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
    • 2009 promoted Lieutenant Colonel commanding 42 Commando RM.
    • 2022 Deputy Commandant General, RM.
    Sources

    SUTTON, David

    Captain
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain David Sutton was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2005.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 57665, page B5.
     

    TAPLIN, John Aubrey

    Acting Brigadier
    41RM Commando
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Croix de Guerre (France)
    Captain John Taplin was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours dated 31 May 1956 [1].
    • December 1942 (Acting Temporary Captain) Adjutant of 41RM Commando [2].

    TELFORD, Ross

    Colour Sergeant
    P045594J
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
    Corporal Ross Telford received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April 2001 to 30th September 2001 [1].

    TOTTEN, Philip Mark

    Major General
    N029309N
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Major Philip Totten was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2010 [1].
    • 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].

    TOTTLE, Simon

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P041453B
    845 NAS Sqn
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Simon Tottle from Weston-super-Mare was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2012.

    TOZER, Bernard Gilbert

    Acting Temporary Captain
    3 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Captain Bernard Tozer was serving as Staff Captain in 3 Special Service Brigade HQ on its formation August 1943 [1]. On 13 June 1946 he was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

    TUNNICLIFF, Leslie Thomas Ludlow

    Acting Temporary Captain (Quartermaster)
    47RM Commando
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    1945 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division). Post war member of the Commando Association residing Hertfordshire.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 37119, page 2941. (HM Birthday Honours).
    Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.

    TWEED, David Gratiaen

    Lieutenant Colonel
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Captain (Acting Major) David Gratiaen Tweed received a Mention in Despatches in September 1945 for good services with the 21st Army Group [1]. He is shown that year as D.A.A. and Q.M.G. 116th RM Infantry Brigade [1a].

    VAUGHAN, Charles Edward (Lt Col)

    Colonel Charles Vaughan
    Lieutenant Colonel
    2646398 & 142142
    No 4 Commando
    No 7 Commando
    Commando Basic Training Centre
    The Buffs, East Kent
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

    Charles Edward Vaughan, born 1893, was originally attached to No.7 Commando. The then Major Vaughan took over as Acting Second in Command of No.4 Commando on 30 June 1941 replacing Major M.G.

    WALDEN, Ian Mennie

    Captain
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    Captain Ian Walden was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1973.

    Sources
    London Gazette 46240, page 3533.

    WASSALL, Joseph Desmond

    Joseph Desmond Wassell Royal Marines
    Warrant Officer 1
    P0204071W
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Medal (MM)
    Sergeant Joseph Desmond Wassall, from Shifnal, Shropshire, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished service on the Falkland Islands [1+2].

    WATSON, Andrew Philip

    Warrant Officer Class 2
    P046617G
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Andrew Watson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 8 June 2019.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette issue 62666, page B6. Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.
     

    WATSON, Stanley Mark

    Warrant Officer Class 1
    P037584K
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Warrant Officer Class 1 Stanley Watson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 15 June 2013.
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 60534, page B5.
     

    WATSON, William Humphreys

    2nd Lieut Bill Watson MC 2 Commando
    Lieutenant
    189409
    No 2 Commando
    The Black Watch
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Territorial Efficiency Medal
    Bill 'Tiger' Watson was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 21 May 1941. Volunteered for the Commandos and attached No.2 Commando 1 Troop. Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during the raid at St. Nazaire [1][2][3]. ​

    WHITELEY, Christopher Vivian

    Captain
    42 Cdo. RM
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Lieutenant Whiteley received shrapnel wounds to both legs whilst engaged in operations on Mount Harriet during the Falklands Campaign.
    • 13 June 1998 (Captain) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
    Sources

    WILKINSON, Anthony Douglas

    Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
    41RM Commando
    Royal Marines
    Military Cross (MC)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Captain Anthony Wilkinson was awarded the Military Cross for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty in Italy on 13 September 1943 [1][2]

    WILLASEY-WILSEY, Anthony Patrick

    Major General
    40 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    During WW2 Acting Captain Anthony Willasey-Wilsey served on ships before being posted to Commando service [1][1a][1b][1c] .
    Service at Sea in WW2 
    HMS Rodney (present at the Bismarck action)
    HMS Howe
    HMS Furious

    WILLIAMS, Mark

    Major
    P055060U
    3 Cdo. Bde. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    14 June 2024 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
     
    Sources
    London Gazette 64423, page B6.

    WILLS, Terrance John

    Lieutenant (Local Captain)
    42 Cdo. RM
    Royal Marines
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Lieutenant (Local Captain) Terrance Wills received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East, Oct. to Dec., 1956.
    • 1 January 1970 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
    Sources

    WINTER, Thomas William

    Thomas William Winter MM
    Acting Company Sergeant Major
    108938
    Small Scale Raiding Force (62 Commando)
    Royal Army Service Corps
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Medal (MM)
    Company Sergeant Major Thomas William Winter was reported missing 12 September 1942 later confirmed as a prisoner of war.

    WOOLNOUGH, Bryan Owen

    Bryan Woolnough 2 Brigade Signals
    Signalman
    2600497
    Brigade Signals
    2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
    Royal Corps of Signals
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Served in 2 Commando Brigade Signal Troop. 
    Member of the Commando Association.
    12 June 1976 Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Police, appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division).
     
    Sources

    WRIGHT, Edward Robin McMurdo

    Lieutenant Colonel
    EC29
    338194
    Indian Armoured Corps 19 Lancers
    Royal Armoured Corps
    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Military Cross (MC)
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Second Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Edward Wright was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Myebon, Burma on 15 January 1945 whilst temporarily attached from the Indian Army to No.1 Commando as a F.T.O.

    WYLIE, Kenneth Neil

    Major (later Honorary Colonel)
    51356
    No 7 Commando
    Royal Engineers
    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
    Temporary Major Kenneth Wylie, B.A. was second in command of No.7 Commando. During operations on Crete he was placed in command replacing the sick Lt. Col. Colvin and was subsequently captured by the enemy [1]. 

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