Military Cross (MC)
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Displaying 1 - 300 of 305ADDINGTON, Raymond Thomas Casamajor
Lieutenant (later Major)
85533
No 5 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Raymond Thomas Casamajor Addington, the third son of the 6th Viscount Sidmouth, joined No 5 Commando as a 2/Lieutenant upon their formation in July 1940 [1] [3]. He was promoted Lieutenant on the 1st January 1941 [2]. Lieutenant Addington took part with No 5 Commando in Operation Ironclad at Madagascar [3].
ALDERSON, John
Captain
113655
No 3 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain John Alderson MC, OC 6 troop, died during the fighting at Leese, Germany.
Son of John Henry and Dorothy Alderson; husband of Diana Mary Alderson, of Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
1944 awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during which he was wounded in the knee. He later rejoined No.3 Commando.
ALDRIDGE, Dennis Leolin Samuel St Maur
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. [2]
ALEXANDER, Samuel Giles William
Marine
P065042N
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Samuel Alexander MC and Lieut. Augustin were killed by an Improvised Explosive Device whilst on patrol in the Loy Mandeh area of the Nad-e Ali district in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Friday 27 May 2011.
ALLEN, Athole Jack
Lieutenant
1418
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Athole Jack Allen was awarded the Military Cross for "gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe."
(Source: London Gazette 37464, page 909.)
ALLEN, Michael Rhys Harvey
Captain (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
76441
No 9 Commando
Black Watch
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Michael Allen , Adjutant of No. 9 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Monte Faito, Italy, on 2/3 February 1944 [2].
Recommendation
Action at Monte Faito night 2/3 Feb.44, MR. 858043, Italy 1:50,000 Sheet 160-II.
ALLOTT, Richard Knowles Brian
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)(later Major)
77673
No 8 Commando
SBS
Middlesex Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Temporary Captain Richard Allott was awarded the Military Cross [1] whilst attached to the S.B.S. after his service with No. 8 Commando, Layforce, and the 1st Special Service Regiment [2][2a] ended.
Recommendation
ANGUS, David Charles
Captain
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain David Angus was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, zeal and skill during the attack on Sarande and the seizure of the Island of Solta.
The death of Captain Angus MC of St. Ninian, Stirling, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
Source
ANRUDE, Jack
Lieutenant Colonel
P903592A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Jack Anrude, 40 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010 [1].
Citation
Lt. Anrude led his troop out of Patrol Base Hanjar accompanying an Afghan Special Forces unit to speak with locals at a mosque.
ARMSTRONG, Liam Peter
Marine
P056725F
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Liam Armstrong was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2002.
Sources
London Gazette 56920, page 5274.
[Image] BBC News online 4 Dec. 2006.
BABBINGTON, Peter Murray
Captain (later Honorary Colonel)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Peter Babbington, 'K' Company Commander, was awarded the Military Cross for his actions during operations on the Falkland Islands [1].
Citation
BALLANCE, John
Corporal
P060508L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal John Ballance was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].
BARNETT, David Soloman
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain David Barnett was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage, determination and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy [1].
- Mentioned in Despatches for good services during operations in Italy [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37170, page 3562.
BARTON, Bernard James
Known as:
John
T/Captain (later Major)
134120
No 2 Commando
The Buffs / Reconnaissance Regiment / Royal Armoured Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Bernard James Barton was commissioned Second Lieutenant in The Buffs on the 22nd June 1940 (1).
On the 30th January 1941 he was transferred to the Recce Corps. (2)
BASSETT-WILSON, Paul Francis
Captain
165718
No 9 Commando
No 12 Commando
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Paul Bassett-Wilson MC died during operations with No.9 Commando at Lake Comacchio, Italy [1].
A former pupil of Stowe School and student at Trinity College [2], he had earlier served as a Lieutenant in No.12 Commando.
BATEMAN, Richard
Corporal
P052775P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Richard Bateman was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009.
Sources
London Gazette 59182, page 15640.
BEADLE, Ian Nigel Neville
Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines and Army Air Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Formerly Captain of 'E' troop, Ian Beadle was awarded the Military Cross in 1945, whilst Acting Temporary Major with 45RM Commando for " distinguished service while operating with the Army in NW Europe." (Source: London Gazette 36947, page 998, and 36992, page 1507.)
BEADLE, Jeffrey Charles
Major
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Lieutenant Jeffrey Charles Beadle was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and outstanding determination whilst serving in Commando operations in the Adriatic, June, 1944, specifically the attack on Brac Island [more....] [1].
BERESFORD, David John
Corporal
P054093B
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal David Beresford was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
Source
London Gazette 57100, page 4.
The book 'Target Basra' author Mike Rossiter.
BILLINGHAM, Paul Jonathon
Staff Sergeant
P051994A
Royal Marines / Parachute Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Staff Sergeant Paul Billingham, serving with the Parachute Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014 [1].
- 26 August 2008 (Corporal) (Royal Marines) awarded the Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal [2].
BIRCHER, Cecil Arthur Douglas
Temporary Lieutenant
41RM Commando
South African United Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Cecil Bircher, S.A.U.D.F. attached to 1 RM Armoured Support Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations on 6 June 1944 at Normandy [1][2][3]. He later served in 41RM Commando [4].
Recommendation
BISPHAM, Matthew
Marine
P064521K
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Matthew Bispham was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
BLACK, Graeme Delamere
Captain
106240
No 2 Commando
South Lancashire
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Executed
Captain Graeme Black DSO, MC, was executed whilst a Prisoner of War. He was one of the seven Commandos of No. 2 Commando who were captured after Operation Musketoon, and later executed under Hitler's Commando Execution Order, at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin, 1942.
BLAIR, David Arthur
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
BLAKE, Alfred Lapthorn
Lieutenant Colonel
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Knight Commander Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Alfred Blake was posted to Brigade HQ (3rd Special Service Brigade) when the Special Service Group was restructured in August 1943 [1].
BLAKE, John Philip
Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain John Blake MC died [1] during operations against the enemy held island of Brac. He had earlier been awarded the Military Cross [2] for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty while serving with Royal Marine Commandos in the ca
BOYLE, Richard
Captain (later Temporary Major)
64612
'Layforce'
Black Watch
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Richard Boyle MC, 1st Battalion Black Watch, died during operations at the River Rhine crossing [1][1a].
Layforce
-
28.03.1941, Captain, Commander 'D' Company, 'D' Bn. Layforce at Geneifa [2].
BRADLEY, John William Evance
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Bradley was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in operations leading to the capture of Termoli [1][2].
Recommendation
Termoli 3rd October 1943
BRAND, Douglas John
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Douglas Brand was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate during the period 1st to 15th February 1965.
BRAY, Hubert Alaric Arthur
Known as:
'Oner'
Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
71164
No 5 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant (Acting Captain) Hubert Bray was awarded the Military Cross [1] in May 1940 for gallant and distinguished services whilst commanding the Carrier Platoon of the 2nd Dorsets involved in the defence of Festubert, France [2].
BRETT, Gerrard
Lieutenant (later Captain)
126498
No 12 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Brett was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during Operation Chariot at St Nazaire 27/28 March 1942. Wounded on board HMS Campbeltown and later prisoner of war [1][1a][2][2a].
Recommendation
BREWSTER, Donald Jeffery
Captain (Local Major)
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Major Donald Brewster was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in operations in the South Arabian Federation.
BRIDGER, Brian
Colour Sergeant
P051960H
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Colour Sergeant Brian Bridger was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.
BRODIE, Alexander Clare Cunningham
Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
53740
Middle East Commando
Black Watch
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Alexander Brodie served in the Middle East Commando. This Commando was short lived and he eventually returned to his Unit [1].
BROWN, Stuart Anthony
Colour Sergeant
P044265X
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Colour Sergeant Stuart Brown was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57070, page 12068 published 30 September 2003.
BRYAN, Gerald Jackson
Captain
125189
No 11 Commando
No 9 Commando
Royal Engineers
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Gerald Jackson Bryan, RE, was awarded the Military Cross [1] for his gallantry during the battle of Litani River. He was seriously wounded (leg amputation) [2][2a].
BUCHANAN, Craig Andrew
Marine
30114215
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Craig Buchanan was awarded the Military Cross for his immense bravery and remarkable composure under fire when his patrol was attacked by a rogue Afghan policeman, during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013.
BURN, Michael Clive
Known as:
Micky
Captain
74087
No 2 Commando
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Michael Burn, 6 troop, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was in charge of the commando contingent on board motor launch ML 192. Reported missing after the raid, later found to be a prisoner of war.
Recommendation
BURNS, Stephen
Acting Lance Corporal
P056221X
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Lance Corporal Stephen Burns was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2008.
Source
London Gazette 58999, page 4082.
BURT, Hutchison
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
231543
No 4 Commando
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Hutchison Burt, 'E' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Normandy [1].
- 23 April 1942 commissioned 2/Lt. from the rank of Warrant Officer Class 11 (S. Gds) [2].
Sources
BURTON, John George
Second Lieutenant (Temporary Lieutenant)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Lieutenant John Burton, Intelligence Officer, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 36676, page 4010.
Navy Lists Aug'43 and Oct.'44
BURTON, William John
Temporary Captain
63868
'Layforce'
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
York and Lancaster Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
28 March 1941, Geneifa, 'C' Company Commander, 'D' Bn., Layforce.
June 1941 Prisoner of war during operations at Crete. Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East.
Sources
52 Middle East Commando War Diary 28 March 1941.
BUSWELL, Charles Norman
Lieutenant
228923
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Charles Buswell was commisioned into the Royal Artillery on 13 March 1942 [1]. After volunteering, he joined No. 3 Commando and took part in the invasion of Sicily on the 9th July 1943.
BUTLER, Brian Dear
Major
85295
No 3 Commando
East Surrey Regt
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Brian Butler MC died at Chateau d'Amfreville during severe mortaring of their HQ. Son of Joseph and Ellen S. Butler; husband of Hannah W. Butler, of Wimbledon, Surrey. M.A.
Five others also died. Lt T.N. Skelly and three others were wounded.
- Previously awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 4 October 1943 at Termoli, Italy.
BYWATER, Richard Thomas
Marine
P052426N
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Richard Bywater was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq In 2003.
Source
London Gazette 57588, page 3378.
CALLF, Leslie Stuart
Major
138421
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Leslie Stuart Callf was appointed Lieutenant on 4 July 1940 [1]. Soon after he volunteered for the Commandos and was subsequently attached to No. 9 Commando.
- March 1944 awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy [2].
CAMERON, Charles Peter
Known as:
Peter
Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
In 1982 Major Cameron was the Officer Commanding 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations on the Falkland Islands [1][2].
Citation
CAMERON, Ralph Alverne Cyril
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)(later Honorary Major)
99223
No 9 Commando
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Ralph Cameron was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst in charge of 2 troops whose task was to destroy an enemy post near a demolished bridge West of the River Garigliano, Italy, on the night of 29/20 December 1943 during Operation Partridge [2].
CANTRILL, Richard John
Brigadier
N029210Q
42 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Major Richard Cantrill, 42 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel, 42 Commando, RM [2].
-
2014 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
CARNS, Alistair Scott
Colonel
N029561Y
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Alistair Carns RM was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011 [1].
CARR, Edward Lionel Knyvet Augustus
Known as:
Knyvet
Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
106677
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain (E.L.K.A.) Knyvet Carr, Heavy Weapons Troop, was awarded the M.C.[1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Flushing on the 1st November 1944 [2]. He remained in service with the Royal Artillery post war retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 20 July 1974 [3].
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, Robert Ponsonby
Lieutenant Colonel
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Robert Carter received a Mention in Despatches announced on 27 April 1951 for distinguished service in operations in Malaya [1].
CHANT, Stuart Whitemore
Known as:
Surname later CHANT-SEMPILL
Lieutenant (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
105159
No 5 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Private (Cadet) Chant, Artists Rifles TA, granted an emergency commission 22 October 1939 rank Second Lieutenant having attended 163rd O.C.T.U. [1].
- October 1940 volunteered for the Army Commandos; attached to No.5 Commando [2].
CHRISTIE, Thomas John
Lieutenant
337687
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Military Cross (MC)
29 November 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Signals. Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe during March 1945.
Citation
CHURCHILL, John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming (Lt Col)
Known as:
Mad Jack
Lieutenant Colonel
34657
No 2 Commando
No 3 Commando
No 5 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross (MC)
After a brief spell as 2i/c No 5 Commando, the then Major John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill (later affectionately known by some as Mad Jack) moved to 2i/c No 3 Commando. Wounded during Operation Archery at Vaagso 27 December 1941.
CINAVILAKEBA, Eroni Sikavou Bulabalavu
Marine
P058122K
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Eroni Cinavilakeba was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
Source
London Gazette Supp. 58776, page 11242.
CLAPTON, John Francis
Lieutenant (later Captain)
258657
No 6 Commando
No 12 Commando
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant John Clapton was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 28 January 1945 whilst leading a small Recce patrol at a wood near Linne [2].
- Served in No.12 Commando 4 Parachute Troop prior to moving to No.6 Commando [3].
Sources
CLARICOATES, Daniel
Marine
P062664H
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Daniel Claricoates was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
Citation
Claricoates displayed outstanding courage and determination on three separate occasions. Every time he demonstrated remorseless and unerring gallantry in the face of the enemy.
COGGER, David John
Temporary Lieutenant
CH981
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant David Cogger was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Normandy [1]. He was an Officer in the 1st RM Engineer Commando from August 1943 until at least July 1945 [2].
COLLINS, Peter Stratford
Lieutenant
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Peter Collins M.C., 'A' troop, died during operations against the German held island of Schouwen, Holland. He had been awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in the field.
CONNOLLY, Noel Gerard
Sergeant
P0047206T
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Connolly was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
COTTRELL, Matthew David
Marine
P063459E
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Matthew Cottrell was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.
Source
London Gazette 62052, page 17278.
COULSON, Leonard Nickson
Known as:
Len
Captain (Temporary Major)
155037
No 4 Commando
Durham Light Infantry | Royal Pioneer Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Major Leonard Coulson from Jasmine, Newcastle, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Normandy on 6 June 1944 and the days following it [1][2][3].
Educated Rutherford College. Employed by Newcastle Corporation pre war. Northumberland Rugby player [3].
Educated Rutherford College. Employed by Newcastle Corporation pre war. Northumberland Rugby player [3].
COWAP, Dalton Hayton
Known as:
George
Captain
180592
No 1 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Dalton Hayton 'George' Cowap MC, 4 Troop, was wounded during operations at Myebon in January, and reported as dangerously ill on the 19th January 1945 [1][1a][2].
1943 (Lieutenant, No 1 Commando) awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa [3].
COWE, Michael
Regimental Sergeant Major (WO1)
P060082K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Michael Cowe was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Citation
COX, Mark Andrew
Sergeant
P046832W
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Mark Cox was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service serving with the United Kingdom component of the International Force for East Timor during the period 1st October 1999 to 31st March 2000 [1].
Operations referred to were Op. Langar/ Op. Halyard, East Timor [2].
CREGAN, James Cyril Fraser
Captain
250992
41RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain James Cregan, R.A.M.C. attached to 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distainguished service at Normany on the 6th and 7th June 1944 [1][2].
- 23 August 1944 wounded N.W. Europe and evacuated to the UK [3][4].
Recommendation
D'ARCY, Edward John
Captain
173842
No 9 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Edward D'Arcy, Medical Officer, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Monte Faito Italy on 2/3 February 1944.
Sources
London Gazette 36586, page 3070.
National Archives file WO373/6/353.
DANBY, Ian Paul
Marine
P062617U
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Danby was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
DARWALL, Maxwell George Robert
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Maxwell Darwell was awarded the M.C., for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
DAVIDSON, Douglas Malcolm
Known as:
Granite
Captain
105288
No 1 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Douglas Davidson MC died of wounds sustained on the 14th March whilst leading a patrol and being engaged by the enemy. The location for the entry recorded in the War Diary shows Sidi es Siah. (Source: No 1 Commando War Diary March 1943.)
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].
Recommendation
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DAWSON, John Joseph Yelverton
Captain
230351
No 1 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Dawson, M.B., R.A.M.C., Medical Officer attached to No.1 Commando, was awarded the M.C., [1] during operations in the Arakan, Burma.
Citation
DAY, Stanley Ambrose
Captain
70873
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Royal Corps of Signals
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Stanley Day, adjutant of No 2 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during Operation Chariot, the raid on St. Nazaire. He was one of Lt. Col. Newman's HQ party on board MGB 314 and was taken prisoner after the raid. He was held at Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg, Germany.
DELAP, Peter
Captain
133538
40RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Peter Delap, M.B. (R.A.M.C.), attached to 40RM Commando [1], was awarded the MC in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field [2].
Sources
DEXTER, John
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Dexter was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.
Recomendation
DODSWORTH, Bryan Leonard Charles
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
187176
47RM Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
17 May 1941 O.C.T.U. commissioned Second Lieutenant.
DOWNEY, Christopher Terrence
Corporal
P053586F
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Christopher Downey was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Source
London Gazette 60283, page 18624 published 28 September 2012.
DUNCAN, George Ian Alistair
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
132481
No 11 Commando
SBS
Black Watch
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant George Duncan served No 11 Commando and Layforce before moving to the Special Boat Section as a Temporary Captain. He was awarded the Military Cross
DUNN, Edwin
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
PLY/1382
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Edwin Dunn was awarded the MC for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren.
DUNNE, Philip Russell Rendell
Temporary Captain
30978
No 3 Commando
No 8 Commando
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Horse Guards
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Philip Dunne, Special Service Bde. HQ., was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during the Salerno Landings.
Recommendation
Salerno Bay 9-16 September 1943
DYTOR, Clive Idris
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Clive Dytor was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation
EASTON, Norman Kidston
Captain (Temporary)
P/277394
46RM Commando
Highland Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Norman Easton, CMWTC, 1 Commando Bde. HQ, and 46RM Commando 'X' Troop [1], was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service [2].
ECREPONT, Edward William
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Edward Ecrepont was awarded the Military Cross for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty on the 22nd January 1944.
EDMISTON, Gordon
Known as:
Commando Joe (whilst in the Scots Greys)
Corporal (later Captain)
2886140
302399
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Royal Scots Greys
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Gordon Edmiston enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders joining them in Aberdeen on 16 May 1940. Volunteered for No.11 Commando in August 1940. Served with 8 Troop in operations in the Middle East as part of Layforce until their early disbandment after which he joined the Long Range Desert Group. In 1943 he was commissioned into the Royal Scots Greys. Awarded the Military Cross in 1944.
EMSLIE, Hamish Brian
Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Hamish Emslie was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in operations in Malaya with 42 Commando RM [1][2].
Recommendation for MC:
Perak, Malaya. July 1950 to Nov. 1950.
EPHRAUMS, Michael Jarvis
Captain
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Michael Ephraums MC died during operations at Termoli, Italy. He had previously been awarded the M.C. [2] for gallant and distinguished service whilst commander of 'A' troop at the Pachino Peninsula on the 10th July 1943 [3].
Sources
[1] CWGC
ETCHES, William Whitson
Known as:
Bill
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
112866
No 3 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant William Etches, a veteran of the Lofoten and Vaagso raids in Norway 1941 (he received a Mention in Despatches during the latter) [1], was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry at St Nazaire in
EVANS, Humphrey Ap
Captain
232672
45RM Commando
1st Mountain Regiment, Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Humphrey Evans, Royal Artillery Forward Observation Officer attached to 45RM Commando, was awarded the M.C. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during the River Rhine crossing on the 23/24 March 1945 [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 37172, page 3591.
FISHER, Daniel
Marine
P063328S
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Daniel Fisher was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
On 6 March 2007 Fisher’s section was tasked with providing intimate fire support to clear a Taliban stronghold. His section commander wounded, Fisher stepped up to the role and retrieved the command equipment. The assault continued.
FISHER, Daniel Alan
Lieutenant Colonel
P050960N
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Daniel Fisher was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2007 [1].
10 January 2012 Lieutenant appointed to the trained strength after commission [2].
30 March 2012 promoted Captain [3].
1 October 2019 (Acting Major) promoted Major [4].
FISHER, Shane David
Sergeant
P05366P
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Shane Fisher was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2009.
Source
London Gazette Supp. 59366, page 4834.
FLOWER, Richard Talbot
Temporary Captain
CH/1538
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Richard Flower was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren, Holland.
FLUNDER, Daniel John
Major
PO 515
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Daniel Flunder was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty during the assault on the Island of Walcheren [1][1a]. He became the Adjutant and Commander of 'A' Troop of 48 RM Commando [2].
Post war member of the Commando Association from Helston, Cornwall [2].
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].
- November 1946 announcement of his award of the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia [3].
FORFAR, John Oldroyd
Captain
227049
47RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Doctor John Forfar MB was commissioned into the R.A.M.C. on 21st February 1942. He was attached to the 10th Bn. Royal Marines and when it was disbanded in 1943 he became the Medical Officer for the newly designated 47RM Commando. He remained as such until the end of hostilities.
FOX, Christopher
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Christopher Fox was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation
FOX-DAVIES, Harley Edmond Fitzroy
Known as:
Harry
Captain (Acting Major)
39436
50ME Commando
52ME Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Attached from the Durham Light Infantry to MI (R) Military Intelligence in July 1940 to assist with the setting up of Commando units in the Middle East.*
- Second in Command of No.50 Middle East Commando July 1940*.
- Commanding Officer No.52 Middle East Commando November 1940. Left the Commando shortly afterwards due to illness*.
FYNN, Francis West (Lt Col)
Known as:
Ted
Lieutenant Colonel
109827
No 2 Commando
No 12 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel Francis West Fynn M.C. was appointed Commanding Officer of No 2 Commando from June 1944 after Lt Col Churchill was taken prisoner of war.
A former Lance Sergeant in the Royal Artillery T.A., he was appointed Second Lieutenant on the 23rd December 1939 [1].
GARDNER, James Patrick
Captain (Local Major)
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant James Patrick Gardner, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1].
GAVIN, Alastair Douglas Bulkeley
Temporary Second Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Second Lieutenant Alastair Gavin was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage and leadership in operations in Malaya on 5 March 1951.
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
GIBSON, Robert Roy
Lieutenant
155079
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Cheshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Robert Gibson, attached to Special Service troops, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 36327, page 256.
GOLDSTEIN, Isaac
Temporary Lieutenant
PO16
47RM Commando
South African United Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Isaac Goldstein, S.A.U.D.F. attached to 'A' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service while operating with the Army in Normandy [1].
Recommendation
GOURLAY, Basil Ian Spencer
General
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Captain Basil Gourlay was awarded the Military Cross whilst serving with 43RM Commando in WW2.
Post war he served in 45 Commando Royal Marines 1945-1948, Brigade Major 3 Commando Bde Royal Marines 1955-1957; OC 42 Commando Royal Marines 1963-1965, ultimately being appointed Commandant General Royal Marines from 1971-75 after which he retired.
GRAHAM, John Malise
Lieutenant Colonel
3015
Middle East Commando
Royal Scots Greys
Military Cross (MC)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Companion of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (CIE)
Lt. Col. John Malise Graham, MC, is listed as the senior officer on a roll of Officers serving with Middle East Commando (1st S.S. Regiment) 1st July 1942.[1]
GRANT, Richard Henry
Captain
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Richard Grant, OC 'A' troop, was awarded the M.C. [1], for distinguished services in operations against terrorists in Cyprus during the period Sept. 1955 and August 1956 [2].
GRAY, Thomas Malcolm
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Died in service
Colonel Thomas Malcolm Gray DSO, MC, died in service whilst serving at HMS President.
- Commanding Officer 41RM Commando on D Day, awarded the Military Cross.
GRIFFITHS, Patrick
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Patrick Griffiths was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period 1st August to 15th November, 1950 [1].
- 11 June 1977 (Colonel) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 39215, page 2389.
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 39215, page 2389.
HARDEY, Ronald Graham Kennell
Captain
121641
No 6 Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Highland Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Ronald Hardey, 2 troop, was awarded the MC for his gallantry and leadership during operations on D Day at Normandy. (London Gazettes Supp. 36679, page 4046.)
-
In 1945 he served at the CBTC. He is shown in a photo entitled "Commando Basic Training Centre - Officers Mess - 1945." (CVA Gallery).
HARRIS, Douglas Ewart
Private (later Lieutenant)
3968443 and 324910
No 1 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Military Cross (MC)
Douglas Ewart Harris served in the ranks of No. 1 Commando during operations in North Africa. He was selected for officer training and posted to the Officer Cadet Training Unit (O.C.T.U.).
21 July 1944 commissioned Second Lieutenant, South Wales Borderers [1].
HARRISON, Stewart Sandbach (LtCol)
Known as:
Peachy
Lieutenant Colonel
No 12 Commando
Irish Guards
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Commanding Officer of No. 12 Commando.
A veteran of World War One and recipient of the Military Cross, announced in July 1918, and later a bar to the Military Cross in August 1919.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 30780, p7909 and Supp. 31745, p924.
HAUGE, Rolf
Captain
A-376
No 10 Commando
Norweigian Forces
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Rolf Hauge, 5 Troop (Norwegian) of No.10 Inter Allied Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of his gallantry on 3rd November 1944 at Walcheren.
Recommendation
"On 3 Nov. 44, No. 10 (I.A.) Commando was given the task of clearing the dune and wooded area immediately to the East of the town of Domburg on Walcheren Island.
HAW, Christopher Edward
Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Christopher Haw was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003 [1].
- 2022 Colonel and Commandant Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines [2].
Source
[1] London Gazette 57100, page 4.
HEAD, Charles Searle
Captain (later Honorary Major)
74290
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Acting Captain Charles Head was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on the night of 13/14 July 1943, after landing at Agnone and during the advance to Malati, Sicily.
Recommendation
HELLINGS, Peter William Craddock
Lieutenant General
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Mentioned in Despatches
On the 6th September 1940 it was announced that Lieutenant Peter Hellings RM had been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for courage and devotion to duty during the withdrawals from Boulogne and Calais [1].
HENDERSON, John Patrick Leo
Major
117132
No 2 Commando
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major John Henderson MC, 2 Special Service Brigade, died during operations in Italy [1].
On the 8th May 1940 he transferred from the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry to the Royal Engineers retaining his seniority as 2/Lieutenant. [2].
HERON, John Golding
Known as:
Chips
Major
66815
No 5 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Lieutenant John Heron, serving with 2 Dorsets as part of the British Expeditionary Force, was awarded the M.C., for his leadership and gallantry on the 27th May 1940 [1].
Citation
HEWETT, Alan
Corporal
P056210P
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Hewett was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
HILTON-JONES, Bryan
Captain
134763
No 10 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Bryan Hilton-Jones, No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando, was the commander of 3 troop, also known as 'X' Troop.
HOLDEN-WHITE, Harold Vere
Temporary Major
2013352
162512
SBS
Royal Sussex Regiment
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
16.05.1940 enlisted Sapper, Corps of Royal Engineers [1].
05.09.1940 transferred from Corps on posting to 163 O.C.T.U.[1].
21.12.1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Sussex Regiment [2].
April 1942 (Second Lieutenant) joined 2 Special Boat Section from the Royal Sussex Regt. [3].
HOOK, Ross Sydney
Chaplain (later Bishop)
40RM Commando
43RM Commando
Military Cross (MC)
Reverend Ross Sydney Wood was awarded the Military Cross (periodic) [1][2] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 40RM Commando from April 1944 [3] and later wiith 43RM Commando [2].
Recommendation
HOOPER, Richard Henry
Known as:
Dickie
Captain
70956
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
The King's Regiment (Liverpool)
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Richard Hooper was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during operations at Scaletta Sicily, during which he was wounded [1][2].
Recommendation
"Operation 'Blackcock' Sicily 16th August 1943.
HOPSON, Donald Charles
T/Major
87593
No 3 Commando
Lancashire Fusilers, Royal Armoured Corps
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Second Lieutenant Donald Hopson was commissioned into the Lancashire Fusiliers which later converted to an armoured unit of the Royal Armoured Corps. He served in No 3 Commando and 1 Commando Brigade in both Italy and NW Europe . His last rank whilst in the Commando was Temporary Major.
HOUGHTON, Robert Dyer
Known as:
Titch
Major General
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Acting Major Robert Houghton, Second in Command of 40RM Command
HUDSPITH, John Charles Dumoutier
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Hudspith was awarded the Military Cross [1] for leadership, gallantry and devotion to duty on 22/23 March 1944 during the attack on Jelsa,
HUNTER, David Peter Lafayette
Lieutenant Colonel
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain David Hunter, Officer Commanding the operational troops of 45 Commando RM in the Cameron Highlands Malaya, was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service from 1st August 1950 onwards [1].
- 9 January 1961 to 11 January 1963 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
World War 2
HUNTER-GRAY, John Simon
Lieutenant
271536
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant John Hunter-Gray was awarded the M.C. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Flushing on the 1st November 1944 [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazette Supp. 36994, page 1542.
[2] National Archives file WO373/52/673.
JAMES, Clifford Vizetelly
Lieutenant (later Major)
174099
Brigade Signals
Royal Corps of Signals
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Clifford James, 2 Special Service Brigade Signals Officer, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Salerno between 9-16 September 1943 [1][1A].
-
January 1945 received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Italy. [2]
JENKINS, William Glyn
Temporary Lieutenant
1355
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant William Jenkins was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign when taking part in the operations in April, 1945, north of the Reno and west of Argenta.
JENNINGS, Richard David
Lance Bombardier
25106782
29 Cdo. Regt.RA
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Lance Bombardier Richard Jennings was awarded the Military Cross for his actions in Afghanistan.
JEZEPH, Nicholas
Acting Lance Corporal
30047486
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Lance Corporal Nicholas Jezeph was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2016.
Source
London Gazette 61908, page 8514.
JOHNSON, Frederick Elliott
Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Frederick Johnson was awarded the M.C. [1] for courage and leadership in operations in Perak, Malaya on 1st and 2nd May, 1951 [2].
Sources
[1] London Gazettes Supp. 39328, page 4714.
[2] National Archive file WO 373 /130/21.
JOHNSON-HOUGHTON, Joseph Blundell
Known as:
HOUGHTON, Joseph
Captain
130206
No 2 Commando
Queens Own Cameron Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Executed
Captain Joseph Blundell Johnson-Houghton MC was executed whilst a Prisoner of War. He was one of the seven men of No. 2 Commando who were captured after Operation Musketoon, and executed under Hitler's Commando Execution Order, at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Berlin, 1942. Generally referred to as Joseph Houghton as the family often used the shortened surname of 'Houghton'.
JOLE, Leslie Hugh
Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Leslie Jole, Officer Commanding 'Y' Troop since September 1950, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period June 1951 to 31st December, 1951.
JONES, Hefin
Colour Sergeant
P048583J
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Colour Sergeant Hefin Jones, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
JONES, John Garner
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
92411
No 1 Commando
Welch Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain John Garner Jones was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Arakan, Burma [1]. He had served in the Commando since its formation [5].
Recommendation
JONES, Mkhuseli
Marine
P064011A
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Mkhuseli Jones was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
KEAT, Evan Charles Beverley Scott
Lieutenant
328922
No 6 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Evan Keat, M.B., R.A.M.C., attached to No. 6 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations near Essel, Germany, on 11 April 1945.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 37172, page 3593.
National Archives file WO373/54/815.
KEEP, Raymond Walter
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)(Acting Major)
187000
No 2 Commando
West Yorkshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Major Raymond Keep was awarded the Military Cross (Periodic) in recognition of his consistent gallant and distinguished service during operations [1][2].
Recommendation
KERR, Denys Stanley Kerr
Captain
145403
No 5 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Denys Kerr was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1].
Recommendation
Arakan
KEYES, Lt Col. Geoffrey Charles Tasker, VC
Lieutenant Colonel
71081
No 11 Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), Royal Armoured Corps
Victoria Cross (VC)
Military Cross (MC)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Killed in action or died of wounds
KIEFFER, Phillippe
Known as:
The Pacha
Capitaine de Corvette
13FN40
No 10 Commando
French Fusiliers Marins
Military Cross (MC)
Captain (Commandant) Phillippe Kieffer, Officer Commanding the French Detachment, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Normandy.
Recommendation
KING, Peter Frederick
Lieutenant
7536394 & 328163
No 4 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Peter King was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in NW Europe [1].
- 3 July 1944 (Sergeant) (Acting TSM 'C' Troop) granted an Immediate Emergency Commission [2][2a].
- 21 December 1949 relinquishes his commission [3].
KITHER, Harry Thomas
Captain
96760
No 9 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Harry Kither MC, from Longcot Shrivenham near Swindon, died during operations at Lake Comacchio and the Argenta Gap. He had been awarded the Military Cross "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy."
Sources
CWGC.
London Gazette 37162, page 3494.
KNIGHT, James
Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain James Knight RM, attached 1 Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
KNIGHTS, Terry Robert
Corporal
P051200Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Terry Knights RM, attached to 38 Engineer Regiment Group, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 58396, page 10413.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
KNOTT, Terence Peter Phayre
Lieutenant
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Terence Knott was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Aden.
Recommendation
Early on the morning of 30th May 1967, Lieutenant Knott was commanding the Recce Troop of 45 Commando Royal Marines, which was the emergency standby troop at Habilayn Aden, and was at fifteen minutes notice to move.
LANE, George
Birth name:
LANYI, Gyorgy
Lieutenant
285687
No 10 Commando
Pioneer Corps / The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Military Cross (MC)
George Lane, born Lanyi, a Hungarian national of the Jewish Faith had been a freelance journalist before the war and came to England in 1935 aged 20. When war was declared he immediately attempted to join the Grenadier Guards. After initially being served with a deportation order as a "friendly alien" this order was rescinded and he was permitted to join the Pioneer Corps.
LANGLEY, David Lionel Scott
Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Lieutenant David Langley, 40 Commando RM attached to 45 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya [1][1a][b].
Recommendation
Perak, Malaya.
LANGLEY, Eric
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Eric Langley was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of his gallant and distinguished service at Myebon [1].
Recommendation
LAPRAIK, John Neilson
Known as:
Ian Lapraik, or Jock
Acting Captain (later Honorary Colonel)
132519
51ME Commando
SBS
SAS
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Acting Captain John Neilson Lapraik was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East [1].
Recommendation
LARCHER, George Louis Jean
Known as:
forenames also seen as Jean George Louis
Lieutenant (later Honorary Captain)
235098
No 1 Commando
Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C.
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant George Larcher, Recce Corps attached to No.1 Commando, was awarded the M.C. in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma [1].
Recommendation
Arakan 1945
LASSEN, Major, Anders Frederick Emil V. Schau, VC
Major
234907
SBS
Special Air Service Regiment
Victoria Cross (VC)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
2nd Bar to the Military Cross
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Anders Lassen, MC and 2 bars, Special Boat Service, SAS Regiment, AAC, attached to 2 Commando Brigade, was killed during operations at Lake Comacchio. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
LAYTON, Jason
Sergeant
P048374V
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Jason Layton was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
LEAPHARD, Clark Edmond John
Known as:
Eddy
Major
164608
No 6 Commando
Gloucestershire Regiment
Reconnaissance Corps
Parachute Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
21 December 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Gloucestershire Regiment [1].
Served No.12 Commando and from 30 May 1943 No.6 Commando [2] .
Temporary Major, No.6 Commando, awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 11 April 1945 during the assault on Essel Bridge over the River Aller [3].
LEAVER, Andrew
Warrant Officer 1
P051736R
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Sergeant Andrew Leaver, 45 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 [1].
- 12 August 2014 (Warrant Officer 2) awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2].
- Promoted Warrant Officer 1 [3].
LEE, Jack William Raymond
Birth name:
COURAUD, Raymond Jack William
Lieutenant
221062
General List
SAS
General List
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Jack Lee (born Raymond Jack William Couraud) was a French Liaison Officer attached to No.2 Commando specifically for Operation Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942.
LEE, John
Major
46RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major John Lee, MC, LLB, the Second-in-Command, died during operations at Beuzeville, Normandy. He had earlier been awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Le Hamel.
Recommendation
LEWIS, Ross
Marine
P060000N
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Ross Lewis was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2014.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 61284, page 12288.
LILLEY, Ernest Thomas
Guardsman (later RSM 21 SAS)
2660913
No 8 Commando
SAS
Coldstream Guards & South Staffordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Sergeant Ernest Thomas Lilley was awarded the Military Medal serving with 'L' Detachment Special Air Service having left the Commando.
He had previously served in No. 8 Commando [2].
He had previously served in No. 8 Commando [2].
Recommendation
LISTER, Dudley Stuart
Lieutenant Colonel
No 10 Commando
The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Lister MC, a veteran of World War One, was Commanding Officer of three different commando units in WW2. An international sportsman his forte was boxing. He had been Army heavyweight champion and had represented Great Britain in the Golden Gloves contest in Madison Squuare Gardens, New York, before the war [1].
LLOYD, Wayne Robert
Corporal
P049169S
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Wayne Lloyd was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
Sources
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.
LOCKETT, Jeffrey Gordon
Lieutenant (later Temporary Major)
149534
No 4 Commando
Seaforth Highlanders
Royal Leicestershire Regiment, 7th Bn.
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Served as a Gunner in a TA Royal Artillery unit from 2 September 1939 until 31 May May 1940 when he began officer training in 162 OCTU [1].
21 September 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Seaforths [2].
LOCKWOOD, Lewis
Marine
30004758
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Lewis Lockwood was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan In 2010.
LOFI, Alexandre
Captain (later Commandant)
No 10 Commando
Free French Forces
Military Cross (MC)
No.10 (IA) Commando 8 Troop (French).
March 1944 Officer Commanding 8 Troop after death of Captain Trepel [more....].
No.4 Commando French Troop.
Recommended for Military Cross: Awards Britain to Foreign.
Post war President of the French Branch of the Commando Association.
LONG, Donald Bayley
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
284561
No 9 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers & King's Own
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Lieutenant Donald Long was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations against the enemy held spit of land between Lake Comacchio, Italy, and the Adriatic [1][1A][Citation in Linked Content beow].
LONG, Frederic Hugh
Known as:
Peter
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
65164
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Frederic Hugh Long was captured at Lentini, Sicily, on 14 July 1943. He was taken via Messina to Capua and then to Bolgna. He was associated with Captain R.H. Bridgeman-Evans (2nd SAS) in the tunnel escape attempts at Capua and Bologna, and also in the attempt to escape from the Modena to Brenner train. They finally made their escape together from Fort Bismark, Germany.
LONG, Michael
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].
Recommendation
"West of Garigliano River on the night of 29/30 Dec.'43.
LOVAT, Lord
Birth name:
FRASER, Simon Christopher Joseph
Known as:
Shimi
Brigadier
44718
No 4 Commando
Lovat Scouts
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Justice of the Peace (JP)
Lord Lovat first enlisted in the Scots Guards in 1932, leaving the army in 1937. Two years later at the outbreak of war he rejoined the Army in the Lovat Scouts. Lord Lovat was part of a small but elite group of men who formed the idea of a Special Training Centre, agreed on the location, and devised and implemented a course of training once it was approved.
LUNN, Eric John Alfred
Captain (later Major)
198819
SBS
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Eric Lunn was awarded the Military Cross twice and also received a Mention in Despatches for his gallantry during operations with 2 Special Boat Section [1][2][3].
LYNCH, Paul Patrick
Brigadier
N029201P
40 Cdo. RM
30 Commando IX Group
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Paul Lynch, 40 Commando RM, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
- 30 June 2011 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel.
- 2014 - 2016 Commanding Officer 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group, RM.
MACCALLUM, Laurence Eric
Captain (later Honorary Major)
129561
No 2 Commando
Manchester Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Lawrence MacCallum, Officer Commanding 2 troop, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Albania in 1944. [1]
Recommendation
Spilje Bay, Albania, 28/29 July 1944, Operation Healing 2.
MACKAY, Peter Lewis
Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Peter Mackay died in Malaya. He was awarded the M.C.,[1] for gallant and distinguished service during an action in which he was shot in the head at Perak Malaya on the 1st May 1951[2].
MACKENZIE, Roderick Gimson
Known as:
Mac
Captain
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Leicester City Police
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Roderick Mackenzie MC, 'X' troop, died in hospital in Belgium from wounds caused by enemy mortar fire during operations at Walcheren. Son of John Ross Mackenzie, and of Elizabeth Mackenzie (nee Gimson); nephew of Alice M. Gimson, of Leicester.
Previously awarded the Military Cross.
Recommendation
MAHONEY, David Callaghan
Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain David Mahoney was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya [1]. He became Commander of 'B' Troop in Malaya in September 1950 and was on continuous operations from that time and throughout the following year, primarily in the Batu Gajah region [2].
Sources
MANSELL, William Bradbury
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant William Mansell was awarded the M.C., for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period 10th June to 4th September, 1950 [1].
In 1985 Colonel William Bradbury Mansell, M.C., former principal of the National Maritime Museum, was appointed O.B.E. (Civil Division) [2].
Sources
Sources
MARSH, Leslie George
Captain (later Brigadier)
40RM Commando
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Leslie Marsh, a veteran of service with 40RM Commando in WW2, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was wounded during this operation.
- January 1945, Lieutenant, 40RM Commando 'Q' Troop.
MARSHALL, Lionel Guy Bradford
Captain
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Lionel Marshall MC and bar died during operations in Albania.*
- Awarded the MC for "gallant and distinguished services in operations leading to the capture of Termoli."
MARSTON, Michael Anthony Higham
Captain
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Michael Marston was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
Sources
London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
National Archives file WO 373/124/51.
Sources
London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
National Archives file WO 373/124/51.
MARTIN-SMITH, Patrick Geoffrey Brian
Captain
130112
No 12 Commando
30 Commando Assault Unit
Worcestershire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
War Service
18 May 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant.
1940 - 1943 No.12 Commando.
1943 - 1944 No.30 Commando.
July 1944 - May 1945 No.1 Special Force, SOE.
1945 awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service.
26 Sept 1967 retired from military service.
McCRACKEN, William Andrew
Captain
501653
29 Cdo. Regt.RA
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Citation: "Captain William McCracken, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, was in command of an Artillery and Naval Gunfire Forward Observation Party grouped with B Company 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment during the period 13th-14th June 1982.
MCGONIGAL, Ambrose Joseph
Lieutenant (later Honorary Major)
113419
No 12 Commando
SBS
Royal Ulster Rifles
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Ambrose McGonigal was awarded the M.C. [1] for distinguished service during a raid on the enemy held island of Sark on the night of the 27th December 1943. This was a reconnaissance operation to obtain certain information and if possible capture a prisoner.
MCMENAMIN, James Hugh
Lieutenant
UDF/84394V
No 2 Commando
Transvaal Scottish South African Forces
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant James McMenamin was awarded the Military Cross (periodic) for his gallant and distinguished service over a period of 16 months with No. 2 Commando until the end of the war encompassing many of their operations on the Dalmatian Islands, Albania, and Italy.
Sources
London Gazette 37386, page 6076.
MCWILLIAMS, Lionel Francis
Captain
100995
No 2 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Lionel McWilliams, M.B., R.A.M.C., Medical Officer attached to No.2 Commando [1], was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and dis
MELVILLE, David William Leslie
Major
ME Commando Depot
Military Cross (MC)
1940/41 Commanding Officer of the Middle East Commando Depot at Geneifa beside the Great Bitter Lake.
MENDAY, Ronald Philip
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].
- Commissioned Second Lieutenant May 1940 [2].
MILLER, Andrew Peter
Sergeant
P048526D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Andrew Miller, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Source
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
MILLER, Derek Elton
Known as:
Dusty
Lieutenant (later Major)
2993197
326933
No 6 Commando
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Lieutenant Derek Miller was commisioned from the ranks 12 August 1944 [1].
11 April 1945 awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service [2].
Recommendation
MILLS-ROBERTS, Derek
Brigadier
69334
No 6 Commando
Irish Guards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Born in 1908; educated at Liverpool College and Oxford University; worked for his father's firm of solicitors, 1935; joined Supplementary Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 1936; joined 1 Bn, Irish Guards, 1939-1942, and served in Norway; transferred to special services No 4 Commando, 1942; took part in Dieppe Raid, Aug 1942; Lt Col, 1943; Commanding Officer, No 6 Commando, North Africa, 1943;
MONTGOMERY, David Albert
Sergeant
P047665F
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant David Montgomery, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Source
London Gazette 58396, page 10411 published 19 July 2007.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 2007 edition.
MONTGOMERY, Robert Kerr
Known as:
Bob
Captain
118439
No 2 Commando
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Robert Montgomery, along with Captain William Pritchard RE [more....], had been instrumental in the initial planning and training of the demolition teams for the St Nazaire raid. Captain Montgomery was in charge of the demolition teams on board HMS Campbeltown [1].
MOORE, Edward Lewis
Known as:
Ned
Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
221846
No 3 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Captain Edward Moore, M.B., R.A.M.C., Medical Officer attached to No. 3 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service after the landing at Agnone Sicily, and during the advance to the bridge at Malati on the night of 13/14 July 1943[2].
MOORE, John Jeremy
Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Major General John Jeremy Moore served as the commander of the British land forces during the Falklands War in 1982.
-
Lieutenant - awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service with 40 Commando RM in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1].
MORE, George Robert Melville Harvey
Temporary Captain (later Colonel)
85558
No 11 Commando
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Temporary Captain George More was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during Operation Exporter at Litani River on 9/10 June 1941 [1][1a].
- January 1944 operating with the SOE in Serbia's Kopaonik Mountains [2].
- 1945 awarded a bar to his Military Cross for distinguished service [3][3a].
MORGAN, Timothy Dennis
Known as:
Dai
Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel)
40RM Commando
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Temporary Lieutenant Timothy Morgan, 40RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services whilst leading a patrol at Pizzo, Italy, near Vibo Valentia, in September 1943 [1].
Partial extract from the Obituary in the Globe and Laurel July/August 1992
MORRIS, Christopher
Acting Colour Sergeant
P053421B
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Colour Sergeant Christopher Morris was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.
MURCUTT, Frederick George Halls
Known as:
Gerry
Captain
155277
2 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Frederick Murcutt was awarded the MC for his gallantry whilst a Lieutenant serving in Tunisia. He went on to serve with 2 Commando Brigade.
MURPHY, Billy George
Corporal
P060325K
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Billy Murphy was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.
NAPIER, Bevil Charles Alan
Known as:
Charles
Major
85692
No 11 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Major Bevil Charles Alan Napier was attached to the Commandos from the Gordon Highlanders. He was promoted Lieutenant on 1 January 1941.
- August 1943 (Temporary Major) awarded the Military Cross for "gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East." (London Gazette 35077 and 36146.)
NEALE, Peter Walter James
Captain (Acting Temporary Lieutenant Colonel)
RM Engineer Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Peter Neale RM, 1st RM Engineer Commando attached to 1 Commando Brigade [1][3], was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and great devotion to duty whilst operating with the allied army in North West Europe [2].
- February 1944 A/Captain Neale, 2nd in command of 1st RM Engineer Commando [3].
NEWBY, George Eric
Known as:
Eric
Lieutenant
153984
SBS
The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant George Eric Newby, 'M' Section of the Special Boat Section, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Field [1][2][3]. He had previously served in 1 Special Service Regiment.
NICHOLL, Joseph Edward Chancellor
Known as:
Joe, Jos
Captain
179442
No 2 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Joseph Edward Chancellor Nicholl was commissioned 2/Lieutenant on the 23rd March 1941. [1]
NIXON, John Francis
Lieutenant (later Captain)
170433
No 3 Commando
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant John Nixon was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy. [1]
-
28 December 1945 Lieutenant Nixon relinquished his commission on account of disability and was granted the honorary rank of Captain. [2]
NOBLE, Ralph William
Known as:
Ray
Lieutenant
265916
No 5 Commando
Durham Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
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].
- 25 July 2008 (Sergeant) awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2007 to 31 March 2008 [2].
NUNNS, Malcolm Reeve
Known as:
Mark
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Malcolm Nunns, 'B' troop Commander, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service displayed in the Italian campaign when taking part in the operations in April, 1945, north of the Reno and west of Argenta.
O'BRIEN, Albert Peter
Lieutenant
47RM Commando
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Albert Peter O'Brien, 47RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in operations in North-West Europe in July 1944 [1].
Recommendation
O'BRIEN, John Patrick Joseph
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John O'Brien was awarded the Military Cross for courage, leadership and resource in operations which led to the crossing of the Garigliano River in the face of determined opposition, from the enemy.
Sources
London Gazette 36474, page 1777.
National Archives file WO 373/47/153.
O'SULLIVAN, Mark
Major
25197278
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Mark O'Sullivan was awarded the Military Cross in recog
OSMOND, Charles Geoffrey
Captain
138465
No 3 Commando
Devonshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Captain Charles Geoffrey Osmond was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations on 19 August 1942 at Dieppe, France, during which he was severely wounded and taken prisoner of war.
Post war Chairman of the Birmingham Branch of the Commando Association in the 1950's, before moving to Southampton in the mid 1960's.
OVENS, Patrick John
Major General
46RM Commando
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Commando Basic Training Centre
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
- 1945, Lieutenant, Commando Basic Training Centre (CBTC). Pictured in a photo entitled "CBTC - Officers Mess - 1945."
- 1945, posted to 46RM Commando shortly before it was disbanded.
PARKINSON-CUMINE, Ralph Nicholas
Captain
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Ralph Parkinson-Cumine MC, 'B' troop, was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Korea. His Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B.
PARSONS, George Alexander
Captain
162020
No 2 Commando
Somerset Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain George Parsons MC, 3 Troop, died during operations at Sarande, Albania. He had been awarded the Military Cross the previous year for his gallantry at Salerno whilst a Lieutenant in 2 Troop.
No 2 Commando War Diary.
PARSONS, John Farleigh
Captain (later Colonel)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Captain John Parsons, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at Salerno, Italy, on the 17th September 1943 [1].
Recommendation
PEARSON, Andrew David
Sergeant
P047829N
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Andrew Pearson, HQ Squadron, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and di
PEEBLES, John Alan Laing
Captain
74660
No 5 Commando
Dorsetshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Died on war service
Died in the UK
Captain John Peebles MC was mortally wounded by a premature explosion of a no. 68 grenade on a field firing exercise at Cheverton Down, nr Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. The Coroner later recorded a verdict of accidental death.
PETERS, David Robert
Major
124427
No 2 Commando
Royal Tank Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Trooper David Robert Peters, a Cadet from the 102nd Officer Cadet Training Unit, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on the 9th March 1940 [1].
- Attached to No 2 Commando from at least January 1943 [2].
PHILIPS, Michael Rex Selous
Lance Corporal
240303
No 6 Commando
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Lance Corporal Philips served in No. 6 Commando [1]. He was selected for Officer training and on the 25th July 1942 was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Berkshire Regiment [2]. He was awarded the Military Cross [3] whilst serving as a Lieutenant with the 10th Bn.
PILKINGTON, Mark Leslie
Captain
76537
Middle East Commando
Life Guards
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service between April and November 1941 in Ethiopia whilst a Lieutenant with the Household Cavalry Regiment attached East African Command.
- July 1942, Captain, 1st Special Service Regiment (Middle East Commando).
- 1 November 1942 volunteered for the Special Operations Executive.
POLLARD, Gordon
Major
1480560 / 288876
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Medal (MM)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
The then Sergeant Gordon Pollard, RA, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East (Egypt and Libya) during the period May, 1942 to October, 1942.
POLLITT, Charles Jordan Bellingham
Lieutenant Colonel
37725
No 1 Commando
No 5 Commando
No 10 Independent Company
Border Regiment
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Charles Pollitt, then a Captain, embarked with No 10 Independent Company on their deployment to Freetown in April 1940. At the end of the year after No 10 Independent Company was disbanded he volunteered for and was posted to the Holding and Training Wing at what was then STC Achnacarry.
POOLEY, John Bertram Vaughan
Major
86404
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major John Pooley MC died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Alexander St. Philip Pooley and Audrey Janet Stewart Pooley, Guildford, Surrey; husband of Mary Shaw Pooley.
PRESTON, Martin Luther
Temporary Captain
43RM Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Martin Preston, S.A.U.D.F attached to 43RM Commando 'A' troop, was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage, determination, and devotion to duty in operations during the campaign in Italy.
PRITCHARD, William Henry
Known as:
Bill
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
76488
Special Service Brigade
No 2 Commando
Royal Engineers
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain William Pritchard M.C., R.E., was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. He embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 457 [1][1a][2].
PURDON, Corran William Brooke
Lieutenant (later Major General)
112917
No 12 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Colonial Police Medal
Lieutenant Corran Purdon volunteered for the Commandos whilst serving as a young officer with the Royal Ulster Rifles, and was attached to No.12 Commando. He took part in raids on Norway and St Nazaire.
PYMAN, Alan Cresswell Holman
Captain
86776
No 6 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Alan Pyman MC died during operations at Normandy on D Day. He had earlier been awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
Recommendation
RAE, Colin George Champion
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)(later Major)
145561
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Territorial Efficiency Medal
Captain Colin Rae was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during the advance to capture the Essel Bridgehead.
Recommendation
RENTON, Hamish Robertson Hame
Lance Corporal
P057830E
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lance Corporal Hamish Renton was awarded the Military Cross in
REYNOLDS, John Deane
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
240286
No 3 Commando
Worcestershire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
John Deane Reynolds was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 25 July 1942 [1] having previously served in the ranks with No.3 Commando [2]. He returned to No.3 as an officer and was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy in 1943 [3].
Recommendation
RILEY, Harold George
Temporary Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Harold Riley, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for courage and great devotion to duty whilst serving with the Army in North-West Europe.
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 Fedi Et Attia, Tunisia [2], i
ROBINSON, Harry Thomas
Acting Lance Corporal
30042852
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine (Acting Lance Corporal) Harry Robinson, Royal Marines Medical Assistant, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Military Cross for his courageous and life-saving actions following an attack on his Troop by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army, during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013.
RODERICK, John Morgan
Lieutenant
94409
No 2 Commando
Essex Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
On the 1st July 1939 the then Private John Roderick received his commission as Second Lieutenant. After volunteering for the Commandos he joined No 2 Commando 3 troop. On the St Nazaire raid he commanded an assault party of commandos embarked on board HMS Campbeltown.
ROMAN, Pierre
Known as:
Peter
Lieutenant
39508
No 10 Commando
Knight Commander Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Pierre Roman, 4 (Belgian) Troop of No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando , was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 5 November 1944 during operations near Domburg on Walcheren Island, Holland.
Lieutenant General Pierre Roman, KCVO., MC. became Chief of Staff, Belgian Army, in 1972.
RUSHFORTH, John Nicholson
Acting Temporary Major
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Major John Rushforth was awarded the Military Cross [1] for gallant and distinguished service on 7 June 1944 during operations at Franceville-Plage, Normandy [2].
Recommendation
RUSSELL, Douglas Alexander
Lieutenant
112957
No 6 Commando
North Staffordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Second Lieutenant Douglas Russell was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant conduct in action with the enemy. He was serving with with the North Staffordshire Regiment as part of the British Expeditionary Force in Belgium in 1940 [1][1a].
Citation
RUXTON, Anthony Fane
Known as:
Buck
Captain
95530
No 3 Commando
Royal Ulster Rifles 2nd Bn
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
SCARAMANGA, George Ambrose
Captain
109011
No 1 Commando
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Military Cross (MC)
Whilst a Lieutenant in No. 1 Commando, George Scaramanga was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Tunisia during Operation Bizerte [2].
SEEGER, Robert Alan Mountcastle
Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Robert Seeger was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in operations in the Borneo Territories and in supporting operations.
Citation
On 8th December 1964, Lieutenant Seeger was leading a patrol in the area of the Border on the West Coast of Sebatic Island, Tawau, Sabah.
SELWYN, John Jasper
Captain (later Major)
75243
No 3 Commando
I3th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) R.A.C.
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant (Acting Captain) John Selwyn was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe. [1].
He returned safely to the UK after the raid and, after leaving No. 3 Commando, returned to his Regiment. Disembarked on D Day at Normandy with H.Q. 27 Armoured Brigade.
SHALLOW, John David
Lieutenant (later Colonel)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant John Shallow was awarded the Military
SHAW, David Mackenzie
Known as:
Squaredeal
Lieutenant Colonel
44209
No 5 Commando
Royal Inniskillings Fusiliers
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Commanding Officer No 5 Commando when they sailed to India in November 1943 until the 12th September 1944 when he relinquished his command to Lt Col Pollitt and rejoined his Regiment, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
SHEDDEN, Richard Graham
Captain
160488
No 5 Commando
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
In 1942 the then Lieutenant Richard Shedden was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations in Madagascar.
Sources
London Gazette 35740, page 4431.
National Archives file WO373/29/135.
Notes
SMALE, Kenneth William Ridley
Lieutenant
40RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Kenneth Smale was awarded the Military Cross for bravery, endurance and inspiring devotion to duty whilst serving in Commando operations in the raid on Dieppe, 19th August, 1942, after which he was a prisoner of war in Germany, August 1942—May 1945.
Source
London Gazette 37387, page 6085.
SMILEY, David de Crespigny
Captain (later Colonel)
P/69082
52ME Commando
'Layforce'
Royal Horse Guards
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Bar to the Military Cross
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
- 28.03.1941, Captain, 52 Middle East Commando, appointed to 'D' Company of 'D' Bn., Layforce at Geneifa [1][1a][1b].
- 1941, Temporary Captain, Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in the Middle East [2].
SMITH, Ernest Leigh
Major
75015
Special Service Brigade
South Wales Borderers
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Ernest Leigh Smith, HQ Special Service Group, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during a reconnaissance along the North coast of France on 15/16 May 1944 (Tarbrush) gathering vital intelligence in preparation for D Day.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
SMITH, Hugh Norman
Captain
263714
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Hugh Smith, R.A.M.C., attached to 45RM Commando, was awarded the M.C. [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during operations at the Merville, Normandy, on the 7th June 1944, and later at Breville on the 12th June 1944 [2].
Sources
SOMERVILLE, Nigel John Powell
Lieutenant Colonel
N029204N
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Nigel Somerville was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
- 2009 (Major) received a Mention in Dispatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [2].
STEVENS, Terence Morton Patrick
Known as:
Paddy
Acting Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
41RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Captain Terence Morton Patrick Stevens, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy. [1]
Recommendation
STEWART, David James
Colonel
45 Cdo. RM
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant David Stewart was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands [1].
Citation
"Early in the morning of the 9th June Lieutenant Stewart, 45 Commando led a troop strength fighting patrol to the Two Sisters feature in East Falklands with a mission to harass the enemy and cause him casualties.
Citation
"Early in the morning of the 9th June Lieutenant Stewart, 45 Commando led a troop strength fighting patrol to the Two Sisters feature in East Falklands with a mission to harass the enemy and cause him casualties.
STILWELL, Michael William
Captain (later Honorary Major)
149313
No 2 Commando
Coldstream Guards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Michael Stilwell was commissioned into the Cheshire Regiment on the 22nd Sept. 1940. On the 20th August 1943 he was promoted Lieutenant, serving with the Coldstream Guards before volunteering for the Commandos and being posted to No 2 Commando. He was later promoted war substantive Captain.
STRATFORD, Henry Ernest
Temporary Lieutenant, Acting Temporary Captain
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Henry Stratford, 'X' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at the Pachino Peninsula, Sicily, on 10 July 1943.
Sources
London Gazette 36229, page 4812.
National Archives file WO373/47/134.
STURGIS, John Russell
Lieutenant (Acting Captain)
41RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Captain John Sturgis, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of bravery, skill and devotion to duty whilst serving with the Allied Forces during the campaign in the Low Countries, over a period from January to April, 1945 [1].
STYLE, Dofydd Carlyle Willoughby
Known as:
David
Captain
71766
No 4 Commando
Lancashire Fusiliers
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
Captain Dofydd Style, known as David, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the combined attack on Dieppe, France, on 19 August 1942 (Operation Jubilee)
SUTHERLAND, David George Carr (Lt Col)
Lieutenant Colonel
108190
No 8 Commando
SBS
Black Watch
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Territorial Decoration (TD)
The Times newspaper obituary.
SWAYNE, Ronald Oliver Carless
Known as:
Ronnie or Rocky
Lieutenant
94975
No 1 Commando
Herefordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Ronnie Swayne was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on Motor Launch ML306 during the raid at St. Nazaire [1][2].
He was taken prisoner and later transported to Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg bei Kassel, Germany [3][4].
He was taken prisoner and later transported to Oflag 9A/H at Spangenberg bei Kassel, Germany [3][4].
SYKES, Dean Charles
Sergeant
P051224Y
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Dean Sykes was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
SYRAD, Stuart Lawrence
Major
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Stuart Syrad was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 6 November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1][2].
- 2 June 1973 (Major) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
[1] London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
TASKER, Peter Hugh
Known as:
Doc
Captain
231980
No 6 Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Peter Tasker, R.A.M.C. attached to No 6 Commando, was awarded the M.C. , in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy [1].
Citation
TATE, Alan
Temporary Lieutenant
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Alan Tate was awarded the Military Cross [1] for courage and great devotion to duty during operations at Bell Isle, Osen, on the River Maas near Roermond. [2].
Recommendation
TAYLOR, Graham Cecil Gordon
Temporary Captain
74627
50ME Commando
Leicestershire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Captain Graham Taylor was reported missing presumed killed in action during operations in Crete. He has no known grave. Son of Colonel H. W. Taylor, O.B.E., and Mrs. E. M. Taylor, of St. Minver, Cornwall.
TERRY, Antony Frederic Aimé Imbert
Captain
138711
General List
General List
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Antony Terry served at the War Office in Military Intelligence Section 19 (MI19) and was attached for Intelligence Duties to Lieutenant Colonel A.C. Newman's Headquarters during Operation Chariot, the raid at St.
THOMAS, Gareth
Marine
P059345A
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Gareth Thomas was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 4.
The book 'Target Basra' author Michael Rossiter.
THOMAS, Thomas
Lieutenant
45RM Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Thomas Thomas was seconded to the Royal Marines from the South Africa Union Defence Force.
THOMPSON, John Edwin
Captain
138288
No 6 Commando
South Wales Borderers
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Thompson, No.6 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished servce during operations in Normandy on 7 June 1944. He was in command of a force of three Troops that launched an attack against an enemy strongpoint at Amfreville. He also served in No.4 Commando.
- 1956 appointed Headmaster of Keswick School.
TOMLINSON, Matthew Robert
Warrant Officer Class 2
P049020H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Military Cross (MC)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Acting Colour Sergeant Matthew Tomlinson RM was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Iraq during an attachment to the 3rd Light Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps, in 2005.
TOWNSEND, Eric
Captain
107206
Middle East Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Eric Townsend M.D. R.A.M.C. attached to the Middle East Commando was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Egypt [1]. In 1944 he additionally received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Italy [2].
Recommendation for M.C.
TUFNELL, Kenneth Edward Mortimer
Captain (later Major)
23953
No 8 Commando
Grenadier Guards
Military Cross (MC)
15 February 1943 Tunisia 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards awarded the Military Cross having left the Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
TULLOCH, John Alexander
Captain
291123
45RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Tulloch, R.A.M.C., joined 45RM Commando as Medical Officer in September 1944 [1]. He was awarded the Military Cross [2] in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during the advance from Brachterbeek to Linne, Holland, on the 23rd January 1945 [3].
Sources
TURNBULL, John Hugh Stephenson
Major
72893
No 1 Commando
Gordon Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Major John Turnbull MC and bar assumed command of No 1 Commando at Myebon on the 10th February 1945 after the departure of Lt. Col. K.R.S. Trevor [view]. [1].
- 1943 (Temporary Captain) awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa. [2].
VEALE, Steven Edmond
Sergeant
P044349W
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Steven Veale was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2007.
Source
London Gazette Supp. 58633, page 3613.
Source
London Gazette Supp. 58633, page 3613.
VICE, Paul Anthony
Corporal
P057946N
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Paul Vice was awarded the Military Cross in recognitio
VOURCH, Francis Joseph Marie
Captain (later Commandant)
5608FN40
No 10 Commando
No 4 Commando
Free French Forces
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Francis Vourch, 8 Troop (French), was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations at Cherbourg, France.
Recommendation
VOURCH, Guy
Captain
52822
No 10 Commando
No 4 Commando
Free French Forces
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Guy Vourch, No.10 (Inter Allied) Commando (French) attached No.4 Commando, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe.
Recommendation
WAKELING, James Dennis
Acting Temporary Major
40RM Commando
43RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Major James Wakeling, 40RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for great courage and exemplary behaviour whilst carrying out commando operations under heavy enemy fire off the Yugoslavian coast [1][2].
Recommendation
"3/4 June 1944 Brac.
WALDIE, Robert Gibson
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
126151
No 3 Commando
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Robert Waldie, 2 troop, was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in 1943 at Termoli, Italy.
Recommendation
WALL, Patrick Henry Bligh
Captain (Acting Major)
48RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Reserve Decoration (RD)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Acting Major Patrick Wall was awarded the Military Cross [1] for bravery and great devotion to duty on 20/21st April 1945 whilst second in command of No.48 RM Commando and leading a patrol across the River Maas in the Biesbosch area of the Netherlands [2].
WALTON, Dennis Harding
Major
47RM Commando
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Major Dennis Walton died [1] at Fecamp, Normandy, when on reconnaisance his jeep ran over a mine.
WAND-TETLEY, Peter Michael
Lieutenant (later Captain)
6463867
143484
No 7 Commando
Middle East Commando
Wiltshire Regiment
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
19 October 1939 attested into the Honorable Artillery Company [1].
26 April 1940 to 168th Infantry O.C.T.U. [1].
17 August 1940 commissioned Second Lieutenant, Wiltshire Regiment [1][2].
1941 attached No.3 Special Service Battalion embarked for the Middle East with Layforce [3].
WARDLE, Arthur
Acting Captain
3659845 & 288231
No 2 Commando
No 3 Commando
South Lancashire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Sergeant Arthur Wardle, 4 Troop No.2 Commando, was one of the Commando contingent on Motor Launch ML 443 during the St Nazaire raid, March 1942 (Operation Chariot). Evacuated back to the the UK after the raid [1][2].
- December 1942, Troop Sergeant Major, 2 Troop No. 2 Commando [3].
WATSON, John Matthew
Acting Corporal
P054799D
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Marine John Watson was awarded the M.C.in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011.
WATSON, William Humphreys
Known as:
Bill or Tiger
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].
WATTS, Peter Raymond
Corporal
P046870J
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Peter Watts was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 4.
The book 'Target Basra' author Mike Rossiter.
WEBB, Gordon Geoffrey Henry
Captain
927568 & 126230
No 4 Commando
Royal Artillery
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
Gordon Webb was called up for military service as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery on the 9th September 1939. However in 1936 at Trinity College he had completed the requirements necessary for the Officers Training Corps and was therefore eligible for consideration for a commission which he received [1][2].
WEBB, Michael Hinton
Captain (later Honorary Major)
242138
419010
No 2 Commando
South African Union Defence Force
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Captain Michael Webb, M.C., No.2 Commando, was awarded a Bar to his Military Cross for gallantry during operations at Spilje, Albania (Operation Healing 2) [1][1a].
Recommendation [1a].
WESLEY, Edward Alfred Wellesley
Lieutenant (later Captain)
2889509
305003
SBS
Gordon Highlanders
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Edward Wesley serving at the time in 2 S.B.S. was granted an immediate emergency commission and appointed Second Lieutenant on the 6 December 1943 [1]. He was retained within 2 S.B.S. and then proceeded overseas to Supreme Allied Command, South East Asia (S.A.C.S.E.A.) [2].
WESTLEY, Eric Roy
Captain
229030
No 3 Commando
Royal Artillery and South Staffordshire Regiment
Military Cross (MC)
Bar to the Military Cross
Captain Eric Roy Westley was in command of 3 troop during the attack on Le Plein, Normandy, where he was wounded in the hand, but rejoined the troop immediately after medical treatment in the field.
WESTON, John Culpeper
Major
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Captain John Weston was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in support of operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24th June 1965 to 23rd December 1965.
Recommendation
"On the 12th September a reconnaissance patrol from 'C' Company of 40 Commando discovered a platoon of Indonesians in position on the Sarawak Border.
WETTON, Christopher Steven
Corporal
P054289T
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Christopher Wetton was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
WHITFIELD, Guy Faulkener
Captain
143475
No 2 Commando
King's Shropshire LI and Reconnaissance Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Guy Faulkener Whitfield was commissioned into the
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
RM Commando Service in WW2
WILLEY, Simon
Corporal
P056153P
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Corporal Simon Willey was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished serv
WILLIAMS, Mark George
Marine
30031388
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Mark Williams was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [1].
Extract from the MOD release
WILLS, Richard Lloyd Joseph
Captain
129346
No 3 Commando
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Captain Richard Wills was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service during operations at Dieppe 19 August 1942 during which he was shot in the neck and became a prisoner of war [1][1a][2]. There is an additional reference to this in our entry for Gunner Hubert Wadsworth [view....].
WILTON, Hugo
Acting Corporal
P061546S
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Corporal Hugo Wilton was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during the period 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017.
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 62283, page 8432.
WINSER, David Michael De Reuda
Known as:
Doc Winser
Lieutenant
305697
48RM Commando
Royal Army Medical Corps
Military Cross (MC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
David Winser, known as 'Doc' Winser, died during operations at Walcheren.
WISEMAN, Richard Edward
Acting Sergeant
P054464P
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Sergeant Richard Wiseman was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
Source
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