BIRD, Stephen Alun

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Rank: 
Sergeant RM (later Army Major)
Unit / Base: 
'3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service Number: 
PO36027S and 537073
Honours & Awards: 
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Stephen Bird was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service Northern Ireland [1].
  • Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service Northern Ireland [2].
  • Sergeant RM, later transferred to Army and commissioned. Retired rank Major [3].  
  • 06.11.1990 - British Empire Medal (Military Division) for meritorious service Northern Ireland [4].
  • 14.11.1995 - Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service Northern Ireland [5]. 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 50890, p. 5013 dated 14 April 1987.
[2] London Gazette 50486, p. 5187.
[3] Maj (retd) Setphen Alun Bird.
[4] London Gazette 52324, p.17200.
[5] London Gazette 54212, p.15368.
 
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RM Commandos 1946 - present
Northern Ireland

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