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JEFFERY, Reginald

Lance Corporal
RM 20777
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Reginald Jeffery from Penzance died whilst deployed to Aden [1][2].  He was part of a training party that accidentally strayed across into Yemen and was ambushed.

JENKINS, Gareth Stuart

Lieutenant
30078014
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant Gareth Jenkins RM died while conducting Officer training at the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines Lympstone, during the 30 Miler Commando Test on Dartmoor training area.
 
Sources

JENKINS, Gwyn

General
N028429W
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

JENNINGS, Frank

Marine
PLY/X 1997
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Frank Jennings died in service whilst deployed overseas, cause of death not known to this archive  [Source: AFM ROH].
 

JENNINGS, Richard

Mne Richard Jennings 42 Commando
Marine
RM 19233
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Richard Jennings, Lima Coy., from Bourne Lincolnshire, was one of five commandos who died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.

JEX, David William

Sergeant
PO22802A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant David Jex received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978.
 
Sources
London Gazette 47643, page 11153.
 

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.
 

JOBBINS, Paul Anthony

Colonel
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Reserve Decoration (RD)
Colonel Paul Jobbins, O.B.E., R.D *., RM Reserves, was awarded the George Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2004 [1].
 
Citation

JOHNSTON, Brian Ronald

Acting Colour Sergeant
PO23116X
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Acting Colour Sergeant Brian Johnston died during operations in the Falklands. He was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal.

JOHNSTON, Sydney, C.

Sydney Johnston 41 Independent Commando RM
Corporal
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Corporal Sydney Johnston was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Report with image in the Belfast Telegraph 7 December 1950, p4 [Linked Content below].

JOLE, Leslie Hugh

Captain Leslie Jole MC
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, Adrian Brian

Sergeant
P0466197D
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Sergeant Adrian Jones was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services at sea during the period 1st October 2005 to 31st March 2006.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58092, page 12273.

JONES, Alan

RSM Alan Jones 45 Commando
WO1 Regimental Sergeant Major
PO23068Y
45 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Bar to the British Empire Medal
Enlisted Royal Marines in 1964. Served with 40 Commando in Singapore, Borneo, Malaya, and Hong Kong. Served with 41 Commando in Malta with deployments for exercises / operations to Corsica, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Sardinia, and Florida.

JONES, Ethan

Ethan Jones
Marine Recruit
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Marine Recruit Ethan Jones, 282 Troop, died in a training accident whilst practising an assault from a landing craft on Tregantle beach, Cornwall. He was in the last phase of the 32 weeks training.
 

JONES, Hefin

Colour Sergeant
P048583J
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
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.

JONES, Huw David

Captain Huw David Jones, Comacchio Company RM
Captain
N020485E
Comacchio Coy. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Captain Huw David Jones died during diving training near Dundee.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Globe and Laurel Sep-Oct 1982 edition.
[Image] His granddaughter Imogen Jones.

JONES, James

Marine
RM 8835
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Marine James Jones was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 3 Commando Brigade operations at Perak, Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952.

JONES, John Patrick

Marine (Acting Sergeant)
RM 8119
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.

Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

JONES, John Stuart

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

JONES, Michael Peter

Corporal
P056581H
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Michael Jones died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He joined the Royal Marines aged 18 on 8 February 1999. Through eight years of meritorious service, he served on operations in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. [Source: MOD]

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.

JONES, Peter Raymond

Marine Peter Raymond Jones 41 Commando
Marine
RM 8682
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Silver Star (USA)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Peter Jones, from Penarth, Wales, died during an amphibious operational landing from the USS Perch on the coast above Hungnam and west of Tanchon.

JONES, R.L.

Marine
PLY/X1535
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Driving and Maintenance Course. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

JONES, Robert Daniel

Warrant Officer Class 2
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer Class 2 Robert Jones received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
 
Sources

JORDAN, H.

Marine
CH/X110892
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

JOYCE, Philip

Lieutenant Colonel
N028381C
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Philip Joyce was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2011.
 
Sources
London Gazette 59808, page B5 (Her Majesty's Birthday Honours.)
 

JUSTICE, David James

Colour Sergeant
P047324P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Colour Sergeant David Justice died of natural causes. As a vehicle mechanic he had served with most of the commando groups in the UK, including exercises and operations in Croatia, Germany, Norway, Northern Ireland, and  Iraq.  

KEELING, Andrew Myles

Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Major General Andrew Myles Keeling C.B.E. was appointed C.B. on 11th June 1994 [1].
  • 13 October 1987(Lieutenant Colonel)(Local Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

KELSEY, P.R.

Sergeant
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Sergeant Kelsey, 40 Commando RM, received the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland's commendation for operational service of a high standard during his tour.
 
Sources
J.C.Beadle, The Light Blue Lanyard, p.313.
 

KEMP, Dylan James

Marine
30009342
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Dylan James Kemp took his own life at his home after returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Lt Col Charlie Stickland, commanding officer of 42 Commando Royal Marines, said: "He was always at the fore of any activity and a respected member of the team."
 

KENNY, Brian Charles

Marine (Acting Corporal)
P026796G
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Acting Corporal Brian Kenny was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1973. 
 
Source
London Gazette 46155, page 15023.
 

KENYON, Eric

Marine
RM 20148
41 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Eric Kenyon, married and from Halifax, died at West Cornwall Hospital Penzance.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Indices.
 

KEYES, David Charles

Marine
RM8028
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine David Keyes was killed during operations in Malaya when ambushed in a jeep along the Tapah-Chenderiang Road in Perak at Tapah Road Station near Ipoh. Buried in Batu Gajah (later exhumed, cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to UK). Also killed was Marin

KIERANS, Gerald

Gerald Kierans on HMS Bulwark
Marine
RM 16941
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Gerald Kierans, Lima Company, from Widnes, was one of five commandos who died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.

Sources
AFM ROH.
[Image] His sister Estelle Hart.

KIMMIS, Gary Robert

Marine
P043298E
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Gary Kimmis received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 51733, page 5813 dated 15 May 1989.
 

KING, Geoffrey

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Geoffrey King from Shipley was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

KING, Henry George

Corporal (T) (Acting Sergeant)
CH.X.4255
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.

Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

KING, R.A.

Marine
CH/X3531
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

KITE, Colin Luther

Colour Sergeant
P032575L
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Colour Sergeant Colin Kite died in a road traffic accident in Scotland whilst travelling home to Arbroath.

Sources
AFM ROH.
Sherryl Hancock (Welfare Officer at Condor at the time).
 

KNIGHT, James

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
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.

KNIGHT, Shane Lee

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

KNIGHTS, Terry Robert

Corporal
P051200Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
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

KNOWLES, William

Marine
RM 8052
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine William Knowles received a Mention in Despatches  in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period from 1st January to 30th June, 1952.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

LAMB, Ernest

Marine
RM 7798
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Ernest Lamb died of wounds received during an ambush at Perak. His ashes were repatriated after cremation at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur.

Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.
RM Historical Group.

LAMB, Kenneth

Mne Kenneth Lamb 45 Commando
Marine
RM 14427
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Kenneth Lamb died during operations in Cyprus. He was accidentally shot and killed on anti-terrorist operations in the Troodos Mountains during the Cyprus emergency. They were reinforcing a Greek Police Station in Agros at the time. 
 

LAMB, Peter Ralph

Major (Local Lieutenant Colonel)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Peter Lamb, HQ Commando Forces RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic [1].
  • 17th June 1989 (Major) (Local Lt. Col) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

LAMB, Richard

Lance Corporal
P057111G
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Lance Corporal Richard Lamb died of injuries sustained in road traffic accident at Bassingham, Lincolnshire.  

Sources
AFM ROH.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug.2007.
Special Forces ROH website.

LANE, Roger Guy Tyson

Brigadier
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Roger Lane received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1980 [1].
  • 1990 he received a second Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

LANG, Dennis Charles

Colour Sergeant Lang 45 Commando
Colour Sergeant
PO36530N
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery

Colour Sergeant Dennis Lang received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery following a traffic accident in Norway on 18th January 1999.
Extract from the Globe and Laurel

LANGDALE, Andrew John

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

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.

LANGTON, Henry

Corporal
CH/X 4045
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Henry Langton 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. 
Extract from the Liverpool Echo

LANSDOWNE, Arthur John

Marine
RM 9043
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Marine Arthur Lansdowne was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished services during operations in the Korean war.
 
Sources

LASKI, Michael

Mne. Michael Laski 45 Commando
Marine
P064386J
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Michael Laski died of the wounds he sustained in action on 23 February 2009 to the north of Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan. He passed away peacefully at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham on 25 February 2009 with his family beside him.

LAW, Geoffrey

Marine
RM 24881
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
6 September 1966 joined Royal Marines; 1968 posted 7 Troop  'M' Company, 42 Commando RM; deployed Singapore, Malaya, and Australia; July 1969 returned to UK and posted 5 Troop 'F' Company, 41 Commando RM at Bickleigh; 1969/70 two tours of duty in Northern Ireland; deployed to Malta (Q.M's  Depa

LAW, S.

Sergeant
PO23247K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines

45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
 
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.

LAWRENCE, Philip

Sergeant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
In 1966 Sergeant Philip Lawrence, the first N.C.O. in the Royal Marines to be a pilot, joined the Royal Marine Air Troop in Borneo working alongside Lieutenant Cameron RM and Lieutenant Gregson RN in support of 42 Commando RM.
 
Source

LAWS, Kenneth

Marine
RM 15760
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Kenneth Laws died in service cause unknown to this archive. He is believed to have served with 40 Commando RM in the Brunei and Borneo campaigns c.1962-1966. 

[Sources:  AFM ROH / royal-marines.net website]

LAWTON, Peter

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

LAYTON, David William

Warrant Officer Class 2
P045089F
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer 2 David Layton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
 
Sources

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.

LAZENBY, David Ian

Sergeant
PO25993A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
45 Commando Group.
GOC Northern Ireland Commendation for distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1981.
Recce Troop, Falklands War.
 
Sources
Globe and Laurel March / April 1982 edition.

LEACH, Dennis Alfred

Corporal
P028362E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Dennis Leach was killed by the blast from an an IRA bomb hidden at an observation post at Drummuckavall, Northern Ireland. Also killed was Marine Michael Southern. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

LEACH, Peter James

Sergeant Peter Leach DSM RM
Sergeant
PO31491S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant Peter Leach was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for operations in the South Atlantic during the defence of South Georgia.
Citation

LEAR, Jonathan James Bailey

Major
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Joined the Royal Marines aged 20. Awarded the King's Badge for the most outstanding recruit. Featured in the BB2 documentary Behind the Lines and later in the Commando TV series which documented the training for the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre RM.

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].

LEE, Oliver Andrew

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

LEE, Rexley Hugh Edwin

Rexley Lee 3 Cdo Bde RM
Marine
PO/X 5904
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Rexley Lee died at the Royal Naval Hospital, Hong Kong, as a result of an accidental gunshot wound to the abdomen. Son of Mr. And Mrs. E.A. Lee of Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire.
 
Sources
CWGC.

LEEMING, Robert Arthur

Sergeant
PO25875E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Robert Leeming died during operations on the Falkland Islands. He was part of a returning patrol from 45 Commando when they were mistaken by British forces for the enemy. He was killed along with Cpl. Peter Fitton, Cpl. Andy Uren, and Mne. Keith Phillips.

LESLIE, Paul Elliot

Marine
P057607E
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Paul Leslie died in a traffic accident In California whilst deployed there on exercise.  [Source: AFM ROH / Report on the inquest, North Wales Daily Post 19th Sept 2003]
 

LESLIE, William John

Sergeant
P023234T
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant William Leslie was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation

LETCHFORD, Andrew Campbell

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

LEVERS, Kenneth Owen

Sergeant (Acting Colour Sergeant)
PLY/X1221
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Signals Group, 3 Commando Brigade RM.
RN Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1950.
 
Sources
UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 / National Archives file ADM171/153.
 

LEWIS, James Austin Ellery

Lieutenant Colonel
N029581J
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2002 commissioned into the Royal Marines.
June 2021 appointed Commanding Officer 42RM Commando.
Awarded O.B.E. (Military Division).
 
Sources
London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.

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.
 

LEWIS, William David Paul

Sergeant
P028215X
SBS
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant William Lewis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations on the night of 21 May 1982 against enemy held positions at Fanning Head, near San Carlos, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources

LILLEY, P.

Marine
PO/X114610
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LIMB, Thomas James

Captain
30039570
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain Thomas Limb, Troop Commander, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his leadership and dedication in training and mentoring the Afghan Police Force in his isolated check point in the face of continuous insurgent threats to coalition forces

LINDOW, Robert Snee

Robert_Snee_Lindow_RM
Marine
CH/X.4454
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Enlisted RM 1945. Qualified SC3 (Swimmer-Canoeist)1950. Qualified SC2 1951 (SBS). Posted Rhine Squadron for 10 months. Released to Reserve 1958.
Service
12.11.1945 Newcastle-on-Tyne enlisted Royal Marines.

LISON, Adam

Corporal
P058086L
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Adam Lison received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
 
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10412.

LISTER, Adrian Thomas

Acting Colour Sergeant
P051203X
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Acting Colour Sergeant Adrian Lister was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of  gallant and distinguished service in the field in 2011. 
 
Source
London Gazette 60095, page 5851.
 

LITSTER, Alan

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

LITTLEWOOD, Peter

Sergeant
RM 17064
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Peter Littlewood from Exeter was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the South Arabian Federation.
Recommendation

LIVINGSTONE, Alan James

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

LIVINGSTONE, Scott

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

LLEWELLYN, Gregory

Corporal
P058989B
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Corporal Gregory Llewellyn received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 59182, page 15643.
 

LLOYD, Alan James

Marine
RM18579
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Passed for duty with 721 King's Squad on 12 February 1960. Deployments included Aden and Dar es Sallam. Married Beryl in December 1962 and they had two sons, Ian and Glyn.
 
Source: Obituary in the Globe and Laurel May/June 2023.

LLOYD, B.J.

Colour Sergeant
RM14847
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines

1970 HQ Commando Forces awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Sources
Globe and Laurel magazine Oct. 1970.

LLOYD, J.P.

Petty Officer
41 Ind. Cdo. RM

Petty Officer J.P. Lloyd, attached to 41 Independent Commando, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

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.

LOCKE, Reginald Charles

Colour Sergeant
RM 9137
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Reginald Locke received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Borneo Territories during the period 24th December 1962 to 23rd June 1963.
 
Sources

LOCKETT, W.A.

Sergeant
PLY/X4233
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Course at the CBTC. Available for Drafting. 

Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.

LOCKWOOD, Neville, A.

Second Lieutenant
30010243
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
2/Lieut. Neville Lockwood died whilst serving at the Commando Training Centre RM.  He joined the Royal Marines as an officer in Sept. 2007 and had completed 17 weeks of Young Officer training. He had previously served in both the RNR and the RMR.  

LOUDOUN, Robert Beverley

Capt. Robert Loudoun 43RM Commando
Captain (later Major General)
43RM Commando
45RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Educated at University College School in Hampstead. Joined the Royal Marines in 1940 aged 18. Promoted Lance Corporal before being commissioned. Served with 3 Battalion RM which was disbanded 1 August 1943 on formation of 43RM Commando. Officer Commanding 'C' Troop.

LOVE, Michael David

Corporal
P035079S
846 Naval Air Sqn.
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Died on active service
Corporal Michael Love, RM, 846 Naval Air Squadron, was killed in a helicopter crash due to a bird strike in the Falklands. 
Citation for the DSM

LOVELOCK, Richard Benjamin

Lieutenant Colonel
N023425J
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lovelock was awarded the Bronze Star Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Iraq.
 
Source

LOWE, Peter

Marine
RM11850
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Royal Marines 1952 to 1959. Royal Fleet Reserve 1959 to 1964.
Timeline
28.04.1952 - posted Royal Marines, Deal.
11.07.1952 - posted RMB Eastney.
---.09.1952 - posted Infantry Training Centre RM (ITCRM).

LUCAS, Alexander James

Mne Alexander Lucas 45 Commando
Marine
P062029J
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Alexander Lucas died of wounds received in an IED explosion.  He was a specialist Royal Marine Assault Engineer and his role within Victor Company placed him at the vanguard of troop action.

LUMSDEN, Bruce John David (Lt.Col)

Colonel
40RM Commando
41RM Commando
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Major Bruce Lumsden was serving in 40 RM Commando in October 1942 [1].
  • ---.08.1943 (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 41RM Commando [2].
  • 10.09.1943 Shrapnel wounds (thigh and foot - severe) Italy [2a].

LYNCH, Paul Patrick

Brigadier
N029201P
40 Cdo. RM
30 Commando IX Group
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
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.

MABROUK, Adam

Acting Corporal
P060784W
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Adam Mabrouk received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

MACAFEE, John Leeper Anketell

Colonel John Leeper Anktell Macafee RM
Colonel
44RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Probationary Second Lieutenant Royal Marines 1 September 1934. Acting Major and Second in Command of 44RM Commando on its formation from the disbanded 3 RM Battalion in August 1943.

MACAFFER, Menzies

Corporal
P053084F
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Menzies Macaffer died at home with his family, in Ardbeg, Islay, after a period of illness.  [Sources: AFM ROH / The Herald Scotland online 15th Feb.2012.]

MACFARLANE, Walter Grant

Sergeant Walter Macfarlane 42 Commando
Sergeant
CH/X 4743
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Walter Macfarlane, Lima Coy., from Middlesborough, was one of five commandos who died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.

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].

MACKAY, William Muir

Sergeant
RM 7429
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant William Mackay received a Mention In Despatches for gallant and distinguished service during the Korean War.

Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.

MACKIE, Alastair

Sergeant
RM 15282
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Alastair Mackie was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations at Sarawak, Borneo, during the period June 1963 to September 1963.
 
Sources

MACKIE, Jason Robert Frederick

Mne Jason Mackie ASGRM
Marine
30021170
RM Armoured Support Group
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Jason Mackie was supporting IX Company of the Welsh Guards when his vehicle struck an explosive device in the Basharan area of central Helmand, Afghanistan. The explosion killed Marine Mackie instantly and also injured his crew mate. At the time of his death Marine Mackie was serving as a

MACKIN, Travis

Mne Travis Mackin 3 Commando Bde
Marine
P062780V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Travis Mackin, Communications Squadron, United Kingdom Landing Force Command Support Group, died in an ied explosion in K

MACKLIN, James

Marine
P027765H
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine James Macklin was fatally wounded whilst on patrol in North Belfast .
 

Extract from the Birmingham Daily Post - Friday 29 March 1974

MACNISH, Charles James

Charles James Macnish 42 Commando
Colour Sergeant
CH/X 4270
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal (Acting Sergeant) Charles Macnish, 'S' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952 [1][2]. 1959 Sergeant serving 40 Commando RM.

MACVICAR, Alexander

Quartermaster Sergeant
PO/X 5954
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Quartermaster Sergeant Alexander MacVicar was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service with 45 Commando in operations in the Radfan Area, Western Aden Protectorate, during the period 13 April to 15 October 1964.
 
Sources

MADDISON, John David

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

MADOC, Reginald William

Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major General Reginald Madoc D.S.O., O.B.E., was appointed C.B. on 1st January 1959 [1].
  • 1951 (Lieutenant Colonel) (42 Commando RM) appointed O.B.E. for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya [2].

MADSEN, Lars Neil

Sergeant
PO24108H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Lars Madsen received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1981.
 
Sources
London Gazette 48756, page 12635.
 

MAGOWAN, Robert Andrew

Brigadier Robert Magowan RM
Lieutenant General
N028330Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Lieutenant General Rob Magowan joined the Royal Marines in 1989. After successfully completing his training he assumed several Troop Command roles, including a tour of Northern Ireland [1].

MAGOWAN, Victor

Sergeant (Acting Quartermaster Sergeant)
PLY/X 3863
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Acting Quartermaster Sergeant Victor Magowan was awarded the British Empire Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st July - 31st December 1951.
 
Sources

MAILL, Joseph Jeremiah

Sergeant
CH/X 4248
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Sergeant Joseph Maill was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat 'V' decoration bestowed by the President of the United States of America, for gallant and distinguished service during operations in the Korean war.
 
Sources

MAINDONALD, Gersham

Corporal
CH/X 4387
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Gersham Maindonald was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during the Korean War. He had previously served with 40 Commando, Royal Marines in Palestine, 1948.
 
Sources

MALLARD, Ian Stuart

Marine
P051263C
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Ian Mallard died from acute alcohol poisoning after a party to celebrate passing his Commando training and being awarded his green beret. A verdict of accidental death was recorded by Coroner Mr Richard van Oppen at the inquest in Exmouth.

MALONE, Bradley

Marine, Acting Corporal, Bradley Malone CGC
Acting Corporal
P061156L
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Acting Corporal Bradley Malone was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2008 to 31 March 2009.
 
Sources

MANNING, Duncan

Major (later lieutenant Colonel)
N029102M
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Duncan Manning received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
 
Source
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.

MANSELL, William Bradbury

Colonel
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant William Mansell was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period 10th June  to 4th September, 1950 [1].

MANT, Douglas Edward

Corporal
PO/X 2992
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Corporal Douglas Mant was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal 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.

MANUEL, John Henry

Sgt. John Manuel
Sergeant
P048268A
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant John Manuel died whilst deployed on operations with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Group, Royal Marines. The company was conducting an operation alongside Afghan National Army troops to dominate areas posing a dangerous threat to British forces and the local Afghan population.

MARLEY, Brian

Corporal
P037723B
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Corporal Brian Marley was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 51296, page 4325 dated 12 April 1988.
 

MAROK, Jani

Colonel
N028192Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major Jani Marok received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the former Yugoslavia during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001 [1].

MARSH, Leslie George

Leslie George Marsh MC RM
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.

MARSHALL, Brian

Marine
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Educated at Sconce Hills School, Newark. Served 41 Commando and 42 Commando in the 1960's including tours in Singapore, Malaya, Borneo, and the Phillipines.
 
Sources
Article in the Newark Advertiser 3 June 1967, p1.

MARSHALL, Gordon, A.W.

Also seen as: 
MARSHALL, A.W.
Marine
CH/X116199
4 Special Service (Commando) Brigade
Royal Marines
Served in 47 and 48RM Commandos.
20 February 1946, 1 Troop 41RM Commando, awaiting draft to the Far East.
Member of the Commando Association from Pennyghael, Mull.
 
Sources

MARTIN, Bryan

Marine
RM 9394
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine Bryan Martin from Acton was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea, later confirmed a prisoner of war.

MARTIN, Ian Campbell

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

MARTIN, John Nugent

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John Martin received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1974-31st January 1975.
 
Source
London Gazette 46614, page 8051.
 

MASON, Alexander Malcolm

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

MASON, David Paul

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

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

Sources

London Gazette 63218, page N6.

MASON, Jeffrey Sinclair

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

MASSEY, Sean Sidney

Corporal
PO37846D
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Sean Massey received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 50486, page 5187 dated 15 April 1986.
 

MASTROPIETRO, Giusseppi

Colour Sergeant
P031610Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Colour Sergeant Giusseppi Mastropietro was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14 May 1991.
 

MAYFIELD, Paul

Marine
P062833B
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Paul Mayfield received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 
 
Sources
London Gazette 58396, page 10412.

MAYNARD, Paul Andrew

Paul Maynard 40 Commando
Colonel
N029377C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Colonel Paul Maynard was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 28 December 2019 [1].
  • March 2017 (Lieutenant Colonel) Officer Commanding 40 Commando RM [2].
Sources

MCANDREWS, Stephen Graham

Marine
P035645L
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Stephen McAndrews was killed during operations at San Carlos, Falkland islands, by the explosion of a bomb dropped from one of two enemy Sky Hawks that had just also bombed allied forces at Ajax Bay.
 
Sources

MCCARTHY, Peter William

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lieutenant Peter McCarthy,  'B' Troop, from Salisbury, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt. He was leading a section clearing the Customs House when killed by enemy fire

MCCOURT, Joseph

Marine
RM9046
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Joseph McCourt, from Hamilton Scotland, died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

MCCREA, Edward

Mne Edward McCrea 42 Commando
Marine
RM 17368
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Edward McCrea died when ambushed in the area of Padawan and  Bau, Sarawak, Borneo. His body was later exhumed, cremated

MCCUBBIN, John

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John McCubbin received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August to 31st October 1980.
 
Sources
London Gazette 48583, page 5527.
 

MCDERMOTT, John

Regimental Sergeant Major
RM8270
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
1 January 1970 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division). 
 
Sources
London Gazette 44999, page 24.
 

MCDOUGALL, Ian

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

MCDOWALL, David James

Sergeant
PO23444X
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)

Sergeant David McDowall was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1978 to 31st January 1979.

MCGILL, Alistair Iain

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

MCGILL, Nigel Harry Duncan

Major
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June 1952.

Sources
London Gazette 39675, page 5528.

McGLYNN, Philip

Corporal
PO29888Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Philip McGlynn was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1979.

Sources

London Gazette 48156, page 5621.

MCGOUGH, Paul

Sergeant
P043260W
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Paul McGough received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service at sea in October 2004 [1].

MCGRATH, Edward

Edward McGrath 45 Commando
Corporal
RM 16924
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Edward McGrath, from Kirkdale Liverpool, died during fighting between dissident tribesmen in the Radfan mountains. 
Obituary in the Globe and Laurel, December 1964.

MCINTOSH, Paul George

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

MCINTYRE, Mitchell

Sergeant
P022409Q
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Mitchell McIntyre received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations on the night of 11/12 June 1982 against enemy held positions on Mount Harriet, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources

MCKEAG, Jonathan

Corporal
P059060X
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Corporal Jonathan McKeag was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014.
 
Source
London Gazette 61155, page 3473.

McKEE, Cecil

Marine
RM 7137
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Cecil McKee from Belfast was reported missing during operations 29 November 1950 at Chosin Reservoir Korea, later reported as Prisoner of War.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

MCKEOWN, Kevin Timothy

Lieutenant
N028942K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant Kevin McKeown RM in an aircraft accident. He was a member of the newly reformed Army Air Corps Eagles helicopter display team [1][2][3]. 
Extract from Flight International 

MCKINLEY, Angus John

Sergeant
RM 10024
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Sergeant Angus McKinley was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) announced in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours list on 13 June 1964.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 43343, page 4963.

MCKINNEY, Damian Graydon Dennis

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

MCKINNEY, Mark Douglas

Major (Acting Lieutenant Colonel)
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
A/Lieutenant Colonel Mark McKinney, RM Reserve, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Liberia in 2004.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57588, page 3376.
 

MCLEAVE, R.J.

Sergeant
CH/X.3819
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant McLeave received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March 1948 and 30th July 1948.
 
Sources
London Gazette 38508, page 189.

MCLELLAND, Peter Holmes

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the Air
Captain Peter Mclelland received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in the Air in recognition of bravery whilst assisting in the air evacuation of personnel trapped by flash flooding at Boscastle, Cornwall, on 16 August 2004.
 
Sources

McLEMAN, John Gilbert

Corporal
PO27048S
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal John McLeman, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1979 to 31st January 1980.
 
Source

MCNAIR, Jonathan Robert

Acting Corporal
P061430J
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Jonathan McNair received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 April 2013 to 30 Sept. 2013.
 
Sources

McQUEEN, Benjamin David

Marine
30112763
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Benjamin McQueen drowned during a military diving exercise in Portland Harbour, Dorset. He joined the Royal Marines in September 2010 and later joined 45 Commando RM. Marine McQueen deployed to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 14.
 
Sources

McROBERT, G.J.C.H.

Bugler
PLY/X4474
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Bugler McRobert from Inverness was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Report on casualties in The Oban Times 16 December 1950, p5.
 

MCWILLIAMS, John

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

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

Source
London Gazette Notice 3956102.
 

MEACHAM, Peter George

Colour Sergeant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
2004 appointed Member of the British Empire (Civil Division). Fitter and Turner, MoD, after commando service.
 
Sources
London Gazette June 2004 HM Birthday Honours.

MEAD, Michael Edward

Corporal
RM 11157
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Michael Mead, Section Commander, No.7 Section, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1] [2].

MEAD, Nigel Dean

Mne Nigel Mead 42 Commando
Marine
30069083
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Nigel Mead, Lima Company, was fatally injured in an improvised explosive device blast during a cordon and search operation, partnered with the Afghan National Security Forces, of compounds suspected of being associated with improvised explosive device facilitation in the Loy Mandeh wadi

MEADE, Julian Charles

Sergeant
P032089B
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Julian Meade received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14th May 1991.
 

MELBOURNE, Steven

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

MELHUISH, James Ian

Sergeant
P054681M
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant James Melhuish received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

MELIA, Richard Thomas

Colour Sergeant
P061770J
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Colour Sergeant Richard Melia died in a climbing accident whilst climbing Stob Dearg's Crowberry Ridge in Glencoe, Scotland. This is the highest summit on Buachaille Etive Mòr. Previous deployments included Afghanistan and Iraq. 
 
Sources

MELLING, Harry

Marine
CH/X 3594
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Harry Melling from Liverpool died whilst a prisoner of war in Korea.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Report in the Western Evening Herald 8/12/50, p2.
Naval History.net website.

MERCHANT, Jeremy Mark

Major
P038781S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Jeremy Mark Merchant was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2002 [1].

MESSENGER, Gordon Kenneth

General
N027960S
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Bar to the Distinguished Service Order
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
General Gordon Kenneth Messenger, C.B. D.S.O. O.B.E., was appointed K.C.B. on 11 June 2016 [1].
  • 16 May 2016 promoted General and to be Vice Chief of the Defence Staff and Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The QUEEN [2].

METCALFE, Daniel

Marine Recruit
P064667V
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Recruit Daniel Metcalfe was only 4 weeks into his training after joining the Royal Marines when he was killed in a mountaineering accident on Dow Crag in Coniston 

METCALFE, Robert John

Captain
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Robert Metcalfe received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 51087, page 12661 dated 13 October 1987.
 

MIDDLETON, Alan William

Marine
PO/X 6406
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Alan Middleton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, October to December, 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

MILBURN, Joseph

Colour Sergeant
PO17536P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)

12 June 1982 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division).

Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.

MILBURN, Phillip Brian

Colour Sergeant
P048478E
Royal Marines
Died in service
CSgt. Phillip Milburn, a veteran of the Gulf War, and a senior driving instructor based at RM DIV Leconfield, was killed in a road traffic accident at the junction of Rochester Road and Darlington Lane, Stockton. 

MILLER, Andrew Peter

Sergeant
P048526D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
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.

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