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WALTERS, Peter

Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Lieutenant Peter Walters aged 26 was wounded 12 December 1962 during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarawak.

Sources
Dundee Courier, 13 Dec.1962, page 7.

WANT, Thomas Alfred

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
PO/X 3951
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Thomas Want 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.
Recommendation

WARD, David, J.T.

Marine
P059829X
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Mne. David Ward was serving on HMS Albion at the time of his death. He had been diagnosed with depression and tragically took his own life. David graduated as a Royal Marine in July 2002.  He served with 42 Commando RM and the UKLFCSG, and his service included Northern Ireland and Iraq.

WARD, Ronald

Marine
CH/X 118875
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Ronald Ward died from accidental gunshot wounds in Haifa.
 
Sources
AFMROH.
Registers of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
 

WARD, Steven

Major
P046163L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Source: London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.

WARREN, Paul

Mne Paul Warren 40 Commando
Marine
P064885K
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Paul Warren, Charlie Company, was injured in an explosion when Patrol Base Airport Lounge was attacked by insurgents. Despite being given immediate first aid by his comrades, Marine Warren’s injuries proved to be fatal.
 

WASSALL, Joseph Desmond

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

WATERS, Lee John

Colour Sergeant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Colour Sergeant Lee John Waters, Recce Troop, was shot three times while on tour in Afghanistan; in the face, in his left hand, and in his left foot [Source: MOD].

WATERS, Peter, S.

Lieutenant Peter S. Waters 42 Commando
Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Lieutenant Peter Waters, second in command Lima Company, was wounded in the hostage rescue at Limbang, Malaysia, on 12 December 1962. 

Sources
CVA Gallery photos of the unveiling of the Memorial Plaque at Limbang.
 

WATKINS, David Alfred

Acting Colour Sergeant
P023317B
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Acting Colour Sergeant David Watkins, HMS Fearless, received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct in recognition of service in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134, page 12844.

WATLOW, J.T.

Marine
PO/X.5900
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Watlow received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during t

WATSON, Andrew Philip

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

WATSON, H.

Marine
PO/X122871
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

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

WATSON, Maurice

Marine
PO/X 124306(T)
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Maurice Watson died of injuries sustained in a road accident in Hong Kong.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
 

WATSON, R.H.

Marine
PLY/X4309
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Police). Awaiting draft to the Far East.

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

WATSON, Richard John

Mne. Richard Watson 42 Commando
Marine
P062466D
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Richard Watson died during operations in Afghanistan. Elements from the UK Task Force were patrolling to the north of Now Zad, a district in the North of Helmand, when they came under attack from Taliban forces. During the contact Marine Watson was hit by small arms fire and fatally woun

WATSON, Stanley Mark

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

WATT, Andrew

Corporal
P055489A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Andrew Watt received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.

WATTS, Ernest John

Marine
PLY/X 112206
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Ernest Watts died of acute meningitis at the 28th Indian General Hospital, Hong Kong.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.

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.

WEAVER, Kevin William

Corporal
P043315K
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal Kevin Weaver died as a result of head injuries received in a criminal assault upon him in Plymouth on 2 March 2000. Married with a baby daughter, Corporal Weaver had served in the Corps for 17 years.
 
Sources

WEBB, Adrian, C.

Captain
P048900U
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer Class 2 Adrian Webb received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
  • 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].

WEBB, E.H.

Corporal
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Corporal E.H. Webb was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

WEBSTER, Thomas

Corporal
P059916A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Thomas Webster received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.

WEDDERBURN, David

Corporal
PO44304V
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Corporal David Wedderburn was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field, dated 20th June 1994.
 
Sources
London Gazette 54212, page 15370.
 

WELCH, Simon Grant

Sergeant
PO46983T
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service

Sergeant Simon Welch received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1998 to 31st March 1999.

Source
London Gazette 55651, page 11554.

WELLS, Bernard

Colour Sergeant (Local Warrant Officer 2)
PO27060W
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Bernard Wells received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st May 1982 to 31st July 1982 [1].

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

WHAPHAM, R.A.

Marine
PO/X.2634
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Whapham 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.

WHEELER, Alfred

Quartermaster Sergeant
PO/X 5243
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Quartermaster Sergeant Alfred Wheeler, HQ 3 Commando Brigade, died during operations in Cyprus. He and Mne. Blakeway both perished from exposure on anti-terrorist operations after their vehicle fell into a deep gully in the Troodos Mountains during a blizzard [1][1a].

WHITE, Bruce Kennard

Acting Colour Sergeant
P033228M
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Colour Sergeant Bruce White received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1992.
 
Sources
London Gazette 53086, page 17976.

WHITE, Grant Ian

Sergeant
P043994T
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Grant White received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1999.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 55819, page 4251.
 

WHITE, Jon

Captain
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Captain Jon White, Recce Troop Commander, was severely injured when he stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol with 40 Commando Royal Marines in 2010 during Operation Herrick 12, at Sangin, Afghanistan. Jon lost both his legs above the knee, and his right arm at the elbow.

WHITE, Mark

Marine
P039455U
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Mark White RM died at the scene of a road traffic accident in Plymouth. Marine Bevan RM died 11 days later from the injuries he received.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Staffordshire Sentinel, 30 June 1981, p5.
Naval History Website.
 

WHITEHEAD, Andrew Francis

Lieutenant Colonel
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Whitehead, commanding 45 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions during operations on the Falkland Islands. He also recieved a Mention in Despatches during operations in Northern Ireland.

WHITELEY, Christopher Vivian

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

WHITHAM, David Glyn

Marine
RM 16250
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine David Whitham died near Akanthou in the Karpas Peninsula during operations in Cyprus. He and Sgt. David Baldwin were killed when their patrol landed by helicopter and came under ‘friendly fire’.
 

WHITING, John

Sergeant
PO/X 4066
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Sergeant John 'Jack' Whiting was awarded the Bronze Star 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

WHYSALL, Michael Colin

Marine
P031493A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Michael Whysall received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st February 1977 to 30th April 1977.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 47317, page 11401.

WIGLEY, Jonathan

Mne Jonathan Wigley 45 Commando
Marine
P060782P
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Jonathan Wigley died as a result of injuries sustained while on an Afghan and UK Task Force force operation on the outskirts of the village of Garmsir, to dislodge Taliban forces who had been responsible for attacks on the town in recent days.

WILD, Leslie

Captain
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.

WILKIE, Ian James

Colour Sergeant
PO25740C
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Ian Wilkie received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of  service in Northern Ireland [1]. 15 June 1991 awarded the British Empire Medal [2].
 
Sources

WILKINSON, John

Sergeant
P025916K
Royal Marines
Died in service
Sergeant John Wilkinson, a Platoon Weapons Instructor (PW1) at RM Reserve Bristol, died in a road traffic collision [1][2] . 
 
Sources
[1] AFM ROH.
[2] Andy Holloway. WO2 RM.
 

WILLASEY-WILSEY, Anthony Patrick

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

WILLIAMS, K.J.T.

Corporal
PO/X5580
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine K.J.T. Williams from Neath, Glamorgan, was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

WILLIAMS, Mark

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

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

WILLIAMS, Richard Peter

Lieutenant Colonel
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Rick Williams, 40 Commando RM, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) for meritorious service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 November 1979 to 31 January 1980.
1967 - joined as 8 Troop Commander.

WILLIAMS, Robert

Corporal
RM 9351
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.

WILLS, Terrance John

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

WILSON, A. Derek

Sergeant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
From Fintry, Stirlingshire. Active service included Northern Ireland and the Falklands. 13 September 1980 awarded the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal whilst a Corporal for saving the life of another mountaineer Tent Peak Himachal Pradesh India.

WILSON, David

Marine
P037820V
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine David Wilson from Fife, Scotland, died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands. Son of David and Charlotte Wilson.

WILSON, David

Major
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major David Wilson received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 51087, page 12661 dated 13 October 1987.

WILSON, David McDonald

Marine David Wilson 45 Commando
David Wilson 45 Commando
Marine
RM 21814
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine David Wilson aged 18, a radio operator with 'X' Company, was shot and killed during operations in the Radfan Mountains about 60 miles north of Aden [1][2][3].
Obituary in the Globe and Laurel [2].

WILSON, Frank

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine Frank Wilson served in Korea with 41 Independent Commando RM. A former pupil of Trinity School and Sea Cadet, he was the only son of Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson of 24 Clare Road, Halifax.

WILSON, J.M.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine J.M. Wilson was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

WILSON, K.

Marine
PO/X115524
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.
 

WILSON, Kenneth, F.

Marine
RM 24749
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Wilson from Liverpool serving in 'Z' Company of 45 Commando received a Commander in Chief's Commendation for Bravery for disarming an armed terrorist on 3 November 1967 during operations in Aden. In July 1971 aged 23 he was a member of the Royal Marines Motor Cycle Display Team

WILSON, Maurice Albert

Marine
RM 18459
43 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Maurice Wilson died at Newton Abbot  Hospital, Devon, from injuries received in a road traffic collision whilst off duty. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the Inquest.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

WILSON, Paul Kevin

Marine
P040423E
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Paul Wilson, attached H.M.S. Broadsword, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

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

WINSLOW, Edward James

Corporal
P060566H
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Edward Winslow received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.

WINTER, Brian

Sergeant
PO27405X
845 Naval Air Sqn
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Sergeant Brian Winter was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12858.

WINTER, Danny

Cpl dan Winter 45 Commando
Corporal
P054090C
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Danny Winter died in an explosion while taking part in a joint operation with a Danish Battle Group and the Afghan National Army north east of Gereshk in central Helmand.

WITHERS, Richard Reginald

Marine
P057029L
RM Armoured Support Group
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Marine Richard Withers was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.

Source
London Gazette 58776, page 11242.

WOLLEY, T.

Marine
PLY/X104072
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.

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

WONNACOTT, Kenneth John

Colour Sergeant
P040713S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Colour Sergeant Kenneth Wonnacott received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service 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]

WOOD, Gerrard

Marine
P063555H
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Gerrard Wood was awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2012.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 60456, page 5738.
 

WOODWARD, K.A.

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

WOOLDRIDGE, Royston

Marine
RM 9402
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Royston Wooldridge from Stourbridge, Worcestershire, died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
AFM ROH.
British Korean Veterans Assn. website.
Devon Heritage website.

WOOLMAN, Tudor Lloyd

Sergeant
RM24345
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Tudor Woolman, 42 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Aden in 1967 [1].
Recommendation

WOTHERSPOON, David

Marine
30005410
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine David Wotherspoon received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 62052, page 17278.

WRAY, Adrian David

Brigadier
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Colonel Adran Wray received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey [1].
  • 18 January 1988 to 16 November 1990 (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].

WRIGHT, B.G.T.

Corporal
CH/X103932
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Available for Drafting. Waiting OCTU.

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

WRIGHT, Gary

Mne. Gary Wright 45 Commando
Marine
P060995S
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Gary Wright died as a result of injuries sustained when a suicide-borne improvised explosive device detonated next to the vehicle in which he was patrolling in Lashkar Gah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
 

WRIGHT, James Robert

Mne James Wright 42 Commando
Marine
30071798
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine James Wright, Juliet Company, died during operations as part of Combined Force Nad ‘Ali (North), Helmand. His patrol was involved in a significant engagement with insurgents in the Shpazh Gerebian area of Nad ‘Ali district. After being pinned down by accurate fire for several hours, the

WRIGHT, Robert

Marine
RM 8227
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine Robert Wright died of encephalitis in Malaya. He was buried in Batu Gajah, later exhumed, cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to UK.

Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.

WRIGHT, Robert David

Sergeant
P027999Q
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Robert Wright received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

WRIGHT, Simon Michael

Warrant Officer Class 1 (later Major)
P044966T
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Corporal Simon Wright was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal on the 11th May 1993 in recognition of his gallantry in Northern Ireland [1].

WRIGHT-HIDER, Simon

Corporal
P063295W
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Corporal Simon Wright-Hider was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011. 
 
Source
London Gazette 60095, page 5848.
 

WYETH, Kenneth

Marine
RM 8784
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine Kenneth Wyeth from Plumstead, London, died whilst a prisoner of war having been captured during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea on 29 November 1950.

WYNNE-POTTS, John

Also seen as: 
POTTS, J.W.
Lieutenant (later Major)
42RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Served with 42RM Commando in Burma. Remained in military service post war. 1964 Major and Deputy Assistant Military Secretary to His Excellency The Governor and Commander in Chief Gibraltar. 1 January 1969 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).

WYNTER, J.E.

Colour Sergeant
RM12311
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines

1970 HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Sources
Globe and Laurel magazine Oct. 1970.

YOUNG, Everett

Colour Sergeant
P023189T
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Everett Young, 3 Cdo. Bde R.M., Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre (M&AWC), received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service in operations on the Falkland Islands, during the period 20 May - 17 June 1982.
 

YOUNG, Peter Shand

Corporal
RM 9957
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Corporal Peter Young received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, November 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

YOUNGHUSBAND, Michael Dean

LCpl Younghusband RM
Lance Corporal
30136233
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lance Corporal Michael Younghusband died whilst crossing a railway line in the early hours of December 10th. He had completed his training at the CTCRM in October 2012 and joined 42 Commando.  In 2014 he moved to the Commando Logistic Regt. RM at Chivenor.

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