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COLLEY, Robert Baden John

Acting Colour Sergeant
P054858L
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Sergeant Robert Colley was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 January to 30 September 2015. 
  • 2016 Acting Colour Sergeant.
Source

COLLINGWOOD, Frank Arthur

Quartermaster Sergeant
CH/X 2595
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Quartermaster Sergeant Frank Collingwood was awarded the B.E.M. (Military Division) for distinguished service in operations against terrorists in Cyprus between 1955 and 1956..
 
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 40987, page 653.

COLLINS, Thomas

Sergeant
P029088B
SBS
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Thomas Collins, SBS, was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation

COMBES, David Stanley

Marine
P037746K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine David Combes, attached H.M.S. Endurance, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

CONDRON, Andrew Melvin

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine Andrew Condron from Bathgate was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. Found to be a prisoner of war. 1950 to 1953 imprisoned in Camp 10 at Chonma and Camp 5, Pyuktong, North Korea.

CONWAY, Eric Ashley

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

COOK, Paul

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

COOKE, Gordon

Corporal
P024499L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Gordon Cooke, attached H.M.S. Intrepid, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

COOP, James Barry

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant James Coop, 'X' troop, was shot and killed when a patrol he was leading was ambushed about eight miles from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, by a strong force of communist terrorists. Also killed was Corporal R.T. Ryder.
 
Sources

COOPER, Robert Terence

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

COPINGER-SYMES, Rory Sandham

Brigadier
N027968X
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Captain Rory Copinger-Symes receieved the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in rendering humanitarian assistance in Sierra Leone in 1999 [1].

CORBIDGE, Stephen John

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

CORCORAN, Matthew

Marine
P062867T
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Matthew Corcoran received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2008.
 
Source
London Gazette 58999, page 4083.
 

CORNISH, A.L.

Sergeant
PLY/X.2655
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Cornish 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.

COSTLEY, William George

Sergeant
RM 12204
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant William Costley received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations in the Borneo Territories, and in supporting operations during the period 24th June to 23rd December 1964.
 
Sources

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.

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, John Albert Windsor

Marine
RM 15050
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine John Cox received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Operations in the Near East, October to December, 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

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].

COX, Simon

Lieutenant Colonel
30 Commando IX Group
Royal Marines
August 2022 appointed Commanding Officer 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group.
 
Sources
Royal Navy / MOD biography online.
 

COX, William Clive

William Cox 41 Independent Commando
Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine William Cox was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war.
Extract from the Ripley and Heanor News and Ilkeston Division Free Press

CRAWFORD, Adam Timothy Stephen

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

CRAWFORD, Wayne William

Sergeant
PO37567Y
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Wayne Crawford received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 52833, page 2579 dated 14 Feb.1992.
 

CRISP, Dominic John Delves

Captain Crisp RM
Captain
N029625N
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Captain Dominic Crisp suffered fatal head injuries in a fall at the Dewerstone on Dartmoor whilst off duty and climbing with members of his family. He died from multiple organ failure 10 days later in Plymouth's Derriford Hospital.
 

CROSKERRY, John Kevin

Marine
RM22634
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Croskerry received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in support of operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24th June 1965 to 23rd December 1965. 
 
Source

CROSSLAND, James Willie

Corporal
RM 14422
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal James Crossland was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 41092, page 3418.

CROUCHER, Matthew

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher GC
Lance Corporal
P903233G
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
George Cross (GC)
Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, RM Reserve, was awarded the George Cross for his extreme gallantry on 9 February 2008 when he willingly risked his own life in a most deliberate act of self-sacrifice to save his comrades from death or serious injury.
 

CRUDEN, Paul Anthony

Marine
P040123Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Marine Paul Cruden, HMS Fearless, received the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134, page 12844.

CRUSE, Ernest

Corporal Ernest Cruse MM
Captain
PLY/X 4655
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Ernest Cruse, 41 Independent Commando Royal Marines, aged 23, was wounded on 29 November 1950 in the Korean War during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during this operation [1][1a][6]

CULLEN, Andrew Thomas

Marine
P055073L
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Andrew Cullen received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Source
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

CULLEN, Michael

Marine
CH/X115442
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Michael Cullen died of encephalitis at the 28th Imperial General Hospital, Hong Kong.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/129.

CULLY, James

Marine
RM9030
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine James Cully from Stirling 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.
 

CUNDY, Robert Graham

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

CUNNINGHAM, Andrew Nicholas

Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Andrew Cunningham received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service whilst conducting UK Humanitarian Relief off the coast of Honduras and Nicaragua following flooding in November 1998.
 
Sources
London Gazette 55651, page 11559.
 

CURD, Edward, J.

Edward Curd 41 Independent Commando
Corporal
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Corporal Edward Curd, aged 22 and from Eastbourne, was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea. Later found to be a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

CURLEY, Stephen Paul

Cpl Stephen Curley
Corporal
P061561V
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Stephen Curley  died in an explosion whilst conducting a foot patrol in the Sangin area to reassure the local nationals and understand their concerns. [Source: MOD]

CURRY, Thomas Geoffrey

Mne. Tom Curry
Marine
PO63705H
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Thomas Curry died instantly as a result of enemy small arms fire when elements of 42 Commando were engaged in close-quarter fighting with

CURTIS, Daniel Gad

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

CUSACK, Shane Barry

Major
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Shane Cusack received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st May 1983 to 30th September 1983. Previously served in the Falklands War.
 
Sources

CUTHELL, Garry

Marine (Acting Corporal)
P036511U
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Garry Cuthell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

DAKERS, James Wright

Marine
P028587H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine James Dakers, HQ, 3 Commando Bde., RM Signals Squadron [1] , died in a road traffic collision in Perth [2].
 

Extract from the Aberdeen Press and Journal

DALE, Peter Edward

Marine (Acting Corporal)
Ply.X.5637
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Peter Dale was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
National Archives file WO 373/130/124.
 

DANCE, Graham

Sergeant
P041201U
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Graham Dance received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic (Falklands).
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

DANDO, Kenneth Gordon

Marine
PO/X.5833
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Kenneth Dando 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.

DANIELS, Leslie

Marine
P038702U
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Leslie Daniels, attached H.M.S. Endurance, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

DANIELS, Timothy Nicholas

Colonel
N028076L
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Colonel Timothy Daniels was awarded the Bronze Star Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Iraq.
 
Sources

DARBY, Terrance

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Terrance Darby, from Kew, was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war. An ex pupil of St Elizabeth School, Richmond, he gained a scholarship to Wimbledon College. 
 

DARBYSHIRE, Steven William

Sgt Steven Darbyshire
Sergeant
P053742H
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Steven Darbyshire died as a result of enemy small arms fire during a firefight with insurgent forces whilst on a security patrol in the Sangin district of Helmand province.
[Source: MOD]
 

DAVID, Anthony Philip

Marine
PO27102T
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Anthony David was fatally wounded on 16 September whilst on mobile patrol on the Falls Road, Belfast. He died a month later. [Sources: AFM ROH / NIVets.org]

DAVIDSON, David Kelly

Marine
RM 14644
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)

Marine David Davidson was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1]

DAVIES, A.

Marine
PLY/X111854
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.

DAVIES, Barrie

Colour Sergeant
P020357M
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Barrie Davies, attached H.M.S. Intrepid, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

DAVIES, Damian Jonathan

Mne. Damian Davies
Marine
P059939J
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Damian Davies, Landing Force Support Party (LFSP), died as a result of a suspected suicide bomb attack south of Sangin, Afghanistan.  At the time of his death he was on patrol with X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Group, Royal Marines.

DAVIES, F.

Marine
PLY/X3709
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Available for Drafting. 

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

DAVIES, Hadyn

Corporal
CH/X 4700
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Hadyn Davies was Mentioned in Dispatches for distinguished service in operations in Cyprus during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1957.
 
Source
London Gazette 41305, page 851.
 

DAVIES, Ian

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

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

DAVIS, Edward Grant Martin

Lieutenant General
N028884T
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)
Brigadier Edward Davis, O.B.E., Commander 3 Commando Brigade RM [1][1A], was appointed C.B. E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st April 2011 to 30th September 2011 [2].

DAVIS, Noel Louis

Sergeant
P034960A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Noel Davis received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of  service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52137, page 9154 dated 14 May 1990.
 

DAVIS, Owen Edward

Captain Owen Edward Davis 40 Commando
Acting Captain
30083875
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Acting Captain Owen Davis, Cultural Advisor, 40 Commando Royal Marines, was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for his courage on operations in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013, in particular in an action to neutralise a sniper in a village peppered with multip

DAVISON, Colin

Lance Corporal
PO37269B
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Colin Davison died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
South Atlantic Medal Association 1982 (SAMA82 website).

DAY, H.B.

Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X1147
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.
 

DAY, J.

Quartermaster Sergeant
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Quartermaster Sergeant J.Day was reported missing during operations in Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

DAY, Tony Kenneth

Corporal
P050534C
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Corporal Tony Day was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2001 to 31st March 2002.
 
Source

DAYES, George Alan

Marine
RM 8330
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine George Dayes died [1] when his patrol through the jungle in Perak, Malaya, was ambushed by bandits. [2].
 
Sources
[1] AFM ROH

De La COUR, Colin Charles

Sergeant
P024604K
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Colin De La Cour was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1980 to 31st January 1981 [1].

De VAL, Kevin Leslie

Kevin and Barbara de Val
Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Served in the Royal Marines from January 1967 to 30 April 2002.
2013 - 2015 Chairman of the independent Royal Marines charity 'Go Commando' and a trustee since the charity's formation in 2010.

DE'ATH, Ian Dudley

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

DEAN, Martin Richard

Corporal
P047698G
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Assault Group RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal Martin Dean, 1 Assault Group RM,  died in service. The headstone at his grave shows Special Boat Service.
 
Sources
AFM ROH
RM Historical website.

DECHOW, William Ernest

Brigadier
N028526R
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel William Dechow was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2002 [1].
  • 4 July 2006 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [2].
  • 21 June 2011 promoted Brigadier [3].

DEERING, Mark Anthony

Mark Anthony Deering 40 Commando
Marine
RM 20642
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Mark Deering drowned whilst crossing a river near the Sabah / Indonesian border.
  • 763 Squad (1961).
Obituary in the Globe and Laurel, December 1964.
"RM 20642 Marine M.A. Deering

DEERING, Robert Christopher

Cpl Robert Deering
Corporal
P055354X
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Robert Deering died when shortly after 0715hrs a Viking armoured personnel carrier was involved in an explosion west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province, injuring three other personnel and disabling the vehicle.

DENT, Brian

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

DEWAR, Duncan Andrew

Colonel
N028453B
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Colonel Duncan Dewar received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [1].
  • Commanding Officer, 45 Commando Group [1a].

DI-VICENZO, Marcus

Sergeant
P046086B
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Marcus Di-Vicenzo received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
 
Sources

DICK, Louis Timothy Mylius

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Lieutenant Louis Dick died in Paphos when a bomb was thrown into his vehicle as reprisal for the Governor’s refusal to commute the death sentences passed on two convicted terrorists who would be hanged next morning May 10 and after which EOKA would in revenge immediately ‘execute’ two other Bri

DICKINSON, Stevan James

Stevan James Dickinson RM
Marine
P042510V
3rd Raiding Sqn. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Stevan Dickinson died from injuries received after falling down a bank onto a bamboo stake when off duty in Hong Kong.

Sources
AFM ROH.
Newspaper account with photo Daily Mirror 12 January 1989.
 

DICKSON, Kenneth

Marine
P051467E
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Kenneth Dickson died at Panaga Hospital, Brunei as a result of suspected septicaemia.  [Sources:  AFM ROH / Globe and Laurel Jan-Feb 1994, p57.]
 

DINGWALL, Nils Thomas

Captain
N029687A
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain Nils Dingwall received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field.
 
Source
London Gazette 60283, page 18626 published 28 September 2012.
 

DOAK, Samuel George

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

DODDS, Roy Reginald

Quartermaster Sergeant
CH/X.2480
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Sergeant  Roy Dodds was serving 2 Troop of 41RM Commando until its dispersal in February 1946 [1] when he moved to 40 Commando RM [2].

DOLIVERA, Brian

Sergeant
P028117H
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Brian Dolivera received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982.

DON, Ronald

Marine
RM 9835
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Ronald Don died of injuries received on the 17th May when a plane crashed at Luqa airport, Malta.

DONNELLY, Mark

Corporal
RM 11584
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Mark Donnelly, married and from Eastney Portsmouth, died at Alexandra Road British Military Hospital Singapore.

Sources
AFM ROH.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Indices.
 

DONOVAN, Mark Joseph

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

DORLING, David George

Sergeant
RM 17505
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant David Dorling received a Mention 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

DOWLEN, Henry

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

DOWN, Michael Ernest James

Sergeant
P036198Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)

Sergeant Michael Down was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland.

Sources
London Gazette 52137, page 9154 dated 14 May 1990.
 

DOYLE, T.

Marine
PLY/X109001
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.

DRAKE, Alan Peter

Warrant Officer Class 1 (later Captain)
P047360T
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Alan Drake received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1997 to 31st March 1998 [1].

DRAPER, Michael Kenneth

Lance Corporal
P035591P
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lance Corporal Michael Draper from Blackpool died in a road traffic collision when the motor cycle he was riding collided with a lorry on the A92 Arbroath to Dundee road. He was based at HMS Condor, Arbroath.
 
Sources

DRINKWATER, Ross

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

DRIVER, Steven

Colour Sergeant
P043369M
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Colour Sergeant Steven Driver was awarded the US Bronze Star Medal with 'V' Device bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in the Field.
 
Sources

DRYSDALE, Douglas Burns

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

DUDHILL, Lorin

Marine
RM 15070
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Lorin Dudhill, 'Y' Troop, from Wingate, Durham, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

DUGGAN, Stephen

Marine
P029137R
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Stephen Duggan received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during the operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
 

DUNCAN, Ewan Robert

Lieutenant
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Ewan Duncan received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 51733, page 5813 dated 15 May 1989.
 

DUNLOP, James

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

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

DUNSTAN, Neil David

Mne Neil Dunstan
Marine
P061668D
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Neil Dunstan was killed by an explosion in the Garmsir District of southern Helmand, at 1647 hrs local time, while operating as part of Task Force Helmand's Information Exploitation Group. He was taking part in a routine joint patrol with soldiers from the Afghan National Security Forces w

DUTTON, James

Major
30005612
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major James Dutton received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field during the period 1

DUTTON, James Benjamin

Lieutenant General
N022005F
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Knight of the Order of St John (KStJ)
Legion of Merit (USA)
Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton K.C.B., C.B.E., was awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Officer) conferred by the President of the United States of America in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during coalition operations in Iraq [1]

DWYER, Ruairi

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

DYKE, Ralph Charles

Sergeant
RM22703
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Ralph Dyke was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1972.
 
Sources
London Gazette 45965, page 5459.
 

EAMES, Rex Hugh Victor

Marine
RM 7792
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Rex Eames died by drowning in Malaya. Cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to the UK. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.

EARL, Peter Anthony

Colour Sergeant
P035162E
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Died in service
Colour Sergeant Peter Earl died in service, cause not known to this archive.
 
Notes
His death was published in the Aug.'92 edition of Navy News where it additionally showed 'CGRM.'
 

EARLY, Clive Robert

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

EARP, Dennis Roland

Corporal Dennis Roland Earp
Acting Corporal
CH/X 4368
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Dennis Earp was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine during the period 27 March 1948 - 30 July 1948.
 
Sources
London Gazette 38508, page 189.

EATON, Daniel Thomas

Major
N029756A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Daniel Eaton received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field during the period 1 April to 30 September 2016 [1].
  • 1 October 2016 promoted Major [2].

EATON, Nicholas John

Corporal
P031383P
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Nicholas Eaton, a mountain leader in the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, died in a road traffic accident whilst cycling back to RM Condor, Arbroath. 

Sources
AFM ROH.

Carol Harrison.

EATON, Stephen Graham

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

EATON, Steven Graham

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

EBBENS, Andrew John

Lieutenant (later Lt. Colonel)
N023440M
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Andrew Ebbens received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations in the South Atlantic [1]
  • 1 September 1987 promoted Captain [2].

EBBONS, J.

Marine
PO/X114687
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.

ECCLES, Michael

Corporal
P028263C
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Michael Eccles was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation

EDWARDS, Brian Leslie

Major
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Brian Edwards, Officer Commanding 'Z' Company, received a Mention Despatches in recogntion of gallant and distinguished service in Aden in 1967.
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette Supp. 44558, page 3863.

ELEY, John Graham

Acting Corporal
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
Acting Corporal John Eley was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct in recognition of his courage and determination on 14 June 1968 

ELLERTON, F

Corporal
PLY/X4165
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Available for Drafting. 

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

ELMS, Liam Michael

Cpl Liam Elms 45 Commando
Corporal
PO59207U
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Liam Elms, 45 Commando Royal Marines, Zulu Company, died as a result of an enemy ied explosion during operations in southern Helmand. The Company was conducting a local area patrol alongside Afghan National Army troops in order to reassure the local population.

ELVY, Bryan Phillip

Lieutenant
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Bryan Elvy received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.

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.

ENEFER, Roger

Sergeant
PO24439G
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Sergeant Roger Enefer died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.

Sources
AFM ROH.
 

EPHRAUMS, Roderick Jarvis

Major General Roger Ephraums Royal Marines
Major General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Commander of the Order of St John (CStJ)
Deputy Lieutenant (DL)
Served with 42 Commando in Malaya in the 1950's and was later the Brigade Major, HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM in Sarawak. In 1969 he commanded 45 Commando RM *.
  • 1 January 1965 (Major) appointed O.B.E. [1].

ERSKINE, Dominic Steven

Dominic Erskine 45 commando
Marine
PO51575H
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery

Marine Dominic Erskine received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery whilst rescuing a passenger from a burning vehicle at Arbroath on 13th January 1999.
Extract from the Globe and Laurel

ESSEEN, David

Marine
RM 23464
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine David Esseen from Wallasey died whilst deployed to Aden.

Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Aden 1955-1967.

EVANS, Andrew Peter

Sergeant
PO25446U
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Andrew Evans died when his helicopter was shot down during the Falkands War. He received a posthumous Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations in the South Atlantic. Also killed were Lieut. Kenneth Francis and LCpl. Brett Giffin.

EVANS, Gareth

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

EVANS, George

Marine
PO/X 100591
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine George Evans died in Malta. He had served in WW2 and in Malaya. An inquest on the 21st November found he had taken his own life in a blitzed building in Floriana.  

EVANS, Kenneth

Corporal
P020436E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Kenneth Evans died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.

EVANS, Paul John

Colour Sergeant
PO22130Q
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Paul Evans was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland, announced 15 April 1986 [1].

EVANS, Philip

Corporal
PO36772C
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Philip Evans received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

EVANS, Tony

Mne Tony Evans 42 Commando
Marine
30005377
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Tony Evans died during operations in Afghanistan. He and Marine Georgie Sparks, both of J Company, had been conducting a foot patrol to the north-west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.

EVERRITT, Richard

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

EVES, Ernest Edward

Ernie Eves RM
Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Notable dates of service
September 1946 - completed RM training 451 C.S. Squad, Depot RM Deal.
29 January - 17 May 1951 Commando School RM;
1 August 1951 - 29 January 1952 served with 41 Independent Commando in Korea.

EWEN, Robert John

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

FACEY, Robert

Marine
CH/X 5386
Commando School RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Robert Facey, from Co. Durham, died after a fall at the RNH Haslar where he had been admitted for treatment. The Portsmouth Evening News reported that the South East Hampshire Coroner, Mr. R.N. Sherwell, recorded a verdit that he had taken his own life.
 

FAIRBROTHER, David

Mne. David Fairbrother 42Commando
Marine
30114180
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine David Fairbrother, Kilo Company, died whilst deployed as part of Combined Force Nahr-e Saraj in support of an Afghan National Army (ANA) patrol into the village of Old Khorgajat.  Just under two hours into the patrol they were engaged with small arms fire from close range and Marine Fair

FALCONAR, Oswald Bernard

Colour Sergeant
PLY/X 1048
40 Cdo. RM
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Colour Sergeant Oswald Falconar was awarded the George Medal for his bravery in rescuing a commando from a burning aircraft at Luqa airfield Malta [1][2]. He had previously served in WW2 as Troop Sergeant Major 45RM Commando [3].

FALLOWES, R.

Marine
PO/X113554
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.

FELLOWS, R.E.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine R.E. Fellows was reported missing and then found wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

FELLOWS, Steven James

LCpl Steven Fellows 45 Commando
Lance Corporal
30005188
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Lance Corporal Steven Fellows was part of a patrol in the Green Zone south of Forward Operating Base Jackson when a Jackal vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in the Helmand River Wadi.  All three of the vehicle occupants were wounded with LCpl Fellows’ position as the vehicle commander

FERGUSON, John Roy

Lance Corporal
P038879Y
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lance Corporal John Ferguson from Kirkcaldy died in a road traffic accident whilst riding his motor cycle on the Glen Isla Road, near Kirriemuir. He was based at HMS Condor, Arbroath.
 
Sources

FERGUSON, William John

Marine
PO29067A
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine William Ferguson 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.

FIDLER, John Quentin

Major
N029420U
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major John Fidler was awarded the Bronze Star Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Afghanistan.
 
Source

FILON, Richard

Marine
PO33712P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Richard Filon was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1979.
 
Sources
London Gazette 48156, page 5621.
 

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.

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].

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.
 

FISK, Ian David

Sergeant
P028197B
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Ian Fisk, attached H.M.S. Yarmouth, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations in the South Atlantic.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.

FITTON, Peter Ronald

Corporal
P033189P
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Peter Fitton 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 Sgt. Robert Leeming, Cpl. Andy Uren, and Mne. Keith Phillips.

FORBES, Duncan Graham

Captain
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Duncan Forbes 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 Supp. 58396, page 10412.

FORD, David Robert

Lieutenant
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Lieutenant David Ford received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service during operations in Korean waters.

Sources
London Gazette 39660, page 5208.
 

FORD, Matthew Christopher

Lance Corporal
PO 59151Q
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Matthew Ford died when elements of 45 Commando Royal Marines were engaged in a deliberate offensive operation to the south of Garmsir in southern Helmand, Afghanistan (Operation Glacier).

FORRET, Andrew

Warrant Officer Class 2
P034421E
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew Forret, 'Z' Company,  died during the annual deployment to Norway.  He was sitting in the cab of a BV 202 oversnow vehicle in which he had been awaiting the return of an overdue patrol group in atrocious weather.

FOSTER, G.R.

Colonel
N028796A
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Colonel Foster was awarded the Bronze Star Medal conferred by the President of the United States of America in recognition of gallant and distinguished services during coalition operations in Iraq.
 
Sources

FOSTER, Nicholas Paul

Major
N029299B
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Nicholas Foster received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011 [1].
  • 30 June 2014 promoted Lt. Colonel [2].
Sources

FOSTER, Nigel Francis

Marine Recruit
P053476U
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Recruit Nigel Foster was serving on his Commando course at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. He died after suffering a heart attack during an exercise on Woodbury Common, Devon.

FOWKE, Roger Mansergh

Marine
CH/X 117104
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Roger Fowke died at the 28th Imperial General Hospital, Hong Kong, of head injuries sutained as the result of a car accident.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/130.

FOX, Daniel Christian

Marine
P053558L
Comacchio Gp. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Daniel Fox died after accidentally falling from a building in Dundee whilst off duty. 
[Sources: AFM ROH / Globe and Laurel March-April 2000 / Navy News issue April 2000, p48.]
 

FRANCIS, Kenneth David

Lieutenant
N023442U
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lieutenant Kenneth Francis, BA, RM, died when his helicopter was shot down in the Falklands. Also killed were LCpl. Brett Giffin and Mne. Andrew Evans. 
 Extract from the Globe and Laurel 

FRANCIS, Michael James

Colour Sergeant
P021992F.
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Colour Sergeant Michael Francis joined the Royal Marines in January 1963 and after basic training he served in both 45 and 43 Commando. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation

FRASER, Hugh

Marine
P034213H
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Hugh Fraser serving at 45 Commando Group died [1] at Coatbridge Lanarkshire as a result of a road traffic accident [2]
 
Sources
[1] AFM ROH

FREEMANTLE, John

Corporal
RM 21042
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service unknown cause

Corporal John Freemantle was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death. The Brigade had been involved for several years in the campaign in Indonesia and Borneo. He was originally buried in Ulu Pandan Cemetery Singapore, later cremated, and his ashes returned to the UK.

FRENCH, John Robert

Warrant Officer 1
PO19457L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer John French received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1979 to 31st January 1980.
 
Source
London Gazette 48237, page 9373.

FRENCH, K.J.

Marine
PO/X3119
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.

FROST, John Boyes

Lieutenant
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Air Force Cross (AFC)
Lieutenant John Boyes Frost RM was awarded the Air Force Cross for his coolness, flying skills, and courage during operations in Malaysia in 1970.
Citation

FRY, Robert Alan

Lieutenant General
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Legion of Merit (USA)
  • 1978 (Lieutenant) received Mention In Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].

FYFE, Steven Daniel

Lance Corporal
P904085J
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Steven Fyfe received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641.
 

GADIE, Philip

Lieutenant Colonel
N028121L
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Philip Gadie, 45 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanist

GALACKI, Toni

Corporal
P059094Q
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Toni Galacki received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2010.
 
Source
London Gazette 59737, page 5641.
 

GARDINER, Ian, R.

Brigadier
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
1970 Second Lieutenant, 40 CommandoRM, serving in Hong Kong [1].
1982 Captain, 45 Commando RM, serving in the Falklands War [2].
July 1997 Lieutenant Colonel appointed Colonel [3].
 
Sources

GARDNER, Anthony John

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

GARDNER, James 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].

GARNER, Ivan

Marine
RM 9211
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Ivan Garner died during operations at the Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Korean Vets. Assn website.

GARROD, John Martin Carruthers

Lieutenant General
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major John Martin Carruthers Garrod received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August 1973-31st October 1973 [1].

GEACH, Ernest

Marine
PLY/X.2568
3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Ernest Geach died in a fall from a block at Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth. He had recently returned to Portsmouth after serving abroad with 3 Commando Brigade, RM. An inquest later returned a verdict that he had taken his own life.
 
Sources

GELDER, George Arthur

Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Colonel George Gelder received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq during the period 19th March to 19th April 2003.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 6.
 

GELLENDER, Paul Scott

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

GENGE, Thomas John Head

Thomas Genge 45 Commando RM
Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
CH/X 4107
CH/X 108220
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Acting Sergeant Thomas Genge died of natural causes at the British Military Hospital Kamunting. Buried at Batu Gajah; later exhumed, Cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to the UK. 

GEORGE, Kenneth Robert

Marine
PO/X121699
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Kenneth George died as a result of an accidental fall at Tung Chung, Hong Kong.

Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/131.

GIBB, Alexander Keith

Colour Sergeant
PD41688W
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant Alexander Gibb received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sierra Leone in 2000.
 
Source
London Gazette 57070, page 12067.
 

GIBSON, Neil

Marine
PO21776Y
RM21776
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Neil Gibson received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service in 1967 during operations in Aden [1].
Recommendation

GIBSON, Robert Grierson

Corporal Robert Gibson 42 Commando
Corporal
PO27283S
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Robert Gibson was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of his distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1976.
 
Sources
London Gazette 47037, page 13771.
[Image] Bob Gibson.

GIFFIN, Brett Patrick

Lance Corporal
P033537T
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Brett Giffin was killed when his helicopter was shot down in the Falklands. Also killed were Lieut. Kenneth Francis and Mne. Andrew Evans.
Extract from the Globe and Laurel

GILBERT, Adam

Marine
P046138Q
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Adam Gilbert was the victim of an accidental shooting when his patrol tried to stop a stolen car at a checkpoint on the New Lodge Road, Belfast.

GILBERT, Barry

Lance Corporal
P040829B
SBS
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lance Corporal Barry Gilbert received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service during operations on 13 -15 June 1982 in the South Atlantic. He was coxwain of a Rigid Raiding Craft in a special forces raid on the Port Stanley area on the night of the final battle 
 

GILCHRIST, Greig Ian

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

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