• 1991 (Corporal) Mentioned in Despatches in record of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [2].

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 whilst on Easte

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.

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

Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.

• 1 October 2010 promoted Major [2].

• 1996 (Brigadier) Commanding Officer 3 Commando Brigade RM [2].

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.

Lieutenant Damien Moran died in diving accident at sea off El Quseir, Egypt. He had been part of a diving expedition organised by 40 Commando Royal Marines.

RN / MOD Press release / Numerous press reports.

Awarded Royal Victorian Medal (Silver). Bearer Party, Funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh.
 
Sources
London Gazette 63375, page D3, June 2021.

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.

• 23 March 1972 - 20 February 1974  (Lieutenant Colonel) Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].

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

Source
London Gazette 49008, page 20.

• 1 January 1971 (Colour Sergeant)  awarded British Empire Medal [2].

Corporal Billy Murphy was awarded the MIlitary Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2010.

Report in the Western Evening Herald 8/12/50, p2.

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.

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.

Marine Ernest Nevard was killed when ambushed in a jeep along the Tapah-Chenderiang Road in Perak. Also killed was Marine David Charles Keyes [view].

Marine Guy Newman was serving with Signals Squadron, HQ, 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Jan 2000, p32.]

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.

Marine Michael Nowak died during during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters. 

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.

Sergeant Peter Edward Page died whilst serving at RMB Eastney. Details of any Commando service and circumstances of his death are not known to this archive.

Captain Ralph Parkinson-Cumine MC, 'B' troop, was reported missing presumed killed during operations in Korea. His Commando were engaged in operations with US Forces as part of Taskforce Drysdale, named after their Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Douglas B.

Lieutenant Mark Pearce died in a climbing accident in Scotland. He had been climbing Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich on the Isle of Skye with two friends when he fell. Lieutenant Pearce was airlifted to Broadford Hospital but found to be dead on arrival.

Sergeant Arthur Peck received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, Oct. to Dec., 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

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.

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

31 December 1981 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division).

Source
London Gazette 48837, page 5.

Corporal J.W. Peskett was reported missing in 1950, and then prisoner of war,  during operations in Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

Marine James Pettigrew died whilst deployed overseas to Aden.

Marine Keith Phillips 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. Peter Fitton, and Cpl. Andy Uren. This was just before the main assault on Two Sisters, Falkland Islands. 

Colonel Richard Pickup died suddenly whilst posted as a defence advisor in Pretoria South Africa.

Marine Robert Pike died during winter training exercises in Norway when a 20 tonne vehicle plunged into a river at Skoelv.  [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Apr 1993, p36.]

• Distinguished service between 1st August 1980 and 31 October 1980 [1].
• Distinguished service between 1st November 1982 and 31st January 1983 [2].

Major Stephen Potter was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) 17 June 2006.
 
Sources
London Gazette 58014, page B4.

• 21 August 1942 (Lance Corporal) commissioned Second Lieutenant [1a].   

RN Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1949.

Sources
UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 / National Archives file ADM171/153.

Marine C.H. Prescott was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

Marine Bernard Price, 'C' Troop, from Cardiff, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt. 

Marine Alan Privett was serving at the RM Depot Deal at the time of his death.

Corporal Raymond Quick was serving at RM Deal at the time of his death.

• 1991 (Major) received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1991 [2].

Marine Alexander Rae died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].

Lieutenant Matthew Raynham died from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Nottingham. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue Nov 1997, p38.]

RN Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1949.

Sources
UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972 / National Archives file ADM171/153.

Marine Benjamin Reddy, 'K' Company, died when his unit came under enemy fire during a deliberate clearance operation in the Kajaki area of Helmand Province.  He joined the Royal Marines on 18 April 2005 and deployed with K Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in September 2006. [Source: MOD]

31 December 1981 awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division).

Source
London Gazette 48837, page 21.

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

Marine Stewart Rhyce-Rees died on a 9 mile cross country march carrying full kit during his Commando training.  An inquest heard evidence from pathologist Dr. G.A.C. Lynch that he died from a liver infection. Coroner Mr. W.E.J. Major returned a verdict of "death in accordance with the medical evidence".