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ROBSON, Thomas

Marine
PLY/X2596
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Died in service
Marine Thomas Robson died of accidental drowning at Kowloon whilst deployed to Hong Kong. He was attached to HM Motor Fishing Vessel 1044 at the time. He had previously received a Mention in Despatches for "outstanding service while operating with the Allied Armies in Italy."
 
Sources

ROBSON, Troy

Marine
P039243H
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Troy Robson died [1] in a traffic accident in Arbroath whilst returning a hire car for the military. Originally from Seaburn, he lived with his wife, Rhona, 38, and five-year-old son, Jed, in the Condor Camp, Arbroath. Troy had served in the Royal Marines for 20 years including deployment to the Falklands War, and tours i

ROBSON, William

Captain (Quartermaster)
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant (Quartermaster) William Robson, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya in 1951[1].
  • 2nd January 1956 (Captain)(Quartermaster) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

ROE, Kieran

Warrant Officer Class 1
P050409N
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.
 

ROGERS, Simon Milward

Colonel
N029442M
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Simon Rogers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [1].
  • 27 June 2016 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 1 July 2021 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].

ROLLASON, Hayden

Mne Hayden Rollason 42 Commando
Marine
P062890G
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Hayden Rollason died when hit by a car whilst walking along the A38 road outside Plymouth in the early hours of the morning. Plymouth coroner Ian Arrow found Marine Rollason had died of multiple injuries and ruled the death was accidental.

ROLLS, Graham

Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Lieutenant Graham Rolls died in service in Sarawak. Precise details are unknown to this archive.
 
Notes
There is a photo of a plaque in our gallery for those who died in Borneo/Sarawak wnere Lt. Rolls is named.
 

ROSE, Harry Howard

Marine
RM 8908
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Harry Rose died in Ipoh General Hospital as a result of an accidental gunshot wound. He was originally buried at Batu Gajah Cemetery but was later exhumed and cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and his ashes returned to the UK.

ROSE, John Gordon

Major General
N023345A.
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major John Rose was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1992.
  • 2004-2006 Brigadier, 3 Commando Brigade RM.
  • ​31 December 2008 (Major General) appointed C.B. (Military Division).
  • 25 June 2009 to Retired List*.

ROSSI, Owen

Marine (later Corporal)
P061940T
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Owen Rossi received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2011.
 
Source
London Gazette 60095, page 5849.
 

ROTHWELL, J.

Marine
PO/X115518
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.

ROTHWELL, Thomas Frank

Thomas Rothwell 41RM Commando
Marine
CH/X106256
RM 10386
41RM Commando
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Thomas Frank Rothwell, a Welder from Stafford, enlisted into the Royal Marines 18 September 1941. Marine Rothwell, 41RM Commando, was seriously wounded 18/19 September 1943 and a prisoner of war during operations at Salerno, Italy. 

ROUGHSEDGE, Mark

Colour Sergeant
PO57291P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Mark Roughsedge, HQ Squadron 3 Commando Brigade RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant an

ROUTLEDGE, John Nixon

Sergeant
CH/X 4316
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant John Routledge was mortally wounded in a grenade attack in Limassol, Cyprus.
[Source: AFM ROH / British Cyprus Memorial Trust Book of Remembrance.]
 

ROY, Alexander Campbell

Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Alexander Roy received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1990 [1].
  • 16 June 2001 (Lieutenant Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
Sources

ROYLANCE, Jaimie Fraser

Brigadier
N029043E
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Acting Colonel Jaimie Roylance was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan 2013/2014 [1].

RUDALL, Michael

Warrant Officer 2
P997471U
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
King's Volunteer Reserves Medal (KVRM)
Source: New Years Honours 30 Dec.2023 / London Gazette 64269, page N41.
RN / MOD Press Release
29 December 2023.

RULE, Stuart James

Captain
N029263B
Royal Marines
Died in service
Captain Stuart Rule, the Landing Craft Officer on HMS Fearless, died after an incident during diving training on the ships hull. He made the dive whilst the Fearless was alongside at Portsmouth Naval Base. Captain Rule was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Sources

RUNDLE, Robert Mark

Lieutenant Colonel
40 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Robert Rundle, 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 [1][1a].
1996 Commanding Officer RM Reserve Merseyside [2].
 
Sources

RUSSELL, Anthony

Sergeant
P054128E
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Sergeant Anthony Russell was awarded the George Medal for bravely volunteering and successfully conducting a winch rescue, in darkness, of a father and son trapped on board a yacht floundering in heavy seas on 7th July 2011.
 
Source
London Gazette 60456, page 5741.

RYALL, Thomas Armstrong Scott

Lieutenant Colonel
N029595R
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Thomas Ryall was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1 October 2013 to 30 June 2014 [1].
  • 30 June 2018 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
Sources

RYDER, Raymond Thomas

Marine (Acting Corporal)
CH/X 4147
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Raymond Ryder from Sheerness, Kent, was shot and killed whilst part of a patrol that was ambushed by a strong force of communist terrorists about eight miles from Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Also killed was Lieutenant J.B. Coop RM.

Sources
AFM ROH

SADDLETON, Andrew David

Colonel
N028091P
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Colonel Andrew Saddleton was awarded the Bronze Star Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished services during coalition operations in Afghanistan.
 
Sources

SAGGERS, Ronald Frederick

Marine
PO/X 6552
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Ronald Saggers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the Operations in the Near East, Oct. to Dec., 1956.

Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.

SALISBURY, Geoffrey

Marine
RM 15170
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Geoffrey Salisbury was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in operations in Cyprus in 1957.
 
Source
London Gazette 41305, page 851.
 

SALMON, A.J.B.

Marine
PO/X122810
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Available for Drafting. 

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

SALMON, Andrew

Major General
N025777X
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Acting Colonel Andrew Salmon received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of distinguished service during Operation Palliser in Sierra Leone in 2000 [1][1a].
  • 31 December 2003 (Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].

SALZANO, Gerard Mark

Brigadier
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Gerard Salzano was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in June 2000 [1]. 
 
Following promotion he also received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service twice:

SAMUEL, Christopher

Corporal
P061942B
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Corporal Christopher Samuel received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field during the period 1 April 2017 to 30 September 2017.
 
Source
London Gazette 62283, page 8433.
 

SAMUELSON, Michael John

Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Michael Samuelson received a Mention in Despatches (published 1992) in recognition of service within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey. 
 
Source
London Gazette 52833, page 2579 dated 14 Feb.1992.

SANDERSON, Stephen Joseph

Sergeant
PO38903X
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Sergeant Stephen Sanderson received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 54212, page 15368 dated 14 November 1995.
 

SANDS, Thomas Arthur

Warrant Officer Class 2
P027627C
845 Naval Air Sqn
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Thomas Sands, 845 Naval Air Squadron, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War [1].
  • 19 June 2000 (Warrant Officer Class 2) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
Sources

SAWCZYSZAK, M.J.

Corporal
PO32584M
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.

SCANLON, Michael Jon

Lieutenant Colonel
N029361M
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Michael Scanlon, Officer Commanding Delta Company, 40 Commando RM, received The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his contribution in Afghanistan to the development of the Advisory Team Enabling Company, where he melded a large and disparate group into an effective capability, during the period 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013

SCOTT, David

Colour Sergeant
PO25947D
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Colour Sergeant David Scott received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 51087, page 12661 dated 13 October 1987.
 

SCOTT, Richard Tauch

Sergeant
PO36416H
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Sergeant Richard Scott 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.
 

SCOTT, Royden Brian

Warrant Officer Class 1
P035572V
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Warrant Officer 1st Class Royden Scott was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 17 June 2006 [1].
  • 17 August 2010 awarded the Meritorious Service Medal [2]. 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 58014, page B5.

SEARBY, Alfred Bell

Marine
PO/X 5894
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Alfred Searby, HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM, died in Hong Kong. He is buried in Hong Kong Cemetery, formerly known as HK Happy Valley Cemetery and HK Colonial Cemetery.

SECCOMBE, Thomas

Colonel
41 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Seccombe was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978 [1].
  • 1982, Colonel, Military Force Commander, SS Canberra, Falklands Campaign [2].

SELWOOD, William Nelson

Corpoarl
PO/X 4424
45RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Corporal William Selwood died of asphyxiation by drowning in Hong Kong. Son of Agnes Ellen Selwood.

Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/136.

SERVICE, Brian Raymond

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

Lieutenant Brian Service received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of  service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52918, page 8168 dated 14 May 1992.

SEWARD, Jonathan Pegrum Ardouin

Colour Sergeant
P032437F
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Colour Sergeant Jonathan Seward received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1994 to 31st March 1995.
 
Source
London Gazette 54212, page 15368.
 

SEWELL, William Daniel

Corporal
P052866G
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal William Sewell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan between 1st April to 30th September 2007.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 58633, page 3613.
 

SEYMOUR, Peter Brian

Lieutenant
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant Peter Seymour died in a helicopter crash at Beacon Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, near Loughborough, Leicestershire. Also killed was Sergeant Robert John Hodson, RM
 

SHALE, A.J.

Marine
PO/X117136
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.

SHARLAND, Michael Jeremy

Captain
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Michael Sharland, HQ Commando Forces RM, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of his service in operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Sources
London Gazette 49134, page 12858.
Globe and Laurel. 

SHARP, Richard

Second Lieutenant
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Second Lieutenant Richard Sharp 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.

SHAW, Alexander

Marine (later REME Craftsman)
24599828
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Killed in action or died of wounds
Alex Shaw was a Royal Marine Commando in 40 Commando before leaving the Corps in 1978. He later joined the R.E.M.E. as an Armourer and after his training was attached to 3 Para as an Armourer. Craftsman Shaw was killed during the Falklands War.

SHAW, John Joseph

Mne John Shaw 40 Commando
Marine
P029899H
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine John Shaw died [1] from injuries received in a road traffic collision in Northern Ireland [2]. 
 
Sources
[1] AFM ROH.
[2] The Light Blue Lanyard, author Major J.C. Beadle, MBE, MC, RM.

SHEERIN, John Grant

Corporal (later Major)
PO43849U
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Queen's Commendation for Bravery
Corporal John Sheerin was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal on 11th May 1993 in recognition of gallantry in Northern Ireland [1].

SHELLEY, Ryan

Ryan Shelley GM
Marine
P061442J
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
George Medal (GM)
Marine Ryan Shelley was awarded the George Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1]. 
 

SHEMMANS, Terence

Marine (Acting Corporal)
CH.X.5361
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Corporal Terence Shemmans received a Mention in Despatches in 1951 for distinguished service in operations in Malaya.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39215, page 2389.

SHEPHARD, Samuel John

Captain
30140550.
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
George Cross (GC)
Citation: On 3 August 2013, Lieutenant Shephard Royal Marines was snorkelling in Egypt during a diving exercise when a fellow diver, (Lieutenant Damien Moran RM), who was also his friend, suffered an embolism and sank rapidly to the bottom. Shephard rescued his friend’s body from a depth of approximately 60 metres.

SHEPHERD, Steven

Warrant Officer Class 2
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Warrant Officer Steven Shepherd M.B.E. 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.

SHERGOLD, Edward Norman

Marine
PO/X 5874
SBS
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Edward Shergold was a member of the S.B.S. personnel who were on the submarine HMS Affray to carry out further training in exiting submarines etc. The submarine sank with all hands in Hurd Deep off Alderney in 1951. 

SHERIDAN, James Maurice Guy

Major (later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel)
42 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Major James Sheridan, Second in Command of 42 Commando RM, was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War. He commanded the Land Forces that repossessed South Georgia.

SHORT, Brian John

Marine
RM 11158
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Brian Short, from Parkstone, Poole, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.  

SIDDALL, Harry

Corporal
P027128B
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Harry Siddall was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands.
Citation

SIDWELL, Richard Charles

Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Richard Charles Sidwell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service during operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24 June to 23 December 1965 [1].

SILCOCK, Matthew

Corporal
P062690U
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Matthew Silcock received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15641 published 11 September 2009.
 

SILLITOE, Frederick Roy

Captain
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Frederick Sillitoe was serving at the RM Holding Commando in April 1945 [1].
  • 1956 (Captain) (42 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished services in operations at Suez between October and December [2].

SIM, Ernest James

Sergeant
CH/X 4768
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Ernest Sim received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Operations in the Near East at Suez, October to December, 1956.
 
Source
London Gazette 41092,page 3419.
 

SIMCOX, Paul Alan

Major
P042955V
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Paul Simcox received a Mention in Despatches in 1993 in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].
  • Ist  January 1994 (Corporal) commissioned Acting Lieutenant (SD) [2].

SIMPSON, Peter Leash

Acting Sergeant
RM 8073
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Acting Sergeant Peter Simpson was awarded the MIlitary Medal for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.[1]
 

Extract from the Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 14 April 1952

SIMS, Mark Paul

Acting Staff Sergeant
P053282K
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Acting Staff Sergeant Mark Sims received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the field in 2012.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 60456, page 5740.
 

SKILTON, L.T.

Colour Sergeant
RM15128
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.

SKINLEY, Brian Cecil John

Colour Sergeant
P017242L
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Colour Sergeant Brian Skinley was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Divison) on 31 December 1976.
 
Sources
London Gazette 47102, page 24.
Globe and Laurel Jul/Aug. 1977.
Globe and Laurel Nov/Dec.1997.
 

SKINNER, A.E.

Marine
CH/X2937
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Police). Available for Drafting. 

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

SLATER, J.A.

Marine
PO/X111599
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.
 

SMITH, Dennis

Sergeant
RM 7626
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Dennis Smith 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
London Gazette 43189, page 10451.
 

SMITH, Derek

Marine
RM 9883
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Derek Smith was shot and killed by a Malayan Police Inspector. He was originally buried in Pasir Panjang Cemetery before being reinterred at Kranji.
 
Sources
AFM ROH
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Saturday 17 January 1953.

SMITH, George

Colour Sergeant
PO37581L
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Colour Sergeant George Smith was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1998 to 31st March 1999.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 55651, page 11553.
 

SMITH, George Phillip

Warrant Officer Class 2
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Warrant Officer George Smith M.B.E., received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1 October 2000 to 31 March 2001.
 
Source
London Gazette 56373, page 12746.
 

SMITH, Jeremy

Corporal
P036299J
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Jeremy Smith was killed in action whilst engaged in operations at Mount Wall, Falkland Islands.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

SMITH, John Aubrey

Temporary Lieutenant
40RM Commando
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant John Aubrey Smith was wounded (bullet wound neck and shoulder) 18 January 1944 during operations in Italy. Mentioned in Despatches [1][2]].

SMITH, M.

Marine
PO/X114680
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.

SMITH, Matthew

Marine
P063286V
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Matthew Smith 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.
 

SMITH, Michael Stuart

Corporal
RM 17194
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Michael Smith received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Aden.
 
Source
London Gazette 44508, page 871 published 23 January 1968.
 

SMITH, Philip Robert

Cpl Philip Smith 42 Commando
Corporal
P058741P
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal Philip Smith died in a traffic accident in a lay-by near Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. He was crushed between the military lorry he had been driving and another military lorry.  [Source: Mail Online]
 

SMITH, R.G.

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

Sergeant Smith, 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.

SMITH, Robert William

Quartermaster Sergeant (Acting Regimental Sergeant Major)
PO/X 6620
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Quartermaster Sergeant Robert Smith was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in the New Years Honours List 1st January 1965 [1].

SMITH, Sydney Davidson

Captain
45 Cdo. RM
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Acting Temporary Captain Sydney Davidson Smith, 42RM Commando, received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service whilst attached to the Allied Land Forces South East Asia, announced in Gazettes 23 October 1945 [1][1a]. 

SMITH, W.E.C.

Marine
CH/X114680
41RM Commando

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.

SMITH, William Kerr Greig

Marine
PLY.X.4394
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine William Smith received a Mention in Despatches in 1951 for distinguished service in operations in Malaya.
 
Sources
London Gazette 39215, page 2389.
The Story of 45 Commando RM 1943 - 1971, author David Young.
 

SNOW, Michael Lawrence

Colour Sergeant
PO24289G
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Sergeant Michael Snow was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1978 [1].
  • 14 April 1987 (Colour Sergeant) awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Divison) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland [2].

SNOWDEN, F.W.

Sergeant
RM14905
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.
 

SNOXELL, Oliver

Marine
P059293L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine Oliver Snoxell, 1 Assault Group RM,  died when hit by a car  while walking along the A5 Watling Street, just North of Hockliffe. He was in Bedfordshire on home leave at the time. [Sources: AFM ROH / Leighton Buzzard observer online report 14 March 2006]

SOMERVILLE, Nigel John Powell

Lieutenant Colonel
N029204N
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Nigel Somerville was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [1].
  • 2009 (Major) received a Mention in Dispatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan [2].

SOUTHBY-TAILYOUR, Simon Ewen

Lieutenant Colonel
NO11804W
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War. Officer Commanding Landing-Craft. Served 32 years in the Royal Marines. Retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Author of 'Reasons in Writing: a Commando's View of the Falklands War'.

SOUTHWORTH, Ronald

Corporal
RM 10038
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Ronald Southworth from Chorley, Lancashire, died during operations in Korea. He had been reported as missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

SOUTINE, Benn Adam

Colour Sergeant
P047807V
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Colour Sergeant Benn Soutine received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan in 2008.

Source
London Gazette 58999, page 4083.

SPARKS, Dennis

Captain
NO23305F
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Dennis Sparks, Quartermaster, was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of service within the operations in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Sources
The book 'Take that Hill' (Appendix IV), author Major General Nick Vaux CB, DSO, RM.

SPARKS, Georgie

Mne Sparks 42 Commando
Marine
P064971V
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

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

SPEAKE, Terence

Marine (Acting Corporal)
RM 7092
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Terence Speake, 'B' Troop, was awarded the Military Medal for courage and leadership in operations in Malaya on 1st May, 1951 [1][2].
Recommendation
"Perak, Malaya.

SPENCE, T.

Lance Corporal
PO28844U
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.

SPENCER, Ian Frank

Corporal
P032324V
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Ian Spencer died during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters. 

SQUIRES, Richard Graham

Sergeant (later Captain)
P051221A
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Richard Squires received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 2004 to 31st March 2005 [1].

STAFFORD, Derek Bryan

Colonel
N029075P
3 Cdo. Bde. Air Sqn / Helicopter Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Derek Stafford was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) on 31 December 2011 [1].
  • 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].
  • January 2020 Commanding Officer Commando Helicopter Force [4].

STAFFORD, T.B.

Marine
PLY/X115953
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.

STANFORD, Charles Robert

Charles Robert Stanford RM
Sergeant
CH/X 2302
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Commando School RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Sergeant Charles Stanford, Commando School, Commando Cliff Assault Wing, drowned during a training exercise at Porthmeor beach, St. Ives, Cornwall [1][2].
Extract from the Cornishman newspaper - Thursday 29 April 1948.

STANLEY, J.A.

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine J.A. Stanley was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

STANNARD, Rodney Andrew

Colour Sergeant
PO18343Q
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Royal Marines 1959 - 1986. Served in 40 Commando during the Borneo and Malay peninsula confrontation, and later 42 and 45 Commandos. 12 June 1982 awarded British Empire Medal (Military Division).
 
Source

Obituary in the Globe and Laurel, March/April 2023 edition.

STANSFIELD, Christian John

Marine
P902910H
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Christian Stansfield, RMR Merseyside, collapsed and died of natural causes during a training mission in Norway. Christian joined the Royal Marines at the age of 17 and had served three tours of duty in Northern Ireland as well as a spell in Afghanistan.

STANWORTH, John

Corporal
RM 24064
Royal Marines
Died in service
Corporal John Stanworth was serving at HMS Rooke, a shore establishment in Gibraltar, at the time of his death. He was King's Badge man for JE26 Squad in 1966.
 
Sources
AFM ROH
Andy Holloway. WO2 RM.
 
Notes

STARK, John Walker

Regimental Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer 1)
P011526E
45 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
RSM John Stark from Edinburgh was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divison) 12 June 1976.
 
Sources
London Gazette 46919, page 8019.
Report in the Arbroath Herald 18 June 1976, p22.
 

STATHERS, Paul

Marine
PO42956M
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Paul Stathers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 51087, page 12661 dated 13 October 1987.

STAZICKER, Anthony

Corporal
P063633J
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Corporal Anthony Stazicker was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2013.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 60813, page 5836.
 

STEARNS, Rupert Paul

Brigadier
N025868Q
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service

Brigadier Rupert Stearns received the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq in 2009.

STEPHENS, Richard James

Captain (Local Major)
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain Richard Stephens was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1997 to 31st March 1998.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 55303, page 12073.
 

STEPHENS, Seth Vincent Scott

Cpl Seth Stephens CGC
Corporal
P999732L
SBS
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Killed in action or died of wounds
Corporal Seph Stephens, S.B.S., died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He was hit by enemy small arms fire while he was protecting and inspiring his British and Afghan comrades.

STEPHENSON, Tony

Cpl. Tony Stephenson, 3 Cdo. Bde. RM
Corporal
PO45591K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Joined June 1986; passed out March 1987; posted 4 Troop, Lima Coy, 42 Commando RM; drafted to Commando Training Centre RM (CTCRM) July 1990 then to CTCRM for 12 months on a training team (GD Cpl); drafted to RM Plymouth before returning to L Coy May 1993; medical discharge September 1995 GD JNCO exemplary character.
 

STEVENS, Richard

Richard Stevens RM Comacchio Coy.
Marine
P041721W
Comacchio Gp. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Richard Stevens, a veteran of the Falklands War, fell to his death whilst on a mountaineering exercise on Ben Nevis.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
[Image] Report in the Mansfield & Sutton Recorder 6 March 1986, p1.
 

STEVENS, Terence Morton Patrick

Acting Captain (later Lieutenant Colonel)
41RM Commando
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Acting Captain Terence Morton Patrick Stevens, 41RM Commando, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services while operating with the Army during the successful landings in Normandy [1].
Recommendation 

STEVENSON, Paul Timothy

Major General
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Acting Major Paul Stevenson was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland 1974/1975 [1].
  • 1982 Divisional HQ; Staff Officer (Operations); Falklands Conflict [2].

STEWART, David James

Colonel
45 Cdo. RM
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant David Stewart was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands [1].
Citation

STICKLAND, Charles Richard

Lieutenant General
N028196P
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)
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Stickland, HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2006 to 31st March 2007 [1].

STICKLEY, Peter Stanley

Captain (Acting Major)
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Served 50's and 60's Cyprus and Malaya.
 
Sources
London Gazette 44533 and others.
Biography on Spinks website - Auction: 19002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals, Lot: 190.
 

STOCK, Edward Eli John

Edward Eli John Stock RM
Quartermaster Sergeant
RM9058
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Medals: Korea Medal; United Nations Korea Medal; Naval General Service Medal with clasp Near East ; General Service Medal with clasps Malay Peninsula and Borneo; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

STOCKLEY, Gordon Herbert

Lieutenant Colonel
44RM Commando
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Died in service
Lieutenant Colonel Gordon Stockley, former Commanding Officer of 44RM Commando, died in 1951 whilst serving at RMB Eastney.
  • October 1944 Acting Major, Holding Operational Commando
  • December 1944 Acting Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer 44 RM Commando. 

STOCKS, William John

Sergeant
P024265U
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant William Stocks received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations on the Falkland Islands.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
National Archives file WO373/188/211.

STODDART, Anthony

Lieutenant (Local Captain)
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Anthony Stoddart received a Mention in Despatches, announced in April 1951, in recognition of distinguished service in operations in Malaya [1].
  • Captain Anthony Stoddart served with 41 Independent Commando RM during the Korean War and in August 1951 was Commander of 'D' Troop [2]. 

STONE, Christopher Ralph

Sergeant
P026323M
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Sergeant Christopher Stone, 3 Cdo. Bde RM Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of his service during operations at Ball Mountain and Top Malo House, Falkland Islands, during the period 20 - 31 May 1982. He was wounded during this operation.

STONESTREET, John

Marine
P035576L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Stonestreet, 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.
Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982.

STOREY, John

Marine
RM 7049
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service

Marine John Storey died in Malaya as a result of an accident.

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

STOREY, Robert John

Corporal
P050361T
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Robert Storey received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq during the period 19 March to 19 April 2003.
 
Source
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

STORRIE, David Robert Bruce

Lieutenant Colonel David Storrie
Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
845 Naval Air Sqn
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant David Storrie served with B Coy, 40 Commando, Royal Marines in Cyprus, 1958; served as helicopter pilot with 845 Naval Air Sqn, Fleet Air Arm in Brunei and Borneo during Indonesian Confrontation, 1963-1964; served with 42 Commando, Royal Marines in Northern Ireland, 1972-1978 [1].

STRACHAN, Michael Andrew

Capt. Strachan 45 Commando
Captain
N029857K
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Captain Michael Strachan, and his sister, Dr Maia Strachan, 26, both died after their car crashed on the B979 Stonehaven to Netherley road in Aberdeenshire.
[Sources: AFM ROH / Mail online report 19th Nov. 2010.]
 

STRAIN, Eric

Marine
PO/X 5315
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Eric Strain died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Korean Vets. Assn. website.
Devon Heritage website.

STRANGE, Ricky Shaun

Marine
P032274P
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Ricky Strange, HQ 3 Commando Brigade and Signal Squadron RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134 page 12843.
Globe and Laurel Sept/Oct. 1982.

STRAY, Dennis Wilfred

Marine
RM 9245
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Denis Stray from Portsmouth died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

Report in the Western Evening Herald 8/12/50, p2.
Korean Vets. Assn. website.
Devon Heritage website.

STURMAN, Matthew

Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain Matthew Sturman received a Mention in a Despatches in recognition of service in Northern Ireland [1].
13 June 1998 (Local Colonel) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
20 September 2003 (Colonel) to Retired List own request [3].
 

SUMMERS, Scott Gordon

Mne Scott Summers 42 Commando
Marine
P063409S
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine Scott Summers died in a traffic accident that occurred on the 4th February after he had volunteered to drive in a routine convoy in Helmand province. He received initial treatment in Afghanistan before being transported back to a specialist unit in the UK where he died on the 21st February.

SUMMERSGILL-SMITH, Nathan

Lance Corporal
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Served in the Boat Troop. Died at home of a rare form of cancer shortly after getting married. Husband of Amelia and father of Noah. Nathan played rugby for Colne and Nelson Rugby Club.
 
Sources
BFBS Forces News online 25/11/2024.
 

SUTHERLAND, Neil

Brigadier
N02S473L
42 Cdo. RM
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Major Neil Sutherland was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2007.
  • 2009 promoted Lieutenant Colonel commanding 42 Commando RM.
  • 2022 Deputy Commandant General, RM.
Sources
London Gazette 58557, page 5.

SUTTON, David

Captain
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Captain David Sutton was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 11 June 2005.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57665, page B5.
 

SWALLOW, Charles

Regimental Sergeant Major
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
RSM Charles Swallow was Regimental Sergeant Major of 45 Commando RM between November 1963 and January 1964. 
 
Sources
Andy Holloway. WO2 RM.
Four Five, The Story of 45 Commando RM 1943-1971, author David Young.
 

SWALLOW, Paul Raymond

Sergeant
P025653A
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service
Sergeant Paul Swallow, Commando Training Centre RM,  died in a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Exmouth.  
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
Andy Holloway. WO2 RM.
Navy News issue July 1980 p19.
 

SWAN, Thomas John

Sergeant
P035237C
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Sergeant Thomas Swan received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52703, page 16843.

SWINDELL, Roy Goldthorpe

Marine
RM 20743
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service

Marine Roy Swindell, from Huntington, York, died whilst deployed overseas to Aden.

Sources
AFM ROH.
England and Wales Government Probate Death Indices for 1963.
British Casualties, Aden 1955-1967.
 

SYKES, Dean Charles

Sergeant
P051224Y
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)

Sergeant Dean Sykes was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.

SYRAD, Stuart Lawrence

Major
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Military Cross (MC)
Lieutenant Stuart Syrad was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service on 6 November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1][2].
  • 2 June 1973 (Major) appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [3].
Sources

TAGG, M.L.

Corporal
PO31166R
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.

TAILYOUR, Norman Hastings

Lieutenant General
45 Cdo. RM
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
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant General Norman Tailyour was knighted in June 1966.
  • 1945, 8 January, Commanding Officer 27RM Battalion [1].
  • 1945, Distinguished Service Order for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe with 27 RM Bn. [1][ 2].

TAMPEN, Grant Michael

Marine Grant Tampen RM Reserve
Marine
P995093Y
RM Reserve
Royal Marines
Died in service
Marine Grant Tampen, RM Reserve City of London, died in a road traffic accident. 
 
Sources
AFM ROH
Navy News issue July 1998, p28.
Image credit: His sister Jacki Woodman.
 

TANNER, Michael John

Major
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Major Michael Tanner received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of  gallant and distinguished services in Iraq in 2005.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57936, page 4195.
 

TAPLIN, John Aubrey

Acting Brigadier
41RM Commando
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Captain John Taplin was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours dated 31 May 1956 [1].
  • December 1942 (Acting Temporary Captain) Adjutant of 41RM Commando [2].
  • August 1943 Captain serving in 41RM Commando [3].

TATE, Benjamin Alexander

Lance Corporal
P060068X
Royal Marines
Died in service
LCpl. Tate died in a road traffic collision whilst on a  specialised motorcycle training course. The accident occurred on the A487 at Pantperthog, near Machynlleth, in mid Wales. [Sources: AFM ROH / Numerous online media reports.]
 

TATE, John Arnison

Acting Petty Officer
C/JX 166456
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Killed in action or died of wounds

Acting Petty Officer John Tate RN from Newcastle on Tyne died during operations in Korea. He received a postumous Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service with 41 Independent Commando, Royal Marines, in operations in Korea.

TAYLOR, Erroll Perth

Warrant Officer Class 2
PO23059X
Royal Marines
Died in service
Warrant Officer 2  Erroll Taylor, attached at the time to the RM Holborn careers office, was one of the 35 fatalities resulting from the Clapham Train crash. He had previously served 22 years on active service with the Royal Marines and was married with sons aged 14 and 11.
 

TAYLOR, Luke

Sgt Luke Taylor RM
Sergeant
PO 54460Y
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Luke Taylor RM was attached to the Adjutant General's Corps, serving as part of Task Force Helmand when he was shot and killed at the main entrance to Lashkar Gah Main Operating Base in Helmand province.
 

TAYLOR, Martin Kenneth

Lieutenant Colonel
N025799Q
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Colonel Martin Taylor O.B.E., was awarded the Bronze Star  Medal bestowed by the President of the United States of America for meritorious, gallant and distinguished service during coalition operations in Afghanistan [1].
  • 2007 Commanding Officer RM Stonehouse [2].

TAYLOR, Maurice Jack

Sergeant
CH/X 1620
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Sergeant Maurice Taylor, 'B' Troop, travelling in the rear vehicle of the morning convoy to Gerik was fatally wounded when the column was ambushed by communist terrorists. He died a few days later.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.

TAYLOR, Michael Thomas

LCpl Michael Taylor 40 Commando
Lance Corporal
PO 62648W
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Lance Corporal Michael Taylor, Charlie Company, died during an exchange of fire with insurgent forces in the Sangin district of Helmand province. He was manning one of the sangars in the patrol base when the incident occurred.
 

TAYLOR, Richard

Marine
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines

Marine Richard Taylor aged 19 from Chester 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.

TAYLOR, Scott Gregory

Mne Scott Taylor 40 Commando
Marine
30029917
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds
Marine Scott Taylor, Alpha Company, died as a result of an explosion which occurred when he and Alpha Company were conducting a foot patrol to help reassure the local population and to increase security within the area around Sangin.
 

TAYLOR, William John

Lieutenant Colonel
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Cdo. Log. Regt.
Royal Marines
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Captain William Taylor received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland, announced 27 October 1992 [1].

TELFORD, Ross

Colour Sergeant
P045594J
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Corporal Ross Telford received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April 2001 to 30th September 2001 [1].

THOMAS, David Nigel

Corporal
P045367T
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal David Thomas received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 53298, page 8190 published 11 May 1993.
 

THOMAS, Gareth

Marine
P059345A
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Cross (MC)
Marine Gareth Thomas 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.

THOMAS, Jeremy Hywel

Major General
N023398L
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Brigadier Jeremy Thomas, HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1s

THOMAS, Justin Royston

Justin Thomas CGC
Marine
P055390C
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Marine  Justin Thomas was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service whilst on operations in Iraq on 30 March 2003. 
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 57100, page 4.
[Image] M.O.D.
 

THOMAS, Peter

Marine
P027022K
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service unknown cause
Marine Peter Thomas, 539 Assault Squadron, was deployed to Norway at the time of his death.  [Sources: AFM ROH / Palace Barracks Memorial website.]
 

THOMAS, Peter Roome

Captain
40 Cdo. RM
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Lieutenant Peter Thomas joined 44 Commando in Hong Kong during March 1946, just before it was redesignated as 40 Commando RM [1].
  • 1948 (Lieutenant) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine [2].

THOMASON, Perry

Marine
P038632D
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Perry Thomason received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of service in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War.
 
Source
London Gazette 49134, page 12843. 
 

THOMPSON, C.

Troop Sergeant Major
PLY/X1398 ?
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 3 Troop (attached CBTC). Available for Drafting. 

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

THOMPSON, Geoffrey

Marine
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine Thompson was from Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent. He joined the Royal Marines in 1946. His brother died in WWII. T/4929118 Driver William Harry Thompson, R.A.S.C., was accidently killed 12 October 1944. Sons of Charles William and Amy Thompson, of Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent.
 
Sources

THOMPSON, Graham Michael

Sergeant
P034193D
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant Graham Thompson (now acting Lieutenant) received The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland announced on 5 May 1995, to be dated 27 October 1992.
 
Sources

THOMPSON, John Thomas

Corporal John Thompson 42 Commando
Corporal
P055927F
42 Cdo. RM
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine John Thompson, 40 Commando RM, 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][1a].

THOMPSON, Steven

Sergeant
P038259D
Royal Marines
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Sergeant Steven Thompson was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1994.
 
Sources
London Gazette 54028, page 6610.
 

THOMPSON, Terence David

Captain
N016906V
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Captain Terence David Thompson died during the 1976 Army Everest Expedition. An experienced mountaineer and climbing instructor he was killed in a crevasse accident on the mountain.
 

THOMSON, Jonathan James

Lieutenant Colonel (later Brigadier)
45 Cdo. RM
SBS
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM)
Mentioned in Despatches
Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thomson O.B.E., was awarded The Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallantry within the operations in Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey  in 1991[1].
Citation 

THORNTON, Brian Richard

Marine
RMV 201716
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Marine Brian Thornton was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) for distinguished service in operations in Cyprus during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1957.
 
Sources
London Gazettes Supp. 41305, page 850.

THRESH, Leslie Hugh

Lieutenant
NO18082S
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant Leslie Thresh RM was on a training flight from HMS Seahawk (R.N.A.S, Culdrose) in a Gazelle helicopter of 705 Naval Air Squadron when it flew into overhead power cables crashing into Pendruffle Wood near Herodsfoot six miles south east of Liskeard, Cornwall. Also killed was Pilot Instructor Alan Lightfoot RN.
 

TIDMAN, Martin David

Corporal
P040706Y
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Martin Tidman received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
 
Sources
London Gazette 52530, page 7428 dated 14th May 1991.
 
Notes

TOASE, Andrew William

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.

TODD, Ray

Corporal
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Corporal Ray Todd from Dipton, Co. Durham was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Front page article in the Yorkshire (Bradford) Observer 20 September 1950. 
 

TOGERDINE, A.

Corporal
PO/X 454?
41RM Commando
Royal Marines

20 February 1946. 3 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.

TOMLIN, Kenneth James

Corporal
RM 19480
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Kenneth Tomlin 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
London Gazette 43691, page 5981.

TOMLINSON, Matthew Robert

Warrant Officer Class 2
P049020H
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Military Cross (MC)
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Acting Colour Sergeant Matthew Tomlinson RM was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for gallant and distinguished service in Iraq during an attachment to the 3rd Light Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps, in 2005.

TORR, Derek Austin

Corporal
PLY/X 5202
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Derek Torr from East Grinstead received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea. 

TOTTEN, Philip Mark

Major General
N029309N
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
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)
Major Philip Totten was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division)  in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan in 2010 [1].
  • 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
  • 16 July 2018 promoted Colonel [3].

TOTTLE, Simon

Warrant Officer Class 1
P041453B
845 Naval Air Sqn
Royal Marines
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Warrant Officer Class 1 Simon Tottle from Weston-super-Mare was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 29 December 2012.

TREAGUS, Donald

Corporal
PO/X5848
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Corporal Donald Treagus from Worthing was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea, later found confirmed a prisoner of war.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Report in the Western Evening Herald 8/12/50, p2.

TUCK, Keith

Marine
RM 19139
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Died on active service
Marine Keith Tuck from Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, died at the Royal Air Force Hospital, Aden.
 
Sources
AFM ROH.
England and Wales Government Probate Death Indices.
Report in the Nottingham Evening Post 3 March 1962.

TUCKER, Craig

Corporal
P064731P
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal Craig Tucker 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
London Gazette 60813, page 5837.

TURNER, James William

Lieutenant
N017165F
RM Poole
Royal Marines
Died in service
Lieutenant James Turner drowned at Loch Long, Argyllshire, during a training exercise where he was to be landed from the submarine HMS Orpheus without the need for it to surface.
[Source: AFM ROH / Navy News Feb 1977 p.23 / Cold Water Command authors Dan Conley & Richard Woodman.]

TURNER, Leslie James

Marine
CH/X 5369
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Marine Leslie Turner, HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM,  was killed when the truck he was in surprised bandits in the act of robbing a bus in the Gopeng-Kampar hills, Malaya. Buried in Batu Gajah (later exhumed, cremated at Sek Keng Cheng Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur and ashes returned to UK). Also killed in the same incident was Marine Dennis Parr.

TURNER, Richard

Major
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Major Richard Turner received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st August 1978 to 31st October 1978.
 
Sources
London Gazette 47804, page 4057.
 

TURNER, Robert

Corporal
P053814G
Royal Marines
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC)
Corporal Robert Turner was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010.
 
Source
London Gazette Supp. 59554, page 18536.
 

TURNS, John Michael

Sergeant
PO35614S
Royal Marines
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Sergeant John Turns received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st April to 30th September 1997.
 
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 55120, page 5194.
 

TWEED, David Gratiaen

Lieutenant Colonel
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Mentioned in Despatches
Captain (Acting Major) David Gratiaen Tweed received a Mention in Despatches in September 1945 for good services with the 21st Army Group [1]. He is shown that year as D.A.A. and Q.M.G. 116th RM Infantry Brigade [1a].

TWIST, Martin Thomas

Lieutenant Colonel
N029045M
Royal Marines
Bronze Star Medal (USA)
Major Martin Twist was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, bestowed by the President of the United States of America, in recognition of meritorious, gallant and distinguished servic

TWYCROSS, James

Corporal
P051445M
40 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Corporal James Twycross 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.
 
Sources
London Gazette 57100, page 6.

TYACK, Roger John

Warrant Officer 1, Regimental Sergeant Major
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Royal Victorian Medal (RVM)
Educated Tewkesbury Grammar School. Joined the Royal Marines aged 17. Deployed to Japan from Singapore for operations with 41 Independent Commando RM in Korea aged 19. Remained in service after the Korean War. In 1971 he was RSM of 45 Commando RM and later RSM at Deal.

TYDD, Herbert Henry

Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
PO/X 4078
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Sergeant Herbert Tydd was awarded the Military Medal for distinguished service in operations in Malaya during the period August to October 1950.
Recommendation

TYERS, Lee

Marine
P062749X
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches
Marine Lee Tyers received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq.
 
Source
London Gazette 59182, page 15643.

TYRIE, Ernest Campbell

Corporal
CH/X 117123
42RM Commando
Royal Marines
Died in service

Corporal Ernest Tyrie died of smallpox at the 28th Imperial General Hospital in Hong Kong. 

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

UFTON, Edward Albert

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

Lieutenant Edward Ufton, 'B' Troop, from Burton-on-Trent, 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.

UNDERWOOD, Bryan Albert

Marine
RM 20505
3 Cdo. Bde. RM / UK Commando Force
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Bryan Underwood received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in operations in Brunei during the period 8-22 December 1962.

Sources
London Gazette 43009 page 4693.

UNDERWOOD, John

Marine
RM 8042
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Marine John Underwood from Bournemouth was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea, later confirmed a prisoner of war. Released August 1953.
 
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.

UREN, Andrew Bryan

Corporal
PO35194P
45 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Killed in action or died of wounds

Corporal Andrew Uren 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 Mne. Keith Phillips. This was just before the main assault on Two Sisters, Falkland Islands.

VALLANCE, David William

David William Vallance RM
Marine Recruit
P054951Q
CTCRM
Royal Marines
Died in service

David Vallance was seven weeks into his training at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. He collapsed and died of a heart attack while jogging to a firing range at Sandy Bay, near Exmouth, during a training exercise.

VARDY, Stanley

Marine
PLY/X 5553
41 Ind. Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Mentioned in Despatches

Marine Stanley Vardy received a Mention in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea. 

Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.

VARLEY, Richard James

Corporal
RM13875
42 Cdo. RM
Royal Marines
Military Medal (MM)
Corporal Richard Varley was awarded the M.M., [1] for distinguished services in support of Operations in Borneo between the 13th December 1965 and the 20th April 1966 [2].
 
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