ADDINGTON, Raymond Thomas Casamajor
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Title:
The Honourable
Rank:
Lieutenant (later Major)
Unit / Base:
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
85533
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Monday, January 27, 1919
Died :
Friday, October 28, 2011
Operations:
Raymond Thomas Casamajor Addington, the third son of the 6th Viscount Sidmouth, joined No 5 Commando as a Second Lieutenant upon their formation in July 1940 [1][3].
Promoted Lieutenant on the 1st January 1941 [2]. Lieutenant Addington deployed with No.5 Commando to Madagascar (Operation Ironclad) [3].
Later awarded the Military Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe whilst a Battery Captain with the 13th Honourable Artillery Company, Royal Horse Artillery [3][4]. Retired from the Army 15 April 1949 and granted honorary rank Major [5].
Member of the Commando Association last residing Marlborough, Wiltshire [6].
Sources
[1] Copy of document Volunteers for Special Service, No 5 Commando Selection of Personnel [view].
[2] London Gazette 35056, page 536.
[3] Obituary published in the Daily Telegraph.
[4] London Gazette 37138, page 3227.
[4] National Archives file WO 373/
[5] London Gazette 38586, page 1887.
[6] Mrs Roderick MBE (CBF).
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