MACFARLANE, Walter Grant

Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
'42 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
CH/X 4743
Born: 
Thursday, July 4, 1929
Died : 
Wednesday, December 12, 1962
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
33
Local Roll of Honour: 
Sergeant Walter Macfarlane 42 Commando

Sergeant Walter Macfarlane, Lima Coy., from Middlesborough, was one of five commandos who died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarwak.

Source: AFM ROH.
[Image] Newcastle Journal - Thursday 13 December 1962. 
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 

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