GRAY, Patrick Edward

Primary tabs

Rank: 
Lance Corporal (later Lieutenant Colonel)
Unit / Base: 
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Kings Regiment (Liverpool) / South Lancs. Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
3783344 & 368556
Honours & Awards: 
Military Medal (MM)
Patrick Edward Gray MM 6 Commando
Lance Corporal Patrick Gray was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy [1]. He was presented with his award in a ceremony at L'écarde quarry, Amfreville on the 16th July 1944 [view].
20.08.1944 - wounded North West Europe [2].
15.06.1946 - Commissioned Second Lieutenant [3].
31.03.1950 - Captain in the Royal Army Service Corps (R.A.S.C.) [4].
31.03.1957 - Major in the R.A.S.C. [5].
01.01.1965 - Lt. Colonel in the Royal Corps of Transport [6].
17.04.1976 - Retires from military service [7].
 
Sources
[1] London Gazette 36679, page 4048.
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/81.
[3] London Gazette 37657, page 3730.
[4] London Gazette 38874, page1588.
[5] London Gazette 41036, page 2041.
[6] London Gazette 43916, page 2583.
[7] London Gazette 46877, page 5660.
 
Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Archive pages : 
No 6 Commando

Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos

Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now]. 
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
 
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.