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CLOONEY, John Francis Patrick
CLUTTERBUCK, Wesley Andrew

COATES, Timothy Patrick
COBB, Richard James
Marine Richard Cobb died whilst at the Commando School RM.
COCKTON, Peter Graeme
Corporal Peter Cockton was awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
Sources
London Gazette 51733, page 5813.
COKE, Noel Philip de Odingsells
COLE, Adrian
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 56070, page 5.
COLE, Michael Anthony Falle
COLEMAN, Michael Patrick
COLES, Russell Howard
COLLEY, Robert Baden John
- 2016 Acting Colour Sergeant.
COLLIER, Vivian Carter
Corporal Vivian Collier was serving at HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
COLLINGWOOD, Frank Arthur
COLLINS, Michael
COLLINS, Paul Michael

Marine Paul Collins died following the crash of a Lynx helicopter in Basra City on Saturday 6 May 2006.
COLLINS, Thomas
COLLINS, Thomas Joseph


COLLIS, Robert Windham O'Neale
COLWILL, Horace Cecil
COMBES, David Stanley
CONDRON, Andrew Melvin
Marine Andrew Condron from Bathgate was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. Found to be a prisoner of war. 1950 to 1953 imprisoned in Camp 10 at Chonma and Camp 5, Pyuktong, North Korea.
CONNOLLY, Noel Gerard
CONTALDI, Carlo Riccardo
Lieutenant Carlo Contaldi, RM Reserve,was appointed M.B.E. (Military Divsion) 1 January 2022.
CONWAY, Eric Ashley
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Capt. E. A. Conway MBE, (P040125G), to Emergency List for a period of 4 years on completion of Initial Commission 11th Nov. 2012 [2].
COOK, Paul
COOKE, Adrian David
COOKE, Gordon
COOP, James Barry
COOPER, Henry Neville
COOPER, John Richard
COOPER, Robert Terence
- 31 December 1999 Captain (now Major) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
COPINGER-SYMES, Rory Sandham
CORBETT, William Campbell
CORBIDGE, Stephen John
- 30 June 2007 (Major) (Acting Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 12 May 2014 to Retired List [3].
CORCORAN, Matthew
CORDEN-GILBERT, George Edward Charles

13 March 1943, 410 Kings Squad passed for duty at Chatham. Awarded the King's Badge. Operation Vantage 1961, Officer Commanding 'C' Troop.
Sources
RM Historical timeline online royal-marines.net
G&L Jul/Aug 1992 edition.
[Image] V.B. (42&45 Cdo).
CORNISH, A.L.
CORNISH, Andrew Charles
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
COSTLEY, William George
COTTON, Steven
COTTRELL, Matthew David
COULTER, Jeremy John Sagar
COULTER, Richard Alan
COURTENAY, Timothy Kendall

COWE, Michael
COX, Grahame Dennis
COX, John Albert Windsor
Marine John Cox received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Operations in the Near East, October to December, 1956.
Source
London Gazette 41092, page 3419.
COX, Mark Andrew
COX, Simon
COX, William Clive
CRAWFORD, Adam Timothy Stephen
CRAWFORD, Anthony Davenport
CRAWFORD, Ronald Lindsay
CRAWFORD, Wayne William
CREASEY, A.D.
Source: London Gazette 64017, page 6694.
CREECH, Charles, R.
Able Seaman Charles Creech, attached to 41 Independent Commando, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
CRISP, Dominic John Delves

CROCKETT, Anthony John Sinclair
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.
CROMBIE, Richard Dennis
CROOKES, Jonathan David Thomas

CROSKERRY, John Kevin
CROSSLAND, James Willie
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CROUCHER, Matthew

CROWDER, Jonathan Evans
CRUDEN, Paul Anthony
CRUSE, Ernest
CULLEN, Andrew Thomas
CULLEN, Michael
CULLY, James
Marine James Cully from Stirling was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
CUNDY, Robert Graham
- (Major) Received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Afghanistan [2].
CUNNINGHAM, Andrew Nicholas
Sources
London Gazette 55651, page 11559.
CUNNINGHAM, Robert James
Corporal Robert Cunningham was serving with HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
CUNNINGHAM, Samuel James
Marine Samuel Cunningham was found dead at Deering block, Chivenor.
CURD, Edward, J.

British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
CURLEY, Stephen Paul

Corporal Stephen Curley died in an explosion whilst conducting a foot patrol in the Sangin area to reassure the local nationals and understand their concerns. [Source: MOD]
CURRY, Benedict Rodney
London Gazette Supp. 56070, page 5.
CURRY, Thomas Geoffrey

CURTIS, Daniel Gad
- 30 December 2017 (Colour Sergeant) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
CURTIS, Peter John
CUSACK, Shane Barry
CUTHBERT, James Adrian
CUTHELL, Garry
DACK, Simon Bruce
DAKERS, Alexander

DAKERS, James Wright
Extract from the Aberdeen Press and Journal
DALE, Peter Edward
Sources
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
National Archives file WO 373/130/124.
DANBY, Ian Paul
DANCE, Graham
DANDO, Kenneth Gordon
DANELLS, Peter John Godfrey


DANIELS, Leslie
DANIELS, Timothy Nicholas
DARBY, Terrance
DARBYSHIRE, Steven William

DARCH, Brian John
31 December 1981 awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 21.
DARLEY, Matthew Edward
DARLEY, Nicholas John
Marine Nicholas Darnley died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
DARLING, Peter Henry

DARWALL, Maxwell George Robert
Captain Maxwell Darwell was awarded the M.C., for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1951.
DAVID, Anthony Philip
Marine Anthony David was fatally wounded on 16 September whilst on mobile patrol on the Falls Road, Belfast. He died a month later. [Sources: AFM ROH / NIVets.org]
DAVIDSON, David Kelly
Marine David Davidson was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished services on the 6th November 1956 during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt [1].
DAVIDSON, Peter Forbes
DAVIES, A.
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.
DAVIES, Barrie
DAVIES, Damian Jonathan

DAVIES, Donald
DAVIES, F.
20 February 1946. 2 Troop. Available for Drafting.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
DAVIES, Hadyn
DAVIES, Ian
Acting Band Colour Sergeant Ian Davies was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) 31 December 2005.
Sources
London Gazette 57855, page N4.
DAVIES, Michael James
Corporal Michael Davies died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
DAVIES, Ronald George
DAVIES, Stephen John
Source: London Gazette 61450, page N37; 31 December 2015.
DAVIS, Christopher John
DAVIS, Edward Grant Martin
DAVIS, Ivor John
Corporal Ivor Davis was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
DAVIS, Noel Louis
DAVIS, Owen Edward

DAVISON, Colin
DAVISON, Raef Denys Geoffrey
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
DAVITT, Douglas John
DAWE, Barry
DAWES, Andrew Paul

DAY, H.B.
20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Course at the CBTC. Available for Drafting.
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
DAY, J.
Quartermaster Sergeant J.Day was reported missing during operations in Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
DAY, Tony Kenneth
DAYES, George Alan
De La COUR, Colin Charles
DE REYA, Anthony Luciano

De VAL, Kevin Leslie

DE'ATH, Ian Dudley


DE'ATH, Simon Dudley
DEAN, Martin Richard
DECHOW, William Ernest
- 4 July 2006 (Acting Colonel) promoted Colonel [2].
- 21 June 2011 promoted Brigadier [3].
DEELEY, Damian John Beresford
DEERING, Mark Anthony

- 763 Squad (1961).
DEERING, Robert Christopher

DENNING, Oliver William
DENNIS, Donald Henry Arthur
Sergeant Donald Dennis, 'C' Troop, from Plymouth, was shot and killed by a sniper during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
DENT, Brian
DEWAR, Duncan Andrew
- Commanding Officer, 45 Commando Group [1a].
DI-VICENZO, Marcus
DICK, Louis Timothy Mylius
DICKENS, L.J.F.
Sergeant Dickens from Kilwinnibg, Ayrshire, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
DICKINSON, Stevan James

Marine Stevan Dickinson died from injuries received after falling down a bank onto a bamboo stake when off duty in Hong Kong.
DICKS, Darryn Ross
DICKSON, Kenneth
DIGNAM, Edward Brian Christopher
Lance Corporal Edward Dignam received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished services in support of operations in East and West Malaysia during the period 24th June 1965 to 23rd December 1965.
Source
London Gazette 43994, page 6129.
DILLON, James Edward
DINGWALL, Nils Thomas
DIXON, Martyn John
Source: AFM ROH.
DOAK, Samuel George
DODDS, Roy Reginald
DOLIVERA, Brian
DON, Ronald
DONNAN, Christopher Neil
DONNELLY, Mark
Corporal Mark Donnelly, married and from Eastney Portsmouth, died at Alexandra Road British Military Hospital Singapore.
DONOVAN, Mark Joseph
DORLING, David George
DOWD, Jonathan Wyn
DOWLEN, Henry

DOWLING, Michael George
DOWN, Michael Ernest James
Sergeant Michael Down was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland.
DOWNEY, Christopher Terrence
DOYLE, T.
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.
DRABBLE, Sam
DRAKE, Alan Peter
DRAPER, Michael Kenneth
DRINKWATER, Ross
- 1 October 2012 promoted Major [2].
DRISCOLL, Robert Alfred
DRIVER, Steven
DRYSDALE, Douglas Burns
DUDHILL, Lorin
Marine Lorin Dudhill, 'Y' Troop, from Wingate, Durham, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
DUGGAN, Stephen
DUNCAN, Ewan Robert
DUNHAM, Mark William
DUNHAM, Stephen Alfred
DUNLOP, Christopher Graham Harrison
DUNLOP, James
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
DUNN, Anthony John
DUNN, David Cuthbert
Lieutenant David Dunn, HQ, died during a joint training exercise in Northern Scotland. He was on board a helicopter operating from HMS Intrepid when it crashed. Also killed were Lieut. Paul Farley and Lieut.
DUNSTAN, Neil David

Marine Neil Dunstan was killed by an explosion in the Garmsir District of southern Helmand, at 1647 hrs local time, while operating as part of Task Force Helmand's Information Exploitation Group. He was taking part in a routine joint patrol with soldiers from the Afghan National Security Forces w
DUNWORTH, Christopher John
DUTTON, James
DUTTON, James Benjamin
DWYER, Ruairi
DYKE, Ralph Charles
DYTOR, Clive Idris
EAMES, Rex Hugh Victor
EARL, Peter Anthony
EARLY, Clive Robert
London Gazette Supp. 56070, page 5.
EARP, Dennis Roland

EASTERBROOK, Antony Laurence

EATON, Daniel Thomas
- 1 October 2016 promoted Major [2].
EATON, Nicholas John
Corporal Nicholas Eaton, a mountain leader in the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre, died in a road traffic accident whilst cycling back to RM Condor, Arbroath.
Carol Harrison.
EATON, Stephen Graham
EATOUGH, Bryan
Marine Bryan Eatough from Lancashire died of wounds after being shot by a bandit sentry in Malaya.
EBBENS, Andrew John
- 1 September 1987 promoted Captain [2].
EBBONS, J.
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.
ECCLES, Michael
EDMONDS, Arnold Basil Lindsay
EDWARDS, Brian Leslie
[1] London Gazette Supp. 44558, page 3863.
EDWARDS, Lionel Percy Fox
Captain Lionel Edwards was appointed O.B.E. (Military Divsion) in the 1963 New Years Honours. He served in Cyprus, Port Said, and in Aden.
EDWARDS, Rudolph Douglas

EDWARDS, Steven James
ELEY, John Graham
ELLERTON, F
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.
ELLIS, David
ELLIS, Michael Philip
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B4].
ELMS, Liam Michael

ELVY, Bryan Phillip
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
EMSLIE, Hamish Brian
ENEFER, Roger
Sergeant Roger Enefer died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.
ENGLAND, Russell Edward
EPHRAUMS, Roderick Jarvis

- 1 January 1965 (Major) appointed O.B.E. [1].
ERSKINE, Dominic Steven
Marine Dominic Erskine received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery whilst rescuing a passenger from a burning vehicle at Arbroath on 13th January 1999.
Extract from the Globe and Laurel
ESSEEN, David
Marine David Esseen from Wallasey died whilst deployed to Aden.
Sources
AFM ROH.
British Casualties, Aden 1955-1967.
EURIDGE, Richard Ernest
EVANS, Andrew Peter
EVANS, Anthony Stephen
Lance Corporal Anthony Evans died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
EVANS, Gareth
EVANS, George
Marine George Evans died in Malta. He had served in WW2 and in Malaya. An inquest on the 21st November found he had taken his own life in a blitzed building in Floriana.
EVANS, Kenneth
Corporal Kenneth Evans died during an enemy bombing attack whilst on operations at Ajax Bay, Falkland Islands.
EVANS, Paul John
EVANS, Philip
EVANS, Tony

Marine Tony Evans died during operations in Afghanistan. He and Marine Georgie Sparks, both of J Company, had been conducting a foot patrol to the north-west of Lashkar Gah in Helmand province.
EVERRITT, Richard
- 6 July 2004 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
[1] London Gazette 57155, page S5.
EVES, Ernest Edward

EWEN, Robert John
FACEY, Robert
FAIRBAIRN, Charles, A.M.H.H.
FAIRBROTHER, David

FALCONAR, Oswald Bernard
FALLOWES, R.
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.
FARLEY, Paul Adrian Todd
Lieutenant Paul Farley died during a joint training exercise in Northern Scotland. He was on board a helicopter operating from HMS Intrepid when it crashed. Also killed were Lieut. David Dunn and Lieut.
FARRANT, Alexander James MacNeil
FEARS, J.R.
FELLOWES, Halford David
- Acting Lieutenant Colonel Halford David Fellowes was Commanding Officer Royal Marine Siege Regiment 1941 [1].
FELLOWS, R.E.
Marine R.E. Fellows from Billesley, Birmingham, was reported missing, later found wounded, on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
FELLOWS, Steven James

Lance Corporal Steven Fellows was part of a patrol in the Green Zone south of Forward Operating Base Jackson when a Jackal vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in the Helmand River Wadi. All three of the vehicle occupants were wounded with LCpl Fellows’ position as the vehicle commander
FERGUSON, John Roy
FERGUSON, William John
FERRANTE, Simeon Mervyn
FERRIS, David Howard
Mne. Ferris was posted to HMS Endurance at the time of his death
FIDLER, John Quentin
FILON, Richard
FINDLAY, Murdoch
Marine Murdoch Findlay died in service whilst deployed overseas, cause of death not known to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
FISHER, Daniel
FISHER, Daniel Alan
FISHER, Shane David
FISK, Ian David
FITTON, Peter Ronald
Corporal Peter Fitton 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. Andy Uren, and Mne. Keith Phillips.
FITZSIMMONS, Lee Michael
Corporal Lee Fitzsimmons died when the Puma helicopter he was travelling in crashed during operations. [Source: AFM ROH / Media reports online.]
FLEMING, Paul Andrew
Marine Paul Fleming, RM Reserve Scotland, died in a traffic accident returning to Glasgow from a training course on Dartmoor. Also killed were Mne. Hardie and Mne. Martin.
FLETCHER, Paul Anthony
FLYNN, John Henry
Served 1945 -1957 [Source: Obituaries RM Charity website].
FOOT, Albert Edward
FORBES, Duncan Graham
Sources
London Gazette Supp. 58396, page 10412.
FORD, David Robert
Lieutenant David Ford received a Mention in Despatches for distinguished service during operations in Korean waters.
FORD, Matthew Christopher

FORDHAM, Peter Dennis
FORMOY, Ronald David

Marine Ronald Formoy, Lima Company, was one of five commandos who died during an action which resulted in the rescue of hostages taken and held at Limbang, Sarwak.
AFM ROH.
FORRET, Andrew
FORSHAW, Graham William
FOSTER, Cecil Wylie
Source: Armed Force Memorial ROH.
FOSTER, G.R.
FOSTER, Nicholas Paul
- 30 June 2014 promoted Lt. Colonel [2].
FOSTER, Nigel Francis
FOUNTAINE, Michael John
Lieutenant Michael Fountaine died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
FOWKE, Roger Mansergh
Marine Roger Fowke died at the 28th Imperial General Hospital, Hong Kong, of head injuries sutained as the result of a car accident.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/130.
FOWLER, Michael John
Marine Michael Fowler died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
Sources
AFM ROH.
Naval History.net website.
FOX, Christopher
FOX, Daniel Christian
FOXALL, Ian Walton
Corporal Ian Foxall was attached to HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM at the time of his death.
FRANCIS, Kenneth David
FRANCIS, Michael James
FRANCIS, Steven John
FRANKLAND, Kevin Peter
Marine Kevin Frankland died in service, cause of death not known to this archive.
FRASER, Hugh
FREEMANTLE, John
Corporal John Freemantle was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death. The Brigade had been involved for several years in the campaign in Indonesia and Borneo. He was originally buried in Ulu Pandan Cemetery Singapore, later cremated, and his ashes returned to the UK.
FRENCH, John Robert
FRENCH, K.J.
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.
FRISBY, Lewis William
FROST, John Boyes
FRY, Robert Alan
- 1978 (Lieutenant) received Mention In Despatches for distinguished service in Northern Ireland [1].
FUDGE, Ronald John
Marine Ronald Fudge, from Bristol, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
FULLER, James Andrew Murray
FYFE, Steven Daniel
GADIE, Philip
GALACKI, Toni
GALLAGHER, Hugh
GALLIMORE, Walter
GARDINER, Ian, R.
GARDNER, Anthony John
GARDNER, James Patrick
GARDNER, Robert Alexander
Corporal Robert Gardner was attached to HQ 3 Commando Bde. RM at the time of his death.
GARNER, Ivan
GARROD, John Martin Carruthers
GARROW, Sephen Peter
Source: London Gazette 59808, page B27; 11 June 2011.
GAVIN, Alastair Douglas Bulkeley
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