RM Commandos 1946 - present
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Displaying 1501 - 1800 of 1869SHUTTLEWORTH, Philip Albert
SIDDALL, Harry
SIDWELL, Richard Charles
SILCOCK, Matthew
SILLITOE, Frederick Roy
- 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
SIMCOX, Paul Alan
- Ist January 1994 (Corporal) commissioned Acting Lieutenant (SD) [2].
SIMMONS, Timothy Mark Andrew
Marine Timothy Simmons died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SIMPSON, Darren William George
SIMPSON, Peter Leash
Extract from the Aberdeen Evening Express - Monday 14 April 1952
SIMS, Mark Paul
SINCLAIR, Ronald
SKELTON, Stanley
SKINLEY, Brian Cecil John
SKINNER, A.E.
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.
20 February 1946. HQ Troop. Driver posted to CHU.
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
SLOCOMBE, Philip David
SMITH, Anthony Graham
Marine Anthony Smith died in service, cause not known to this archive.
SMITH, Darren James

SMITH, Dennis
SMITH, Derek
SMITH, George
SMITH, George Phillip
SMITH, Ian David Broadway
Lieutenant Ian Smith died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SMITH, James Anthony
Marine James Smith died whilst deployed overseas with 40 Commando RM.
SMITH, Jeremy
SMITH, John Aubrey
SMITH, Kelvin Richard
SMITH, M.
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
SMITH, Michael Stuart
SMITH, Philip Robert

SMITH, R.G.
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, Ralph
Marine Ralph Smith died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SMITH, Robert William
SMITH, Ronald Sidney John
SMITH, Sydney Davidson
SMITH, W.E.C.
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
SNOW, Michael Lawrence
SNOXELL, Oliver
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
SOUTHBY-TAILYOUR, Simon Ewen
SOUTHERN, Michael John
SOUTHWORTH, Ronald
AFM ROH.
SOUTINE, Benn Adam
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
SPARKS, Georgie

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
SPEED, Michael Edward Roy
Corporal Michael Speed died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
SPENCE, T.
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 Ian Spencer died during operations against enemy forces dug in on the Falkland Islands mountain ridge known as Two Sisters.
SPENCER, Jonathon Charles Victor
SPICER, Mark Nicholas
SPIERS, R.A.S.
SPURLING, David Neville
SPYBY, David Stewart
SQUIRES, Richard Graham
STAFFORD, Derek Bryan
- 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].
STAFFORD, T.B.
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

Extract from the Cornishman newspaper - Thursday 29 April 1948.
STANLEY, J.A.
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
STANSFIELD, Christian John
STANTON, Allen John
STANWORTH, John
STAPLETON, Malcolm Donald
Warrant Officer Malcolm Stapleton was serving with the RM Careers Service at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue July 1992, p32.]
STARK, John Walker
STARR, Alan
Source: London Gazette 58196, p27; 30 December 2006.
STATHERS, Paul
STAZICKER, Anthony
STEARNS, Rupert Paul
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
STEPHENS, Seth Vincent Scott

STEPHENSON, John Robert
STEPHENSON, Keith Phillip
STEPHENSON, Lee Martin

STEVENS, Richard
STEVENS, Terence Morton Patrick
STEVENSON, Paul Timothy
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1982 Divisional HQ; Staff Officer (Operations); Falklands Conflict [2].
STEWART, David James
Citation
STEWART, Kenneth
STICKLAND, Charles Richard
STICKLEY, Peter Stanley
STOCK, E.J.
Marine E.J. Stock was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
STOCKLEY, Gordon Herbert
- October 1944 Acting Major, Holding Operational Commando
- December 1944 Acting Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer 44 RM Commando.
STOCKS, William John
STODDART, Anthony
STONE, Christopher Ralph
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
STORER, Andrew
STOREY, John
Marine John Storey died in Malaya as a result of an accident.
Sources
AFM ROH.
Malayan Emergency Commonwealth Deaths 1948-1960.
STOREY, Robert John
STORRIE, David Robert Bruce

STOVELL, Aleksandr David
STOVIN-BRADFORD, Matthew
STRACHAN, Michael Andrew

STRAIN, Eric
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
STRATFORD, Mark Russell
Warrant Officer Mark Stratford, UK Landing Force Command Support Group, died in a helicopter crash.
STRAY, Dennis Wilfred
Marine Denis Stray from Portsmouth died during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
STURMAN, Matthew
SUMMERFIELD, David Edward
SUMMERS, Scott Gordon

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.
SUTHERLAND, Neil
- 2009 promoted Lieutenant Colonel commanding 42 Commando RM.
- 2022 Deputy Commandant General, RM.
SUTTON, David
Sources
London Gazette 57665, page B5.
SWALLOW, Charles
SWALLOW, James Anthony

SWALLOW, Paul Raymond
SWAN, Thomas John
SWINDELL, Roy Goldthorpe
Marine Roy Swindell, from Huntington, York, died whilst deployed overseas to Aden.
AFM ROH.
England and Wales Government Probate Death Indices for 1963.
British Casualties, Aden 1955-1967.
SYKES, Dean Charles
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
TAGG, M.L.
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
- 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

TANNER, Michael John
TAPLIN, John Aubrey
- December 1942 (Acting Temporary Captain) Adjutant of 41RM Commando [2].
TATE, Benjamin Alexander
TATE, John Arnison
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, Clive Paul
TAYLOR, Cortlandt Buller
TAYLOR, Erroll Perth
TAYLOR, Luke

TAYLOR, Martin Kenneth
TAYLOR, Maurice Jack
TAYLOR, Michael Thomas

TAYLOR, Peter George David
TAYLOR, Scott Gregory

TAYLOR, William John
TELFORD, Ross
THOBURN, Michael Howarth
Marine Michael Thoburn from High Spen, Gateshead, died from injuries received after falling from the British Forces HQ building HMS Ta
THOMAS, David
THOMAS, David Nigel
THOMAS, Gareth
THOMAS, Jeremy Hywel
THOMAS, Justin Royston

THOMAS, Peter
THOMAS, Peter Roome
- 1948 (Lieutenant) (40 Commando RM) Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in Palestine [2].
THOMASON, Perry
THOMPSON, Alexander Dale
31 December 1981 awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 21.
THOMPSON, C.
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, Graham Michael
THOMPSON, John Thomas

THOMPSON, Julian Howard Atherden
THOMPSON, Steven
THOMPSON, Terence David
THOMPSON, Thomas Robert
Marine Thomas Thompson died from injuries sustained in a motor accident at Kowloon.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
THOMPSON,Geoffrey
THOMSON, Jonathan James
THOMSON, Martin
THORNTON, Brian Richard
THORNTON, Steven Anthony
Sergeant Steven Thornton was serving at the Commando Helicopter Force HQ at the time of his death.
THORPE, Conrad Dermot Biltcliffe
Sources
London Gazette 57155, page S5.
THRESH, Leslie Hugh
TIDMAN, Martin David
TIERNEY, Paul Graham
TILLEY, Reginald Peter
TINDLE, William Joshua Newman

TOASE, Andrew William
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
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
TOGERDINE, A.
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
TOMLINSON, Matthew Robert
TOOGOOD, Albert Victor Howard
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
TOOMEY, Robert
TORR, Derek Austin
TOSTEVIN, Alexander Charles George
TOTTEN, Philip Mark
- 30 June 2012 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
TOTTLE, Simon
TRAVIS, Quintus Richard Curtis Leigh
TREAGUS, Donald
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
TROTT, Charles Edwin
TROULAN, Dominic Charles Rupert
TUCK, Keith
TUCKER, Craig
TUCKER, Paul Matthew
TURNER, James William
TURNER, Leslie James
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).
TURNER, Richard
TURNER, Robert
TURNS, John Michael
TWEED, David Gratiaen
TWIGG, Richard
TWIST, Martin Thomas
TWYCROSS, James
TYACK, Roger John
TYDD, Herbert Henry
TYERS, Lee
TYRIE, Ernest Campbell
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.
TYRRELL, Ernest Trevor

UFTON, Edward Albert

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 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
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
UREN, Andrew Bryan
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.
URRY, Simon Richard
VAN DER HORST, Richard Evert
VAN DER HORST, Rupert Cornelius
VARDY, Stanley
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
VAUX, Nicholas Francis
VEALE, Steven Edmond
Source
London Gazette Supp. 58633, page 3613.
VICE, Paul Anthony
VOGES, Johannes Rudolph
WADE, Barry Alan Sidney
WAKER, Michael Robert
WAKERLY, Stephen Edward Paul
Marine Stephen Wakerly was attached to HMS Warrior, Northwood, at the time of his death [Source: AFM ROH].
WALDEN, Ian Mennie
Captain Ian Walden was appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1973.
Sources
London Gazette 46240, page 3533.
WALDRON, Timothy
Marine Tmothy Waldron was serving at the Commando Training Centre RM at the time of his death. [Sources: AFM ROH / Navy News issue June 1980.]
WALKER, George
WALKER, Jason Paul
WALKER, Keith Donald
WALKER, Richard Eden
WALKER, Stephen

WALKER, Stephen James
WALKER, William Arthur
Marine William Walker from Steyning, Sussex, died in Korea. He had been reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea. His name is on the Roll of Honour Memorial in St. Andrews Church, Steyning.
WALL, Graham
WALLACE, Scott Peter
Source: London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.
WALLACE, Stuart Frazer Rennie
WALLS, Kevin Finlay
WALSH, Daniel William
WALTER, John Roche Hensleigh
Lieutenant John Walter was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for distinguished service in operations in Korean waters.
WALTON, Richard Anthony Carl
Colour Sergeant Richard Walton was serving at RMDIV Leconfield at the time of his death.
WANT, Thomas Alfred
WARD, Chrystie Nigel Hanslip
WARD, Colin David
WARD, David
WARD, David, J.T.
WARD, Jason George

Major Jason Ward, UK Landing Force Command Support Group, died in a helicopter crash.
WARD, Ronald
WARD, Steven
Source: London Gazette 63377, page B6 published 12 June 2021.
WARREN, Paul

WASSALL, Joseph Desmond

WATERS, Lee John
Colour Sergeant Lee John Waters, Recce Troop, was shot three times while on tour in Afghanistan; in the face, in his left hand, and in his left foot [Source: MOD].
WATERS, Peter, S.

Lieutenant Peter Waters, second in command Lima Company, was wounded in the hostage rescue at Limbang, Malaysia, on 12 December 1962.
WATKINS, Andrew Patrick Leonard
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
- 12 August 2019 promoted Colonel [3].
WATKINS, David Alfred
WATLOW, J.T.
WATSON, Andrew Philip
WATSON, H.
20 February 1946. 1 Troop. Awaiting draft to the Far East.
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
WATSON, John Matthew
WATSON, Maurice
WATSON, R.H.
20 February 1946. HQ Troop (Police). Awaiting draft to the Far East.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
WATSON, Richard Ian
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
WATSON, Richard John

WATSON, Stanley Mark
WATT, Andrew
WATTS, Ernest John
Marine Ernest Watts died of acute meningitis at the 28th Indian General Hospital, Hong Kong.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
WATTS, Laurence George
WATTS, Peter Raymond
WATTS, Richard Dennis
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B4].
WEAVER, Kevin William
WEBB, Adrian, C.
- 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
WEBB, E.H.
Corporal E.H. Webb was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
WEBBER, Christopher Alan
17 June 2023 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Sources
London Gazette 64082, page B6.
WEBSTER, Laird
WEBSTER, Thomas
WEDDERBURN, David
WEEKS, David Jack
WEITES, Matthew Gerard
WELCH, Keith
WELCH, Simon Grant
Sergeant Simon Welch received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Northern Ireland during the period 1st October 1998 to 31st March 1999.
Source
London Gazette 55651, page 11554.
WELLINGS, Richard Martyn
Marine Richard Wellings died in a traffic accident.
WELLINGTON, Walter
Marine Walter Wellington died in a motor accident whilst deployed overseas.
Sources
AFM ROH.
Globe and Laurel RM Magazine October 1964 edition.
WELLS, Bernard
WEMYSS, Brian Alexander
Corporal Brian Wemyss died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
WESTON, Barry John

WESTON, John Culpeper
WESTWOOD, George
WETTON, Christopher Steven
WHAPHAM, R.A.
WHARRAM, Joseph Edward
WHATLEY, Benjamin Mark Lawson

WHEDDON, Gareth Christopher
WHEELER, Alfred
WHEELER, Mark Andrew Charles
WHITAKER, Kenneth Nigel

WHITE, Bruce Kennard
WHITE, Grant Ian
WHITE, Jon
Captain Jon White, Recce Troop Commander, was severely injured when he stood on an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol with 40 Commando Royal Marines in 2010 during Operation Herrick 12, at Sangin, Afghanistan. Jon lost both his legs above the knee, and his right arm at the elbow.
WHITE, Mark
WHITEHEAD, Andrew Francis
WHITELEY, Christopher Vivian
- 13 June 1998 (Captain) appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
WHITHAM, David Glyn
WHITING, John
WHITMARSH, Adam Thomas
WHITMARSH, George Charles
WHITTLE, Adam
WHITWHAM, James
WHYSALL, Michael Colin
WIGLEY, Jonathan

WILD, Leslie
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.
WILKIE, Ian James
Sources
WILKINS, Michael Compton Lockwood

WILKINSON, John
[1] AFM ROH.
[2] Andy Holloway. WO2 RM.
WILKINSON, Matthew John
WILKINSON, Peter John
WILLASEY-WILSEY, Anthony Patrick
WILLEY, Simon
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