RM Commandos 1946 - present
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GELDER, George Arthur
GELLENDER, Paul Scott
GENGE, Thomas John Head

GEORGE, Kenneth Robert
Marine Kenneth George died as a result of an accidental fall at Tung Chung, Hong Kong.
Source
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/131.
GIBB, Alexander Keith
GIBBON, Anthony James
GIBBONS, Andrew Thomas
GIBSON, Mark
Source: London Gazette 59446, page B26; 12 June 2010.
GIBSON, Neil
GIBSON, Robert Grierson

GIFFIN, Brett Patrick
GILBERT, Adam
GILBERT, Barry
GILCHRIST, Greig Ian
GILHOOLY, Duncan
GILL, Barry Michael
GILL, Martin Joseph
GILLESPIE, Thomas Alexander
GILLINGHAM, Graham John
GILLINGS, Neil Joseph Farries
GILMORE, Ian Alexander
Marine Ian Gilmore died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
GINN, Robert Nigel
GLANCY, James Alexander
GLANVILLE, Terence Victor
Lieutenant Terence Glanville died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
GLOVER, Thomas Fergusson
GOATLEY, George John
GODDARD, Edward Charles Mackenzie
London Gazette 43636, page 4130.
GOLDSMITH, Andrew Giles
GOLDSMITH, Leonard John
GOLDSWORTH, Matthew
GOLDSWORTHY, James Noel Anthony
Service included HMS Sakar, ITCRM, CTCRM, Cdo. Log Regt., and 42 Commando RM.
GOOCH, R.A.
GOODCHILD, D.I.
Lieutenant D.I. Goodchild was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
GOODFELLOW, Cyril Edward
Marine Cyril Goodfellow, from Birmingham, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
GOODMAN, J.E.
Marine J.E. Goodman from Calne, Wiltshire, was reported missing on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir Korea and later found to be a prisoner of war.
GOODMAN, William
GORMLEY, David John
GOSTICK, Dale Edward

Marine Dale Gostick died whilst serving as a Viking operator in 3rd Troop, Armoured Support Company, at the Sangin crossing of the Helmand River, southern Helmand province, Afghanistan. His troop were returning to their Forward Operating Base, after providing essential support to 2nd Battalion Th
GOUGE, Edward Charles Raymond
GOULDEN, Alan Douglas
Marine Alan Goulden died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
GOURLAY, Basil Ian Spencer

GRACE, Nicholas John
GRAHAM, John Ian
GRAHAM, John Lewin

GRAHAM, W.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.
GRANT, Andrew Douglas
GRANT, Ferris Nelson
GRANT, Norman William
Colour Sergeant Norman Grant died in service whilst deployed overseas, cause of death not known to this archive.
GRANT, Richard Henry
GRANT, Roland Stephen
GRAY, Simon Anthony Neathan
GRAY, Thomas Malcolm
GREEN, Gary Edward

GREEN, Patrick Neil
GREENFIELD, David Nicholas
GREENING, Raymond Thomas
GREENSTREET, Hugh Christopher
GRIBBLE, Norman Albert
Marine Norman Albert Gribble died when the assault craft he was on board sank during a night training exercise in Plymouth Sound. Marine Roy Thomas Moran, Commando School RM, also died.
Sources
AFM ROH.
GRICE, Colin Frederick
GRIFFIN, Robert Don

Marine Robert Griffin was killed during operations in the Falklands. He was attached to Task Force Landing Craft Squadron RM.
GRIFFITHS, G.T.
GRIFFITHS, Nicholas Alan
- 30 June 2011 promoted Lieutenant Colonel.
GRIFFITHS, Patrick

- 1970 Lieutenant Colonel commanding 41 Commando RM [2].
GUTTERIDGE, Tobias
GUY, Philip Stuart

Captain Philip Guy, RM, died in a helicopter crash.
HABERFIELD, Kevin Howard
HADAWAY, James
HADDOW, Fraser
HADLEY, J.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.
HADLEY, Paul Edward
Sergeant Paul Hadley received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland in 1993.
Sources
London Gazette 53453, page 16388.
HADLOW, David Keith
HALFORD, Jack Lovell
Colour Sergeant Jack Halford BEM was killed during operations in the Arabian Desert whilst seconded to the Northern Frontier Regiment o
HALFORD, Patrick
HALL, Christopher Mark Ian
HALL, Edward Charles Malet
HALL, James William
HALL, Norman
HALL, Robin John
HALL, Simon Jeremy
HALL, Thomas
HALL, Thomas Henry
HALL, Tony Joseph
Sources AFM ROH .
HALLETT, Patrick Edward Roy
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.
HALLIDAY, Francis Andrew Tollemache
HALSTED, Benjamin Erik
- 30 June 2015 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HAMBLETON, Charles Frederick
HAMBLIN, Anthony John
HAMMOND, Mark Christopher
HANCOCK, A.S.
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.
HANNAH, Kenneth William
HANNAH, Rowan
Corporal Rowan Hannah died whilst deployed overseas with 42 Commando RM.
HANSON, Sven Christopher
HARBAR, Alan
HARDIE, John
HARDIE, Mark John
HARDING, James William
HARDY, Campbell Richard

HARPER, Arthur Alexander Henry
HARRIES, Owen Graham
HARRIES, Paul Jeremy


Marine Paul Jeremy Harries served in 3 Commando Brigade RM for 14 years from March 1968 until medically discharged in March 1982. His service was primarily with 42 Commando RM. Also served 40 Commando RM and 45 Commando RM. Succumbed to lung cancer November 2024.
HARRIS, Carl Christian
- 26 August 2019 (Lieutenant Colonel) promoted Colonel [3].
HARRIS, Iain Andrew
HARRIS, Jeffrey Leonard
HARRIS, Malcolm Harold
Warrant Officer 2 Malcolm Harris received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1st November 1978 to 31st January 1979.
HARRIS, Raymond
HARRIS, Tristan
- 30 June 2010 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HARRISON, Carl Anthony
Marine Carl Harrison died in a traffic accident on the Arbroath to Friockheim road near to RM Condor.
HARRISON, Christopher Lewis

HARRISON, Ian Stewart
HARRISON, Matthew Thomas

HARRISON, Thomas
Acting Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison, Company Intelligence Marine, 40 Commando Royal Marines, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service for his exceptional service in providing his Company with first class intelligence that enabled them to make a major contribution to campaign succe
HARROLD, John
Served with 'B' Troop in Malaya circa 1951-1953.
Source
Reunion article with photo in the Globe and Laurel magazine Nov/Dec. 2000 edition.
HART, David Charles

HART, Jonathan Paul
HARWOOD, John Gordon
HASELOCK, Simon
HASKELL, Alan George
Corporal Alan Haskell received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of distinguished service in Northern Ireland.
HASLAM, Craig
HAW, Christopher Edward
- 2022 Colonel and Commandant Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines [2].
HAWKINS, H.C.
Marine Hawkins from Taunton had been in the Corps for over 3 years when he deployed with 41 Independent Commando RM aged 21 for active service in the Korean War. Previous overseas deployments included Palestine and Egypt.
Source
HAWKINS, Lee John
- 2001 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
HAWKINS, Peter David
HAYCOCK, Jesse Hotchkiss
HAYES, L.A.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
HAYES, William David
HAYES-DAVIS, William Michael
HAYHURST, Frederick, C.
Marine Fred Hayhurst was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
HAYNES, Peter Michael
HAYTER, E.C.
Source: Membership Directory of the US 1st Marine Division Association (FMDA).
HAYTON-WILLIAMS, Alastair John Gareth

HAZELL
Served with 'B' Troop in Malaya circa 1951-1953.
Source
Reunion article with photo in the Globe and Laurel magazine Nov/Dec. 2000 edition.
HEAD, Stephen Michael
HEADINGTON, Paul Dennis
HEALY, Colin Francis
31 December 1981 appointed M.B.E. (Military Division).
Source
London Gazette 48837, page 5.
HEARD, Lewis Anthony
HEATH, J.A.
Marine Heath served in Hong Kong in 1970.
HEATH, Walter Thomas
London Gazette 39507, page 1880.
HEATLY, Robert Johnston
HEBDEN, Ralph Michael
Marine Ralph Hebden, a veteran of Afghanistan, went missing after going for an early-morning run. His body was spotted in the sea by a passer-by 3 weeks later. A subsequent inquest heard how he drowned after falling from a cliff path in poor visibility, and a verdict of accidental death was rec
HEDENSKOG, Sholto Brough

Marine Sholto Hedenskog, UK Landing Force Command Support Group, died in a helicopter crash.
HEDGES, Justin William
HELLINGS, Peter William Craddock
HELSTRIP, Anthony John
HENDERSON, Robert McAusland
- 11 June 2021 (Bearer Party, Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh) appointed M.V.O. [2].
HENRY, John

HERMAN, Benjamin John
HERMER, Jeremy Peter
Sources
London Gazette 57855, page N4.
HERRON, John
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.
HESKETH, Kenneth Robert
HEWETT, Alan
HEWITT, Samuel Hanna
Sergeant Samuel Hewitt died in a canoeing accident during a training exercise.
HICKIN, Gordon
HICKINBOTHAM, Christopher James
- 12 June 1982 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
HICKMAN, Simon Michael
Major Simon Hickman died of a tumour. He joined the Royal Marines in 1992 and served around the world including, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, Porterdown and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. [Source: AFM ROH / numerous press reports online]
HICKS, Ashley Charles

HICKS, F.S.
Marine F.S. Hicks was reported missing during operations in Korea. He was later found to be a prisoner of war.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
HIGGINS, D.A.
HIGGINS, James
Extract from the Daily Mirror - Saturday 24 July 1976
HIGGINS, Nigel William
Lance Corporal Nigel Higgins died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
HIGGINSON, Andrew John Wentworth
HIGGS, R.K.
Marine R.K. Higgs was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
HIGSON, Alexander
HILL, Anthony Patrick
Major Anthony Hill was appointed M.B.E. (Military Division) December 2020 New Years Honours.
HILL, Christopher Reginald Bernard
HILL, Jonathan, P.
HILL, M.A.
Marine Hill served in Hong Kong in 1970.
HILL, Martin Aubrey
Marine Martin Hill died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
HILL, Matthew Robert
HILL, Paul
HILL, Philip
Source: Arbroath Herald newspaper 17Dec1982, p25.
HILL, R.W.
HILL, Ray
Served with 'B' Troop in Malaya circa 1951-1953.
Source
Reunion article with photo in the Globe and Laurel magazine Nov/Dec. 2000 edition.
HILLARD, H.
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.
HILLS, Glenn
HILLS, Stanley Edward Herbert
HINCHLEY, Derek
HIND, James Robert
- 16 May 1989 awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal in recognition of service in Northern Ireland [2].
HIND, Joseph Temple Osborne
HINE, Malcolm
Marine Malcolm Hine was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service during operations in Korea.
Sources
London Gazette 39230, page 2749.
HISCOCK, Denis John
Lieutenant Denis Hiscock was serving with HQ, 3 Commando Brigade RM at the time of his death.
HISCOCK, John Austin
HISLOP, Edward
[Source: 12 June 2004 London Gazette 57315, page B5].
HITCHMAN, Keith David
HODGKINSON, Craig

Marine Craig Hodgkinson, 4 Assault Sqn. RM, died of a heart attack whilst playing in a rugby match between the Royal Navy and Cornwall County.
HODGKISS, Richard George
HODKINSON, Graham
HODSON, Robert John
HOGG, James
HOLDEN, Stephen Paul
HOLDER, Daniel
HOLLAND, Jonathan Mark

HOLLINGSWORTH, C.A.
20 February 1946. 3 Troop. Available for Drafting.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
HOLLINGTON, Richard Humphrey

HOLLIS, A.
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.
HOLLOWAY, James Oliver Roe

Marine James Holloway was found dead on board the RFA Fort Rosalie which was moored in Dubai.
HOLMAN, David
Source: London Gazette 61962, page B34; 17 June 2017.
HOLMES, Matthew John

HOLT, Justin Sefton

HOLTON, Kevin John
Marine Kevin Holton died in service, cause of death not known to this archive.
HONEYSETT, Kenneth Roland
Sergeant Kenneth Honeysett was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) [1], for gallant and distinguished service with the MT section of 40 Commando, RM [2], in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952.
HOOK, David Arnold

- 2009 (Brigadier) appointed C.B.E. (Military Division) in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan [2].
HOOLE, Alexander
HOPPER, D.M.
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.
HORROCKS, James
HORSFALL, William Alexander Cameron
HOSKINS, Graham Anthony Clifford
HOTINE, Anthony Dean

HOUGHTON, Robert Dyer

HOULDEY, Timothy John
HOULTRAM, Lee Andrew

HOWARD, David
Marine David Howard, from King's Lynn, died during Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French Invasion of Port Said, Egypt.
HOWARD, Henry Colin Francis
HOWARD, Percy Robert
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Percy Howard died in service at Aqaba, Egypt. Buried at Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt, Section 13, Row B, Grave No.9. Husband of Margaret Geraldine Howard of Deal. Awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal at the end of January 1949.
HOWARD, Richard Stephen
HOWE, Gilbert Rex

HOWE, Norman Stanley


HOWELL, Josh Luther
Marine Josh Howell, aged 21, collapsed and died suddenly at his base at Taunton having recently returned from a 7 month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
HOWELL, Reginald John
HOWES, Francis Hedley Roberton
HOWES, Paul Reginald
HOWGILL, Colin Humphrey Cowley
- 17 August 1979 promoted Acting Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HOWSE, Iain George

Marine Iain Howse who was in the UK on a weeks leave from service in Iraq died in motorcycle accident on Whitepit Lane, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.
HOYLE, Wayne Anthony
- 13 January 2014 commissioned Lieutenant [2].
- 1 January 2016 promoted Captain [3].
HUBBOLD, Harry Charles
HUDSON, Leslie Eric
31 December 1976 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
HUDSON, Timothy Patrick
HUGHES, Barry
HUGHES, Jon-Paul Hudson
- 30 June 2006 promoted Lieutenant Colonel [2].
HUGHES, William
17.11.1952 enlisted ITCRM
HUMPHRIES, Mark James
- Lt. M. J. Humphries MBE, (P047601L), to Emergency List for a period of 4 years on completion of Initial Commission 12th Aug. 2011 [2].
HUNT, Darren

HUNT, Malcolm Peter John
- 31 December 1983 appointed O.B.E. (Military Division) [2].
- 2 March 1992 (Major General) to Retired List [3].
HUNT, Wayne
HUNTER, David Peter Lafayette
HUNTINGFORD, Damian Jon
HURD, Desmond
Marine Desmond Hurd from Inverkeithing, Fife, was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
HUSBAND, Norman William Robert
Marine Norman Husband died in Hong Kong. He is buried in Hong Kong Cemetery, formerly known as HK Happy Valley Cemetery and HK Colonial Cemetery.
HUSSEY, Gordon Keith De'Gare
Marine Gordon Hussey, married and from Plymouth, died at Freedom Fields Hospital Plymouth.
Sources
AFM ROH.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Index.
HUSSEY, Stephen John
- Acting Lt. Col. Hussey, M.B.E. received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in Iraq in 2008 [2].
- 1 April 2014 promoted Colonel [3].
HUTCHEON, Ian
HUTCHINGS, Richard
HUTTON, James Kyle
HUTTON, Jamie R.J.
HYDES, Richard

HYLTON, Jason

Marine Jason Hylton was attached to 539 Assault Squadron RM, and was killed along with others in an attack on a Multi-National Forces boat patrol on the Shatt Al-Arab waterway.
IDDON, Thomas
IMPETT, Albert William
INNIS, Roderick
IRELAND, Leonard Colin
IRELAND, Luke

IRISH, W.G.
Marine W.G. Irish was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
IRVING, Damian Francis
ISAACS, Garry John
JACKSON, Andrew Ray Disney
JACKSON, Ian
Colour Sergeant Ian Jackson died during an exercise in the Swiss Alps when he fell during abseiling on the Wyssifrau (White Lady) mountain in the Bernese Oberland.
JACKSON, Mark Anthony
JACKSON, Matthew John Andrew

- 2011 Commanding Officer 40 Commando RM [2].
JACQUES, Stephen

JAMES, Kevin Michael
JAMES, Paul Melvyn
- 22 August 2011 promoted Colonel [2].
JAMES, Reginald William David
JANZEN, Alexander Nicholas
JARVIS, Barry Edwin
JAUNCEY, William Leonard James
JEFFERY, Reginald
JENKINS, Gareth Stuart
JENKINS, Gwyn
JENKINS, Melvin Royston
Marine Melvin Jenkins died in service, cause unknown to this archive [Source: AFM ROH].
JENNINGS, Frank
JENNINGS, Richard

Marine Richard Jennings, 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.
JENNINGS, Tomasz Nicholas

Captain Tomasz Jennings died during operations in Afghanistan.
JESS, Aran Ernest Kingston
JEX, David William
JEZEPH, Nicholas
JOBBINS, Paul Anthony
JOHNSON, Christopher Kenneth
Sources
London Gazette 53653, page 6170.
JOHNSON, Frederick Elliott
JOHNSON, Ronald
JOHNSTON, Brian Ronald
JOHNSTON, Sydney, C.

Corporal Sydney Johnston was wounded on 29 November 1950 during operations at Chosin Reservoir, Korea.
Sources
British Casualties, Korean War 1950-1953.
Report with image in the Belfast Telegraph 7 December 1950, p4 [Linked Content below].
JOLE, Leslie Hugh

Captain Leslie Jole, Officer Commanding 'Y' Troop since September 1950, was awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period June 1951 to 31st December, 1951.
JONES, Adrian Brian
JONES, Alan
JONES, Alfred Henry
JONES, Brian Robert
Source: London Gazette 61092, page N36; 31 December 2014.
JONES, Ethan
JONES, Hefin
JONES, Huw David
JONES, James
Marine James Jones was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished service in 3 Commando Brigade operations at Perak, Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952.
JONES, John Patrick
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.
JONES, John Stuart
[1] London Gazette 59647, page N5 (New Years Honours).
JONES, Kenneth
Corporal Kenneth Jones died after a short illness during his 2nd tour with 42 Commando in the Malaysia and Indonesia conflict. [Sources: AFM ROH / Online Publication Soldier an' Sailor Too.]
JONES, Malcolm Llewellyn
JONES, Michael Peter
Corporal Michael Jones died during operations in Southern Afghanistan. He joined the Royal Marines aged 18 on 8 February 1999. Through eight years of meritorious service, he served on operations in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. [Source: MOD]
JONES, Mkhuseli
Marine Mkhuseli Jones was awarded the M.C., in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Afghanistan during the period 1st October 2007 to 31st March 2008.
JONES, Peter Raymond

JONES, R.L.
20 February 1946. 4 Troop. Driving and Maintenance Course. Available for Drafting.
Sources
41RM Cdo. War Diary 20 Feb.1946, Appx.G, Admin. Instruction 17, Dispersal of 41RM Cdo.
JONES, Robert Daniel
JONES, Thomas
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