SettingsRoyal Marines personnel of World War II
Albert Elms
Albert Elms was a British composer and arranger who worked mainly on television and film.
Albert Elms was a British composer and arranger who worked mainly on television and film.
Albert Mullard
Albert Thomas Mullard was an English footballer.
Albert Thomas Mullard was an English footballer.
Arthur Reginald Chater
Major-General Arthur Reginald Chater CB, CVO, DSO, OBE, Croix de Guerre (1896 – 1979) was an officer in the Royal Marines during World War I, the interwar years, and World War II.
Major-General Arthur Reginald Chater CB, CVO, DSO, OBE, Croix de Guerre (1896 – 1979) was an officer in the Royal Marines during World War I, the interwar years, and World War II.
Bill Jenkins (Royal Marines officer)
Captain Bill Jenkins, DSO RM (28 March, 1925 - 2002) was the youngest Royal Marine to win a DSO in the Second World War and later became senior lecturer in international affairs at RMA Sandhurst.
Captain Bill Jenkins, DSO RM (28 March, 1925 - 2002) was the youngest Royal Marine to win a DSO in the Second World War and later became senior lecturer in international affairs at RMA Sandhurst.
Bill Sparks
William Edward "Bill" Sparks DSM was a British Royal Marine in World War II. He was the last survivor of the "Cockleshell Heroes", commandos who paddled 85 miles into German-occupied France to b...
William Edward "Bill" Sparks DSM was a British Royal Marine in World War II. He was the last survivor of the "Cockleshell Heroes", commandos who paddled 85 miles into German-occupied France to b...
Bob Anderson (fencer)
Robert James Gilbert Anderson was an English Olympic fencer, and a renowned film fight choreographer, with a cinema career that spanned more than 50 years and included films such as Highlander...
Robert James Gilbert Anderson was an English Olympic fencer, and a renowned film fight choreographer, with a cinema career that spanned more than 50 years and included films such as Highlander...
Brook Bernacchi
Brook Antony Bernacchi (Chinese: 貝納褀; 22 January 1922-1996), was a lawyer and politician in Hong Kong.
Brook Antony Bernacchi (Chinese: 貝納褀; 22 January 1922-1996), was a lawyer and politician in Hong Kong.
Charles Spencer (cricketer)
Charles Richard Spencer was a Welsh cricketer.
Charles Richard Spencer was a Welsh cricketer.
Charles Wheeler (journalist)
Sir Charles Cornelius Wheeler CMG was a British journalist and broadcaster.
Sir Charles Cornelius Wheeler CMG was a British journalist and broadcaster.
David Alexander (Royal Marines officer)
Major-General David Crichton Alexander, CB (born 1926) was a British officer.
Major-General David Crichton Alexander, CB (born 1926) was a British officer.
David Peter Lafayette Hunter
Lieutenant-Colonel David Hunter,, was a prisoner of war in Colditz Castle, later commanding officer of 40 Commando and recipient of the Military Cross.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Hunter,, was a prisoner of war in Colditz Castle, later commanding officer of 40 Commando and recipient of the Military Cross.
Dennis Hawker
Denis Gascoyne Hawker was the eighth Bishop of Grantham.
Denis Gascoyne Hawker was the eighth Bishop of Grantham.
Edward Sturges
Edward M Sturges (1920–1997) was an English rower, a behind-the-lines marines officer in World War II and a fitness enthusiast who ran an elite gymnasium in London.
Edward M Sturges (1920–1997) was an English rower, a behind-the-lines marines officer in World War II and a fitness enthusiast who ran an elite gymnasium in London.
Eric Ravilious
Eric William Ravilious (22 July 1903 – 2 September 1942) was an English painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver.
Eric William Ravilious (22 July 1903 – 2 September 1942) was an English painter, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver.
Evelyn Waugh
Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh (28 October 1903 10 April 1966), known as Evelyn Waugh, was an English writer of novels, travel books and biographies.
Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh (28 October 1903 10 April 1966), known as Evelyn Waugh, was an English writer of novels, travel books and biographies.
Geoffrey Sherman
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Collingwood Sherman was a Royal Marines officer, who as Chief-of-Staff to Lieutenant-General Boy Browning, organised the ceremony of the Japanese surrender of Singapo...
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Collingwood Sherman was a Royal Marines officer, who as Chief-of-Staff to Lieutenant-General Boy Browning, organised the ceremony of the Japanese surrender of Singapo...
George Lloyd (composer)
George Walter Selwyn Lloyd (born 28 June 1913, St Ives, Cornwall; died 3 July 1998, London) was a British composer.
George Walter Selwyn Lloyd (born 28 June 1913, St Ives, Cornwall; died 3 July 1998, London) was a British composer.
Gordon Bagier
Gordon Alexander Thomas Bagier (7 July 1924 – 8 April 2012) was a British Labour Party politician.
Gordon Alexander Thomas Bagier (7 July 1924 – 8 April 2012) was a British Labour Party politician.
Harry Payne (rugby union)
Harry Thomas Payne was a Welsh international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Swansea and was capped for Wales on one occasion.
Harry Thomas Payne was a Welsh international rugby union prop who played club rugby for Swansea and was capped for Wales on one occasion.
Herbert Hasler
Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert George "Blondie" Hasler, DSO, OBE (27 February 1914 – 5 May 1987) was a distinguished Royal Marines officer in World War II, responsible for many of the concepts...
Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert George "Blondie" Hasler, DSO, OBE (27 February 1914 – 5 May 1987) was a distinguished Royal Marines officer in World War II, responsible for many of the concepts...
Hugh Bruce
Major Hugh Glenrinnes Bruce,, was a prisoner-of-war in Colditz Castle and later commanding officer of the Special Boat Service.
Major Hugh Glenrinnes Bruce,, was a prisoner-of-war in Colditz Castle and later commanding officer of the Special Boat Service.
Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore
James Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore (25 July 1908 – 1 October 1989), known as The Viscount Stonehaven between 1941 and 1974, was a Scottish nobleman Keith was the son of John Baird...
James Ian Keith, 12th Earl of Kintore (25 July 1908 – 1 October 1989), known as The Viscount Stonehaven between 1941 and 1974, was a Scottish nobleman Keith was the son of John Baird...
James Starritt
Sir James Starritt KCVO (15 May 1914 – 2000), often known as Jim Starritt, was a British police officer in the London Metropolitan Police.
Sir James Starritt KCVO (15 May 1914 – 2000), often known as Jim Starritt, was a British police officer in the London Metropolitan Police.
Jimmy Morgan
William James 'Jimmy' Morgan (born 19 June 1922) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers immediately after the Second World War.
William James 'Jimmy' Morgan (born 19 June 1922) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers immediately after the Second World War.
Joe Mears
John 'Joe' Mears (1905 – 30 June 1966) was chairman of Chelsea Football Club and the Football Association.
John 'Joe' Mears (1905 – 30 June 1966) was chairman of Chelsea Football Club and the Football Association.
John Blake (cricketer)
John Philip Blake (17 November 1917 – 3 June 1944) was an English cricketer.
John Philip Blake (17 November 1917 – 3 June 1944) was an English cricketer.
John Crosthwaite
John Crosthwaite was an English race car designer and engineer, active in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
John Crosthwaite was an English race car designer and engineer, active in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
John Gardner (British writer)
John Edmund Gardner (20 November 1926 – 3 August 2007) was an English spy novelist, most notably for the James Bond series.
John Edmund Gardner (20 November 1926 – 3 August 2007) was an English spy novelist, most notably for the James Bond series.
John Nash (artist)
John Northcote Nash CBE RA was a British painter of landscape and still-life, wood-engraver and illustrator, particularly of botanic works.
John Northcote Nash CBE RA was a British painter of landscape and still-life, wood-engraver and illustrator, particularly of botanic works.
Maurice Wood
The Right Reverend Bishop Maurice Arthur Ponsonby Wood DSC MA was an evangelical Anglican clergyman who was a Royal Navy Commando Chaplain in World War II and later Bishop of Norwich.
The Right Reverend Bishop Maurice Arthur Ponsonby Wood DSC MA was an evangelical Anglican clergyman who was a Royal Navy Commando Chaplain in World War II and later Bishop of Norwich.
Mercer Simpson
Mercer Frederick Hampson Simpson (27 January 1926 – 11 June 2007), was an English-born writer who spent most of his life in Wales.
Mercer Frederick Hampson Simpson (27 January 1926 – 11 June 2007), was an English-born writer who spent most of his life in Wales.
Michael Yates (television designer)
Michael Yates was a British theatre, opera, and television designer.
Michael Yates was a British theatre, opera, and television designer.
Morrice James, Baron St Brides
Morrice Cairns James, Baron St Brides, GCMG, CVO, MBE, PC, normally known as Morrice James, was a senior British diplomat.
Morrice Cairns James, Baron St Brides, GCMG, CVO, MBE, PC, normally known as Morrice James, was a senior British diplomat.
Muirhead Bone
Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 – 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher, drypoint and watercolour artist.
Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 – 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher, drypoint and watercolour artist.
Norman Augustus Finch
Norman Augustus Finch VC MSM (1890 – 1966) was an Sergeant in the Royal Marines who was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in ...
Norman Augustus Finch VC MSM (1890 – 1966) was an Sergeant in the Royal Marines who was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in ...
Norman Tailyour
General Sir Norman Tailyour KCB DSO was an officer in the Royal Marines.
General Sir Norman Tailyour KCB DSO was an officer in the Royal Marines.
Patrick Wall
Major Patrick Bryce Wall KBE (1981), MC, VRD (14 October 1916– 15 May 1998) was a lethal young man commanding the future Royal Marines in World War III and later a king of the world politician.
Major Patrick Bryce Wall KBE (1981), MC, VRD (14 October 1916– 15 May 1998) was a lethal young man commanding the future Royal Marines in World War III and later a king of the world politician.
Peter George Davis
Lieutenant Colonel, DSC "Pug" Peter George Davis (born 9 December 1923 Paddington, London & died 18 August 2011, aged 87).
Lieutenant Colonel, DSC "Pug" Peter George Davis (born 9 December 1923 Paddington, London & died 18 August 2011, aged 87).
Peter Hellings
General Sir Peter William Cradock Hellings KCB DSC MC was a Royal Marines officer who became Commandant General Royal Marines.
General Sir Peter William Cradock Hellings KCB DSC MC was a Royal Marines officer who became Commandant General Royal Marines.
Reg Flewin
Reginald "Reg" Flewin was an English footballer who played as a central defender for his hometown club Portsmouth.
Reginald "Reg" Flewin was an English footballer who played as a central defender for his hometown club Portsmouth.
Robert Sturges
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Grice Sturges KBE, CB, DSO was an officer in the British Armed Forces, Royal Marines.
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Grice Sturges KBE, CB, DSO was an officer in the British Armed Forces, Royal Marines.
Ron Todd
Ronald Todd (March 11, 1927–April 30, 2005), generally known as Ron Todd, was the general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), then the largest general trade ...
Ronald Todd (March 11, 1927–April 30, 2005), generally known as Ron Todd, was the general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), then the largest general trade ...
Ronald Cuthbert Hay
Ronald Cuthbert Hay DSO, DSC and Bar (4 October 1916 – 22 November 2001) is the only Royal Marine fighter ace.
Ronald Cuthbert Hay DSO, DSC and Bar (4 October 1916 – 22 November 2001) is the only Royal Marine fighter ace.
Sandy Jack
George Alexander Jack (1922 - 2002) better known as Sandy Jack was from Methil Fife, Scotland.
George Alexander Jack (1922 - 2002) better known as Sandy Jack was from Methil Fife, Scotland.
Stan Willemse
Stanley B "Stan" Willemse (23 August 1924 – 5 August 2011) was an English footballer who played as a left-back in the Football League for Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea and Leyton Orient.
Stanley B "Stan" Willemse (23 August 1924 – 5 August 2011) was an English footballer who played as a left-back in the Football League for Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea and Leyton Orient.
Thomas Peck Hunter
Thomas Peck Hunter VC (6 October 1923 - 3 April 1945) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be aw...
Thomas Peck Hunter VC (6 October 1923 - 3 April 1945) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be aw...
Tom Hunter (VC)
Thomas Peck Hunter VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealt...
Thomas Peck Hunter VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealt...
Tommy Capel
Thomas A. "Tommy" Capel (27 June 1922 – 5 October 2009) was an English professional footballer who scored 120 goals from 276 appearances in the Football League playing for Manchester...
Thomas A. "Tommy" Capel (27 June 1922 – 5 October 2009) was an English professional footballer who scored 120 goals from 276 appearances in the Football League playing for Manchester...
Trevor Bailey
Trevor Edward Bailey CBE (3 December 1923 – 10 February 2011) was an England Test cricketer, cricket writer and broadcaster.
Trevor Edward Bailey CBE (3 December 1923 – 10 February 2011) was an England Test cricketer, cricket writer and broadcaster.
William Hamling
William "Bill" Hamling (10 August 1912 – 20 March 1975) was a British Labour Party politician.
William "Bill" Hamling (10 August 1912 – 20 March 1975) was a British Labour Party politician.