malayan emergency

Malayan Emergency
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The Malayan Emergency, also known as the Anti–British National Liberation War (1948–1960), was a guerrilla war fought in British Malaya between communist pro-independence fighters of the Malayan National Liberation Army (MNLA) and the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth. The communists fought to win independence for Malaya from the British Empire and to establish a socialist economy, while the Commonwealth forces fought to combat communism and protect British economic and colonial interests. The conflict was called the "Anti–British National Liberation War" by the MNLA, but an "Emergency" by the British, as London-based insurers would not have paid out in instances of civil wars.

16th June 1948 to 31st July 1960
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  1. RM CDOS Hallett, Patrick Edward Roy

    SURNAME Hallett FORENAME Patrick Edward Roy UNIT Royal Marines RANK Marine (T) NUMBER PO/X 6839 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952")...

  2. RM CDOS Clark, Peter John

    SURNAME Clark FORENAME Peter John UNIT Royal Marines RANK Marine NUMBER RM 9408 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  3. 3 CDO BDE Bedwell, Ronald Wilfred

    SURNAME Bedwell FORENAME Ronald Wilfred UNIT Royal Marines RANK Marine NUMBER RM 127910 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952")...

  4. RM CDOS Williams, Robert

    SURNAME Williams FORENAME Robert UNIT Royal Marines RANK Corporal NUMBER RM 9351 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  5. RM CDOS King, Henry George

    SURNAME King FORENAME Henry George UNIT Royal Marines RANK Corporal (Acting Sergeant) NUMBER CH/X 4255 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June...

  6. RM CDOS Jones, John Patrick

    SURNAME Jones FORENAME John Patrick UNIT Royal Marines RANK Marine (Acting Sergeant) NUMBER RM 8119 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June...

  7. RM CDOS Langley, Ernest

    SURNAME Langley FORENAME Ernest UNIT Royal Marines RANK Sick Berth Petty Officer NUMBER C/MX 53710 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June...

  8. RM CDOS Yates, Alan Henry

    SURNAME Yates FORENAME Alan Henry UNIT Royal Marines RANK Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  9. RM CDOS Pennell, Peter

    SURNAME Pennell FORENAME Peter UNIT Royal Marines RANK Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

  10. RM CDOS Wild, Leslie

    SURNAME Wild FORENAME Leslie UNIT Royal Marines RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

  11. RM CDOS Toase, Andrew William

    SURNAME Toase FORENAME Andrew William UNIT Royal Marines RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  12. RM CDOS Michell, Donald William

    SURNAME Michell FORENAME Donald William UNIT Royal Marines RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  13. RM CDOS McGill, Nigel Harry Duncan

    SURNAME McGill FORENAME Nigel Harry Duncan UNIT Royal Marines RANK Major NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952") ADDITIONAL...

  14. 3 CDO BDE Adamson, Douglas

    SURNAME Adamson FORENAME Douglas UNIT Royal Marines RANK Sick Berth Attendant NUMBER D/MX 890741 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya 1952 ("for gallant and distinguished service with 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1952")...

  15. 3 CDO BDE Morgan, Dewi Meurig

    SURNAME Morgan FORENAME Dewi Meurig UNIT Royal Marines RANK Sergeant (Acting Troop Sergeant Major) (DCM), Second Lieutenant (BEM) NUMBER formerly PL/X 4501 RSM (DCM) AWARD Distinguished Conduct Medal, British Empire Medal PLACE Malaya, 1951 (DCM) 1960 (BEM) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
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  16. 3 CDO BDE Knowles, William

    SURNAME Knowles FORENAME William UNIT 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines RANK Marine NUMBER RM 8052 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya, 1st January to 30th June 1952 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 39675, 17th October 1952, Page 5528

  17. 3 CDO BDE Heron, John

    SURNAME Herron FORENAME John UNIT 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines RANK Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya, 1st January to 30th June 1952 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 39675, 17th October 1952, Page 5528

  18. 3 CDO BDE Crockett, Anthony John Sinclair

    SURNAME Crockett FORENAME Anthony John Sinclair UNIT 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines RANK Major NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya, 1st January to 30th June 1952 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 39675, 17th October 1952, Page 5528

  19. 3 CDO BDE Phillips, Cecil Farndale

    SURNAME Phillips FORENAME Cecil Frandale UNIT 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines RANK Major General NUMBER AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Malaya, 1st January to 30th June 1952 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 11.09.1905 awarded DSO WW2 - See RM CDOS awards holder OBE London Gazette...

  20. 3 CDO BDE Jones, James

    SURNAME Jones FORENAME James UNIT 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines, 42 Commando RANK Marine NUMBER RM 8835 AWARD Military Medal PLACE Malaya, 1st January to 30th June 1952 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 39675, 17th October 1952, Page 5528
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