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Drums of Memory: The Autobiography of Sir Stephen Hastings MC
Drums of Memory: The Autobiography of Sir Stephen Hastings MC
By Stephens Hastings
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By James Donahue
The Military Cross (MC) is the third-level (second-level pre-1993) military decoration awarded to officers and (since 1993) other ranks of the British Armed Forces, and formerly awarded to officers of other Commonwealth countries.

The MC is granted in recognition of "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land" to all members of the British Armed Forces of any rank. In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be recommended posthumously.
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  1. 3 CDO BDE Haw, Christopher Edward

    SURNAME Haw FORENAME Christopher Edward UNIT R.M. Brigade Reconnaissance Force RANK Captain NUMBER AWARD Military Cross PLACE Iraq 2003 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 57100, 31st October 2003, Page 4

  2. PARAS 2 McGregor, James Alastair

    SURNAME McGregor FORENAME James Alastair UNIT Parachute Regiment RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 474006 AWARD Military Cross PLACE South Arabia 1967 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Aldershot, Hampshire London Gazette 44508, 19th January 1968, Page 874

  3. PARAS 2 Loden, Edward Charles

    SURNAME Loden FORENAME Edward Charles (Ted) UNIT 1 Para (HQ - Intelligence Officer) RANK Captain NUMBER 464666 AWARD Military Cross PLACE South Arabia 1967 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Aldershot,Hampshire born 9.7.1940 educated Stonyhurst commissioned 2Lt April 1960 Parachute...

  4. PARAS 2 Emson, Nicholas Embleton

    SURNAME Emson FORENAME Nincholas Embleton UNIT Parachute Regiment (8 Platoon "C" Company, 1st Bn) RANK Second Lieutenant NUMBER 482168 AWARD Military Cross PLACE South Arabia 1967 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Aldershot, Hampshire London Gazette 44508, 19th January 1968, Page 874

  5. 3 CDO BDE Carns, Alistair Scott

    SURNAME Carns FORENAME Alistair Scott UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (Z Company) RANK Captain (MiD + MC), Colonel (OBE) NUMBER N029561Y AWARD Mention in Despatches, Military Cross, Officer of the Order of The British Empire PLACE Afghanistan 2006-2007 (MiD), Afghanistan 2010-2011 (MC) ...
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  6. 3 CDO BDE Rigg, David Charles (Dave)

    SURNAME Rigg FORENAME David Charles (Dave) UNIT R.E. UKLF (UK Land Force) Command Support Group,3 Commando Brigade (attached) RANK Captain NUMBER 556449 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 28 Engineer Regiment (attached 3 Commando Brigade)...

  7. 3 CDO BDE Jennings, Richard David (Brum)

    SURNAME Jennings FORENAME Richard David (Brum) UNIT R.A. 29 Commando Regiment RANK Lance Bombardier NUMBER 25106782 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Tividale, Sandwell, Staffordshire age 24 Army October 1999 educated St Michael's High...

  8. 3 CDO BDE Willey, Simon

    SURNAME Willey FORENAME Simon UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (4 Troop K Company) RANK Corporal NUMBER P056153P AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Middlesbrough,Yorkshire joined RM 1998 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  9. 3 CDO BDE Layton, Jason

    SURNAME Layton FORENAME Jason UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (M Company) RANK Sergeant NUMBER P048374V AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Portsmouth, Hampshire originally from Newport, Wales (parents still there) educated Caldicot Comprehensive...

  10. 3 CDO BDE Hewett, Alan

    SURNAME Hewett FORENAME Alan UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (5 Troop K Company) RANK Corporal NUMBER P056210P AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2006-2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Darlington,Co.Durham age 27 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  11. 3 CDO BDE Fisher, Daniel Alan

    SURNAME Fisher FORENAME Daniel Alan UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (4 Troop K Company) RANK Marine NUMBER P050960N AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 58633, 7th March 2008, Page 3613

  12. 3 CDO BDE Danby, Ian Paul

    SURNAME Danby FORENAME Ian Paul UNIT R.M. 45 Commando (W Company) RANK Marine NUMBER P062617U AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2006 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Eaglescliffe,Stockton-on-Tees,Co.Durham age 21 joined RM 2005 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  13. 3 CDO BDE Cowe, Michael

    SURNAME Cowe FORENAME Michael UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (1 Troop J Company) RANK Corporal NUMBER P060082K AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Newcastle-on-Tyne age 35 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  14. 3 CDO BDE Claricoates, Daniel (Clav)

    SURNAME Claricoates FORENAME Daniel (Clav) UNIT R.M. 42 Commando RANK Marine NUMBER P062664H AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2006-2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Plympton,Plymouth,Devon age 21 RM May 2004 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  15. 3 CDO BDE Bispham, Matthew

    SURNAME Bispham FORENAME Matthew UNIT R.M. 42 Commando (M Company) RANK Marine NUMBER P064521K AWARD Military Cross PLACE Afghanistan 2007 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Preston,Lancashire age 24 London Gazette 58396, 19th July 2007, Page 10411

  16. PARAS 2 Matthews, Daniel John

    SURNAME Matthews FORENAME Daniel John UNIT 1 Para RANK A/Captain NUMBER 547960 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Sierra Leone 2000 (Op.Barras) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 56168, 6th April 2001, Page 4246

  17. PARAS 2 Heaney, Stephen Michael Christopher

    SURNAME Heaney FORENAME Stephen Michael Christopher UNIT 1 Para RANK Sergeant NUMBER 24756611 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Sierra Leone 2000 (Op.Barras) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 56168, 6th April 2001, Page 4246

  18. PARAS 2 Fuery, Evan John Jeaffreson

    SURNAME Fuery FORENAME Evan John Jeaffreson UNIT 1 Para RANK Captain NUMBER 536231 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Sierra Leone 2000 (Op.Barras) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 57070, 30th September 2003, Page 12067

  19. PARAS 2 Chiswell, James Robert

    SURNAME Chiswell FORENAME James Robert UNIT 1 Para + GOC 16 Air Assault Brigade RANK Major (T/Lieutenant Colonel) + A/Brigadier NUMBER 515950 AWARD Military Cross, Commander of the Order of the British Empire PLACE Sierra Leone 2000 (Op.Barras) (MC) Afghanistan 2010-11 (CBE)...
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  20. PARAS 2 Bartlett, Harry William

    SURNAME Bartlett FORENAME Harry William UNIT 1 Para RANK Warrant Officer Second Class NUMBER 24807827 AWARD Military Cross PLACE Sierra Leone 2000 (Op.Barras) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION London Gazette 57070, 30th September 2003, Page 12067
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