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OPERATION CORPORATE (THE FALKLANDS WAR)
OPERATION CORPORATE (THE FALKLANDS WAR)
British military operations in the Falklands War were given the codename Operation Corporate, and the commander of the task force was Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse. Operations lasted from 1 April 1982 to 20 June 1982.

United Kingdom – A total of 255 British servicemen and 3 female Falkland Island civilians were killed during the Falklands War.
  • Royal Navy – 86 + 2 Hong Kong laundrymen
  • Royal Marines – 27 (2 officers, 14 NCOs and 11 marines)
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary – 4 + 6 Hong Kong sailors
  • Merchant Navy – 6
  • British Army – 123 (7 officers, 40 NCOs and 76 privates)
  • Royal Air Force – 1 (1 officer)
  • Falkland Islands civilians – 3 women killed by friendly fire
  1. 3 CDO BDE Johnston, Brian Ronald

    SURNAME Johnston FORENAME Brian Ronald UNIT R.M. Task Force Landing Craft Squadron (LCU F4,HMS Fearless) RANK A/Colour Sergeant NUMBER PO23116X DATE OF DEATH 8th June 1982 AGE 33 GRAVESITE buried at sea ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Exmouth,Devon born 9.6.1948 award Q.G.M...
  2. PARAS 2 Hughes, Stephen James (Steve)

    SURNAME Hughes FORENAME Stephen James (Steve) UNIT 2 Para (Royal Army Medical Corps,attached) RANK Captain NUMBER 504259 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 28 Royal Army Medical College 1977-81 2nd Lt 1977-80 Lt 1980-81 Post Graduate...
  3. 3 CDO BDE Leach, Peter James

    SURNAME Leach FORENAME Peter James UNIT R.M. Naval Party 8901 RANK Sergeant NUMBER P031491S AWARD Distinguished Service Medal PLACE South Georgia (Falklands) 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Plympton, Devon London Gazette 48999, 3rd June 1982, Page 7422
  4. 3 CDO BDE Mills, Keith Paul

    SURNAME Mills FORENAME Keith Paul UNIT R.M. 42 Commando and Naval Party 8901 RANK A/Lieutenant NUMBER AWARD Distinguished Service Cross PLACE South Georgia (Falklands) 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Amlwch,Anglesey
  5. PARAS 2 Bentley, Martin William Lester (Bill)

    SURNAME Bentley FORENAME Martin William Lester (Bill) UNIT 2 Para (medical orderly - Regimental Aid Post) RANK Lance Corporal NUMBER 24174900 AWARD Military Medal PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Manchester age 27 Junior Leaders Regiment,R.A.C. 1970-72 (WO2)...
  6. 3 CDO BDE MacDonald, Roderick

    SURNAME MacDonald FORENAME Roderick UNIT R.E. 59 Independent Commando Squadron (O.C. R.E. Brigade HQ) RANK Major NUMBER 485776 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 34 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12853
  7. 3 CDO BDE Livingstone, Clive Ralph

    SURNAME Livingstone FORENAME Clive Ralph UNIT R.E. 59 Independent Commando Squadron (Recce Troop) RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 500967 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 27 took over temporary command of A Squadron, 2 Para when Captain Dent...
  8. 3 CDO BDE Hunt, George

    SURNAME Hunt FORENAME George UNIT R.M. 45 Commando (Z Company) RANK Corporal NUMBER AWARD Military Medal PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WIA 11.6.1982 Two Sisters,Falklands later Sgt (pilot) 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron IMAGES:
  9. PARAS 2 Worsley-Tonks, Maldwyn Stephen Henry

    SURNAME Worsley-Tonks FORENAME Maldwyn Stephen Henry UNIT 2 Para RANK Lieutenant NUMBER 501706 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 28 promoted Captain London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12853
  10. PARAS 2 Weighell, Geoffrey Ronald

    SURNAME Weighell FORENAME Geoffrey Ronald UNIT 2 Para RANK Lieutenant (MiD), Major (BSM) NUMBER 507872 AWARD Mention in Despatches, Bronze Star (USA) PLACE Falklands 1982 (MiD), Iraq 1999 (BSM) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 26 (when received MiD) London Gazette 49134, 8th October...
  11. PARAS 2 Wallis, Guy

    SURNAME Wallis FORENAME Guy UNIT 2 Para RANK Second Lieutenant NUMBER 511082 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 22 when awarded MiD BA (Hons),MSC commissioned Parachute Regiment 1981 2 Para 1981-83 Infantry Junior Leaders' Bn 1983-85...
  12. 22 SAS Wight, Aldwin James Glendinning

    SURNAME Wight FORENAME Aldwin James Glendinning UNIT G Squadron + Commanding Officer RANK Captain + Lieutenant Colonel NUMBER 501023 AWARD Military Cross, Officer of the Order of the British Empire PLACE Falklands 1982 (MC) Bosnia 1994 (OBE) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent...
  13. PARAS 2 Sibley, John William

    SURNAME Sibley FORENAME John William UNIT 3 Para RANK Corporal NUMBER 24128025 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION born 1.10.1949 died 1987 as Sgt 3 Para - see Roll of Honour London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12853
  14. PARAS 2 Selfridge, Matthew Rodgers

    SURNAME Selfridge FORENAME Matthew Rodgers UNIT 3 Para (Recce Platoon) RANK Lieutenant (A/Captain) NUMBER 505347 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Bonnyrigg age 23 killed July 1982 - see Roll of Honour London Gazette 49134, 8th...
  15. PARAS 2 Standish, Leslie James Leonard

    SURNAME Standish FORENAME Leslie James Leonard UNIT 2 Para RANK Lance Corporal NUMBER 24464323 AWARD Military Medal PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Leigh,Lancashire age 21 service number 24464325 on MM Citation + National Archives London Gazette 49134, 8th...
  16. PARAS 2 Rolfe-Smith, Barnaby Peter Stuart

    SURNAME Rolfe-Smith FORENAME Barnaby Peter Stuart UNIT Para and SO2 RANK Major NUMBER 486734 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 34 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12853
  17. PARAS 2 Phillips, Jeremy Frank

    SURNAME Phillips FORENAME Jeremy Frank UNIT 3 Para RANK Corporal NUMBER 24400826 AWARD Mention in Despatches PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION age 22 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12853
  18. PARAS 2 Page, Jonathan David

    SURNAME Page FORENAME Jonathan David UNIT 2 Para RANK Lieutenant (MiD), Captain (M.B.E.), Lieutenant Colonel (OBE) Brigadier (QCVS) Major General (C.B.) NUMBER 512953 AWARD Mention in Despatches, Member of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British...
  19. PARAS 2 Pettinger, John Stuart

    SURNAME Pettinger FORENAME John Stuart UNIT 3 Para (D Company) RANK Sergeant NUMBER 24159222 AWARD Distinguished Conduct Medal PLACE Falklands 1982 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION from Preston,Lancashire age 29 London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12849
  20. PARAS 2 Pike, Hew William Royston

    SURNAME Pike FORENAME Hew William Royston UNIT 3 Para RANK Lieutenant Colonel (MiD, DSO), Lieutenant General (KCB) NUMBER 472599 AWARD Mention in Despatches, Distinguished Service Order, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath PLACE Northern Ireland 1st February - 30th April...
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