- SURNAME
Cameron
- FORENAME
Charles Peter
- UNIT
R.M. 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron (Commanding Officer)
- RANK
Major
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Military Cross
- PLACE
Falklands 1982
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Tavistock,Devon
born 1941 Kenya
to UK age 12
educated Stubbington House
educated Repton School
commissioned 2Lt RM 2.11.1959
Infantry Training Centre,Lympstone
40 Commando 1960s
AAC Middle Wallop Course 171 22.9.1964 - 18.6.1965 (gained his wings)
40 Commando Air Troop
1 QDG Air Troop
42 Commando Air Troop (twice) 1970s
41 Commando Air Troop
OC Kangaw Flight
OC 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron 1982
847 Naval Air Squadron
OC RMR Merseyside 1984-86
British Defence Advisor to Sri Lanka and the Maldives 1987-90
retired 7.6.1991 (Lt Colonel RM)
AAC (V) Pilot Pool
retired 1997 (Major AAC (V))
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12837
CITATION:
Military Cross : Major Cameron is the Commanding Officer of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron. From the first day of operations his Squadron of Gazelle and Scout helicopters rendered outstanding service in support of the Brigade, often flying in appalling weather conditions by day and night, having to evade Argentine fighters and anti-aircraft fire.
During these operations three helicopters were shot down with the loss of four lives. Nonetheless, the Squadron continued to provide extremely valuable support to the ground forces, ferrying urgently needed ammunition and evacuating wounded during the battle for Darwin and Goose Green amongst other actions.
Throughout this most demanding period, Major Cameron led his Squadron with humour and compassion both on the ground and in the air. His fine example of courage and determination, in the face of severe losses, was an inspiration to all and his leadership ensured that no call for help went unanswered.
During these operations three helicopters were shot down with the loss of four lives. Nonetheless, the Squadron continued to provide extremely valuable support to the ground forces, ferrying urgently needed ammunition and evacuating wounded during the battle for Darwin and Goose Green amongst other actions.
Throughout this most demanding period, Major Cameron led his Squadron with humour and compassion both on the ground and in the air. His fine example of courage and determination, in the face of severe losses, was an inspiration to all and his leadership ensured that no call for help went unanswered.
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