3 CDO BDE Bainbridge, Robert

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Bainbridge
  • FORENAME
Robert
  • UNIT
R.M. Commando Logistics Regiment
  • RANK
Marine
  • NUMBER
PO27011B
  • AWARD
Mention in Despatches
  • PLACE
Falklands 1982
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
age 41
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12843
 

CITATION:

Mention In Despatches : Mne BAINBRIDGE was one of four mechanical handling equipment drivers based at the forward Brigade Maintenance Area at Teal Inlet during the latter half of Operation SUTTON. During the twenty day period Mne BAINBRIDGE in particular, along with his tireless comrades, handled the movement of all stores between the Beachead and the Stockholding Areas and landing site. The total tonnage brought ashore during this period was large by any standards and the work involved required the MNE to operate for most of each 24 hour period regardless of darkness, weather conditions or expected enemy air activity. Throughout this phase of Operation SUTTON Mne BAINBRIDGE and his fellow drivers displayed a remarkable capacity for hard work, together with a consistent disregard for his own safety for, regardless of air raid warnings, fatigue, physical discomfort and frequently dangerous driving conditions, he worked tirelessly to ensure that badly needed ammunition and stores were made available in the shortest possible time. Mne BAINBRIDGE in particular, earned the respect and admiration of all of those personnel who worked with him and he therefore recommended for the operational award of a mention in despatches.

Place : Falkland Islands
Date of Action : Op SUTTON
How Employed : MNE Driver

WEB LINKS:

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637438
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49134/supplement/12843
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