- SURNAME
Hunt
- FORENAME
Darren
- UNIT
R.M. 42 Commando + Helicopter Force
- RANK
Corporal + Major
- NUMBER
PO35637B + N029390X
- AWARD
Military Medal, Member of the Order of the British Empire
- PLACE
Falklands 1982 (MM) New Year Honours 1.1.2015 (MBE)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
David Hunt in original London Gazette (error)
joined RM 1976
later Sea King pilot
married Caroline (2 children Lauren and Steven)
residing Exmouth, Devon 2015
London Gazette 12840, 8th October 1982, Page 12840 (MM)
London Gazette 61092, 31st December 2014, Page N6 (MBE)
CITATION:
Military Medal : Corporal Hunt was a Section Commander in a Rifle Company of 42 Commando throughout the campaign. His qualities of leadership, determination, professionalism and good humour were outstanding, often in the most arduous and dangerous circumstances. His inspiration to the younger men under his command has been their primary motivating force over the last four weeks.
During the attack on Two Sisters, his aggression, drive and yet calm leadership was of the very best. He was the first to spot enemy positions on the objective and to give accurate reports which resulted in artillery fire being brought to bear.
It was while leading his section that he became wounded and lost the use of his arm. Ignoring his wounds he continued to lead his men forward , as if nothing had happended, until they were successful in their mission.
It is for this outstanding act of selfless bravery, as well as for his superb leadership qualities that he is recommended for an award of the Military Medal.
Place : Falkland Islands
Date of Action : 15 May - 11 June 1982
How Employed : Section Commander
During the attack on Two Sisters, his aggression, drive and yet calm leadership was of the very best. He was the first to spot enemy positions on the objective and to give accurate reports which resulted in artillery fire being brought to bear.
It was while leading his section that he became wounded and lost the use of his arm. Ignoring his wounds he continued to lead his men forward , as if nothing had happended, until they were successful in their mission.
It is for this outstanding act of selfless bravery, as well as for his superb leadership qualities that he is recommended for an award of the Military Medal.
Place : Falkland Islands
Date of Action : 15 May - 11 June 1982
How Employed : Section Commander
WEB LINKS:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637404 (MM)https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/61092/supplement/N6 (MBE)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7637404 (MM)
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