- SURNAME
Moore
- FORENAME
John Jeremy
- UNIT
R.M. 40 Commando (X Troop) + 42 Commando (L Company + Commanding Offr)
- RANK
Lieutenant + Captain + Lieutenant Colonel
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Military Cross and bar, O.B.E.
- PLACE
Malaya 1950s and Brunei 1963 (MCs) N.Ireland 1973 (OBE)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 05.07.1928
commissioned R.M. 1947
40 Commando (Malaya, Malta and Suez)
Instructor, N.C.O.'s Training School (18 months)
45 Commando (Adjutant)
Instructor, R.M.A. Sandhurst (3 years)
42 Commando (Adjutant and C.O. L Company) 1962 -
Lieutenant Colonel 1971
42 Commando (Commanding Officer) 1971-3
C.O. R.M. Depot Regiment, Lympstone, Devon 1973-74
Colonel 1975
Commandant, R.M. School of music 1975-77
Brigadier 1977
G.O.C. 3 Commando Brigade 1977-79
Major General R.M. Commando Forces 1979
G.O.C. Land Forces, Falkland Islands 1982
awarded K.C.B. 1982
died 15.09.2007
London Gazette 39675, 17th October 1952, Page 5528 (MC)
London Gazette 43009, 31st May 1963, Page 4693 (Bar to MC)
CITATION:
Military Cross : Lieutenant MOORE has been a fighting Troop officer for nearly eighteen months. At all time his courage, cheerfulness and powers of leadership have been of a very high standard.
On several occasions his section has made contact with the enemy. In January this year in the area of Padang R---- he was in command of a small patrol setting an ambush on a likely track. A bandit part some twenty five strong attacked them before they were in position. In spite of the surprise and early wounding of a marine, Lieutenant MOORE returned the fire and personally led a rush at the enemy position. He overran the bandits and put the whole gang to flight, killing two and capturing several weapons. His quick reaction to the situation and his personal example gave him success in what might well have been a dangerous situation.
In operation Broderick, his section was constantly on patrol for seven weeks, most of which was in swamp and the men were rarely dry. His cheerful example and disregard of his own comfort and safety set a high standard and he kept his men in good health and full of offensive spirit to the end.
PLACE : Pasir Panjang, Perak
Date of Action : 19 Nov 50 to 9 Apr 52
How Employed : Troop Subaltern
Military Cross (Bar) : Captain Moore commanded L Company 42 Commando, Royal Marines during the assault on LIMBANG at dawn on the 12th December, 1962. To avoid casualties amongst the six hostages in rebel hands and the townspeople it was necessary to use a minimum of fire and to approach by unarmoured river craft and to attack government buildings known to be held by the enemy.
As the craft ran in to beach they came under heavy fire from some 150 rebels, armed with rifles and automatics concealed in buildings and at a range of 30 yards. With a fine disregard for the dangers involved the company stormed the position causing the enemy to flee in disorder and taking many prisoners. The hostages expecting shortly to be hanged were rescued. In this spirited action the Company suffered the loss of five killed and six wounded.
Throughout the assault and during the subsequent clearance Captain Moore showed coolness and courage. Under his leadership his men displayed great gallantry and good fire discipline thereby attaining their objects with little loss of life to non-combatants. The morale of the rebels was shattered and organised resistance in the TEMBURANG district ceased.
On several occasions his section has made contact with the enemy. In January this year in the area of Padang R---- he was in command of a small patrol setting an ambush on a likely track. A bandit part some twenty five strong attacked them before they were in position. In spite of the surprise and early wounding of a marine, Lieutenant MOORE returned the fire and personally led a rush at the enemy position. He overran the bandits and put the whole gang to flight, killing two and capturing several weapons. His quick reaction to the situation and his personal example gave him success in what might well have been a dangerous situation.
In operation Broderick, his section was constantly on patrol for seven weeks, most of which was in swamp and the men were rarely dry. His cheerful example and disregard of his own comfort and safety set a high standard and he kept his men in good health and full of offensive spirit to the end.
PLACE : Pasir Panjang, Perak
Date of Action : 19 Nov 50 to 9 Apr 52
How Employed : Troop Subaltern
Military Cross (Bar) : Captain Moore commanded L Company 42 Commando, Royal Marines during the assault on LIMBANG at dawn on the 12th December, 1962. To avoid casualties amongst the six hostages in rebel hands and the townspeople it was necessary to use a minimum of fire and to approach by unarmoured river craft and to attack government buildings known to be held by the enemy.
As the craft ran in to beach they came under heavy fire from some 150 rebels, armed with rifles and automatics concealed in buildings and at a range of 30 yards. With a fine disregard for the dangers involved the company stormed the position causing the enemy to flee in disorder and taking many prisoners. The hostages expecting shortly to be hanged were rescued. In this spirited action the Company suffered the loss of five killed and six wounded.
Throughout the assault and during the subsequent clearance Captain Moore showed coolness and courage. Under his leadership his men displayed great gallantry and good fire discipline thereby attaining their objects with little loss of life to non-combatants. The morale of the rebels was shattered and organised resistance in the TEMBURANG district ceased.
WEB LINKS:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/39675/supplement/5528 (MC)https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43009/page/4693 (Bar to MC)
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621586
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7622082
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7621586https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7622082
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