Sgt 'Sharkey' Ward, 40 Cdo RM, San Carlos, Falklands
Date: 07/08/2016
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Capt William Robson and Sgt Mortiboys
Joy Nelson (daughter of Captain Robson) adds "Dad is on the left and the other man is a Sergeant Mortiboys - this was taken at a shooting competition in Hong Kong. Dad represented Depot Royal Marines Deal at Bisley for several years. He retired in 1955, emigrated to Northern Rhodesia and died in Southern Rhodesia in 1966, aged 60"
Enlisted Royal Marines 1923. 40 Commando RM 1948 - 1951. Received a Mention in Despatches (rank Lieutenant Quartermaster) in 1951 and appointed M.B.E. (rank Captain Quartermaster) in 1956. [View full details Here.]
Notes
The Sgt. Mortiboys shown is likely to be PO/X 4785 Quartermaster Sergeant Walter Charles Mortiboys who served with 40 Commando RM and was awarded the B.E.M.announced 1st January 1964 (LG 43200, page 25.)
