Ossie Osborne MM, Taffy Bennett, Freddie Cole, Tpr.Richards, and Gnr.Green
Date: 28/01/2009
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Owner: Geoff Murray
Capt. Rudolph Douglas Edwards
His son Douglas adds, "This photograph taken post commissioning from the ranks as a full Lieutenant in December 1951."
Lieutenant Rudolph Douglas Edwards, 40 Commando RM, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in operations at Suez, October to December, 1956.
Served May 1943 to August 1968; WW2, Malaya, Cyprus, Suez, and Borneo.
Marine in 48RM Commando 'A' Troop.
Commissioned Lieutenant RM December 1951.
Retired Captain RM. b. 02.11.1924 Hemel Hempstead
d. 28.10.2005 Tiverton, Devon.
Sources
London Gazette 41092, page 3418.
48RM Cdo 'A' tp photo in CVA gallery.
[Image] Douglas Edwards (son).
