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[update from Pete R. "From unofficial records PO/109385 Marine T. Hilson (on the left as you view the photo) was attd. to 46RM Commando."]

Marine Vardy is wearing the ribbon of the Military Medal. He was killed in action on 11.4.45. Photo courtesy of Steve George, grandson of C/Sgt Bob 'Beau' Ghest 46 RM Cdo. Posted by Pete R.

Citation for his Military Medal:

PLY/X 103900 Marine Thomas Vardy MM

This Marine was signal operator attached to Y Troop during the attack on Le Hamel and Rots on 11th June. He was carrying a 38 set. Despite this load he pushed himself to the front and took a leading part in three assaults on enemy positions. His dash and determination when under heavy fire had an inspiring effect on the men of the troop..(L.G.29.8.44)

In Memory of Marine PLY/X 103900 THOMAS VARDY MM
No.46 Royal Marines Commando
who died on 11 April 1945
Remembered with honour at BECKLINGEN WAR CEMETERY]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:53:31 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/13040-17/IMG_0025.jpg https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/Royal+Marine+Commando+Units/46/IMG_0025.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/main.php?g2_view=comment.ShowAllComments&g2_itemId=13038 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/main.php?g2_view=comment.ShowAllComments&g2_itemId=13038