The CWGC headstone for Pte. Robert Ong of No.4 Commando
Date: 08/02/2011
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43RM Commando on parade at Dubrovnik -4
5th Nov.'44. Major Harry Harding , Capt. Ian Gourlay and Provost Sgt. White. [Photo courtesy of Jeff Gordon, son of Sgt. Jack Gordon 43 RM Cdo.]
Basil Ian Spencer Gourlay went on to have a distinguished career in the Royal Marines, being awarded the Military Cross whilst serving as a Lieutenant (Acting Captain) in 43RM Commando, then post war he served in 45 Commando Royal Marines 1945-1948, Brigade Major 3 Commando Bde Royal Marines 1955-1957; Commander 42 Commando Royal Marines 1963-1965, ultimately being appointed Commandant General Royal Marines from 1971-75. He passed away on the 17th July 2013.
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