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Thomas Vardy was born on 9th November 1921. He joined the Royal Marines on the 22nd May 1941 being attached to the Royal Marines Reserve Depot until 8th July 1941. From 9th July 1941 to the 2nd November 1941 he was posted Plymouth Division. On the 3rd November 1941 he was posted to the 9th RM Battalion, and from there on the 1st August 1943 he joined 46RM Commando. He served with 46RM Commando until he was killed in action in Germany on the 11th April 1945.

Marine Vardy was awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry and this was presented to him on the 16th July 1944 at Amfreville by Field Marshall Montgomery.

Citation for his Military Medal: 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 PLY/X 103900 Marine Thomas Vardy MM
46RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on 11 April 1945 at the River Aller crossing, aged 23
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In Memory of PLY/X 103900 Marine Thomas Vardy MM
46RM Commando, Royal Marines
who died on the 11th April 1945
Remembered with honour at Becklingen War Cemetery
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Mne.Vardy meeting Monty at L'écarde quarry, Amfreville 16th July 1944. He was presented with his Military Medal. Mne Vardy MM was later killed in action on the 11th April 1945. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.

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
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46RM Commando kia 11/4/45 in Germany. In a letter from the Padre of 46RM Cdo. he states the original location of the grave as being in the village of Grindau, between the rivers Leine and Aller, about 30kms North of Hanover. [Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.]

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
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Tom was killed in action on the 11th April 1945 in Germany. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.

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
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Mne Tom Vardy MM 46RM Commando was killed in action on 11/4/45. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.
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Mne Vardy was kia 11/4/45. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.
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46RM Commando. Mne Vardy was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry but was sadly killed in action on the 11th April 1945. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.
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L'écarde quarry, Amfreville 16th July 1944. Marine Thomas Vardy 46RM Commando receiving his Military Medal from Montgomery. He was later killed in action on the 11th April 1945. Photo courtesy of his nephew David Vardy. Posted by Pete R.

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
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L'écarde quarry, Amfreville 16th July 1944.

Citation for his Military Medal:
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

(Details entered by Pete R)
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