Corporal Dennis Earp receiving his MM, from the Brigadier in Malta 1958

Photo courtesy of Thomas 'Bing' Crosbie, 40 Cdo RM & SBS.

Corporal (Acting) Dennis Roland EARP, CH/X.4368, Royal Marines, was awarded the Military Medal for "gallant and distinguished services in Palestine during the period 27th March 1948 - 30th July 1948 "

London Gazettes 7th January 1949

Also in the photo on the left behind the Brigadier is the OC 40 Commando RM 'Titch' Houghton. Maj Gen Robert Dyer 'Titch' Houghton, CB, MC, died on the 18th January 2011 aged 98.