WO1 Graham Rose, MM & Bar, No 8 Commando and SAS.

[Photo courtesy of Guy Hudson].

Served as a Lance Corporal in No 8 Commando. Nickname of 'Johnny'. Later joined 'L' Detachment and the SAS attaining the rank of Acting WO1.

The London Gazette Publication date:24 November 1942 Supplement:35799 Page:5141. War Office, 26th November, 1942.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field: — Military Medal
No. 2617725 Lance-Sergeant Graham Rose, Grenadier Guards.

The London Gazette Publication date:12 October 1943 Supplement:36209 Page:4546. War Office, 14th October, 1943.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recogniton of gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East: — Bar to the Military Medal
No. 2617725 Warrant Officer Class II (Squadron Sergeant-Major) Graham Rose, M.M., Grenadier Guards.

The London Gazette Publication date:8 May 1945 Supplement:37072 Page:2464. War Office, l0th May, 1945.
The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe:—
No 2617725 W.O.I (actg.) G. Rose, M.M., Army Air Corps.