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[Photo courtesy of his son and namesake Peter Lowe].

RM 11850. Royal Marines 1952 to 1959. Royal Fleet Reserve 1959 to 1964.
Timeline
28.04.1952 - posted Royal Marines, Deal.
11.07.1952 - posted RMB Eastney.
05.09.1952 - posted Infantry Training Centre RM (ITCRM) (596 C.S. Squad).
05.12.1952 - posted Commando School RM .
10.02.1953 - posted Gunnery School RM (Eastney).
20.04.1953 - posted Depot RM Deal.
08.07.1953 - posted RMB Eastney.
07.10.1953 - posted HMS Warrior.
14.06.1955 - posted 42 Commando RM.
29.06.1956 - posted RMB Plymouth.
04.08.1956 - posted 42 Commando RM.
28.08.1956 - 42 Commando (3 Cdo.Bde.RM) including Suez Crisis in November.
01.12.1956 - 42 Commando RM service continues.
07.06.1957 - posted from 42 Commando to RMB Plymouth.
13.07.1957 - posted 45 Commando RM (3 Cdo.Bde.RM).
01.01.1959 - posted from 45 Commando to RMB Eastney.
13.05.1959 enrolled Royal Fleet Reserve.

Peter Lowe
b. 13.05.1934 Blackpool, Lancashire.
d. 03.01.2008 Blackpool, Lancashire.
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Sergeant Dennis, 'C' Troop, from Plymouth, was shot and killed during a misdirected British air strike on commandos engaged in Operation Musketeer the Anglo-French invasion of Port Said, Egypt. Husband of Moyra Eileen Dennis (nee Callicott). Father of Steven and Julie.

In Memory of PLY/X 4537 Sergeant Donald Henry Arthur Dennis
42 Commando, Royal Marines
who died 6 November 1956 Port Said, Suez, aged 29.
Remembered with honour Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Portsmouth.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Charles Edmonds].

Lieutenant Edmonds died as a result of a motorcycle accident while escorting a motor convoy in the New Territories, Hong Kong.

Lieutenant Arnold Basil Lindsay Edmonds RM
40 Commando Royal Marines
born 01 August 1920 Plymouth.
died 23 August 1949 aged 29.
Remembered with honour Hong Kong Cemetery.
Husband of Theresa Edmonds (nee Wade) from Woodbridge, Suffolk.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Charles Edmonds].

Lieutenant Edmonds died as a result of a motorcycle accident while escorting a motor convoy in the New Territories, Hong Kong.

Lieutenant Arnold Basil Lindsay Edmonds RM
40 Commando Royal Marines
born 01 August 1920 Plymouth.
died 23 August 1949 aged 29.
Remembered with honour Hong Kong Cemetery.
Husband of Theresa Edmonds (nee Wade) from Woodbridge, Suffolk.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Charles Edmonds].

Lieutenant Edmonds died as a result of a motorcycle accident while escorting a motor convoy in the New Territories, Hong Kong. This photo of their marriage was taken 20 September 1947 at Gosport, Hampshire.

Lieutenant Arnold Basil Lindsay Edmonds RM
40 Commando Royal Marines
born 01 August 1920 Plymouth.
died 23 August 1949 aged 29.
Remembered with honour Hong Kong Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Charles Edmonds].

Lieutenant Edmonds RM died as a result of a motorcycle accident while escorting a motor convoy in the New Territories, Hong Kong.

Lieutenant Arnold Basil Lindsay Edmonds RM
40 Commando Royal Marines
born 01 August 1920 Plymouth.
died 23 August 1949 aged 29.
Remembered with honour Hong Kong Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of his grandson Mark Treharne].

RM 9058; 41 Independent Commando RM; 42 Commando RM; 40 Commando RM; Korean War.

Medals: Korea Medal; United Nations Korea Medal; Naval General Service Medal with clasp Near East ; General Service Medal with clasps Malay Peninsula and Borneo; Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

Edward Eli John Stock enlisted into the Royal Marines 28 April 1949 aged 17. Marine Stock completed his commando training and was awarded his green beret on his 18th birthday 21 March 1950. He was deployed to Korea with 41 Independent Commando RM. Wounded 29 November 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Suffered severe frostbite. Married to Joyce on 8 September 1951.

Later postings within the Corps included RM Detachment HMS Birmingham 1952-1954; 42 Commando RM 1955/56; ITCRM 1958 (Cpl) - 1964 (Sgt); 40 Commando RM 1964-1966; ITCRM 1966 (Sgt) - 1969 (QMS); QMS 42 Commando RM 1969-1971; and QMS CTCRM 1971/72. Discharged on pension 20 March 1972.

Joined the Civil Service for a year in 1972 and engaged in assisting with the relocation of the Ugandan Asian refugees. In 1973 he took up employment with Lloyds Bank, Exeter. Promoted to Chief Cashier of the Weymouth branch in 1980. Retired 1992.

Edward Eli John Stock
b. 21.03.1932
d. 28.09.2006
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[Photo from the collection of CSGt. John Edward Summers, 3 Cdo Bde Air Sqn RM].
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[Photo courtesy of his daughter Lynn Summers].

Award: Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air.
Citation: On 1st June 1970 in Trengganu, Malaysia, seven Gurkha soldiers were injured in a traffic accident whilst taking part in an exercise. All seven required urgent medical attention and the circumstances necessitated air evacuation. The rescue was carried out by Colour Sergeant Summers and Sergeant Watson each piloting helicopters in appalling flying conditions. Both pilots showed great flying skill and devotion to duty throughout the three hour operation.

John Edward Summers
d. 26.04.2026 aged 83.
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[Photo courtesy of Bob Morley 42 Commando 'K' Company. Bob served in the Royal Marines for 7 years, final rank Marine 1st Class D. His service postings included 42 Commando Borneo and Sarawak 1965/66; 41 Commando 1966/67; and ending his service in 1971 whilst posted to 40 Commando].

left side front to back: 1. nk; 2. Bob Morley; 3. nk.

right side front to back: 1(on ammo box). Cpl Mcleod; 2-3. nk; 4. 'Mac' Magiver; 5. 'Froggy' French.
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