South Atlantic Medal

[geoff]

Hi again thought Id show off one of myyyyyyy medals, RM1 Royal Marine 42 Commando, verified to role, nice history to the company during the Falklands and South Georgia War, wish I could pin the recipient down to a particular action purchased this medal about 15 years ago, picture still not perfect but I'm getting there!

[Jacky]

Nice medal, also welcome to the club!

Any name on the rim of the medal??

Kind regards,

Jacky

[geoff]

Thanks for the welcome Jacky, in answer to your question about the recpient, the medal details are "MNE1 C.A.FALCKE P039003B RM"

Best regards

Geoff

[Taz]

Hi Geoff,

If you were able to find out which company and troop he was in it might help you with your search. 42 CDO were involved in the following actions (Battle honours in bold):

1982 Apr. 21-26 South Georgia - M-Coy

1982 May 21 San Carlos Landings (42 CDO, Brigade reserve before seizing Mount Kent)

1982 June 11-12 Mount Harriet ( J-Coy, K-Coy 1,2 & 3 Troop, L-Coy 4,5 & 6 Troop)

1982 Apr. 2-

1982 June 14 Falkland Islands 1982

Regards Eddie

[Ulsterman]

You might well be able to find out more about this man. These units were small and many of the lads knew each other well. heck-Prosper Keating might have met him.

Try the South Atlantic Medal Assn. web site.

[geoff]

Hi Geoff,

If you were able to find out which company and troop he was in it might help you with your search. 42 CDO were involved in the following actions (Battle honours in bold):

1982 Apr. 21-26 South Georgia - M-Coy

1982 May 21 San Carlos Landings (42 CDO, Brigade reserve before seizing Mount Kent)

1982 June 11-12 Mount Harriet ( J-Coy, K-Coy 1,2 & 3 Troop, L-Coy 4,5 & 6 Troop)

1982 Apr. 2-

1982 June 14 Falkland Islands 1982

Regards Eddie

Thanks for the info Eddie and sorry for the late reply, I am still looking and as soon as I get more information I will post it, again many thanks for the interest.

Best regards Geoff

[geoff]

You might well be able to find out more about this man. These units were small and many of the lads knew each other well. heck-Prosper Keating might have met him.

Try the South Atlantic Medal Assn. web site.

Thanks for that Ulsterman, I have been on this particular website a couple of times viewing only, are you suggesting asking for information from members of the site?

Nice website of Prosper Keatings, I will remember this site when I pick up a para medal

Best regards Geoff