Desmond Hurst

My uncle Desmond Hurst (PLY X 3469) served in 40 Commando mainly in the Italian Campaign 1944-45. He was Mentioned in Dispatches for services in Italy 1st April 1945 to 8th May 1945. We understand the MID was awarded for action at Menate Canal. My question is related to the MID--are citations available? I would also appreciate infomation as to which Troop he was a member. By April 1945 Desmond was a Corporal (Acting Temporary Sergeant).
ROBERT 46

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Hi Robert

The entry in the London Gazette is still available and shows this entry :

Corporal (Acting Temporary Sergeant) ' Desmond HURST, Ply/X.3469 (Horncliffe, Berwick-on-Tweed).

on this link:
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37505/supplements/1441

The National Archives website shows that very few of the recommendations for Mentioned in Despatches survive:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/wo373.asp

Worth contacting them to clarify where those that did survive are kept and how accessed. The Royal Marines Museum historical section may possibly have some detail.

If you have any photos of your uncle from his time in 40RM Commando that you would like placed in our gallery please contact me direct on my email address below or post them on this forum message.

Regards

Pete