South Atlantic Medal 1982 Royal Marines 42 Commando Evans Falklands

A South Atlantic 1982 Medal (Falklands War) to a marine from 42 Commando. The medal is correctly named as follows. Mne1 G P Evans P040381H RM. 42 Commando formed part of 3 Commando Brigade during the Falklands War. They were involved in the recapture of South Georgia, approach to Mount Harriet and the battle of Mount Harriet - one of the Two Sisters objectives on the 11th and 12th June 1982.

There is a very good book about the actions of 42 Commando during the Falklands War called - March to the South Atlantic: 42 Commando, Royal Marines in the Falklands War. From the moment the author gave his famous order'To the Atlantic - Quick March' to the final return home he describes what going to war with 42 Commando was like.

Here are the authentic details of danger, frustration, fatigue, courage and endurance - just some of the emotions experienced during those fateful weeks and months of 1982. We learn to of the Argentine enemy whose leaders put them in such danger only to abandon them.

It was the men of the'Four-Two' that took part in the recapture of South Georgia and, later, South Thule. They also had to hold Challenger Ridge in atrocious conditions and went on to seize Mount Harriet in a daring night assault. Written by the then commanding officer of 42 Commando.

The Commando played a leading role in the recapture of the Falklands. The medal is in very good condition. Please let me know if you need any additional photos or information.

The item "South Atlantic Medal 1982 Royal Marines 42 Commando Evans Falklands" is in sale since Thursday, July 30, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\Falklands War (1982)". The seller is "harrypitt69" and is located in Nottingham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Service: Marines
Modified Item: No
Era: 1945-Present
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Conflict: Falklands War (1982)