David Peter Lafayette Hunter
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This article is about the British Royal Marines officer. For other people with similar names, see David Hunter (disambiguation).
Lieutenant Colonel David Peter Lafayette Hunter MC (24 November 1919 – 5 September 2001) was a Royal Marines officer who was prisoner of war captive in Colditz Castle during the Second World War. He later served as the commanding officer of 40 Commando, and was a recipient of the Military Cross.
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David Peter Lafayette Hunter | |
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Born | (1919-11-24)24 November 1919 Stelling Minnis, Kent |
Died | 5 September 2001(2001-09-05) (aged 81) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Marines |
Years of service | 1937–1967 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Royal Marines |
Commands held | 40 Commando |
Battles/wars | Second World War Malayan Emergency |
Awards | Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
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