No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando
British battalion during World War II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando was a battalion size formation in the British Commandos, formed during the Second World War. The Commando was assigned to the 3rd Special Service Brigade and served in the Burma Campaign.
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No. 44 (Royal Marine) Commando | |
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Active | 1 August 1943ā1946 when renumbered 40 Commando |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Marines |
Type | Commando |
Role | Amphibious warfare Close-quarters combat Coastal raiding Direct action Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | 3rd Special Service Brigade |
Nickname(s) | Four Four |
Motto(s) | Per Mare Per Terram (By Sea By Land) (Latin) |
March | Quick - A Life on the Ocean Wave Slow - Preobrajensky |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lieutenant Colonel FC Horton |
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