Nick Vaux

Nick Vaux
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	Royal Marines
Years of service	1954–1990
Rank	Major General
Unit	Royal Marines
Commands held	42 Commando
Awards	Companion of the Bath Distinguished Service Order

Major General Nick Vaux, CB DSO RM is a retired Royal Marine officer, and former commander of 42 Commando during the Falklands War.^[1]

Vaux joined the Royal Marines in 1954, and completed training in time to take part in the first helicopter-borne amphibious operation as a member of 45 Commando during the Suez Crisis.

In 1982, following the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, Vaux deployed to the Islands as part of 3 Commando Brigade and commanded 42 Commando during combat operations. During the campaign, Vaux's 42 Commando took part in the Battle of Mount Harriet.^[2]

After the Falklands War, Vaux went on to serve as Major General, Commando Forces, and retired from the Royal Marines in 1990.

References

• Biography

1. ^ Nick Vaux. Take that Hill: Royal Marines in the Falklands War. 1986
2. ^ Nick Vaux. Take that Hill: Royal Marines in the Falklands War. 1986

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