TO LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY, CIMMERIA, HER MAJESTIES ROYAL MARINES

South Georgia Isle, Falkland Islands, 25th January 2004.

My Lords,

Almighty God has blessed her Majesty's Arms in the late Battle, by a
great Victory over the Forces of the Enemy, who were assaulted on the
24th of January, on the shores of South Georgia Isle. The Enemy was
heavily entrenched in a strong Line of Battle for defending the
designated landing points that we were ordered to overcome, flanked by
numerous Gun-boats, Armored vehicles, and a Battery of Guns and
Mortars on an Island in their Van; but nothing could withstand the
Squadron your Lordships did me the honour to place under my command.
Their high state of discipline is well known to you, and, together
with their valour, and that of the Officers and Men of every
description, it was absolutely irresistible. Could anything from my
pen add to the character of the men, I would write it with pleasure,
but that is impossible. I have great pleasure to inform my lords that
all objectives were duly met and taken.

To be noted for the dispatches; the actions of Corporal Aaron
Horrocks, HMS Royal Marines for taking personal initiative to strike
out and locate and secure Dr. Von Savage whence on Dog Island. PFC Ian
Engle; who under my orders, unflinching, carried said Doctor under the
most appalling conditions of war.

Noted with distinction, PFC Mark Gowan, HMS Royal Marines, for his
actions spearheading attacks, at my count, three different assaults of
heavily fortified enemy positions. Also of note, his almost single
handed effort to halt and detain the enemy advance during a crucial
period during the battle on Sunday. His actions are noted, as above
and beyond the call of duty, to him I must beg leave to refer you for
every information relative to this Victory.

I have the honour to be, my Lords, your Lordship's most obedient
Servant,

JOSEPH LIN,
Sargent, Commando Brigade, 42 Commando, Section 3
Her Majesties Royal Marines

ADDENDUM FROM HQ CIMMERIANS
By order of Captain Kirk and authorized by vote of the command staff, Cimmerian Valor patches were awarded to Corporal Aaron Horrocks and PFC Mark Gowan.