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Nick Vaux

The career of a Falklands Veteran

Nick Vaux enlisted in the Royal Marines in 1954 and after training, joined 45 Commando as a Second Lieutenant. In the following 36 years he had a varied career both ashore and at sea.

He served in Commando units, as an adjutant, as a 'Young Officer' instructor, developed a specialisation in Arctic training, and reached the very top of the Corps.

Vaux's most dramatic period of service was the Falklands War of 1982 as the Commanding Officer of 42 Commando RM. His part in the Commando's capture of Mount Harriet earned Vaux the Distinguished Service Order (DSO).

Falklands Veteran Royal Marines Commando Nick Vaux (RMM)

Article highlights

• The career of a Falklands veteran

• Early career

• '42 Commando to the South Atlantic - Quick March'

• The 'Great White Whale'

• Taking Mount Kent

• The attack on Mount Harriet

• Post Falklands career

Related External Links

• Task Force South: The Navy and the Falklands War

• Royal Marines Museum