Joseph Ryan, 20, from Merseyside, was singled out to receive his green beret from the King after epitomising the commando spirit and ethos through his conversion from civilian to Royal Marine.

John Justice joined the marines with Tim in 1980. He said: "The thing is with Tim, he sort of epitomised the commando spirit - with the way he carried on through his illness. "He never said die ...

"He really inspired people to put up a fight and his commando spirit, his courage and his cheerfulness in the face of adversity really impacted people." The swims in memory of Mr Crossin ...