I was a 19 year old Royal Marine serving in X-Ray Company , 45 Commando in 1982.  I remember Captain Gardiner as if it was all yesterday.  He is one of the finest men that I have ever met.  As young Marines we all looked up to him as one would a father and we respected every word he said to us. My Troop Commander, Lt Stewart, won the Military Cross at Two Sisters and my mate Gary Marshall won the Military Medal.  I'm nearly 63 years old now and I can honestly say that my time served in the Royal Marines were the happiest days of my life.  I salute you Captain Gardiner.

I fought for Argentina and the Malvinas all I could say is that after losing and taken prisoner the English soldiers treated us fantastically well I believe they are the most professional soldiers in the world

To anyone who fought in the falklands thanks for your service

As an ex-Para I was ready to drop a (tongue-in-cheek of course) sarky comment here… but I just couldn’t. What a delightful and heroic fellow.

Evan after these years, such quietly, calmy presented, with the dignity, and detail, that came from a leader of those men. To all, thank you. LEST WE FORGET.

Most impressive to listen to an intelligent and educated soldier, relating a difficult battle , with such humbleness.

Hello Sir, you were the adjutant at Lympstone when I went through my training in 1979. As a young marine going through training the adjutants inspection was met with much trepidation, I remember you said: good turnout, made my day having spent days preparing for this inspection.  I met you again at San Carlos in the Falklands. My commander needed to know were your troops were in case we were attacked. I met you and you gave me the positions. I remembered you at that time as the scary adjutant but you were brilliant and showed me the positions. Of all the officers I came across in my service, you always came to the front. I salute you sir. From marine Hearsey
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Sir, I served on HMS Glamorgan, we lost thirteen killed that night, it was a long night and day. Those thirteen rest at the bottom of the South Atlantic. There was and is no way the Royal Navy have or will ever abandon Soldiers or Marines when fire support is needed.

I had not long been out of the navy and had served on the Glamorgan. My heart went into my mouth when it was reported that she had been hit with fatalities. There was a feeling that I had let them down and I should have been there. It never leaves you after being part of the 'forces club'.

What an eloquent and humble man.

Thank you Ian Gardiner for giving a mention, to the forgotten ship of the Falklands war HMS Glamorgan. I served on her throughout the war . Respect to all fellow Falklands veteran's 🇫🇰

What a man! When a commando says the conditions were hard that means it would be impossible for mere mortals.

Respect to the royals and all British troops a group of people we can be proud of

I was in the turret of HMS Glamorgan you needed support we stayed, never a doubt in it.

"...at the point of a bayonet..." goosebumps.. Great Britain.

What a humble man, giving credit to all ranks involved in the operation. He went on to be a Brigadier in the RM.

Never once spoke or boasted about his own personal achievements as the CO.  Such a humble man and a shining example of bravery, leadership and humility.

What a humble man , thanks everybody but never overplays his critical contribution, the sign of a real warrior and great man.

I joined One Troop, X Ray Coy, 45 Cdo RM straight after recruit training in October 1986. It was men of this calibre that mentored sprogs like me to become part of a Brotherhood that I'll be proud of for life. Special thanks to Ginge Harris, my brother from another mother.

Greetings to a fellow Gardiner from South Africa. My grandfather, Ian Keith Gardiner, flew for the RAF In 208 fighter-reconnaissance squadron during WW2.