Memorials and Tributes
Hunter is buried at the Argenta Gap (CWGC) War Cemetery, Emilia-Romagna in plot III.G.20. The Royal Marines treasure the memory of their only Second World War Victoria Cross recipient and a number of buildings, memorials and organisations are named after him. Scotland also honours one of her heroes. Known memorials and tributes are:
- Memorials and Tributes
- Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, Scotland – Memorial to Thomas Hunter (pictured)
- Royal Marines Museum, Eastney – Personal display in medal room and also named on 43 Commando memorial in the museum’s Memorial Garden.
- Memorial at Porto Garibaldi, Italy - unveiled April 1992.
- Memorial Ship’s Bell, CTCRM, Lympstone.
- Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh – Memorial.
- Gibraltar Building, HMNB Clyde – Display and tribute adjacent to 43 Commando’s Colours cabinet.
- House Plaques, Edinburgh – plaques placed on 8 houses in Edinburgh in March 1954.
- Buildings and Organisations
- Hunter Company (formerly Hunter Troop) at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.
- Hunter Block – Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines accommodation block at HMNB Clyde.
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