David Peter Lafayette Hunter

David Peter Lafayette Hunter MC (24 November 1919 – 5 September 2001) was a Royal Marines officer who was prisoner of war captive in Colditz Castle during the Second World War. He later served as the commanding officer of 40 Commando, and was a recipient of the Military Cross.

This article is about the British Royal Marines officer. For other people with similar names, see David Hunter (disambiguation).

David Peter Lafayette Hunter
Born(1919-11-24)24 November 1919
Stelling Minnis, Kent
Died5 September 2001(2001-09-05) (aged 81)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Marines
Years of service1937–1967
RankLieutenant colonel
UnitRoyal Marines
Commands held40 Commando
Battles/warsSecond World War
  • Defence of Calais
Malayan Emergency
AwardsMilitary Cross
Mentioned in Despatches
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