Patrick Wall
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Sir Patrick Wall MC, VRD |
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| Member of the United Kingdom Parliament for Haltemprice |
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In office 11 February 1954 – 8 June 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Law |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Member of the United Kingdom Parliament for Beverley |
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In office 9 June 1983 – 10 June 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | James Cran |
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| Born | 14 October 1916 |
| Died | 15 May 1998 (aged 81) Chichester, West Sussex |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila Putnam (1953–83; her death) |
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| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1935–1957 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 47 Commando |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Knight Bachelor Military Cross Volunteer Reserve Decoration Legion of Merit (United States) |
Sir Patrick Henry Bligh Wall, MC, VRD (14 October 1916 – 15 May 1998) was a British commando in the Royal Marines during the Second World War and later a Conservative Party politician. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Haltemprice in the East Riding of Yorkshire and subsequently for Beverley. He was a leading figure in the Conservative Monday Club, and a parliamentary consultant to the Western Goals Institute. In the last decade of his life, he was President of the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA).
The son of Henry Benedict Wall, Patrick Wall was educated at Downside School. He was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1935 and qualified as a naval gunnery instructor. During the Second World War, he served in the Iron Duke, Valiant, and Malaya, followed by a spell at HMS Turtle, the landing craft base. In 1945, he was patrol officer and second-in-command 48 Commando RM in the British Army on the Rhine, where he was wounded. Wall's exploits in action drew the highest commendation: "An outstanding character whose industry and devotion to duty are beyond praise. He is a very devout man, and draws real inspiration from his Roman Catholic religion. In battle and behind the line, he is an example of energy and the aggressive spirit. His aim appears to be to do as much as possible", stated his report.
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