David Peter Lafayette Hunter

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
Commands40 Commando
Battles / warsSecond World War Malayan Emergency
AwardsMilitary Cross
Mentioned in Despatches

Lieutenant Colonel 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.