David Peter Lafayette Hunter
David Peter Lafayette Hunter | |
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| Born | 24 November 1919 Stelling Minnis, Kent |
| Died | 5 September 2001 (aged 81) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1937–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Marines |
| Commands | 40 Commando |
| Battles / wars | Second World War Malayan Emergency |
| Awards | Military 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.