Sergeant Ali bin Rashid Al Kindi MM – Northern Frontier Regiment – Oman

This is the design of a lava stone panel that has been commissioned in honour of an Omani soldier who saved the life of a Royal Marine during the Jebel Akhdar War in northern Oman 1958/9.

  • Memorial Text
  • Sgt. Ali bin Rashid al Kindi WSh MM
  • Extract from the London Gazette dated 6th October 1959.
  • The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the following award in recognition of gallant conduct in the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Military Medal
  • 2364 Sergeant Ali Rashid, Northern Frontier Regiment, Sultan of Muscat’s Armed Forces.
  • For his courage and tenacity during action against Omani Rebels.
  • As leading scout he played an important part in many operations.
  • On one occasion he left cover to assist a British comrade. Although wounded he helped extricate his section from a difficult situation.
  • Sgt. Rashid saved Royal Marine Sgt. Rees MM who survived the operation in 1958.
  • Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove 2026
I had the great honour to meet Al Kindi in Nizwa on the 9th December 2025 during a 12 day visit to Oman courtesy of the Sultan’s Armed Forces and the Sultan’s Armed Forces Association.

7th June 2026 ~ Installation of the Lava Stone Panel to the metal frame.

Page Updated 14th July 2026