Philippa Tattersall Explained

Philippa Tattersall
Birth Place:	Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Known For:	First woman to complete the All Arms Commando Course

Philippa "Pip" Joan Angel Tattersall (born 1975 in Tarland, Aberdeenshire) is a Scottish soldier. She is the first woman to succeed in the 9-week All Arms Commando Course, joining the main manoeuvre formation, 3 Commando Brigade.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Tattersall successfully completed the course in May 2002 after two previous failed attempts. She serves in the Educational and Training Services Branch of the Adjutant General's Corps.

Tattersall swam the English Channel in 2006 and won a silver medal in the 2009 British Snowboarding championships.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: Captain Philippa joins the commando elite. Staff writers. 31 May 2002. The Guardian . 9 August 2017 . en-GB .
2. News: First woman wins Marines' green beret . Auslan . Cramb . Michael . Smith . The Telegraph. 1 June 2002 . 9 August 2017 . en.
3. News: Quick march – and into the mud. Gordon. Bryony. The Telegraph. 9 January 2003 . 9 August 2017 . en.
4. Web site: 'Long, hard struggle' for green beret. 31 May 2002. news.bbc.co.uk . 9 August 2017 .
5. Web site: Green beret to run streets of London . Deeside Piper and Herald . en . 23 April 2009 . 9 August 2017.