Royal Marine History

I just thought some of you historians out there may be interested in some old stuff
http://www.kenthistoryforum.co.uk/in...976.0f...enjoy

I also think so.

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There have been many conversations about whether the Drum Major could launch the mace over the main gate and retrieve it on the far side. One person who backs up the claim, especially for Eastney Barracks, Portsmouth, is the former First Drill "Podge" Overbury.
It must have taken plenty of practice in the quiet hours, and courage when on the hoof, but what a thrill to see it done.

Talking of Historical Objects, where's that old bastard from the Fens?

Royal Marines
Active-- 1664- present
Type-- Marine Commando
Size-- 8,600 Marines
Part of-- Royal Navy,Naval Service British Armed Forces
Nicknames-- Royals,Booties,Bootnecks,TheCorps
Motto-- Per Mare,Per Terram(" By Sea,By Land")
March-- QUICK:" A life on the Ocean Wave "Attachment 23428

He is alive and kicking in Exmouth