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The attached picture was taken at Commando Training Centre Royal Mhttp://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c227/yorkiemalone/Medals/2008_091411RMA20080448.jpgarines, Lympstone, Devon, England during the...

He may not have been remembered by the generations of the 1970's but although I never new the Colonel those in the Royal Marines have the greatest respect for a truly professional hero. RIP

A Royal Marine reservist who shielded his comrades from a grenade blast in Afghanistan has been awarded the George Cross by the Queen.
Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, of Solihull, West...

Thank God they have recovered the medals as duplicates issued are just that, they duplicate stamped around the edge rather than, Name, Rank & Number. Despicable theives deserve more punishment that...

Royal Marines killed in Afghanistan named

Two Royal Marines, whose deaths brought the British forces death toll in Afghanistan and Iraq, to 300 have been named as Robert McKibben and Neil...

It is with deep sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that two Royal Marines were killed as a result of an explosion in the Garmsir District of southern Helmand yesterday afternoon,...

Happy 233rd Birthday from all the Royal Marines on the other side of the pond

The medals are hard to replace if stolen or lost and are quite expensive. I lost mine after moving house and as I could not prove they were stolen I could not get true duplicated. I did get copies...

An essential addition to any Royal Marines kit especially in arctic conditions was a large bottle of chilli sauce, it all tasted the same but at least you could eat it.

Gentlemen

I have just read about the passing of Colonel J Ripley USMC who had a long association with the Royal Marines after commanding Y Company 45 Cdo RM in the late 60's and early 70's. It...

Good luck for the parade I will be attending the RMA one here in Exeter followed by a nice PU in the White Ensign Club.
Yours

I left the Corps 18 years ago and in times of trouble and strife i always look to my comrades and fellow Marines to help me through , thank god for the brotherhood.

Stessed

Gary

I am sure that they will not enjoy their time and if my contacts are ok they will not

The ''Marine'' charged with the theft of the medals was given 3.5 years in prison and his uncle who sold the medal was given 2.5 years in prison. The word will be sent out to those ex Royal Marines...

Hi

The Royal Marines have over the years been very particular about the preservation of our heritage and as such has spent a lot of money to ensure important artefacts, especially medals have...

He was a well known and liked commander, I have posted a copy of the reply on 'Once a Marine always a Marine' website

Alex

Many thanks for the reply as sad as it is. It certainly sounds like the same man as he was an excellent mountain specialist, very fit and determined. He kept our Company very fit, I was...

2 USMC Gunnery Sergeants were GSgt Joe Capps and V Rafrea (poss not correct spelling)

Griff

42 Commando Royal Marines left the UK this morning for Afganistan along with medics and other support. This time they are not being based in Helmand Province bit will be centrally based to be used...

The comments on our home website 'Onceamarine' are a lot more harsh than that, I just hope that they do not publish their sentence hearing because they could have some vey hostile company!!!!

The Royal Marines serve in Helmand Province for the majority of the time in Afganistan, currently they are taking over the command of the area as well as the patrolling of the province.

These scumbags will get their due especially if they get a custodial sentance, most of the prison officers are ex servicemen.

Hi Rick

My service from 76 after training was 41 Cdo until 78, HMS Nubian t 80, then Sigs training followed by HQ & Sigs, various courses until 83, then 42 Cdo until 87, then CTCRM as Sgt Sigs...

From a former Royal Marine, the best of luck for your future tour, you will be looked after, the level of commradeship and care for your fellow marine is second to none.

Per Mare Per Terram
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Looking for Capt Richardson USMC who served as Company Commander Lima Company 42 Commando Royal Marines from 1982 to 1984 and any Gunnery Sergeant who served with HQ & Signals Squadron Royal Marines...