Hi everyone. Since one of my Uncles was awarded the MM in WW2 as a commando, I have always wanted to assemble what a royal marine commando...
William died in Roosendaal (30th British Field Dressing Station / hospital “Charitas”) on March 14 1945. He was killed in action or died of...
I'm looking for help compiling information on the 20 RN/RM casualties commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial from D-DAY. In particular i'm after...
Good Afternoon everyone I'm looking for the place where the 30th Field Dressing Station was located. Can anyone give me some info? Thanks in...
Hi, I am trying to find out about my Grandfather's military service in the Royal Marines during WW2. I have recently been shown photos which...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] While watching a Signal Corps film showing scenes from the Battle of Cherbourg, I noticed unusual markings on U.S....
Royal Marine landing party issued with ammunition, HMS York, 'Northern Waters', 1943. (As ever) I found these whilst looking for other stuff in...
Army Number: CH/X 1993 Rank: Corporal Name: Henry Gordon Albert GURNEY Unit: Royal Marines ; Special Boat Service
Could anyone shed any light or point me in the right direction. During the course of my family history research I can across a distant ancestor...
Hi All, I am researching my Uncle Lenoard Chorley who was a Royal Marine Welterweight boxer who not only represented the RMs but also the Royal...
Hi folks, I have just applied for my late Grandad’s service records and while I eagerly await their arrival I thought I would share a few bits...
Hi I wonder if anyone can help a newbie please? I'm trying to understand this service record and I think I am right in believing that the initial...
Award Military Medal Sgt. Derek James Sharples, 27 Bn Royal Marines Sgt. SHARPLES is the senior NCO in the Assault Pioneer Platoon of 27 RM. He...
Award Military Medal Sgt. George Douglas Lander, 27 Bn Royal Marines (PO/X 1757) Since the conversion of 27 RM to the W.E. of a normal infantry...
Award Military Medal Sgt. Henry Avery, 27th Bn Royal Marines (EX 1317) Sgt. AVERY is the mortar platoon sergeant of 27 RM. In the ENGELEN area...
Award Military Cross Captain Arthur Hambleton, 27th Bn Royal Marines, 116th Infantry Brigade In March 1945, when it was in action on the HEUSDEN...
Award Mentioned in Despatches Lt. A. George Lascaris (202650) I.C., G.S.1(L) attached Royal Marines ESCAPES FROM CAMP 49 (FONTANELLATO). ITALY...
Hi Interested in Fletcher Clare TAYLOR Marine PO/216140. Marine Fletcher Clare Taylor | War Casualty Details 2953701 | CWGC It appears he may...
Hello folks, First post, just got my late Grandad's (Henry Thomas - EX3949) service records through and I'm now methodically building up a...
Royal Marines watching over German Prisoners of War near or at the end of the war (1945) this might be Kriegsmarine POWs a few Naval officers....
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