Two Royal Marines and a naval officer were lost when the WW2 spyship HMS Felicity was sunk. One of the … More
Tag: Royal Marines
November 6. Anniversary of memorable RM Operation Infatuate. Roll of Honour
The liberation of Walcheren, in the Netherlands in 1944 involved 4 Special Service Brigade ferried in by the Royal Navy. … More
October 28. Ulster Riflemen and their Canadian comrades. Roll of Honour
Today is the anniversary of the founding regiment of the Royal Marines. The majority of men in today’s Roll served … More
July 24 – Belfast Searchlight Gunners hard road to Dunkirk Pt 2. Roll of Honour
Douglas Gilbert’s own story of Dunkirk with 3rd Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery. WW2 RUR fatalities in Normandy. OTD Birth of … More
July 8 – Green Beret RBL stalwart was five years a German POW. Roll of Honour
Bill Balmer served in the Royal Marines from 1939 to 1953. Born in Coleraine to the sound of Lambeg Drums, … More
October 14 – HMS Royal Oak
The Princess Royal led the 80th anniversary tributes to those who lost their lives on HMS Royal Oak in October … More
