Monthly Archives: November 2015

StonyJ, Plaque and Bench Memorial Project Update #1

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

Shipmates:  As of Monday November 23, 2015 we have received a total of $1,000 donations.  This is about 17.5% of the total ($5,700) needed to purchase the Memorial Plaque (Navy Memorial, Washington D.C.) and the Memorial Bench (Patriot’s Point, Charleston S.C.)   … Continue reading →

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PM’s boost for jailed Marine’s appeal case

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

Cameron hints conviction for murder should be reviewed Lawyers for Sergeant Alexander Blackman – who was jailed for life for killing a wounded Taliban fighter – are drawing up an application to petition the Criminal Cases Review Commission Campaign: Lawyers … Continue reading →

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The Passing Of The Following Former RM Officers

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of the following retired RM Officers: Maj R C Clifford MBE RM DOB    14 May 1946 DOE    21 Sep 1964 DOR    14 Oct 1996 DOD    15 Nov … Continue reading →

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The Funeral Of Former RM Keith Wilson

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

The Funeral of former RM Keith Wilson is taking place at 1245hrs on Friday 27th November 2015 at the ’North Chapel’, Porchester Crematotium, Upper Cornaway Lane, Fareham PO16 8NE. Keith served for 16 years in the Corps and sadly passed away on … Continue reading →

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The Passing Of Former RM Neville Palmer

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

Former Royal Marine Neville Palmer (PLY/X 107307), passed away on Saturday October 24th in Georgetown, Ontario, due to heart problems. Neville was 91, and a good solid member of RMA Ontario. His funeral was on Saturday, October 31st. Several of our … Continue reading →

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A family member is trying to trace the person below

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

If you can help then please contact the RMA at the following email: richie@rma.org.uk Michael “Alfie” Hinds Joined 1968 Reg Num unknown DOB 10-5-50 Units served (that she knows of) 45 Arbroath ’71 ish Newry Singapore Trg Team CTC Last … Continue reading →

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Potential Job Opportunity Coming Up

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

A company are setting up a holiday centre in Portugal, mainly commercial but with a strong charity element. They have now progressed to the point of needing an on site manager, so if approved, can you publish something like this? … Continue reading →

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New Job Vacancy At RMA Central Office

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

Welfare Administrator Organisation Salary Work Location Hours per week: Contract type Job Summary Royal Marines Association £25,000 per annum, pro rata (actual pay £15,000) Normandy Building, HMS EXCELLENT, Whale Island, Portsmouth PO2 8ER 22.5hrs  Monday to Wednesday. Permanent; subject to … Continue reading →

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The Passing Of Lady Jill Garrod 25 November 2015

Posted on 27 November 2015 by admin

It is with great sadness  that we report the death on Wednesday 25 November 2015 of Lady Jill Garrod, widow of former Commandant General Lieutenant General Sir Martin Garrod KCB OBE. Funeral details will be published when known. Yours in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To Victor Craddock

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

Happy Birthday To Victor Craddock Victor Craddock will be 90 years old on November 21st and I wondered if you could surprise him by mentioning his birthday in your November news sheet.  He joined the Royal marines on 13th January … Continue reading →

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The Funeral Of Former RM John Oliver Scarrott – 19th November 2015

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

Former RM, John Scarrott passed away on 31st October 2015. His funeral details are as follows. The service will be at the St Thomas Of Canterbury Church @ 1330 (PO31 7HY) The burial will be at Woodlands Burial Site, Fernhill … Continue reading →

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Lee-on-the-Solent & Stubbington Royal Naval Association Charity Xmas Concert Friday 20th November 2015

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin
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The Band Of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines CTCRM At The Memorial Theatre 12 March 2016

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

The Band Of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines CTCRM At The Memorial Theatre 12 March 2016 Will be performing at The Memorial Theatre, Frome, Somerset  on Saturday, 12 March 2016 at 7.30 pm We would love to see any serving or former Royal … Continue reading →

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Article Of Interest regarding Mesothelioma (Cancer)

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

You may be interested in following the link to the article regarding mesothelioma and the alleged disparity between MOD payouts and their civilian counterparts. Asbestos: Thousands of UK soldiers who develop cancer due to exposure unfairly treated by MoD, say … Continue reading →

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Corps Family Carol Concert At St Lawrence Jewry – Thursday 10 December 2015

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

Corps Family Carol Concert At St Lawrence Jewry Thursday 10 December 2015 Please come and join us at St Lawrence Jewry, in the heart of the City of London for the annual Corps Family Christmas Carol Concert. This begins at … Continue reading →

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SSBN 634 – Master Chief Tom Koester on Eternal Patrol

Posted on 11 November 2015 by admin

I’m sad to report that Tom Koester was called to eternal patrol November 7, 2015, from complications of a stroke.  Tom was a Master Chief ET (SS) from 1967 to 1970.   He was assigned as a Navy Detailer in Washington DC, and also served on Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641), and retired as an ETCM(SS).    Before becoming … Continue reading →

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SSBN634 – Important Message Kickoff Plaque and Bench Campaign

Posted on 8 November 2015 by admin

Please read this message and consider making a donation towards our acquisition of a Memorial Plaque and a Memorial Bench.  Refer to attached Bench Plaque Initial Proposal or stonyj634.org additional information including links to example Plaques and Benches.   The attached documents provide … Continue reading →

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How to create a ringtone for IOS devices

Posted on 8 November 2015 by admin

10 Simple steps just follow them “EXACTLY” 1.    create ringtone 2.    import file into itunes library 3.    right click on file and create AAC version 4.    drag AAC version to desktop 5.    delete AAC version from library 6.    rename AAC … Continue reading →

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Corby…the name says it all!

Posted on 8 November 2015 by admin

Corby…the name says it all! Welcome to Hell! That is what an unknown graffiti artist daubed in red on the walls of Corby bus station. He was right. In the early 1900’s, Corby was a small and sleepy village located … Continue reading →

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RNLI XMAS CONCERT 2015

Posted on 6 November 2015 by admin
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