Monthly Archives: December 2015

From Brigadier M P Ellis OBE Royal Marines (Retired)

Posted on 30 December 2015 by admin

From Brigadier M P Ellis OBE Royal Marines (Retired)                                     Mr R Jiggins RMA Chelmsford & District Branch, RAFA, Hall Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0HG 18 December 2015 Dear Rae, I write embarrassingly belatedly in response to your letter of 7 … Continue reading →

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War hero failed by NHS remortgages house to raise £90k for new prosthetic legs

Posted on 28 December 2015 by admin

War hero failed by NHS remortgages house to raise £90k for new prosthetic legs 21:19, 26 Dec 2015 Updated 10:48, 27 Dec 2015 By Martyn Halle, Patrick Hill Afghanistan mine blast soldier Clive Smith is bravely facing a new battle … Continue reading →

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FUNERAL OF MARINE MICHAEL DEAN YOUNGHUSBAND 30136233

Posted on 21 December 2015 by admin

COMMANDO LOGISTIC REGIMENT ROYAL MARINES Background. Marine Younghusband was tragically knocked down and killed whilst crossing railway lines in the early hours of Thursday 10 December 2015. The family have opted for a service funeral. Marine Younghusband. Marine Younghusband, aged … Continue reading →

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StonyJ, Plaque and Bench Memorial Project Update #3

Posted on 20 December 2015 by admin

We’ve had a good couple of weeks.  Our total donations as of December 15, 2015 is $3,050.00 which is 53.5% of the total ($5,700) needed to fund the plaque and bench. Regarding preferences, it looks like most shipmates would like … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Gathering for Marine “A”

Posted on 18 December 2015 by admin

The Blackman family are hugely grateful for the show of support on the 16th in Birmingham. As in London it was well organised by the remarkable John Davies, professionally conducted and superbly disciplined but also great fun and uplifting: parts … Continue reading →

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SHOW of SUPPORT FOR MARINE “A” 16th DECEMBER 2016 (THIRD UPDATE)

Posted on 17 December 2015 by admin

Just in from our man on the ground, our Roving reporter Keir Hardie RM32571 (58 Troop) who traveled down from Forres in the Northern reaches of Scotland as many others who traveled far and wide to be here and support … Continue reading →

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SERGEANT ALEXANDER BLACKMAN – A MESSAGE

Posted on 17 December 2015 by admin

With the upsurge of interest relating to Sgt Blackmans case pending his new legal team’s submission to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, there has been a lot of discussion between members and with RMA Central Office about this matter. The … Continue reading →

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Memorial Service For Major Richard Clifford MBE RM

Posted on 17 December 2015 by admin

A memorial service for Major Richard Clifford MBE RM, who died on 15 November 2015, will be held in Bere Regis Church, Dorset at 1400 hours on 11 January 2016. At Richard request, there is no requirement for medals, berets … Continue reading →

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Lasting Power Of Attorney Information

Posted on 15 December 2015 by admin

One of the most trying times for any family is when a loved one is incapacitated through illness or injury. At such a time, the last thing family members need is to be tied in legal red-tape trying to organise the … Continue reading →

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Welfare Support Over The Christmas And New Year Period

Posted on 15 December 2015 by admin

The Welfare Office is closed from Wednesday 16th Dec until Monday 4th Jan For welfare issues over those date please contact one of the following charities helplines: The Samaritans T: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org.uk SSAFA  T: 0845 241 7141 www.ssafa.org.uk  The … Continue reading →

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MERRY CRIMBO from the RMA

Posted on 15 December 2015 by admin
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The Passing Of Harold (Podge) Overbury (2nd UPDATE)

Posted on 15 December 2015 by admin

Harold (Pdge) Overbury crossed the bar  at the Knapps Cross Rest Home on Friday 3rd of December. Awaiting further details… Roy Davis… Exmouth Branch Sec Funeral details for Podge Overbury (Exmouth RMA) are as follows The funeral will be held … Continue reading →

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SHOW of SUPPORT FOR MARINE “A” 16th DECEMBER 2016

Posted on 15 December 2015 by admin

Click on Link Below “SHOW of SUPPORT FOR MARINE “A” 16th DECEMBER 2016“

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EasyCAM

Posted on 12 December 2015 by admin

Thank you for your interest in EasyCAM! We at EasyCAM are fast becoming THE Country’s Premier Sewer Camera. What sets us apart from everyone else, is that we are THE only Modular Sewer Camera on the market. If this heavy duty, unit should … Continue reading →

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RMA Annual Banyan Reminder

Posted on 12 December 2015 by admin

The RMA Annual Reunion will take place at CTCRM on 17th/18th September 2016 Jumper Collings… Vice President… Exeter Branch… RMA

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Sergeant Alexander Blackman Royal Marines; OPTIONS and OBSERVATIONS

Posted on 10 December 2015 by admin

Putting aside, for a moment, Sergeant Blackman’s defence team failing to ask for the alternative charge of manslaughter to be brought, the rumour that members of the court martial’s panel were told to find him guilty, coupled to the alleged … Continue reading →

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Night at the Museum – RM Museum – Thursday 4 February 2016

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Night at the Museum – RM Museum – Thursday 4 February 2016 The world famous Royal Marines School of Music and the Royal Marines Museum join forces to bring you a very special evening of music, history and entertainment. For … Continue reading →

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RMA East Anglia Region – Monies Collected from G10 Room at Languard Fort during 2015

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

7th December 2015 Chief Executive Royal Marines Association Subject: RMA East Anglia Region – Monies Collected from G10 Room at Languard Fort during 2015 Please find attached a cheque for £2489.00 (two thousand four hundred and eighty nine pounds).  This … Continue reading →

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StonyJ, Plaque and Bench Memorial Project Update #2

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Good news:  We’ve received $2,450.00 so far, which puts us just under 42% of our goal.   Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.   For the others, don’t hesitate too long or you might miss out on making a donation … Continue reading →

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A Reunion Message From John Blewitt

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

50 years come next October 856 squad walked through the gates of The Depot Royal Marines Deal. A reunion is hopefully going to organised to meet old “oppos” If any of you were in the original intake we would like … Continue reading →

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Can You Help Locate RM Family?

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

‘The Royal Marines Corps Secretariat, based in Portsmouth, are trying to trace the family of Sergeant William Henry Paul, Plym X.336, as we have something to return to the family. Sgt Paul was born in Chard in Somerset in 1909 and passed away … Continue reading →

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The Passing Of Former RM Alec Thoms

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Most of you will have known Alec Thoms via the RMA. Full name was Alexander Edward (Alec) Thoms aged 75 when he fell in the west Jesmond Metro Station hitting the back of his skull in a fall from which he … Continue reading →

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Lt Col N C Thompson MBE RM has Crossed the Bar

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of the following retired Royal Marines Officer: Lt Col N C Thompson MBE RM DOB    29 Nov 1935 DOE    22 Jan 1955 DOR    29 Nov 1982 DOD    01 Dec 2015 The funeral will … Continue reading →

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Former RM Presented With Legion d’honneur At CTCRM

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Congratulations to Bill Bryant, Exeter Branch  (91 year old WW2 & D-Day veteran) who at long last has received the Legion Of Honour (Chevalier Class) as granted by the Government of France in honour of his contribution to the freedom of … Continue reading →

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New Book Published By Former RM Dom Mee

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin

Dom Mee, former RM and great friend of the RMA has just published his first book. Please see below for more details. I have just published my first book “Kiting the Hurricane” which recalls my attempt to be the first … Continue reading →

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Who Fights the War in Syria ?

Posted on 9 December 2015 by admin
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Parachute Regiment Association (Tyneside Branch)

Posted on 3 December 2015 by admin

    Many, many Thanks for your donation towards the “Justice for Sgt Blackman Appeal” which is Gratefully received… “Click Here”  

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Service Of Thanksgiving For Lady Gillian Mary Garrod 9th December 2015

Posted on 3 December 2015 by admin

Lady Gillian Mary (Jill) Garrod (née Parks-Smith). Died peacefully in London on 25th November 2015, aged 73. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Gen Sir Martin Garrod, dearly loved by her daughters Katie and Fenella, her grandchildren Katya and Alexander, her son-in-law … Continue reading →

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Home Security Update…

Posted on 1 December 2015 by admin

In the light of recent police announcements that they no longer consider it necessary to attend the scene of domestic burglaries I have taken down the St. George’s flag from beside the house and peeled the burglar alarm sticker off … Continue reading →

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