Monthly Archives: February 2016

Big Bert Preston (PO18760A) passed away

Posted on 27 February 2016 by admin

Bert Preston (PO 18760A) died at 2305 last night (Sunday 21st Feb). No funeral arrangements available yet. I’ll keep you (and your readers) up to date. Yours aye… From Danny Shepherd / Tosh MacDonald  

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387 Million Euros a Day

Posted on 23 February 2016 by admin

387 Million Euros a Day Time to get Genned up on it

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Facts & Controversies about McDonalds

Posted on 21 February 2016 by admin
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Apple opposing an order from the US government to backdoor their iPhone

Posted on 18 February 2016 by admin

This morning (17th Feb 2016) global headlines are discussing Apple’s move to oppose a court order issued by the US government regarding breaking into it’s own iPhone. This case has far reaching consequences and is part of a wider debate … Continue reading →

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New Persil Poster Ad

Posted on 18 February 2016 by admin
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The Funeral Of Lt George Courtenay-York RN

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

Please see below, although not an RM he was still part of our wider family and a brave man. Any member of the RMA who wishes to attend will be made most welcome. Former Lieutenant George Courtenay-York Royal Navy died … Continue reading →

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The Passing and Funeral Of Former RM Ivor Turner

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report that Ivor Turner has passed away. A former member of the Bridgwater Branch who lived in WSM. Ivor was a former sniper and member of 46 RM commando, in … Continue reading →

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The Death Of Capt B J Dicketts RM

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of following Retired Royal Marines Officer Capt B J Dicketts RM DOB    11 Aug 1926 DOE    30 Jul 1943 DOR    15 Feb 1959 DOD    14 Feb 2016 … Continue reading →

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The Funeral Of General Sir Peter Whitely GCB OBE KStJ DL

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

‘The funeral of General Sir Peter Whiteley GCB OBE KStJ DL will be a private family event on 22 February. There will be a Thanksgiving Service later in the year, location, date and time TBC. Please contact the RM Corps … Continue reading →

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Can You Help Paul Loseby Please ?

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

The people I am trying to find are as follows The squad RM numbers were between 24875 and 25020 although there were a couple of others before that who had been backsquadded and joined us sometime during X troop. RM … Continue reading →

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SUEZ LANDINGS 60TH ANNIVERSARY 6th November 1956 – 2016

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

Members of ”BAKER Troop” 45 Cdo RM 1955/57 are in the process of organising a reunion to celebrate this Anniversary. It is being held at the Tillington Hall Hotel Stafford over the weekend of  5th and 6th of November 2016 … Continue reading →

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Can You Help John Daley Sgt RM ?

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

I work as a volunteer for Sheffield Sea Cadets, we have recently started our band up again and they are doing really well. The only real issue we have is that we need a band master who would be willing … Continue reading →

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Dedication Of Memorial to LCpl Walter Parker VC RMLI

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

The dedication will take place on Sunday 24th April 2016. There will be the normal church service at St Helens Parish Church, Stapleford at 12noon, followed by a Service of Dedication in Walter Parker Square at approximately 1315. There will … Continue reading →

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SALUTE to The SEA KING

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin
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Donation of $500 to the RMA from US Charity “Honor Our Marines”

Posted on 17 February 2016 by admin

Rods Spinks RM Rtd is still in touch with his USMC huey pilots & gunners counterparts namely (Al Viti) and others who recently suggested that a donation be made to the RMA (as we are all brothers in arms) plus, … Continue reading →

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Manchester United v FC Midtjylland

Posted on 15 February 2016 by admin
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Marine Albert Palmer PO/X 111710

Posted on 15 February 2016 by admin

Marine Albert Palmer  PO/X 111710 and born in Battersea on 6th Feb 1922 Funeral was held on Wednesday 10th February 2016 Many thanks as always to the Guys that attended Including Buglers, Standard Bearers and of course the Guard of … Continue reading →

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Can You Help? Looking For Leo Williams

Posted on 11 February 2016 by admin

I hope you can help.  I have just discovered that a lad I went to school with in Singapore in the early 1960’s became a Royal Marine Officer.   Many of us who went to the military schools in Singapore … Continue reading →

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The Funeral Of Former RM Officer Capt George Fordham RM

Posted on 11 February 2016 by admin

The funeral of the late Capt George Fordham RM will take place at Haycombe Crematorium, Whiteway Road, Bath BA2 2RQ on Thursday 18th February at 1430. There will then be a wake at the Carpenters Arms, Stanton Wick, Nr Pensford, … Continue reading →

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StonyJ, Stat-Rep

Posted on 7 February 2016 by admin

Shipmates:   Here is the latest status on what we’re working on. 1.  The Crew Lists on the website have been updated.   stonyj634.org 2.  We have received all the donations needed plus $320 for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Bench.   Two … Continue reading →

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POLICE ENFORCEMENT POLICY RE “SPEED AWARENESS COURSES” IN UK

Posted on 4 February 2016 by admin

Speed Limit       30mph             40mph             50mph              60mph             70mph Speed Course    35 – 42mph     46 – 53mph      57 – 64mph      68 – 75mph      79 – 86mph Fixed Penalty … Continue reading →

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