Daily Archives: 6 May 2016

RMA RFC vs Caldy RFC veterans – Saturday 28th May 2016

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Caldy RFC are based on the Wirral, and have been fantastic supporters to the RMA for a number of years now.  They are very keen to play against the RMA RFC on Saturday 28th May 2016 and it will be … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, ALREWAS, STAFFORDSHIRE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PARADE & SERVICE ON SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016

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Tickets are now available for this event on the RMA website so please make your way there to book. The programme for the day is: 10.00 am onwards: Members arrive; tea/coffee available in the restaurant and kiosk area; individuals to … Continue reading →

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The Graspan Parade And Reception – Sunday 15th May 2016

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Ladies and Gentlemen,  Please find the outline timings and detail for the forthcoming Graspan Parade and Reception. Please note the following timings for the day so that you can make the required travel arrangements. 0930 – 1045     Coaches … Continue reading →

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Death Of Retired Royal Marines Officer, Captain M J Bleeck RM

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It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of the following retired Royal Marines Officer Captain M J Bleeck RM DOB    28 May 1927 DOE    1 Sep 1945 DOR    11 Jan 1957 DOD    Feb 2015 … Continue reading →

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The Passing And Funeral Of Former RM Jim Baker DSM, Legion D’honneur RM (Funeral details updated)

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Funeral details added below… It is with great sadness that I report the death of W. Jim Baker DSM legion d’honneur in the BLESMA home at Blackpool today Jim, as he was known, was the life President of the Blackpool … Continue reading →

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HMS Vanguard – A Short Documentary Of Her Final Days

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Bill Paton has sent in this link that takes you to a short documentary about the final days of the RN’s Last Battleship. Its less than 10 mins long and is fascinating. I am sure it will take a few … Continue reading →

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Request For Information From RM Historian

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The Royal Marines Historian in the Naval Historical Branch is carrying out research into the operations of 116 Infantry Brigade RM which was born in Jan 1945 and served in Holland and Germany between February and August 1945.  Information is … Continue reading →

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Admiralty Governor – Royal Naval Benevolent Trust re “Vacancy”

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Job title: Admiralty Governor (Trustee) Location: South East Salary: Expenses Closing Date: 1 Aug ‘16 Company: Royal Naval Benevolent Trust Type: Part-time Admiralty Governor – Royal Naval Benevolent Trust – Portsmouth The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust (RNBT) is the largest … Continue reading →

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An Important Message From The CEO Of The Royal Marines Charity re “Commando Spirit”

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Commando Spirit Please be aware that The Royal Marines Charity is no longer the beneficiary of the Commando Spirit events initiative (Yomp, Dunker, Abseil, Games). Although the Commando Spirit organisation pledges to assist Commandos, it is not registered as a … Continue reading →

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