ROYAL MARINES BADGE & INSIGNIA REFERENCE

Royal Marines Plaques & Memorials

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Memorial Unit Date Country Location Notes Inscription
Canada - Lake Chaplain RMLI Canada Fort Lennox Canada 1776-1777 & 1812-1814
Canadian No.2 Cemetery France Vimy
Cannington War Memorial Royal Marines United Kingdom Somerset Harry Charles Chedgey
Capt Stanley George Kemp 43 Commando Royal Marines United Kingdom Unknown Wine Cruet. Recorded in the RM Museum photo album of the memorials and plaques in St Andrew's Church but its whereabouts following the closure of St Andrew's is unknown in mem Capt Stanley Kemp
Captain Arthur Frederick Salkeld United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally installed in St Andrew's Church, Henderson Road until its conversion to housing in the 1990s when it was removed to the Museum store ca 1998. In memory of Arthur Frederick Salkeld, late Captain Royal Marine Artillery, this stall was given by his comrades, 1912
Captain Bartholomew Chaundy gravestone 30 November 1777 United Kingdom NMRN Store The true origin of this grave stone is at present unknown. It was situated in the bank under the hedge in front of the old Museum at Eastney before being removed to an indoor store some years ago. Underneath are deposited the remains of Bartholomew Chaundry Esq Captain in the Marine Service, a brave officer, an affectionate husband a tender parent and a sincere friend. He died on the 30th day of November 1777. Aged 50
Captain Charles James Kinsman plaque HMS Bellerophon 24 December 1873 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998 Sacred to the memory of Charles James Kinsman Captain RMA, Died on Christmas Eve 1873 at Bermuda when serving in HMS Bellerophon, aged 34, "What I do thou knowest not now thou shalt know hereafter
Captain Charles William Holloway MBE plaque 9 November 1968 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally installed in St Andrew's Church, Henderson Road until its conversion to housing in the 1990s when it was removed to the Museum store ca 1998. In memory of Captain Charles William Holloway MBE RM, served Royal Marines from 2nd July 1928 to 10th December 1963. Died 9th November 1968. Called to higher service.
Captain David Richard Clarke BEM plaque 13 January 1965 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally installed in St Andrew's Church, Henderson Road until its conversion to housing in the 1990s when it was removed to the entrance of St Christopher's Chapel at the Royal Marines Barracks, Durnford Street, Stonehouse, Plymouth In proud and loving memory of Captain David Richard Clarke BEM RM who died so suddenly nearby, 13th January 1965, aged 47 years. A true sportsman and gentleman
Captain Frederick Graham Crick mosaic HMS Temeraire 9 June 1913 United Kingdom Grand Division Row, Henderson Road, Southsea, Hants Part of the decoration in St Andrew's Church, Eastney. The church was converted to housing in the 1990s and this and most other immovable decorations were left in place and covered over. It is assumed that this mosaic still exists behind internal walling. In memory of Frederick Graham Crick Captain Royal Marine Artillery who was drowned when serving in HMS Temeraire, 9th June 1913, aged 31 years. Erected by his brother officers
Captain Frederick Napier Templer plaque 9 February 1896 United Kingdom NMRN Store He was on twelve months sick leave to try to recover from tuberculosis but died in Bloemfontein. Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998 In memory of Capt F N Templer, Royal Marine Artillery, Born 5 August 1865, Died 9 February 1896, erected by his brother officers
Captain Horace Cullimore plaque 15 February 1915 Singapore St Andrew's Cathedral Photo by kind permission of Martin Edwards www.roll-of-honour.com In memory of Captain & 2nd in Command, Horace Cullimore, Staff - Jubilee Military Forces, Late Royal Marine Artillery, Born 11 November 1869, Killed at Tanglin 15 Feby 1915, Erected by the Sergeants Mess RM Artillery
Captain Humphrey Weston Spurway, HMS Royal Sovereign monument (1) HMS Royal Sovereign 9 November 1901 United Kingdom Victoria Park, Portsmouth Erected by the officers and men in memory of those killed in a gun accident on board HMS Royal Sovereign off Platca November 9th 1901 whilst discharging their duty. Capt H W Spurway, RMA. C Primmer Ch Armr; F Osborne, PO 1stCl; L Colbourne, Armr; H Gardner, PO 2nd Cl; C Connor, Ld Seam. Also to those who died during the commission. Mr R E johnston, MD; H J Cuddleyford, MA; W W Mason, AB; R Heard, Ch Sto; C Newman, AB; W Walker, PO 1 TC; D Rundle Sto; A Mitchell, AB; A Jordan, Sto.
Captain Humphrey Weston Spurway, HMS Royal Sovereign monument (2) HMS Royal Sovereign 9 November 1901 United Kingdom Victoria Park, Portsmouth Erected by the officers and men in memory of those killed in a gun accident on board HMS Royal Sovereign off Platca November 9th 1901 whilst discharging their duty. Capt H W Spurway, RMA. C Primmer Ch Armr; F Osborne, PO 1stCl; L Colbourne, Armr; H Gardner, PO 2nd Cl; C Connor, Ld Seam. Also to those who died during the commission. Mr R E johnston, MD; H J Cuddleyford, MA; W W Mason, AB; R Heard, Ch Sto; C Newman, AB; W Walker, PO 1 TC; D Rundle Sto; A Mitchell, AB; A Jordan, Sto.
Captain Humphrey Weston Spurway, RMA Church plaque HMS Royal Sovereign 9 November 1901 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998 In memory of Captain H W Spurway, RMA. Born 1st February 1875. Killed by a gun accident on board HMS Royal Sovereign, 9th November 1901.
Captain John Edward Thomas plaque 20 August 1881 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998 Virtus invicta gloriosa In memory of Captain John Edward Thomas Royal Marine Artillery, who died 20 August 1881 aged 32 years
Captain John Goldsmith plaque 1914-1919 United Kingdom St Peter & St Paul Church, Hambledon, Hants Temp/Capt John Goldsmith, 1st RM Btn, RN Division In loving memory of John Goldsmith, Captain Royal Marine Light Infantry elder son of Edward Goldsmith, He gave his life in France, 11 may 1917, aged 34 years, his body lies at Etaples. The lot is cast into the lap but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Captain Maurice Desmond Quill plaque 17 June 1918 United Kingdom Grand Division Row, Henderson Road, Southsea, Hants Part of the decoration in St Andrew's Church, Eastney. The church was converted to housing in the 1990s and this and most other immovable decorations were left in place and covered over. It is assumed that this plaque still exist behind internal walling. Sacred to the perfect memory of Maurice Desmond Quill, Captain Royal Marine Artillery, who, having passed unscathed through nearly four years on active service during the Great War, died June 17th 1918 of injuries following a fall from his horse on parade at Eastney Barracks. Aged 22 years. A most beloved son and brother who was the very light of our eyes.
Captain Montgomery Williams plaque 23 August 1916 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally installed in St Andrew's Church, Henderson Road until its conversion to housing in the 1990s when it was removed to the Museum store ca 1998. In memory of Montgomery Williams Captain Royal Marine Artillery. Killed in action in France, 23rd August 1916, aged 31 years. Erected by the officers, NCOs and men, No 1 Battery RMA Howitzer Brigade
Captain Richard Archibald Gorges plaque HMS Captain 7 September 1870 United Kingdom NMRN Store Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998 In memory of Capt R A Gorges RMA, aged 30, Lost in the foundering of HMS Captain, Sept 7 1870, RIP, "He shall send down from on high to fetch me, and shall take me out of many waters"