ROYAL MARINES BADGE & INSIGNIA REFERENCE

Royal Marines Plaques & Memorials

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Memorial Unit Date Country Location Notes Inscription
Fordingbridge Memorial Gates 1914-1918, 1939-1945 United Kingdom Fordingbridge Recreation Ground, Fordingbridge, Hants WW1: Gunner Arthur Thomas Jolliffe. RMA/11691; Cpl William Charles Street, RMLI, PO/16238. No WW2 RMs WW1: This Recreation Ground is a memorial to the men of the parish of Fordingbridge, who gave their lives for their Country in the Great War, 1914-1918. Includes: Jolliffe, A T; Street, W C.
Fordingbridge St Mary's Plaque WW1 1914-1919 United Kingdom St Mary the Virgin Church, Fordingbridge, Hants Gunner Arthur Thomas Jolliffe. RMA/11691; Cpl William Charles Street, RMLI, PO/16238 Roll of Honour, 1914-1919, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Includes: Arthur Thomas Jolliffe, William Charles Street.
Fort Cumberland RM Memorial Royal Marines 26 August 1940 United Kingdom RM Museum, Southsea Memorial located Memorial Gardens, Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, Hampshire In memory of the Officers and Marines killed by enemy action in Fort Cumberland on 26th August 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Temp 2nd Lts C B Hobhouse; H G Jameson; E A P Hilland; A T C Hocking; P W Fitzjohn; Marines Harold Watson; D J Hopkins; B J Cooke.
Fort Henry, Canada RMLI Canada Ontario War of 1812 - 1814 between Great Britain and the United States of America Memorial located east of Kingston adjacent to Fort Henry, Ontario, canada Inscription: Pro Patria - In memory of the Officers and Men of the Royal Navy and Provincial Marine Officers and soldiers of the Royal Marines, Royal Newfoundland Regt. 8th and 100th Regiments who served on Lake Ontario in defence of Canada 1n 1812-1814
Frank Victor Parsons United Kingdom Bedworth
Fulham War Memorial Royal Marines UK Fulham, S W London Fulham War Memorial ( Old ) South West London Inscription: PLY/X 2077 Lance Corporal H. C. Checkley, Royal Marines, PO/X 2556 Marine G. G. Grindle, Royal Marines
Funtingdon War Memorial 1914-1919, 1939-1945 United Kingdom St Mary's Churchyard, Funtingdon, West Sussex R Caplin, RMLI, research has shown no match; J S Jones, prob. John Scotson Jones, Pte PO/687 (PO/697 S), RMLI, Portsmouth Btn, RN Div, KIA Gallipoli, 7 Jun 1915; John Thomas Lintorn, Gunner, RMA 9658 (RMR/B/1288), HMS Hogue, KIA 22 Sep 1914.; Eustace Arthur Peter Hillard, 2nd Lieut, RM, died 26 Aug 1940; John Lloyd Munro, Capt RM, (RMBDO), KIA Ceylon 6 Oct 1943. WW1: To the Glory of God and in ever grateful memory of the sailors and soldiers of this parish who gave their lives for King and Country, AD 1914-1919, "Their name liveth for evermore". This cross is erected by their fellow parishioners. WW2: 1939-1945. Includes WW1: Caplin, RMLI; Jones JS, RMLI; Lintorn, RMA; WW2: Hillard, Lt; Munro Capt;
Gallipoli RMLI Cape Helles Gallipoli Gallipoli Monument, Cape Helles. RMLI Battalions fought in the Gallipoli Campaign as part of the Royal Naval Division sustaining heavy losses with 13,000 men becoming casualties, killed, wounded or evacuated sick.
Garlieston, Dumfries Royal Marines UK Garlieston, Dumfries Parish War Memorial. 1914-1918, Sorbie Parish, Garlieston, Dumfries, Scotland
Gavrelle RND Memorial France The Somme
Gavrelle RND Memorial France The Somme
General Cuthbert Collingwood Suther plaque 29 September 1927 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. To the Glory of God in loving memory of Cuthbert Collingwood Suther, General, Royal Marine Artillery, Commandant 21st May 1891 - 29th April 1993, who departed this life 29th Sept 1927 in his 89th year. Also of his wife Louisa Adelaide who died 28th March 1899. This tablet is erected by their two sons and daughter as a token of love and esteem.
General George Jones 1780-1857 United Kingdom St Thomas's Cathedral, Portsmouth Sacred to the beloved memory of General George Jones nine years Commandant of the Portsmouth Division of Royal Marines who died deeply lamented, January 30th 1857, aged 77 years. His remains are interred at Milton near Portsmouth, also of Caroline widow of the late General George Jones, who died February 15th 1883, aged 87 years.
General James Henry Bor CB CMG mosaic 28 March 1905 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 General James Henry Bor CB CMG RMA Extra Equerry to HM King George V ADC to the King 1904-1911, Colonel Commandant July 1903 to June 1911. Died 23rd September 1914 Aged 57 years. Erected by his brother officers
General Sir Charles Menzies KCB KH Kt Charles 3rd Royal Marine Artillery 1783-1866 United Kingdom English Heritage Store, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport This plaque was originally on the wall of the nave of St John's RC Cathedral beneath the most southerly window. No access for photograph (Jul 2021) To the Glory of God and in memory of General Sir Charles Menzies KCB, KHKt Charles 3rd, Colonel of the Royal Marine Artillery and formerly Aide-de-Camp to the Queen. Died August 22nd 1866 aged 83. The above window is given as a mark of love and respect by his widow Maria Wilhemia Menzies
General Sir George Colt Langley KCB 1810-1896 United Kingdom St Jude's Church, Portsmouth To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Gen Sir George Colt Langley KCB Royal Marines of St Helens, Southsea who died 29 December 1896, aged 86 years. And of Maria Catherine his wife who died 25 November 1887 aged 66 years. Also their eldest son Lionel, Major Royal Engineers who died at Kullur Madras Presidency on 18 April 1890 in his 40th year.
General Sir Lewis Stratford Tollemache Halliday VC KCB plaque 9 March 1966 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 memoriam - General Sir Lewis Stratford Tollemache Halliday VC KCB (Formerly Royal Marines Light Infantry) Peking, 24th June 1900, Died 9th March 1966 aged 95. For Valour
General William Hallett Connolly Royal Marine Light Infantry 1780-1861 United Kingdom St Jude's Church, Portsmouth In sacred memory of General William Hallett Connolly, Royal Marines Light Infantry, died at Southsea 20th June 1861, aged 80 years and Sarah, his beloved wife who died at Southsea, 15th August 1867, aged 80 years. In affectionate remembrance of dearly loved parents. This Tablet is erected by their children.
Gibralter Stone Memorial Royal Marines United Kingdom RM Memorial Garden, Eastney Gibraltar Rock, Memorial Gardens, Royal Marines Museum, Southsea, Hamprshire To commemorate the historic association between Gibraltar and the Royal Marines. This piece from the famous rock was presented to the Royal Marines Museum by the Friends of Gibraltar heritage Society and the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, 9th May 1998
Gillingham New Cemetery R M Cadets UK Gillingham Inscription: These memorials were erected by public subscription to the memory of the Royal Marines Cadets who lost their lives in the Dock Road Bus Disaster of the 4th December, 1951.