ROYAL MARINES BADGE & INSIGNIA REFERENCE

Royal Marines Plaques & Memorials

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Memorial Unit Date Country Location Notes Inscription
Sergeant G W P Nason plaque 26 December 1932 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 Sergt G W P Nason RM who gave his life in an attempt to save a comrade from drowning at Malta, 26th December 1932. "Greater love hath no man than this" Erected by his messmates of the Portsmouth Division Sergeants' Mess
Sergeant George Callister 6 April 1905 United Kingdom Unknown Lavabo jug, bowl and tray. Recorded in the RM Museum photo album of the memorials and plaques in St Andrew's Church but their whereabouts following the closure of St Andrew's is unknown for George Callister
Sergeant P E Page plaque 4 July 1970 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 loving memory of Sergt P E Page, died 4th July 1970, aged 37 years
Serooskerke Village (1), Walcheren 48 Commando RM Netherlands Walcheren A memorial, located Serooskerke Village, Island of Walcheren, Netherlands, to the ranks of 48 Commando RM and 79 Squadron Royal Engineers who lost their lives when the Landing Vehicles Track were hit by enemy fire. Inscription: ( Led by Jacob van Winkelen, an honorary member of 48 Commando RM Association, the people of Serooskerke raised the money and erected the monument ).
Serooskerke Village (2), Walcheren 48 Commando RM Netherlands Walcheren A memorial, located Serooskerke Village, Island of Walcheren, Netherlands, to the ranks of 48 Commando RM and 79 Squadron Royal Engineers who lost their lives when the Landing Vehicles Track were hit by enemy fire. Inscription: ( Led by Jacob van Winkelen, an honorary member of 48 Commando RM Association, the people of Serooskerke raised the money and erected the monument ).
Serooskerke Village (3), Walcheren 48 Commando RM Netherlands Walcheren A memorial, located Serooskerke Village, Island of Walcheren, Netherlands, to the ranks of 48 Commando RM and 79 Squadron Royal Engineers who lost their lives when the Landing Vehicles Track were hit by enemy fire. Inscription: ( Led by Jacob van Winkelen, an honorary member of 48 Commando RM Association, the people of Serooskerke raised the money and erected the monument ).
Serre No. 1 British Cemetery France
Serre No. 2 British Cemetery France
Sgt Luke Taylor Royal Marines March 26, 2012 United Kingdom SNCOs Mess, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hants This boot belonged to Sgt Luke Taylor, Killed on Operations in Afganistan on March 26 2012 and was purchased in his memory by the SNCOs of HMS Excellent
Shedfield Memorial Cross 1914-1918 United Kingdom Roadside, B2177, Shedfield, Hants Pte Frederick C Brown, RMLI, PO/17020; Pte Frederick Davis RMLI, PO/9828; Gnr Charles Lacey, RMA/11447, (RMR/B/1250) (not RMLI); Gnr Walter Mears, RMA/11505; Pte Albert W Pearce, RMLI, PO/1291(S); Gnr Joseph Pink, RMA/5791 (RMR/B/501); Gnr Herbert C Stubbs, RMA/5329 (RMR/B/819). To the Glory of God & in grateful memory of the men of Shedfield who gave their lives in the Great War, 1914-1918. They died that we might live. Includes: F C Brown; F Davis; C Lacey, W Mears; A Pearce; J P Pink; H C Stubbs.
Shedfield St John's Roll of Honour_1 1914-1919, 1939-1945 United Kingdom St John the Apostle Church, Shedfield, Hants Pte Frederick C Brown, RMLI, PO/17020; Pte Frederick Davis RMLI, PO/9828; Gnr Charles Lacey, RMA/11447, (RMR/B/1250) (not RMLI); Gnr Walter Mears, RMA/11505; Pte Albert W Pearce, RMLI, PO/1291(S); Gnr Joseph Pink, RMA/5791 (RMR/B/501); Gnr Herbert C Stubbs, RMA/5329 (RMR/B/819). No WW2 RMs Roll of Honour 1914-1918, 1939-1945. Includes: WW1: F C Brown; F Davis; C Lacey: W Mears; A Pearce; T Pink; H C Stubbs
Shedfield St John's Roll of Honour_2 1914-1919 United Kingdom St John the Apostle Church, Shedfield, Hants Pte Frederick C Brown, RMLI, PO/17020; Pte Frederick Davis RMLI, PO/9828; Gnr Charles Lacey, RMA/11447, (RMR/B/1250) (not RMLI); Gnr Walter Mears, RMA/11505; Pte Albert W Pearce, RMLI, PO/1291(S); Gnr Joseph Pink, RMA/5791 (RMR/B/501); Gnr Herbert C Stubbs, RMA/5329 (RMR/B/819) Roll of Honour 1914-1918, "They shall be mine saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels" In proud remembrance of the men of Shedfield who gave their lives for King & Country in the Great War, 1914-1918. Includes: WW1: Pte F C Brown, RMLI; Pte F Davis, RMLI; Pte C Lacey, MLI: Gr W Mears, RMA; Pte A Pearce, RND; Gr T Pink, RMA; Gr H C Stubbs, RMA
Sheepstor War Memorial 1 RMLI UK Devon
Sheepstor War Memorial 2 RMLI UK Devon Ply/15599 Pte Thomas H Blatchford
Sheet St Mary Cross 1914-1918, 1939-1945 United Kingdom St Mary Magdelene Church, Sheet, Hants Gnr George William Bullock, RMA/9679, (RMR/IC/14); Sgt John Joseph Coombes, PO/X 1088 1914-1918 Remember with thanksgiving the true and faithfull men who in these years of war went forth from this place for God and the Right. The names of those who returned not again are here inscribed to be honoured for evermore. Includes: WW1: Private G Bullock, RMA, HMS Good Hope, Coronel. WW2: Sergt J J Coombes, RM
Sheet St Mary Magdalen Church Plaque 1914-1918, 1939-1945 United Kingdom St Mary Magdelene Church, Sheet, Hants WW1: Gunner George William Bullock, RMA/9679, (RMR/IC/14). WW2: Sergt John Joseph Coombes, PO/X 1088 St Mary, Sheet, Roll of Honour, In memory of and in gratitude for "The love that asks no questions, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar, the dearest and the best, The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice." 1914-1918, 1939-1945. Includes: WW1: George William Bullock. WW2: J J Coombes, RM
Sholing St Mary Extra Cemetery Cross 1914-1918 United Kingdom St Mary Extra Cemetery, Sholing, Southampton, Hants Gunner Frank Davenport, RMA/5417; Pte Walter William Stiggants, RMLI, CH/15057 To the eternal and hollowed memory of the men of this district who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919. This memorial was errected by their relatives. Includes: Gunr Frank Davenport; Walter W Stiggants
Siege Bell Memorial, Malta GC Royal Marines Malta GC Valletta Royal Marine personnel of Naval Headquarters in Malta formed the St. Angelo Light AA. Many Royal Marines of the Mediterranean Fleet lost their lives in the defence of the George Cross Island. Inscription: Commemorating all who lost their lives during the Siege of Malta
Soberton War Memorial 1914-1918 United Kingdom Soberton, Hants Pte A J Searle, RMLI, PO/14576, Portsmouth Div, died 4 Jun 1918, buried St Peter's Church, Soberton; Pte Robert William Rye, RMLI, PO/1414(S), 1st RM Btn, RN Div, died 23 Apr 1917, France. There are no RMs in the WW2 inscription Sacred to the memory of the parishioners of Soberton who fell in the Great War. "Forget them not O'Lord for which they fell, may it go well with England, Still go well, keep her bright Banners without blot or stain, lest they should dream that they have died in vain." Includes: A J Searle, R W Rye
South Africa 1 Royal Marines UK Portsmouth On Friday 17 May 1901 Lord Goshen unveiled the monument which is to the memory of those who fell at Ladysmith and elsewhere in South Africa who were members of HMS 'Powerful'. The monument is an obelisk of reddish brown Peterhead granite 24 ft. high. Inscription: South African War Memorial - ( located Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire. )