With 45 Pins for October, whether in peace or war, since its formation it has always been a busy month for the Marines! 28th October 1664, on a cold wet Friday, after a bit of lunch, The Royal Marines were established, by King Charles II as 'The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot In 1674, 10 years after its formation at the Battle of Entzheim near Strasburg in France. It was reported that the steadiness and accuracy of the Marines fire saved their French alli

The Royal Marines Memorial Each year on October 28th Royal Marines throughout the Globe have celebrated our Corps Birthday, the formation of which on 28th October 1664, is normally marked with cake, and a tot of Rum! This year I would like to honour the names of 24 extraordinary individuals that exemplify courage and dedication, and have sacrificed their lives in service, listed below are the names I could find since 1914 that died on the day that we celebrate the Corps Birth

17th October 1855 The Battle of Kinburn , a combined land-naval engagement during the final stage of the Crimean War, took place on the...

Unit/ Formation : Memorial Location : St Vincent Period/ Conflict : World War I Year : 1914 Date/s : 26th October 1914 Mindelo is the...