Honouring the Sacrifice of Royal Marines who Died in Service on October 28th
- Si Biggs
- Oct 28, 2025
- 2 min read
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 Birthday.
There are 1,138 names listed for October on the Royal Marines Roll of Honour website, there are still names missing, and most likely always will be.
The Graspan memorial in London was rededicated in October 2000 in honour of all Royal Marines who have served their country by land and sea and who are forever remembered by their friends.
The Royal Marines who died in service on the 28th October since 1914;
1914
RND, Chatham Battalion
BARKER, Sidney W B, Private, RMLI (RFR B 2009), 11035 (Ch), illness in UK
1917
RM Labour Corps, France
APSLEY, Alexander, Private, RM, S 10648 (Deal) Royal Marine Labour Corps, Dunkerque
RND, 1st RM Battalion, France
DANBY, Thomas, Private, RMLI, S 1743 (Po), DOW
OAKLEY, Isaac, Private, RMLI, S 2001 (Ch), DOW
RND, 2nd RM Battalion, France
CLARK, Alfred J, Private, RMLI, S 1233 (Po), DOW
COTTON, Henry J, Private, RMLI, 17459 (Ch), DOW
EVANS, James G, Private, RMLI, S 2013 (Ply), DOW
GARDNER, Charles, Private, RMLI, S 2163 (Po), DOW
1918
Hussar, minesweeper, ex-torpedo gunboat
SIMPSON, Wilfred H, Private, RMLI, 21002 (Ch), illness in UK
RMA Eastney
CLARK, Arthur F, Private, RMA, RMA 16351, illness
RMLI, Chatham Division
STEWART, William, Private, RME, RMES 7616, illness in UK
WEBB, George E, Private, RMLI, 18639 (Ch), illness in UK
RMLI, Portsmouth Division
DUNKINSON, Ernest C, Private, RMLI, 12424 (Po), illness
Shannon, cruiser
SMITH, Frank H, Private, RMLI, 19015 (Ch), illness in UK
LESLIE S, Private, RMLI, 19748 (Po), illness in UK
1928
Royal Marines HQ
GOUGE, William A, Sergeant Major, 21832 (Deal), illness
1942
RM MNBDO I, Raid on Tobruk, operation Agreement, as POW
ROBB, John, Ty/Lieutenant, RM, died
1943
Sri Lanka
BATE, Marshall, Marine, EX/2099, died
RM MNBDO II (Libya)
DEWS, Thomas, Marine, CH/X 113308, died
1944
Fabius, road accident
WOOD, George W, Marine, PLY/X 1790, died
RM 47 Commando
ASHCROFT, Victor, Marine, PLY/X 112790, DOWS
1945
Colossus
PARKER, John G, Marine, PO/X 106291, DOWS
1950
Royal Marines, 45 Commando, Malaya campaign, Gopen-Kampar hills, in action with Communist insurgents
PARR, Dennis, Marine, PLY/X 111706, killed
TURNER, Leslie J, Marine, CH/X 5360, killed
The Royal Marines Roll of Honour & Graves Database
This November why not search your family name in the data base, and even if he is not related, maybe do a little research and remember him on the 11th.
If you do find out more information on someone missing or misrepresented, then please let me know.
Related Royal Marines 'Dits':
References/ Further Reading:
Royal Marines Historical Society - Graves & Memorials database
Navy-Net Casualties - The Casualty Researches of Don Kindell
This article is a heartfelt tribute to the Royal Marines who sacrificed their lives in service on October 28th. It is important to remember the bravery, dedication, and commitment shown by these servicemen who protected their nation with honor. The way the article highlights their courage and legacy creates a deep sense of respect and gratitude for their service. Stories like these help younger generations understand the true value of sacrifice and duty. I also enjoy exploring online communities and entertainment platforms like Betbhai for engaging digital experiences and updates. Thank you for sharing such a meaningful and respectful remembrance article.
Preserving these specific records of service and sacrifice is so important for keeping history alive. It’s moving to see each individual honored by name, ensuring their legacy continues to inspire future generations. The work done by Royal Marines History to document these moments—both the large-scale conflicts and the individual service stories—is truly invaluable for historians and families alike. For those who enjoy following military history and community heritage trends and are looking for reliable online platforms for helpful resources and community updates, I’ve found that winadda is a fantastic site to keep on your radar. Thank you for this respectful and informative tribute
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