Guestbook

It has been a long time and reading some of the guest scribes reminds me to be in line. This kind of link,whilst a good contact tool makes open to all for a good nose about.Past and present my respects.
Thirty year rule eh?
Yes I would join the R.M.A.
At the present time [and I would like it to be different] I am semi – retired but still looking for some work.
A lot worse of I know,
Thank you sir.
Topsy Turner
ex RM24067 later changed to PO24067C

re taff bishop
i belive i was on the same vms course as him and in 3cdo
im so sorry to hear of his passing
good times were had harry

I am the wife of the late RM 26399 Bishop who served with 3 Commando attached to 42. Roy -taff- as he was known to many died very suddenly on 6th December 2011. My son organised the Marine beret and flag for the funeral. We left Plymouyh 1974 after our first son Gerald was born and moved to Swansea. I just wanted to let the friends that served with Roy to know. Thanks

I have just found this page,and found it verry good
I was in the first Commando when it was formed,and am a member of the 42/46 assocation and will be at the last formal gathering in Isle of Whight this year,as this is the 70 th year

Funeral arrangements for the late Eddie McCann:

By way of a follow up to my previous message [left on this site on the 18th December 2012], the following funeral details were posted by Willy Barr on the OAMAAM site [Obituaries page] on the 17th January 2012. It reads:

“Have just got Eddie’s funeral details: Wednesday 1st February at 11:00 hrs at the Western Mill Cemetary Plymouth followed by a wake at the Hyde Park Social Club Mutley/Peverell. I have also arranged for a piper but unfortunately Iam unable to attend due to the fact that I will be stuck on a oil rig. So a good turn out lads and a toast to Eddie. Willy Barr.”

No other deatials given.

TAJ.

I had the honor of serving with the Royal Marines in an exchange program with the U.S. Marines. I attended a cold weather training evolution in Scotland and Norway in the early 90′s. I would like to track down Marine Justin Hansell. I believe he was at one point a police officer. If anyone is in contact with him or anyone else I had served with and could pass on my info it would be appreciated.

Hallo, I am ex RM24067 Paul Turner – JE 26 Sqd – 41 -40 – 45Cdo. I am keeping in touch and have learnt of events. Currently semi – retired and awaiting have spent years shift working [you know what civvy streets like!] Good this with the e-mail machines! Many moons have gone by since my abrupt exit from my Corps brothers at Eastney in Nov’72.
Many names and faces remembered, time changes recognition but not the spirit or character! Grapevine information about 40 Cdo A Coy circa 1967 -68 ,ref reunions – Will contact later – Much Regards to All oppos – instructors – As per Corps – Long time no See!! Topsy
My Dad is ex CH/X5131 – Cpl Ronald Edward Turner –
Espret de Corps

I am a ex Royal Marine from ww2 I am 85 years old. I joined the marines in July of 1943 and spent most of my time in the combined ops at Haling Island. In 1944 I was engaged some what in Dday.I have Lived in Australia for some forty years In two Goes, 1950 t0 1960back to the UK for twenty one years and back to Australia in 1982 to present. What I would like to know is, is it possible to hire, borrow , or buy a dress. blue uniform. The reason i ask is i have a grand daughter getting married it November of this year an she ask me if i could get a uinform to wear at her wedding. My number was PO/X 120678, I was demobed in october of 1946, at that time i did join the the association but never kept it up. Thanking you in hope that it may be possible. Regards G Hanley

Please add me on Facebook,if you were a Royal Marine. Ken Appleby.

Hi all, Dont know if anybody can help find any old squadies that might remember Sid Morris RM 9585.Joined in 1948 as a young marine .I know he served in Malta and 42 commando and he was down at Stonehouse in Plymouth.Look forward to your replies.

I hope you dont mind, my coming on here, ( an ex wren) but I am also the social chairlady of the local twinning association here in PLymouth and to let everyone know, we have a coach going up to Litchfield in May to the National Memorial Aboretum and if anyone would like to come they are most welcome.
its the 18th 19th and 20th, arriving on the 18th and leaving on the 20th, staying 2 nights. plus a visit to tamworth castle made famous by the t.v. series. and afternoon tea.
cost £135.
for any more info you have my e mail, and my phone number is 01752 793532.
Thank you for letting me put this information on here.
my connections with the RM’s many years ago when i was 15, I worked at the Citadel with 29 cdo rgt. before they had there green beret’s,in fact i was there when they got them. I used to do sewing at the rear of the building next to the Officers Mess. and also my cousin was in the Marines, He was the Marine that put the flag up in the falklands. i am very proud of that.

Regrettably we cannot upload the old Guestbook.
Wendy Sheen
Welfare & Communications
Royal Marines Association

Al McCoy USMC pse contact chistaylor@btinternet.com

I have just heard that former “Royal” Eddy McCann has recently crossed the bar. His many friends and comrades in arms are sorry to hear of his passing. As yet we have no details of his funeral arrangements. Anyone out there with any info please contact me with details. I can be reached via e-mail @ jan7263@live.com or mobile phone 07541497064. R.I.P. Eddy. A good egg.

I have just heard that Eddie McCann has recently crosse

Rm 29508 marine served 42 cdo 1971- 1974 1974-76 41 cdo malta, 1976-1977 poole. trying to locate brian johnson of 11 troop or any ex 11 troop

Rm 29508 marine served 42 cdo 1971- 1974 1974-76 41 cdo malta, 1976-1977 poole

i joined the corps in 1955 638 squad served in port said 1956 40cdo 45 cdo bde hq c.t.c.rm r m poole did my 22yrs and served my last four yrs at poole c/sgt advanced training i did 16yrs as a driving examiner driving standard agency and drive out of hours doctors ln portsmouth any royal out there wants to contact me please do.

Still waiting for the original guest book pages to be included or am I missing something?

Al McCoy USMC:

Sorry Al this has nothing to do with your request for help in locating the former RM WO2 Chris Taylor – which I gather has already been answered – how’s that for service?

I have a similar request to ask of you? I have tried for a goods many years to establish ‘comms’ once again with a former Staff/Sgt in the USMC by the name of Ken Fry his wife Teressa and their two daughters Nadine and Vicky. I believe Nadine joined the USAF and for a while served in the UK?

I was fortunate to stay at the Marine Bks at the Naval Station in Annapoilis for some 6/8weeks in 1986 whilst en-route to New York in the Royal Martines Sail Training Craft HMSTC Per Mare. My self and various crew’s [all RM's + one US Marine] were sailing up the east coast to New York were we had been invited to take part in the Parade of Sail mark the ‘Centenary’ celebrations of the Statue of Liberty in NY Harbour on the 4th July 1986.

The CO of the Marine Bks at the time was Major Dan O’Brian USMC,
neither he nor his Officers, SNCO’s or Marines, nor the US Naval side of the station, including the civvilian staff could do enough for myself and my various crew’s during our stay there. It was a memorable experience for every one!

Ken Fry and his wife Teressa took a particular interest in our ‘welfare’ throughout that period and we did maintain contact for a brief period after I sailed from Annapolis but sadly that contact was broken shortly after I had sailed back to the UK in late August of that same year. I would be very grateful if you might be able to ‘advise’ me on how best I can re-establish ‘comms’ with Ken and his family once again?

Cheer’s

Terry Judge

For Al McCoy USMC. Al still alive and kicking, please contact at E Mail address

I was a U.S. Marine on an exchange with a Royal Marine and was attached to Stonehouse Barracks Plymouth
years 1973-75.
Looking for WO Chis Taylor

Trying to track down an old pal, John Morrow, who passed out of training with 44/45 troop in 1973. I believe he ended up a WO1 or 2. Any Leads on his whereabouts would be gratefully received. Eddie Campbell PO31698T.

It’s with deep regret that I report that former Royal Marine Eddy McCann ‘crossed the bar’ yesterday at St Lukes Hospice in Plymouth.

I last saw Eddy in October when he discharged himself from the hospice for the weekend so he could join myself and other former RM’s from 40 and 42 Cdo in Exmouth where we were celebrating our third reunion and shared time in Singapore in 1967/8.

It was obvious to us all over that weekend that Eddy was very ill, that said, it didn’t stop or hinder him from joining in with all our activities. These included a lengthy visit to CTC on the Saturday and ‘social’ visits to both the Exmouth and Exeter RMA’s over the same weekend.

He will be missed by many, not least those lucky enough to have known and served with him.

R.I.P Eddy – time to put your feet up!

Terry Judge

Hello Rupert
I attended Major General Houghton’s funeral becuse I had know him for several years and met Ian Moore there who I had not seen since 1963 in 42 Cdo.
I have now retired to East Sussex from Bath. I travelled to the Far East in October this year and visited Kranji War Memorial and Cemetery. The graves of our friends who died at Limbang and other parts of Malaysia are being very well looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The Cemetery Manager MR Kannaya Somu kannaya.somu@cwgc.org was very helpful in providing relevant information. I visited the graves of Sgt MacFarlane and Gerald Kierans. Ronald Formoy’s ashes are in special area within the Cemetery. I understand that Richard Jennings and Fred Powell’s were returned home. This month it is 49 years since they were killed and I know they are not forgotten.
On return I attended Jimmy Savile’s funeral in Leeds as I took him through part of his training and kept in touch with him over the years. see Yorkshire Post entry.
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/central-leeds/sir_jimmy_savile_s_commando_training_ordeal_exclusive_1_3936017
Do you still have the same Hotmail address.
Best wishes to you all for Christmas and New Year.