Marine Robert Griffin
Task Force Landing Craft Squadron. Marine Griffin was ferrying troops ashore at Choiseul Sound, Falklands, when they were attacked by four Skyhawks. A bomb struck the landing craft killing Marine Griffin, He was attached to HMS Fearless in the crew of (LCU)F4. The crew of the LCU, four Royal Marines and two Royal Naval ratings were all killed The LCU was taken in tow, but sank before reaching the shore. All those killed on the LCU went down with her and are therefore buried at sea. [Information from the Palace Barracks Memorial website. Photo courtesy of John Robertson www.specialforcesroh.com ]
In Memory of Marine Robert Griffin
Royal Marines Task Force Landing Craft Squadron
who died on the 8th June 1982 Falkland Islands
Remembered with honour
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