Sgt Lyon wins the shooting competition
Photo from the collection of QMS(T) Norman Frederick 'Ben' Lyon RM who served in the Royal Marines from 1943-1966. Commando service with 40 Commando in the Fifties, and later as Acting RSM(T) 41 Commando, courtesy of his son Martin Lyon.
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This is not Bisley and is probably a similar Competition being held on Malta judging by the burnt appearance of the general terrain, There are British personnel present wearing uniform shorts and US Naval Members in ‘whites’. The Shottist next to QMS...
This is not Bisley and is probably a similar Competition being held on Malta judging by the burnt appearance of the general terrain, There are British personnel present wearing uniform shorts and US Naval Members in ‘whites’. The Shottist next to QMS Lyon is using the issue US military Rifle, the .30-06 M1 Garand used by them up to, and including Vietnam.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Wed 16 Sep 2020 09:10:00 EDT
The ‘split’ Cap Badge can be seen in this picture, he is shooting using a 303” Lee Enfield No 4 Rifle, standard issue Corps Personal Weapon.
Posted by David Prichard on Tue 18 Aug 2020 06:52:59 EDT