Robert Snee Lindow RM served 1945 - 1958

Known as: 'Geordie' or 'Bob'
Number: CH/X.4454.
Enlisted RM 1945. Qualified SC3 (Swimmer-Canoeist)1950. Qualified SC2 1951. Posted Rhine Squadron for 10 months. Released to Reserve 1958.
Service
12.11.1945 - Apprentice Blacksmith enlisted Royal Marines.
02.12.1946 - 3 Commando Brigade RM.
05.01.1947 - 45 Commando RM.
20.05.1949 - on passge to RMB Plymouth.
31.05.1949 - RMB Plymouth.
11.10.1949 - Depot RM.
01.02.1950 - RM Deal.
14.08.1950 - Amphibious School RM, Eastney.
11.12.1950 - Qualified Swimmer-Canoeist (SC3).
09.03.1951 - Passed Parachute Course.
29.06.1951 - Passed Shallow Water Diving.
24.10.1951 - Commando School RM.
05.11.1951 - Amphibious School RM, Eastney.
14.12.1951 - Qualified Swimmer-Canoeist (SC2).
11.10.1952 - Royal Prince (Rhine Squadron).
11.11.1954 - RMB Plymouth.
24.11.1954 - Lance Corporal
18.03.1955 - Amphibious School RM.
21.01.1955 - Corporal (Part 1) Pass.
11.03.1956 - RMB Eastney.
15.04.1956 - HQ 3 Commando Brigade RM.
26.04.1957 - Relinquished SC2.
05.03.1958 - RMB Eastney.
45.05.1958 - Released to Reserve List.

Robert Snee Lindow
b. 26.05.1928 Wallsend, Northumberland.
d. 09.12.1987 Ashford, Kent.

[Photo courtesy of his granddaughter Vikki Browning].