The buildings along the edge of the Parade Ground were Accommodation Blocks for JNCOs and Marines and the Barracks the former home of the Royal Marines Artillery which amalgamated with the Royal Marines Light Infantry on St Georges’ Day 1923 when the present style of Cap Badge was introduced.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Tue 22 Sep 2020 14:30:17 EDT
The right hand man in the photo wears his Police Long Service Medal for 22 years Police time, alongside his Wartime Medals.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 15:24:23 EDT
The Troopers are pictured stood in front of the iconic Falklands ‘Yomper’which stood outside the Royal Marines Museum. I believe the locals have requested it remain when the new Museum opens.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 15:21:14 EDT
The right hand man holds the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 15:16:54 EDT
The impressive building in rear was the RMB Eastney Officers’ Mess when the Barracks was Operational.It was a Classical old-style home to the Officers. It became the RM Corps Museum but it is relocating to a new home in the Royal Naval Dockyard where it will be in close proximity to HMS ‘Victory’ The Royal Navy Museum and others places of interest.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:13:05 EDT
This Ceremony took place on the former Parade Ground at the Royal Marines Barracks Eastney, now long closed and converted into luxury flats.The Tower visible away to the left was where the Union Flag was raised at 0600 hours whilst a Bugler sounded Revielle. At 2200 hours it was lowered to the sound of the Last Post. A Marine from the Guard Room would have the job of running up many stairs to carry out that duty, going back down to a welcome mug of hot chocolate always available being supplied under old RN rules, I believe we called it ‘Kai’. The Union Flag only becomes a Jack on board a RN Ship or Shore Establishment (known as Stone Frigates). 2200 hours also meant “Lights Out”
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sat 19 Sep 2020 14:06:34 EDT
The central man holds the Military Medal.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 17:37:13 EDT
Photo updated
Thanks for the info Stephane. It was in some boxed files uncredited so have credited you. Nice photo.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Wed 03 Dec 2014 16:51:54 EST
It was at the last Commando Association last reunion. In Porstmouth, 18 09 2005
I think, I took this photo. Because i've similar photo, or maybe it was someonelse near me.
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 03:28:55 EST
Back row : 1st Lef : Jim CLINTON 3 Cdo 4 Troop
Front row : the last one on right : D.DIGHTON 3 Cdo 1 Troop
Posted by stephane on Tue 02 Dec 2014 03:26:35 EST
Photo updated
General Walker's name added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sat 15 Jun 2013 05:40:44 EDT
Photo updated
names added
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Sun 31 Mar 2013 14:59:54 EDT
Pushing Ken, this is Roy MAXWELL 4 Cdo
Thanks Stephane. Photo updated. Pete R.
Posted by stephane on Thu 20 Sep 2012 09:39:24 EDT
jock FALCONER 4 cdo is on
Posted by stephane on Mon 13 Dec 2010 16:02:03 EST
