Like everyone else who has an affection for 40 I think it would be good to get at the truth of this one. I heard the rumours that someone (believed to be JJ) wanted a unit he could trust back at the beach-head because of the threat from an Argentina-based para brigade. Further rumour abounded that t...

Like everyone else who has an affection for 40 I think it would be good to get at the truth of this one. I heard the rumours that someone (believed to be JJ) wanted a unit he could trust back at the beach-head because of the threat from an Argentina-based para brigade. Further rumour abounded that t...

If it is the same Steve Harrison, when did he die, was any date given?

Murphy, no, mate, no dates were given, just the guys name, which I guess will make it difficult to pin down. But I reckon your oppo Steve could be the man.

If it is the same Steve Harrison, when did he die, was any date given?

Murphy, no, mate, no dates were given, just the guys name, which I guess will make it difficult to pin down. But I reckon your oppo Steve could be the man.

Working in Southport last week and stopped at the war memorial to read the names, reflect and show some respect for those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is an interesting memorial and covered conflicts from the Boer War, through WW1, WW2, Korea, Cyprus and Aden. The only name under Aden wa...

Working in Southport last week and stopped at the war memorial to read the names, reflect and show some respect for those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is an interesting memorial and covered conflicts from the Boer War, through WW1, WW2, Korea, Cyprus and Aden. The only name under Aden wa...

Many thanks El Prez, Tab, et al. It's good to know, especially in view of the MoS article that has had such air time in this forum. This topic is far more reflective of the corps we know. Not least when you consider the high degree of professionalism shown by our guys (40, 42, 539, 29, 148, 59, etc)...

Many thanks El Prez, Tab, et al. It's good to know, especially in view of the MoS article that has had such air time in this forum. This topic is far more reflective of the corps we know. Not least when you consider the high degree of professionalism shown by our guys (40, 42, 539, 29, 148, 59, etc)...

I was reading an article in The Times recently that mentioned the award by President Bush of the CMH to a Royal Marine for an action in Afganistan last year. It actually said it was much publicised and yet it was the first I have heard of it. Can anyone cast any light on this? And further, does anyo...

I was reading an article in The Times recently that mentioned the award by President Bush of the CMH to a Royal Marine for an action in Afganistan last year. It actually said it was much publicised and yet it was the first I have heard of it. Can anyone cast any light on this? And further, does anyo...

I trapped her (or her mum) in Union Strasa, or was it Commercial Road? No, must have been the Crown in Poole

I trapped her (or her mum) in Union Strasa, or was it Commercial Road? No, must have been the Crown in Poole

Rest in peace, Shipmate. We'll splice the mainbrace again when I get up there. The photo of us all in mess kit on the Intrepid remains on my mantle piece. I'll raise a glass tonight.

My deepest sympathy to your lovely family.

Chris

He had more time off than Rip Van Winkle's bed side lamp.

This lot could bring a tear to a glass eye

He had more time off than Rip Van Winkle's bed side lamp.

This lot could bring a tear to a glass eye