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by Bob Bell
Fri 12 Dec, 2003 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: TA Mobilisation Rumours
Replies: 22
Views: 4637

This is for "Mercury" fom Hull. You had better grow up real fast and act as a soldier even if you can't be one. It's wont be a holiday and you wont need sun tan oil.
by Bob Bell
Fri 12 Dec, 2003 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: TA Mobilisation Rumours
Replies: 22
Views: 3726

This is for "Mercury" fom Hull. You had better grow up real fast and act as a soldier even if you can't be one. It's wont be a holiday and you wont need sun tan oil.
by Bob Bell
Sat 29 Nov, 2003 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Where is you from?
Replies: 32
Views: 7108

Born in Greenwich, broughtup in Lewisham. When I go married lived in Bromley. Joined London Rifle Brigade(TA) in 1958 then Joined RMFVR in 1961 to 1974. Met Police after that. Moved State side in 1980, lived in Las Vegas since 1989.
by Bob Bell
Sat 29 Nov, 2003 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Where is you from?
Replies: 32
Views: 6200

Born in Greenwich, broughtup in Lewisham. When I go married lived in Bromley. Joined London Rifle Brigade(TA) in 1958 then Joined RMFVR in 1961 to 1974. Met Police after that. Moved State side in 1980, lived in Las Vegas since 1989.
by Bob Bell
Wed 30 Jul, 2003 5:24 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Joke
Replies: 1541
Views: 233585

Paddy and sean fancied a pint or two but didn't have much money, between then thae had 50p. Paddy said, "Hang on, I have an idea" He went next door to the butchers shop and came back with a very large sausage. Sean said, "Are you crazy? now we don't have any money at all" Paddy replies, "Don't worry ...
by Bob Bell
Mon 28 Jul, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: A walter heading for Malta!
Replies: 17
Views: 4534

Hi Harry, The true answer to your question is "somewhat". I have only seen him about 3 times in the last year. When I did bring it up he said "they", meaning Americans don't know. I said but I do. Funny thing is that many of the USMC club members have asked me if he is a "Sir" and a "RSM"and I tell ...
by Bob Bell
Mon 28 Jul, 2003 10:01 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: A walter heading for Malta!
Replies: 17
Views: 3817

Hi Harry, The true answer to your question is "somewhat". I have only seen him about 3 times in the last year. When I did bring it up he said "they", meaning Americans don't know. I said but I do. Funny thing is that many of the USMC club members have asked me if he is a "Sir" and a "RSM"and I tell ...
by Bob Bell
Mon 28 Jul, 2003 4:09 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: A walter heading for Malta!
Replies: 17
Views: 4534

Just like the Walter I have here in Las Vegas, Sir Charles Mather KCSJ, GC, according to him the only RSM to be knighted by the queen, I checked him out and he's a lot of bo**ocks. When he left the Corps in 1956 he was a Sgt. PTI. I contacted the RMPTI website who also confirmed not true. Lets keep ...
by Bob Bell
Mon 28 Jul, 2003 4:09 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: A walter heading for Malta!
Replies: 17
Views: 3817

Just like the Walter I have here in Las Vegas, Sir Charles Mather KCSJ, GC, according to him the only RSM to be knighted by the queen, I checked him out and he's a lot of bo**ocks. When he left the Corps in 1956 he was a Sgt. PTI. I contacted the RMPTI website who also confirmed not true. Lets keep ...
by Bob Bell
Fri 18 Jul, 2003 5:21 am
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 3886

Hi Guy's, The badge arrived today and I have to say it is not an original, the metal ie very thin. I paid to f**k**g much for it so I'll put it down to experience. I'll be more careful next time. Thanks for your wisdom on this. Regards Bob
by Bob Bell
Fri 18 Jul, 2003 5:21 am
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Hi Guy's, The badge arrived today and I have to say it is not an original, the metal ie very thin. I paid to f**k**g much for it so I'll put it down to experience. I'll be more careful next time. Thanks for your wisdom on this. Regards Bob
by Bob Bell
Sun 13 Jul, 2003 4:24 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 3886

Hi JR, Thanks for the info. Would I be right thinking that this badge is somewhat rare?
by Bob Bell
Sun 13 Jul, 2003 4:24 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Hi JR, Thanks for the info. Would I be right thinking that this badge is somewhat rare?
by Bob Bell
Sun 13 Jul, 2003 3:51 pm
Forum: RM General Discussion
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 3886

Royal Marines Labour Corps

I have acquired a cap badge " Royal Marines Labour Corps". I have email the RM Museum for info. on this unit. Do any of you history buffs know anything of this unit? Bob Bell
by Bob Bell
Sun 13 Jul, 2003 3:51 pm
Forum: RM Joining & Training
Topic: Royal Marines Labour Corps
Replies: 9
Views: 2291

Royal Marines Labour Corps

I have acquired a cap badge " Royal Marines Labour Corps". I have email the RM Museum for info. on this unit. Do any of you history buffs know anything of this unit? Bob Bell