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159 Years of Loyal Service

Writer's picture: David SippittDavid Sippitt

Updated: Nov 7, 2023



1664 THE BIRTH OF THE ROYAL MARINES

At the outbreak of the Second Dutch War, a special regiment of 1,200 infantrymen recruited from the Trained Bands of London was raised for service. Known for being famously loyal soldiers they were the Royal Navy's earliest form of raiding force and soon became known as the Admiral's Regiment.


Happy Birthday Royal




159



"PM PT"



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