159 Years of Loyal Service
- David Sippitt
- Oct 28, 2023
- 1 min read
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
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