During the Second World War the Infantry Battalions of the Royal Marine Division were re-organised as Commandos, joining the British Army Commandos. The Division command structure became a Special Service Brigade command. The support troops became landing craft crew and saw extensive action on D-Day in June 1944.
Signees
Stuart H. Sinden
Royal Marine veteran Mr. Stuart Henry Sinden was a gunner among a crew of 6 on a LCM (Landing Craft Mechanised) landing the Suffolk Regiment on Juno Beach on D-Day. The vessel would be his [Read more]