our armoured vehicles can ‘swim’, land ashore and cross obstacles like rivers and lakes. Rifles, machine guns, mortars and anti-tank weapons. Royal Marines have the specialised weapons and skills ...

Mr Broadhurst was born in Wolverhampton and was called up to join the Army after joining the Home Guard. His interest in ...

One of the UK's oldest war veterans, who spent part of his life working in Wiltshire, has celebrated his 102nd birthday.

A facial hair ban is set to be scrapped by senior officials but new rules will dictate ‘length and shape’ The Royal Marines are to become the last unit in the Armed Forces to be allowed to ...

The second swim is planned at Exmouth off the RNLI slipway on Thursday. Money raised from the challenge will go to the Royal Marines Charity, Lymphoma Action and Rock 2 Recovery. Mr Crossin raised ...

Jeffrey Broadhurst served with the Army and the Royal Marines (LPhot Alika Mundy/PA) His interest in sport, including swimming, water polo and cricket, led to him transferring to the Royal Marines ...

His interest in sport, including swimming, water polo and cricket, led to him transferring to the Royal Marines as a sergeant with 40 Commando. He enjoyed 72 years with his now late-wife Dorothy ...

The Royal Marines Band has helped a veteran celebrate his 102nd birthday by performing for him at his celebrations. Jeffrey Broadhurst was also joined by friends, family, members of the Royal ...

Whether it’s moving equipment and personnel covertly from the world’s oceans and seas on to hostile shores, or patrolling the waters tackling pirates and drug traffickers, the Royal Marines use a ...