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19-12-08, 05:31 PM
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RMLI in the RND
I've seen Stadden postcard of RMLI wearing caps with red backing to the badge and it is said to be representative of RMLI/RND action in Belgium. Have also aquired an RMLI or RMA sweetheart badge belonging to a survivor of Gallipoli actions (bombarding forts). Can anyone answer the following questions: Were RMLI or RMA both involved in RND in any way? Were either/both in more than one of the RND battalions and, if only in one - which one? Was that soft cap peculiar to RMLI in RND or did all RMLI have it in WWI? Were RMLI or RMA involved at Gallipoli other than as a part of RND? Many Thanks in anticipation - Ray
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19-12-08, 08:01 PM
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Hello Ray, I'm far from being knowledgeable in the RND department but, your question got me going and I diid a little research of my own and this is what I found. The first link might give you some answers.
Jo http://www.greatwardifferent.com/Gre...venture_01.htm This link is in Danish (I think) and has some good illustrations. http://www.chakoten.dk/royal_naval_div.html This next one has photographs and names of officers of the RND. http://www.cwgc.co.uk/gallery.htm Another website. http://freespace.virgin.net/jack.clegg/RND.htm
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20-12-08, 12:25 AM
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Ray ,
I posted this in a previous thread here, with a similar question. Hope it is of help to you, also ? Royal Naval Division formed in 1914, from 'spare' Naval personal of the RNVR, RNR, RFR & RM reservists. It was comprised of 3 Brigades of 4 battalions each. The first 2 Brigades were named after famous Admirals...Hood, Drake, Nelson, etc, while the 4 Battalions of the third Brigade ,the RMLI Brigade, were named after RM Depots..... Plymouth, Chatham, Portsmouth & Deal. Cheers ! Steve
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20-12-08, 05:59 AM
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Cheers - Most Questions answered
Thanks gents - went to those sites and learnt a lot, probably the survival from Gallipoli and reference to bombarding forts may put the owner of that badge in RM Cyclist Company (which I was unaware of until now).
Am no wiser on the cap - have only seen RMLI depicted in helmets before this but it may be because that was front line and pictures in caps were in transit. --- Ray
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