Memorial

Herrick 12 Royal Marines (1)

Source: Copyright Amy Savage by kind permission of the Commanding Officer HMS Excellent

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Current Location

Warrant Officers, Senior Rates & SNCO's Mess, Edgar Evans Building, Whaley Road, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

OS Grid Reference

SU 63710 02473

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Trophy / Relic
WMR Reference Number: 94296
Description: Khaki combat boot, left only. Boot displayed on a wooden shelf with metal inscription plaque. Inscription in black lettering. Note: this memorial relates to WMR 94297. The location of the third boot is currently unknown.
Inscription: One of three boots purchased/ by the Officers and SNCO's/ of the Portsmouth area in memory of the/ 14 Royal Marines who did not return from HERRICK 12/ Presented to the/ WO's, SR's and SNCO's Mess/ HMS Excellent 14 Dec 2010

Commemoration

War: Afghanistan (2001-2014)
Number Commemorated: 14
Died: 14
Information shown: service, operation
Order of names: service, operation

History

Sponsor Type: private
Sponsored By: Purchased by the Officers and SNCO's of the Portsmouth area

Conservation

Components

Trophy / Relic

Condition: Good

Plaque

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Shelf

Made from: Wood