A former Royal Marine from Midlothian has spoken of his terrifying ordeal after he was shot by a pirate during a charity expedition in South America.

Source: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/ex-royal-marine-from-midlothian-shot-while-fighting-off-gun-wielding-pirates-during-3186-mile-amazon-trek-4259219

British commandos march toward Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, with Royal Marine Peter Robinson carrying the Union Jack flag, bringing up the rear in 1982.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/26/the-united-states-has-never-recovered-from-the-falklands-war/

Former Royal Marine Ben McBean said he understood both sides of the 'rift' between the brothers but added that they should have put their differences aside.

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The Royal Marine Commandos were used extensively to keep the peace in Ireland during the 1970s and 80s.

Source: http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htamph/articles/20230225.aspx

The television presenter was badly injured in a bomb blast in in 2011 while serving as a Royal Marine.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1750301/Prince-Harry-Invictus-Games-JJ-Chalmers

They described how Tom's dream had been to become a Royal Marine and were convinced he would have thrived in the armed forces.

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“Yes, I accept that,” said Mr Rees, a former Royal Marine and armed response officer.

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