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The Marines, which only became “Royal Marines” in 1802, were the Royal Navy’s private army, administered by the Admiralty and controlled by senior naval officers. The rank and file were volunteers and wore army style uniforms and equipment. However they were trained to serve on warships and undertake amphibious operations. The 50 companies, shared between Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth, were not regimented, and detachments, or in some cases individual replacements were assigned on an ad hoc basis. The first Marines sent to Boston were to form a battalion of 600 men under Major Pitcairn, but by March only 336 were present, as they soon became an object of inter service rivalry over pay, food and conditions. Although initially physically inferior to their army comrades, and short of essential equipment for service on land, incessant drilling and regular marches into the countryside soon created a fine unit.
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MAJOR ROBERT ROSS
Major Robert Ross was born in 1740, and was commissioned on the 17th June 1756 as a Lieutenant of 86 Company in Chatham. He was to serve at the Siege of Louisbourg in 1758, and the capture of Quebec in 1759. In 1773 was dispatched to America and appointed commander of 5 Company 1st Battalion. At the Battle of Bunker Hill Captain Ross was singled out for commendation in leading 5 Company during the assault on Breeds Hill.
In August 1779 he was taken prisoner by the French in the English Channel, and was later released. After two years serving in the Mediterranean and the West Indies he was promoted to brevet major. On the 12th October 1786 was appointed commandant of the NSW Marine Corps detachment, and later on the 24th October 1786 became Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales.
He was to return to England in 1792 where he became a recruiting officer. His death is recorded st Brampton on the 9th June 1794.
Scale: 1/30
Material: Pewter alloy and synthetic fibers
Released Date: January 2026
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| Gender | Men |
| Role | Dead & Wounded |
| Year | Late 18th Century |
| Availabilities | Coming Soon |
