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Marine matthew harrison killed in afghanistan fatality notice gov. Commando training centre seeing double after top recruit award is given to twins 21 december 2015. Royal marine kings squad photos royal marines historical. Dec 30, 2008 the royal marines commando game update v. The kings badge for 177 troop was awarded to marine thomas clement by the commando training centre commandant colonel dave kassapian.
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