What is recorded here
This stone commemorates all the Royal Marines, Royal Marine Commandos, and All Arms Commandos who since 1940, have trained here at Woodbury Common and gone on to serve their Crown and Country around the Globe “Per Mare Per Terram”.
The Gibraltar Stone, located on Woodbury Common in Devon, commemorates Royal Marines and Commandos who trained there during and after World War II. It honours their service and the site's historical role as a key military training ground, reflecting the area's contribution to Britain's defence efforts.
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