Embankment & Cenotaph Parades

Embankment

Cenotaph Parades

Embankment & Cenotaph Parades

National Submarine Memorial

The National Submarine War Memorial is a memorial to Royal Navy submariners who died in the first and second world wars. It is set against the wall on the Victoria Embankment, London, and is a Grade II listed building.

Unveiled on 15 December 1922

"Erected to the memory of the officers and men of the British Navy who lost their lives serving in submarines 1914-1918 and 1939-1945"

International Memorial

Dundee International Submarine Memorial was dedicated on 17 September 2009. It commemorates the crews who are "Still on Patrol" and honours the gallantry of all the submariners who went on patrol from the River Tay during the Second World War.

Thetis Memorial - Liverpool

HMS Thetis set sail from Wirral on 1 June 1939 for sea trials but sank due to a torpedo problem in the Irish Sea, 40 miles north of Llandudno, 99 people died.

K13 - Faslane Cemetry

In memory of those officers and men of the Commonwealth who gave their lives in submarines while serving the cause of freedom. The K-13 memorial "In memory of the 25 naval personnel and 7 civilians who died on the K13 in the Gareloch on January 29th 1917.

Untamed & Vandal

The Scottish Branch discovered that two submarines, 'VANDAL' and 'UNTAMED' had been lost in the Clyde with all hands in 1943. 'VANDAL' was lost in February and never recovered. 'UNTAMED' at the end of May, the crew is buried at Dunoon Cemetery

Blyth Memorial

Every year whilst the Annual Submarine Remembrance Parade takes place at the National Submarine Memorial, a smaller but no less poignant service takes place in Blyth, Northumberland.

Embankment Parade - 5th November 2017

Middle Temple Halls

The annual Service of Remembrance - The Embankment Parade - will take place on Sunday 5th November 2017 in Middle Temple Gardens. In the event of extremely wet weather, the Main Hall of Middle Temple will be available for our service.

Those attending should muster in the Gardens at 1000 where the Association Parade Marshal Iain Mackenzie will ensure everything is as it should be prior to the arrival of Rear Admiral John Weale OBE FOSNI, RASM, ACNS(SM) who will take the salute.

The Service will start at 1030.

The service will be conducted by the Submariners Association Honorary Chaplain Rev. Paul Jupp who will be assisted by Rev. Ralph Barber RN Chaplain to HMS Raleigh. Music will be supplied by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines.

This is the most important date on our calendar and it is hope that there will be the usual excellent turn-out from members, families and friends. Branch Standards to be paraded.

If you require further information or clarification please contact the Parade Marshal Iain Mackenzie on: or 07403433178

Contact for:
Cenotaph Parade

CPO (Coxswain)(SM) Iain Mackenzie Esq
46 Almora Drive
Dumbarton
G82 1AE
Parade Marshall
Submariners Association

Iain Mackenzie Esq

SUBMARINERS

CENOTAPH PARADE 12 NOVEMBER 2017

All submariners wishing to attend the Cenotaph parade this year must complete the form below and return to Mr Iain Mackenzie by post: 46 Almora Drive, Dumbarton, G82 1AE

Email:

I must have your completed forms and a SAE by Friday 8 September 2017 to enable me to submit for ticket allocation.

I cannot request tickets for wives or family members unless they are attending as your ‘Carer’

If you are taking a carer their details must be submitted also (One veteran one carer).

Mr Andrew Morgan will be your contact and Parade Marshal on the day phone number 07817 831 345

PLEASE NOTE: I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION AFTER FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2017

DON’T FORGET TO SEND A SAE TO ME WITH THE APPLICATION FORM

Please click here to download the application form