The Royal Marines Memorial is a public monument in London, United Kingdom, that commemorates the service of the Royal Marines. The memorial consists of a bronze figure of a Royal Marine standing with a rifle, mounted on a stone pedestal. It was unveiled in 1903 and is situated on the south side of the Ministry of Defence building (formerly the Admiralty) near Whitehall.
The monument was commissioned by the Royal Marines and funded through public subscriptions. Its design was created by the sculptor Sir William Goscombe John, a noted British artist of the early 20th century. The pedestal bears the regiment’s motto, “Per Mare, Per Terram” (By Sea, By Land), and lists several major engagements in which the Royal Marines fought, spanning from the 18th century through the early 20th century.
The Royal Marines Memorial serves as a focal point for commemorative ceremonies, particularly on the regiment’s anniversary and on Remembrance Day, when officials and veterans gather to lay wreaths and observe a minute of silence. It is one of several military memorials within the Whitehall area that collectively honor British armed forces.
