Members
NSW Corps of Marines

The Marines use the “Brown Bess” Musket, as well as an 1820 9lb Muzzle loading Carronade on a field carriage, on which all members are trained to man and fire. The Unit meet and drill at various places of interest throughout Sydney, such as Lyndhurst House, on a regular basis.

The Unit has done displays for the Navy, Army, NSW Police, Councils, Schools, and various community groups -such as Family and Local History groups- as requested. The Garrison Church’s Australia Day activities and other special events have been a regular part of our calendar since 1996. The Unit has also been privileged to provide Guards of Honour for the current and previous Governors of New South Wales and Governor General

The Unit has also assisted the Reserve Forces Day Council in their celebrations of Australian Reserve Military History through their annual Reserve Forces day Parades.

The uniform of the Marines is the traditional red coat, white trousers, black gaiters and a bicorn hat. The facings were white, indicating a naval or marine unit. Marines also wear white cross belts with a “fouled anchor” on the cross-plate.