Location
The statue is beside Eastney Esplanade at the entrance to the R.M.Museum before the entrance to the car park.
Memorial
Plaque
Yomper
This statue was unveiled by
Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven O.M.,P.C.,FRS.
On
8 July 1992
To commemorate all the Royal Marines and those who
Served with them in the South Atlantic during the
Falklands War of 1982.
This statue was unveiled by
Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven O.M.,P.C.,FRS.
On
8 July 1992
To commemorate all the Royal Marines and those who
Served with them in the South Atlantic during the
Falklands War of 1982.
Further Information
The statue of 'The Yomper' was made by sculptor Philip Jackson. It is modelled on a photograph of Corporal Peter Robinson yomping to 'Sapper Hill'.
