Looking for the OoB for the above stated brigades. The 1st Brigade was tasked to occupy the Azores if directed. The Brigade had within its OoB the 8th Btn A+SH with attached services. Looking for the 2 RM Bn's The 2nd Brigade was tasked to occupy the Cape Verde Is if directed. The Brigade had 2 RM Bn's plus attached services. The ships and stores were already assigned come July 18th 1940, and awaiting in Liverpool. However the Brigades had concentrated around Plymouth, on 48hrs notice come July 18th. Regards Andy H
See last paragraph third page. The Rm Brigade later 101 RM Bde http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/museumresearch/PDFs/RM%20Unit%20Histories%201919-1997.pdf
