RMA City of London Branch
Former RM
Stephen Gilkes has a long association with the Royal Marines.
His grandfather and father served as Royals in both world wars. His grandfather William served with the 4th Battalion RMLI and saw action in the St George’s Day Raid on Zeebrugge in 1918. His father Bernard served with the Corps from 1938 to 1954 and saw action while serving on board HMS Warspite (Salerno) and HMS London (Yangtze) and also during his time in Malta. He was awarded his “green lid” in 1944.
Stephen took over the role of branch treasurer in 2013. Following a wholesale review and overhaul of the branch’s membership function he formally took over the role of membership secretary in 2016.
Stephen has spent his career in the financial services industry and is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers and a Freeman of the City of London.
In his spare time he also provides support and assistance to other military charities such as the Not Forgotten.