WO1 (SCC) Bill McCarthy RNR - Executive Warrant Officer for London Area SCC - my views are my own and do not reflect those of my parent organisation.
Joined July 2020
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
100 cadets. 1 historic goal.
Training complete at Woolwich Barracks ahead of the Tower of London Ceremony of the Dues.
Next stop, Tower of London!
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
#OnThisDay 1902 King Edward VII laid the foundation stone of Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.
@DartmouthBRNC had been training young Officers in wooden hulks since 1863 but the new building designed by Sir Aston Webb began training in 1905.
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Bravo Zulu to all the Cadets and CFAV who took part in the 2026 London Area Drill and Piping competition.
Even though the weather was appalling the cadets showed great dedication and determination to show their ceremonial prowess.
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Jumped on the AI cartoon bandwagon today
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Had a fantastic evening at the dining out of Commander Michael Chittock and Area Chaplain Luke Miller in the magnificent setting of the Army Navy Club
A good opportunity to say farewell to some, welcome others to their new roles and catch up with good friends
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The end to another busy year.
The annual London Area SCC carol service, hosted in the magnificent Chapel of St Peter & St Paul in the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, is the perfect way to wrap up 2025
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
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Bravo Zulu to all the potential officer candidates who successfully completed their ODP1 at 1 RSME Brompton Barracks.
Your hard work, preparation and determination have definitely paid off
Onwards and upwards to ODP 2&3 and receiving your commission
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
22 Nov 2025
Raising awareness for our cadets and adults about signs and causes of violence and abuse towards women and girls. CFAVs come and join us on Tuesday evening and hear about the Campaign Against Gender-based Violence. Have the resources available explained and help inform everyone.
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
23 Nov 2025
BZ to all who took part in the SA Petty Officer Cadet promotion board yesterday at Farnham SCC. Fantastic to see so many achieve the highest possible Cadet Rank in the Sea Cadets.
Proud SSO.
@rncadetforces
@SouthEastRFCA
@SeaCadetsUK
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Great to catch up with my fellow Warrant Officers from across the SCC at this years Trafalgar Day Parade
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On Sunday 19th October over 500 Royal Navy Cadet Forces Volunteers and Cadets paraded on Trafalgar Square to commemorate the 220th Anniversary of Lord Nelson’s victory over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Despite the terrible weather conditions the Cadets and volunteers displayed great discipline and teamwork to deliver the excellent PT displays, musical performances and remarkable parade ground drill and ceremonial precision
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I had a fantastic few days attending the annual London Area SCC Summer Camp hosted at Pirbright Army Camp.
Over 200 cadets and 60 adult volunteers.
A fantastic example of excellent planning and training delivery on the part of the Area Training Team. 🧵 🪡
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Training included:
Drill & Ceremonial
Powerboating
Sailing
Rowing
Standup Paddle Boarding
Full & Small Bore Shooting
First Aid at Work
Catering
Hill walking
Camping
Rock climbing
Peer Educator
Mountain Biking
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
15 Aug 2025
On this 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember all who served in the Far East and Burma during WW2.
Today we commemorate the courage, endurance, and sacrifice of all who saw active service and remember those who never returned home. #VJDay80
@Nat_Mem_Arb @PoppyLegion
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
15 Aug 2025
Kranji War Cemetery and Singapore Memorial lit up for #VJDay80
We commemorate over 4,400 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War here. More than 850 of the burials are unidentified. Within the grounds stands the Singapore Memorial, commemorating 24,000 Commonwealth servicemen and women who died across Southeast Asia who have no known grave.
We will remember them.
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
15 Aug 2025
'The war is over' declared King George VI eighty years ago.
Today we honour anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of liberty prevail.
#VJDay80
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Had a fantastic VIP day seeing the Staff & Cadets of LIMA Company Royal Marines Cadets in action at their annual Summer Deployment. A magnificent effort from all those involved in the delivery of the deployment. An excellent cadet experience
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London Area SCC Executive Warrant Officer retweeted
21 Jul 2025
"The total weight of firepower Victory unleashed at Trafalgar exceeded the entire artillery strength available to Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815."
-O. Goossens, The Birth of a Legend: The Construction of HMS Victory
heart-of-oak.org/2025/04/20/…
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