Anniversaries   1st February 1961 Formation of the Battalion 1st February 1979 Unveiling of The Trooper memorial 28th February 1976, “The 28th” commemorates notable 1 Cdo contact 7th March 1969 Formation of the RLI Regimental Association 19th June 1965, Battalion Receives it’s Colours 15th July 1963, HRH Queen Elizabeth II approves RLI’s Colours 25th July 1975, Bn granted “Freedon of the City” of Salisbury 25th July 1980, the final parade of the Battalion 24th October 1975, 1 Commando Day officially adopted 28th July 1980, Removal of The Trooper memorial to safety 31st October 1980 Disbanding of the Battalion 11th November Triangular Night