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The notable Alumni of the Royal Military College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst are very numerous. In particular, there are so many generals and Victoria Cross holders from the former Royal Military College, Sandhurst, that a full list would be immense. This list contains a number of students who did not complete the course.
Comprising of the iconic buildings of Old College (Designed by John Sanders and built c. 1808) New College (Designed by Harry Bell Measures c. 1908) and Victory College (Designed by Gollins, Melvin, Ward & Partners c. 1970) The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is set in a 600-acre estate that straddles the Surrey/Berkshire border.
Jan 14, 2024 · The Royal Military College (RMC), founded in 1801 and established in 1802 at Great Marlow and High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, England, but moved in October 1812 to Sandhurst, Berkshire, was a British Army military academy for training infantry and cavalry officers of the British and Indian Armies.
Address. Sandhurst. Surrey. GU15 4PQ. View map. Toward the end of the 19th century, it became apparent that the first chapel was inadequate in many respects and, as there was no way of enlarging it, a new site and building had to be found. It was decided that the ground behind Old College was to be the site of the new chapel.
Although the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst is a closed establishment, hundreds of visitors are welcomed each year on historical tours organised by the Sandhurst Trust. Tours cover the main prestige rooms of Old College, including the Indian Army Memorial Room, Wellington Room, History Room and the Old College Grand Entrance.
Other articles where Sandhurst is discussed: Sandhurst: …at the academy, commonly called Sandhurst. This academy is heir to the functions performed up to 1939 by both the Royal Military Academy (founded 1741) at Woolwich, London, and the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. The latter was established by royal warrant in 1802 at Great Marlow, largely as a…
As the official charity of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, we provide benevolence support, promote leadership and preserve the heritage of this unique establishment. For RMAS alumni, please consider becoming a Sandhurst Trust member. Our member community is a great place for alumni to reconnect and stay in touch with each other and us.
