Connor Clark was just weeks into his military career when his body was discovered on train tracks next to the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, on June 12, 2021.
For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visitA Royal Marine recruit who was found dead on a railway line received more 'thrashings' than anyone else and was shouted and sworn at by non-commissioned officers, an inquest has heard.
Connor Clark, 18, was just weeks into his military career when his body was discovered on train tracks next to the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, on June 12, 2021. Major Mark Thrift, who was in charge of new recruits, denied claims he said such things to Mr Clark, however he did admit he told the 18-year-old that he was failing the course.
Read More Royal Marine trainee who was found dead believed he was the 'worst recruit' inquest hears 'It can be a harsh, aggressive environment. But in my opinion, proportional.' Recruit Jack Bridges said: 'In training you get told you are the worst troop ever to come through here, you're useless and things like this.
Recruit Patrick Service said: 'They would get in your face and tell you that you wouldn't last and constantly swearing and using every name under the sun, such as f****** twat, p***k or punk,' he said.'The whole group got punished and we all got a bit fed up with having to all take the punishment because of his repeated errors. No one ever said anything nasty to Connor.'
Mr Clark's mother, Tracy, told the hearing she spoke with her son the night before he died and he mentioned the elbow injury but not that he had made it worse with a knife.
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