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==Members of the Viceroy's Band==
==Members of the Viceroy's Band==
These were generally seconded from [[British Army]] Units. If an ancestor is shown on a record as being in the Viceroy's Band then one should look for him on the [[Unattached List]] for that year.  Here, besides his name and former regiment , will be found his enlistment details, physical description and other personal information.
These were generally seconded from [[British Army]] Units. If an ancestor is shown on a record as being in the Viceroy's Band then one should look for him on the [[Unattached List]] for that year.  Here, besides his name and former regiment , will be found his enlistment details, physical description and other personal information.
Two photographs of band members  are available <ref> Great War Forum thread [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=183105&hl= Viceroy's Band?]</ref>


==External Links==
==External Links==

Revision as of 01:39, 24 January 2014

Military Band of the Hampshire Regt

A Military Band is conducted by a Bandmaster and attached to an army unit.

Members of the Viceroy's Band

These were generally seconded from British Army Units. If an ancestor is shown on a record as being in the Viceroy's Band then one should look for him on the Unattached List for that year. Here, besides his name and former regiment , will be found his enlistment details, physical description and other personal information.

Two photographs of band members are available [1]

External Links

Drummer and Buglers

References

  1. Great War Forum thread Viceroy's Band?
  2. Edwardian Bands Of The British Army 20 August 2007 Gentleman's Military Interest Club
  3. Bands of the British Army soldierssoldiers.com