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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==
*[http://www.britishmedals.us/kevin/profiles/kerr.html John Kerr - Unattached List- Sergeant in the Viceroy’s Band] The Asplin Military History Resources
*[http://www.britishmedals.us/kevin/profiles/kerr.html John Kerr - Unattached List- Sergeant in the Viceroy’s Band] The Asplin Military History Resources
*[http://www.worldmilitarybands.com/tag/16th-lancers/ The Band of the 16th Lancers] worldmilitarybands.com
*[http://www.worldmilitarybands.com/category/world-bands/military-band-photographs/ Photographs of Bands]. Scroll down for [[37th Regiment of Foot|Hampshire Regiment]] Band 1909,  [[80th Regiment of Foot|80th Staffordshire]] Band  and a  [[Royal Artillery]] (unit unknown) Brass band in WWI. worldmilitarybands.com
*This link contains [http://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/new_music/01.shtml Photographs of the Band 1/6th Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment TF, Agra,  April 7th 1918 and also 1916] queensroyalsurreys.org.uk
*This link contains [http://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/new_music/01.shtml Photographs of the Band 1/6th Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment TF, Agra,  April 7th 1918 and also 1916] queensroyalsurreys.org.uk
*This link contains a [http://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/new_music/07.shtml Photograph of the Band 1st Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment, Lahore 1932]. queensroyalsurreys.org.uk
*This link contains a [http://www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/new_music/07.shtml Photograph of the Band 1st Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment, Lahore 1932]. queensroyalsurreys.org.uk

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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.

External Links

Historical books online

Drummer and Buglers

References

  1. Edwardian Bands Of The British Army 20 August 2007 Gentleman's Military Interest Club
  2. Bands of the British Army soldierssoldiers.com