RootsChat.Com

General => Armed Forces => Armed Forces Resources => Topic started by: Phil Goater on Wednesday 03 September 08 13:16 BST (UK)

Title: Link; The Heritage of Military Bands.
Post by: Phil Goater on Wednesday 03 September 08 13:16 BST (UK)

I was intrigued to discover that a regimental bandmaster, Mr Edward Kauntze, accompanied the 11th Light Dragoons to India on board the 'Atlas' in 1819 and wondered about the nature/history of the band. I've found the following site particularly helpful:

http://www.worldmilitarybands.com/evolution.html 

(The Scutari incident 1854 must have at least provided entertainment for the troops!)

Phil