Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment explained

The Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment is the regimental band of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment of the British Army. The Band usually performs in ceremonial duties in and outside of Gibraltar.[1]

History

In 1958, the Gibraltar Defence Force became the Gibraltar Regiment under the British Army,[2] serving as the home defence unit of Gibraltar.[3] They became the Royal Gibraltar Regiment in 1999, on the 60th anniversary of their formation.[4] In 1972, the Band and Corps of Drums were established, starting off small.[5] The inspiration behind starting a Band and Corps of Drums came from Major Arthur Ferrary, who took over the regiment in August 1972.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Relentless year for Gibraltar personnel continues. www.royalnavy.mod.uk.
  2. Web site: Royal Gibraltar Regiment. www.army.mod.uk.
  3. Web site: About - Royal Bermuda Regiment. www.bermudaregiment.bm.
  4. Web site: The Royal Gibraltar Regiment. www.gibnet.com.
  5. Book: Strohn, Matthias. The Royal Gibraltar Regiment: Nulli expugnabilis hosti. October 20, 2016. Bloomsbury Publishing. 9781472817051. Google Books.
  6. Book: Strohn, Matthias. The Royal Gibraltar Regiment: Nulli expugnabilis hosti. October 20, 2016. Bloomsbury Publishing. 9781472817051. Google Books.

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