Proud to have been a green jacket (4TH v) 1979-1985 part of the best regiment in the british army, much love to all who have served and who are still serving.
Spiffing video! I love seeing old videos like this! For those interested the marches played were, 1) 0:14-The Lines of Torres Vedras 2) 2:08-Silver Bugles 3) 3:48-By the Left 4) 5:46-Mechanized Infantry 6) 11:17-Les Clarion Anglais 7) 16:50-Keel Row 8) 17:12-Road to the Isles 9) 17:36-The Red Poppy 10) 20:45-The Lines of Torres Vedras 11) 33:26-Light Infantry 12) 34:14-The Royal Green Jackets (Feel free to correct me if I've gotten anything wrong!)
The Royal Green Jackets were the first to land in Brunei in 1962 to liberate it from the rebels, wonder if ex-rfn George Morley was one of them.... well greetings from Sarawak Malaysia... I'm 70 and love the British forces bands playing during the retreats.. gave me goosebumps hearing the music during my teens.Thanks for the postings,I love them.
Do you come from Rickmansworth? I was at school with a girl who's last name was Buchanan. Her brother was in the Green Jackets. When I decided to join the army, the recruiting sergeant asked me if I have a preferential regiment. I blurted out "The Royal Green Jackets". It's the only regiment I knew the name of.
Ex Rfn George Morley: Takes me back to 1958 when I first arrived at Higher Barracks as a callow youth of 19 and 3 months I passed out as a Man. Now 60 odd years later I recall my experiences with fond memories.
Hi I'm an ex 1st Royal Anglian Regt Drummer & sorry to say like most cuts in our forces ,my battalian lost its Drummers , & there are only Two Battalion left mine the Vikings & our 2nd Battalian the Poachers , they to lost their Drummers , l understand how all ex Light Infantry me & women fell ,the pride of Marching behind their Buglers & Bands men ,its hard to explain as with my lot , the Drummers are the pride of the Battalions as with the Buglers of the Light Div , l agree no one ever played Bugle marches better them are now than the light Infantry & Royal Green Jackets , bless the all ,yes Really so good on the Rifles ,they giving live for us all & they stiil have the best Buglers , & as a ex Bass Drummer. & Bugler l mean every word
My great grandfather, Arthur Williams, was quarter master from 1858 to 1865 of HM 43rd Monmouthshire light infantry. The original Lt inf regt. I believe thru various mergers it was 1st bn , RGJ.
No, they turned into a militia, then became the royal monmouthshire royal engineers. Regimental museum is up at the castle. They do however wear a rifle green shoulder tab edged in gold on black that are traditional light div colours I believe. Oh and they've got a brilliant cap badge for you to dig into. 👍
Agree My error you are correct sash was a carry over from The SLI and the Inkerman Chain from DLI. Although with the merger of The LI into The Rifles the sash has gone but the sergeants (serjeants in Rifles speak) wear a form of cross belt that acknowledges the SLI & DLI heritage.
We was the last to march through Winchester (2RGJ) as Green Jackets before amalgamation, can't remember the year, about two companies of us would have been 2005 ish.
Why no Lutzow's Wild Hunt? With a grandfather and two brothers in the 60th, I wore the badge in the school cadets in the 1950s. Great days with a great regiment.
2 Band and Bugles on parade Light Infantry and RGJ both as,we all know now sadly gone and merged into The Rifles ... sadly not a patch on these two Regiments
Do you happen to know the name of the arranger for this version of the jazz piece "Birdland" about thirteen minutes in. Loved it played at this speed? Am interested to know if there is any music used for the 5 paced run 5 paced walk used by the RGJ's. Thinking of writing one. (Am ex RGJ territorial).
Not a bad effort, I wouldn't fancy being a member of their bands--too much like hard work! Can anyone explain why the Drum Majors sword is upside down in the scabbard? Also are there many regiments whose SNCO's wear their red sash over their left shoulder? Thanks for any answers.
Bugle Majors sword is carried cavalry style - red sash over left is a tradition carried over from The Durham Light Infantry. The band is that of The Light Division - pre The Rifles
@@johnsabini3351 Thought the tradition came from the Somerset LI when they lost a large number of officers in battle and the Sjt's took their place ? Inkerman chain on the sash comes from the DLI
The Tin Whistler I agree, he's no Colin Green that's for sure. Completely lacking in panache and swagger and it clearly affects the whole performance, it looks like they're going through the motions frankly. Even though the music is good the parade is pretty soul-less IMHO.
He is doing it by the book. Each Bugle/Drum Major adds their own "panache" to the state walk. He may not have the flair of BM Green, but he is doing it correctly.
Band and Bugles in their spiritual home brings tears to the eyes whenever seen its the only place to see them and appreciate them and their forebears. Likewise LI and Shrewsbury - yet another Great Depot and square to become housing.
Proud to have been a green jacket (4TH v) 1979-1985 part of the best regiment in the british army, much love to all who have served and who are still serving.
I wa a National service man , trained at the upper barracks in Winchester. served in Malaya 1st battalion RBs in the 50s.great regiment.
Spiffing video! I love seeing old videos like this!
For those interested the marches played were,
1) 0:14-The Lines of Torres Vedras
2) 2:08-Silver Bugles
3) 3:48-By the Left
4) 5:46-Mechanized Infantry
6) 11:17-Les Clarion Anglais
7) 16:50-Keel Row
8) 17:12-Road to the Isles
9) 17:36-The Red Poppy
10) 20:45-The Lines of Torres Vedras
11) 33:26-Light Infantry
12) 34:14-The Royal Green Jackets
(Feel free to correct me if I've gotten anything wrong!)
The Royal Green Jackets were the first to land in Brunei in 1962 to liberate it from the rebels, wonder if ex-rfn George Morley was one of them.... well greetings from Sarawak Malaysia... I'm 70 and love the British forces bands playing during the retreats.. gave me goosebumps hearing the music during my teens.Thanks for the postings,I love them.
As the years roll by how I miss my brothers.
A proud unit of a proud nation with a proud history 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧🏴
Great stuff. Served in Gibraltar with these guys in 1975-76 whilst in the RAF. Great memories.
Makes me so proud, served with these Band of brothers..Chogdog, bluey and Jack love you as brothers.
Do you come from Rickmansworth? I was at school with a girl who's last name was Buchanan. Her brother was in the Green Jackets. When I decided to join the army, the recruiting sergeant asked me if I have a preferential regiment. I blurted out "The Royal Green Jackets". It's the only regiment I knew the name of.
The ending is magnificent where they quite literally match off into the sunset.
Proud ex Rifleman with the 5th Battalion. Proud to of served and proud of all those who continue to serve.
Was based in Winchester..left the Army that year....love hearing them play again.
One of the best regiments in the British Army
One of.....
Not one the best regiment in the British army
The best
The Durham Light Infantry was the best infantry regiment in the British Army, they are all part of The Rifles.
How I miss my comrades as I get old.
I hear ya…
Iam 74 I still get a shiver up my spine when I hear the bugles, ex RB/ RGJ
Me too 82 now. A Great Regiment Still in contact with some brothers! Ex KRRC.
Me to Bill, ex 2 & 3 RGJ. Swift & Bold.
Me to bro ex rgj 1st and 3rd battalion
@@swifty8538 when did you serve, I was whacked on the 84-85 tour.
@@williamclements3266 respect Bill..a great Btn.
Brilliant video and full of memories of Winchester ...and my son was a member of the Band that day !! Thanks for uploading
I was marching miles behind, i loved winny, as a northern lad in the day, i was trying my best for a pint xxx
brings back memories when did my basic training at rifle depot 1981
The best Marching Band in the World!
my brother was in RGJ band between 1979 and 1982, imagine having to play a side drum doing that march, RIP MATE xxxxx
fair play brother
My beautiful sgtm jhon quinn xxxx
Proud to have served with this fine Regiment. Cyprus Northern Ireland and Hong Kong..
Once a rifleman always a rifleman swift and bold ex 1 RGJ fond memories
Ex I rgj myself proud to have served always will be a rifleman
respect from an ex 2nd Bt RGJ grunt.....
Ex Rfn George Morley: Takes me back to 1958 when I first arrived at Higher Barracks as a callow youth of 19 and 3 months I passed out as a Man. Now 60 odd years later I recall my experiences with fond memories.
There is no such thing as an ex rifleman your a rifleman for life
Hi I'm an ex 1st Royal Anglian Regt Drummer & sorry to say like most cuts in our forces ,my battalian lost its Drummers , & there are only Two Battalion left mine the Vikings & our 2nd Battalian the Poachers , they to lost their Drummers , l understand how all ex Light Infantry me & women fell ,the pride of Marching behind their Buglers & Bands men ,its hard to explain as with my lot , the Drummers are the pride of the Battalions as with the Buglers of the Light Div , l agree no one ever played Bugle marches better them are now than the light Infantry & Royal Green Jackets , bless the all ,yes Really so good on the Rifles ,they giving live for us all & they stiil have the best Buglers , & as a ex Bass Drummer. & Bugler l mean every word
At 18:00 when they started that new song that increases in speed and tempo and along with it their marching, was pretty incredible.
That should be at 19:10
I was in the RGJs for a while. Very proud of the cap badge and berret.
Superb - wonderful memories
bring back what i liked about rgj did my training there 75/76
My great grandfather, Arthur Williams, was quarter master from 1858 to 1865 of HM 43rd Monmouthshire light infantry. The original Lt inf regt. I believe thru various mergers it was 1st bn , RGJ.
No, they turned into a militia, then became the royal monmouthshire royal engineers. Regimental museum is up at the castle. They do however wear a rifle green shoulder tab edged in gold on black that are traditional light div colours I believe. Oh and they've got a brilliant cap badge for you to dig into. 👍
love this
Anymore of this mate I was on this parade
Agree My error you are correct sash was a carry over from The SLI and the Inkerman Chain from DLI. Although with the merger of The LI into The Rifles the sash has gone but the sergeants (serjeants in Rifles speak) wear a form of cross belt that acknowledges the SLI & DLI heritage.
" Lovely Stuff" . Not my words ,but the words of Shakin Stevens
Bugle Major Green in his day
What a BM.
We was the last to march through Winchester (2RGJ) as Green Jackets before amalgamation, can't remember the year, about two companies of us would have been 2005 ish.
Swift & Bold
Memories
Why no Lutzow's Wild Hunt? With a grandfather and two brothers in the 60th, I wore the badge in the school cadets in the 1950s. Great days with a great regiment.
the best of the best RGJ
Green jackets 94 , merged into the riifles, swift and bold x
2 Band and Bugles on parade Light Infantry and RGJ both as,we all know now sadly gone and merged into The Rifles ... sadly not a patch on these two Regiments
Bugler 66 to 71 good times RGJ winchester
Think the present Rifles Band Bugles should use this as a training video 🤔
Brilliant
THE best, the only regiment a young guy should consider jointing
"Suvla Bay" at 5.30? The Aussie connection?
When we had an Army that could march ...
Nombre de las marchas ???
The Lines of Torres Vedra
Do you happen to know the name of the arranger for this version of the jazz piece "Birdland" about thirteen minutes in. Loved it played at this speed? Am interested to know if there is any music used for the 5 paced run 5 paced walk used by the RGJ's. Thinking of writing one. (Am ex RGJ territorial).
Montaaaaggggg
Not a bad effort, I wouldn't fancy being a member of their bands--too much like hard work! Can anyone explain why the Drum Majors sword is upside down in the scabbard? Also are there many regiments whose SNCO's wear their red sash over their left shoulder? Thanks for any answers.
Bugle Majors sword is carried cavalry style - red sash over left is a tradition carried over from The Durham Light Infantry. The band is that of The Light Division - pre The Rifles
@@johnsabini3351 Thought the tradition came from the Somerset LI when they lost a large number of officers in battle and the Sjt's took their place ? Inkerman chain on the sash comes from the DLI
List of Marches?!
Fantastic! What is the song that starts at 8:30?
nessun dorma...
proud to have served with such a fine regiment and such a great place the depot marching to the band and bugles
louislungbubble Thank you very much! I somehow missed your comment two months ago, but I do appreciate it. Have a Happy New Year!
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They never gave up a pull. Cored heros each and every one of theme?
20:33, 170 bpm...
Its a shame the bugle major couldn't state walk properly, other than that, it was an amazing performance!
The Tin Whistler I agree, he's no Colin Green that's for sure. Completely lacking in panache and swagger and it clearly affects the whole performance, it looks like they're going through the motions frankly. Even though the music is good the parade is pretty soul-less IMHO.
He is doing it by the book. Each Bugle/Drum Major adds their own "panache" to the state walk. He may not have the flair of BM Green, but he is doing it correctly.
He needs more Swagger
I always thought BM’s put their own mark on the state walk, which is how you distinguish them. BM Joe Forte 1RGJ and BM John Jackson 1RGJ RIP.
this isnt 1966
My uncle was the best green jacket ask andy mc nabe who he show him the ropes
Vedras
Sorry worked with them a couple of times, not good dwell on the past to much.
Fantastic regiment..
But why would you film the back of them as the march past in the street!! 🙄 Jesus!!
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I will wear those uniforms wait!!!! Im a girl.
Girls can join The Rifles
You can join the rifles now if you rkn your tough enough ??
Was that speeded up by the ministry of funny walks ?... Weard...
Murderers
border lord IDIOT
ignoramus
+border lord I never murdered anyone, but I can hit a knob jockey in the face at 1200 metres
+David Newman fair comment
border lord now let me guess what border you have crawled from over ....hmm!!! f#@kpig
Band and Bugles in their spiritual home brings tears to the eyes whenever seen its the only place to see them and appreciate them and their forebears.
Likewise LI and Shrewsbury - yet another Great Depot and square to become housing.
Most overpowered unit in Napoleon Total War XD