13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 K&C WW1 This skill would have been

This skill would have been learned from years of stalking game

and turned back the German counter-offensive at the Battle of the Bulge

These troop’s courageous stand surely staved off Union defeat at Gettysburg

Their study construction and height of anywhere from from 4 to 6 feet dissuaded all but the most determined freeloader

Together they would form the ‘American Volunteer Group’ and Claire Chennault was to be its leader

13091 - British Royal Marine Drummer, 1805-16 K&C WW1 This skill would have beenBritish Royal Marine Drummer, 1805 16 The drum was the preferred method of delivering signals of movement on the battlefield as it was loud enough to be heard over the din of combat. On board ship, a drummers rhythm would direct the changing of the watches or beat the men to quarters. Royal Marine Drummers were first mentioned in the 1664 Convening Order, at the formation of Corps and so pride themselves as being the oldest branch in the Corps.