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I did a search and found nothing specific about this archaic (and often reviled) occupation, but since it is a subject near and dear to me, I thought I'd take a chance and start a thread on it. Given the proximity of November 11th, hopefully this is the right time for it.
I have a few objectives here:
a) How many buglers and/or trumpeters do we have here ?
(for the uninitiated, "trumpeters" refers to the cavalry/horse artillery version of buglers)
I know there are a few - names like "Lone Bugler" are a dead giveaway.
b) Any anecdotes from the above-mentioned group. We do funerals, parades, memorial services, tattoos and, of course, Remembrance Day ceremonies. There are bound to be stories -both amusing and sad- worth hearing.
c) Any references to information on bugle calls. I've personally found this to be a tough subject to research. This would be useful both to those interested in military history and to up-and-coming buglers.
d) Being a long-time US Cavalry buff, I'm equally interested in hearing from our friends south of the border.
I have a few objectives here:
a) How many buglers and/or trumpeters do we have here ?
(for the uninitiated, "trumpeters" refers to the cavalry/horse artillery version of buglers)
I know there are a few - names like "Lone Bugler" are a dead giveaway.
b) Any anecdotes from the above-mentioned group. We do funerals, parades, memorial services, tattoos and, of course, Remembrance Day ceremonies. There are bound to be stories -both amusing and sad- worth hearing.
c) Any references to information on bugle calls. I've personally found this to be a tough subject to research. This would be useful both to those interested in military history and to up-and-coming buglers.
d) Being a long-time US Cavalry buff, I'm equally interested in hearing from our friends south of the border.