My Father R.A.Bailey signed on in Canterbury when he was16-an was made a drummer boy.He was in the Buffs .T.A.Regt and spent WW1 in India,Sgt.at 24 in Bareilly.I have his original drawn map and typed report of a skirminsh on the -guess where?Afghan Border: no sinecure.Born 20th Jan.1892..
Mentioned in historical novel “Flashman and the Dragon”, during the part about the capture of the Taku Forts seen on the regimental colours at the start of the video. Was it really written by Handel?
Hi there, unfortunately I can't give my permission as I don't own the copyright - I posted this for info purposes, & unfortunately I can't remember where I got the music from :(
Happy Albuhera Day 2016. Thinking of my dad & grandad today, both proud Buffs.
'To the Immortal Memory'.
ANOTHER quick march that would be perfect in a quadrille! Brisk and tuneful!
My dad was in the buffs.He is 93y and was pow and he is still going
Very good to hear it again. It takes me back to thr regimental reunion days in Howe Barracks, Canterbury.
Our regimental tune
Happy Albuhera Day 2020. Best wishes to all ex - Buffs at this strangest of times.
'To the immortal memory'.
Good to march with
Greetings on this Albuhera day, 2022, to all ex - Buffs & their families.
'To the immortal memory'.
My Father R.A.Bailey signed on in Canterbury when he was16-an was made a drummer boy.He was in the Buffs .T.A.Regt and spent WW1 in India,Sgt.at 24 in Bareilly.I have his original drawn map and typed report of a skirminsh on the -guess where?Afghan Border: no sinecure.Born 20th Jan.1892..
Bertie E Batchelor 1919 to 2014 died on 5/4/2014 was in The Buffs and a PoW
Sorry to hear about Bertie's passing. May he rest in peace.
My father was in the regiment
Happy Albuhera Day 2013.
Best wishes to all former Buffs, & respectful remembrance of those who gave their lives.
Thx for uploading this!
I live in East Kent!
Forward the Queens Own Rifles of Canada who use the exact same march!
You're welcome :-) I uploaded it to be available in time for Albuera Day on 16 May. Steady, The Buffs!
Mentioned in historical novel “Flashman and the Dragon”, during the part about the capture of the Taku Forts seen on the regimental colours at the start of the video.
Was it really written by Handel?
Is this the one supposedly composed by Handel?
Does anyone have any evidence, music or a recording for the slow march of the Buffs 'The Men of Kent'?
Hi Freddie, there's a playable link to 'The Men of Kent' here:
www.queensroyalsurreys.org.uk/new_music/05.shtml
Hi there, I was wondering if it's possible to get your permission to use a small portion of this music (0:17 to 0:26)?
Hi there, unfortunately I can't give my permission as I don't own the copyright - I posted this for info purposes, & unfortunately I can't remember where I got the music from :(
Ok no worries. Thank you!
3rd foot or buffs