The Fusiliers
Association
Association
Regimental Association - Corps of Drums
History of the Royal Fusilier Association (London) Corps of Drums
In November 2006, the Secretary of the London Fusiliers Association contact
some Association Buglers serving with a different Regiment at the time - To
perform at the start of the Tri-Services Rugby Match, sometimes referred to
as the “Poppy Match”.
some Association Buglers serving with a different Regiment at the time -
Their excellent bugling skills were recognised, and they were asked to perform
for the BBC’s “Songs of Praise” programme. They were kited out with Fusilier
Blues dress loaned from C Company at Balham.
for the BBC’s “Songs of Praise” programme. They were kited out with Fusilier
Blues dress loaned from C Company at Balham.
Further minor performances strengthened the relationship with the Fusiliers
Association to the point where all the buglers transferred across.
Association to the point where all the buglers transferred across.
In September 2007 - The newly formed bugle corps performed at the
Association trip to Highwood on the Somme in France. All members were
dressed differently but still represented different parts of the London Regiment
in honour of the 47th London Division, and from that point it was decided that
all should be in the same uniform.
dressed differently but still represented different parts of the London Regiment
in honour of the 47th London Division, and from that point it was decided that
all should be in the same uniform.
The Poppy appeal dance in October 2007 cemented that Fusilier bond - playing
alongside C Company and 135 Cadet Company Corps of Drums.
Further performances included a 5 day tour in June 2008 to Ypres and the
Somme with some members of the 1st Battalion Association. This was the first
time the Corps wore reds with modified tunics from the Guards.
Somme with some members of the 1st Battalion Association. This was the first
time the Corps wore reds with modified tunics from the Guards.
Another notable performance included playing at the White Tower in the Tower
of London, and the Falklands Memorial Service in June 2009.
of London, and the Falklands Memorial Service in June 2009.
The Corps are now proud to wear their brand new “Blues” obtained from the
Regiment with their badges displaying that they are Association Corps of Drums.
Regiment with their badges displaying that they are Association Corps of Drums.