Lieutenant Colonel Roger Tomlinson traces his life’s journey for us; going from the schoolboy fascinated by a Guards band on parade, through the musician learning all the instruments, to, as the Army’s principal Director of Music, being tasked with probably the most painful decision an army musician might have to take.
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Vikki Foley
Vikki Foley’s husband Christopher served with 3rd Battalion the Rifles. His Regiment were hit hard in Afghanistan and he lost a friend. His PTSD diagnosis led to his medical discharge, and ultim...
Dee Palmer
After her military career, Dee Palmer found fame with the band, Jethro Tull. But fame and fortune doesn’t necessarily bring you happiness as Dee reveals in this fascinating interview.
Maisie Lee
Maisie Lee was a trumpet player in the band of the Parachute Regiment. She had a stint in Iraq and was present for the official handover of power.
The Bugle Calls
Listen to a collection of 90 high-quality recordings of Field Calls for Mounted Corps and Infantry in camp and quarters.
Paul Wilman
Paul Wilman joined the military to become a musician. But in 1984, music played second fiddle to an emergency.
Tom Griffiths
Tom Griffiths started his military career as a boy bandsman in the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment and retired as Major, Director of Music, at the Grenadier Guards.
Stuart Marsh
Stuart Marsh was a WO1 in the Corp of Army Music. He played the drums for the Blues and Royals for many years and was often on the Drum Horse.
John Huggins
John Huggins is the current serving Corps secretary at CAMUS and was a great help in ensuring we had a successful project. An extremely accomplished musician, John shares frank detail about his dist...
Harry Hawkesworth
Harry is one of the Glosters that was captured at the Battle of the Imjin. Despite his charming demeanour, 65 years later, the memories still cause...
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